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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 pa... more
FAQs about Family Matters:How many episodes does Family Matters have?The podcast currently has 1,227 episodes available.
November 18, 2021Unfaithful husband wants to date other womenWhen it comes to infidelity in a marriage relationship, there can be no grey area. A spouse should never be asked to turn a blind eye to extramarital relationships, because the very nature of marriage is a sacred bond between man and woman, and this vow should not be undermined....more5minPlay
November 17, 2021Three-year-old boy is playing dress upWhen a young boy chooses to play with girls’ toys or loves to join in girly fantasy games, is this a warning sign that he may be struggling with gender identification? We’re discussing this in a little more detail...more5minPlay
November 17, 2021How Dads Teach Daughters About ModestyThere is so much to be said for the enormous role that a father plays in his daughter’s life, and especially in her confidence. A father shapes the way a girl sees herself in society, and so he has a great influence on feeding her self-worth....more5minPlay
November 16, 2021Importance of marital sex in biblical viewA common question for couples, particularly women, who may be struggling in their marriage is: ‘Why is sex so important?’ When there is a lack of interest in sex or a big difference in a couple’s sexual libidos, this is often a recipe for disaster in the relationship, and couples who find themselves in this situation should seek to find the appropriate help before it’s too late....more5minPlay
November 15, 2021Sharing Marriage frustrations with familyIn every marriage, there are going to be conflicts and frustrations between husband and wife, and sometimes an outside perspective can be just what you need to get back on track. But one needs to be careful about where that counsel comes from because even family members can often be a hindrance if they are overly invested....more5minPlay
November 14, 2021Reconciling Christian suffering and all things working for goodWhen life takes a turn for the worse, and you experience suffering and heartache, it’s very difficult to hear the words, “God works all things for the good”, because things may not look good at all to you. Going through trials and tribulation is never easy, and yet the bible tells us that we will have to endure hardship in this life....more5minPlay
November 11, 2021Pre-schooler terrified with bugsHow can I help my small child deal with his overwhelming fear of insects? He's always been a little scared of bugs, but recently he was bitten by something at school during snack time, and now he gets hysterical every time the class is supposed to go outside. What's the solution?...more5minPlay
November 10, 2021Opposite sex friendship in marriageIs it wrong for a married person to have a friend of the opposite sex? While my spouse was away on a week-long missions trip, I enlisted a male friend from work to come over and help me care for our eighteen-month-old daughter. In the process, we ended up watching movies together or working on office-related projects after my daughter went to bed. When my husband came home, he was very unhappy about this and expressed fear that I might be involved in an affair. He seems to think it's impossible for two adults of the opposite sex to have a non-sexual relationship. He's even asked that I never spend time with this co-worker again. I'm cooperating with his request, but I can't help feeling resentful of his unfounded suspicions. What do you think?...more5minPlay
November 09, 2021Child with a problem of stealingHow can we stop our four-year-old from stealing? It seems like everywhere we go – church, stores, museums, friends' houses – he walks out with something that doesn't belong to him. I have a feeling that he's just being irresponsible he puts things in his pocket and then forgets about them. My husband and I have talked to him several times about why this behavior is wrong. We've told him what the Bible has to say about stealing. We've even tried punishing him. But he keeps doing it. What should we do now?...more5minPlay
November 08, 2021Obesity in childrenDo you have any ideas for helping a pre-teen child who is seriously overweight? He loves food and gets extremely disappointed when we turn down his requests for snacks and treats. He also becomes depressed after several days of healthy eating. How can we reverse this trend?...more5minPlay
FAQs about Family Matters:How many episodes does Family Matters have?The podcast currently has 1,227 episodes available.