Focus on the Family Australia

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.

Our guest today will be a familiar voice to many of you ? especially if you’re a regular listener of Focus. He’s a husband, father of 6, author, speaker, and is heard in thousands of radio stations to millions of people all over the world. We hear little stories from time to time, but who is the man behind the microphone? Our guest is none other than John Fuller, co-host of the daily F...

Deb Hopper has been an Occupational Therapist for 20 years and is the founder of Life Skills 4 Kids based on the Mid North Coast of NSW. She helps children overcome sensory and emotional issues, and empowers their families to deal with the stresses of their day-to-day lives. Join us today we explore the different kinds of anxiety and some practical skills we can learn to manage each of them. See o...

Deb Hopper has been an Occupational Therapist for 20 years and is the founder of Life Skills 4 Kids based on the Mid North Coast of NSW. She helps children overcome sensory and emotional issues, and empowers their families to deal with the stresses of their day-to-day lives. Join us today we explore the different kinds of anxiety and some practical skills we can learn to manage each of them. See o...

It is indeed a painful experience for a parent to see their child who was brought up in the things of faith only to see them walk away from God. We discuss with our guest, Pastor Keith Glasgow, author of the book 'Exit' some of the reasons young people want to leave their faith, the importance of maintaining a relationship with your prodigal and the need to hand this over to God. See omnystudio.co...

Christian parents have shared their experience of their children who have been brought up to follow the Lord and unfortunately seen them walk away from their faith in their teens or 20’s. This is a serious issue facing both parents and the church. We discuss with our guest, Pastor Keith Glasgow, author of the book 'Exit' some of the main reasons for leaving or 'exiting' and provide some advi...

How and why do we respond differently when things don’t go to plan, or when things are uncertain? When under stress we express our thoughts, feelings and emotions differently. We discuss with retired psychiatrist, Dr Kuruvilla George, some different coping styles and strategies that would help us when life becomes overwhelming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental Illness is unfortunately rising throughout the nation. Retired psychiatrist, Dr Kuruvilla George, discusses some of the causes of mental illness, how the church has traditional dealt with those suffering and how we and the church should change our approach with those who are experiencing a mental illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

One of the most effective fathering strategies is to simply take advantage of everyday opportunities to love our children and instill the right values. The key is to be consistent. Whether you are having fun with them, helping them with their homework or teaching them something new, being consistent in a relationship with our children with help foster a meaningful connection. Our guest, Lee Wee Mi...

Some of the important roles of being a father is to provide, to correct and to love. Not every dad will agree on what belongs in the number one spot, but I believe that one role that should be near the top is to model God’s character. But how to fathers achieve this? Our guest, Lee Wee Min, is the asian regional director of Focus on the Family and the author of the book 'Intentional Fatherin...

Australian relationships have faced an unfamiliar foe over the past year and a half of living with COVID restrictions and uncertainty. Today’s guest is Joanne Wilson, relationship expert and neuropsychotherapist from the Sunshine Coast, who has a passion for teaching couples how to transform their lives and reclaim happiness. We will be discussing how to survive the pandemic and come out str...

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.

We at Focus firmly believe that parents are the primary disciplers of their children. For fathers of faith with young children, reading bible stories making them fun and come alive is part of the journey. We also know it takes a village to raise a child and we need others and resources to help us in this vital role of bringing up our children in the things of God. Our guest, Akram Zaki, is the aut...

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...