The Parenting for Faith podcast

This week, Becky reflects on what having trousers that have got too tight after lockdown has to do with spiritual parenting. In the Parenting for Faith course, Rachel mentions taking Jesus out for dinner and a movie. We had someone write in and ask what that actually means and in today's episode, Rachel spills the beans. You can watch the course free, online at parentingforfaith.org/course Becky i...

This is the recording of the Facebook Live session which looked at how we help our children navigate the world's view of the supernatural. To watch the video or read episode notes, head to parentingforfaith.org/post/supernatural

This is the recording of the Facebook Live session which looked at how we help our children navigate the world's view of the supernatural. To watch the video or read episode notes, head to parentingforfaith.org/post/supernatural

This is the recording of the Facebook Live session which looked at how we help our children navigate the world's view of the supernatural. To watch the video or read episode notes, head to https://parentingforfaith.org/post/supernatural

We explore how to figure out what we're feeling and how to share that with your family and with God. Anna also explores the ancient concept of acedia and asks if it's a helpful way of describing our emotions during lockdown. For more on that see theconversation.com/acedia-the-lost-name-for-the-emotion-were-all-feeling-right-now-144058 Rachel answers a question about how to help a three year old wi...

Rachel reflects on the power of a parent's voice based on her recent experience of having to have complete vocal rest. She then explores how and why our children need to hear God's voice for themselves and how to help them with that. We hear from Gemma who wrote a story for her daughter at the beginning of a pandemic. This is a brilliant example of a parent using the Key Tool of framing and the po...

Becky reflects on when people Bible verses are used to 'make things better' or say 'everything will be okay'. She shares a story about getting lost in the words to suggest an alternative which might be a more authentic and helpful way of using Scripture - as a map, not just a destination. Rachel answers a question about how to build connection with teenagers. Anna interviews Dr Naomi Graham on her...

This is a recording of the Facebook live session which looked at how we can help preteens and teenagers with going back to school. To watch the video or read episode notes, head to parentingforfaith.org/post/back-to-school-or-routine

This is a recording of the Facebook live session which looked at how we can help 5 - 11s with going back to school. To watch the video or read episode notes, head to parentingforfaith.org/post/back-to-school-or-routine

This is a recording of the Facebook live session which looked at how we can help under fives with returning to routine. To watch the video or read episode notes, head to parentingforfaith.org/post/back-to-school-or-routine

This week we dig a bit deeper into the Key Tool of unwinding and how to use it in practice, on the go. For more on this see parentingforfaith.org/unwinding Our question comes from a parent whose son is struggling with realising that his peers have had a very different experience of lockdown. Rachel talks through how to process that with your child. In the wildcard section, Anna chats to Jennifer F...

We head back to the original context of the ten commandments and ask what they mean for us and our families today? Rachel answers a question about how to support your child if they've struggled with returning to school and all the change involved. We hear from Lucy Rycroft, from the Hope-filled family (formerly Desertmum), on her experience of doing the Parenting for Faith course.

This week, Becky talks about jam-making...and what do we do just because we saw our parents doing it? How might this apply to nurturing our children's faith? For more on the key tool of creating windows see parentingforfaith.org/creating-windows Rachel answers a question on equipping teens to make their own choices well, without being a helicopter parent. In our final section, we explore what it m...

In this episode, Rachel shares some ideas for equipping kids who are returning to school, answers a question about a child who is struggling to pray, and we hear from Gail Adcock about family devotions.

Sparked by lots of questions about going back to school or routine, Rachel asks how we can help our children say goodbye to a season and process what's already happened before focusing on what's happening next. She mentions a resource called 'Me, God and Covid-19' which is available at parentingforfaith.org/post/me-god-and-covid-19 Today's question is about how to talk about fairies, mermaids, uni...

What do you do if your child or teenager has a passive view of God where they think he doesn't do much? Our question this week is about how to start getting our kids ready for going back to school? We hear from Rachel, as well as Rick Otto, head of New Wine Kids, on some ideas to prepare. In our wildcard section, Anna shares about two household church. Why might we do it and some practical things...

This week, we ask what if my child 'catches' (hears from God) differently to me? We ask Annie Willmot, author of 'Cold cups of tea and hiding in the loo', how you explain to under fives your role in church and what you're doing. We end with some encouragement and equipping for key workers as they parent through this season. Huge virtual hugs and high fives to all of you! Thanks to Cathryn Barringe...

Rachel explores how to help our kids handle disappointment with God - both related to this season of lockdown and more generally as they go through life. She answers a question about how to know if a child is ready for confirmation. Rachel broadens this to explore what it might look like in different church traditions to figure out whether a child is ready to make a public declaration of their fai...

This special bonus episode is here to help you work out how to get the most out of all the online opportunities this summer. To watch the video of this episode or read the notes that go with it, head to parentingforfaith.org/post/online-festivals. To find Parenting for Faith at United Breaks Out, New Wine's online festival go to parentingforfaith.org/UBO.

This special bonus episode is here to help you work out how to get the most out of all the online opportunities this summer. To watch the video of this episode or read the notes that go with it, head to parentingforfaith.org/post/online-festivals. To find Parenting for Faith at United Breaks Out, New Wine's online festival go to parentingforfaith.org/UBO.

This special bonus episode is here to help you work out how to get the most out of all the online opportunities this summer. To watch the video of this episode or read the notes that go with it, head to parentingforfaith.org/post/online-festivals. To find Parenting for Faith at United Breaks Out, New Wine's online festival go to parentingforfaith.org/UBO.

We explore how to tell your big story this summer, whilst trapped in the car together or whilst you're just at home. In the Q&A section, we ask Dr Naomi Graham from Growing Hope about how to encourage and help children connect with God when they have limited communication skills. We also interview Gail Adcock, author of The Essential Guide to Family Ministry, who shares some ideas for serving a fa...

Rachel kicks off this week by exploring what we can learn from pioneering. She answers a question that we reckon a fair few of you are wondering about... is it okay if we've quite enjoyed the break from physical church? What should we do if we (or our kids) are nervous about going back? Anna interviews Simon Parry of Allstar Kids Club to find out how we can encourage and equip kids and teens with...

Bible baddies – there are lots of them! In this episode of the podcast, Rachel ponders on what we can learn from them and how important it might be for us and our kids to delve into some of those stories to see what we can learn. We’ve recruited the wonderful Olly Goldenberg to help us answer our listener’s question on how to explain the joy of the Lord to our kids, and in our wildcard section, we...

Today's episode is an audio version of our Facebook Live Bedtime Drinks event for parents and carers, where we explore how to help preteens and teens who are disengaged or disinterested. You can watch the original video and read notes at parentingforfaith.org/post/disengaged. You can find out about our next Facebook Live and where to find us at United Breaks Out(New Wine's Online Festival) at pare...