Focus on the Family Australia

Are you a parent, grandparent or carer and in need of support and encouragement? Today’s guest is visionary and CEO of Mainly Music. They provide a time and place where young children and their carers find delight and shared experiences through music and play, accepted for who they are and grow educationally. We discuss the value of Mainly Music and how this program supports families in Aust...

If your child were in trouble, they’d come to you and ask for help, wouldn’t they? But what if they just couldn’t talk about it. Our guest today, Pastor Joel Chelliah, he’s the senior pastor of Citypoint church in Perth. He’s written a book called 'The Chat' that helps Christian parents to be more confident to have those conversations about sex, puberty, pornography a...

Across cultures, both men and women commonly view child birth experiences as spiritually transforming and very meaningful. Today’s guest is Jodie McIver, a midwife, pastoral minister and author of Bringing Forth Life: God’s Purposes in Pregnancy and Birth. We will be discussing the privilege of pregnancy and birth and how it parallels God’s work to conform us to the image of Chri...

When two parties find themselves in dispute, they are very often unable to more forward. Today’s guest is Craig Anderson, a nationally accredited mediator. He has a wealth of experience as a senior pastor, leadership coach, and as a mediator. He’s helped many couples; churches and businesses resolve conflict. We’ll be discussing some of the keys of mediation, how we can further u...

Unfortunately, as our children get older, they will increasingly hear negative information about the Christian faith. Things like religion is the root of all evil or that, overall, it has had a negative impact on society. Dr. Jim Rawson helps us counteract some of this misinformation with historical truth ? to set the record straight. He’ll share some of the wonderful contributions that peop...

There are many stereotypes about what a man is. There are a lot of negative messages our boys are receiving. They’re meant to be tough, highly competitive and obsessed with sex and sports. But is this really true? The bible, however, does say 'Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purit...

There’s a lot of confusion about what it means to be a man today. Unfortunately, young men are bombarded with false messages from popular culture of what it means to be masculine. So, what can parents do to help our young men navigate today’s culture? Well, we do know that parents are a vital part of the process. If a child receives approval from a loving adult, of both sexes, they wil...

Part of being a parent is answering your children’s questions. And as your kids grow older those questions can grow deeper and deeper. Pastor Dale Stephenson will provide some help in dealing with 'the big questions of life', and we’ll look at the questions: Who is Jesus and Is He relevant to my life? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part of being a parent is answering your children’s questions. And as your kids grow older those questions can grow deeper and deeper. Pastor Dale Stephenson will provide some help in dealing with 'the big questions of life', and we’ll look at the question: If God is loving, why is there evil? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bible tells us that for someone to believe in Jesus they must first hear about Him. How do we do that in our workplace or in our community? How do we live out our faith every day? Well, our guest today has some answers. Cam Butler is the founding director of Urban Revs and former CEO of Sports Chaplaincy Australia. He’s also served as a local church pastor and as chaplain to the Melbourn...

Australians are fortunate to live in a country with policies designed to support the vulnerable, particularly at times of crisis. Despite this, we still have many in our communities living below the poverty line. Today’s guests are Sally Evans and Rosie Kendall, from Christians Against Poverty in Newcastle, to discuss the poverty that is still present in Australia today and what we can do to...

A recent study by George Barnard noted that only 40 % of millennials and Gen Z’s feel hopeful about the future and only 33 % feel deeply cared for by those around them. Quality conversations with our kids is not just prevention, it’s a deep need in our society. Today’s guest is Susy Lee, award winning author who wrote Raising Kids Who Care. We discuss how families can deepen thei...

As parents we want our kids to have happy, loving lives. As a society we need kids who are capable of thinking and acting beyond themselves to help others also. Today’s guest is Susy Lee, award winning author who wrote Raising Kids Who Care. Its aim is to change the world through families deepening their connections through great conversations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Do you feel like you have been left on the shelf? We discuss with Letitia, founder of City Women in Toowoomba, some of the amazing work she and her team are involved with in their community but also explore how as a single you don’t have to wait for your life partner before you can serve God with all your heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Not Suitable for Children** --- Research shows that a large percentage of young Australians learn about sex from pornography and unfortunately many are exposed to it from as young as 8 to 11 years of age. It’s statistics like these that drive Letitia in her work as founder of City Women in Toowoomba. She believes that like smoking society can quit another harmful addiction. We discuss the...

There are no perfect marriages but what would it take to bring you and your spouse closer together? Brett and Kate Ryan spoke to an online group on the topic of ’Keeping the Spark Alive’ using biblical truths and a reminder of timeless marriage interaction tips. Today is Part 2 of this presentation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are no perfect marriages but what would it take to bring you and your spouse closer together? Brett and Kate Ryan spoke to an online group on the topic of ’Keeping the Spark Alive’ using biblical truths and a reminder of timeless marriage interaction tips. Today is Part 1 of this presentation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fredrick Douglass said ’It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. We would all agree, but how do we do that? Our guest today was a troubled teen and gang member, to now running a ministry called The Royal Hood. Along with his wife, they partner with parents to help teens develop a stronger sense of belonging and identity which produces Godly confidence about thems...

From being bullied, part of a gang, and suffering from mental health issues, to now a youth speaker and mentor. Our guest today, along with his wife, runs a ministry called The Royal Hood. We’ll hear more of how he is using his story to help teens to discover a stronger sense of Godly identity and confidence about themselves and their future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

We are raising children today in a very different world to what it was when we were raised and now, more than ever, we need to learn from others how to do it well. Brett and Kate spoke to North Reach community church on the topic of raising younger children, to give an overview and some easy-to-understand principles including managing different temperaments, parenting on the same team and being in...

We are raising children today in a very different world to what it was when we were raised and now, more than ever, we need to learn from others how to do it well. Brett and Kate spoke to North Reach community church on the topic of raising younger children, to give an overview and some easy-to-understand principles including managing different temperaments, parenting on the same team and being in...

If you were experiencing emotional distress or needing additional support during an unexpected or challenging pregnancy, where would you seek help? Lara Malin Wynyard, president of Pregnancy Help Australia, discusses the services they provide, the goals they have and how you may be able to get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you were experiencing emotional distress or needing additional support during an unexpected or challenging pregnancy, where would you seek help? Lara Malin Wynyard, president of Pregnancy Help Australia, discusses the services they provide, the goals they have and how you may be able to get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find it difficult to find suitable entertainment for your family? With our guests today from the Focus on the Family US Plugged In team, we discuss how they shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving family’s the essential tools they need to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find it difficult to find suitable entertainment for your family? With our guests today from the Focus US Plugged In team, we discuss how they shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving family’s the essential tools they need to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.