Faith in Families

Ed 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 Mar...

What 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 creatu...

 Despite 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...

Apart 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 .

Do 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...

Good 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 Ma...

Hope 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’...

It'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 worl...

What 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 Bu...

Jam 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 Si...

When 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 D...

When 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 S...

Ever been stuck somewhere for 38 years? How bad can traffic be? And when Jesus does something amazing, do we miss the point? What is work? Is this too many questions? And what was life like was Jam and Ed were ten? This week, the third sign in John 5:1-16. Sketch by James Cary, performed by Rob and Nat Holman Song: Get up by Slugs & Bugs featuring Zeke Mitchell from Sing the Bible Vol. 3 Boogi...

The SECOND sign of the secret King in John's gospel: Jesus heals an official's son when he's literally miles away! And loads of fun facts about very strange-but-true Royal officials. After all, why should the King carve his own meat, or wind up a clock? Sketch written by James Cary and performed by Rob and Nat Holman. Song is May My Mind by Michael J Tinker from Mission To Dendros M...

Ed and Jam are back for a new series carrying on with their explorations into the Gospel of John! But what are the seven signs of the secret king? The first is the most famous miracle of all - Jesus turns water into wine.  Find out more about that massive picture by Veronese here . Sketch written by James Cary and performed by Rob and Nat Holman. Song: The Hero by Awesome Cutlery

Bonkers! Amazing! Unbelievable! Really? If you don't believe it, come and see for yourself. The final episode in the series. Whatever age your children are, find out together about the selfie toaster, the baby mop and the time Jam met his favourite TV star. And then stay to hear how Nathanael how to find out for himself if Jesus really was the real deal. Let's do the same in 2023.  Readi...

Everyone loves a Christmas hug! Jesus came down to live among us. He could give the real hugs! Bring your whole family along, to hear about the bonkers places people have chosen to live - in a cupboard, out in space and in a plane. But none are as surprising as the Son of God choosing to live .... as a man! Bonkers! More from Liz (Anna Boon) and John (Cameron Potts) And What's that God to do...

How do you join a family? And what’s the average family Christmas? Presents in the morning or afternoon? And did you remember to get batteries? We’re in John 1:11-13 – and do you know who John’s brother is? And the last time two brothers played football for England? More Jam on John; and Liz (Anna Boon) is interview John (Cameron Potts) again. Music from Slugs and Bugs I'm Adopted from Under...

Who doesn't love fairy lights? And how do they remind us of the Christmas story about Jesus? Jam and Ed are digging into John's Gospel - and enlist the help of Amy to talk about lighthouses. Plus Liz (Anna Boon) is in the dark when it comes to the Gospel of John (Cameron Potts). Our Light Has Come is from Dumbrocks' new Christmas Album . Support this vital ministry by buying it! Oth...

Ed and Jam are back with first of five Christmas podcasts! But wait! Dude, where's my donkey? No shepherds? No angels? No yonder star? That's because we're in John's Gospel and we go right back to the beginning, way further back than you thought possible! Plus Liz (Anna Boon) interviews with John (Cameron Potts). More fun facts, and a new feature called Jam on John. It's a...

How was your summer? Jam swam in the sea and knew Ed would be proud. And took another unexpected dip... How many cats are there in Rome? How many capital cities can you get around in 24 hours? But there is amazing city, with a tree and a river that brings us all hope. We read about it in Revelation 22. It's very encouraging! Along with your emails. Drops us a line. Reading from Rob and Nat Ho...

When did you last need some serious encouragement? Life is hard and we need help. But we are not alone. We look at Acts 9 and why Ananias was terrified. Some more Armadillo Quadruplet names. And don't forget that you've always got to look out for the digestive juices. Music from Dumbrocks: There is No Mountain High Enough . Sketch performed by Rob and Nat Holman.

A story about whale vomit that doesn't involve Jonah? And listen in for the brain exploding story of two brothers; Reg & Richard. If it wasn't one of Jam's fun facts we would refuse to believe it could be true. But that's not even the most incredible story in the episode! That's because this is the one where Jesus tells us the story about two other brothers. Both got l...

What do you love doing with your body? Climbing trees, jumping on a trampoline or sleeping for hours? Jam loves running down hills and Ed loves swimming in cold rivers. How do adults manage to lose 100 bones? And why can't new born babies cry when they're experts at screaming? Have an adventure with your body. Because God has given you just the right one to enjoy! This episode includes t...

Life hurts. There is pain and sadness. And even Jesus wept - even though he was about to something amazing, wonderful and make it all better. Why? Find out as Ed and Jam talk about this (in John 11:32-37) along with woodpeckers and armadillos! God is Bigger is from Awesome Cutlery. Get the track, and read the lyrics here .