Focus on the Family Australia
Episodes
Toxic Masculinity - Part 2 - 27-28 January 2024
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Toxic Masculinity - Part 1 - 20-21 January 2024
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Christian's Against Poverty - 13-14 January 2024
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Urban Revs - 6-7 January 2024
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Mediation - 30-31 December 2023
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When two parties find themselves in dispute, they are very often unable to move forward. Today’s guest is Craig Anderson, a nationally accredite...
Traits of Effective Parenting - 2 - 16-17 December 2023
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can all do with a little help on our parenting journey. How can we be more successful in nurturing our children? Our guest is the Vice President of...
Traits of Effective Parenting - 1 - 9-10 December 2023
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can all do with a little help on our parenting journey. How can we be more successful in nurturing our children? Our guest is the Vice President of...
Bringing Forth Life - 2-3 December 2023
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Across cultures, both men and women commonly view child birth experiences as spiritually transforming and very meaningful. Today’s guest is Jodi...
All Life is Valuable - II - 25-26 November 2023
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our li...
All Life is Valuable - I - 18-19 November 2023
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our li...
All Life is Valuable - I - 18-19 November 2023
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our li...
Being the Bad Guy - 11-12 November 2023
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The church used to be recognised as a force for good, but this is changing rapidly. Christians are now often seen as the 'bad guys', losing both respe...
Helping Overcome Traumatic Experiences - 4-5 November 2023
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Bateman is a motorsports Chaplain with Sports Chaplaincy Australia. Also, he specialises in responding to critical incidents and disasters in his...
Relationship Legacies - 28-29 October 2023
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you see your marriage as a legacy for future generation? Joanne Wilson, the Relationship Rejuvenator and author of Renovate Your Relationship, is a...
Faith, Death and Pills - II - 21-22 October 2023
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, ...
Faith, Death and Pills - I - 14-15 October 2023
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, ...
Yahweh House - 7-8 October 2023
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Focus on the Family has a core value of being Pro Life ? from conception to death. One of the challenges that value brings is the support needed to su...
Hope Wins - 30-1 October 2023
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs? Or a friend of someone who is and would like to know how to better support them? Leisa Wi...
When a Loved One is Addicted - 23-24 September 2023
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Description: All people have the potential to be mastered by a life-controlling problem. Unexpectedly, a person can be pulled into the downward spiral...
Keys to Overcoming Conflicts - 16-17 September 2023
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Focus on the Family Australia CEO, Brett Ryan and his wife Kate, share some strategic keys to overcoming conflicts. Many of the conflict resolution le...
How to be a Good Husband and Father - 9-10 September 2023
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s confusing society it’s getting harder to know what makes a 'good husband and father'. We discuss this topic with the founders o...
How To Be A Good Bloke - 2-3 September 2023
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As men, we would all like to be thought of as a good bloke and universally admired by others. But more and more these days, there is confusion over ju...
Healthy Sexuality - 12-13 August 2023
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING ? Not suitable for children.**** We live in a highly sexualised world and it’s more important than ever to talk to our kids about sexual...
Mothers of Preschoolers - 29-30 July 2023
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Jodi Koepke, managing director of MOPS Australia, teacher and author of 'Stepping Up in Leadership.' We discuss the value of mother...
Together Devotions - 22-23 July 2023
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even the most intentional parents can find life so full that unfortunately, regular family devotions can be a challenge. Our guest today is Shell Shaw...
Mental Health and Resilience - II - 15-16 July 2023
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today, child psychologist Sharon Garro, will unpack how she supported her own children through anxiety and worry, and we discuss how you can...
Mental Health and Resilience - I - 8-9 July 2023
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From feelings of rejection and abandonment from an early age led to deeper feelings of anxiety and depression. Our guest today shares stories of her o...
The Man Behind the Microphone - 1-2 July 2023
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today will be a familiar voice to many of you ? especially if you’re a regular listener of Focus. He’s a husband, father of 6, a...
Loving a Prodigal - II - 24-25 June 2023
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is indeed a painful experience for a parent to see their child who was brought up in the things of faith only to see them walk away from God. We di...
Loving a Prodigal - I - 17-18 June 2023
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christian parents have shared their experience of their children who have been brought up to follow the Lord and unfortunately seen them walk away fro...
Plugged In - II - 10-11 June 2023
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find it difficult to find suitable entertainment for your family? With our guests today from the Focus US Plugged In team, we discuss how they ...
Plugged In - 1 - 3-4 June 2023
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find it difficult to find suitable entertainment for your family? With our guests today from the Focus US Plugged In team, we discuss how they ...
Mainly Music - 27-28 May 2023
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a parent, grandparent or carer and in need of support and encouragement? Today’s guest is visionary and CEO of Mainly Music. They provid...
Mainly Music - 27-28 May 2023
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a parent, grandparent or carer and in need of support and encouragement? Today’s guest is visionary and CEO of Mainly Music. They provid...
The Chat - 20-21 May 2023
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If your child were in trouble, they’d come to you and ask for help, wouldn’t they? But what if they just couldn’t talk about it. Our...
Bringing Forth Life - 13-14 May 2023
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Across cultures, both men and women commonly view child birth experiences as spiritually transforming and very meaningful. Today’s guest is Jodi...
Meditation - 6-7 May 2023
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When two parties find themselves in dispute, they are very often unable to more forward. Today’s guest is Craig Anderson, a nationally accredite...
The Truth About Faith - 29-30 April 2023
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, as our children get older, they will increasingly hear negative information about the Christian faith. Things like religion is the root...
Toxic Masculinity - 2 - 22-23 April 2023
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Toxic Masculinity - 1 - 15-16 April 2023
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cultur...
Big Questions of Life - Who Is Jesus? - 8-9 April 2023
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Da...
Big Questions - God & Evil - 1-2 April 2023
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Da...
Urban Revs - 25-26 March 2023
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Christians Against Poverty - 18-19 March 2023
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australians are fortunate to live in a country with policies designed to support the vulnerable, particularly at times of crisis. Despite this, we sti...
Raising Kids Who Care - 2 - 11-12 March 2023
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Raising Kids Who Care - 1 - 4-5 March 2023
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ot...
City Women - Part 2 - 25-26 February 2023
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you have been left on the shelf? We discuss with Letitia, founder of City Women in Toowoomba, some of the amazing work she and her te...
City Women - Part 1 - 18-19 February 2023
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
**Not Suitable for Children** --- Research shows that a large percentage of young Australians learn about sex from pornography and unfortunately many ...
Keeping the Spark Alive - Part 2 - 11-12 February 2023
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are no perfect marriages but what would it take to bring you and your spouse closer together? Brett and Kate Ryan spoke to an online group on th...
Keeping The Spark Alive - Part 1 - 4-5 February 2023
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are no perfect marriages but what would it take to bring you and your spouse closer together? Brett and Kate Ryan spoke to an online group on th...
Mentoring Young People - 2 - 28-29 January 2023
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fredrick Douglass said ’It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. We would all agree, but how do we do that? Our gue...
Mentoring Young People - 1 - 21-22 January 2023
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From being bullied, part of a gang, and suffering from mental health issues, to now a youth speaker and mentor. Our guest today, along with his wife, ...
Parenting Younger Children - 2 - 14-15 January 2023
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are raising children today in a very different world to what it was when we were raised and now, more than ever, we need to learn from others how t...
Parenting Younger Children - 1 - 7-8 January 2023
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are raising children today in a very different world to what it was when we were raised and now, more than ever, we need to learn from others how t...
Pregnancy Help Australia - 2 - 31-1 January 2023
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were experiencing emotional distress or needing additional support during an unexpected or challenging pregnancy, where would you seek help? La...
Pregnancy Help Australia - 1 - 24-25 December 2022
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were experiencing emotional distress or needing additional support during an unexpected or challenging pregnancy, where would you seek help? La...
Plugged In - 2 - 17-18 December 2022
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find it difficult to find suitable entertainment for your family? With our guests today from the Focus on the Family US Plugged In team, we dis...
Plugged In - 1 - 10-11 December 2022
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find it difficult to find suitable entertainment for your family? With our guests today from the Focus US Plugged In team, we discuss how they ...
The Man Behind the Microphone - 3-4 December 2022
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today will be a familiar voice to many of you ? especially if you’re a regular listener of Focus. He’s a husband, father of 6, a...
Teaching Kids to Manage Anxiety - Part 2 - 26-27 November 2022
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deb Hopper has been an Occupational Therapist for 20 years and is the founder of Life Skills 4 Kids based on the Mid North Coast of NSW. She helps chi...
Teaching Kids to Manage Anxiety - Part 1 - 19-20 November 2022
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deb Hopper has been an Occupational Therapist for 20 years and is the founder of Life Skills 4 Kids based on the Mid North Coast of NSW. She helps chi...
Loving a Prodigal - Part 2
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is indeed a painful experience for a parent to see their child who was brought up in the things of faith only to see them walk away from God. We di...
Loving a Prodigal - Part 1
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christian parents have shared their experience of their children who have been brought up to follow the Lord and unfortunately seen them walk away fro...
Mental Illness - 2 - 29-30 October 2022
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How and why do we respond differently when things don’t go to plan, or when things are uncertain? When under stress we express our thoughts, fee...
Mental Illness - 1 - 22-23 October 2022
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mental Illness is unfortunately rising throughout the nation. Retired psychiatrist, Dr Kuruvilla George, discusses some of the causes of mental illnes...
Mainly Music - 15-16 October 2022
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a parent, grandparent or carer and in need of support and encouragement? Today’s guest is visionary and CEO of Mainly Music. They provid...
Intentional Fathering - 2 - 8-9 October 2022
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most effective fathering strategies is to simply take advantage of everyday opportunities to love our children and instill the right values...
Intentional Fathering - 1 - 1-2 October 2022
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the important roles of being a father is to provide, to correct and to love. Not every dad will agree on what belongs in the number one spot, ...
Transform Your Marriage - 24-25 September 2022
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian relationships have faced an unfamiliar foe over the past year and a half of living with COVID restrictions and uncertainty. Today’s g...
Keeping the Spark Alive - Part 2 - 17-18 September 2022
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are no perfect marriages but what would it take to bring you and your spouse closer together? Brett and Kate Ryan spoke to an online group on th...
Keeping the Spark Alive - Part 1 - 10-11 September 2022
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are no perfect marriages but what would it take to bring you and your spouse closer together? Brett and Kate Ryan spoke to an online group on th...
Daddy's Bedtime Prayer - 3-4 September 2022
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We at Focus firmly believe that parents are the primary disciplers of their children. For fathers of faith with young children, reading bible stories ...
Raising Kids Who Care - I - 6-7 August 2022
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ot...
Parenting Children with Special Needs - 30-31 July 2022
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs? Or a friend of someone who is and would like to know how to better support them? Meredith...
City Women - Part 2 - 23-24 July 2022
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you have been left on the shelf? We discuss with Letitia, founder of City Women in Toowoomba, some of the amazing work she and her te...
City Women - Part 1 - 16-17 July 2022
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**Not Suitable for Children** Research shows that a large percentage of young Australians learn about sex from pornography and unfortunately many are ...
Beyond Betrayal - Part 2 - 9-10 July 2022
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**Due to the adult themes in today’s broadcast we recommend that this program is not suitable for younger listeners.** Unfortunately, affairs ha...
Beyond Betrayal - Part 1 - 2-3 July 2022
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**Due to the adult themes in today’s broadcast we recommend that this program is not suitable for younger listeners. Unfortunately, affairs happen i...
Mental Health and Resilience - II - 25-26 June 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today, child psychologist Sharon Garro, will unpack how she supported her own children through anxiety and worry, and we discuss how you ca...
Mental Health and Resilience - I - 18-19 June 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From feelings of rejection and abandonment from an early age led to deeper feelings of anxiety and depression. Our guest today shares stories of her ...
Generational Engagement - II - 11-12 June 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, we are seeing an increasing number of young people being disengaged in church and not having a lifelong faith. Kimberly Smith is an aut...
Generational Engagement - I - 4-5 June 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Research tells us that only 1/3 of young people who are growing up in church will sustain their faith and church engagement into adulthood. Kimberly S...
Parenting Older Children - III - 28-29 May 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s teenagers are growing up in an everchanging landscape and we need to prepare them for life. My wife Kate and I spoke to North Reach comm...
Parenting Older Children - II - 21-22 May 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s teenagers are growing up in an everchanging landscape and we need to prepare them for life. My wife Kate and I spoke to North Reach comm...
Parenting Older Children - I - 14-15 May 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s teenagers are growing up in an everchanging landscape and we need to prepare them for life. Brett and Kate spoke to North Reach communit...
Mothers of Preschoolers - 7-8 May 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Jodi Koepke, managing director of MOPS Australia, teacher and author of 'Stepping Up in Leadership.' We discuss the value of mother...
Parenting Young Children II - 30-1 May 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
are raising children today in a very different world to what it was when we were raised and now, more than ever, we need to learn from others how to ...
Parenting Young Children I - 23-24 April 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are raising children today in a very different world to what it was when we were raised and now, more than ever, we need to learn from others how t...
Together Devotions - 16-17 April 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even the most intentional parents can find life so full that unfortunately, regular family devotions can be a challenge. Our guest today is Shell Shaw...
A Jewish Easter - 9-10 April 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Easter in many churches, is a time of fasting and prayer as we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lawrence Hirsch, founder and execu...
Christians Against Poverty - 2-3 April 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australians are fortunate to live in a country with policies designed to support the vulnerable, particularly at times of crisis. Despite this, we sti...
Miracle Man - II - 26-27 March 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All families have their fair share of challenges. Some go through them more publicly and dramatic than others. Today’s guests, David and Kylie P...
Miracle Man - I - 19-20 March 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All families have their fair share of challenges. Some go through them more publicly and dramatic than others. Today’s guests, David and Kylie P...
Pregnancy Help Australia - II - 12-13 March 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were experiencing emotional distress or needing additional support during an unexpected or challenging pregnancy, where would you seek help? La...
Pregnancy Help Australia - 1 - 5-6 March 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were experiencing emotional distress or needing additional support during an unexpected or challenging pregnancy, where would you seek help? La...
Finding Myself Inside - 26-27 February 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On his thirty-fifth birthday, Niven Neyland was riding high-a thriving business, beautiful fianc?e, close-knit family, loving big brother. Until one w...
Home Schooling - Part II - 19-20 February 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get overwhelmed with all that it means to be a parent these days? Always playing catch up with the urgent making it hard to deal with the ...
Home Schooling - Part I - 12-13 February 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get overwhelmed with all that it means to be a parent these days? Always playing catch up with the urgent making it hard to deal with the ...
Step Parenting - 5-6 February 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stepfamilies are now a significant percentage of our family population. Dr Sonia Cann-Milland is a counsellor and researcher in the area of step-paren...
Marriage Keys - 29-30 January 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Allan and Helen Meyer have a wealth of experience in the area of relationships and personal restoration. Together they direct Careforce Lifekeys, a Me...