Focus on the Family Australia

  When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, National Director of NAYBA Australia, which helps churches across the country to serve those in need and transform their neighbourhoods. We will be discussing the mental health crisis in Australia and what can be done about it. See omnystudio...

Description When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, National Director of NAYBA Australia, which helps churches across the country to serve those in need and transform their neighbourhoods. We will be discussing the mental health crisis in Australia and what can be done about it. See omnyst...

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...

Toxic Masculinity - Part 1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian's Against Poverty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urban Revs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When two parties find themselves in dispute, they are very often unable to move 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...

We can all do with a little help on our parenting journey. How can we be more successful in nurturing our children? Our guest is the Vice President of the Parenting and Youth Dept at Focus on the Family USA and he has written 7 Traits of Effective Parenting. We discuss this book as well as some of the issues kids are facing, how to build resilience and how to help form their foundation of faith. S...

We can all do with a little help on our parenting journey. How can we be more successful in nurturing our children? Our guest is the Vice President of the Parenting and Youth Dept at Focus on the Family USA and he has written 7 Traits of Effective Parenting. We discuss this book as well as some of the issues kids are facing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our listeners in how to address this issue in a way that shows empathy for the mother and all those involved. With our guest, Vice president of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family in the US, we discuss the value of life and how we can show love...

When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our listeners in how to address this that shows empathy for the mother and all those involved. With our guest, Vice president of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family in the US, we discuss the value of life and how we can show love and support. Se...

When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our listeners in how to address this that shows empathy for the mother and all those involved. With our guest, Vice president of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family in the US, we discuss the value of life and how we can show love and support. Se...

The church used to be recognised as a force for good, but this is changing rapidly. Christians are now often seen as the 'bad guys', losing both respect and influence. Our guest is a pastor and authored the book 'Being the Bad Guys: How to Live for Jesus in a World that says You Shouldn’t.' We discuss how our culture ended up this way and some of the key points of tension between biblical Ch...

Mark Bateman is a motorsports Chaplain with Sports Chaplaincy Australia. Also, he specialises in responding to critical incidents and disasters in his role with Rapid Response Ministries. We’ve asked him ? based on his many years of responding to tragedies ? 'What is the best way to help a loved one through a traumatic experience? And is there anything we can do or say to best comfort someon...

Do you see your marriage as a legacy for future generation? Joanne Wilson, the Relationship Rejuvenator and author of Renovate Your Relationship, is a neuro-psychotherapist, inspiring the community for thriving and dynamic relationships that impact generations for mental well-being. We discuss how you can create positive change to recreate and reform the legacy you leave your children and future g...

When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, National Director of NAYBA Australia, which helps churches across the country to serve those in need and transform their neighbourhoods. We will be discussing the mental health crisis in Australia and what can be done about it. See omnystudio.com/lis...

When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, National Director of NAYBA Australia, which helps churches across the country to serve those in need and transform their neighbourhoods. We will be discussing the mental health crisis in Australia and what can be done about it. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Focus on the Family has a core value of being Pro Life ? from conception to death. One of the challenges that value brings is the support needed to support mothers choosing not to abort their baby. Corinne is the founder and director of Yahweh House on the Gold Coast, a Christian based ministry that provides a safe and caring environment where pregnant mothers are supported and helped through thei...

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs? Or a friend of someone who is and would like to know how to better support them? Leisa Williams, author of Hope Wins, has written from her own experience of raising a child with special needs and finding hope for a purposeful and meaningful life amid the challenges. Book by guest: Hope Wins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Description: All people have the potential to be mastered by a life-controlling problem. Unexpectedly, a person can be pulled into the downward spiral of an addiction. What are the warning signs that someone you love may be struggling with an addiction and what can be done about it? These issues are discussed with the founder and executive director of Teen Challenge ? Western Australia, Malcolm Sm...

Focus on the Family Australia CEO, Brett Ryan and his wife Kate, share some strategic keys to overcoming conflicts. Many of the conflict resolution lessons they have learned are based on experiences in their own lives. It is their desire that others will avoid some of the same traps and will be able to settle conflicts in a peaceful, loving way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s confusing society it’s getting harder to know what makes a 'good husband and father'. We discuss this topic with the founders of 'Bunch O’ Blokes' ? Warren Mills and David Wraight. Together they have created resources that help men develop and grow into healthy husbands and fathers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As men, we would all like to be thought of as a good bloke and universally admired by others. But more and more these days, there is confusion over just what it means to be a good bloke. And how does one go about becoming one? Warren Mills and David Wraight are the founders of Bunch O Blokes ministry and together they have developed resources that help men build each other up and become Good Bloke...

WARNING ? Not suitable for children.**** We live in a highly sexualised world and it’s more important than ever to talk to our kids about sexuality and guide them in healthy relationship formation. Brett presented this talk at Northreach Community Church to give an overview and some easy-to-understand principles surrounding sexuality and relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...