Brothers, Take (and Enjoy) Your Holiday Time
I remember the first time I took a few weeks off as a Lead Pastor. I almost felt guilty. We were a small church. I had been there about a year, and ...
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Brothers, Take (and Enjoy) Your Holiday Time
I remember the first time I took a few weeks off as a Lead Pastor. I almost felt guilty. We were a small church. I had been there about a year, and ...
The Power of a Father’s Apology
Whether your children are fully grown, or still crawling on your lap, the power of an apology can transform your relationship. “I’m sorry” ...
A Marriage Back from the Ashes
Shauna and John had been married 25 years when their family fell apart. The Australian couple had been living apart for months, and divorce seemed ...
Redeeming a Marriage and Childhood Wounds
Hear the story of Grammy award-winner Russ Taff and his wife Tori. Away from the spotlight, Russ was tormented by childhood abuse and family ...
Faith, Death and Pills II
When we think about the challenges we see people facing in the world around us, we can quickly become overwhelmed. Today’s guest isNic Mackay, ...
Faith, Death and Pills I
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, ...
Mediation
When two parties find themselves in dispute, they are very often unable to more forward. Today’s guest is Craig Anderson, a nationally accredited ...
All Life is Valuable I
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 ...
6 Conflict Resolution Principles for Pastors
Our aim as pastors and church leaders should not be “conflict avoidance” but “conflict resolution.” Here are a few things to keep in mind. ...
Recognising and Navigating Trauma
When we experience trauma, it can rewrite how we see the world, how we see others and how we see ourselves. Multiple studies have shown that trauma ...
When your Spouse Struggles with past Trauma
A spouse can bring pain, triggers and irrational responses to a marriage when he or she has experienced trauma that’s unresolved. But with love ...
Defining and Understanding Trauma
Not all traumatic experiences are equal, but the way the body reacts to trauma is similar in every situation. Two broad categories might be called ...