On his thirty-fifth birthday, Niven Neyland was riding high - a thriving business, beautiful fianc??e, close-knit family, loving big brother. Until one wrong decision behind the wheel resulted in his brother???s death, loss of his business, shattered dreams, and a prison sentence for alcohol-related vehicular manslaughter. But finding himself inside prison walls turned out to be the greatest of blessings, because in that dark place Niv encountered the light of God???s mercy and love. Book by guest: Finding Myself Inside: When a Prison Sentence become God???s Gift of Love

Our guest today will be a familiar voice to many of you - especially if you???re a regular listener of Focus. He???s a husband, father of 6, author, speaker, and is heard in thousands of radio stations to millions of people all over the world. We hear little stories from time to time, but who is the man behind the microphone? Our guest is none other than John Fuller, co-host of the daily Focus radio program since 2001. We???re going to hear a little bit more about his life and his calling.???

What challenges are you currently faced with? It could be your work, in your family or in your marriage. To achieve real change, you have to have the right mindset. Andrew Beveridge is a psychologist and a leadership development consultant and we talk with him about some of the principles he shares with corporate leaders in how to have the right mindset and how to take action whether that???s in our work, our families or relationships - with a Christ-like mindset.

Ever hear yourself saying ???I???ll do it tomorrow???? Thinking that if we put it off another day it gives us more time - and the next day you say the same thing so it never gets done. I read that procrastination is like a credit card - it???s a lot of fun until you get the bill. Andrew Beveridge is a psychologist and a leadership development consultant and we talk with him about some of the principles he shares with corporate leaders in how to be more effective to get things done and how they can be applied to our homes and in our relationships.

The church used to be recognised as a force for good, but this is changing rapidly. Christians are now often seen as the ???bad guys???, losing both respect and influence. Our guest is a pastor and authored the book ???Being the Bad Guys: How to Live for Jesus in a World that says You Shouldn???t.??? We discuss how our culture ended up this way and some of the key points of tension between biblical Christianity and secular culture.

We can all do with a little help on our parenting journey. How can we be more successful in nurturing our children? Our guest is the Vice President of the Parenting and Youth Dept at Focus on the Family USA and he has written 7 Traits of Effective Parenting. We discuss this book as well as some of the issues kids are facing, how to build resilience and how to help form their foundation of faith.

We can all do with a little help on our parenting journey. How can we be more successful in nurturing our children? Our guest is the Vice President of the Parenting and Youth Dept at Focus on the Family USA and he has written 7 Traits of Effective Parenting. We discuss this book as well as some of the issues kids are facing.

When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus??? role is to better inform and equip our listeners in how to address this issue in a way that shows empathy for the mother and all those involved. With our guest, Vice president of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family in the US, we discuss the value of life and how we can show love and support.

??? When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus??? role is to better inform and equip our listeners in how to address this that shows empathy for the mother and all those involved. With our guest, Vice president of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family in the US, we discuss the value of life and how we can show love and support.

Fredrick Douglas said ’It’s easier to build stronger children than to repair broken men. We would all agree, but how do we do that? Our guest today was a troubled teen and gang member to now running a ministry called The Royal Hood. Along with his wife, they partner with parents to help teens develop a stronger sense of belonging and identity which produces Godly confidence about themselves and their future.

From being bullied, part of a gang, and suffering from mental health issues, to now a youth speaker and mentor. Our guest today, along with his wife, runs a ministry called The Royal Hood. We’ll hear more of how he is using his story to help teens to discover a stronger sense of Godly identity and confidence about themselves and their future.

  When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, National Director of NAYBA Australia, which helps churches across the country to serve those in need and transform their neighbourhoods. We will be discussing the mental health crisis in Australia and what can be done about it.

Description When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, National Director of NAYBA Australia, which helps churches across the country to serve those in need and transform their neighbourhoods. We will be discussing the mental health crisis in Australia and what can be done about it.

There are many stereotypes about what a man is. There are a lot of negative messages our boys are receiving. They’re meant to be tough, highly competitive and obsessed with sex and sports. But is this really true? The bible, however, does say 'Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity'; but how can parents help to achieve this? Well, not only do we need to exemplify these traits ourselves, but we also need other positive role models in their lives. Today I’m speaking with one of the Focus team, Eric Agyeman, to discuss Toxic Masculinity. What does the bible teach about true masculinity and how we can help our young men be what God desires for them?

Toxic Masculinity - Part 1

Christian's Against Poverty

Urban Revs

When two parties find themselves in dispute, they are very often unable to move forward. Today’s guest is Craig Anderson, a nationally accredited mediator. He has a wealth of experience as a senior pastor, leadership coach, and as a mediator. He’s helped many couples; churches and businesses resolve conflict. We’ll be discussing some of the keys of mediation, how we can further understand conflict and how to solve it.

We can all do with a little help on our parenting journey. How can we be more successful in nurturing our children? Our guest is the Vice President of the Parenting and Youth Dept at Focus on the Family USA and he has written 7 Traits of Effective Parenting. We discuss this book as well as some of the issues kids are facing, how to build resilience and how to help form their foundation of faith.

We can all do with a little help on our parenting journey. How can we be more successful in nurturing our children? Our guest is the Vice President of the Parenting and Youth Dept at Focus on the Family USA and he has written 7 Traits of Effective Parenting. We discuss this book as well as some of the issues kids are facing.

Across cultures, both men and women commonly view child birth experiences as spiritually transforming and very meaningful. Today’s guest is Jodie McIver, a midwife, pastoral minister and author of Bringing Forth Life: God’s Purposes in Pregnancy and Birth. We will be discussing the privilege of pregnancy and birth and how it parallels God’s work to conform us to the image of Christ.

When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our listeners in how to address this issue in a way that shows empathy for the mother and all those involved. With our guest, Vice president of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family in the US, we discuss the value of life and how we can show love and support.

When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our listeners in how to address this that shows empathy for the mother and all those involved. With our guest, Vice president of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family in the US, we discuss the value of life and how we can show love and support.

When it comes to the subject of preborn babies there is great debate and great emotion. Part of Focus’ role is to better inform and equip our listeners in how to address this that shows empathy for the mother and all those involved. With our guest, Vice president of Advocacy for Children with Focus on the Family in the US, we discuss the value of life and how we can show love and support.

The church used to be recognised as a force for good, but this is changing rapidly. Christians are now often seen as the 'bad guys', losing both respect and influence. Our guest is a pastor and authored the book 'Being the Bad Guys: How to Live for Jesus in a World that says You Shouldn’t.' We discuss how our culture ended up this way and some of the key points of tension between biblical Christianity and secular culture.

Mark Bateman is a motorsports Chaplain with Sports Chaplaincy Australia. Also, he specialises in responding to critical incidents and disasters in his role with Rapid Response Ministries. We’ve asked him ? based on his many years of responding to tragedies ? 'What is the best way to help a loved one through a traumatic experience? And is there anything we can do or say to best comfort someone and help them heal?'

Do you see your marriage as a legacy for future generation? Joanne Wilson, the Relationship Rejuvenator and author of Renovate Your Relationship, is a neuro-psychotherapist, inspiring the community for thriving and dynamic relationships that impact generations for mental well-being. We discuss how you can create positive change to recreate and reform the legacy you leave your children and future generations.

When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, National Director of NAYBA Australia, which helps churches across the country to serve those in need and transform their neighbourhoods. We will be discussing the mental health crisis in Australia and what can be done about it.

When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest is Nic Mackay, National Director of NAYBA Australia, which helps churches across the country to serve those in need and transform their neighbourhoods. We will be discussing the mental health crisis in Australia and what can be done about it.

Focus on the Family has a core value of being Pro Life ? from conception to death. One of the challenges that value brings is the support needed to support mothers choosing not to abort their baby. Corinne is the founder and director of Yahweh House on the Gold Coast, a Christian based ministry that provides a safe and caring environment where pregnant mothers are supported and helped through their pregnancy, and afterward with their babies. We discuss issues surrounding pregnancy support in Australia.

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs? Or a friend of someone who is and would like to know how to better support them? Leisa Williams, author of Hope Wins, has written from her own experience of raising a child with special needs and finding hope for a purposeful and meaningful life amid the challenges. Book by guest: Hope Wins.

Description: All people have the potential to be mastered by a life-controlling problem. Unexpectedly, a person can be pulled into the downward spiral of an addiction. What are the warning signs that someone you love may be struggling with an addiction and what can be done about it? These issues are discussed with the founder and executive director of Teen Challenge ? Western Australia, Malcolm Smith. Malcolm has developed a seminar to help families deal with the many aspects of addiction.

Focus on the Family Australia CEO, Brett Ryan and his wife Kate, share some strategic keys to overcoming conflicts. Many of the conflict resolution lessons they have learned are based on experiences in their own lives. It is their desire that others will avoid some of the same traps and will be able to settle conflicts in a peaceful, loving way.

In today’s confusing society it’s getting harder to know what makes a 'good husband and father'. We discuss this topic with the founders of 'Bunch O’ Blokes' ? Warren Mills and David Wraight. Together they have created resources that help men develop and grow into healthy husbands and fathers.

As men, we would all like to be thought of as a good bloke and universally admired by others. But more and more these days, there is confusion over just what it means to be a good bloke. And how does one go about becoming one? Warren Mills and David Wraight are the founders of Bunch O Blokes ministry and together they have developed resources that help men build each other up and become Good Blokes.

WARNING ? Not suitable for children.**** We live in a highly sexualised world and it’s more important than ever to talk to our kids about sexuality and guide them in healthy relationship formation. Brett presented this talk at Northreach Community Church to give an overview and some easy-to-understand principles surrounding sexuality and relationships.

Our guest today is Jodi Koepke, managing director of MOPS Australia, teacher and author of 'Stepping Up in Leadership.' We discuss the value of motherhood, managing fear and navigating the beautiful mess of parenting and relationships.

Even the most intentional parents can find life so full that unfortunately, regular family devotions can be a challenge. Our guest today is Shell Shaw, teacher and author of Together Devotions, a book targeted at families with primary school aged children. We discuss the value of family devotions and the importance of nurturing faith formation in our children.

Our guest today, child psychologist Sharon Garro, will unpack how she supported her own children through anxiety and worry, and we discuss how you can support your own children suffering with mental health issues.

From feelings of rejection and abandonment from an early age led to deeper feelings of anxiety and depression. Our guest today shares stories of her own journey with mental health and how she now uses those experiences to help others as a child psychologist.

Our guest today will be a familiar voice to many of you ? especially if you’re a regular listener of Focus. He’s a husband, father of 6, author, speaker, and is heard in thousands of radio stations to millions of people all over the world. We hear little stories from time to time, but who is the man behind the microphone? Our guest is none other than John Fuller, co-host of the daily Focus radio program since 2001. We’re going to hear a little bit more about his life and his calling.

It is indeed a painful experience for a parent to see their child who was brought up in the things of faith only to see them walk away from God. We discuss with our guest, Pastor Keith Glasgow, author of the book 'Exit' some of the reasons young people want to leave their faith, the importance of maintaining a relationship with your prodigal and the need to hand this over to God.

Christian parents have shared their experience of their children who have been brought up to follow the Lord and unfortunately seen them walk away from their faith in their teens or 20’s. This is a serious issue facing both parents and the church. We discuss with our guest, Pastor Keith Glasgow, author of the book 'Exit' some of the main reasons for leaving or 'exiting' and provide some advice for parents, church leaders and friends who want to help those who are turning away from their faith.

Do you find it difficult to find suitable entertainment for your family? With our guests today from the Focus US Plugged In team, we discuss how they shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving family’s the essential tools they need to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live.

Do you find it difficult to find suitable entertainment for your family? With our guests today from the Focus US Plugged In team, we discuss how they shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving family’s the essential tools they need to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live.

Are you a parent, grandparent or carer and in need of support and encouragement? Today’s guest is visionary and CEO of Mainly Music. They provide a time and place where young children and their carers find delight and shared experiences through music and play, accepted for who they are and grow educationally. We discuss the value of Mainly Music and how this program supports families in Australia and around the world.

Are you a parent, grandparent or carer and in need of support and encouragement? Today’s guest is visionary and CEO of Mainly Music. They provide a time and place where young children and their carers find delight and shared experiences through music and play, accepted for who they are and grow educationally. We discuss the value of Mainly Music and how this program supports families in Australia and around the world.

If your child were in trouble, they’d come to you and ask for help, wouldn’t they? But what if they just couldn’t talk about it. Our guest today, Pastor Joel Chelliah, he’s the senior pastor of Citypoint church in Perth. He’s written a book called 'The Chat' that helps Christian parents to be more confident to have those conversations about sex, puberty, pornography and gender.

Across cultures, both men and women commonly view child birth experiences as spiritually transforming and very meaningful. Today’s guest is Jodie McIver, a midwife, pastoral minister and author of Bringing Forth Life: God’s Purposes in Pregnancy and Birth. We will be discussing the privilege of pregnancy and birth and how it parallels God’s work to conform us to the image of Christ.

When two parties find themselves in dispute, they are very often unable to more forward. Today’s guest is Craig Anderson, a nationally accredited mediator. He has a wealth of experience as a senior pastor, leadership coach, and as a mediator. He’s helped many couples; churches and businesses resolve conflict. We’ll be discussing some of the keys of mediation, how we can further understand conflict and how to solve it.