Tag Archive for: focus on the family

Faith, Mental Illness and Counselling

If someone you know has been acting a bit “off”, and you’re starting to get concerned, at what point do you recommend a counsellor or a psychiatrist? And how do you go about finding one? Read more

Bringing Laughter to Everyday Life

How would you like a GPS device for relationships, to tell you what to say next? Comedian Tim Hawkins brings his wacky sense of humour to many aspects of daily life. When things get stressful, it’s important to just have a good laugh. Read more

Learning to Effectively Communicate with Your Husband

Good communication can be a challenge — even in the most loving marriage! Get some practical help from “husband whisperer” Greg Smalley and his wife, Erin, about how to turn your small talk into an intimate “heart connection” with your spouse! Read more

Why Waiting Until Marriage Matters

In this two part Focus On The Family podcast, Dannah Gresh speaks candidly about God’s design for sexuality and offers a biblical perspective on why physical intimacy is reserved for a committed marriage. She offers encouragement and practical ways you can talk to your children about sex. Read more

Life With Motor Neurone Disease

In 2013, Pastor Phil Camden from Newcastle was diagnosed with the terminal Illness: Motor Neurone Disease or MND. Phil shares how his MND diagnosis has unexpectedly granted him access to relationships and spiritual conversations he didn’t have access to before.  Read more

A Prodigal Daughter Story

Rebecca Slavin shares her amazing journey from ice addiction and domestic violence to eventually finding freedom. She is joined by her father Gavin and together they discuss what has led to her incredible transformation – where today she speaks at public events about the dangers of ice addiction. Read more

Discovering God is Enough

What you do is not who you are! Christian comedian Chonda Pierce describes her efforts to base identity on Christ, instead of her marriage, parenting, and comedy career for the past 25 years. A great message for your faith. Read more

Conveying God’s Love Through Discipline

Disciplining your child is hard work, but you can do it in a God-centered, grace-based way! Read more

Conflict is inevitable: 10 steps to doing it right

Author: Amy Van Veen | Focus On The Family.

“The first five years were the worst!” Pam* said, laughing about her and her husband Jim’s* somewhat rocky pathway to healthy conflict. Read more