What should you be doing as a parent to prepare your children for an increasingly hostile secular culture? On Focus on the Family, Christian apologetics author and speaker Natasha Crain provides useful guidance for parents who are trying to train their children to have strong foundations for their Christian faith. Faith conversations can be like…
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There have been a number of well-known Christian personalities in recent years who have said they were “deconstructing” their faith which has meant a variety of things from radical rethinking their Christian faith to people ceasing being Christian. What went wrong? How do Christians grapple with the ripple effects of the current deconstruction movement? New…
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Of all the possible God substitutes, it is money. The Bible confirms what we hear on the news, that money exerts a huge power over our lives. But the gospel can bring a radical change of a person’s relationship to money and possessions. So how can believers live by the wisdom in the Book of…
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On the Focus of the Family podcast, New York Best Seller author, Dr Gary Chapman will discuss his book “The Five Love Language of Children” to help parents build a foundation of unconditional love for their child. In this first part of the two part podcast, Dr Gary Chapman will address how to keep your…
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Whether it’s in a family, organization, ministry or team, transitions affect all of us. While our culture views endings and transitions as a sign of failure or something to avoid, God views them as maturing discipleship moments to receive His new beginnings. Pete Scazzero, author of “The Emotionally Healthy Leader” outlines keys to understanding how…
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In this series, Pete Scazerro, author of the Emotionally Healthy Leader, is answering questions from listeners who find themselves navigating power and dual relationships in a church, paraministry or Christian NGO. Bringing his insights into emotionally healthy leadership, Pete will unpack how to address complex relational dynamics in ministry. Changing roles and new responsibilities The…
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The church of Africa today faces different challenges as it’s youth become more educated and it’s demographics change with an influx of Muslims in the North. With Africa facing a third wave of COVID-19, the socio-economic costs will have a significant impact on the church and how it operates in the future. In a recent…
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The middle chapters of the Gospel of Luke are saturated with the teachings of Jesus on how to become a disciple. In this podcast, Dr Tim Keller unpacks Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness in Luke 17:3-19 and how we can find the grace to cultivate a forgiving spirit. Why do we need a forgiving spirit? When…
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A beautifully plated dish has become an integral part of dining out in Australia, proving the cliche true that we “eat with our eyes.” But can celebrating Australia’s vibrant foodie culture break the poverty cycle for children in the developing world? For Thérèse Nichols, the co-founder and Director of Australian charity OnePlate, navigating a way…
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For many parents, guiding their children through the digital world can be overwhelming given the speed of change in technology and its impact on affecting behaviour. Brett Ryan, CEO of Focus On the Family Australia offers parents practical guidance for establishing meaningful communication and connection with their young and teen children who are caught up…
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