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Focus on the Family is a half-hour daily dose of encouragement and advice for the family with keys to stronger marriages, effective parenting, deeper relationships and a more satisfying lifestyle. Focus on the Family has become one of today's most recognized Christian radio programmes.
Daily English South Africa Society & Culture · Religion & Spirituality
2,008 Episodes
1300 – 1320

PRAYING WITH HONEST ABANDON

Prayer – it’s an intimate conversation with our Heavenly Father…and no one modeled it better than Jesus on the night before His crucifixion. Elisa [eh-LEE-sah] Morgan will explain the elements of that prayer and how we can incorporate them into our own prayer life.
31 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

CONNECTING WITH YOUR BUSY SPOUSE

When you lead a busy life, your marriage can pay the price. Mark and Susan Merrill share how they worked through high expectations and learned to love each other unconditionally. They offer fun and creative ways to connect with your spouse, including flirting with your husband, handling loneliness, and developing…
30 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

HEALTHY LIVING FOR AGE 50 AND BEYOND – II

Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean your health is ready to fail! Dr. Walt Larimore describes the important balance of your physical, mental, relational and spiritual health—and how a few simple habits can provide well-being for a lifetime!
29 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

HEALTHY LIVING FOR AGE 50 AND BEYOND – I

Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean your health is ready to fail! Dr. Walt Larimore describes the important balance of your physical, mental, relational and spiritual health—and how a few simple habits can provide well-being for a lifetime!
28 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

LEARNING TO RELISH LIFE WITH YOUR SPOUSE

Finding joy and contentment every day is as simple as cherishing the moments you’ve been given. Alexandra Kuykendall [KIR-kin-dahl] shares her results of her nine-month experiment to rekindle her love of ordinary life. From making time to date her husband to supporting each other’s dreams, you’ll learn how you can…
27 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

SHOEMAKER MARTIN

Do you find yourself so distracted by the busyness of Christmas that you overlook the people right in front of you? We'll hear about one man who nearly missed the spirit of the season — until some unique visitors arrived one winter's night. It's a special treat from our Radio…
24 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

OVERCOMING ENVY

She dreamed of becoming a famous singer but couldn’t catch a break. So, when her sisters became successful musicians, she was extremely envious. Tilly Dillehay [DILL-u-hay] unpacks her 20-year-long struggle with envy and jealousy and gives practical tips for being thankful for the life God’s given you!
23 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

CREATIVE DATE IDEAS FOR YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE

With everything that’s going on in the world, a date night with your spouse might be the last thing on your mind. But it could also be just what you need! Kathi Lipp offers date night ideas for when money is tight, and life is stressful.
22 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

FINDING FREEDOM AS A GRACE-BASED MOM – II

After her first marriage ended, she felt like she would never stop feeling guilt and shame about the divorce. Hear how Jeannie Cunnion went from operating out of a “shame-based” mindset to being secure in her identity in Christ, as a wife and a mom.
21 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

FINDING FREEDOM AS A GRACE-BASED MOM – I

As a mother, you may feel tremendous pressure to “get it all right.” But, because of Jesus, you can live in freedom, instead of shame! Jeannie Cunnion talks about her struggles with perfectionism as a mom and shares how admitting her mistakes has changed everything about her parenting.
20 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

A FRESH LOOK AT DATING – II

How do you know if you’ve found “the one”? And what do you do, if you’ve never even been asked out on a date? Dr. Gary Thomas provides singles with meaningful advice on how you can find a good, godly spouse. Encouraging, practical advice for singles
17 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

A FRESH LOOK AT DATING – I

How do you know if you’ve found “the one”? And what do you do, if you’ve never even been asked out on a date? Dr. Gary Thomas provides singles with meaningful advice on how you can find a good, godly spouse. Encouraging, practical advice for singles
16 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

TRUSTING GOD WITH YOUR ADULT CHILD

When your children are little, you can wrap them in your arms. But when they grow up, sometimes all you can do is wrap them in your prayers. We'll hear how one woman learned to trust God with her adult children’s complicated lives. Hear the seemingly simple prayers she prayed…
15 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

RECONNECTING WITH YOUR SPOUSE – II

You have good seasons with your spouse…and not-so-good seasons. And sometimes, you just feel like married roommates. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley shares ideas to communicate daily, to be intentional, and to create safety within your marriage so you can rekindle the love and spark you had at the beginning…
14 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

RECONNECTING WITH YOUR SPOUSE – I

You have good seasons with your spouse…and not-so-good seasons. And sometimes, you just feel like married roommates. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley shares ideas to communicate daily, to be intentional, and to create safety within your marriage so you can rekindle the love and spark you had at the beginning…
13 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

PREPARING FOR THE EMPTY NEST YEARS

Your child has spread his wings and is prepared to leave the nest…but are YOU ready? a mother of six, Marci Seither [SY-ther], reminds you to breathe and trust God, as you launch your child into the world. She offers ways to help siblings transition, and how to revitalize your…
10 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A HAPPIER MOM – II

Mothers are overwhelmed by opportunities, expectations, and comparisons—where doing their best never seems to be enough. Dr. Meg Meeker will help you move away from unrealistic demands to experience greater joy and fulfillment in your role as a mom. She’ll help you understand your value and to let go of…
9 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A HAPPIER MOM – I

Mothers are overwhelmed by opportunities, expectations, and comparisons—where doing their best never seems to be enough. Dr. Meg Meeker will help you move away from unrealistic demands to experience greater joy and fulfillment in your role as a mom. She’ll help you understand your value and to let go of…
8 Dec 2020 5PM 26 min

GIVING YOUR MARRIAGE A SECOND CHANCE – II

Juana Mikels [WAH-nuh MY-kels] wondered if her marriage was over. She had abandoned her husband, then met Jesus — and when she tried to reconcile, her husband wasn’t interested!
7 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min

GIVING YOUR MARRIAGE A SECOND CHANCE – I

Have you ever thought about walking away from your marriage? We'll hear one woman’s dramatic story of leaving her husband to find “Mr. Right” — and finding God in the process! Discover how the Lord can bring you healing and reconciliation, even after the worst mistake in your life
6 Dec 2020 5PM 25 min
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