Faith in Kids

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Welcome to parenting! First time parents Pete and Danielle bring the laughs, honesty and wisdom as we hear about vomiting in Asda, pacing round parks and the surprising amount of time spent getting a baby to sleep.Join in the fun and share this encouraging episode with any new parents you know!People:Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsPete and Danielle are first time parents to Isaac. They live in south west London where Danielle works part time for UCCF as a London team leader supporting and resourcing university students to share the good news of Jesus across the capital. Pete is a youth worker at Dundonald Church partnering with families to help disciple and evangelise secondary school aged young people.Keywordsparenting, Christian parenting, family, challenges, joys, spiritual insights, new parents, parenting advice, family dynamics, everyday parenting, parenting, faith, community, support, social media, early childhood, encouragement, prayer, Christian parenting, familySupport the show

How can we talk to our children about science?Can Christians disagree well over the age of the earth, big bang and baptism?Is Ed dull for getting so excited about a tortoise?Is it odd that Amy knows so much about the green anaconda?With inspirational chat about climate change, migrating swallows, elephants, leaves and Amy's two pieces of string that somehow explain everything.Join Professor Grandad John Wyatt and his son Tim for an amateur's guide to talking science with your children.People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsProfessor John Wyatt - is a retired doctor (working as a paediatrician specialising in the care of newborn babies at a leading neonatal intensive care unit for more than 25 years), author, speaker and research scientist. John is a doting grandfather to Tim's daughter, looking after her one day a week (along with his wife).Tim Wyatt - is a religion and social affairs journalist, writing for in The Guardian, The Times, The Economist, and The Daily Telegraph. He is married with a 4 year old daughter.Resources:Together Tim and John host the Matters of Life and Death podcast, part of Premier Unbelievable. Recent episodes include discussions on gender medicine, technology and assisted suicide.Support the show

As many parents find out their primary school places and start to “get school ready” Ed and Amy take a humorous look at playground parent stereotypes and consider how to help each one learn how to depend on Christ. With education idol Ian… and child obsessed Cheryl among the cast - you won't want to miss it! Can you spot your struggle?? Can you guess which is Amy and which is Ed?People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsSupport the show

Many of the challenges of parenting are linked to our lack of control. We can't always control what our kids do, their struggles, the influences around them or the future, it can feel like we are parenting on the precipice! Good news, this episode is a balm to every parent's fears as Rachel Wilson returns with calm wisdom, a brilliant reminder to spot the gifts the Lord gives and a tear jerking sports day story. Listen in and be walked away from the cliff edge of panic to greater dependance on the Lord. Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsRachel Wilson - Co-Author of ‘The Life You Never Expected' with her husband Andrew. Her first episode with us can be found here.Resources:The Life You Never Expected - Rachel & Andrew WilsonUnexpected Blessings - Sandra PeopleSupport the show

Amy and her Mum go free wheeling without Ed! They talk sobbing with a toddler. Parenting a monster and Amy being the easy child. We didn't see that coming. Talking about the aches of motherhood, and how we can approach mothering Sunday with grace. As well as strong opinions about a single daffodil, campaigning to allow women on motorways and Amy's two kitchen messages that keep her trooping on.Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsMary Shorter - Fondly known to her family as Mother Mary is Amy's Mum. She has 4 grown up children who are all married and 12 Grandchildren and no Grand-dogs.  She is a retired accountant and has been involved in church life in various capacities – toddler group leader, treasurer, Sunday school teacher, she is currently coffee rota commandant, fellowships walk co-ordinator and heads up BBC – brews, bakes and chat a friendship group for seniors at her church.Support the show

Joy Carter was adopted during the Nigerian Civil war by a Christian couple. She came to the UK, only to experience bullying and racism. Joy has discovered that her name is a gift from the Lord. As a comedian and as an advocate she knows how to find joy in the hardest of circumstances. Join the joyful journey as Ed talks escalators and Amy goes mountain biking for the Lord. There is joy to be found!Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsJoy Carter - Joy is a comedian and advocate, helping people engage with adoptees' stories. She has worked with the government, Social Work England and many charities. Resources:JoyTalk is a stand-up comedy show about humour!Support the show

What have you built that you're really proud of? Jam knows the answer to that question straight away! Find out what it is and… what's so amazing about Common Cuckoos – and can Ed impersonate one? (He can!) Nehemiah's finished building (including the Dung Gate), but how does he keep God's people standing upright and leaning on each other? We find out in our final instalment of God's Big Build with a sketch, a briefing and the exciting sing-a-long chorus of We are the Church by Awesome Cutlery. Singalong to the whole song HERE.Get Resources for God's Big Build HERESupport the show

As parents, can we model and help our children see prayer as more than pennies we put in the heavenly sweet machine to get what we want? Come and hear an honest and practical conversation about praying with and for our kids with Ed, Amy & Pastor Ste Casey - author of I Prayed and Nothing Changed.Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsSte Casey - is the pastor of Speke Baptist Church in Liverpool. He is also on the executive committee of Biblical Counselling UK (BCUK) - he leads the Liverpool certificate course with his wife Jane. Together they have 6 daughters and he is also a passionate and aerodynamic road cyclist!  Resources:I Prayed and Nothing Changed by Ste Casey is out now.Support the show

When did you last make a promise? How did it go? Ed's promise had him dashing across London while Jam had a great time with a clear plastic cyclone of dust. God's people have been making promises but they're not going very well. Fun facts about party food, including the origin story of the Hawaiian pizza. Such a packed show – with a big chunk of Nehemiah, a briefing and a sketch - and a brilliant Awesome Cutlery song about how we are a Good News Family. This is God's Big Build #5. Only one left!Get Resources for God's Big Build HERESupport the show

Stories of war, battles won by cats, soldiers pretending to be more soldiers and the second most valuable painting in the world. Except it isn't. With a short prayer - Strengthen my hands! - Nehemiah keeps going for a long time as he contends with stinking fibs made up out of the heads of his enemies. Nehemiah doesn't really want to be king, does he? A briefing, a sketch and a classic banger from Awesome Cutlery. Find more resources on God's Big Build HERE.Support the show

We've got a treat for you today from our archive - an absolute gem of an interview with Rachel Wilson.Finding out your child has autism can turn the world on its head. That was Rachel Wilson's experience. Hear about the ups and the downs in this conversation with Ed and Amy on one of our most requested topics. People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsRachel Wilson - Co-Author of ‘The Life You Never Expected' with her husband Andrew.Resources:The Life You Never Expected - Rachel & Andrew WilsonUnexpected Blessings - Sandra PeopleSupport the show

Can you eat upside down? When your tummy rumbles, does that mean you're hungry? And what do you do when the food runs out? Nehemiah had it all to do in Jerusalem as he led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the gates (including the Dung Gate). And he shows us how we look after in the church for God's glory. There's a sketch, a briefing and a sneaky preview of a brand new track from a brand new album from Dumbrocks!Support the show

Have you got the skills to build a wall? What happens when you don't know how you can help? Ed and Jam are back with Nehemiah who is trying to rebuild walls of Jerusalem with butchers, bakers and candlestick makers. Plus fun facts about another famous wall, a sketch and another press briefing and an old favourite that Jam totally loves by Awesome Cutlery: We are the Church.Find more resources on God's Big Build HERE.Support the show

The journey continues as Ed & Amy go off-road into the harder parenting moments. Whatever the stage of parenting, there will be situations that take us and our children to our limits. Listen in to a few scenarios....- The screaming toddler on the floor of the supermarket aisle. - The lonely child who has no friends to play with in the playground.- The crisis with a teen that involves the emergency services.For all of these, Christ has a better story to offer our hearts and for us to hold out to our child.Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Resources:Everyday Talk by John Younts - Talking freely and naturally about God with your childrenCount Yourself Calm by Eliza Huie - Taking BIG feelings to a BIG God Raising Confident Kids by Ed Drew - A Parent's Guide to Grounding Identity in ChristSupport the show

When did it go all wrong for you? And what did you do next? And what does that have to do with pajamas? EVERYTHING! Ed and Jam are back with a new series on Nehemiah called God's Big Build, with the usual fun facts, but also an EXCLUSIVE to a press conference that tells us all we need to know about Nehemiah. Throw in a sketch and song by Slugs and Bugs (Trust in the Lord) and we're ready to saddle up and clip clop our way back to Jerusalem to get building!Find out more about God's Big Build HERESupport the show

What better way to start the year than with a hope filled chat with top friends Ed & Amy?Here is encouragement, honesty and inspiration for the Christian parent to lean in and go again as we:- explain where we are going - explore emotions  - share the hope filled truth we have in everyday walk to school and argue over a screen momentsA great place to begin your parenting adventures of 2025!Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Resources:Everyday Talk by John Younts - Talking freely and naturally about God with your childrenCount Yourself Calm by Eliza Huie - Taking BIG feelings to a BIG God Raising Confident Kids by Ed Drew - A Parent's Guide to Grounding Identity in ChristSupport the show

The Table is set! It's so very nearly Christmas! And it's been full of surprises. Ed fixed an oven, Jam fixed a vacuum cleaner but the really big surprise is that the good news about Jesus was announced to scruffy shepherds by scary angels. Fun facts about what animals eat, and why Ed and Jam need to hibernate in January. Plus a sketch about a Shepherd race and music from Michael J Tinker, funky angels from his festive album, The King Has Arrived. Oh, and check the oven!https://michaeljtinker.bandcamp.com/track/the-heavenly-choir-funky-angelsThe pool guy YouTubeGet Christmas Brick by Brick Resources from the FiK WebsiteSupport the show

More Christmas surprises as Ed reveals he used to live near a palace that would cost $2 billion dollars to build. Jam thought he drove a tractor as a child (he didn't) and the Emperor thought he was in charge, but actually a baby was. That baby was Jesus.A poem from a calf getting a surprise at dinner time. All that and magical Christmas music from Dumbrocks. Sing along HERE!Get Christmas Brick by Brick Resources from the FiK WebsiteSupport the show

Join Iain, Ed & Amy for a festive journey through flammable tinsel trees, Christmas pants, calpol and tears as we share a parent's journey from heartache to hope.Listen in for honesty, encouragement and a moment to re-focus in the middle of the chaos to remember that Jesus really is good news! Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Iain Ridley is the Welcome and Integration Worker at City Gates Church in Norwich and a very funny man! Iain is married to Faith and they have three children.Resources:Faith in Kids resources for family Bible times in Advent:The Adventure of Christmas.The Adventure of Christmas Advent Calendar.Come Along, Christmas! Advent Calendar for pre-schoolers.Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:christmasbuildup.faithinkids.orgSound Effect by Krzysztof Szymanski from PixabaySupport the show

In fact there are three surprises! Because Christmas is full of surprises, right? No surprise there. Anyway, Jam is surprised by some geese and has a very surprising story about a girl called Laura and another girl called Laura. And we're with Mary who is surprised by an angel with some amazing news. Plus a sketch about Mary's surprise baby shower - and music from Michael J Tinker. Christmas is well and truly on the way!Get Christmas Brick by Brick Resources from the FiK WebsiteSupport the show

Cut through the chaos and fight for a space to enjoy the brilliant truth of the Bible with your family, your way. Join us on this parents episode with Lucy Rycroft from the Hope-Filled Family. She is all about getting her kids asking questions.Amy's gang gets into the Bible by floating jelly babies in cream and stabbing Goliath's balloon head.️Ed's family hangs off the sofa, refuses to sing but the Bible still gets opened.Different families, different dynamics, different struggles, same Bible getting opened, from squidgy tots to moody teens, we talk through it all.Let's do this!Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Lucy Rycroft is the founder of The Hope-Filled Family, a ministry encouraging Christian parents through books and digital resources. She is also a part-time secondary music teacher. Lucy lives in York with her vicar husband Al, their four kids, aged 10-15, and a crazy cockerpoo called Monty. She enjoys cooking and hospitality, reading, good comedy, music and plenty of chocolate.ResourcesBusy family Devotional by Lucy Rycroft.Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew.Faith in Kids resources for family Bible times in Advent:The Adventure of Christmas.The Adventure of Christmas Advent Calendar.Come Along, Christmas! Advent Calendar for pre-schoolers. Support the show

Join Pastor Andy, Ed & Amy for uplifting parenting chat.Discover how God can use the ordinary challenges of family life, including the Poonami to teach us dependance on him.With help to know what to pray and advice about striking when the iron is cold, Christian parent you're gonna love this episode!Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Andy Mason has been the Vicar of St Johns Chelsea since its relaunch in 2006. Andy is the Director of Co-Mission, a Church planting network in London and is the author of Leaders Who Follow and God's Leader. Andy is married to Kathrine, they have two children, Ori & Pella and they live on the World's End Estate.2024 has been a brilliant year. As we look ahead to 2025, let's build on these firm foundations for the next year and beyond.https://www.faithinkids.org/give/give-online/big-build-2024/hammering.wav by jpbergerSupport the show

A bonus episode as our Black History Month series comes to a close. With important stories for us to hear from Trevor Pearce, Andrew Gordon and Gemma Hunt. Let's be humble enough to learn and passionate enough to work for Kingdom equality in more than just one month. Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Trevor Pearce is the Senior Minister for Children and Youth at All Souls Langham Place. Born in Chessington he is married to Eva. They have three children and three grandchildren who he loves even more than West Ham.Andrew Gordon was born in London and left school at 17 to work in a bank. He later worked with London City Mission and is now minister of Donnington Evangelical Church in Willesden. Andrew is married to JoAnn and has two adult daughters.Gemma Hunt is best known as the face of Swashbuckle on CBeebies. You can also see Gemma on the Alpha Film Series. She is the author of two children's books “See! Let's be me!” and “See! Let's be a Good Friend”.  She lives in Kent with her husband Phil and their 7 yr old daughter.ResourcesBBC documentaries:Sitting in LimboBlack and British by David Olusoga Books for children:Fannie Lou HamerMaria FearingBlack and British: An Illustrated History by David OlusogaBooks for adults:Healing the Divides by Jessamin Birdsall and Jason RoachBlack and British by David OlusogaFind out more about:George Washington Carver from  the C.S.Lewis Institute.Olaudah Equiano with from the Dictionary of African Christian Biography.Walter Tull from BBC Bitesize.Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the show

Ed and Jam talk about pumpkins – Jam throws in a recipe, surprisingly - there are fun facts about what Halloween even is, plus there's an unusual twist on a very familiar story involving pumpkins. Plus what odd things have you done in the dark? Music from Dumbrocks. For more information on The Pumpkin Story from Faith in Kids, go here:https://www.faithinkids.org/the-pumpkin-story/Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the show

Full of careful wisdom from Rev Dr Israel and great help from Amy answering the questions that make you squirm. We loved this mic drop moment from Israel:"It's not political correctness. It's kingdom correctness."We're walking parents through the differences, the similarities and the sad: church in a cinema, "that's not fair" and kids being mean.Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Rev Dr Israel Olofinjana is originally from Nigeria. He came to the UK to pursue a calling to be a reverse missionary, bringing the Gospel back to the UK. He's married and is a parent to 2 lovely young children (3 and 6). Israel is a theologian, former church leader and director of the One People Commission for the Evangelical Alliance; working to unite the ethnically and culturally diverse church. He is a leading figure in the UK church on unity and ethnic diversity.ResourcesFind out more about Daniels Ekarte and Wangari Maathai here:Daniels EkarteWangari MaathaiSome great books from the Good Book Company about Betsy Stockton, Fannie Lou Hamer and Marie Fearing:Betsey StocktonFannie Lou HamerMaria FearingOur brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the show

Join us this Black History Month as we sit down with the wonderful Felix Aremo. Listen in for how to enjoy more of the beautiful diversity the Kingdom ... eating together, hearing each other's stories and celebrating our unity in Christ. Felix understands British culture and he understands church culture. He understands the subtle ways we continue to 'other' our neighbours, our brothers and sisters. He helps us long for and work for better. Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Felix Aremo is a Bible teacher and mission theologian at London City Mission. He trains Christian leaders and gospel workers in urban mission and cross-cultural disciple-making. He is married with two young boys.Resources:God's Very Good Idea Storybook - for young children, from the Good Book CompanyThe Big Wide Welcome Storybook - for 3-6 year olds, from the Good Book Company. Healing the Divides - for adults, from the Good Book Company Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the show

You might not feel shiny, but you are! You're a star! No, not massive, full of gas and on fire. You are visible from a long way away, showing that your hope is Jesus and that you are living what you believe. More from Action Tim who gets hopelessly lost in the woods. And you can listen to Made, Loved and Known by Michael J Tinker which you can watch here and CRACK THE ACROSTIC!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6jETiuWBjsYou can also see the lyrics, download the track and find more of Michael J Tinker's music HERE More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the show

We're very excited to be back! And very excited – by football, sausages and landrovers. We are so excited we could jump up and down (unlike elephants which can't). Jam has the sweetest fun fact of all time. And how can you tell a Koala bear has stolen Ed's mum's pudding? More importantly, how can we listen to God and take control? We look at 1 Corinthians 6:12.Music from Michael J Tinker: God is Wise from the compilation album I've got a Song About That! And Action Tim and Amanda courtesy of Rob and Nat at 4Front Theatre.More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the show

All kinds of precious metals and jewels feature in the fun facts celebrating some mighty marriages – in age, size and distance! Jam and Ed talk about marriage and what God has to say about it in Genesis 2 and Matthew 19. And stand by for a firm fan favourite who's been hiding out in the woods returns: Action Tim! Plus music from Awesome Cutlery.More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the show

What's your favourite colour and favourite smell? Also, your feet are amazing – and do you know how many people could stand on your thigh without it breaking? Ed and Jam get excited about our incredible bodies, diggers and the very first train.We meet Don't-care Dan, Please-like-me Lucy or Deeply-loved Luke? Join us! We're in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. And there's a sketch and song from Awesome Cutlery that you WILL want to dance to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEXcATHCS_cMore resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the show

Let's learn how to help children when their emotions are swamping them.We cover bean bags on your head, screen time to cope with the thrill of a baptism and Amy S goes woman-splaining to help Ed.We learn that very often it's the normal stuff that helps our children: Hugs, comfort blankets and hand cream.We also find out that while the principles stay the same, we may need to make adjustments for those who have experienced childhood trauma. Our churches can be places for their flourishing, because Christ and his people will always be good news.Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Amy Woodfield is a Dramatherapist and works predominantly with children and young people who have experienced early life trauma. She is passionate about whole life transformation which has led her to spend the last 20 years on council estates across greater Manchester planting churches alongside her husband Ben. They currently live in Bolton with their 3 children.Resources:Theraplay - Theraplay was developed for professionals working to support healthy child and caregiver attachment.Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the show

Remember your creator in the days of your youth. Young bodies get older and strange things start happening. In times of change, we can trust what God says about us. Plus Fun facts about the less than obvious differences between men and woman – and cats and dogs! God Makes Messy Things Beautiful from Slugs and Bugs: Under Where?More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/Support the show

Where have you been this summer? To one of the 73 countries where people listen to Faith in Kids 4 Kids podcast? How do you get there? What's the hardest country to sneak into? And which country has a flick book passport? And who doesn't need one at all? We're all about who we are and who says so in this episode called ‘I am who God says I am'. Who are we listening to? What are they saying? And how does Psalm 112:1 help us get it all straight?More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/There's a brand new song for the series by Michael J Tinker called MADE LOVED A(ND) KNOWN BY GOD which you can watch here and CRACK THE ACROSTIC!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6jETiuWBjsYou can also see the lyrics, download the track and find more of Michael J Tinker's music HERESupport the show

New uniform? New shoes? New pants? School might be back, but the Faith in Kids podcast is still here. And, more importantly, wherever we go, God will be with us. He says 'I will be with you.' That's what we're finding out from Psalms 139:8-10. And Jam talks about his lawn which isn't going very well. And he has some really fun facts about wings and four kinds of bird. Wait, are birds mammals? And are you ready to make a fist? More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/BREAKING NEWS: a BRAND NEW SONG called Back 2 School by Awesome Cultery. https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/back-2-school/Support the Show.

Imagine being the parent of a British Champion! That's Perks and Rosslyn's story, as their daughter Flora competes for a pro-bike team. Hear the challenges, the temptations and the thrills of being a sports mad family. And how do they work through sport on Sunday when Perks is their church leader?Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Richard and Rosslyn Perkins are parents to Flora Perkins who has just become the U23 British Road Cycling Champion. They have spent many years driving her around, cheering her on and wondering if she really does need another bike. Richard also happens to be the Pastor of King's Church Guildford, while Rosslyn works part-time as a GP, an NHS appraiser and teaches Medical Students. They both were top level athletes in their day. Richard argues that he is yet to peak. They have two other children who are just as wonderful in their own right! Other resources: Christians in Sport - Support for parents and guardians.Christians in Sport podcast - Should I play sport on a Sunday? with Pete NicholasSupport the Show.

Our epic and glorious journey is coming to an end, but the real journey will go on for ever getting better and better! But before we get to that, we want to know your ideal winter sport and whether head first or feet first is best. And where do you go to feel safe? Ed would like to be clear that he doesn't actually own a river, and Jam has fun facts about light. There's a sketch, some emails about another epic journey, and we hear what cyclist Flora Perkins wants more than anything else.Music from Michael Tinker: There's A Party Coming Soon from the Mission to Dendros MixTape And you can sing along to that track and find Adventures of the Juniper videos HERE.Support the Show.

Find out why Jam has a green thigh, and how Ed got hit for six! And fun facts about sweat and how it doesn't actually smell. And this time it's Jam's favourite Bible banger: the transfiguration according to Mark's Gospel. Plus we hear how Premiership Footballer Linvoy Primus came to know where true glory is found.And we listen to Your Joy on Awesome Cutlery's new Album, Word on the StreetReadings and sketches performed by Joshua Leese and Anna Nicholson.Support the Show.

How does it feel to stand on the Olympic podium and receive a medal? What does God teach through 15 years of elite sport? Can Amy cope with being around a medal winning mother who finds time for two part time jobs?To hear the answers to these and many other questions, join us as we jump, sprint and sail into the Summer of Sport. We are joined by Debbie Flood, 3 time World Champion and double Olympic medal winning rower. She also happens to be a Mum who is determined to show her children that above all else she is a follower of Jesus.People:Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Debbie Flood is part of the Elite Sport Team at Christians in Sport, supporting elite and professional athletes and is also the Henley Debt Centre Manager with Christians Against Poverty UK. She is a former GB Rower who won medals at two Olympic games and has three World Championship gold medals. She is married with three children.Other Resources:Christians in Sport - the Sport Mission Pack is available here.Christians Against Poverty - money and debt advice is available here.Support the Show.

Jam and Ed are back together! Literally! In the same room! (Open a window.) Find out the origin story of the Olympic Flame in this special episode about God's glory featuring Ed's favourite Bible story of all time in 1 Kings. It's the gold medal-winning story – and there is fire falling from heaven. It's VERY dramatic! And our friend Michael J Tinker has a song about THIS EXACT STORY! It's also here on YouTube.Find out why Ed went to Rome in pursuit of Glory. We also hear from John Bostock who didn't just have a football at his feet aged 15, but the world of football. You can watch the whole interview at the Christians in Sport YouTube Channel here.Support the Show.

What has been your greatest win? The glory of winning gold is great, but nothing beats the glory of God himself. In this episode, we're looking at the cloud of glory when God himself turns up at the tabernacle. It's epic. Fun facts about ‘so-called' gold medals and we hear from an Olympic medal winner, Debbie Flood. And a sketch with Anna and Josh. And music from Dumbrocks: If God Made the Sun. Singalong here!You can hear the full interview with Debbie at the Christians in Sport website here and she will be coming very soon to the Faith in Parents podcast.Support the Show.

Living out our beliefs is a place of integrity and strength as an adult. But as parents, do we want that for our children?Would we prefer our children to shine like stars or to blend in like a chameleon?Their well-meaning conversations in the school playground can easily lead to us clearing up the relational debris from their clumsy courage. How distinctive do we really want our families to be?Join us as we talk to Jennifer Kvamme author of 'More to the Story'. After years of ministry amongst teens she has written this book to guide them through desire, relationships, identity and peer pressure. We need this because these conversations are only ever going to be tricky!People:Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Jennifer Kvamme has been in youth ministry for 20 years at Centennial Church in Forest Lake, Minnesota. She is also on the director team for the Challenge Youth Conference. Jennifer is the author of More to the Story and a contributor to the EFCA blog. She's married to Greg and they have three children.Support the Show.

There is an angel in every child!You heard it here first, from an expert. David McKie is a Director of Europe's largest Mental Health Trust. He says he has the best job in the world because he gets to listen to teens for 45 minutes at a time. He is a wildly experienced Child Psychologist and he knows stuff about how our children's minds and hearts work (and what is happening when it seems like they're not).And yet, this is a comforting listen. He sees a better way forward with groundbreaking wisdom such as, 'if you have two ears then listen to your child' and 'however badly your relationship with your child is going, there will be 15 minutes each day when they are listening.' Boom!Join us as we talk big emotions, strong feelings and listening well.People:Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.David McKee is is a Director of Europe's largest Mental Health Hospital.Other resources:Videos from David McKie.How thinking affects our well-beingMr Worry's Thinking Part 1Mr Worry's Thinking Part 2Mr Worry's Thinking Part 3a and Mr Worry's Thinking Part 3bSupport the Show.

As our children grow up, we'd love them to be clear on the truth God gives and compassionate about the brokenness we can often experience. This episode helps us talk about marriage.Lizzie Cross shares her story with honesty, beauty and clarity sharing how she experienced the heart ache of marriage break down and yet clung to the faithfulness of God with her children.  You can expect moments of laughter, tears in your eyes and encouragement that we have a good story to share with our children as they are growing up.People: Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids. Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids. Lizzie Cross is an active mum and registered childminder who lives in Chorley with her husband Andy. Together, they form a blended family with four children. Other resources:Parentalk podcast on Blended Families: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZiIqDcMh6sCould you give a one-off gift to help us raise £25k by the 25th June and start this new season strong? Give today. Go to our website: https://www.faithinkids.org/give/goooaal/License Creative Commons 0 Crowd D.jones Gol audiosmedia Attribution 4.0 Cheer Dan_AudioFile Support the Show.

Ian Henderson helps us to navigate the internet, explaining that it is like a city; full of places to take our children, so much to see and do, but there are murky places where we would never leave our children to explore alone.A recent report said that 10% of kids have seen inappropriate online images before the age of 9, rising to 27% by 13. Various studies say the average age for seeing those images for the 1st time is about 11 years old.As parents we want to help them respond wisely when - not if - this situation arises. Ian gives us the 3 T's and helps us think through the bigger picture, giving practical steps to follow.People:Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Ian Henderson established the Naked Truth Project in 2013 in Manchester, UK an initiative of Visible . He set out to open eyes & free lives from the damaging impact of pornography through awareness, education and recovery programmes. Other resources:The Naked Truth project. Plus NT Church App is available for church leaders and youth leaders on the App Store.internetmatters.org - help for parents in navigating internet filters and controls.The Fortify App & website - great secular support for pornography addiction.Fight the New Drug  - a non-religious organisation raising awareness of the harmful effects of pornography using science, facts, and personal accounts.Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the Show.

Talking through some monsters: Boys, girls, gender, confusion, puberty, worry and frustration. We're in safe hands! Dr John Greenall, a paediatric doctor, with a world of experience takes us carefully through the issues, one by one. Even the little people running around Amy's head calm down. Listen in for beautiful clarity, simple advice and plenty of stories so we all leave feeling ready for the next conversation. We talk through the unchanging nature of our gender and the extraordinary changes that puberty brings to our children's bodies. We often feel like we'd rather the doctor did the talking to our children but Dr John is clear - parents are perfectly placed to speak words of truth, care and encouragement into the confusion.People:Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Dr John Greenall is a Paediatrician in Bedfordshire, a dad to four children and is passionate about the role dads play in children's lives. He enjoys ‘roughenup tumbles' with his kids, walking in the woods (the more mud the better) and cheering his kids on to be all God has made them to be. You can check out his mini-podcast series called ‘The Intentional Father' HERE.Other resources:Faith In Parents #97 | The Transgender Debate and Gender IdentityWhat God Has to say about Our Bodies by Sam Allberry  - great first book for parents on the topic.Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions About Life and Sexuality by Nancy Pearcey - a harder book for parents.My Body is Me by Rachel Rooney  - a picture book for younger children.CMF Quick Guides to gender dysphoria and trans identification are also available for healthcare professionals, pastors, teachers and youth leaders. Find them at: cmf.li/QuickGuidesBayswater Support - for parents and carers of gender questioning children and young peopleFor helpful stats and medical information visit Stats for Gender. Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the Show.

Who am I? How do I work it out and who do I listen to? As our children grow up they're working this all out. This episode helps parents navigate the confusion, thoughts, feelings and others opinions, and ask is listening to who God says we are good? Andrew Bunt helps us think through it all, with excellent advice - inspiring quotes that could be sticker art and Amy's enthusiasm. We'd love you to join us and explore this topic on this next episode in our “Growing Up” series.People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Andrew Bunt -  is part of King's Church Hastings and Bexhill. He is Emerging Generations Director at Living Out and a training and resources consultant for New Ground Churches. Andrew is the author of several books including:Who in Heaven's Name Do You Think You Are?People Not Pronouns: Reflections on Transgender Experience and Finding Your Best Identity: A Short Christian Introduction to Identity, Sexuality and GenderSupport the ShowOur brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the Show.

We've got a Professor on the Pod! We kick off the new Growing Up series with Glynn Harrison. He helps us to have the hard and awkward convesations with our children. He teaches us to shine the Gospel on smart phones, bodies and the mental health crisis in teenagers. And hear what Glynn's Gran said when he asked her what pregnancy is!People:Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Professor Glynn Harrison was formerly Professor of Psychiatry and Head of Department at Bristol University, where he was also a practising consultant psychiatrist. He now speaks widely on issues of faith, identity and mental health, including the psychological benefits of gratitude and christian optimism. His books include ‘The Big Ego Trip'  and ‘A Better Story'. As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out? Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the Show.

Our daughters, in particular, are under pressure to look good, to appear perfect on their socials and to live for the approval of others. That is so far from the better story that their Creator offers them.Join us as we chat to Emma Owen. Her story starts as a 16 year old in the work place being treated as a woman when she was actually just a girl. She now spends her time telling young people in the classroom to make sure they don't repeat her mistake on their social media feeds. As we navigate short skirts, plunging tops, make-up and nails, we hear that there is a better conversation we can have with our children than just rules and rebukes.People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Emma Owen - is a former member of Manchester band The Tribe and former God TV presenter. She has been delivering top class school lessons, assemblies and events since 1997. After battling through and overcoming an eating disorder as a teenager Emma has a passion for young people to understand their true worth and value and to reach their full potential in life. www.respectme.co.ukSome links mentioned in the podcast:https://youtu.be/z2T-Rh838GA?si=tqc4TPa3Il5dbEkvhttps://www.dove.com/us/en/stories/campaigns/detoxify.html https://www.message.org.uk/genetik-sessions/As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today's world, with God's word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They're growing up fast so come on, let's share God's good story.Support the show