Focus on the Family Africa

As a single parent, you’re doing the job of two people and giving your all for your children! We explore some of the best decisions you can make as the solo leader of your family—things like choosing to thrive, creating a nurturing home, introducing your child to Jesus, and learning to respond to situations in healthy ways. It’s an encouraging conversation for the single parent.

Connecting with your spouse is so more important to the health of your marriage. And solid communication is the key! Dr. Heather Holleman and her husband Ashley give you some of the tools you need to communicate warmly and pursue Christ together. It’s an encouraging conversation that will strengthen your marriage.

Communication with tweens and teens can be challenging...especially when a screen is in the way! Social researcher Jonathan McKee highlights some of the issues screens and tech can present and gives you some ideas to pry your child’s eyes away from their smartphone to connect in their real-life relationships.

Jesus is still relevant after two thousand years, but are His promises and teachings still as fresh today as when He first spoke to them? You may think the world has changed since Jesus walked the earth, but has it? Learn why Jesus is still THE answer.

From Genesis to Revelation there's not a lot of isolated text that teaches much about the family.... so is the family not important to God? Join Graeme Schnell and author Randy Frazee as they discuss his book called "Believe" as well as the most important story ever told.

Two pastors describe the challenges they’ve experienced with prodigals — who grew up in loving, Christian families, yet were far from God. But through unconditional love and godly hope, their prodigals were restored and now serve in ministry today.

It’s easy to categorize those who leave their faith as prodigals. But how many prodigals are still active in church? Two pastors share their experience with prodigals and the valuable spiritual lessons God taught them about unconditional love and accountability.

As a twenty-something, with sweat dripping from his face, Rico Tice tried to share his faith with a friend. Pastor Tice will help you to boldly, yet naturally share your Christian faith with others. He’ll help you to overcome your fear of rejection and tell others about the Gospel, with honesty and humility.

#ThePout-PoutFish follows the underwater adventures of an unlikely aquatic duo as they seek out a legendary fish that will grant wishes.

God created you to enjoy your spouse, physically! Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner join us to share how couples can increase their enjoyment of physical intimacy, and the importance of connecting every day as a couple, emotionally and spiritually.

God created you to enjoy your spouse, physically! Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner join us to share how couples can increase their enjoyment of physical intimacy, and the importance of connecting every day as a couple, emotionally and spiritually.

Our words have POWER. Family coaches Dave and Ashley Willis share an upbeat message on how we can improve our relationships by using our words wisely, with hilarious examples of poor communication from their own family.

They were both convinced they had married the wrong person. Amber and Guy Lia faced so many tensions and personality clashes that they were tempted to give up on their relationship. Lias share what caused rifts in their marriage, how they began to address the issues and how they found true peace.

They were both convinced they had married the wrong person. Amber and Guy Lia faced so many tensions and personality clashes that they were tempted to give up on their relationship. Lias share what caused rifts in their marriage, how they began to address the issues and how they found true peace.

In the movie #ProjectHailMary, a science teacher wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or where he’s going.

Today’s world is filled with “worldviews,” or different philosophies of life. But where is truth? We’ll examine how you can measure any idea, worldview or belief against the reality of God’s Word, and discover God’s truth once and for all.

A loving relationship with your spouse is great, but you also need to avoid bad habits if you want your marriage to survive! Dave and Ashley Willis warn about living separate lives, keeping score, and not dealing with conflict.

The Bible tells us to be careful how we speak, but often, it’s too easy to drop a hasty or even harsh comment on social media. Pastor Ted Cunningham will encourage you to weigh your words carefully, so what you DO say has more power and influence.

You may wonder if your teen will ever grow up! Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer explore the idea of “planned emancipation” to launch your teen into adulthood. You’ll learn some ways to navigate common issues like school, screens, and friendships so the teenage years don’t have to be stressful and chaotic.

You may wonder if your teen will ever grow up! Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer explore the idea of “planned emancipation” to launch your teen into adulthood. You’ll learn some ways to navigate common issues like school, screens, and friendships so the teenage years don’t have to be stressful and chaotic.

In #RemindersofHim a former prisoner returns to her hometown, hoping to rebuild her life and earn the chance to reunite with her young daughter.

If you want a better marriage, pay attention to your spouse! On the next “Focus on the Family,” Gary Thomas encourages you to communicate more, learn how to forgive, and avoid contempt in your relationship. It’s a great formula for taking your marriage to the next level!

Are you willing to play “second violin” in your marriage? Gary Thomas describes how serving, affirming, and committing to your spouse above all others will give you a greater marriage than you could ever imagine! Learn what it means to really cherish your spouse.

Motherhood can be a crazy time of life — especially when you have young children! Nicole Johnson reminds moms to lean into your struggles, learn to ask for help, and find a quiet place to connect with God!

Trauma affects so many people, but even through the heavy things we deal with, God is with us. On the next “Focus on the Family,” Dr. Gregory Jantz describes trauma, its aftermath and ripple effects, and ways to overcome it! You’ll learn how to work through and triumph over the traumatic events in your life so you can pursue healthy relationships.