Faith in Kids

Who am I?”  The story so far…Amazingly we’ve made it to our 100th episode!   Through the 'Who am I?' series so far, we’ve been incredibly thankful for the depth of experience and wisdom our guests have so generously shared. We’re delighted with your response to the “Who am I?” series, even the data geeks are pleased as listener figures have been high!   So, in this episode, Ed & Amy take us on a highlights tour of the gems we've uncovered in the series - Episodes 96 – 99.  Tune in to sample the brilliance of the guests who shared and catch up on the story so far.  We're not done yet. There is plenty more in this series to come. Stay tuned!People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's ministry leader for a large church in London for 12 years, before setting up Faith in Kids in 2017. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He’s married to Mary and they have three children.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. She co-hosts the Faith in Parents podcast. She lives in Liverpool with her husband Ste and their four lively children. She is passionate about teaching the Bible to children faithfully, simply and creatively. Amy is happiest on a beach or adventuring with her family.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback.Support 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

"Are boys different from girls?”We probably begin answering that question confidently - then start to feel a little anxious, back out and decide to avoid the topic.On this Faith in Parents episode Matt Fuller, Gen Johnston and Ed Drew tackle the topic together and help us wrap our heads around what the Bible says.We also hear from Andrew Bunt.Our “Who am I?” series of resources aims to equip churches and families to open up conversations about identity, join in the conversation.If you've listened to this and want to know more about gender identity, you can start by listening to another one of our podcasts which speaks into this topic. Find that here.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’. Gen Johnston: Genevieve is on the staff team at Dundonald Church helping the pastors to think through how as a church we disciple or deploy the women in our church in ministry. She’s married to Johnno, they have three teenage daughters and a beloved dog. Ed Drew, the Director of Faith in Kids grounds the conversation in how we would parent / care for younger primary, upper primary / secondary school children and their families facing these struggles.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback.Support 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

Would you still love me if…?How easy is it to come clean about our mistakes? Do your kids find it hard to apologise?  What about you?Perhaps you’re more of an older brother in the story of the lost son, depending on your own performance as if God’s love has to be earned.  Or a younger brother who fears they’ve gone too far as if God’s love can be lost.Join in a helpfully practical conversation that tackles both of these identity struggles with Ed Drew, Graham Beynon, and Karen Sleeman.Ed Drew - the Director of Faith in Kids grounds the conversation in how we would parent / care for younger primary, upper primary / secondary school children and their families facing these struggles.Karen Sleeman - is the pastoral associate for families in her local church and enjoys working with parents, children and adolescents. She has completed the BCUK intern Scheme and has training in child and adolescent mental health and is working towards accreditation as a family therapist.Dr Graham Beynon - is the pastor of Grace Church, Cambridge, and Director of Independent Ministry Training at Oak Hill. He is the author of a number of books including Mirror Mirror, Emotions: Living Life in Colour (2012, IVP), God’s New Community: New Testament Patterns for Today’s Church (2005, IVP), Planting for the Gospel: a hands on guide to church planting (2011, Christian Focus) and Isaac Watts: His Life and Thought (2013, Christian Focus). He is married to Charis and they have three children. In his spare time he enjoys watching TV with his wife, walking with their dog, trying his hand at DIY, watching sport and playing 5-a-side football.Resources:BCUKMirror Mirror - Graham BeynonWho am I? Foundation course - Faith in KidsSupport the show

Our culture is busy talking about Gender identity. This episode is for families that feel ill equipped to tackle this topic and would prefer to avoid the conversation. We’d love to support you to step up so that your children can hear the better Christian story.Where this is a present reality in your family, church or community, you’re wondering, “How did we get here? What did we do wrong?” This episode will comfort and urge you to cling to God’s care.Whatever your family's experience, join in the conversation that encourages parents, reduces panic, builds confidence, offers helpful language and reminds us of the simple rock solid principles God gives.Andrew Bunt, shares his own childhood experience of being gender non conformist, feeling trapped in the wrong body and how his Christian faith offered him freedom. Andrew also works for Living Out.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 Drew, the Director of Faith in Kids.Resources:-Organisations-Lovewise Living OutTheology in the Raw Podcast-Christian Books-'Embodied' - Preston M. Sprinkle'People Not Pronouns' - Andrew Bunt'God and the Transgender Debate' - Andrew Walker-Secular Books-'Material Girls' - Cathleen Stock'Irreversible Damage' - Abigail Shrier'Trans' - Helen JoyceSupport 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 passSupport the show

Who am I? How would you answer that question? How would you help a younger person answer that question? The Bible gives us a clear answer to this question, and it's great news! Join Ed and Ed as they talk about how the bible answers the question 'Who Am I'?Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's ministry leader for a large church in London for 12 years, before setting up Faith in Kids in 2017. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He’s married to Mary and they have three children.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.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback.Support 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. (or go to Stewardship)Support the show

How was your summer? Jam swam in the sea and knew Ed would be proud. And took another unexpected dip... How many cats are there in Rome? How many capital cities can you get around in 24 hours? But there is amazing city, with a tree and a river that brings us all hope. We read about it in Revelation 22. It's very encouraging! Along with your emails. Drops us a line.Reading from Rob and Nat Holman.Poem - What's Your Favourite Tree? - written and read by James Cary Our song is Home in Heaven by Slugs and BugsOther music licensed from Soundstripe.Support the show

When did you last need some serious encouragement? Life is hard and we need help. But we are not alone. We look at Acts 9 and why Ananias was terrified. Some more Armadillo Quadruplet names. And don't forget that you've always got to look out for the digestive juices.Music from Dumbrocks: There is No Mountain High Enough.Sketch performed by Rob and Nat Holman.Support the show

Ed and Amy talk identity - potato peelers, adoption and why this series exists because we want to help families and churches feel confident to talk about the tough stuff, enjoy our better story and stand on our secure God given identity.Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's ministry leader for a large church in London for 12 years, before setting up Faith in Kids in 2017. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He’s married to Mary and they have three children.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. She co-hosts the Faith in Parents podcast. She lives in Liverpool with her husband Ste and their four lively children. She is passionate about teaching the Bible to children faithfully, simply and creatively. Amy is happiest on a beach or adventuring with her family.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback.Support 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. (or go to Stewardship)Support the show

A story about whale vomit that doesn't involve Jonah? And listen in for the brain exploding story of two brothers; Reg & Richard. If it wasn't one of Jam's fun facts we would refuse to believe it could be true. But that's not even the most incredible story in the episode! That's because this is the one where Jesus tells us the story about two other brothers. Both got lost, in very different ways.Listen in because all of us, need to know the joy of coming home to our heavenly father, because with Jesus.... I am lost and forgiven.Sketch written and performed by James Cary and Ed Drew.Dr Jesus from Awesome CutleryOther music licence from SoundStripeSupport the show

What do you love doing with your body? Climbing trees, jumping on a trampoline or sleeping for hours? Jam loves running down hills and Ed loves swimming in cold rivers.How do adults manage to lose 100 bones? And why can't new born babies cry when they're experts at screaming?Have an adventure with your body. Because God has given you just the right one to enjoy!This episode includes teaching on body image, gender and gender identity.We find out from Psalm 139:13-16, and we get a special trip to the hillside where shepherds are trying to work out why baby Jesus didn't have wings. And, and Elise? Hello to you!Music from Slugs and Bugs God Made You Special and He Loves You from the album Under Where?Other music licensed from Soundstripe.Sketch performed by Anna Nicholson and Meg Blowey.Support the show