The Parenting for Faith podcast

S13E4: Theology Behind Faith at Home (Sarah Strand and Emma Parker)

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Sep 30, 2025
In a thought-provoking discussion, Sarah Strand, Dean of Anglican Formation, and Emma Parker, Priest at St Gabriel's Church, delve into the theology behind nurturing faith at home. They explore how young children encounter God and the importance of grounding children's ministry in sound theology. Sarah emphasizes everyday conversations and the power of curiosity in faith formation, while Emma shares personal insights on how seeing faith lived out can inspire children's journeys. They encourage parents to engage authentically and highlight that small actions can significantly shape children's faith.
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INSIGHT

Theology Fuels Long-Term Faith Work

  • Thinking theologically gives lasting, resource-independent reasons to invest in children's faith formation.
  • Theology supplies the fuel and conviction that practical tools alone cannot sustain.
INSIGHT

God Is The Primary Nurturer

  • Nurturing faith is ultimately God's work; adults are encouragers and recognizers of God's activity.
  • Scripture shows children responding to God directly, so our role is to create fertile conditions not to manufacture faith.
ADVICE

Begin With Your Beliefs

  • Start with your own theology: clarify what you believe and let it shape practical choices for your family.
  • Use that theological anchor to adapt practices for your context rather than copying others wholesale.
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