Faith in Parents

Ed and Jam are back with a frenzy of Festive Fun Facts about yule logs as they talk about Gabriel's appearance to Joseph in a dream. And how Jam was nearly called Ed. Seriously. In our sketch, on his way to see Mary, Joseph has a strange encounter with a florist. 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...

Ed talks to Dan Adams and Gareth Loh who comprise Awesome Cutlery. Yes, more music, but have a listen, it's fan. And these guys have really thought about it. For more information on Awesome Cutlery on their website. For all kinds of resources, go to the Faith in Kids website . If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org . We won't read ou...

Ed and Jam have more Festive Fun Facts about tinsel, baubles, radishes and highly flammable large goats. This time, we're looking at the Angel Gabriel appearing to Mary. 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 heard the show.  Sketch written by Ja...

Dumb rocks? What's that supposed to mean? Listen to Ed talk to Jeremy Smith who has produced a new album for families. They talk about the power of music and using it intentionally to reinforce Christian truths in the home, but also for life. For more information on Dumb Rocks here at Dumbrocks.com Get hold of the CD at Tenofthose.com For information on The Big Day Out, or all kinds of resour...

Christmas is coming! Ed and Jam are very excited and return with Festive Fun Facts about Advent calendars, a sketch and lots more besides. We're at the very start of the New Testament in Matthew 1, and look at the curious long list of names that has a surprising amount to teach us. For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org  Email us at podcast@faithinkids.org and let us kno...

Ed, Jam - and AMY! - are back talking about Christmas, how to make the most of it as a family and how to do it a distinctively Christian way. Plus Ed, Amy and Jam explain the thinking behind the new Christmas resources for Churches from Faith in Kids which can be found HERE . For information on The Big Day Out, or all kinds of resources, go to the Faith in Kids website . If you have any questions...

Ed talks to Marína about being a Mum, raising black teenagers in London, the wonder of cultural diversity, the vital support of the local church and, of course, trusting our magnificent Lord Jesus Christ with our children. To learn more about the work of London City Mission go to: www.lcm.org.uk For information on The Big Day Out, or all kinds of resources, go to the Faith in Kids website . If you...

Ed and Jam are back and talking about to Michael Tinker about God's amazing grace. And he introduces to a bunch of characters going on a space adventure. For more information about Michael's CDs and the Mission to Dendros Space Adventure, go HERE . 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....

Ed and Jam talk to Michael Tinker about his children's ministry, and how children can learn really deep lasting truths about God through songs. You can buy Michael's albums at his website . For information on Massive 19, Being a Bible Ninja or The Big Day Out, go to the Faith in Kids website . If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org ....

Ed and Jam are back and talking about Halloween. A bit. But also about being transformed! Plus Ed ends up in a submarine at one point. See if you can spot it. 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 heard the show.  Recorded and produced by James Cary....

Ed and Jam talk to Amy about Halloween, and how we do or don't do celebrate this festival that is bigger than ever, and why. More information here: https://faithinkids.org/blog/app/topic/halloween For information on Massive 19, Being a Bible Ninja or The Big Day Out, go to the Faith in Kids website . If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org...

Ed talks to Amy and Ste who have adopted three boys and one girl. Ste is a bit hazy on the timeline, but they got there in the end. They talk about the decisions that led to that, and what challenges adopting parents face. For information on Massive 19, Being a Bible Ninja or The Big Day Out, go to the Faith in Kids website . If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at po...

Ed talks to Jam about some recent parenting failures in his own life - and they consider whether they even were failures. At one point, a lot of pastry is involved. For information on Massive 19, Being a Bible Ninja or The Big Day Out, go to the Faith in Kids website . If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org . We won't read out your emails...

The first day at school is a big day for your child. But you might find that it's an even bigger day for you! How do we deal with those emotions of sending our precious ones off on that first day at school? For information on Massive 19, Being a Bible Ninja or The Big Day Out, go to the Faith in Kids website . If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faith...

Ed and Jam are travelling with Jesus up a mountain and it gets pretty wild, especially if you like seeing people who died over a thousand years earlier! More fun facts fight off with amazing mountain facts! We're in Matthew 17: 1-9 at an event known as The Transfiguration when John, James and Peter get to see the true glory of Christ. For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.o...

Ed and Jam are travelling with Jesus to a lake! More fun facts fight off with old lakes, new lakes, cold lakes and a boiling one! We're in Matthew 14:22-32 when Jesus walks on the water. And so does Peter! For a little while. And then he sinks. 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...

Ed and Jam talk about those signs in shops going up which say 'Back to School', causing mixed feelings in both parents and children. 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...

Ed and Jam are travelling with Jesus to the beach! More fun facts fight off, cries of 'I want more' and wondering what would happen if Blackpool were taken over by sinister donkeys. We're in Matthew 13:14-21 when, spoilers, Jesus feeds 5000 men and their families until the crowd couldn't eat any more. Look at EXTREME PLANE LANDINGS at St Martin's beach! For more informatio...

Ed and Jam are travelling with Jesus to a posh house. More fun facts about weird houses, including tiny ones and one that's under water. And Jam reveals what he's really good at. It's a surprisingly useless skill. We're in Matthew 9:9-13 and thinking about Jesus eating with tax collectors. For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org  Email us at podcast@faithin...

Ed and Jam are back with Sandy Galea who has been touring the UK with Ed, speaking and answering questions at The Big Day Out. Sandy is the Children's Minister at MBM , Sydney, Australia and the founder of Kidswise . In this episode, Ed and Jam talk to Sandy about giving children young people a heart for God's Word, for prayer and for the lost plus lots more besides. If you have any ques...

Ed and Jam are travelling with Jesus to a desert and some of Jam's fun facts blow Ed's mind. And a listener tells us about a campsite in Death Valley. We're in Matthew 4:1-11 and thinking about Jesus resisting temptation from the Devil. 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 jus...

Ed and Jam talk to Sandy Galea who has been touring the UK with Ed, speaking and answering questions at The Big Day Out. Sandy is the Children's Minister at MBM , Sydney, Australia and the founder of Kidswise . In this episode, Ed and Jam talk to Sandy about reading the Bible and praying with your children in the early years. If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us...

Ed and Jam are back for some summer fun, and some travels with Jesus. This time, they travel with Jesus to a river. The River Jordan, if you're asking. We're in Matthew 3:13-17 . Ed tells a dad joke. There's also a new feature: FUN FACTS FIGHT OFF! And Jam invents a new kebab called The Naga Fireballs with Extra Chilli Sauce. For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids....

We're all going on a... summer holiday! No more worries for a week or two? Well, actually, you just take your problems on holiday with you. You're still the same person on holiday, unfortunately. Ed and Jam have an honest chat about holidays, and Ed has some top tips on getting our thinking right and how to make the most of these times together. Ed and Jam also mention the forthcoming ne...

Ed talks with Dr Liz Jones from Lovewise again. This time, they talk about the way mums and dads relate to each other, and what happens beyond the age of eleven and what  resources are available like LovewiseOnline . Ed says a couple of rude words. But it's all in context so it's fine. And Dr Liz warns against leaving it all to 'the experts'. The Lovewise website is HERE with a...