Focus On The Family Australia

The Bulmans’ marriage almost shattered when Rick discovered his wife Tiffany, was having an affair. The day after the revelation, Rick remembered a conversation from their premarital counselling where the minister said if adultery necessitates divorce, then God is not big enough to fix a broken relationship. In this interview, Rick and Tiffany will share how their marriage was restored and offer hope to other couples. Book by guests: Mended: One Couple's Journey From Betrayal to Imperfect Beauty.

Natalie Frisk shares her insights as a parent and a curriculum developer to help equip parents to share their faith and disciple their children more intentionally at every age. Rather than focusing on morality, Natalie emphasises the importance of helping your child find their identity in a relationship with Christ. Book by guest: Raising Disciples: How to Make Our Faith Matter to Our Kids.

Raising a child with special needs has many challenges. Jolene Philo will help you discover how to use Love Languages to express love to your child with special needs, as well as their siblings and your spouse! It’s a terrific conversation you won’t want to miss. Book by guest: Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families.

A recent study by George Barnard noted that only 40 % of millennials and Gen Z’s feel hopeful about the future and only 33 % feel deeply cared for by those around them. Quality conversations with our kids is not just prevention, it’s a deep need in our society. Today’s guest is Susy Lee, award winning author who wrote "Raising Kids. Who Care." We discuss how families can deepen their connections through great conversations and how the church can encourage that.

Justin and Lindsey Holcomb describe the fundamental truth from scripture to teach kids about their bodies. And, they share practical implications of viewing others as people made in God’s image. Authors of the book "God Made Me in His Image: Helping Children Appreciate Their Bodies (God Made Me)."

Blogger Sami Cone offers parents practical advice for teaching their children to overcome selfishness in a discussion based on her book, Raising Uncommon Kids.

In this broadcast, Dr. Mike Bechtle helps listeners avoid the trap of people pleasing in order to develop healthier relationships with others. Book by guest: The People Pleaser's Guide to Loving Others Without Losing Yourself.

In this broadcast, Dr. Mike Bechtle helps listeners avoid the trap of people pleasing in order to develop healthier relationships with others. Book by guest: The People Pleaser's Guide to Loving Others Without Losing Yourself.

Marriage coaches Dave and Ashley Willis encourage couples to be completely open and honest with their spouse about ‘private’ struggles they may face, like depression or a secret addiction. They assert that transparency leads to a better marital relationship, and a better chance at healing! Book by guests: Naked and Healthy: Uncover the Lifestyle Your Mind, Body, Spirit and Marriage Need.

As parents we want our kids to have happy, loving lives. As a society we need kids who are capable of thinking and acting beyond themselves to help others also. Today’s guest is Susy Lee, award winning author who wrote "Raising Kids Who Care." Its aim is to change the world through families deepening their connections through great conversations.

When someone you love makes poor choices in their lifestyle, relationships, or moral decision-making, there IS hope! Phil Waldrep provides concrete steps to removing any barriers that might stop your prodigal child from coming back to the Lord. Book by guest: Reaching Your Prodigal: What Did I Do Wrong? What Do I Do Now?

Have you ever stopped to consider YOU might be the reason your child misbehaves? Parenting expert Dr. Kevin Leman will uncover the root cause of whining, back talking, and tantrums so you can transform your home. Book by guest: Why Your Kids Misbehave, and What To Do About It.

Have you ever stopped to consider YOU might be the reason your child misbehaves? Parenting expert Dr. Kevin Leman will uncover the root cause of whining, back talking, and tantrums so you can transform your home. Book by guest: Why Your Kids Misbehave, and What To Do About It.

Pastor Kyle Idleman’s life was changed when he realised that when Jesus reached the multitudes, he actually focused on one person at a time. In this broadcast, Pastor Kyle Idleman discusses developing a mentality of compassion for others, using your words and actions to reach those in need, and loving those who many would deem “unlovable.” Book by guest: One at a Time: The Unexpected Way God Want to Use You to Change the World.

Dr. Miles Mettler recommends parents “ask for permission” to talk to their kids – rather than barging in and interrupting what they’re doing. That models respect and how parents want their kids to approach them. Overall, Miles’ objective is to help parents build trust with their children. Book by guest: 52 Parenting Principles: How to Bring Out the Best in Your Kids.

Do you feel like you have been left on the shelf? We discuss with Letitia Shelton, founder of City Women in Toowoomba, some of the amazing work she and her team are involved with in their community but also explore how as a single you don’t have to wait for your life partner before you can serve God with all your heart. Book series by guest: Disruptive Women.

Dr. Juli Slattery recognises that many couples possess a poor foundation for understanding God’s design for intimacy — that our sexual relationship is a metaphor for the intimacy God longs to have with each one of us. Therefore, God is very interested in our sexuality and, in fact, designed sex for our pleasure. She encourages married couples to have “covenant love” rather than contractual love in part 2 of 2. Book by guest: God, Sex, and Your Marriage.

Dr. Juli Slattery recognises that many couples possess a poor foundation for understanding God’s design for intimacy — that our sexual relationship is a metaphor for the intimacy God longs to have with each one of us. Therefore, God is very interested in our sexuality and, in fact, designed sex for our pleasure. She encourages married couples to have “covenant love” rather than contractual love in part 1 of 2. Book by guest: God, Sex, and Your Marriage.

Katharine Hill offers practical advice and encouragement to parents of young children. She recommends stop trying to a “superhero” parent and don’t compare your family to others. Book by guest: If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This: Parenting in the Primary Years.

Katharine Hill offers practical advice and encouragement to parents of young children. She recommends stop trying to a “superhero” parent and don’t compare your family to others. Book by guest: If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This: Parenting in the Primary Years.