Faith in Parents

In this two-part episode of the Faith in Parents podcast, something a little different happens… Ed and Amy find themselves on the other side of the conversation! They’re joined by Jason, who brings the real-time wonderings of a parent trying to figure it all out. How do we help our kids with friendships? What does it look like to talk about Jesus at home? And what do we do with the guilt when it f...

Join Ed and Amy for another honest, funny, and faith-filled chat about the highs and lows of parenting. This episode dives into the big question: how do we hold the line and hold their hearts? It’s not easy, but it is possible—with Jesus in the middle of it all. You’ll hear real stories, practical wisdom, and encouragement for those moments when it all feels too much. Because parenting is hard… bu...

In this episode, Ed sits around the kitchen table with Tim and Hannah to ask: What’s it like to be a busy Christian parent? Spoiler alert: It’s a bit overwhelming. And a bit joyful. And often both at once. Tim and Hannah’s home is full - three kids, a Labrador, a Ukrainian house guest, an Airbnb, and 20 teenagers round every Sunday night. Life is busy, but this episode isn’t about burnout - it’s a...

🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Parenting siblings? 🛑 Wondering if the arguing will ever stop? 🫣 Whether you are feeling fed up of the same conversation, yelling or heart broken that they can’t be kind to one another - this is the episode for you. 👍 With relatable parenting moments as Ed yells in a service station and miraculous encouragement from the top of the stairs as God answers prayer. 💪 Parents - you’ve got t...

😱 98% of Mum’s surveyed said they struggle with “mum guilt” stats that totally shocked Ed! 👍 Laura Wifler joins Ed and Amy and tells a better story for motherhood - even in the mundane moments of sock sorting and potty training the Lord is at work in and through us. ♥️ With practical help to work out where our pressures come from and a brilliant reminder of the better place we have to take our g...

Join in an epic chat with Graham Daniels (Dano to his mates) of Christians in Sport about the discipleship opportunity that sport presents. 🏏 With help to understand the big picture about being creative, relational, winning, losing, where we find our identity. ✋ And practical ways to live out our faith both on the pictch and on the sidelines in the conversations we have and the news we share. 🏅...

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 Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids Pete and Danielle are...

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 Profes...

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 Dr...

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...

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 troo...

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 foun...

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 Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids Ste Casey - is the pasto...

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 Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kid...

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 eme...

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 moments A great place to begin your parenting adventures of 2025!...

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 th...

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, refus...

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 Maso...

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...

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 i...

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 brot...

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Themed, CBeebies Swashbuckler’s Star Gemma Hunt joins us to talk about parenting feeling like constantly being in rehearsal without a script, but rich with opportunities to imitate Christ. 🌟 She shares her story of being salt and light in the world of media, wanting to see diverse families reflected in children’s literature and chatting Jesus with her sassy 7 yr old. Ed Drew is the d...

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 adju...

👟 The Next Step 🗓️ September is a time of change as a new term begins and our children move up and make new starts. 👔 We have a new mini series of parent podcasts to equip and encourage you. 👟 Jenny Hamill, creative director of SU Scotland helps us as parents to… 🧭 Embrace the adventure. 📖 Trust our unchanging God 💪 Hold the line as we look forward to what God is doing in us all as we partic...