Faith Like a Child

Christmastime is here, and for us, the question of Santa—and how we talk about him—is front of mind. How do we help others keep the magic of the season if we don’t have Santa as a tradition? How can thinking through Advent help us keep Jesus’ birth at the forefront of our minds in the midst of a busy season? Then we end with a reminder: You don’t have to do it all—just being present and doing thin...

Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to help our kids think about gratitude, but it’s something that’s hard to do since the Christmas season seems to start earlier and earlier every year. We share some practices that help us think through Thanksgiving, gratitude, and keeping our focus during the holiday season on Christ. Resources Mentioned in the Episode: -      &nbsp...

Halloween has become one of the most popular holidays, especially among our young kids. Candy, costumes, hanging out with friends—what’s not to like for a kid? But as adults, we know there’s a lot of creepy, spiritually dark stuff that can be connected to holiday. We share how we grew up doing Halloween (or not), what we do now with our kids, and where we draw the line on things like costumes or d...

We know the Holy Spirit is God, a part of the Trinity… but who is the Spirit, exactly? Why do we need Him? And how do we know that we’re actually hearing from the Spirit (instead of just hearing what we want)? Resources Mentioned in the Episode Video: Understand How the Holy Spirit Works in the Bible (BibleProject) Podcast Series: The Holy Spirit (BibleProject) Feedback on an episode? Have questio...

We’re back from an unexpected hiatus that we needed for rest, and so it feels appropriate to talk about how important rest is – not just for our kids but for ourselves and our entire family. Why do we need rest? What’s the point of Sabbath? And how do we make time for rest when we have kids? Resources Mentioned in the Episode “ Finding Rest in a Restless World (with Andy Crouch) ,” Good Faith Podc...

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to Christianity… but why, exactly? What makes this so important in Christian theology and in how we live our lives? And how do we talk about such an unusual, world-changing event with our kids? Resources Mentioned in the Episode N.T. Wright, Surprised By Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church Gospel of John Animated Summ...

Life circumstances being what they are, this is a timely and important topic (so we’ll talk resurrection next time). We want our kids to be kind to others, but we all know that’s hard—especially when someone isn’t being kind to them. And let’s face it—even as adults, it’s usually not any easier to be kind to people who are being unkind to us. So why do we need to do it? And what does Christian fai...

Good Friday is coming up, which means there’s a special emphasis on Jesus torturous suffering and death on the cross. That means it’s prime time for questions from kids on really tough topics around death, suffering, and the nature of God’s plan of redemption. Why did Jesus let it happen, why did the crucifixion need to happen, and how does atonement work, exactly? And how do we know when our kids...

Easter is the cornerstone of Christianity, but when we compare this season to Christmas, Easter feels like an afterthought. How do we help our kids—and ourselves—appreciate and ponder the power of Good Friday and Easter when that’s not something our culture tends to prioritize? And how do we talk to our kids about the Easter Bunny? Resources mentioned in the episode: Venetia Newall, “Easter Eggs”...

On the surface, “Who is God?” seems like it would be a relatively simple and basic question. But once you actually try to explain it to a child, it can get complicated really fast. Our God is beyond understanding, which means there are things we'll never understand or be able to explain, but at the same time, he wants relationship with us and wants us to know him—so how do we share all of that wit...

Welcome to Faith Like a Child! In this episode, Morgan and Maegen share a bit about themselves, their families, their faith, and what they're hoping for this podcast. Feedback on today’s episode? Have questions or topics you want us to discuss in the future? Email us at faithlikeachildpod@gmail.com .   Keep the discussion going by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/59...

Faith Like a Child is a new podcast that explores the tough questions kids ask us about Christianity. Where were we before we were born? Why did Jesus have to die on a cross? When Noah got off the ark, were there lots of dead bodies lying around? Join hosts Morgan Feddes Satre and Maegen Clark as we seek to answer our kids' tough questions and develop our own child-like faith. Subscribe and watch...