Faith in Kids

Episode 2 of Easter Explained, bringing to life 4 statements that Jesus says in the book of John. So it’s Easter explained by Jesus, a man on a mission to give his life to save his friends.A gruesome fact about Mount Everest. What do you put on your chips? Not weed killer, I hope. Plus hyssop explained! And Jam sensationally reveals his greatest achievement. Music from Dumbrocks (thanks, Jeremy!) and a fast-paced sketch performed by Rob and Nat.Let’s give our children a bigger view of both who Jesus is and what he has done so they can be ready to trust him as their risen Lord. Click for all kinds of brilliant resources HERE!Support the show

Ed and Jam are back with a series called Easter Explained! Can you guess what it’s about?  We are bringing to life 4 statements that Jesus says in the book of John. In a way, it’s like Easter explained by Jesus, a man on a mission to give his life to save his friends.All that, plus five fabulous facts (with fanfare!) including how a sunflower is a bunch on its own, we discover the world’s most popular drink and we ask ‘how many swords does it take to crown a King of England?’ Music from Awesome Cutlery and a funny sketch too, performed by Rob and Nat at 4Front Theatre!Let’s give our children a bigger view of both who Jesus is and what he has done so they can be ready to trust him as their risen Lord. Click for all kinds of brilliant resources HERE!Support the show

Desperate prayers, surprising grace and discovering your family's super power. Hear Clare Luther's story of her adventure with Jesus; As a mother of two daughters, as a wife of an unbeliever (who came to faith after 10 years of prayer) and as the owner of a dog hotel for sausage dogs. And now an author. Because when your unbelieving friend says 'You really should write books about Jesus because you don't stop talking about him', it would be rude not to. Listen in and enjoy the ride.Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Clare Luther - is a children’s author and Founder and Director of Head 2 Heart Books. She lives in London with her husband, two children and their miniature dachshund, Wotsit. Her new book “Say what?” can be purchased here. Her other books, with additional faith-based resources can be found here.Support the show

🥳 Get Excited for Easter with the home team! 🥳👍 Let Ed, Jam & Amy inspire your family to journey through the Easter story with John the gospel writer as your tour guide.👍 With tales of parking tickets, resurrection breakfast tables and the Bible time when the chair broke. 😱👍 With resources to help and encouragement to release your families super power -let’s do this! 💥People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.James Cary - is the co-host and producer of the Faith in Kids podcast. He is also the co-host of Cooper and Cary Have Words. He is mostly a writer, having co-created Bluestone 42 (BBC3) and worked on Miranda (BBC1), My Family (BBC1) and Shakespeare and Hathaway, as well as writing creating Hut 33 and Think the Unthinkable for BBC Radio 4. James also wrote a book called The Gospel According to A Sitcom Writer (SPCK) which is now available for free as a podcast. You can find his blog here. Links: More on Jam’s show ‘Water into wine’ can be found here.Listen to Jam on the incredible race between Peter and John here.Faith in Kids Easter Explained resources.Support the show

Cross the generations, building relationships with grandchildren, supporting their parents and praying passionately for them.Whether they are far away or in your local church, whether they are your biological grandchildren or someone else's, there is a role for the older generation to play in raising children to know Christ.Hear about the stretch to understand their passions, the deep ache of love for them and the trans-Atlantic conferences, with only a passing mention of knitting.People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Martyn and Angela Thompson - Martyn worked in HR and Angela was a paediatrician. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren and share a deep love for grandparenting . Martyn and Angela feel blessed to lead this new and evolving Grandparenting Ministry at Moulton Parish Church and beyond. They believe that a community of caring grandparents can learn together and encourage one another on this extraordinary journey.Resources:‘Grandparenting with grace’ by Larry McColl Grandparenting Conference: Saturday 9th March 2024, Saturday October 12th 2024 at Moulton Parish Church. Email: christiangrandparents@btinternet.com Quote at 27mins was evidenced from a book review of the New England Journal of Medicine, May 1986 of "Productive Ageing: Enhancing Vitality in Later Life" by Butler and Gleason, NY, showing that the most productive age in human life is between 60-70 years followed by 70-80 years.Support the show

It turns out that motherhood is not about apple pie. Listen to the reality of motherhood lived out in Linda and Sarah's lives. They are a mother and daughter who have walked through rebellion, illness and parenting, sometimes together and sometimes apart. Theirs is a story of redemption, with some great lessons learnt along the way, not least that if we clamp our joy to our children's emotions and outcomes, then we are in for a rough ride!People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Sarah Walton - is a stay-at-home mom and has authored and co-authored several books, including Hope When It Hurts. She enjoys writing and speaking about how the gospel speaks into all areas of life and offers hope in the midst of suffering.Linda Green - served for 24 years as Women’s Ministry Director at The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in the suburbs of Chicago. She is married to Ron and mother to three children, and now lives in Colorado.Resources:He gives more graceSupport the show

Welcome to the hood!We’re off on an 3 part adventure through fatherhood, motherhood and grandparenthood!First up - jump onboard the bandwagon and celebrate fatherhood.Be inspired to encourage dads, hear the difference between setting boundaries, training, coaching and befriending and learn which one to do when.Learn how to connect with them and God.Enjoy some risk taking, dodgy dinners and appreciate the widest possible scope that dad’s can bring to the lives of our children as we parent them for the long game - not just the next 20 minutes.People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Dr John Greenall - is a Paediatrician in Bedfordshire, a dad to four children and is passionate about the role dads play in children’s lives. He enjoys ‘roughenup tumbles’ with his kids, walking in the woods (the more mud the better) and cheering his kids on to be all God has made them to be. You can check out his mini-podcast series called ‘The Intentional Father’ HERE.Resources from Podcast:Dangerous CampingThe intentional Father by John TysonEveryday Dadding podcast (with Ben Putt and Robin Barfield)Between us guys by Joel FitzpatrickAge of opportunity by Paul TrippLads need Dads 100 black men Support the show

🎁 Join in the fun with Ed & Amy as they look back, look up and look on!🤩 Enjoy Amy's excitement about the bins getting emptied and Ed telling her she was right! 😱👂 Hear tales of adventures in cold water, other cultures and on buses!👉 Be inspired to start your own conversation as a family about God's unfailing goodness that we can hold onto for the year ahead.People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Resources Mentioned:Look back, look up, look on - Faith in KidsSupport the show

In the last in the Come Along Christmas series, Ed and Jam are back with the story of the wonderful wisemen who follow wherever the star leads, all the way to Jesus. They have gifts to bring - but where do we find gifts? Under the tree, and Jam has some fun facts about ordinary Christmas trees and one truly gigantic one. One last sketch and music from Dumbrocks, Our Light Has Come.There is a whole range of resources for Come Along Christmas available on our website now. Check out our film which tells the story of our ordinary characters this extraordinary Christmas in under 3 mins.You'll also find our family activity pack full of fun and creative ways to get to know our Christmas characters.https://www.faithinkids.org/come-along-christmas/Support the show

The brussel sprout sweep stake, recycled teddy bear gifts and midnight wrapping.How does your family do Christmas?Listen in to our festive special for laughs, some Christmas fails, a few festive wins and a huge pile of godly wisdom. Your family can thrive, not just survive this Christmas. We've got wisdom for the conflict, comfort for the numb and gentle instruction for those who want to lead their families towards Christ this Christmas.People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Gareth and Claire Wroe - provide pastoral care for those who minister to Families, Children and Youth in the Sheffield area, and have a focused ministry supporting Christ Church Walkley with their growing families, children and youth ministry. They have five children and a deep love of something else.Support the show