This week on Homegrown we're talking to Joseph from Dunedin band The Falconets about their new album and what inspires their music!

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This week on Homegrown we are talking to Juliagrace about her new EP. It is a wonderfully simple yet expressive recording of classic hymns. Plus as a special treat… hear Massad’s hot new single.

Made with the help of NZ On Air, it’s Homegrown, Friday Nights at 11 on Life FM.

This week on Homegrown we are looking at a bunch of new albums that are being launched early this year and in some cases at Parachute 2013, including Luke Parker, Strahan, The Ember Days, Edge Kingsland and more!

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In this week’s Behind the Music segment we get to know Tiffany Arbuckle Lee – better known as 'Plumb'.

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Correction: Plumb herself just listened to this and tweeted us:

“Love this. Wanted you to know it was Ken Davis who became a Christian how you explained, not me Ha! No worries!” and “Not a big deal! Great job otherwise!”.

Whoops. I blame Mr Google. Who would’ve thought not every fact on the internet was 100% true?!

Question 1

In your experience what are 3 common traits that women look for in men and vice versa?

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Question 2

What happens when your partners has really close friends of the opposite sex?

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Question 3

How much of your friends opinions should play into your relationship?

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Question 1

I found out my mate cheated on his partner. I’ve since become good friends with his fiancé and feel she has a right to know. My loyalties lie with my mate and from what I know it’s not happening anymore, so should I just leave it alone? Problem is I feel like every time we all hang out it eats away at me just knowing.

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Question 2

My Boyfriend and I have been dating for 17 months, I am 23 and you could say I’m quite keen to get married relatively soon. It’s not a topic we have ever discussed and I would like to bring it up with him, but I don’t know whether the ball is fully in his court. Should I start hinting or leave it up to him - after all God is in control?

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Question 3

Life: My girlfriend of 3 years is brought up buddhist. She believes there is a god but my god is not the only one. She goes to church occasionally with me but is turned off with how much God is the centre of everything. I pray a lot. I want her to know God like I do so she understands. How to approach this?

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Question 1

Help I think I’m in love with my girlfriend's best friend… is there any scenario where you see this working?

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Question 2

Where do you draw the line in compromising things for the person you’re in a relationship with?

What are some things you wouldn’t recommend compromise on?

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Question 3

I have always had a difficult relationship with my Dad, but I feel like as I get older, the problem gets bigger. Im 22, single, working full time and living at home. As a girl, I have always wished to feel treasured and loved by my Dad and it's something I have always missed. I don't doubt that he loves me, but he doesn't show it nor does he show any respect for me. No matter how hard I try I always feel invisible to him and Im getting tired of feeling like a doormat. When I try and talk to him about it, he usually interrupts, cuts me off or gets angry and ends the conversation. What can I do so that he will see me as a real person?

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Question 1

How can two people who are so clearly different get along so well? It breaks my heart when thinking about NOT having him in my life but I dont know what the heck I am going to do anymore.

Ideas?

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Question 2

Hey my boyfriend and I just broke up, he wants to stay friends but I don’t know if I can handle that, should I stay friends with him because we do still get along well?  Won’t it become too complicated when one of us starts dating someone else?

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Question 3

Life hey love doc! Im a teenage girl and have developed a habit of masturbating. Is it ok for girls to masturbate?

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Last week TobyMac made history by topping the mainstream charts in the States. It was the first time in almost 15 years that a Christian album made number one on the Billboard 200.

A few days ago we announced the line-up for this summer’s Parachute Festival.

And our album of the week on Life FM was from Justin Bieber.

On the Forum this Sunday we’re talking about music.

Is some music more ‘Christian’ than others? What about ‘worship’ music – how would you define that?

What do YOU listen to? What inspires and impacts you?

Listen below for the audio.

Question 1

I've been going out with a guy for a few months now and he has mentioned the L word to me a few times, but I haven't. How do you know when you're in love?

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Question 2

My wife is very driven and works around the clock, problem is we barely spend any time together. I've brought it up with her but she just says things will slow down soon but they never do. How do I get her to see me as a priority without having to sacrifice the career she works so hard for?

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Question 3

I have started having feelings for my boss and he has started flirting with me too. But is it a bad idea to mix business with pleasure so to speak?

Listen below for the Love Doctor's response.