Focus on the Family Africa

DATE	BROADCAST TITLE
1 & 2 JUL	FOR BETTER OR WORSE, IN LAUGHTER AND IN LOSS – I & II B1000885D You should always take your marriage seriously, but having a sense of humour helps! Radio hosts Rick and Bubba will bring a fresh dose of fun to the table. They’ll encourage you to laugh at your differences as you work your way closer to each other and to God. Learn to smile through your circumstances. Resource: Love & Respect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 JUL	“KIDS ARE LIKE PAPARAZZI” AND “WORDS WE SPEAK TO OUR KIDS” LB0023D Do you know that your little one is already a journalist? Dr Gary and Barb Rosberg will talk about how your kids will broadcast events that happen at home when you least expect it. It will make you think twice about the picture you’re painting in front of the kids. Tune in to this compilation of two 10 minutes sessions. Relevant Information: The Great Marriage Experience Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 & 5 JUL	FIGHTING FOR A STRONGER MARRIAGE – I & II B1002452D Fighting… is good for your marriage? That’s the latest from Focus on the Family’s Executive Director of Marriage and Family Formation, Dr. Greg Smalley. He’ll explain how your differences can bring you closer, once you know how to fight right. Resource: Date Night Ideas Resource: The Wholehearted Marriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 JUL	THE VALUE OF DATING YOUR MATE B1000751D Is the romance gone in your marriage? Marriage experts Gary & Barb Rosberg encourage you to keep “dating” your spouse – even when you’ve been married for years. You’ll hear ideas on how to make more time for each other. Resource: 40 Unforgettable Dates With Your Mate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 & 10 JUL	BUILDING A MARRIAGE THAT WILL GO THE DISTANCE – I & II B1000619D How do you turn a good marriage into a great one? Authors Gary and Barbara Rosberg explain how brokenness can actually lead to stronger marital intimacy. It’s not an easy journey, but the payoff is well worth it – for you and your spouse! Resource: 6 Secrets to a Lasting Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 JUL	PRACTICAL TIPS FOR ORGANIZING A BUSY HOME B1000866D Ok… you’re lost, bushwhacking a trail through mounds of papers, used dishes, single socks, a smurf family, snagged in a jump rope, tangled in video game and computer wires. Then… a moment of clarity. You’re not in a jungle, it’s your home! Get ready to do the unthinkable… organize your family! Resource: Making Room for God in Your Hectic Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 JUL	INJECTING FUN INTO YOUR MARRIAGE B1000890D If you and your spouse are battling the boredom bug, one sure-fire cure is laughter. Dr. Greg Smalley will show you how to recapture the humour you once had, by creating an honest-to-goodness Date Night… not to talk about your kids, but to enjoy each other and reconnect. Rediscover the fun and excitement in your marriage. Resource: 40 Unforgettable Dates With Your Mate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 & 16 JUL	HOPE FOR EVERY MARRIAGE – I & II B1002455D Warning signs in traffic are easy to spot, but in marriage… not always so. Out of the blue, Jeff Scrugg’s wife asked for a divorce. He never saw it coming. Their story will get you thinking about protecting your own relationship. Resource: Yes, Your Marriage Can Be Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 JUL	“BE A GAME CHANGER” AND “IS YOUR HILL WORTH DYING ON” LB0024D Your spouse nags you, corrects you in public and constantly has the last word in. You sit back and wonder how is all of this going to end. Join Dr Gary and Barb Rosberg in 2 incredible Coaching Up sessions and learn to “be a Game Changer”. Also ask yourself if “your hill is worth dying for”. Relevant Information: The Great Marriage Experience Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 JUL	WEATHERING THE STORMY SEASONS OF MARRIAGE – I & II B1002463D You love each other. You love God. But behind closed doors your marriage is in trouble. Jill Savage is a pastor’s wife who’s been through it. She was afraid to seek counselling… then her relationship hit the breaking point. Her story will encourage you to take the first steps towards healing. Resource: The Best Advice I Ever Got On Marriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 JUL	DREAMERS WITH GARY & BARBARA ROSBERG LB0021D There’s nothing wrong with being a dreamer, but do you still dream with the one you love? Join marriage coaches, Dr Gary and Barb Rosberg and the Great Marriage Experience as they talk about “Dreaming together in Marriage” and “Following your dreams”. Enjoy this ‘dreamy’ journey in their series called “Coaching Up”. Resource: 6 Secrets to a Lasting Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 JUL	HOW WE GOT ENGAGED B100854D Marriage proposals come in all shapes and sizes… each couple with a unique story about the night she said “yes”! Hear creative, romantic and humorous engagement stories from across the country. It’s all about that special moment, and how he chose to pop the question. Relevant Information: The Great Marriage Experience Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 & 24 JUL	FINDING PURPOSE THROUGH SAVING OTHERS – I & II B1000840D Pulled from her comfortable Christian life into the unthinkably dangerous world of human slavery, Kimberly Smith has seen it all. Her stories, many of them involving children, will break your heart… because they break God’s heart. Discover the truth about human slavery. Resource: Passport Through Darkness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 & 26 JUL	ERADICATING THE ENTITLEMENT MENTALITY OF OUR KIDS – I & II B1002460D You’ve tried time-outs, grounding and taking away their gadgets. Now what? Do your kids still rule the roost while you do all the work? If you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and can’t get your kids to co-operate, join us for fresh insight and a brand new family plan. Resource: Cleaning House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 JUL	GIVING YOUR FAMILY A YEAR-LONG BREAK B1002462D Need some time off? How about a whole year? Meet a woman who challenged her family to stop everything… soccer practice, recitals, all extra-curricular activities. Sound impossible? Join us and hear what it’s like to have 365 days free. Resource: Little House on the Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 & 31 JUL	THE SPIRITUAL IMPACT OF HEALTHY LIVING – I & II B1002464D As Christians, it’s easy to prioritize our spiritual lives over physical fitness and well-being. But we can’t ignore our bodies all together! Gary Thomas helps connect the dots between healthy living and spiritual fitness for the Lord. Discover how you can live better and healthier. Resource: Every Body Matters Resource: Loving Your Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .