Faith in Kids
268 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Faith in Kids podcast is all about helping families raise children in the Christian faith. On this stream, you'll find lots of podcast for parents, presented by Ed, Amy and Jam, as well as a whole load of podcasts in Season 1 which are to be listened to as a family together. We’re not trying to give you the answers, but a few starting points. We hope and pray you’ll be inspired to give it a go. Every family can.
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Faith In Parents #139 | "You’re not going out wearing that!"
April 17, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBOur 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 nav...
Faith In Parents #138 | Big Conversations with Little People
April 03, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB🗣️ Leaning in to the big questions about faith that “pop” from the little people in our lives - usually when we’re doing something else 🍂 🍂 Josh Cooley inspires us in his new book, “I Can’t Believe My Eyes”, to welcome the questions and enjoy the journey. 🍂 😊 A heart warming listen and a great episode for dads too! People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Josh Cooley - is a New York Times bestselling author and a longtime children’s mi...
Faith in KIDS #110 Easter Explained: Stop Doubting and Believe!
March 29, 2024 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThe last bit of Easter Explained in Jesus’s own words as Jam and Ed are bringing to life 4 statements of Jesus says in the book of John. We’re in a locked room this time. Ed also reveals what superpower he would chose (it’s very disappointing) and they wonder whether any listeners have an evil twin. Music from Dumbrocks. Rob and Nat have another sketch for us. Let’s give our children a bigger view of both who Jesus is and what he has done so they can be ready to trust him as their risen ...
Faith in KIDS #109 Easter Explained: My Father and Your Father
March 22, 2024 02:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBEaster is Explained a bit more in Jesus’s own words as Jam and Ed are bringing to life 4 statements that Jesus says in the book of John. They also ask: If you had to run the London Marathon in fancy dress, what would you chose? And how fast is the faster lobster? And Ed reveals his oldest garment. And Jam reveals a garment that is 5000 years on and definitely NOT machine washable. Music from Awesome Cutlery’s brilliant new album, Word on the Street. And yet another a fast-paced sketch perfo...
Faith In Parents #137 | Talking Toddler Groups
March 20, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB👶 Join in the enthusiastic, creative and inspiring conversation as Helen and Anna talk all things toddler group with us! 🍇 This episode has it all - big stats, good snacks, great stories and a big vision for what a toddler group looks like with Jesus at the heart. ➡️ Share this episode with the hero in you church family who lugs toys, bakes cakes, loves people and keeps going - they are awesome! 🤩 People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. ...
Faith in KIDS #108 Easter Explained: It is FINISHED!
March 15, 2024 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBEpisode 2 of Easter Explained, bringing to life 4 statements that Jesus says in the book of John. So it’s Easter explained by Jesus, a man on a mission to give his life to save his friends. A gruesome fact about Mount Everest. What do you put on your chips? Not weed killer, I hope. Plus hyssop explained! And Jam sensationally reveals his greatest achievement. Music from Dumbrocks (thanks, Jeremy!) and a fast-paced sketch performed by Rob and Nat. Let’s give our children a bigger view of bo...
Faith in KIDS #107 Easter Explained: I AM HE!
March 08, 2024 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBEd and Jam are back with a series called Easter Explained! Can you guess what it’s about? We are bringing to life 4 statements that Jesus says in the book of John. In a way, it’s like Easter explained by Jesus, a man on a mission to give his life to save his friends. All that, plus five fabulous facts (with fanfare!) including how a sunflower is a bunch on its own, we discover the world’s most popular drink and we ask ‘how many swords does it take to crown a King of England?’ Music from Aw...
Faith In Parents #136 | Tumbling Along Trusting Jesus, with Clare Luther
March 06, 2024 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBDesperate prayers, surprising grace and discovering your family's super power. Hear Clare Luther's story of her adventure with Jesus; As a mother of two daughters, as a wife of an unbeliever (who came to faith after 10 years of prayer) and as the owner of a dog hotel for sausage dogs. And now an author. Because when your unbelieving friend says 'You really should write books about Jesus because you don't stop talking about him', it would be rude not to. Listen in and enjoy the ride. Ed Drew...
Faith In Parents #135 | Easter Excitement with Gospel Writer John
February 21, 2024 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB🥳 Get Excited for Easter with the home team! 🥳 👍 Let Ed, Jam & Amy inspire your family to journey through the Easter story with John the gospel writer as your tour guide. 👍 With tales of parking tickets, resurrection breakfast tables and the Bible time when the chair broke. 😱 👍 With resources to help and encouragement to release your families super power -let’s do this! 💥 People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. James Cary - is the co-hos...
Faith In Parents #134 | The Gift of Grandparenthood
February 07, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBCross the generations, building relationships with grandchildren, supporting their parents and praying passionately for them. Whether they are far away or in your local church, whether they are your biological grandchildren or someone else's, there is a role for the older generation to play in raising children to know Christ. Hear about the stretch to understand their passions, the deep ache of love for them and the trans-Atlantic conferences, with only a passing mention of knitting. Peop...
Faith In Parents #133 | The Adventure of Motherhood
January 17, 2024 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIt turns out that motherhood is not about apple pie. Listen to the reality of motherhood lived out in Linda and Sarah's lives. They are a mother and daughter who have walked through rebellion, illness and parenting, sometimes together and sometimes apart. Theirs is a story of redemption, with some great lessons learnt along the way, not least that if we clamp our joy to our children's emotions and outcomes, then we are in for a rough ride! People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids ...
Faith In Parents #132 | Fatherhood
January 10, 2024 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBWelcome to the hood! We’re off on an 3 part adventure through fatherhood, motherhood and grandparenthood! First up - jump onboard the bandwagon and celebrate fatherhood. Be inspired to encourage dads, hear the difference between setting boundaries, training, coaching and befriending and learn which one to do when. Learn how to connect with them and God. Enjoy some risk taking, dodgy dinners and appreciate the widest possible scope that dad’s can bring to the lives of our children as we paren...
Faith In Parents #132 | The Adventure of Fatherhood
January 10, 2024 02:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWelcome to the hood! We’re off on an 3 part adventure through fatherhood, motherhood and grandparenthood! First up - jump onboard the bandwagon and celebrate fatherhood. Be inspired to encourage dads, hear the difference between setting boundaries, training, coaching and befriending and learn which one to do when. Learn how to connect with them and God. Enjoy some risk taking, dodgy dinners and appreciate the widest possible scope that dad’s can bring to the lives of our children as we paren...
Faith In Parents #131 | Another Year?!
December 27, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB🎁 Join in the fun with Ed & Amy as they look back, look up and look on! 🤩 Enjoy Amy's excitement about the bins getting emptied and Ed telling her she was right! 😱 👂 Hear tales of adventures in cold water, other cultures and on buses! 👉 Be inspired to start your own conversation as a family about God's unfailing goodness that we can hold onto for the year ahead. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Resources Mentioned: Look back, loo...
Faith in KIDS #106 Wonderful Wisemen
December 15, 2023 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn the last in the Come Along Christmas series, Ed and Jam are back with the story of the wonderful wisemen who follow wherever the star leads, all the way to Jesus. They have gifts to bring - but where do we find gifts? Under the tree, and Jam has some fun facts about ordinary Christmas trees and one truly gigantic one. One last sketch and music from Dumbrocks, Our Light Has Come. There is a whole range of resources for Come Along Christmas available on our website now. Check out our film ...
Faith in Parents #130 | Family Christmas with Gareth & Claire Wroe
December 13, 2023 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThe brussel sprout sweep stake, recycled teddy bear gifts and midnight wrapping. How does your family do Christmas? Listen in to our festive special for laughs, some Christmas fails, a few festive wins and a huge pile of godly wisdom. Your family can thrive, not just survive this Christmas. We've got wisdom for the conflict, comfort for the numb and gentle instruction for those who want to lead their families towards Christ this Christmas. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kid...
Faith in KIDS #105 Simple Shepherds
December 08, 2023 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBEd's favourite bit of the story is the shepherds. And here they are, in all their ordinary glory on a hill in the dark. When were you last in the dark? There's a place near Jam that is VERY dark indeed. But that dark hillside was lit up by something very glorious! Come Along Christmas continues with fun facts about sheep, a sketch and another brilliant song by Dumbrocks, Had You Been There. There is a whole range of resources for Come Along Christmas available on our website now. Check out ...
Faith in KIDS #104 A Young Man Called Joseph
December 01, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBChristmas is coming, but you might be so excited, there are tears before bedtime. What's the normal cause of those tears? In our Christmas story, Joseph was going to bed knowing that his fiancee was going to have a baby - and it was all going wrong. But a visitor in the night, changed everything! Fun facts about sleeping and dreams. A sketch and more music from Dumbrocks. There is a whole range of resources for Come Along Christmas available on our website now. Check out our film which tel...
Faith in Parents #128 | Parenting Toddlers with Abbey Wedgeworth
November 29, 2023 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB🤗 Come and meet Abbey - best friend of toddler parents! 👦 😍 Hear her encouragement that every day discipleship is possible - even about shoes! 👞 📕 Abbey has written great board books helping little ones explore “what are my hands for?” 🤚 👉 Helping us work out how to go to Jesus - our role model and righteousness whether we are little, or big. 👨👧👧 People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Abbey Wedgeworth - is a wife, mother, and w...
Faith in KIDS #103 A Girl Called Mary
November 24, 2023 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBEd and Jam are back with a Christmas series particularly aimed at the younger members of the family. It's all part of Come Along, Christmas! Is Christmas starting? When does it start in your house? How do you know? Ed and Jam talk about when they know Christmas is coming in their homes. Plus fun facts about a very ordinary woman (and how to grow taller by going into space) – and although Mary was ordinary, some extraordinary things happened. A sketch as Gabriel gets nervous about the big n...
Faith in Parents #127 | Walking Through Baby Loss with Jonny and Joanna Ivey
November 15, 2023 03:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB🎙️ Jonny & Joanna Ivey share their story of the day their daughter Edith was stillborn 🗣️ They speak into the silence that often surrounds Baby loss. 💔 Theirs is a story of trauma and grief that offers truth and hope to us as they find God’s love holding them in heart break. ❤️🩹 🗣️ we also hear from Abbey who talks about her miscarriage and reminds us that God sees us and can bring comfort in our sorrow. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Fai...
Faith in Parents #126 | Fostering with Daniel and Ruth Sinclair
November 01, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBDaniel and Ruth have offered a warm welcome and a loving family to more than a dozen children over 13 years of being foster carers. Hear how they cope with saying 'goodbye' (while also staying in touch afterwards), how they see themselves growing in compassion for those living with brokenness and how their own children have grown through being part of these messy situations. Listen to their story of hope, care and progress with moments of deep despair. We noticed how much of their story i...
Faith in Parents #125 | Hopeward with Dai Hankey
October 18, 2023 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB💬 An honest and raw conversation with Dai Hankey about his struggle to enjoy Jesus’ invitation to “come to me” as he lives with a busy mind and a desire to actively keep on the “go” for him. ⭐️ Find hope 🙂encouragement 🤗 an arm around the shoulder 😴 Hear how even falling asleep with the Lord demonstrates a hopeward desire to want to be with him. ➡️ A great podcast to share with a friend. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Dai Ha...
Faith in Parents #124 | Screen Time!
October 04, 2023 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB📱 An honest chat about the frustrations, arguments and opportunities that screens present in family life. 📺 Katherine Hill of Care for the family helps us with. ⭐️ A positive outlook ⭐️ Advice to Start from Scratch ⭐️ Help to establish boundaries ⭐️ A reminder that we’re role models. ⭐️ Hope to share a better story. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Katharine Hill - is the UK director of Care for the Family. She is a well-known...
Faith in Parents #123 | Family Bible Times, Good Books and Torn Covers
September 20, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBWith the launch of a brilliant new children's Bible, we get to interview the author, Carl Laferton about all things books, family Bible times and colourful sloths. Hear every possible tip for making your family Bible times work, from Bibles in the bathroom, to Lego building blocks, from pudding plans, to keeping it in the 'how' not the 'if'. We want to help fire up your efforts because it must be worth the struggle of finding a way that suits your unique family. ---Competition--- Send you...
Faith in Parents #122 | In Conversation with Dr Krish Kandiah
September 06, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBHear Dr Krish Kandiah talking about Moses' speech delay, Jesus' brown eyes and Amy's car boot full of Nutella. Something for everyone! Krish has a big heart and this episode is full of stories of hope and grace. We whistle through adoption, fostering, disability, the global church and unaccompanied child refugees. This is a great listen if you need reminding that the Lord is at work bringing love where there is so much suffering. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Sm...
Faith in KIDS #102 God Will Be With You
August 25, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWhat makes you nervous? Paul is nervous in Corinth but God makes him a promise when it all goes wrong. We need God’s help when we’re nervous about going back to school – or even going for the first time. You’ll need a hand for this episode. And what’s the worst name for a dog? We have a possibility, but also some incredible dog stories – and Ed has an unexpected candidate for the most loyal creature. And there’s music from Dumbrocks - There is No Mountain High Enough As our children shoot u...
Faith in Parents #121 | Parenting Big Emotions Eliza Huie
August 23, 2023 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBLet's learn how to parent our youngest children through the hardest days, with the biggest emotions. Is it possible to help them find peace and calm? Can there be a distinctive Christian approach for our Under 7's? Come listen to Eliza Huie. She holds both clinical and biblical counselling qualifications. She is also the author of several books on helping children and teens with their mental health. She knows about this stuff! (Amy is also a massive fan of her brand new book, 'Count yourse...
Faith in KIDS #101 Good News People Keep on Going
August 11, 2023 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBDespite the discouragements, Paul keeps on going! How? Because he has the good news about Jesus and that’s what good news people do. We’re in Acts 18: 1-11. An audio spot the difference and fun facts about the fastest creatures on two legs (can you guess?), sleeping in the air and more from Action Tim! And Jam just played cricket and is feeling the effects…. The show was so packed, we didn’t have time for this highly recommended track from Michael J Tinker’s Mission to Dendros album: ‘As fo...
Faith In Parents #120 | Summer in Yorkshire!
August 09, 2023 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBSummer in Yorkshire! Join us on a rural adventure with Hannah who tells us about family life whilst running Christian camps. Yorkshire Camps will give 2000 children a holiday this year and share Jesus with them! So as we might begin to flag in our own summer parenting… Hear top tips for loving teens, Sharing Jesus, Sending kids on camp, And honest tales of family life. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Hannah Peace - is marrie...
Faith in KIDS #100 Good News People Live for What Lasts
August 04, 2023 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBApart from hearing about Jam’s love of breakfast and the world’s oldest socks, Ed tells us how Paul responds when’s he laughed at in Athens (Acts 17: 16-34). And limitless ice cream, and more adventures from Action Tim, plus music from Michael J Tinker: Talk to God from Michael and the Topsy Turvy Kingdom. Don’t forget you can download the craft! Download them here. As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out? Our brand new “Gro...
Faith in KIDS #99 Good News People Keep On Trusting
July 28, 2023 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBDo you sing when you’re winning? If you’re a good news person, you’re always winning, although it doesn’t always feels like it. Especially when you’re thrown in prison like Paul and Silas. Although the only thing anyone is going to remember from this podcast is the bit with the gibbon. More action from Action Tim, God is Bigger by Awesome Cutlery and some shout outs. Don’t forget you can download the craft! There are crafts to accompany every episode. Download them here https://www.faithi...
Faith In Parents #119 | Summer in Chile!
July 26, 2023 02:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBNew Parents Podcast Episode! Summer is here! Join us on an adventure to Chile to chat with Matt in a coffee shop in Santiago. Hear about parenting, holidays and Humboldt penguins on the other side of the world! Ponder cultural blind spots (money in the UK and racism in Chile). Consider the healthy family habit of boredom and practicing dependence on God in risky situations. People: Ed Drew is the Director of Faith in Kids and Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids. Matt Pope is married ...
Faith in KIDS #98 We Are Good News People
July 21, 2023 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBGood news! Ed and Jam are back with adventures in Acts that are all about how Christians are GOOD NEWS people. And no-one is more bursting with good news and encouragement than Barnabas (Acts 11:19-24). Also, Ed tells Jam to sing happy birthday to his house, how to get your initials on the moon – and what about the Mayor who is dog? And meet Action Tim. And music from Awesome Cutlery. Link to Mayor Max (as promised!) https://mayormax.com More good news! There are crafts to accompany eve...
Faith In Parents #118 | Autism and Spirituality
July 12, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBLast Episode in our Understanding Autism Series. Thanks for the brilliant response- we’re so glad it’s been a helpful topic. In this episode we hear from Dr Léon van Ommen of Aberdeen University Dept of Divinity & Religious Studies who is involved in a unique Centre for Autism and Theology. We also hear from Charlotte who gives a wonderfully helpful insight as an Autistic Mum to 2 kids. Ed and Amy are there to ask the big questions. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. A...
Faith In Parents #117 | Autism and the Church
June 28, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBOur most requested podcast topic CONTINUES! Autism, parenting and the church. A new mini series over 3 podcast episodes is here to help This week, Autism and God’s Family. With our friends from “Through The Roof” we consider how to make church a more welcoming place as we break down some of the common barriers faced. Listen in for helpful advice from Kate and Triona’s own experience. Sophie and her daughter Phoebe who is autistic are also back being brilliant. Ed and Amy are there to ask...
Faith In Parents #116 | Parenting and Autism with Mark Arnold
June 14, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWe all have different and particular needs and expectations. In all likelihood we have someone autistic in our church, or know someone parenting a child with autism. It can feel like we can't help, or we don't know what to do. Feel reassured and confident, we have a three part mini-series exploring the world of autism to help you. This first episode is full of stories from Mark Arnold. We also hear from Sophie and her daughter Phoebe who is Autistic. Our brilliant guests help us explore, u...
Faith In Parents #115 | Facebook Live Book Launch
May 31, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThe book is here! Yes thats right, and we went live! TO THE WORLD! But its ok, you can still join the conversation! Ed is joined by Mary (Ed's Wife) and Carl (Ed's Editor) as they talk about how we can use 'Raising Confident Kids' in our homes with our kids. Mary questions Ed's stories, Carl gives us an insight into how long it takes Ed to send in an email, and you asked some questions! Which were answered! Catch up on the Live event now! People: Carl Laferton - is Editorial Director at T...
Faith In Parents #114 | Age appropriate sex education with Patricia Weerakoon
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThis is the one were we're brave and talk about our bodies and Sex! Eeek! Thankfully we can be easily put to rest as we have Patricia Weerakoon, a Christian Sexologist, helping us think through what we say, how we say it, and when to say it. Laugh at Ed and Amy's awkwardness and be encouraged by this episode, Parents really are the first resort on all things for their kids! People: Patricia Weerakoon - is a sexologist, academic author and speaker focusing on healthy sexuality and relation...
Faith In Parents #113 | Raising Confident Kids
May 03, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThe special guest is... Ed Drew! He's written a book. It's out! Hear the Editor's guide to writing a book, Amy's top tips for the little people in your head and Ed's desire to avoid being the guru with the radical hot take. This episode is all about helping parents to help their children know 'who they are' before 'how they should behave.' People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. Amy Smit...
Faith In Parents #112 | Parenting Sporty Children with Ian Lancaster
April 19, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBLets talk about those sporty kids. How do we balance sports and church? What about modelling Christ-likeness? How do we parent sporty kids, when there isn't a sporty bone in our body? Join Ed, Amy as they chat with Ian Lancaster (Lancs) from Christians in sports about how we can support our kids and help them navigate the world of sport. Ed and Amy spill the beans in parenting blunders, and Lancs helps them, and us, with some practical tips. Resources highlighted in this podcast: To recei...
Faith in KIDS #97 So Many Fish!
April 14, 2023 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBHope you like fish! Peter and the disciples end up with waaaay more than they bargained for – and Peter has another one of this funny turns. This miraculous catch is the ninth sign of seven, which doesn’t make any sense, but then again, John’s gospel is all about Jesus’s abundance! And brace yourself for fun facts about fishing indoors on ice with a fire, catfish noodling and trout tickling. Here’s a picture of that fragment of John’s gospel from Jam on John. Music: Have You Seen the Sign?...
Faith in KIDS #96 The Ultimate Comeback
April 07, 2023 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIt's Easter! And the best sign of the seven is the, er, eighth! Jesus raised Lazarus, but what happens when Jesus is crucified? You probably know this one... In this episode, we focus on the reaction of Thomas in John 20:24-31. But also, what have you touched? And how many pyramids were built? And how tall were they, in football pitches? And what happened in 1311 in Lincoln that became a world beater? Plus more from Jam's massive brain in Jam on John. Sketch by James Cary. Performed by Na...
Faith In Parents #111 | We Can Be Like Jesus with Anna Hawken
April 05, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBDoes parenting ever feel like a never ending to-do list? Do you ever feel overwhelmed as a parent? Parent, you're not alone! Christ comes to our aid as he gives us His Spirit and the Church to aid us in raising kids to have changed hearts for Jesus. Join Ed, Amy, and Anna as they share their disaster stories, and Gods grace in action as we see we are 'works in progress'. Resources highlighted in this podcast: ‘I’m not finished yet’ bonus session Parenting for Faith Key Tools Parenting ...
Faith in KIDS #95 Death is not the End
March 31, 2023 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBWhat did a farmer find in the ground that turned out to be one of the discoveries of the century? So big, it can’t be measured in football pitches! Today, Zoe turns up in John’s Gospel and, more importantly, Jesus turns tears into joy. But there are definitely tears as we look at Jesus’s seventh sign, featuring his friend Lazarus. Read all about it in John 11. Music: Home in Heaven by Slugs and Bugs Sketch written by James Cary Sketch and readings performed by Nat and Rob Holman. As our ...
Faith in KIDS #94 Turning on the Lights
March 24, 2023 03:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBJam explains that he just doesn’t understand camping, and Ed confesses to being baffled by how people can play music. Fun facts on dogs, dolphins and owls, and a sketch in which a funny thing happens on the way to the Pool of Siloam. Jesus does his SIXTH sign in John 9:1-7, turning on the lights for a man born blind. Sketch by James Cary, performed by Rob and Nat Holman. Song: Have You Seen the Sign? by Michael J Tinker from Michael and the Topsy Turvy Kingdom Questions U5s What did Jesu...
Faith In Parents #110 | We will be like Jesus with Matthew Mason
March 22, 2023 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIs the new creation a countryside nature camp or an urban wrestling jamboree? It is like a fresh cappuccino after a lift time of instant coffee (or mellow birds). Listen to Matthew Mason's health warning, 'The New Creation will blow your mind. You'll have no idea how good it could be' Join Matthew, Ed and Amy as they ponder how we can talk about eternity in the kitchen and in the way back from a disappointing family holiday. Resources highlighted in this podcast: The Last Battle by C S L...
Faith in KIDS #93 Walking on Water
March 17, 2023 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWhen were you last exhausted? You were just so tired, you couldn’t go on. Ed has an epic aquatic story that will blow your mind, and Jam explains why he doesn’t like water. And get ready to shout “Ego Eimi!” It’ll make sense at the time. This is the Fifth Sign of the Secret King from John 6:16-20 Sketch by James Cary, performed by Nat and Rob Holman Song: There is No Mountain High Enough from Dumbrocks Questions U5s What did Jesus do in this story? 5-7s Why were the disciples worrie...
Faith in KIDS #92 So Much Food!
March 10, 2023 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWhen were you last really REALLY hungry? And there was either no food, or weird food? How long can you go without food? Longer than an emperor penguin? A bear? A crocodile? This time, Ed and Jam look at the fourth sign, and the only one in all four gospels (can you name all four?), the Feeding of the 5000 and discover that only Jesus gives us what we need. Song: A New New Day by Awesome Cutlery Sketch by James Cary performed by Rob and Nat Holman Questions U5s What did Jes...
Faith In Parents #109 | Focus on friendship; in a culture obsessed with sexuality & labels
March 08, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBHow can we talk about sexuality to our children? How can we explain the difference between friendship & sexuality? Let's start by helping our children to understand that all of us need friends. Listen in for a conversation about the current situation in our schools, the developing conversation with our children through puberty and the right way to understand identity labels. Catch Amy's big news on Farmer Adam's wife and how the little screaming people in her head have been brought under co...