Family Matters

Focus on the Family Africa
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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.

  1. 07/30/2023

    Husband and father involved in same sex extramarital affair

    The daunting task of breaking the news to your kids about your spouse’s affair is not one any parent wants to face. When the affair your spouse has engaged in is with someone of the same sex, your conversation with the kids gets even more difficult.

    Husband and father involved in same sex extramarital affair

  2. 07/27/2023

    Child doesn’t want single mom to date

    There is definitely no easy way to go about dating again as a single mom after a divorce. If your child has been separated from a parent and is now being introduced to your new potential partners, this can be extremely scary for them and you can be sure to meet with some adverse behavior and ridicule. How does one ensure that the children are okay whilst pursuing a new relationship?

    Child doesn’t want single mom to date

  3. 07/26/2023

    Children’s doubts about God

    If you are a Christian parent who is praying for your kids, asking God to show Himself to them and to become very real to them, I don’t think you’re alone. That is the prayer on the lips of most believers for their children. Every Christian parent wants to feel secure in the knowledge that their child is pursuing God and believes wholeheartedly in His sovereignty. The worry and anxiety present themselves when your child questions his or her faith and God’s existence. What does one do in a situation like that?

    Children’s doubts about God

  4. 07/25/2023

    Venting about marriage on social media

    When issues arise in your marriage, who do you turn to? A lot of couples have trouble communicating their dissatisfaction in marriage with one another. It can be difficult to have those tough conversations face to face with your spouse, and that is why people often find that letting off some steam with friends is a better way of dealing with the problem. For some, those friends are only available on Facebook, so the venting takes place there. However, the reality is that social media is a massive portal to the world and your marital gripes could end up going viral, for use of a better term.

    Venting about marriage on social media

  5. 07/24/2023

    Social media signs of negative impact on marriage

    Social Media is being named as one of the most common causes of marital disputes and divorce in more recent years. With this information, we would be wise to take stock of the time spent and connections being made over these social platforms in order to protect our marriages.

    Social media signs of negative impact on marriage

  6. 07/23/2023

    Rekindling a marriage as empty nesters

    So many couples fall into the trap of focussing all their energy on their children, so much so, that when they “fly the nest” mom and dad are left with not much of a marriage.

    Rekindling a marriage as empty nesters

  7. 07/20/2023

    Evangelizing millennials

    We often talk about the millennial generation and how life has been a completely different experience for those born into this digital age. It affects parenting, career choices, attitudes towards socializing and so much more. But how have Millenials been affected in their view of the Church and God? Many churches are asking these questions and seeking answers on how to most effectively reach this generation.

    Evangelizing millennials

  8. 07/19/2023

    Adolescent thinks his parents don’t respect him

    If you’re a teen who’s feeling trapped by your parents’ “controlling behavior”, then stay tuned. You may not like some of their ideas, and their methods of guiding you into the right path may seem ineffective and unreasonable to you, but it's highly likely that they have your best interests at heart.

    Adolescent thinks his parents don’t respect him
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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.

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  • Creator
    Focus on the Family Africa
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Focus on the Family Africa
  • Show Website
    Family Matters