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Family Matters

Family Matters is a 5 minute programme offering practical advice from Focus on the Family. Receive a daily dose of encouragement and advice for the family with keys to stronger marriages, effective parenting, deeper relationships and a more satisfying lifestyle.
Daily English South Africa Society & Culture · Religion & Spirituality
1,149 Episodes
464 – 484

Abortion and health of the Mother

The number of abortions taking place in our country annually is astounding and the documented figures don’t even include illegal abortions that take place outside of official facilities. There are very few cases where a mother has to choose her own health over the life of her baby, and this…
18 Oct 2021 6PM 4 min

Adopting an abused child

Adoption is a beautiful thing that is close to God’s heart. He has adopted every believer into his family, as his word says in Roman’s 8, that we have been adopted as sons and daughters. When a family considers the adoption of a child, there is so much that comes…
17 Oct 2021 6PM 4 min

Husband refuses to work

Home-life can be greatly impacted by a spouse who is complacent and refuses to contribute to the household income and or responsibilities. What does one do in a situation like this? We’d like to offer our perspective on this dilemma in this Family Matters episode.
14 Oct 2021 4AM 4 min

Financial perspective for newly weds

When it comes to finances, couples need to be on the same page in order to avoid unmet expectations and a whole lot of disappointment in the relationship. In this Family Matters episode, we’ll speak about the financial perspective for newlyweds, but the principles apply to all marriages.
13 Oct 2021 4AM 4 min

Faith and Suicide Among Teens and Young Adults

If a teen or young adult has a strong faith, we tend to believe that they will be exempt from dealing with issues such as depression and thoughts of suicide. However, this belief can be questionable when we realize that human beings are fallible. In this Family Matters episode, we’ll…
11 Oct 2021 6PM 4 min

Encouraging family conversation

Have you noticed a decline in the amount of family conversation that happens in your home? How much face-to-face talk time is your family achieving in the busyness of life? We’ll discuss the importance of communication in this Family Matters episode.
10 Oct 2021 6PM 4 min

Wife has sexually misunderstanding with husband

It’s probably safe to say that many couples have differences in their sexual needs. We often hear from women who just don’t have the same libido as their husbands, and this can cause a great deal of frustration and strain in a marriage. On the next Family Matters, we’ll speak…
7 Oct 2021 6PM 4 min

Why We Give Right Reasons for Christian Giving

Have you ever wondered what the Bible actually says about giving? On the next Family Matters, we’ll offer a scriptural perspective on the subject of giving, stay tuned.
7 Oct 2021 5AM 4 min

Child repeat negative Comments Made by Ex

In situations of divorce, there are often times ongoing feuds or discord between the ex-spouses. There can be a lot of negative feelings toward the ex-partner and unfortunately where children are involved, they can end up in the middle of all of it, and can even become the go-between, relaying…
5 Oct 2021 6PM 4 min

Recovering from a disappointing affair

The break up of a relationship is never easy, there are always feelings of disillusionment and heartache that need to be dealt with, but how one moves forward with life is key to experiencing freedom in the future.
4 Oct 2021 6PM 4 min

Parents fear child may be Victim of Cyber-Bullying

In this digital age we’re living in, where so many children have devices that connect them to the cyber world, it’s becoming extremely common for them to be subjected to cyber-bullying. As a parent, you may find yourself out of your depth in this kind of situation.
3 Oct 2021 6PM 4 min

Mutual attraction between married friends

If a married man develops feelings for his friend’s wife, he knows that the implications are huge. But what is the underlying problem, and what can be done to ensure that martial destruction is not the end result.
30 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

-DELETED- Ukuhuheka phakathi kwabangani abashadile

Uma indoda eshadile ikhulelwa yimizwa ngonkosikazi womngani wayo, iyazi ukuthi lokho kuzibandakanya kungayicala elikhulu.Kodwa manje iyiphi inkinga elele la. Yikuphi futhi okungenziwa ukuqinisekisa ukuthi ukubhidlika komshado akuzoba yisiphetho salengwadla.
30 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

How to handle "working mom" guilt?

There is a common trend these days for moms to aspire to be Super Moms who can juggle work, family, friends, church commitments, and more all at the same time. If you identify with this then stay tuned because we’re going to discuss the potential dangers of living this way,…
29 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Mom's Husband-to-Be Doesn't Understand Toddler

Beginning a new marriage relationship where there are children involved can be one of the most challenging tasks for parents. We’ll discuss the importance of being intentional and working hard at the new relationship with the kids.
28 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Time Outs as a Disciplinary Measure

The traditional old, ‘Go to the Naughty Corner’ may not be the best and most effective way of disciplining a small child, however, the use of ‘Time Outs’ seems to have become the new trend. What’s the difference and how can the alone time benefit the child or teach them…
27 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Spouse Is Receiving Flirty Messages on Facebook

In this modern world of digital everything, and social media mayhem, it’s very easy to see how extra-marital flirtation and affairs can entice and ensnare unsuspecting partners. With no face-to-face contact, one can believe that there is no real harm in engaging in a little online flirtation, but this is…
23 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Praying Together As Family

Many Christian families have never taken time to pray together regularly, and have not known the incredible bond that forms as a result of those simple prayers. Other families will testify to the amazing faith-building and intimate times shared as their family has sought the Lord together. How important is…
22 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min
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