Focus On The Family Australia

Christian apologist and best-selling author Lee Strobel shares his story of coming to faith in Christ, and then examines the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday, addressing questions like: "Was Jesus' death a sham?" "Was His body really absent from the tomb?" and "Was Jesus seen alive after His death on the cross?"

Personality clashes, a child’s terminal diagnosis, and a close-call emotional affair all led to a marriage falling apart at the seams. Recording artist Matt Hammitt and his wife, Sarah, candidly share their marriage struggles and how God’s grace and forgiveness gave them enough hope to fight for their marriage. Book by Matt: Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight For Your Marriage, Children, and Faith.

Personality clashes, a child’s terminal diagnosis, and a close-call emotional affair all led to a marriage falling apart at the seams. Recording artist Matt Hammitt and his wife, Sarah, candidly share their marriage struggles and how God’s grace and forgiveness gave them enough hope to fight for their marriage. Book by Matt: Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight For Your Marriage, Children, and Faith.

We all have experienced pain and sadness. It might come through the loss of a friend, a traumatic experience as a child, or even our own poor choices. If left untreated, the pain can grow into a lifetime of grief or regret. The good news is there is hope. Based on his book, 7 Ways to Choose Healing, Stephen Arterburn offers practical tips for how we can walk through a process of healing successfully. Those tips include connecting with others, learning to take risks again, and forgiving those who have hurt us.

Josh Glaser and Daniel Weiss describe why “the talk” about abstinence isn’t enough to guide your kids in our pornographic world. They offer wise habits and guidelines for technology use. Book by guests: Treading Boldly Through a Pornographic World: A Field Guide for Parents.

Part of being a parent is answering your children’s questions. And as your kids grow older those questions can grow deeper and deeper. Pastor Dale Stephenson will provide some help in dealing with “the big questions of life”, and we’ll look at the question: If God is loving, why is there evil?

Whether it’s a family holiday or going on a walk in your neighbourhood, adventures are great ways to create lasting memories! Mother and author Greta Eskridge shares how simple adventures can help you connect with your kids. Book by guest: Adventuring Together.

Ron Deal describes some of the unique challenges that couples experience through remarriage and the formation of a stepfamily. He discusses the importance of drawing a “family map,” to identify the complex web of relationships with kids, step-kids, ex-spouses and their partners, and extended family (Part 2 of 2). Book by guest: Preparing to Blend: The Couple's Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily.

Ron Deal describes some of the unique challenges that couples experience through remarriage and the formation of a stepfamily. He discusses the importance of drawing a “family map,” to identify the complex web of relationships with kids, step-kids, ex-spouses and their partners, and extended family (Part 1 of 2). Book by guest: Preparing to Blend: The Couple's Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily.

Dr. Gary Chapman explains how we can begin to heal any relationship by taking responsibility for our part of the problem and seeking forgiveness from both God and the other person. He explains how small injustices can create bricks in a wall between us and our loved one, and the place to start is tearing down the wall on our side. Dr. Chapman illustrates the concept of forgiveness through Bible verses and through descriptions of conflicts with his own wife and son. Book by guest: The 5 Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships.

Dr. Gary Chapman explains how we can begin to heal any relationship by taking responsibility for our part of the problem and seeking forgiveness from both God and the other person. He explains how small injustices can create bricks in a wall between us and our loved one, and the place to start is tearing down the wall on our side. Dr. Chapman illustrates the concept of forgiveness through Bible verses and through descriptions of conflicts with his own wife and son. Book by guest: The 5 Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships.

The Bible tells us that for someone to believe in Jesus they must first hear about Him. How do we do that in our workplace or in our community? How do we live out our faith every day? Well, our guest today has some answers. Cam Butler is the founding director of Urban Revs and former CEO of Sports Chaplaincy Australia. He’s also served as a local church pastor and as chaplain to the Melbourne football club. He’ll provide some easy ways for you to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Founders of the popular comedic group The Skit Guys, Eddie and Tommy’s 30-year friendship didn’t start out as one might expect. Eddie and Tommy met in high school when Tommy stole Eddie’s girlfriend, and the Lord worked from there to spark in both of the men a love for friendship and Jesus! They describe the importance of friendships among men, transparency and vulnerability in relationships, working through conflict, and when marriages come into the mix. They are a fun group that you won’t want to miss! Book by guests: Smells Like Bacon: The Skit Guys Guide to Lifelong Friendships.

Depression is a complex web that can affect anyone – regardless of age, health condition, or life stage. Dr. Gregory Jantz describes the important role of friends – and how you can help a loved one sinking into despair. Book by guest: So Much to Live for: How to Provide Help and Hope to Someone Considering Suicide.

Through his own faith journey and the context of his police-work analogies, J. Warner Wallace will provide a compelling evangelistic message that will challenge nonbelievers and inspire Christians to be bolder in their faith. Book by guest: Cold-Case Christianity.

Through his own faith journey and the context of his police-work analogies, J. Warner Wallace will provide a compelling evangelistic message that will challenge nonbelievers and inspire Christians to be bolder in their faith. Book by guest: Cold-Case Christianity.

Dr. John Townsend offers practical ideas on how to create incredibly meaningful relationships in every area of your life. He describes the types of people who are needed on your “life team” to help you grow – and others who need to be held at arm’s length, as you seek balance in your relationships with friends and colleagues. Book by guest: People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership.

Australians are fortunate to live in a country with policies designed to support the vulnerable, particularly at times of crisis. Despite this, we still have many in our communities living below the poverty line. Today’s guests are Sally Evans and Rosie Kendall, from Christians Against Poverty in Newcastle, to discuss the poverty that is still present in Australia today and what we can do to address it.

Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating (Part 2 of 2). Author of "Feeding the Mouth That Bites You."

Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating (Part 1 of 2). Author of the book "Feeding the Mouth That Bites You."