Listen in to Ed in conversation with Amy, Jodie & Adam, talking about how to raise 5 to 7-year-old children, hoping for them to know Christ eternally. 5-7s are getting better at expressing themselves, knowing their own mind, and having a thirst for life. One of the potential challenges is adjusting to school life - especially when they may be either "ahead" or "behind" others in class. Amy says - "It's really helpful for me to say to myself that God made this little person exactly how he wan...
Jun 30, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Ed and special guests Victoria, Jennifer, Dex and Julie discuss the opportunities as well as the challenges that abound when kids are 3 and 4 years old. 3's and 4's are sociable, full of energy and love routine. They are just beginning to grasp concepts like sin, forgiveness, and boundaries. How do we encourage our children to develop and learn to regulate their emotions at a stage when they largely believe that they are the centre of the universe? We model it! Being a parent demands huge patien...
Jun 16, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In this episode, Ed chats 'through the stages' with some fellow parents. Here they tackle 6 months to 2 years, roughly! On the show Ed speaks with a Christian infant feeding coordinator (and previous health visitor) - and mum of one - Wenna and an honest and open Christian couple - Hannah and Rob. They offer a biblical, honest, and thoughtful take on what this season of life is like plus how knowing Jesus does indeed make it better. This one is for you if you are coming into this stage yourselve...
Jun 02, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In this episode, Ed chats through pregnancy and the early months with a Christian health visitor and mum, Wenna and a warmly honest and friendly Christian couple - Matt and Cat. They offer a biblical, honest and thoughtful take on what this season of life is like plus how knowing Jesus does indeed make it better. This one is for you if you are newly pregnant or to pass on to someone you know who is, plus this is good 'awake-at-three-in-the-morning' listening for new mums and dads. We hope this e...
May 19, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In this episode, Ed and Amy chat through the teaching passage from Titus on how Jesus' shows us God's kindness and means that we are eternally 'in' Jesus' big family photo. They discuss how this truth can shape your parenting and what this says to the 'angels' and the 'rascals' as well as the 'hippy' and 'pushy' parents. All of this plus laughs and stories along the way as Ed and Amy drive away from Bible By the Beach with Awesome Cutlery. You can watch the Families together on the Faith in Kids...
May 05, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Ed and his brother, John, reflect on their own upbringing and how they were parented, and the lessons and encouragements from that. Apparently John stopped being mothered from the age of 11, and feels differently about what qualifies as a luxury, especially when it comes to fun-sized Mars bars. If this podcast encourages you as you disciple your kids, please do send this episode to a parent you think would appreciate it - maybe drop it into a WhatsApp group for your church's mums/dads/carers gro...
Apr 21, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Ice Cream? Or Sausage Rolls? That's the big question that Ed and Jam somehow end up talking about, as well as the oldest invitation to a party that's probably finished by now. But most importantly, Ed explains the best news from Luke 14: 15-24 about the most amazing party that we're all invited to. Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here . Reading from International Children's Bible. Reading and sketch performed by Cameron Potts and Anna McGarahan. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew....
Apr 09, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In this episode, Ed and Amy chat to the leaders of some Christian Kids Summer Holiday Camps to get the latest, the low down and why you should consider sending your children on a Christian summer camp this year and how it's all going to work in this strange new world. Whether you are new to following Jesus as a parent or are a camp-leading-yourself-veteran, this episode is for you. Links of fun mentioned in the show: www.campxl.org/ https://contagious.org.uk/ https://www.yorkshirecamps.org.uk/ A...
Apr 07, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 59
When did you last thing something had gone horribly wrong - and it hadn't? Plus possums, frogs and singing dogs. Oh, and an encounter on the Road to Emmaus with the risen Jesus! Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here . Reading from International Children's Bible. Reading and sketch performed by Cameron Potts and Anna McGarahan. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew. The song is He is Risen from Caroline at Gabriel music . If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with ...
Apr 02, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 57
What meal are you most looking forward to? Ed and Jam are asking about the meal Jesus was looking forward to, after the Last Supper. So the Last Supper isn't the last supper? Ed explains. And some fun pizza facts, and Ed whips out his Italian skills. Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here . Reading from International Children's Bible. Reading and sketch performed by Cameron Potts and Anna McGarahan. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew. The song is Jesus When You Died by Awesome Cutle...
Mar 26, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 59
In this episode, Ed and Amy hear how family Bible times have been going down with more of you listeners! Listen in to three conversations with parents Clare, Lauren and Ros as to how their family Bible times are going: the highs, the lows and everything in-between, as they have a chat with Rachel Redeemed from the Faith in Kids team. Whether you are new to following Jesus as a parent or have experiences to offer others, this episode is for you. Links of fun mentioned in the show: Awesome Cutlery...
Mar 24, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 58
What have you queued up for? Did you long to be at the front of the queue? Why? And do you want to eat your dinner under the sea or over the Grand Canyon? No? Okay, well think about what Jesus has to say to those important people gathered for a meal That's what we're thinking about today in Luke 14. Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here . Reading from International Children's Bible. Reading and sketch performed by Anna Boon and Anna Nicholson. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew. Th...
Mar 19, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 54
There's a war going on in the air between moths and bats? Did you know that? Bats are experts at listening, like we need to be. Like Mary. Not running around trying to do everything like Martha. That's what we're thinking about today in Luke 10:38-42 . Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here . Reading from International Children's Bible. Reading and sketch performed by Anna Boon and Anna Nicholson. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew. The song 'Your Word' is from Dumbrocks . Find out ...
Mar 12, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode, Ed and Amy hear how family Bible times have been going down with YOU! Listen in to three conversations with parents Emily, Rachael, Alison and Matt as to how their family Bible times are going: the highs, the lows and everything in-between, as they have a chat with Rachel Redeemed from the Faith in Kids team. Whether you are new to following Jesus as a parent or have experiences to offer others, this episode is for you. We have been thinking on the podcast recently about how we ...
Mar 10, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Ed and Jam are back and holding their noses with great thankfulness. Are you thankful? What's your favourite smell? We're talking about Meals with Jesus and something off happens with perfume. Just feel for any dogs nearby... We're in Luke 7:36-50. Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here . Reading from International Children's Bible. Reading and sketch performed by Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew. 'This is what Jesus said' by the Cannell family....
Mar 05, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Ed and Jam are back with lunch. Including the world's most expensive pizza and some crushed beetles. We also take a quick trip to Papua New Guinea. And we're talking about Meals with Jesus. This time Lunch with Levi, in Luke 5:27-32. Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here . Reading from International Children's Bible. Reading and sketch performed by Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew. 'When' by Laura and Toby Metcalfe. If you have any questions or...
Feb 26, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode, Ed Drew has a chat with the expert Sandy Galea, the director of Kidswise . Her passion is to train children’s ministry leaders and parents - to equip and encourage them to speak God’s truth into the lives of children everywhere. She partners with churches by making the resources and programs developed for her own church, available on Kidswise. She has spent the last thirty years overseeing the kids ministry at her church, MBM (Multicultural Bible Ministry) - a multicultural, mul...
Feb 24, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Ed Drew has a chat with Marty Machowski , the expert on how to disciple your kids and host good family Bible times. We have been thinking on the podcast recently about how we can rely on, Jesus, God with us in the mess and chaos of lockdown and doing homeschool. How to keep this message strong within our families is often a struggle, if ever it's been tricky, it certainly is in lockdown. We hear some stories, advice and encouragement from Marty. He shares this gem - "The bottom line is that you ...
Feb 10, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Ed and Amy chat with the mum of seven, Louise, to help us think about how lockdown is really going... and what we can do about it. We have been thinking on the podcast recently about how we can rely on Emmanuel, Jesus, God with us in the mess and chaos. How to keep this message strong within our families is often a struggle, if ever it's been tricky, it certainly is in lockdown. We hear some honest experiences of life in lockdown (part 3, according to Amy, the third one never has such a good sto...
Jan 27, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Ed chats with Robin Barfield and Ben Putt from ' Everyday Dadding ' to help us think about how we can be better parents, specifically, dads. We have been thinking on the podcast recently about how we can rely on Emmanuel, Jesus, God with us in the mess and chaos. How to keep this message strong within our families is often a struggle. Ed talks here to two 'Christian Dads' (i.e. they are a Christian and a dad...) in a cross-over podcast we hear some honest experiences of 'family Bible times' and ...
Jan 13, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Ed, Amy and Jam are back with one last Christmas hurrah talking about best Christmas gifts ever. And here's your Christmas bonus gift. Not just one but TWO sketches, about the wise men meeting Jesus. And a tune from Awesome Cutlery . Get Michael J Tinker's fab new Christmas Album ( Bandcamp & Website ) Reading from International Children's Bible and Sketch performed by Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew. Episode recorded and produced by James Cary. ...
Dec 30, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Ed helps us think about how we can prepare well for the New Year as parents. We have been thinking on the podcast recently about how we can rely on Emmanuel, Jesus, God with us in the mess and chaos. How to keep this message strong within our families is often a struggle. Ed talks here to Joe Henegan of The Good Book Company in a cross-over podcast to hear more of Ed's story as to how he became a Christian, his heart for Faith in Kids and more about using his new family devotional that looks at ...
Dec 30, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 52
We are at peak Christmas. Ed 'the Parnsip', Amy 'the Carrot' and James 'the swan eater' talk about being king or queen for the day, fires and homework. More fun facts and we hear what King Herod says to his advisor when the Wise Men have gone. And more festive tunes from Michael J Tinker. Get Michael J Tinker's fab new Christmas Album ( Bandcamp & Website ) Reading from International Children's Bible and Sketch performed by Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written by James Cary wit...
Dec 24, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Ed, Jam and Amy have more Christmas cheer finding out how God is with us in the mess of life. Amy has some fun facts about sprouts and Jam has a sketch in which Ebeneezer Scrooge gets more than he bargained for when he sends a child out to get a turkey. And we go Down Down with Michael J Tinker. Get Michael J Tinker's fab new Christmas Album ( Bandcamp & Website ) Reading from International Children's Bible and Sketch performed by Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written by James C...
Dec 18, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Ed, Amy and Jam have some cheer to help us get through a tricky Christmas. We can rely on Emmanuel, Jesus, God with us in the mess and chaos. The Bake-a-long can be found on the Faith in Kids Youtube channel here . Our new book Meals with Jesus can be pre-ordered 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 prayerful...
Dec 16, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Do you get weird dreams? In this episode, Ed and Jam ponder Joseph's weird dream and deliver another help of fun facts about tigers. And how do you catch a bat? Get Michael J Tinker's fab new Christmas Album ( Bandcamp & Website ) Reading from International Children's Bible and Sketch performed by Cameron and Anna Potts. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew. Episode recorded and produced by James Cary. If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithin...
Dec 11, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Ed and Jam are back with bells on. Jingle bells, and more fun facts, and a sketch about the birth of a special boy who isn't GASP Jesus. Who is the laughing boy who's been born. Get Michael J Tinker's fab new Christmas Album ( Bandcamp & Website ) Reading from International Children's Bible and Sketch performed by Cameron and Anna Potts. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew. Episode recorded and produced by James Cary. If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us a...
Dec 04, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Ed, Amy and Jam are joined by Doug and Rachel Allord who have a brilliant plan for Carol services in the street with your neighbours. Find out more at Christmas Came to Me . All the other Faith in Kids resources, like the Zoom Nativity, can be found here: . Details of the Bake-a-long are here . Our new book Meals with Jesus can be pre-ordered 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 do...
Dec 02, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Ed talks to Barbara Reaoch about making the most of Advent by reading the Bible with your children. Barbara's written a resource for just that - A Better Than Anything Christmas ! Barbara and her husband lived in Michigan before moving to Cape Town, South Africa, to teach Bible Study Fellowship classes. With her grandchildren far away, Barbara began to write Bible studies for them to bridge the distance. Her new book is A Better Than Anything Christmas ! Get a discount on the UK website with the...
Nov 18, 2020•32 min
Ed had a chat with Phil Howe from Scripture Union Northern Ireland about Church and Family. You can see a Youtube video of that whole interview at Scripture Union NI – and it’s called Church as Family, Family as Church, there’s a link in the show notes and it’s part of series called Times Like These . This is an edited audio version. You can follow Scripture Union Northern Ireland on Facebook . If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org . We won...
Nov 04, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 48
