Faith in Kids

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

Ed and Amy pick one of their favourites from the Faith in Kids back catalog! If you have any favourites from the past tell us! (podcast@faithinkids.org)Ed chats with Christian author, pastor and dad of two daughters, Tim Chester, who wrote Gospel-Centre Family with Ed Moll. Get that book right HERE. And then Ed talks about how fab Tim is, and Jam goes on about squeaky wheels.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.James Cary - is a Co-Host for the Faith in KIDS Podcast. He is a BBC sit-com writer (Miranda, Bluestone 42 and more). He also co-hosts the Keswick Convention Podcast and has a blog based around the intersection of faith, media, culture, church, and politics!Ep #12 Produced by James Cary 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

Life hurts. There is pain and sadness. And even Jesus wept - even though he was about to something amazing, wonderful and make it all better. Why? Find out as Ed and Jam talk about this (in John 11:32-37) along with woodpeckers and armadillos!God is Bigger is from Awesome Cutlery. Get the track, and read the lyrics here.Support the show

Which are you into? Cats? Dogs? Or Goldfish? Or Cows? Fun facts about man's best friend, and what it means to love and be loved.  The Bible says it's not good to be alone (Genesis 2:18-25). But what does that mean? And how did Adam react to the arrival of Eve in the Garden of Eden? HEALTH WARNING: The Faith in Kids Podcast does not accept responsibility for scratches from cats. Music from Slugs and Bugs. Love One Another. More info HERE. Thanks Randall!Sketch performed by Anna Nicholson and Iain Ridley.Other music via licence from Soundstripe.Support the show