Family Matters: Recent Episodes

Adventist Radio London

If you enjoy a Sunday morning full of fun and laughter, please join, Family Matters is presented by Barbara Lawrence every Sunday morning from 7am to 9am. The first hour will feature devotions and stories presented by young children and young people. From 8am join me with my special guest(s) and usually an expert where we will talk about “real life” topics that will inspire, inform and educate you. We cover children, family, education and relationships. You won’t be disappointed. But if you miss the Sunday show you can tune in again every Friday at 2pm so there is no need to miss out. Join in the conversation too on Adventist Radio London.

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This week, the ladies discuss spending money and money saving tips, amidst the rise in inflation and cost-of-living.

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This week, the ladies share their experiences with grief and loss and discuss different ways to grieve and how Christians can rely on God to get through difficult times.

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Barbara is joined by Tara and Pedro Goddard to discuss their roles in ministry, and how Tara began using her talents to witness and inspire others through the music industry.

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This week, Ej is joined by Artist Ruth Maxwell.

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This week, the ladies discuss the effects Covid-19 has had on the church as we once knew it.

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This week, Barbara and Toyin speak with ARL Listeners who share their love for their mothers in honour of Mothering Sunday.

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In this episode of Ladies Lounge, the ladies discuss the topic of Role models.

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Barbara and Rona discuss how important prayer is in the upbringing of our children.

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In this episode, the ladies discuss new year's resolutions.

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This week, Barbara is joined by some special guests to discuss Christmas.

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The ladies are back, this week discussing all things Christmas.

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This week, Barbara Lawrence and co-hosts speak on the topic of gratitude.

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This week, Barbara Lawrence is joined by Dani, who shares his journey of becoming a father.

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In celebration of Black History Month, Barbara is joined by special guests to discuss the topic of Black Wealth.

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Barbara Lawrence and co-host Augustus Lawrence are joined by special Guests Dr D.Robbert Kennedy and Dr June Kennedy to discuss the topic of Parental Legacy.

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In this episode, the ladies are joined by special guests to talk about black history month, and how it affects society. How should Christian people celebrate Black History Month?

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Barbara is joined by Pastor Hilton, who speaks on what he's witnessed in terms of dating in the church, and shares his advice on how to let God guide the dating and marriage process.

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In this episode, the ladies speak on their personal experiences of how they learned to trust God and the power of Prayer.

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Barbara Lawrence talks with her special guest Serena Nwokeye on the topic of self care and what that looks like for Christians.

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In today's show, Dr Ince Greenaway is back, and talks with Barbara Lawrence about the importance of education, and how migrating from Barbados to the UK affected her school experience.

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Barbara Lawrence is joined by Dr Ince Greenaway once again, this time talking about death, bereavement and suffering.

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Barbara Lawrence hosts another edition of Ladies Lounge. In today's show, the ladies have a discussion on menopause.

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Barbara Lawrence and a special guest discuss Sickle Cell disease. What is it, and who does it affect?

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Barbara Lawrence speaks with a guest about easter traditions, and what the holiday really means to Christian people.

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Happy Mother's Day! Barbara Lawrence and Rhona Hamilton discuss the occasion and motherhood.

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Barbara Lawrence and special guests talk about what they enjoy most Christmas time and speak on the true meaning of the national holiday.

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Bryan and Ruth Maxwell speak with couple Emanuel and Carla about raising children in an intercultural family.

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Barbara Lawrence and a special guest discuss; 'How can I develop character in my child?'

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Barbara Lawrence and Rhona Hamilton discuss the importance of mothers, and the support they must provide to a family.

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A Malawian-English couple shares the story of how they got together, and how their different cultures affected their relationship.

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Barbara Lawrence hosts another edition with special guest Christina Attwood as she shares her experience as an entrepreneur and the setting up of various start-up companies.

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Barbara Lawrence and Rhona Hamilton discuss the effects of domestic abuse on children with special guest Dr Norma Sarsby, Head of Safeguarding and Looked After Children in Croydon.

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Barbara Lawrence and Rhona Hamilton discuss domestic violence with special guest Dr Norma Sarsby, Head of Safeguarding and Looked After Children in Croydon.

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This week Barbara Lawrence and Rhona Hamilton gets up, close and personal with Sammy and Sheila Massiah talking about their life and what role music has and is playing in it. We also listen to Sammy’s latest song 'Eagles in Flight!'

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Dr Lynda Ince-Greenaway explores the themes and lessons learnt in her book. Today's programme marks the first of five instalments looking at Dr Ince's book - Hard truth: Growing Out of Adversity’. You will be inspired and intrigued as we discuss loss and finding love.

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The Family Matters show this week is called “What Happened Next?” We have several past guests sharing their new experiences and tips including how to find a partner during Covid. Not to be missed.

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Barbara Lawrence and special guests Pastor Warren Gillin, Sammy Messiah and Vicki Lyons discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and racism.

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Barbara Lawrence with special guests Donna Fletcher-Bryan, David Bryan and Jacqueline Hinds talk about how we can support young people as they prepare to return to education and normal life in a few weeks time.

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Barbara Lawrence hosts today's show with Rhona Hamilton where they discuss with special guests the benefits and challenges of a christian education, with particular focus on Stanborough Park Secondary School.

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Ruth and Bryan Maxwell host another edition of this series with their special guest Sherri-Lee Galloway who talks about her experience of and working in the field of child counselling.

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In this episode of Crazy About Mental Health, Ruth & Bryan speak to Edith an Occupational Therapist, Entrepreneur, Inspirational / Motivational Speaker.

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Barbara Lawrence is joined by the Cudjoe Family to talk about the pros and cons of homeschooling.

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Barbara Lawrence hosts another edition of Ladies Lounge. Today's programme looks at living with the Coronavirus in the world of work, family, diet and exercise.

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Barbara Lawrence with special guests Rhona Hamilton and Vicky Lyons discuss the pros and cons of family worship.

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Ruth and Bryan Maxwell host the next instalment of their show with two special guests, Lyndy, a mental health nurse and Thembie Mapingire, the co-ordinator of the Cornerstone Counselling service.

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Barbara Lawrence discusses the topic of domestic abuse with special guest Pastor Les Ackie, the British Union Conference Director for Children and Family Ministries.

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In May's instalment of Ladies Lounge, our host Barbara Lawrence with Toyin, EJ, Denise and special guest Robert sit down to talk about the different challenges and changes being experienced in this time of living with the Coronavirus.

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Ruth and Bryan Maxwell talk about ways to survive the lockdown with special guest Gail Windrass.

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The Ladies, Barbara, EJ, Toyin and Denise discuss Proverbs 31, the Virtuous Woman and decide whether it's possible to achieve this example of womanhood in the 21st century.

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Barbara Lawrence sits down with Rhona Hamilton and Sha-Lee to discuss the effects and impact of loneliness.

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Bryan and Ruth Maxwell are joined by a special guest, Marvia who shares her experiences working as a mental health professional.

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Barbara Lawrence sits down with Rhona Hamilton to consider the importance of International Women's Day

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The Ladies - Barbara, Toyin, EJ and Denise, discuss and share their experiences of the 'empty nest syndrome'.

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Ruth and Bryan Maxwell talk to Sam who shares her experience of depression.

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In this first edition of the Ladies Lounge, EJ and Toyin join Barbara to discuss forgiveness.

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Barbara Lawrence discusses this imortant subject with special guest Rhona Hamilton.

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Ruth and Bryan Maxwell discuss mental health with Alpha Collins, a psychiatric health professional.

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The Maxwells reflect on 7 years of married life with special guest Pastor Colin Stewart

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Conclusion of the Women of Faith series of workshops with Barbara Lawrence with the creator and facilitator of the programme, Jacqueline Hinds

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Discussion on the Women of Faith Programme on emotional intelligence with creator Jacqueline Hinds

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Discussion on the Women of Faith Programme on emotional intelligence with creator Jacqueline Hinds

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Discussion on the Women of Faith Programme on emotional intelligence with creator Jacqueline Hinds

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Discussion on the Women of Faith Programme on emotional intelligence with creator Jacqueline Hinds

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Finding solutions to common child behaviour problems

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Finding solutions to common child behaviour problems

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Host Barbara Lawrence in conversation with Carol Lilley talking about goals, why many people don’t set them, and the difference between goals and New Years resolutions.

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Black History Month special. From Dreams To Reality. Barbara speaks with Madina King who faced many challenges in becoming a Kids Wellness Interior Designer. But she never gave up. Catch the live shows every Sunday between 7-9am on Adventist Radio London.

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Marriage and relationship coach, Hilton Samuel, in conversation with Barbara Lawrence and Rhona Hamilton about singleness.

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Barbara and guest, a parent who has children that are subject to certain food allergies discuss the issues around anaphylaxis reactions.

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Barbara and guest discus issues around Sickle Cell and how to cope effectively with the condition. You can catch the live show, "Family Breakfast" every Sunday between 7-9am on Adventist Radio London. Connect on DAB in London, online at www.adventistradio.london, or via your App Store.

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Mike Johnson, Jezreel Asare, and Kallie Wheeler discuss the impact of fathers and father-figures in their lives and also a discussion on Social Media.