Faith in Parents

Our culture is busy talking about Gender identity. This episode is for families that feel ill equipped to tackle this topic and would prefer to avoid the conversation. We’d love to support you to step up so that your children can hear the better Christian story. Where this is a present reality in your family, church or community, you’re wondering, “How did we get here? What did we do wrong?” This...

Who am I? How would you answer that question? How would you help a younger person answer that question? The Bible gives us a clear answer to this question, and it's great news! Join Ed and Ed as they talk about how the bible answers the question 'Who Am I'? Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's ministry leader for a la...

Ed and Amy talk identity - potato peelers, adoption and why this series exists because we want to help families and churches feel confident to talk about the tough stuff, enjoy our better story and stand on our secure God given identity. Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's ministry leader for a large church in London for 12 years,...

Ed and Amy pick one of their favourites from the Faith in Kids back catalog! If you have any favourites from the past tell us! ( podcast@faithinkids.org ) Ed chats with Christian author, pastor and dad of two daughters, Tim Chester, who wrote Gospel-Centre Family with Ed Moll. Get that book right HERE . And then Ed talks about how fab Tim is, and Jam goes on about squeaky wheels. Ed Drew - is the...

This ones a throwback to Ep #14! Join Amy and Ed as they pick up on some of those top tips of how to keep Jesus at the centre of your family holidays. Hear some stories and experiences that the team have had since this episode released, and be reassured as you stride into the summer! Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's ministry lea...

How do you teach the gospel to kids who don’t speak english? And what has a toilet roll got to do with God’s mercy? Join Ed and Amy as Charlie McDonald joins the team with stories from inner city urban life! Share in the laughs and be inspired by amazing stories from the places we rarely set foot. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the childr...

Gods creations is beautifully full with His creativity! This interactive episode helps us to explore what God has made in art and all things creative. Join the team as they chat with Al, an artist who explores creation whilst having tea in a tree with his daughter. Listen in on the fun! People:  Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's...

Ever feel like you're just fumbling your way through parenting? Join in with Ed this week as he talks to Alan Witchalls answering the question: How do we parent as Christians if we haven’t been brought up in a Christian home? Be encouraged that it’s ok to stuff it up, as we entrust our kids to the Lord’s kindness. People:  Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an enginee...

This one's a collaboration! Our friends over at the Keswick Convention Podcast had Ed join them for an episode their and we just had to share it with you! We want our kids to be grateful, right? We keep telling them to say 'thank you'. But how do we make it a heartfelt habit, rather than just lip-service. The truth is that parents have to be grateful themselves! Ed joins James Cary...

Are you a helicopter parent? What about snow plow parenting? Do you just need to grit your teeth and endure the teenage years? Listen in to a fun filled episode about the highs and lows of parenting teens to be hope-filled. Join in the laughter as the team are joined by Karen and Amanda, both rich in wisdom, as they help us take a step towards hope as we consider God’s good design within this age...

Siblings and their interaction with each other can certainly be a maze to wander. Join Ed and Amy as they talk together, as always, about the mess of real life and how we can put Christ at the centre of the family. Listen in on the fun and blunders around family life and how we can raise siblings to be brothers and sisters in Gods great family. Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting...

Join Ed & Amy as they chat with Australian author, teacher and school chaplain, Chris  Morphew! They chat about Chris's recent book ' Who Am I And Why Do I Matter? ' Enjoy the thoughtful conversations along the way as you listen to this week's episode. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's ministry lea...

Join Ed & Amy as they chat with Slugs and Bugs artist extraordinaire Randall Goodgame! They chat about what inspires Randall's music and his heart for the important task of getting the bible into the minds and hearts of families in everyday life. Enjoy the fun and laughs as you listen in to this weeks episode! People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer...

Do you ever feel that parenting literally brings you to the end of yourself? Liz Wann does, so she wrote a book to help us process these feelings. It turns out she learnt more about her own heart on the journey. Join Ed and Amy as they get into the nitty-gritty details of parenting and be relieved to know that you are not the only one feeling the burden! People:  Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith...

Join the team as they chat with Sally Michael about her life's work in Children's ministry, and her new book ‘More than a Story’. Be inspired by her tears, and her passion, about Gods word being used in churches and homes with families and children. Dare to open her book, and rest easy knowing that ‘God will do what He says He will do.’ People :  Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy S...

What impacts the spiritual growth of children in our family and church? Join Ed and Amy as they have Dr Sarah Holmes as their guest. Sarah's research shows us the problems facing Churches and families coming out of the lockdown, and some exciting ways forward. Join the team as they find joy that the Bible's principles for families are true. People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy...

Finding out your child has autism can turn the world on its head. That was Rachel Wilson’s experience. Hear of her experiences, the ups and the downs.  Join Ed and Amy for one of our most requested topics, as they seek Jesus in the trials and the mess. People :  Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids Rachel Wilson - Co-Author of ‘The Life You Never Expected’ with...

While everyone else is talking sex, sexuality and gender, how do we navigate these thorny topics? Ed Shaw ( Living Out ) helps us to show our children the better story (as well as explaining how he has grown out of his support for Richard 3rd and the Conservative party, but is still a Christian and is still same sex attracted) People:  Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Fai...

Join Ed and Amy, as they tackle the complications around gaming and the family, with Andy Geers and Andy Robertson. Are games just distractions from living for Jesus, or do they have a God driven purpose? Find out and explore the world of gaming in the family whilst keeping Jesus at the centre. People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids Andy Geers - Andy is th...

‘Is God still awake’ tells the impactful story of a young girl’s big question about God. Ed and Amy chat with the author, Sheila Walsh, about the stories that inspired and drove her to write this book. Join in on this conversation about crying out and wrestling with God. A special treat is in store for you with a cameo from Sir Cliff himself! People:  Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith...

The home team talk all things Christmas Day. Join in the fun as they remember the awkward and the awesome from past Christmas adventures. In the hubbub of the holiday, they also want to keep Jesus at the centre, listen in as they prepare and plan to celebrate Jesus' birth. People :  Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids James Cary - Podcast co-host for Faith...

Ed, Amy, and their guest this week, Gareth Crispin, share some top tips for family bible times this Christmas. From tea towels to posada nativity sets (no, not a curry!) there are plenty of tips to help you get the story of Jesus’ astonishing birth into your everyday family life. Join us as we get those creativity juices flowing for celebrating Christmas this year. People :  Ed Drew - Director of...

Would you have roast goat for Christmas dinner? How about replacing mince pies with Christmas cookies? Be inspired from stories of Christmas in other cultures as Ed chats with Rachel Allord and Chris Howles, both long-term missionaries in different parts of the world. Maybe, this year, you could start some new family traditions that will help you put Jesus at the centre. People: Ed Drew - Director...

Hear about Ed's motor home, Amy's fisherman and some questionable decisions made along the journey. Join Ed, Amy and Katy Morgan as they discuss their new books, Katy's - The Promise and the Light and Ed's - The Adventure of Christmas... We also hear how children can be captivated by the Christmas story afresh plus... STICKERS. People :  Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy...

Join Ed, Amy and Katharine Hill as they discuss caring for you and your family post-lockdown. Katharine shares wisdom from her latest book A Mind Of Their Own , about parenting through difficult patches of mental ill health. People :  Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith – Writer for Faith in Kids Katharine Hill is the UK Director of Care for the Family, a popular speaker and the author o...