Focus on the Family Africa Family Matters

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
484 – 504

Parental Authority Over A Grown Child

There’s a definite shift in authority and responsibility when a child becomes an adult. For a parent, that day can arrive too soon, and suddenly your precious son or daughter becomes independent from you. We want to discuss this in further detail.
21 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Helping A Teen Boy Become A Man

The ultimate goal of raising boys is training and encouraging them to become Men of honor and integrity. It’s a task worth investing time and energy on, and we’ll give some pointers and ideas to this effect.
21 Sep 2021 9AM 4 min

Cohabiting Boyfriend Is Negligent And Abusive

We hear of so many cases where a mom feels bound to an unhealthy relationship because they are afraid of what separation will do to the child. We want to look at a case like this from all angles and offer guidance.
19 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Addictions And Marital Counselling

A marriage in which one partner is an addict is one of the toughest situations to face, however, it does not have to be the end of the relationship, we talk about ways to find a solution.
16 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Hereditary Defects

What if you’re engaged to be married and you find out that you have a medical condition that could affect any children you may have? We want to offer perspective on this tough situation.
16 Sep 2021 5AM 4 min

Guidelines For Online Dating

Online dating is something that has become increasingly common nowadays, and we’d like to share some thoughts on the best ways to manage a relationship of this nature.
14 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Grown Child Feels Like He's Still Treated As A Kid

It can be quite difficult for a mom to let go of her kids as they reach adulthood and start to make a life of their own, but what if you are the child whose mom is having a hard time releasing you from her care? How do you let…
13 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Encouraging Healthy Habits At Home

Every parent wants to know that they are doing things right when it comes to their family’s health and wellbeing. It’s not always an easy task, but we discussing some of the ways that a family can find overall health and wellness.
12 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Emotional Distance In Marriage

As many couples’ lives are busier than ever, with both partners working full-time jobs, and plenty of other commitments filling the schedule, it’s easy to understand that emotional distance can creep into a marriage. How can couples rekindle that flame if it has been snuffed out by the whirlwind of…
9 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Dealing With The Practical Aspects After Losing A Spouse

In the tragic event of losing one’s spouse, it can be terribly overwhelming to focus on much more than managing the grief and pain of the loss, but unfortunately, the unsympathetic saying ‘Life must go on is somewhat true in the sense that certain logistical tasks need to be taken…
8 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Dad Wants Relationship With Children He Abandoned

When you’ve made serious mistakes in life, the consequences are often hard to swallow. You may have had a change of heart and a revolutionary life makeover, but if you’ve hurt people by your previous actions, it can be very difficult to regain trust and relationships.
6 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Angry Father, Angry Son

A well-known saying is that behaviour is not taught it’s caught. In other words, our children see us behaving in a certain way and imitate us. This can be a good thing as long as parents model the behaviour they want to see in their children. However, when bad behaviour…
5 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Why Marriage License

Have you ever wondered why Christians participate in wedding ceremonies and sign legal documents to declare their marriages if it’s all meant to be about a commitment before the Lord, then stay close as we discuss the importance of a marriage license and wedding ceremony.
1 Sep 2021 6PM 4 min

Unmarried And Pregnant, Boyfriend Uninterest

There are countless situations where unmarried couples are getting pregnant and the father is not interested in the baby, and won't commit to taking care of the child. This leaves the mom in a terribly tricky situation.
31 Aug 2021 6PM 4 min

Sibling Conflicts and Rivalry

Sibling rivalry happens in most families, but as Christians we need to be teaching our children to honour and favour one another in their interactions. This can be tough terrain to navigate, and it takes a lot of intentionality on the parent’s part, but it’s worth the effort. We’ll discuss…
30 Aug 2021 6PM 4 min

Parent Disillusioned by "Train up a Child in the Way He Should Go"

What should a parent feel when a child of theirs has wandered from their faith, even though they have been raised in a Christian home and taught to obey God’s word? Unfortunately, there are no guarantees, but we want to look closer at what the bible says.
29 Aug 2021 6PM 4 min

Pain, Injustice, and God's Love

Have you ever wondered if God really cares about you and the world at large? With all the suffering and pain that is going on, believing that God exists and that He cares can be a tough concept to get your head around.
26 Aug 2021 6PM 4 min

My Spouse Verbally and Emotionally Abuses Our Children

My husband has never physically harmed me or the kids, but he constantly subjects our children to mean-spirited put-downs. For example, he tells them that they're stupid and lazy. He demeans my son's athletic abilities. He tells my daughter that she's ugly and needs to lose weight. The children try…
25 Aug 2021 6PM 4 min
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