Ed, Amy and Jam are back for a special autumnal episode, which something about tigers you really didn't expect, and might just save your life. We don't need to be afraid of the dark, or the spooky stuff of Halloween because Jesus is the Light. And Light always wins! Let Your Light Shine by Johnny Burns ( AMAZON , Apple & Spotify ) Let Your Light Shine by Randall Goodgame ( Apple & Good Book ) Let Your Light Shine by Michael J Tinker ( Bandcamp & AMAZON ) Reading by Ian Ridley from In...
Oct 23, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Ed and Amy talk to Maria Williams about bringing up kids when the culture is yelling at them to conform to the pattern of this world. Big Day Out Training Day Christmas 2020 on Youtube Book for the Big Day Out Nov 5th via Zoom - Planning for January when No-one Knows 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. Please prayerfull...
Oct 21, 2020•42 min
Ed has a practical, encouraging chat with Andy and Jo Frost about raising your kids in the faith. Links and resources mentioned in the show: Raising Faith by Andy Frost and Katharine Hill The Greatest Story Ever Told: A Bitesize Bible experience for families Indescribable: 100 devotions about God and science by Louie Giglio Jesus Storybook Bible Kitchen Table Project 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 t...
Oct 08, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 46
How can we cultivate thankful homes and hearts? Maybe Harvest festival can kick this process of helping us to form helpful habits which point us to the Lord Jesus Christ. Amy has a few ideas - including Conker Bunting - but Jam's idea might be the weirdest. Judge for yourself. Join Ed, Amy and Jam and singing along with us as 'We plough the fields and scatter.' Order Eric Says Thanks by Dai Hankey & Xavier Bonet from the Good Book Company If you have any questions or comments, please get in ...
Sep 24, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 45
As kids go back to school, there's a lot of uncertainty and anxiety around. And that's the just parents. Ed, Amy and Jam talk about how can we think biblically about sending children back to school after such a long time away - and for some this is the first time and the concerns have never been higher. So who is in your bubble? That would be Jesus, and He is all we need. If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org . We won't read out your emails...
Sep 03, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 44
School is back and it's all quite uncertain, so Ed, Jam and Amy are back with some encouraging words from Joshua 1, as well as some pretty weird schools in the fun facts. And a song from Dumbrocks, Don't it Blow Your Mind . Watch Jam's Joshua YouTube videos here . Episode recorded and produced by James Cary. If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org . We'd love to hear your stories, feedback and encouragements. Please prayerfully consider makin...
Sep 02, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Ed can't sing, but that doesn't stop him doing it - because we were made to sing God's praises - and other songs that are hard to recognise when Josh sings them. Ed is challenged to pick out six different instruments, some of which he'd never heard of, and one which might explode. In this episode, we look forward to gathering round the throne and singing praises to God. What a way to end the summer! Revelation 5:11-13 read by Anna Nicholson. Read it HERE He's Coming Back Again is by Awesome Cutl...
Aug 26, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Ed talks to Steve Midgley (Senior Minister of Christ Church Cambridge) about teenage years when our children's independence is expressed, their preferred lifestyle is being explored and their personal values are now being owned. This is all normal and healthy but it can lead to stepping away from their parents' Christian faith. What should our response be? How can we continue to have fruitful conversations? How do we cope with our sense of disappointment? Listen to Beth and Steve's encouragement...
Aug 20, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Take a deep breath and count to five. But in what language? Ed and Jam (and Josh with back up from big sister Beth) talk about the wonderful world of languages, how they started, where they'll end up (hint: around the throne of Jesus, Revelation 7:9-10) and how the Russians have lots of words for Blue. There's also a chat with Mark Vernon in Gambia! Revelation 7:9-10 read by Anna Nicholson. Read it HERE Home in Heaven is sung by Randall Goodgame and can be found on the Sing the Gospel album . Ha...
Aug 19, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Ed and Jam (and Josh and friend) talk about sheep, getting lost, sock fairies, and leaving things on trains, as well as John 10: 3-4; 11-15. Watch Challenge Ed on the Faith in Kids Youtube Channel John 10: 3-4; 11-15 read by Anna Nicholson. Read it HERE Watch "An Ode To My Former Owner" by Members of the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra on YouTube Singalong with Randall Goodgame's Shepherd Dad on YouTube ED'S GOT QUESTIONS 3-5 What animal are we like? 5-7 Who is Jesus like? 8-11 What makes J...
Aug 12, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Ed talks about raising children in the faith, being quiet, listening and taking the visual seriously for both adults and children – and making the most of our imaginations. With Kathy Woods (Pastor of children’s and family ministries, Wellspring Alliance Church) and Scottie May (Christian ministry and formation, Wheaton College) 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...
Aug 06, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Ed and Jam (and Josh and friend) talk about Bread, Quails, Combine Harvesters, Mount Vesuvius and Luke 22:14-19. Look up the massive Quail drop in Numbers 17 Challenge Ed - Toast dropped from the roof of Ed's House on the Faith in Kids Youtube Channel Luke 22:14-19 read by Anna Nicholson. Read it HERE Jesus when you Died by Awesome Cutlery Singalong HERE ED'S GOT QUESTIONS 3-5 What food and what drink does Jesus use to explain his death to his friends? 5-7 What does Jesus say the bread is like? ...
Aug 05, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
We're thinking about Water this week. Fancy a movie? Maybe your kids aren't reayd for that full-on grown-up Noah movie with Russell Crowe that gets a bit weird. How about Wall-E? Seriously. On this podcast, Nate Morgan Locke from the Popcorn Parenting podcast explains to Jam who there's a bit of sneaky Noah in this story, and then they just both get a bit excited about the movie generally. A longer version of this episode will appear in Season 2 of the Popcorn Parenting Podcast . In Season 1, th...
Jul 30, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Ed and Jam (and Josh and friend) talk about the miracle that is water, as well as miracles involving water and Jesus in Matthew 14:22-33. And lots of fun facts about surviving floods. To see a flood in a weather report, click here. This is Jam's Magic Jumping Coin Experiment Challenge that can't be done. (Prove us wrong) You can watch Ed's successful Water, Bottle, Egg Experiment on the Faith in Kids YouTube channel . Matthew 14:22-33 read by Anna Nicholson. Read it HERE . Faith is being Sure by...
Jul 29, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Ed, Amy and Jam talk about lockdown, optimistically hoping the worst is behind us. What have have we learned? And what will our children remember about this weird time? Jam's videos about Joshua suitable for teens and young people are here 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. Please prayerfully consider making a donation...
Jul 23, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Ed and Jam (and Josh and friend) talk rhubarb. About rhubarb, fruit, leaves, gardens and exploding trees. And then go BOOM! with Michael J Tinker. Challenge Ed: Can you beat Ed's score on the Big Fruit quiz? And there's a leaf quiz here too, if you like! The Revelation Rap (BOOM!) by Michael J Tinker words and music here Go and listen to Rhubarb ED'S GOT QUESTIONS from Revelation 22 3-5’s What is in the garden in the new creation? 5-7’s What do you most look forward to? 8-11’s How is it better t...
Jul 22, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Ed and Jam (and Josh, briefly) are back look at Light, along with Pale Throated Slots, and trying to figure out how many Christmas lights you need for your house to be visible from Space. Play along with Ed on the Hidden Picture Quiz Challenge HERE . For answers plus LOADS more objects to find GO HERE . Light Your Light Shine by Michael J Tinker words and music here QUESTIONS from Matthew 5:14-16 3-5’s What do we need when it is dark? 5-7’s How are we like Jesus? 8-11’s How has God gifted you? W...
Jul 15, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Amy and Jam talk a bit more Nate Morgan Locke, this time about family devotions that can be made simple with three words "Read, Pray, Sing." Amy realises that maybe we don't always need craft. Dr Donald Whitney talks about Read Pray Sing here . You can listen to the Popcorn Parenting Podcast with Jam and Nate . 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...
Jul 09, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Ed and Jam (and Josh, briefly) are back, introducing what's coming up this summer, looking back over Mark's gospel and ahead to Light, Bread, Sheep and lots more. Fun facts ride again, along with a seriouss challenge for Ed that makes his cheeks go numb. Episode recorded and 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...
Jul 08, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Amy, Jam and special guest Nate Morgan Locke talk about watching movies with your kids, Frozen II and why Toy Story 4 is... well, let's not get into that. Listen to the Popcorn Parenting Podcast with Jam and Nate . 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. Please prayerfully consider making a donation to the ministry of Faith...
Jun 24, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Ed speaks with Marina Russell, Jason and Rachel Roach about how our families deal with the issue of racism in the context of the Gospel. Books: The Ology by Marty Machowski God's very good idea by Trillia Newbel l God made me and you by Shai Linne Song: God made me and you by Shai Linne Films: Hidden Figures The Colour of Friendship 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,...
Jun 11, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Did you know the government is rolling out teaching in schools about relationships? And that schools are supposed to be talking to parents about this? Ed talks to Dr Liz Jones from Lovewise about the government's plans and how you can have a say in whatever materials used at your child's school. You heard Liz first on Eps #13a & #13b of the Faith in Parents podcast. Recommended resources on this topic: What does the law actually require?: https://www.christian.org.uk/resource/equipped-for-eq...
May 28, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Ed, Jam and Amy talk to Dawn, a primary school teacher with some great advice about teaching your kids at home. Here's that Glen Scrivener video we referred to which is specifically about homeschooling as a education choice, rather than a lockdown reality. 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. Please prayerfully consider ...
May 14, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Grab some shoes, a cushion, a coat, a belt, a stick and a hat as Ed and Jam find out the war that's been raging for thousands of years, and what armour we need to be soldiers to fight that war and stand our ground. Ephesians 6:11-18 read by Iain Ridley Sketch by James Cary with Ed Drew. Performed by Rob and Nat Holman from 4Front Theatre . Song: Your Word by Dumbrocks Episode recorded and produced by James Cary. Theme Music: 99 Bananas Written By Stephen Keech Performed By Fantoms All music lice...
May 12, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Get a knife, fork and spoon as Ed and Jam find out what a belly builder is, as well as find out what God is like and what makes a Happy Family as we read on in Ephesians 5:21-6:4. Amy keeps on fighting the virus and music, Who I Am, from Awesome Cutlery. Sketch by James Cary with Ed Drew. Episode recorded and produced by James Cary. Theme Music: 99 Bananas Written By Stephen Keech Performed By Fantoms All music licensed from Soundstripe Support the show...
May 05, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Ed, Amy and Jam are back with an honest chat about how it's going in lockdown. 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. Please prayerfully consider making a donation to the ministry of Faith in Kids . The Faith in Parents podcast is for parents who want to read the Bible with their kids, from toddlers to teens - and to see c...
Apr 30, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Did someone leave the light on? Find out about the longest ever light leaving on, what light is measured in and how fireflies are not what they sound like - as Ed and Jam talk about being Children of Light from Ephesians 5:8-13 while Amy keeps fighting the virus. Reading by Iain Ridley. Let Your Light Shine by Michael J Tinker . Light Wins by James Cary Episode recorded and produced by James Cary. Theme Music: 99 Bananas Written By Stephen Keech Performed By Fantoms All music licensed from Sound...
Apr 28, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 34
What are the world's oldest socks? And the most expensive suit? Find out as Jam and Ed talk about these and the time Ed turned up at a wedding without his trousers. And what does this have to do with Ephesians 4:20-25? Amy fights the virus and it's our very first catwalk. Sketch by Jam & Ed. Be Kind and Compassionate by Randall Goodgame . Episode recorded and produced by James Cary. Theme Music: 99 Bananas Written By Stephen Keech Performed By Fantoms All music via Soundstripe For more infor...
Apr 21, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Ed is back with Dr Duncan Forbes of Urban Ministries and his wife Shay. They talk about the lockdown from their own perspective on an estate in London where things sometimes look very different. You can actually watch this conversation - along with bits that are not in the podcast on YouTube here including forgetting wedding anniversaries! Urban catechism - suitable for families is here If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org . We won't read ...
Apr 16, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Ed, Jam and Amy are back with more fun facts about hearts, teeth and lungs, fighting the virus, music and the whiparound question gets seriously out of hand. Well, out of foot. We're back with Ephesians 4:1-6, 15-16, finding out how we're all together in Christ. Reading by Anna Nicholson. One is the Number by Bob Hartman (and 'mixed' by James Cary) Song: In Christ by Awesome Cutlery . Episode recorded and produced by James Cary. Theme Music: 99 Bananas Written By Stephen Keech Performed By Fanto...
Apr 14, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 32
