Faith in Kids

This is the second episode in our Faith in Parents series on talking through the hardest topics – the conversations we’re often told to avoid. In this episode, Ed and Amy are joined by Dawn McAvoy (Both Lives) to talk about the value of life, pregnancy and abortion. Their conversation covers questions such as: •How can we talk about the value of life with our youngest children?•How do we talk to our children about abortion appropriately and carefully?•How do we do it in a way that reflects the goodness, compassion, and hope of the Christian story?  This episode helps parents see that talking about abortion doesn’t begin with arguments or politics, but with wonder relationship and community. It will encourage parents that we have a story that is better and more hopeful than the stories our children will hear elsewhere.Dawn McAvoy leads Both Lives, a UK wide initiative of the Evangelical Alliance. Both Lives advocates for both lives; every woman and every unborn in pregnancy. Both Lives champions laws that protect, services that enable and a culture that affirms women and children pre and post birth. https://bothlivesmatter.org/Support the show

Tongue Twisters! Tigers! Lions! Bears! Giraffes! And chameleons! Oh my! It’s all happening as we discover the amazing power of the tongue from James 3:2-12. Just don’t use yours when a policeman wants to see some ID. And there’s chaos on the pirate ship when the first mate takes the wheel. Plus another chance to hear our brand new song by Dumb Rocks! Sing along here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giacmWgmZ2AGet your Living Faith resources here:https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/Support the show

How do you keep warm in Antarctica? Or Alaska? Can you get your blood freeze so you can sleep through the winter? Jesus made frogs that can do exactly that! Ed and Jam are looking at James 2:14-26 and finding out the cost of faith and love. And Captain Fakebeard might have to surrender some secret donuts. Oh, and we’ve got a BRAND NEW song written just for this series! You can watch and singalong to the new Living Faith song by Dumbrocks on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giacmWgmZ2AGet your Living Faith resources here:https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/Support the show

We’re kicking off a new Faith in Parents series on the hardest topics parents face - the conversations we’re often told to avoid. In this first episode, we talk about illness.Jason shares his family’s story of unexpected premature birth, long months in NICU, and years of medical uncertainty... and what it’s like to keep trusting Jesus when there’s no quick fix or clear end in sight. Together, we reflect on crisis, perseverance, prayer that changes over time, and how to talk honestly with our children when life is scary and unfair.This is a gentle, hopeful conversation for parents in the thick of it (and for those walking alongside them), reminding us that God is near, even when the questions are loud and the answers feel far away.Jason is the Digital Lead at Faith in Kids and Co-Hosts The Parenting Tools PodcastSupport the show

When did you last get all dressed up in your finery? How did people treat you? Ed and Jam are back with more from the letter by Jesus’s brother James. They look at James 2:1-10 and also have some fun facts about record-breaking suits, bears and T-Shirts; Captain Fakebeard returns and we have emails from Africa! Why don’t you send us one? Or share this podcast with another family?Take a look at Ted Hastings wearing 260 T-shirts!https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-t-shirts-worn-at-onceIsn’t he Good? by Dumbrockshttps://dumbrocks.com/music/songs/isnt-he-good/And check out the resources:https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/Support the show

You get home to find a thick envelope lying on the doormat. You tear it open and find a letter from James, Jesus’ brother. Wow! Can you imagine growing up with Jesus as your big brother? And how do you live when he’s gone up to heaven?Ed and Jam are back with a brand new series about that. It's called Living Faith! This time: James 1:19-25. Plus fun facts about mirrors, flamingos and elephants. Two brand new characters sailing a pirate ship on the ocean waves. Your emails! PLUS a song by Randall Goodgame that you can sing along to hereAnd check out the resources:https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/Support the show

Let's hang out with Charlie and Dan. We're talking Gen Alpha- that's all our kids who are born after 2010. Dan says they're inspiring and hope-filled leaders. They're also voice activated, swiping, coding, messaging, coordinating, tech savvy and all in a wizz. As parents, we struggle to keep up. They can be our guide!We also tackle the downsides when there is less play, less conversation and their lower concentration span. They say they're bored but don't know how to be bored.Dan gets us talking about engaging them in Church and encourages parents to lean in with a new spiritual openness.Charlie covers routine, time limits and the dangers of online contacts.Great guests! Ed leaves thinking he may not be too old while Amy asks for a quick recapCharlie and Dan Blythe are leaders, communicators, and parents of two boys, passionate about helping families.Charlie works with A21, a global anti–human trafficking organisation, and Dan leads Alpha Youth, equipping the next generation to explore faith and life’s biggest questions.Together, they host the Yung Cubs Parenting Podcast, creating honest, hope-filled conversations about raising kids in today’s world. You can join the journey @yung_cubs_parentingSupport the show

In this madcap special episode, Ed and Jam are all about donuts. Would you believe Jam’s favourite donut is a jam donut? Coincidence?! Yes! But donuts are for sharing – like the gospel. Except the ones made of potato. Or the ones with expensive grit on the top. All this, plus live donut eating action – and music from Awesome Cutlery.https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/good-news-family/(Some donuts were harmed in the making of this podcast).And get your Donut Sunday resources at the Faith in Kids website:https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/all-age-talks/donut-sunday-inspiring-everyone-for-outreach/Support the show

Let's start 2026 knowing Jesus is going to do good in our families. We start by talking donuts and how our families can reach our friends this year. Listen to Amy's top tip: Be ordinary! Hear Ed's desire to love his friend well on the side of the football pitch in the rain. And enjoy Amy explaining what she says to another mum outside the school gate..We talk donuts because they're the secret to mobilising a church for mission! Which is your favourite- iced, ring or jammy? Amy and Ed also make time to celebrate how the next generation are doing better than us at outreach- hear how the 5% can change the eternity of the 95%.Links:Donut ResourceFaith in KIDS 4 KIDS Donut EpisodeScripture Union - To find out more about reaching the 95 Support the show

🌟 Take a break from the chaos and join Ed and Amy for some Christmas encouragement.👑 We’re off on an adventure with the wise men, with all the action of shifting stars, dodging bad guys, the struggle with “boys eyes” and practical encouragement to find ways to worship Jesus in the middle of every day family life.Adventure of Christmas resources here:https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/the-adventure-of-christmas/Support the show