The Parenting for Faith podcast

This is a podcast version of the Facebook live session which looked at how we can prepare our under fives for a different Christmas this year.

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 interviews Kirsty Wilmott about her 35 years experience of teens and prayer, and asks what would you say to encourage the parent of a teen who longs for them to have a prayerful and prayer-filled life?

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 with nightmares. She refers to the bedtime section of our website at parentingforfaith.org/topics/bedtime. Anna interviews Alex Taylor about The Book of Wonders, which explores the great mysteries of the universe. You can find out more about it at content.scriptureunion.org.uk/resource/book-wonders.

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 power of storytelling. Anna interviews Simon Parry on kids and worship and how we can help them to connect.

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 collaboration with others to create extra session support for Parenting for Faith courses with families with children with additional needs. She also shares more generally what we can all be doing to support and encourage these families more.

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