The Parenting for Faith podcast

This is the audio version of the Facebook Live session on explaining sin, shame and guilt to under fives. Watch the video or grab the notes at parentingforfaith.org/post/sin-shame-and-guilt.

Becky explores how we can read the Easter stories with our kids so they understand Jesus better and get an insight into what he might have been feeling. Rachel answers a question from a mum who is not sure how to use love languages with her teenager. And in our wildcard section, we listen to the soundtrack from one of our new videos for parents and carers of 0s to 3s, thinking about what prayer might look like both for you and for your children. You can watch the video and others in the same series here parentingforfaith.org/bitesize-videos.

Anna Hawken shares how we can notice what God is doing behind the scenes and draw our kids' attention to that as well. Also how we can equip them to get good at spotting what God is doing too. Rachel answers a question about whether encouraging kids to chat to God is irreverent. In our wildcard section, a listener shares some fiction books that have been helping her family: The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson. Find out more about the books at andrew-peterson.com/the-wingfeather-saga

Firstly, high fives to everyone's who's survived another stint of lockdown learning! Yesterday, we officially launched the Parenting for Faith certificate in partnership with Cliff College. Find out more at parentingforfaith.org/certificate Anna shares what she's been learning about God's generosity and how it's provided an opportunity for some unwinding. She shares a story which involves surprise pizza! Rachel answers a question about sibling envy in catching from God and how to address that. Mark Arnold shares from his experience and network on the experience of lockdown for families of children with additional needs.

In our 100th episode, Becky shares why giving kids the whys as well as the whats makes all the difference, Rachel answers a listener’s question about how to help her nine year old daughter realise that Jesus is more exciting than a tacky teen drama, and we interview Eleanor Oliver, founder of Colour and Shape Online, about her exciting vision for the network and how people can get involved. Find out more at colourandshapeonline.com

A reminder that this is your last chance to book onto the Parenting for Faith zoom course with online small groups. FAQ and booking details at parentingforfaith.org/zoom2021 and it starts on 25 February. Rachel shares something God reminded her of which is great encouragement for parents and carers struggling with all the different demands on our time and energy during lockdown, She answers a question about how to help children who struggle to engage with Chat and Catch and suggests some next steps to try. The final segment is a chance to hear a chapter of the new book from Parenting for Faith, out on 19 February, all about nurturing the spiritual life of babies and toddlers. Find out more at https://parentingforfaith.org/babies-toddlers-book

This is the audio version of our Facebook Live session on reconnecting with church community for preteens and teens. For some notes or to watch the video instead, go to parentingforfaith.org/post/reconnecting-live .

This is the audio version of our Facebook Live session on reconnecting with church community for 5 - 11s. For some notes or to watch the video instead, go to parentingforfaith.org/post/reconnecting-live .

This is the audio version of our Facebook Live session on reconnecting with church community for under fives. For some notes or to watch the video instead, go to parentingforfaith.org/post/reconnecting-live .

Becky shares a story about the power of songs, music and memory and asks how we might use this with our children. Rachel answers a question about when and if there is a right time to encourage a child to make a Christian commitment. Mark Arnold shares about 'The Dads' Fire Circle' (thedadsfirecircle.com)- which is a a place for dads of children with additional needs to gather and journey together.