Faith in Kids

Is the new creation a countryside nature camp or an urban wrestling jamboree?It is like a fresh cappuccino after a lift time of instant coffee (or mellow birds). Listen to Matthew Mason's health warning, 'The New Creation will blow your mind. You'll have no idea how good it could be' Join Matthew, Ed and Amy as they ponder how we can talk about eternity in the kitchen and in the way back from a disappointing family holiday.Resources highlighted in this podcast:The Last Battle by C S Lewis (Chapters 15-16)Anselm's Proslogion. (ref: 101-104, headings 25-26)Raising Confident Kinds in a Confusing World by Ed Drew (Available to pre-order now)People:Matthew Mason - is the Assistant Director of the Pastor's Academy and Director of Crosslands Cultivate, and  has served as a pastor of churches in the UK and USA. He is interested in the intersection of doctrine and Christian ethics as related aspects of the ministry of God’s Word, and has published and taught on sexual ethics, gender, transgender, prayer and catechesis. He is one third of the Church Podmatics podcast.Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Support the show

When were you last exhausted? You were just so tired, you couldn’t go on. Ed has an epic aquatic story that will blow your mind, and Jam explains why he doesn’t like water. And get ready to shout “Ego Eimi!” It’ll make sense at the time. This is the Fifth Sign of the Secret King from John 6:16-20   Sketch by James Cary, performed by Nat and Rob HolmanSong: There is No Mountain High Enough from Dumbrocks QuestionsU5s What did Jesus do in this story?5-7s Why were the disciples worried?8s-11s Can you think of a situation in the next week when you might need to pray to Jesus for help to get through?Over 11s Why do you think Jesus lets us get into those really hard or scary situations? Support the show

When were you last really REALLY hungry? And there was either no food, or weird food? How long can you go without food? Longer than an emperor penguin? A bear? A crocodile? This time, Ed and Jam look at the fourth sign, and the only one in all four gospels (can you name all four?), the Feeding of the 5000 and discover that only Jesus gives us what we need.Song: A New New Day by Awesome CutlerySketch by James Cary performed by Rob and Nat Holman QuestionsU5s             What did Jesus give everyone in todays story5-7s            If you had been fed by Jesus that day, what would you have said to your parent at the end? 8-11s          Are you praying for something you need at the moment?11-14s        Are you believing Jesus gives us what you need? When do you doubt it? Support the show

How can we talk about sexuality to our children? How can we explain the difference between friendship & sexuality?Let's start by helping our children to understand that all of us need friends. Listen in for a conversation about the current situation in our schools, the developing conversation with our children through puberty and the right way to understand identity labels. Catch Amy's big news on Farmer Adam's wife and how the little screaming people in her head have been brought under control.Resources highlighted in this podcast:Finding Your Best identity by Andrew BuntRaising Confident Kinds in a Confusing World by Ed Drew (Available to pre-order now)'Who Am I' Faith in Kids downloadable resources. Session 2 covers friendship and sexualityEp 108 - Friendship with Matt FullerPeople:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Andrew Bunt, is Emerging Generations Director for Living Out and is part of a church on the south east coast. He is the author of Finding Your Best identity and People Not Pronouns: Reflections on Transgender Experience  Julie Maxwell, a Community Paediatrician shares insight around the issues children are facing as they struggle with mental health and question their gender. Julie also works for Lovewise.Ed Shaw - is the pastor of Emmanuel City Centre in Bristol, England, and part of the editorial team at Living Out. He loves his family and friends, church and city, gin and tonic, and music and books.Support the show

Ever been stuck somewhere for 38 years? How bad can traffic be? And when Jesus does something amazing, do we miss the point? What is work? Is this too many questions? And what was life like was Jam and Ed were ten? This week, the third sign in John 5:1-16.Sketch by James Cary, performed by Rob and Nat HolmanSong: Get up by Slugs & Bugs featuring Zeke Mitchell from Sing the Bible Vol. 3Boogie along to the video QuestionsUnder 5 What amazing thing did Jesus do in this story?5-7 How do you think you would have reacted to what Jesus did if you’d been there?8-11 If you’d been there, what questions would you have had for Jesus?Over 11s Do you find it hard to live for Jesus while you have unanswered questions? Why is that? Support the show

The SECOND sign of the secret King in John's gospel: Jesus heals an official's son when he's literally miles away! And loads of fun facts about very strange-but-true Royal officials. After all, why should the King carve his own meat, or wind up a clock?Sketch written by James Cary and performed by Rob and Nat Holman.Song is May My Mind by Michael J Tinker from Mission To Dendros Mix TapeAnd why not try the Mission to Dendros comedy series, written by Jam Cary!Theme and background music via licence from Soundstripe.Support the show

Everyone wants friends. Most people want more friends. No one wants to be alone. No one is looking for bad friends. Friendship should be simple. It often feels very very complicated. On this podcast hear the Christian distinctive of friendship with Ed, Amy and Matt Fuller.Let's help our children be the friends they want others to be for them. We have more to offer than invitations to parties and sleepovers. Hear us disagree over whether it is good to say, 'please be my friend '.Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Matt Fuller:  Matt is the Senior Minister of Christ Church Mayfair. He is married to Ceri. They are very grateful to God for their teenage son, who will imminently flee the nest. He was on the staff of the church when it was planted in January 2001 and has had the enormous pleasure of seeing many people trust in Christ and grow in their faith during this time. He is the author of numerous books including  ‘Be true to yourself’.Support the show

Ed and Jam are back for a new series carrying on with their explorations into the Gospel of John. But what are the seven signs of the secret king? The first is the most famous miracle of all - Jesus turns water into wine.  Find out more about that massive picture by Veronese here.Sketch written by James Cary and performed by Rob and Nat Holman.Song: The Hero by Awesome CutlerySupport the show

As parents we instinctively want to protect our children from hurt and harm. Yet we are raising them in a broken world.How do we navigate a hurting world?How do we keep being certain that a Good God is in charge when it hurts so much?Join Ed and Amy as they talk with Paul Mallard, Pastor, Conference Speaker, FIEC Board member, Author, Husband, Dad, Grandad who has invested his suffering and beautifully shares his wisdom here. An honest and encouraging listen!Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Paul Mallard - was formerly the Pastor of Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath and a member of the FIEC Trust Board. He has been a main speaker at various events, conferences and conventions including Keswick, Word Alive and the Aber Conference. His other books are: Invest Your SufferingAn Identity To Die ForInvest Your DisappointmentsOther ResourcesChristopher Ash , Out of the StormTim Keller, Walking With GodLauren Chandler, Goodbye to GoodbyesJonathan Gibson, The Moon is Always RoundSupport the showThese podcasts are only possible because of the faithful generosity of our supporters and listeners. Faith in Kids exists because people like you give generously. If you've enjoyed listening, you share our passion for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here. Support the show

Continuing in our 'Who am I?' series this episode explores how Christians can cope with disability and believe in a good God who gives our bodies as a gift to us.We hear from Nick and Dorothy Jones parents from County Cavan in Ireland. Nick is a Rector, Dorothy is a trained physiotherapist, they have two children; a son and a daughter. Their son suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a life limiting muscle wasting condition for which there is no cure.They share their families story and offer rich encouragement to us all.Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Nick and Dorothy Jones - Nick Jones is a Rector in County Cavan in Ireland. He is married to Dorothy and they have two children; a son and a daughter. Their son suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Resources:Disability and the Gospel by Michael S BeatesSupport the show