Focus On The Family Australia

Speaker and pilot Gaye Martin shares the spiritual lessons she learned from the humorous misadventures she experienced in her early days of flying.

Unfortunately, as our children get older they will increasingly hear negative information about the Christian faith. Things like religion is the root of all evil or that, overall, it has had a negative impact on society. Dr. Jim Rawson helps us counteract some of this misinformation with historical truth – to set the record straight. He’ll share some of the wonderful contributions that people of faith have made to society.

One of the most countercultural things you can do as a Christian is to invite someone over for dinner. Karen Ehman helps busy families find opportunities for hospitality in everyday life. Book by guest: Reach Out, Gather in: 40 Days to Opening Your Heart and Home.

Lysa TerKeurst reflects on the death of her marriage and how she had to place boundaries in her life to protect her own mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She offers insight, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to those needing to establish boundaries with others (Part 2 of 2). Book by guest: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are.

Lysa TerKeurst reflects on the death of her marriage and how she had to place boundaries in her life to protect her own mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She offers insight, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to those needing to establish boundaries with others (Part 1 of 2). Book by guest: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are.

Levi and Jennie Lusko share many spiritual lessons they learned since losing their 5-year-old daughter. They addressed the “gift of suffering,” and how we need to recognise God is in control even when tragedy occurs and emphasised the power of community. Books by guest: The Fight to Flourish: Engaging in the Struggle to Cultivate the Life You Were Born to Live; Through the Eyes of a Lion.

Levi & Jennie Lusko share the tragic story of the unexpected death of their 5-year-old daughter, Lenya, and how God worked through their family in the aftermath. The Luskos maintained their ministry obligations, sharing the Gospel at their church after Lenya’s death, which led many to the Lord. Books by guest: The Fight to Flourish: Engaging in the Struggle to Cultivate the Life You Were Born to Live; Through the Eyes of a Lion.

There are many stereotypes about what a man is. There are a lot of negative messages our boys are receiving. They’re meant to be tough, highly competitive and obsessed with sex and sports. But is this really true? The bible, however, does say “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity”; but how can parents help to achieve this? Well, not only do we need to exemplify these traits ourselves, but we also need other positive role models in their lives. Today I’m speaking with one of the Focus team, Eric Agyeman, to discuss Toxic Masculinity. What does the bible teach about true masculinity and how we can help our young men be what God desires for them?

Brant Hansen makes brilliant observations about what women need men to be – and six key decisions men can make to set themselves apart. Alluding to the creation story, Brant encourages men to be “Keepers of the Garden” – secure, confident protectors chasing after Christ. Book by guest: The Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up.

Brant Hansen makes brilliant observations about what women need men to be - and six key decisions men can make to set themselves apart. Alluding to the creation story, Brant encourages men to be “Keepers of the Garden” – secure, confident protectors chasing after Christ. Book by guest: The Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up.

Deborah Pegues offers biblical advice to help listeners throw off the weight of insecurity and experience God’s peace. She describes symptoms of insecurity, like envy and people pleasing, and discusses the importance of overcoming perfectionism. Deborah closes by encouraging believers to rest on God’s promises and pursue His peace. Book by guest: 30 Days to a Stronger, More Confident You: Secrets to Bold and Fearless Living.

As a kingdom single, you are complete in Christ. That’s the message from Dr. Tony Evans and Boundless host, Lisa Anderson. They’ll discuss the purposeful, fulfilling life of contentment you can have, when you’re connected in community with others and focused on being the person God made you to be.

As a kingdom single, you are complete in Christ. That’s the message from Dr. Tony Evans and Boundless host, Lisa Anderson. They’ll discuss the purposeful, fulfilling life of contentment you can have, when you’re connected in community with others and focused on being the person God made you to be.

There’s a lot of confusion about what it means to be a man today. Unfortunately, young men are bombarded with false messages from popular culture of what it means to be masculine. So, what can parents do to help our young men navigate today’s culture? Well, we do know that parents are a vital part of the process. If a child receives approval from a loving adult, of both sexes, they will begin to think of themselves more confidently in the way they are wired by God. Today’s guest is one of the staff at Focus on the Family Australia, Eric Agyeman, discussing Toxic Masculinity. What does the bible teach about true masculinity and how can we help our young men to be what God desires for them?

In 2005, Shauna Amick was surprised to learn during her third pregnancy that her child would have Down Syndrome and a life-threatening heart defect. Shauna’s doctors immediately & repeatedly recommended termination, which she refused to do, relying upon pro-life verses she had learned from the Bible. In this episode, Shuana praises God for Sarah’s Down Syndrome because that’s who He made Sarah to be and she brings glory to His name. Book mentioned in broadcast: Real Families, Real Needs: A Compassionate Guide for Families Living with Disability.

Every marriage has seasons — spring, summer, autumn and winter. But how do you navigate chilly and bitter times with your spouse? We’ll examine with Debra Fileta how “autumn and winter seasons” of a marriage can lead to new growth and another spring! Book by guest: Love in Every Season.

When you and your spouse fall in love, it’s like springtime! You’ll hear from Debra Fileta how every marriage will experience different “seasons” — spring, summer, autumn and winter. Are you ready to learn the important lessons each season brings to your relationship? Book by guest: Love In Every Season.

Dr. Tim Keller unpacks powerful stories of forgiveness and shares Scripture to help you forgive those who’ve wronged you, as you gain a better understanding of all that Christ has forgiven. Dr. Keller takes you through the steps to forgiveness, including the need to forgive yourself, and how to lovingly confront others. Book by guest: Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?

Dr. Tim Keller unpacks powerful stories of forgiveness and shares Scripture to help you forgive those who’ve wronged you, as you gain a better understanding of all that Christ has forgiven. Dr. Keller takes you through the steps to forgiveness, including the need to forgive yourself, and how to lovingly confront others. Book by guest: Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?.

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 questions: Who is Jesus and is He relevant to my life?