Best FamilyLife NZ Podcasts (2024)

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The Relationship Lift - Bricks and Hammers (Bricks 1) 12:40

6h ago12:40

12:40

Our relationships, just like our homes, need maintenance and some tender loving care. Sometimes we need to repaint, and sometimes a complete renovation is required. Today’s conversation is the start of a new series on bricks and hammers. That’s right we’re talking about the types of bricks that we want to build into our marriage and then the hammer…

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The Relationship Lift - First Things First 13:21

5M ago13:21

13:21

Today we discuss putting "First Things First" by using this amazing resource to bring your two worlds together and put some structure into your lives. Step back and take control of your marriage, your family, your life! Check out the resource here: https://www.familylife.nz/online-store/marriage/first-things-first/ For more info about FamilyLife NZ…

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The Relationship Lift - Teaching Kids About The Joy Of Jesus - Christmas Series 12:31

7M ago12:31

12:31

Finding it hard to find Joy in this season? Want to know where to find it and how it actually starts? Here’s what we need to know about how to model joy to our kids authentically, learn from the ways in which Jesus was ‘present’ for people, and how by doing some simple things you can light up their world! For more info about FamilyLife NZ, go to: f…

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The Relationship Lift - Relationships Under Pressure - Christmas Series 12:57

7M ago12:57

12:57

When life gets busy, the pressure tends to build. When we’re stressed we might not be our best selves and this can lead to pressure in our relationships and for underlying issues to become prevailing issues that lead to isolation. If you’re overwhelmed or under pressure right now, there’s HOPE. For more info about FamilyLife NZ, go to: familylife.n…

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The Relationship Lift - Don't Carry The Donkey (Managing Expectations) - Christmas Series 12:29

7M ago12:29

12:29

Christmas can be a busy time of year and the idea is for it to be a season of celebration and joy, but it can easily turn into chaos and perhaps even resentment as we manage competing priorities and differing expectations. How do we make sure this upcoming holiday we have peace in our home? For more info about FamilyLife NZ, go to: familylife.nz To…

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The Relationship Lift - Doing Christmas Together - Christmas Series 11:37

7M ago11:37

11:37

Let's talk passing the pepper pot, thinking less about yourself and rather about how you can be of service to others - especially your spouse and children this festive season. We learn about practising gratitude, extending grace, going slow, giving space, swapping roles and managing conflict. For more info about FamilyLife NZ, go to: familylife.nz …

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The Relationship Lift - Holidays and Celebrations (Marriage Mentoring) 12:39

7M ago12:39

12:39

Celebrating life’s special moments are important. These memories build into the story of who we are as a couple or as a family. When we bring different backgrounds and family traditions with different expectations into our marriage, there’s bound to be competing priorities and we need to create our own traditions that incorporate the best of our ba…

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The Relationship Lift - Parenting (Marriage Mentoring) 10:34

7M ago10:34

10:34

Parenting is an opportunity to work together and strengthen our relationship. It’s the fruit of the “new thing” that we have become as a married couple. It’s an opportunity for us to leave a legacy and build the tribe that God has called us to be. We need to work together as a team. This is part of the Marriage Mentoring series. Read more about Mar…

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The Relationship Lift - Emotional and Physical Intimacy (Marriage Mentoring) 9:57

8M ago9:57

9:57

The goal of marriage is oneness, and oneness is only achieved through intimacy. Emotional and physical intimacy go hand in hand and it requires trust, vulnerability, and a heart to serve one another’s needs This is part of the Marriage Mentoring series. Read more about Marriage Mentoring here: https://familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring/ Find out how …

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The Relationship Lift - Fun and Recreation (Marriage Mentoring) 10:57

8M ago10:57

10:57

All human beings have a need for fun and recreation of some sort. If we are deprived of this or our joy tank is empty, we won’t function like our best selves. If we’re not intentional as a couple or family about what fun and recreation look like, we’ll default to becoming slaves to the easy, destructive “out” that technology offers. This is part of…

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The Relationship Lift - Spirituality and Faith in Marriage (Marriage Mentoring) 13:23

8M ago13:23

13:23

We were created as spirit, soul, and body, and the way we practise our faith in our marriage plays a big part in our union. This is part of the Marriage Mentoring series. Read more about Marriage Mentoring here: https://familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring/ Find out how you can become a Marriage Mentor here: https://www.familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring…

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The Relationship Lift - Household Partnership (Marriage Mentoring) 11:47

8M ago11:47

11:47

Building a home together requires us to serve one another through the principles of sacrifice, partnership and servanthood. This is part of the Marriage Mentoring series. Read more about Marriage Mentoring here: https://familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring/ Find out how you can become a Marriage Mentor here: https://www.familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring…

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The Relationship Lift - Pace and Priorities (Marriage Mentoring) 9:13

9M ago9:13

9:13

Our pace and priorities in life can either be healthy for our relationship as a couple and our common goals as a family, or it can be the source of tension and disconnect that causes us to drift apart. This is part of the Marriage Mentoring series. Read more about Marriage Mentoring here: https://familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring/ Find out how you c…

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The Relationship Lift - Money, marriage, and our journey towards financial intimacy (Marriage Mentoring) 11:14

9M ago11:14

11:14

Our relationship with money can be a major source of tension in our marriage. Working towards unity in this area of our relationship can lead to great joy, satisfaction and blessing. This is part of the Marriage Mentoring series. Read more about Marriage Mentoring here: https://familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring/ Find out how you can become a Marriag…

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The Relationship Lift - Rituals and Habits (Marriage Mentoring) 11:46

9M ago11:46

11:46

Rituals and Habits have the power to make or break a relationship. When was the last time you evaluated your daily, weekly, or monthly rituals as a couple? This is part of the Marriage Mentoring series. Read more about Marriage Mentoring here: https://familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring/ Find out how you can become a Marriage Mentor here: https://www.…

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The Relationship Lift - Conflict and practising the art of forgiveness (Marriage Mentoring) 13:09

10M ago13:09

13:09

Conflict exists in all relationships. How you deal with it makes all the difference. Here are a few things that are needed for relationships to thrive when dealing with conflict. This is part of the Marriage Mentoring series. Read more about Marriage Mentoring here: https://familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring/ Find out how you can become a Marriage Me…

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The Relationship Lift - Overcoming communication breakdown in marriage (Marriage Mentoring) 10:03

10M ago10:03

10:03

Overcoming communication breakdown in marriage - one of the most common reasons communication breaks down in marriage and how to solve it...By FamilyLife NZ

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Guest Episode - Be The Dad with Ferg Turnbull 47:49

10M ago47:49

47:49

Wynand interviews Ferg Turnbul, New Zealand author and father of five on his new book Be The Dad. It is a book for men who would never normally read a parenting/relationship/dad life book, full of quick tips to be a great Dad and Husband and enjoy your life while doing it. A perfect gift for those important men and fathers in your life. Inside are …

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The Relationship Lift - Showing Love in Relationships (Marriage Mentoring) 9:17

11M ago9:17

9:17

Wynand Jacobs from FamilyLife NZ talks with Kat about the complexities of demonstrating love in relationships especially when different personalities come into play. This is part of the Marriage Mentoring series. Read more about Marriage Mentoring here: https://familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring/ Find out how you can become a Marriage Mentor here: ht…

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The Relationship Lift - Cultivating Gratitude (Marriage Mentoring) 10:09

11M ago10:09

10:09

Some helpful advice on how we can cultivate gratitude in our relationships and not take each other for granted. This is part of the Marriage Mentoring series. Read more about Marriage Mentoring here: https://familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring/ Find out how you can become a Marriage Mentor here: https://www.familylife.nz/marriage-mentoring/become-ment…

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The Relationship Lift - Priority, Permanence, and Passion - The Master Plan (2 of 2) 7:37

11M ago7:37

7:37

Thriving marriages are built on the foundations of Priority, Permanence, and Passion. To look at the "HOW" of marriage, we need to look at God's design - His Master Plan - for marriage. We're exploring some of the foundational principles that we'll be wise to remember in terms of how to see our marriages thrive.…

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The Relationship Lift - There is a BIGGER PURPOSE behind marriage - The Master Plan (1 of 2) 11:59

11M ago11:59

11:59

Master Plan looks at God's design for marriage, highlights that marriage is more significant than we may think, and invites people to adopt God's design for our relationship. But first, why? Let's talk about struggle, focus and purpose.By FamilyLife NZ

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The Relationship Lift - Marriage Drift - 3 - Learning To Dream Again 9:15

12M ago9:15

9:15

Is there hope for those who may have experienced marriage drift? How can you get a new relationship? The importance of prioritising the relationship (focus): swimming between the flags and dreaming together. Maybe plan a vacation, a weekend getaway for just the 2 of you, or simply have a regular date night. Wynand chats with Tom and Kat about marri…

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The Relationship Lift - Marriage Drift - 2 - "Remembering how and why the journey started" 11:37

12M ago11:37

11:37

What's your mission in marriage? Do you even have one? How would you identify or perhaps somewhat measure relationship drift in your own marriage? Wynand chats with Tom and Kat about marriage drift - looking at what marriage drift is, what red flags help us become aware of it and remembering once again how and why the journey started in the first p…

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The Relationship Lift - Marriage Drift - 1 - "Why do couples drift?" 7:36

12M ago7:36

7:36

Is this one of the most common challenges that marriages face? Do all marriages experience drift, or does it mean we're incompatible if we do? Wynand chats with Tom and Kat about marriage drift - looking at what marriage drift is, what red flags help us become aware of it and remembering once again how and why the journey started in the first place…

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Prayer and the Brain | How to Pray | Talking to Jesus 42:19

2+ y ago42:19

42:19

In this discussion with Anne Muir, we explore the brain science behind prayer and some ideas that would help you engage your whole brain when you pray. The goal is to pray from a place of connection to God as opposed to praying towards trying to reach him. Anne is passionate about helping people engage with God in simple and practical ways. It's al…

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S1E9 (part 2) - FLNZ Podcast - Married with kids - The 3 R’s on the mission of raising the next generation 43:08

3y ago43:08

43:08

Receiving, Raising, and Releasing your children There are two roles in the world that are unique to you. Your role as a husband or wife and your role as a father or mother. In any other role you play, you’ll probably be replaced within months, weeks, or even days after you leave. Needless to say, your success in these roles is probably the most sig…

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Prayer of Blessing for Families of New Zealand 2:34

3y ago2:34

2:34

FamilyLife New Zealand in conjunction with Sheena Harris has developed A Prayer of Blessing for Families of New Zealand for you to listen to and pray over your family, street, neighbourhood, and the country regularly. Let's see a nation covered in prayer and look towards the transformation that comes when Christians take their authority to stand in…

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S1E9 (part 1) - FLNZ Podcast - Married with kids - The 3 R’s on the mission of raising the next generation 28:56

3y ago28:56

28:56

Receiving, Raising, and Releasing your children There are two roles in the world that are unique to you. Your role as a husband or wife and your role as a father or mother. In any other role you play, you’ll probably be replaced within months, weeks, or even days after you leave. Needless to say, your success in these roles is probably the most sig…

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S1 Bonus Episode - Marriage Mentoring - Neil and Sharol Josephson 36:58

3y ago36:58

36:58

You may not have the perfect marriage, but the journey you've been on together as a couple could help someone else not make the same mistakes you've made. Marriage Mentoring is an initiative by FamilyLife to equip couples who are a season ahead in marriage to come alongside a younger married couple and facilitate some of the conversations that lead…

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S1E8 (part 2) - How to be effective in your role as a husband or wife 31:29

3y ago31:29

31:29

For a sports team to perform at the top of their game it is important that all the players take in their positions. No one player on the team is more important than the other, but everyone has a different role to play. Together they achieve much more than they each could on their own. In marriage, each of us has a different role to play. Again, one…

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S1E8 (part 1) - How to be effective in your role as a husband or wife 32:11

3y ago32:11

32:11

For a sports team to perform at the top of their game it is important that all the players take in their positions. No one player on the team is more important than the other, but everyone has a different role to play. Together they achieve much more than they each could on their own. In marriage, each of us has a different role to play. Again, one…

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S1 Bonus Episode: Yvonne Godfrey - Effective Parenting (part 2) 24:41

3y ago24:41

24:41

We all know that parenting adds a whole new level of complexity, challenge and demands on our marriage. This second part with Yvonne Godfrey wraps up the strategies and tools we can use to enhance our parenting and make it more effective for better relationships. Yvonne is the founder of the MIOMO programme and passionate about helping young people…

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S1 Bonus Episode: Yvonne Godfrey - Effective Parenting (part 1) 27:59

3+ y ago27:59

27:59

We all know that parenting adds a whole new level of complexity, challenge and demands on our marriage. That is why I’m excited about our guest in the studio today Yvonne Godfrey. Yvonne is the founder of the MIOMO programme and passionate about helping young people transition into adulthood. She also works with parents to help them raise responsib…

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S1E7 (part 2) - Sex In Marriage 29:50

3+ y ago29:50

29:50

Part 2 of the much anticipated two-episode discussion: Sex In Marriage - is here to wrap up the month of romance! This topic can be a major challenge for couples simply because it's not something people feel comfortable talking about, yet the health of your sex life in marriage plays a vital role in the strength of your connection as a couple.…

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S1E7 (part 1) - Sex In Marriage 27:01

3+ y ago27:01

27:01

The much anticipated episode is here just in time for Valentine's day - Sex In Marriage! This topic can be a major challenge for couples simply because it's not something people feel comfortable talking about, yet the health of your sex life in marriage plays a vital role in the strength of your connection as a couple.…

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S1E6 - Handling Conflict 43:36

3+ y ago43:36

43:36

Conflict is common to all marriages. Choosing to deal well with conflict will make all the difference in our relationship. Conflict is an opportunity for us to grow together. In today's show we unpack 2 models of dealing with conflict; GRIPE and GROWBy FamilyLife NZ

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S1E5 - Differences 34:09

3+ y ago34:09

34:09

Our differences aren't right or wrong, they're just different. In todays show we unpack a new way of looking at differences and how we can work together to thrive in our reltionshipBy FamilyLife NZ

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S1E4 - The Master Plan 45:12

4y ago45:12

45:12

Someone once told me: “If a hammer is the only tool in your toolbox, you’ll treat everything like it is a nail.” Now although that saying relates to broadening your skillset and mastering your trade, I think the concept leads to some valuable reflection on invention and purpose. The purpose of a hammer is to drive a nail into an object, but when I …

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S1E3 - Let's Talk 39:10

4y ago39:10

39:10

Good communication is a team sport. It requires a communicator with a clear message and an active listener reflecting back on what they’ve heard. How often do we miss each other in our relationships because we communicate differently? There is hope. In today’s episode, we unpack some practical ideas to sharpen your communication so the two of you c…

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S1E2 - Marriage Myths 33:54

4y ago33:54

33:54

“And they both lived happily ever after”… Said no one ever! A more accurate phrase would be along the lines of: “If only I knew…” Most of us have been exposed to a steady stream of ideas about marriage that doesn’t serve us well. We think: “If I could only find ‘the one’, then my life would be complete”. Instead, many people fall in love, tie the k…

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S1E1 - How Relationships Flourish 30:21

4y ago30:21

30:21

Relationships are never stagnant, they are always going somewhere. You are either intentionally moving towards oneness or you might be unintentionally drifting towards isolation. FamilyLife exists because we know when people develop effective relationship skills, their relationships flourish. Learning how to better deal with conflict, express your …

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Special Edition - Questions and Answers with Steve and Wynand 34:40

4y ago34:40

34:40

This special edition of the FamilyLife New Zealand podcast was recorded as a question and answer session for you to get to know the team a bit better.By FamilyLife NZ

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