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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
2,012 Episodes
1840 – 1860

Accepting Your Imperfect Life

Amy Carroll explains how listeners can find freedom from self-imposed and unrealistic standards of perfection in a discussion based on her book, Breaking Up With Perfect: Kiss Perfection Goodbye and Embrace the Joy God Has in Store for You.
26 Dec 2018 10PM 26 min

Coming Together as a Community at Christmas

Listen in as we present a dramatic reading of a charming, inspirational story titled "When Christmas Came to Thorn Creek Bridge," a fictional historical account about a small village of people who experience conflict, and then discover the joy of forgiveness and reconciliation. We also present some light-hearted Christmas stories…
24 Dec 2018 10PM 26 min

Seeing Christmas Through Women's Eyes

Author Liz Curtis Higgs helps listeners reflect on Christmas by looking at it through the eyes of three women in the New Testament, offering a fresh perspective on how Jesus' coming to earth impacted those around him, and can impact your family this Christmas, too.
23 Dec 2018 10PM 27 min

Making Your Kitchen the Heart of Your New Marriage

On this lighthearted broadcast, authors Laura Schupp and Erin Smalley offer helpful suggestions to brides for establishing their new home in a discussion based on Laura's book, Our Newlywed Kitchen: The Art of Cooking, Gathering and Creating Traditions.
20 Dec 2018 10PM 26 min

The Power of Positive Words

We can be so quick to label people who display certain behaviour or characteristics, and unfortunately those labels are often negative. If we could understand the power of our words, and the far-reaching impact of our words, we would be very mindful of our every utterance. Our guest on “Focus…
17 Dec 2018 10PM 27 min

Connecting With Your Kids Through Reading

Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family, explains how parents can strengthen their relationships with their children by reading books together as a family.
16 Dec 2018 10PM 26 min

Harnessing the Power of Word Pictures

Greg Smalley and John Trent explain how spouses and parents can avoid miscommunication and conflict by using "word pictures," which are simple metaphors to help clarify thoughts and feelings. The discussion is based on a book by John and Greg's father, Gary Smalley, titled The Language of Love: The Secret…
13 Dec 2018 10PM 26 min

Becoming a Gospel-Driven Mom

In a discussion based on her book Gospel-Centered Mom, Brooke McGlothlin encourages moms to depend on God rather than themselves, and describes how kids can thrive when they witness their mother's faith in Christ.
12 Dec 2018 10PM 26 min

Marriage God’s Way

On the next “Focus on the Family,” you’ll hear how God changed the heart of one young lady whose ideas and experiences of marriage had been tainted by her family situation. You’ll hear Doreen Mkhize share her testimony of how God’s design for marriage became her desire for her own…
11 Dec 2018 10PM 27 min

Disciplining Your Kids With Grace

Karis Kimmel Murray offers parents advice for effectively handling their kids' misbehavior in a discussion based on her book, Grace Based Discipline: How to Be at Your Best When Your Kids Are at Their Worst.
10 Dec 2018 10PM 26 min

The Strength of a Man

In a passionate and inspirational message, Dr. Harold Davis encourages fathers to build a lasting legacy of strength and character to pass on to their children.
9 Dec 2018 10PM 26 min

Helping Engaged Couples Become More We-Focused

Drawing upon the lessons she's learned from her marriage of more than 35 years, Lucille Williams offers young couples practical advice for building a strong marital foundation in a discussion based on her book, From Me to We: A Premarital Guide for the Bride-and Groom-to-Be.
6 Dec 2018 10PM 27 min

Parenting in Love Not Perfection

If you’ve been trying to be the perfect parent and you’re constantly coming up short, then stay tuned for the next “Focus on the Family,” where you’ll hear from Focus president, Jim Daly, about letting ourselves off the hook because we’re never going to be perfect in our parenting. Jim…
3 Dec 2018 10PM 27 min

Thriving as a Single Parent

Robert Beeson offers encouragement and practical advice to single parents in a discussion based on his book Going Solo: Hope and Healing for the Single Mom or Dad.
2 Dec 2018 10PM 26 min

Insightful Wisdom for Living Well

Psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman shares his personal faith journey and emphasizes the importance of gaining godly wisdom and counsel.
29 Nov 2018 10PM 25 min
1840 – 1860