Meet The Parents

In this episode, Lisa chats to Ruth Favell about the role of grandparents in nurturing faith in their grandchildren and how this important role can impact generations to come! Links   Faithful Grandparents by Anita Cleverly - book https://amzn.eu/d/fSRDq5d Grandparenting for faith by Becky Sedgwick https://amzn.eu/d/3O3LnlB Raising Faith by Katharine Hill and Andy Frost - book https://amzn.eu/d/09...

In this episode, Alex and Lisa are joined by Lizzie Smith, who is both a parent and a teacher, and their teenage daughter Annie, as they explore the challenges and benefits of screens. Check out their ideas and thoughts on how we as parents can help navigate this with our children. Links Left to their own devices book Katharine Hill (2021) https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/product/left-to-their-...

In this episode, Alex and Lisa chat to Ellie Alton about how we can help our teens grow in faith and even enjoy this stage of their lives. Ellie shares practical tips and godly wisdom to help us as parents navigate this season of change in our children. Links Parenting Teens for a life of Faith book by Rachel Turner https://amzn.eu/d/i0t9LGX Raising Confident Kids by Ed Drew https://amzn.eu/d/cOhB...

In this episode, Alex and Lisa chat to Holly Eagle and Megan Russell about home educating their - the whys, the hows, the joys and the challenges. They explore how they came to this decision and share practical ideas for anyone considering this approach to education.  Links:  - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmissmason

In this episode, Alex and Lisa are joined by Faith Bailey who shares her experience and ideas on how to help children under 5 meet with God for themselves through sensory, fun and interactive ways. Links: https://youtu.be/F0Lc8vN1fdo?si=ITqKeqShp1w6HwVt  https://godventure.co.uk https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/topics/under-fives website full of resources to help  https://www.parentingforf...

In this episode, Alex is joined by David and William Lyon as they chat about the importance of being a Dad in the busy world we now live. They talk about many things such as what actually is the role of a father; what could a great father-child relationship look like; what about juggling and prioritising your family; and how men talk about the BIG F - Feelings. Podcast links: https://www.careforth...

In this episode, Alex and Lisa are joined by Andy and Jo who found themselves parents at a young age. They share their journey and how the church came alongside them when they needed it most.  Podcast Links: https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/parenting/where-can-young-parents-go-for-support https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/family-relationships/young-parents/ ht...

In this episode, Alex and Lisa are joined by Megan and Rosanna as they chat about the importance of helping our children know the Bible and what God teaches us in it. They share some great practical ways we can include the bible in everyday life and suggest bibles you might find helpful to try in your home. Podcast links: https://godventure.co.uk/category/bible-activities/ https://godventure.co.uk...

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Fran Favell as they chat about helping our children start school. From practical tips,  to how to pray with and for your child and how to take care of yourself as a parent at this important milestone, this episode is packed with tips and personal stories of how to make the start of primary school a great experience for everyone involved. Podcast links:  https://w...

In this episode, Alex and Lisa chat to Abbi and Stefan about how we can help our additional needs children connect with God. They share their stories and experiences of how God has made all of us special and unique for a relationship with Him.  Links https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/can-a-child-with-additional-needs-and-disabilities-have-a-meaningful-faith/ https://www.careforthefamil...

In this episode, Lisa chats to Jenni about how we can help our children establish good sleeping habits, including some tips on how to help your child if they have difficulty sleeping. God wants us to rest well and we all know that a good rest does us all good, both parents and children, so check out this episode to see what might work in your family.  Show notes and links Comfort in the darkness b...

In this episode, Alex and Lisa chat to Tim and Holly all about prayer and how we can encourage our children to enjoy a two way relationship with their heavenly Father. They share stories about the power of prayer and how to help our children hear from God for themselves. Show notes and links  Helpful weblinks for resources to explore faith this Christmas:  https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/...

In this episode Alex and Lisa are joined by Chris and Helen to chat about all things Christmas. Just how do we prepare practically and spiritually in this season and how do we keep Jesus at the centre of everything in all the busyness and stuff of Christmas? Show notes and links  Helpful weblinks for resources to explore faith this Christmas:  https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/topics/advent...

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Victoria Beech from godventure.co.uk as they explore how we can nurture faith in under 5s. They chat about how exploring our senses and play is a key part of nurturing faith in little ones,  as well as how we as parents can take care of our own spiritual walk while navigating potty training and constant snack times!!  Show notes and links:  https://godventure.co....

Alex and Lisa meet new dads, Benj and Mike, who share their experiences and whether it was anything like what they were expecting. They chat honestly about how this new role can be both exciting and scary and brings a whole new sense of responsibility. Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting.  In each show we wil...

In this episode, Lisa chats to Becky about adoption and how what God did for us is a perfect example of adoption. They explore how  our faith can help us prepare practically and emotionally for adoption and how we as family, friends and a church family can support those we know who are looking to adopt. Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with...

Alex and Lisa are joined by Pete and Emily Sivers as together they explore practical ways we can bring our faith into everyday life at home. The bible teaches us that as parents we are best positioned to nurture faith in our children, but just how do we help our children to grow a relationship with Jesus for themselves?  Please be aware that in this episode we will be touching on topics of stillbi...

In this first episode we meet new mums, Kim and Lauren, who share their experiences and whether it was anything like what they were expecting. We’ll chat about the challenges, the new discoveries, the scary bits and the embarrassing stories. After all there are no instructions when our children are born but we do have their Creator to help us! Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share...