Faith in Parents

Ed and Amy talk to Maria Williams about bringing up kids when the culture is yelling at them to conform to the pattern of this world. Big Day Out Training Day Christmas 2020 on Youtube Book for the Big Day Out Nov 5th via Zoom - Planning for January when No-one Knows If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org . We won't read out your emails o...

Ed has a practical, encouraging chat with Andy and Jo Frost about raising your kids in the faith. Links and resources mentioned in the show: Raising Faith by Andy Frost and Katharine Hill The Greatest Story Ever Told: A Bitesize Bible experience for families  Indescribable: 100 devotions about God and science by Louie Giglio  Jesus Storybook Bible  Kitchen Table Project If you have any questions o...

How can we cultivate thankful homes and hearts? Maybe Harvest festival can kick this process of helping us to form helpful habits which point us to the Lord Jesus Christ. Amy has a few ideas - including Conker Bunting - but Jam's idea might be the weirdest. Judge for yourself. Join Ed, Amy and Jam and singing along with us as 'We plough the fields and scatter.' Order Eric Says Thank...

As kids go back to school, there's a lot of uncertainty and anxiety around. And that's the just parents. Ed, Amy and Jam talk about how can we think biblically about sending children back to school after such a long time away - and for some this is the first time and the concerns have never been higher. So who is in your bubble? That would be Jesus, and He is all we need. If you have any...

Ed talks to Steve Midgley (Senior Minister of Christ Church Cambridge) about teenage years when our children's independence is expressed, their preferred lifestyle is being explored and their personal values are now being owned. This is all normal and healthy but it can lead to stepping away from their parents' Christian faith. What should our response be? How can we continue to have fru...

Ed talks about raising children in the faith, being quiet, listening and taking the visual seriously for both adults and children – and making the most of our imaginations. With Kathy Woods (Pastor of children’s and family ministries, Wellspring Alliance Church) and Scottie May (Christian ministry and formation, Wheaton College) If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at...

We're thinking about Water this week. Fancy a movie? Maybe your kids aren't reayd for that full-on grown-up Noah movie with Russell Crowe that gets a bit weird. How about Wall-E? Seriously. On this podcast, Nate Morgan Locke from the Popcorn Parenting podcast explains to Jam who there's a bit of sneaky Noah in this story, and then they just both get a bit excited about the movie gen...

Ed, Amy and Jam talk about lockdown, optimistically hoping the worst is behind us. What have have we learned? And what will our children remember about this weird time? Jam's videos about Joshua suitable for teens and young people are here If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org . We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you do...

Amy and Jam talk a bit more Nate Morgan Locke, this time about family devotions that can be made simple with three words "Read, Pray, Sing." Amy realises that maybe we don't always need craft. Dr Donald Whitney talks about Read Pray Sing here . You can listen to the Popcorn Parenting Podcast with Jam and Nate . If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at po...

Amy, Jam and special guest Nate Morgan Locke talk about watching movies with your kids, Frozen II and why Toy Story 4 is... well, let's not get into that. Listen to the Popcorn Parenting Podcast with Jam and Nate . If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org . We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but...

Ed speaks with Marina Russell, Jason and Rachel Roach about how our families deal with the issue of racism in the context of the Gospel. Books: The Ology by Marty Machowski God's very good idea by Trillia Newbel l God made me and you by Shai Linne  Song: God made me and you by Shai Linne Films: Hidden Figures The Colour of Friendship   If you have any questions or comments, please get in touc...

Did you know the government is rolling out teaching in schools about relationships? And that schools are supposed to be talking to parents about this? Ed talks to Dr Liz Jones from Lovewise about the government's plans and how you can have a say in whatever materials used at your child's school. You heard Liz first on Eps #13a & #13b of the Faith in Parents podcast. Recommended resou...

Ed, Jam and Amy talk to Dawn, a primary school teacher with some great advice about teaching your kids at home. Here's that Glen Scrivener video we referred to which is specifically about homeschooling as a education choice, rather than a lockdown reality. If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org . We won't read out your emails on the...

Ed, Amy and Jam are back with an honest chat about how it's going in lockdown. If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org . We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback. Please prayerfully consider making a donation to the ministry of Faith in Kids . The F...

Ed is back with Dr Duncan Forbes of Urban Ministries and his wife Shay. They talk about the lockdown from their own perspective on an estate in London where things sometimes look very different. You can actually watch this conversation - along with bits that are not in the podcast on YouTube here including forgetting wedding anniversaries! Urban catechism - suitable for families is here   If you h...

Ed, Amy and Jam talk about how to make the most of the situation with schools closing early, longer holidays, working from home and no church meetings. How can we thrive, rather than just survive? Loads of resources at the Faith in Kids website. Keep an eye on the Facebook page too. More information about the 7pm prayer on Sunday 22nd March, Mothering Sunday . Links to the Faith in Kids and Faith...

Ed talks to Trevor and Val Archer, and discovers some ‘inconvenient truth’ about the middle class prosperity gospel. How does a teenager respond to being laughed at for being a Christian? And what’s a parent to do when their 11 year old refuses to tow the Christian line? Also, hear inspiring stories of prodigal children coming home. Links to the Faith in Kids and Faith in Kids 4 Kids podcasts here...

Ed, Amy and Jam talk about the issue that many parents are battling with: screen time. Links to the Faith in Kids and Faith in Kids 4 Kids podcasts here . The new Faith in Kids 4 Kids stream is on Apple Podcasts , Spotify and other players here (just click on MORE ). Find out more about The Wonder of Easter for Sunday Schools at the website here . You can buy via Amazon UK here: The Wonder of East...

Ed talks to Jeremy Marshall about sharing hope, cancer, family holidays behind the Iron Curtain, being Christ-like in parenting, taking a stand rather than quietly grumbling, treating our children equally but differently and having robust debates around the table. Jeremy Marshall's book The Big C: Hope in the Face of Death is available from 10ofthose.com here . Find out more about The Wonder...

Ed, Amy and Jam continue the fascinating conversation from when Ed sat down with Dr Duncan Forbes about parenting, reading the Bible with your kids and grabbing hold of popular culture and asking it some difficult questions. Find about more about Duncan at Urban Ministries . The Urban Catechism mentioned can be found here . Resources mentioned and related: Serge resources here. The Gospel-Centered...

Ed, Amy and Jam are back with a fascinating conversation with Dr Duncan Forbes about parenting, and living on Estates and all the joys and challenges that presents. Find about more about Duncan at Urban Ministries . The Urban Catechism mentioned can be found here . Resources mentioned and related: Serge resources here. The Gospel-Centered Parent: Study Guide with Leader's Notes Rose Marie Mil...

Ed and Jam are back with Matt with talk about the person they'd most like to meet, and there's a lot of mind-blowing talk about stars. And in our sketch, we visit the magi packing for their journey. For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org  Email us at podcast@faithinkids.org and let us know what you think of the show. Or just tell us stuff, or the place where you hea...

Ed and Jam are back with Matt who is determined to win another fun facts fight off. Considering it's Christmas, there's a bit too much sport which involves Ed explaining about the time he got a bit over excited, but we also find out about the best news there has EVER been. And in our sketch, we visit the shepherds on the hillside, trying to come up with a new song. For more information o...

Ed and Jam are joined by special guest Matt who has brought a seriously fun fact. Ed talks about the time he arrived at a wedding without any trousers and in our sketch, Joseph meets the Roman soldier taking the census. It doesn't go well. For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org  Email us at podcast@faithinkids.org and let us know what you think of the show. Or just tell...

Ed, Jam and Amy are back talking about Christmas, making memories and starting family - along with some listener comments, stories and traditions. The track at the end is Joy to the World performed by Yvonne Lyon from her Songs For Christmas album. Buy the CD here or find it on Bandcamp . New Christmas resources for Churches from Faith in Kids which can be found HERE . For information on The Big D...