The Parenting for Faith podcast
Parenting for Faith
Parenting for Faith exists to equip and encourage parents to raise God-connected children and teens. In the podcast, the Parenting for Faith team offer ideas and tools, answer questions, review books, host interviews and panel discussions.
Discover our free course for churches and more at https://parentingforfaith.org
Parenting for Faith is part of BRF, a registered charity.
Discover our free course for churches and more at https://parentingforfaith.org
Parenting for Faith is part of BRF, a registered charity.
Episodes
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Feb 8, 2022 • 27min
S2 Ep3: Chat and Catch
In this episode, we focus on Chat and Catch which is prayer and hearing God’s voice.
Rachel looks at the biblical theology of prayer and what we see in scripture about the way that we communicate with God, Anna talks about what Chat and Catch looks like in practise and gives us a few things to try, and Becky shares about creative prayer.
Do send this episode to a friend or family member who you think might enjoy it, just send them this link - https://soundcloud.com/parentingforfaith-brf/the-greatest-hits-season-chat-and-catch
Articles that you might find useful on our website are:
- 101 ways to start a conversation with God - https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/101-ways-to-start-a-conversation-with-god/
- Ideas to get under 5s chatting to God - https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/ideas-to-get-under-5s-chatting-to-god/
Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you’ve found this podcast or other resources helpful, could you donate to support this vital work?
You or your church can become a friend of Parenting for Faith by making a monthly gift of £2 a month or more. Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation. Find out more at https://www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/
We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Feb 1, 2022 • 23min
S2 Ep2: Bumps and Babies
In this episode, we hear from Helena Whitwell who shares about guided prayer in pregnancy, Anna talks about how we can chat to God about our bump or baby, Sarah Hogben discusses how to use the Parenting for Faith Key Tools with a baby, and Annie Willmot chats about how to manage with a baby and a toddler if the toddler isn't keen on the baby.
Find out more about Parenting for Faith's Key Tools here - https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/tools/
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also find the following interesting:
Babies and toddlers resources - https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/babies-and-toddlers/
To send this episode to a friend, just share this link - https://soundcloud.com/parentingforfaith-brf/the-greatest-hits-season-bumps-and-babies
Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you’ve found this podcast or other resources helpful, could you donate to support this vital work?
You or your church can become a friend of Parenting for Faith by making a monthly gift of £2 a month or more. Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation. Find out more at https://www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/
We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Jan 25, 2022 • 25min
S2 Ep1: The Bible
In the first episode of our Greatest Hits season, we will be talking about the Bible. Rachel tells us about how the Bible was made and how to chat to your kids about it, Olly Goldenberg shares how we can help our kids to find answers in the Bible for themselves, and Becky explores how we can tell our kids the whole story of the Bible.
We are also offering an exclusive discount to some of BRF's Bible reading notes! Use the discount code PFFPOD122 to receive 15% off the Day by Day with God Jan-Apr 22 notes. Rachel Turner is the author of this series which is all about power to the sidekicks - https://www.brfonline.org.uk/products/day-by-day-with-god-january-april-2022
For more ideas on how to help your kids or teenagers connect with the Bible go to parentingforfaith.org/topics/bible
Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you’ve found this podcast or other resources helpful, could you donate to support this vital work?
You or your church can become a friend of Parenting for Faith by making a monthly gift of £2 a month or more. Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation. Find out more at https://www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/
We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Nov 30, 2021 • 35min
#121 disagreeing with our kids, should kids memorise prayers and Darren Quinnell on supporting boys
Rachel talks about how we can surf the waves of disagreement with our kids, Rachel also answers a question on whether we should encourage our kids to memorise prayers, and Becky chats to Darren Quinnell who talks about how we can support boys who are coming of age.
Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you’ve found this podcast or other resources helpful, could you donate to support this vital work?
You or your church can become a friend of Parenting for Faith by making a monthly gift of £2 a month or more. Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation. Find out more at https://www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/
We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Nov 16, 2021 • 23min
#120 comfort in uncertainty, church with a child with additional needs and Mama Bear Apologetics
Rachel talks about her new book Comfort in Times of Uncertainty, Rachel answers a question from a family who are wondering if it's worth going to church with their child with additional needs if they can’t really engage, and Becky shares her thoughts on the book Mama Bear Apologetics.
Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you’ve found this podcast or other resources helpful, could you donate to support this vital work?
You or your church can become a friend of Parenting for Faith by making a monthly gift of £2 a month or more. Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation. Find out more at https://www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/
We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Oct 26, 2021 • 15min
#119c Making Your Mind Up About Halloween for pre-teens and teens
This is the Facebook Live session on making your mind up about Halloween for pre-teens and teens.
Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you’ve found this podcast or other resources helpful, could you donate to support this vital work?
You or your church can become a friend of Parenting for Faith by making a monthly gift of £2 a month or more. Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation. Find out more at https://www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/
We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Oct 26, 2021 • 24min
#119b Making Your Mind Up About Halloween for 5-11s
This is the Facebook Live session on Making your mind up about Halloween for 5-11s.
Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you’ve found this podcast or other resources helpful, could you donate to support this vital work?
You or your church can become a friend of Parenting for Faith by making a monthly gift of £2 a month or more. Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation. Find out more at https://www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/
We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Oct 26, 2021 • 32min
#119a Making Your Mind Up About Halloween for under 5s
This is the audio version of the Facebook Live session on Making your mind up about Halloween for under 5s.
Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you’ve found this podcast or other resources helpful, could you donate to support this vital work?
You or your church can become a friend of Parenting for Faith by making a monthly gift of £2 a month or more. Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation. Find out more at https://www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/
We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Jul 29, 2021 • 25min
#118 Dealing with Christian jargon, summer holiday resources and what do Christian fathers need
Resources for the summer holidays - 101 questions to ask your kid to spark an interesting conversation (https://parentingforfaith.org/post/101-questions) and Going back to church (https://parentingforfaith.org/post/going-back).
Rachel answers a question on explaining Christian jargon to our kids, we share some of our resources that you might find useful over the summer holidays and dads from the organisation Colour and Shape discuss what Christian fathers need.
Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you’ve found this podcast or other resources helpful, could you donate to support this vital work?
You or your church can become a friend of Parenting for Faith by making a monthly gift of £2 a month or more. Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation. Find out more at https://www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/
We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Jul 20, 2021 • 31min
#117 Managing social media, sharing Parenting for Faith and Laura Wifler on her book and ministry
You can find our new resourse '101 questions to spark an interesting conversation' here - https://parentingforfaith.org/post/101-questions
In this episode, Becky talks about how we can disciple our kids through social media even when we don't understand it that well, Rachel answers a question on how we can share Parenting for Faith with our church leadership and Iona chats to Laura Wifler about her ministry for mums and new children's book.
Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you’ve found this podcast or other resources helpful, could you donate to support this vital work?
You or your church can become a friend of Parenting for Faith by making a monthly gift of £2 a month or more. Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation. Find out more at https://www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/
We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.


