Faith in Kids

Are you a helicopter parent? What about snow plow parenting? Do you just need to grit your teeth and endure the teenage years? Listen in to a fun filled episode about the highs and lows of parenting teens to be hope-filled. Join in the laughter as the team are joined by Karen and Amanda, both rich in wisdom, as they help us take a step towards hope as we consider God’s good design within this age of opportunity.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.Amanda Naves - Is the director of the church-based intern scheme for BCUK. Originally from Canada, she trained with CCEF before moving to the UK, she is involved in a number of ministry areas in her local church, including pastoral care and meeting with teenagers.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.Book:Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp Child proof by Julie Lowe Other Resources:Find a few of Karen’s blogs here.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!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.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show

Siblings and their interaction with each other can certainly be a maze to wander. Join Ed and Amy as they talk together, as always, about the mess of real life and how we can put Christ at the centre of the family. Listen in on the fun and blunders around family life and how we can raise siblings to be brothers and sisters in Gods great family.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.Support the show

Join Ed & Amy as they chat with Australian author, teacher and school chaplain, Chris  Morphew! They chat about Chris's recent book 'Who Am I And Why Do I Matter?' Enjoy the thoughtful conversations along the way as you listen to this week's episode.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.Chris Morphew - Chris Morphew is an author, teacher, and school chaplain living in Sydney, Australia. He has written over 20 novels for children and youth, including his six-book young adult series, The Phoenix Files. Chris enjoys Mario Kart, obscure board games, and superhero movies. He has been told he looks like Chris Hemsworth from the back.Find Chris's books here:Who Am I and Why Do I Matter? - https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/who-am-i-and-why-do-i-matterHow Do We Know That Christianity Is Really True? Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?What Happens When We Die?Best News Ever- Your 100-day guide to the Gospel of MarkOther recommended books from the show :include 'Embodied' by Preston Sprinkle (and a pre-plug for his other book 'people to be loved' - https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/the-church/pastoral/embodied/'The truest thing about you' by David Lomas - https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/personal-life/inspiration-and-motivation/the-truest-thing-about-you/Podcast produced by Rachel Redeemed.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.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show

Join Ed & Amy as they chat with Slugs and Bugs artist extraordinaire Randall Goodgame! They chat about what inspires Randall's music and his heart for the important task of getting the bible into the minds and hearts of families in everyday life. Enjoy the fun and laughs as you listen in to this weeks episode!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.Randall Goodgame - In 2006, Randall Goodgame and Andrew Peterson released the album Slugs & Bugs & Lullabies, and in 2010 Randall released new music and began the Slugs & Bugs LIVE concert tour. Slugs & Bugs music is among the most revered and critically lauded series in Christian family entertainment. Randall has toured Slugs & Bugs LIVE extensively throughout the U.S, the UK, and around the world. Slugs & Bugs now has released 8 albums including the popular Sing the Bible series. In 2019, the all-new Slugs & Bugs Show released - Good times, Good music, and Good News share the stage in the 13-episode TV series.Find Randall’s music on all streaming platform:SpotifyAppleAmazonYoutubeSupport 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.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show

Do you ever feel that parenting literally brings you to the end of yourself? Liz Wann does, so she wrote a book to help us process these feelings. It turns out she learnt more about her own heart on the journey. Join Ed and Amy as they get into the nitty-gritty details of parenting and be relieved to know that you are not the only one feeling the burden!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.Liz Wann - lives in West Philadelphia with her husband Josh and their three children. She is a regular contributor to DesiringGod.org, Revive Our Hearts, and ERLC.com. She is also editor-in-chief at Morning by Morning. She can be found online at LizWann.com.Book:End of Me by Liz Wann and Blair LinneOther Resources:Risen MotherhoodHave a listen to when we had Laura Wifler from Risen Motherhood on the Faith in Parents Podcast!Spotify PodcastsApple PodcastsIf 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.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!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.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show

Join the team as they chat with Sally Michael about her life's work in Children's ministry, and her new book ‘More than a Story’. Be inspired by her tears, and her passion, about Gods word being used in churches and homes with families and children. Dare to open her book, and rest easy knowing that ‘God will do what He says He will do.’People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsSally Michael -  is a co-founder of Truth:78 and has authored curricula and books that are all marked by a passion for developing God-centred resources for the spiritual development of children. For 16 years, Sally served as minister for children at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, under the leadership of John Piper and her husband, David. Sally and David live in Indianapolis where they continue to spread passion for the discipleship of the next generations through the ministry of Truth78. They enjoy spending time with their daughter Kristi, daughter Amy and her husband Gary, and three grandchildren.Books:More than a Story: Old Testament by Sally MichaelMore than a Story: New Testament by Sally MichaelThe Disciple-Making Parent by Chap BettisGospel-Powered Parenting by William FarleyIf 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.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These 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.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show

What impacts the spiritual growth of children in our family and church? Join Ed and Amy as they have Dr Sarah Holmes as their guest. Sarah's research shows us the problems facing Churches and families coming out of the lockdown, and some exciting ways forward. Join the team as they find joy that the Bible's principles for families are true.People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsDr Sarah Holmes - has worked at Liverpool Hope University since 2015, teaching Early Childhood Studies and researching children's faith, spirituality and issues surrounding faith nurture. Her PhD looked at how faith may be most effectively nurtured in the home context.  Following completion of that in 2018, she continues to be passionate about researching and supporting those nurturing children's faith. She is married with four children and lives on the Wirral. Follow her on Twitter: @FaithNurturing.Links:Link to the ReportPremier ArticleIf 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.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These 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.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show

Finding out your child has autism can turn the world on its head. That was Rachel Wilson’s experience. Hear of her experiences, the ups and the downs.  Join Ed and Amy for one of our most requested topics, as they seek Jesus in the trials and the mess.People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsRachel Wilson - Co-Author of ‘The Life You Never Expected’ with her husband Andrew.Resources:The Life You Never Expected - Rachel & Andrew WilsonUnexpected Blessings - Sandra PeopleSupport the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These 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.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org) Support the show

While everyone else is talking sex, sexuality and gender, how do we navigate these thorny topics? Ed Shaw (Living Out) helps us to show our children the better story (as well as explaining how he has grown out of his support for Richard 3rd and the Conservative party, but is still a Christian and is still same sex attracted)People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsEd 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.Books named in the podcast:The Plausibility Problem - Ed ShawPurposeful Sexuality - Ed ShawThe Sex Thing - Rachel GardnerBooks by Patricia Weerakoon:Birds and Bees by the book (for parents of under 8’s) - NB: currently unavailable in the UK.Growing up by the book (for 10-14s)Talking sex by the book (for parents of toddlers to teens)Teen sex by the book (for 15-18s)God's Design for Sex Series:Book 1: The Story of Me, Babies, Bodies, and a Very Good God - Stan Jones, Brenna Jones (Ages 3-5) Book 2: Before I was Born, God Knew my Name - Carolyn Nystrom (Ages 5-8)Book 3: What's the Big Deal? Why God Cares About Sex - Stan Jones, Brenna Jones (Ages 8-12)Parents Guide: How & When to Tell Your Kids About Sex, A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child's Sexual Character - Stan Jones, Brenna Jones (For Parents)Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These 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.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org) Support the show

Join Ed and Amy, as they tackle the complications around gaming and the family, with Andy Geers and Andy Robertson. Are games just distractions from living for Jesus, or do they have a God driven purpose? Find out and explore the world of gaming in the family whilst keeping Jesus at the centre.People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsAndy Geers - Andy is the CEO of Discipleship Tech), the creator of PrayerMate and Co-founder of Kingdom Code. For as long as he can remember, he has two passions: Coding and Christ. Since then his passions have grown to include his wife and three children! They live in North LondonAndy Robertson - Andy is a technology critic specialising in families. He has written Taming Gaming for parents and the Family Video Game database (www.taminggaming.com) . He writes for national newspapers, appears on BBC TV and Radio. He produces the Family Gamer TV YouTube channel.Faith in Kids Blog Post:Gaming for God - An introduction to video-gaming for parentsLinks to games:PomPomBury Me My LoveStardew ValleyRocket LeagueFortniteThe Secret Of Monkey IslandSupport the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These 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.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)  Support the show