Focus on the Family Australia

Dr. Juli Slattery recognises that many couples possess a poor foundation for understanding God’s design for intimacy — that our sexual relationship is a metaphor for the intimacy God longs to have with each one of us. Therefore, God is very interested in our sexuality and, in fact, designed sex for our pleasure. She encourages married couples to have “covenant love” rather than contractual love in part 2 of 2. Book by guest: God, Sex, and Your Marriage.

Dr. Juli Slattery recognises that many couples possess a poor foundation for understanding God’s design for intimacy — that our sexual relationship is a metaphor for the intimacy God longs to have with each one of us. Therefore, God is very interested in our sexuality and, in fact, designed sex for our pleasure. She encourages married couples to have “covenant love” rather than contractual love in part 1 of 2. Book by guest: God, Sex, and Your Marriage.

Katharine Hill offers practical advice and encouragement to parents of young children. She recommends stop trying to a “superhero” parent and don’t compare your family to others. Book by guest: If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This: Parenting in the Primary Years.

Katharine Hill offers practical advice and encouragement to parents of young children. She recommends stop trying to a “superhero” parent and don’t compare your family to others. Book by guest: If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This: Parenting in the Primary Years.

When Pastor John Goodale turned age 60, he realised he wanted to make the most of his remaining years of life. In this broadcast, he recalls how many leaders in the Bible started out strong in their faith but failed to stay true to God by the end of their lives (eg. the kings of Israel, King Solomon, King David, etc.). Pastor Goodale explains how to leave behind a godly legacy through everyday kindness, rather than trying to become famous. Book by guest: Finishing Well: Biblical Lessons to Maximize Your Later Years.

**Not Suitable for Children** Research shows that a large percentage of young Australians learn about sex from pornography and unfortunately many are exposed to it from as young as 8 to 11 years of age. It’s statistics like these that drive Letitia Shelton in her work as founder of City Women in Toowoomba. She believes that like smoking society can quit another harmful addiction. We discuss the work she’s involved with, including “A City Free from Porn.” Book series by guest: Disruptive Women.

Chaplain Bill Goodrich of God Cares Ministry describes the vibrant opportunity to befriend and share Christ with the elderly in your community. He shares his heart for this forgotten generation of precious people who deserve our love and attention. Book by guest: Nursing Home Ministry: Where Hidden Treasure Are Found.

Karen Ehman’s journey as a recovering people-pleaser began when she realised she was seeking others’ approval more than God’s. In this conversation, Karen shares practical guidance on healthy boundaries and encourages you to serve God intentionally in the areas he’s called you to serve. Book by guest: When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable.

Karen Ehman’s journey as a recovering people-pleaser began when she realised she was seeking others’ approval more than God’s. In this conversation, Karen shares practical guidance on healthy boundaries and encourages you to serve God intentionally in the areas he’s called you to serve. Book by guest: When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable.

Describing some of the challenges young girls face, Dannah Gresh exposes the lies girls are being told about their friendships, themselves, and God. She shares how parents can help their daughters combat these lies with the truth and discusses the importance of falling in love with God as their true source of fulfillment. Book by guest: Lies Girls Believe .