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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
2,011 Episodes
1780 – 1800

Overcoming the Obstacles of Infidelity (Part 1 of 2)

Bob and Audrey Meisner share the dramatic story of how their seemingly "perfect" marriage was nearly destroyed by an affair. They offer hope for marriages damaged by infidelity as they describe how God's grace led them along the hard road to reconciliation and restored their marriage. (Part 1 of 2
20 Mar 2019 11PM 26 min

Affair-Proof Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Pastor Dave Carder offers couples practical advice for protecting their marriages from adultery in a discussion based on his book Anatomy of an Affair: How Affairs, Attractions, and Addictions Develop, and How to Guard Your Marriage Against Them. (Part 2 of 2)
19 Mar 2019 11PM 25 min

Affair-Proof Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Pastor Dave Carder offers couples practical advice for protecting their marriages from adultery in a discussion based on his book Anatomy of an Affair: How Affairs, Attractions, and Addictions Develop, and How to Guard Your Marriage Against Them. (Part 1 of 2)
18 Mar 2019 11PM 25 min

Building Up Your Husband

Author Erin Smalley and Focus broadcast producer Eva Daniel describe how a wife can build up her husband and strengthen her marriage in a discussion based on Erin's book 10 Things a Husband Needs From His Wife: Everyday Ways to Show Him Love.
17 Mar 2019 11PM 26 min

Embracing Imperfections in Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Based on their book No More Perfect Marriages, Mark and Jill Savage openly discuss the marital struggles they've had, sharing valuable lessons for other couples who want to avoid the same mistakes. (Part 2 of 2)
14 Mar 2019 11PM 26 min

Better Ways to Communicate With Your Children (Part 2 of 2)

Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson encourage parents to stop trying so hard to raise "perfect" kids by lecturing, reminding and warning them – which are often ineffective anyway. Our guests advise that parents should instead adopt a more hands-off approach that lets natural consequences teach their children. (Part 2…
12 Mar 2019 11PM 26 min

Embracing Imperfections in Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Based on their book No More Perfect Marriages, Mark and Jill Savage openly discuss the marital struggles they've had, sharing valuable lessons for other couples who want to avoid the same mistakes. (Part 1 of 2)
12 Mar 2019 11PM 25 min

Better Ways to Communicate With Your Children (Part 1 of 2)

Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson encourage parents to stop trying so hard to raise "perfect" kids by lecturing, reminding and warning them – which are often ineffective anyway. Our guests advise that parents should instead adopt a more hands-off approach that lets natural consequences teach their children. (Part 1…
11 Mar 2019 11PM 26 min

Having Fun in Your Marriage

Pastor Ted Cunningham describes the symptoms of a "stuck marriage," and what couples can do to inject fun, happiness, and enjoyment back into their relationship.
10 Mar 2019 11PM 27 min

Reframing Life’s Disappointments

Author Laurie Polich Short describes how your outlook on unwanted and negative circumstances shapes your life, and how transforming your perspective can empower you to embrace whatever comes your way, be it good or bad.
5 Mar 2019 10PM 26 min

Building a Marriage That Will Go the Distance (Part 2 of 2)

How do you grow a strong marriage when so many forces seem to be pulling you and your spouse apart? On the next "Focus on the Family," authors Gary and Barbara Rosberg [ROSS-berg] tackle the tough issues of spiritual leadership, sexual purity and depression. Discover how marital tensions can actually…
3 Mar 2019 10PM 26 min

Conversation Around Intimacy

Maybe sex is not something you're used to talking about, maybe it's been taboo in your household. Well our guests today on “Focus on the Family”, will help you to understand why it's so important that we do talk about sex within a godly marriage. After surveying hundreds of couples…
28 Feb 2019 10PM 27 min

Finding Happiness in God (Part 2 of 2)

In a discussion based on her book The Sacrament of Happy, Lisa Harper explains how happiness is a biblical concept and why God desires for us to be happy. She also describes how we can experience happiness in healthy ways and how it's possible for happiness and sadness to co-exist…
27 Feb 2019 10PM 27 min

Finding Happiness in God (Part 1 of 2)

In a discussion based on her book The Sacrament of Happy, Lisa Harper explains how happiness is a biblical concept and why God desires for us to be happy. She also describes how we can experience happiness in healthy ways and how it's possible for happiness and sadness to co-exist…
26 Feb 2019 10PM 26 min

Holding on To Christ Through All Seasons. (Part 2 of 2)

If you’re finding it hard to hold on to God amidst life’s struggles and pitfalls, you’ll want to tune your ear to the next “Focus on the Family” as we chat to our guest about her journey of faith, finding God and what Christ has brought her through. That’s next…
25 Feb 2019 10PM 25 min

Holding on To Christ Through All Seasons (Part 1 of 2)

If you’re finding it hard to hold on to God amidst life’s struggles and pitfalls, you’ll want to tune your ear to the next “Focus on the Family” as we chat to our guest about her journey of faith, finding God and what Christ has brought her through. That’s next…
24 Feb 2019 10PM 26 min

Restoring Your Marriage Through Healthy Conflict (Part 2 of 2)

Based on their book Healing the Hurt in Your Marriage, Gary and Barbara Rosberg talk about the inevitable conflict that arises in marriage, the various styles of conflict, and how to approach conflict in a positive manner. (Part 2 of 2)
21 Feb 2019 10PM 26 min

Restoring Your Marriage Through Healthy Conflict (Part 1 of 2)

Based on their book Healing the Hurt in Your Marriage, Gary and Barbara Rosberg talk about the inevitable conflict that arises in marriage, the various styles of conflict, and how to approach conflict in a positive manner. (Part 1 of 2)
20 Feb 2019 10PM 26 min
1780 – 1800