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 Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids Rachel Wilson - Co-Author of ‘The Life You Never Expected’ with her husband Andrew. Resources: The Life You Never Expected - Rachel & Andrew Wilson Unexpected Ble...
Feb 09, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 81
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 Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids Ed Shaw - is the pastor of Emmanuel City Centre in Bristol, England, and part of the edito...
Jan 26, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 80
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 Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids Andy Geers - Andy is the CEO of Discipleship Tech ) , the creator of PrayerMate and Co-founder of Kingdom Code . For as lon...
Jan 12, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 79
‘Is God still awake’ tells the impactful story of a young girl’s big question about God. Ed and Amy chat with the author, Sheila Walsh, about the stories that inspired and drove her to write this book. Join in on this conversation about crying out and wrestling with God. A special treat is in store for you with a cameo from Sir Cliff himself! People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids Sheila Walsh - is a powerful communicator, Bible teacher, and bestselling ...
Dec 29, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 78
How do you behave in front of a king or a queen? And what's the secret message of the Queen's handbag? The Wise Men come from the East and have to work out what they're going to do in front of the king in Matthew 2 . Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company . Music by Randall Goodgame from Slugs and Bugs Family Christmas And Soundstripe See the full Adventure of Christmas Youtube video here Readings and sketches performed by Anna Nicholson and Meg Blowey. Sketch w...
Dec 24, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 72
What's just so exciting, you just can't keep it in?! And does it involve gherkins? Things get weird pretty fast with Amy as special guest with Ed and Jam. But there are a load of fun facts before we get onto the hillside and hang out with the shepherds in Luke 2:8-18 . Now there's something to shout about. Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company . See the full Adventure of Christmas Youtube video here Music by David and Yvonne Lyon Readings and sketches performed...
Dec 17, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 71
The home team talk all things Christmas Day. Join in the fun as they remember the awkward and the awesome from past Christmas adventures. In the hubbub of the holiday, they also want to keep Jesus at the centre, listen in as they prepare and plan to celebrate Jesus' birth. People : Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids James Cary - Podcast co-host for Faith in Kids Sing the Bible: Family Christmas Album by Randall Goodgame Family reflection resource available a...
Dec 15, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 77
The Christmas adventure continues with Joseph and the Angel - and a name that's also a job title. But what even is a cooper, a fletcher and a whitesmith? And why does a cooper need a hooper? Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company . Music from Slugs and Bugs Family Christmas Album Readings and sketches performed by Anna Nicholson and Meg Blowey. Sketch written and produced by James Cary . Recorded at Crown Lane Studio . Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.or...
Dec 10, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 70
We continue our Christmas adventure with Mary and the return of the Angel. God is ripping up Mary's wedding plans - what a relief that no-one will be throwing shoes at her! (Oh, that's one of the fun facts about wedding. I know. Jam? No.) Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company . Music from Awesome Cutlery - A Long Long Long Long Time Ago Readings and sketches performed by Anna Nicholson and Meg Blowey. Sketch written and produced by James Cary . Recorded at Crow...
Dec 03, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Ed, Amy, and their guest this week, Gareth Crispin, share some top tips for family bible times this Christmas. From tea towels to posada nativity sets (no, not a curry!) there are plenty of tips to help you get the story of Jesus’ astonishing birth into your everyday family life. Join us as we get those creativity juices flowing for celebrating Christmas this year. People : Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids Gareth Crispin - Lecturer in Practical Theology at...
Dec 01, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 76
It's CHRISTMAS! Nearly. Steady on. Whoa there! Hold your jingling horses. We kick of our Pre-Christmas adventure with Zechariah, Elizabeth and an Angel, from Luke 1:5-24. And fun facts about very weird animals who react very strangely in a crisis. Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company . Readings and sketches performed by Anna Nicholson and Meg Blowey. Sketch written and produced by James Cary . Recorded at Crown Lane Studio . Support the show...
Nov 26, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Would you have roast goat for Christmas dinner? How about replacing mince pies with Christmas cookies? Be inspired from stories of Christmas in other cultures as Ed chats with Rachel Allord and Chris Howles, both long-term missionaries in different parts of the world. Maybe, this year, you could start some new family traditions that will help you put Jesus at the centre. People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Rachel Allord - is a mum of two who writes for Faith in Kids and serves on ReachGl...
Nov 17, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Hear about Ed's motor home, Amy's fisherman and some questionable decisions made along the journey. Join Ed, Amy and Katy Morgan as they discuss their new books, Katy's - The Promise and the Light and Ed's - The Adventure of Christmas... We also hear how children can be captivated by the Christmas story afresh plus... STICKERS. People : Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith – Writer for Faith in Kids Katy Morgan - Editor at The Good Book Company, which is dedicated to helping Christians ...
Nov 03, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Join Ed, Amy and Katharine Hill as they discuss caring for you and your family post-lockdown. Katharine shares wisdom from her latest book A Mind Of Their Own , about parenting through difficult patches of mental ill health. People : Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith – Writer for Faith in Kids Katharine Hill is the UK Director of Care for the Family, a popular speaker and the author of a number of books including ‘If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This – Building a Great Marria...
Oct 20, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Join Ed, Amy and Nay Dawson as they talk through a Christian approach to Halloween for parents. We can use Halloween as an opportunity to talk to our children about fearless faith, living distinctively and loving generously. It is also the one time when our community knocks on our door. How can we love them, offer them something of Christ without compromising our deep conviction that Christ is the light of the world? People : Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith – Writer for Faith in Ki...
Oct 06, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Join Ed, Amy and Risen Motherhood's Laura Wifler as they chat through finding and thriving in gospel moments in the everyday challenges of parenthood. They chat through the highs and lows of parenting expectations and reality with a good angle in on prayer and praying with your kiddos. People : Ed Drew - Director of FIK Amy Smith - FIK Laura Wifler - Author, podcaster, and the executive director of Risen Motherhood. Quote from Laura: 'Just seeing the different ways that people prayed in scriptur...
Sep 22, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Join Ed, Pete, Mark and Kate as they discuss life at the 18th year of parenting and beyond. Mark and Kate are knee-deep in this parenting stage and Pete Dray works with students for UCCF as the Director of Creative Evangelism and has some helpful steers to Christian parents charting these tricky waters. People : Ed Drew - Director of FIK Pete Dray - Director of Creative Evangelism Mark & Kate - Parents of 4 children, 3 of whom are just in or beyond the 18+ mark. Quote from Kate: 'I can't val...
Sep 08, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Where did the summer go? Is it that time already? Back to school? Here's Ed and Jam with one last podcast in the series to send you off through school gates remembering what's important and that Jesus is with you. Looking at Psalm 23. Plus a big animal quiz! With God Together - A series of Sunday School lessons based on Psalms Psalm 23 read by Tilly Cary. Second time with Zoe, Ethan and Katy Faith in Parents #69 | BACK TO SCHOOL. With God. Together... a conversation with Mark Meynell Support the...
Aug 27, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Join Ed, Amy and Mark as they discuss life going back to school after the time we have had... The "back to school" week can be difficult for a number of reasons - there can be big emotions around starting a new school, or even just returning after a good Summer holiday. Perhaps this is even more pronounced with all the disruption around COVID. Sometimes we can feel like a spiritual failure if we experience these difficult emotions, but actually, they can be a helpful warning light to help us see...
Aug 25, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 69
When were you last trapped, stuck or locked in? Hear how Ed's babysitter ended up cracking an accidental escape room, and why you can't keep your donkey in a bath tub after 7pm in Alabama. AND how to live the BEST life aka The Blessed life. But we're going to meet opposition if we do what Jesus says. Blessed are the Persecuted, says Jesus, and Peter and John in Acts 4 find out what that really means. Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnn...
Aug 20, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Don't we mean a piece of cake? Nope. Blessed are the Peacemakers. Especially with swindlers like Zaccheaus around. Shocking! He was such a bad tax collector, he might as well have put a tax on beards. That's just one of our fun facts. And when did you last have to say sorry? Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Song: God's Kingdom is Here by Michael J Tinker on The Topsy Turvy Kingdom Album Sketch written and produced by Ja...
Aug 13, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Join Ed, Andrew, Katrina and Zoe as they discuss life at the 15-18 parenting stage. 15-18s are diverse; they're becoming more than just a product of their family and are still working out who they are. Clearly, the greatest thing that we could want for our children is for them to have faith in Jesus, but this is something we can't generate for them; we need to pray for the Holy Spirit to do that. But that doesn't make us passive - as parents we are called to walk alongside them, model the life o...
Aug 11, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Jesus is so powerful, he could heal people from a distance. At least he can if you're pure in heart. Jam and Ed talk about what that means, along with tales of pure water and greetings from Chile. And when did you last get properly wet and muddy? Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written and produced by James Cary . Recorded at Crown Lane Studio . Support the show...
Aug 06, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Ed and Jam are joined in the studio by Anna (Nicks) and Anna (Nukes) and we hear traumatic tales of holidays gone horribly wrong. And we think about what it means to be merciful, turning to that hero of that parable, The Good Samaritan. Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written and produced by James Cary . Recorded at Crown Lane Studio . Music: Love One Another by Randall Goodgame/Slugs and Bugs Killers Whales FX ...
Jul 30, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Join Ed, parent and teacher Chris and Jon and Sarah (also parents) as they share some anecdotal advice on how to navigate when children do not want to do what you want them to do, particularly when entering the teen years. They chat about how to help kids in the 11-14 age bracket feel secure and navigate new challenges, as well as share some of their own stories along the way. People : Ed Drew - Director of FIK Chris - Teacher Jon and Sarah - Parents of children around the 11-14 age bracket! Quo...
Jul 28, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Ed and Jam are joined in the studio by Johnny, Freya and some Emperor Penguins. And we're looking at what it is to hunger and thirst for Christ, finding Anna in the Temple. She's 84! Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written and produced by James Cary . Recorded at Crown Lane Studio . Emperor Penguins: Under Creative Commons licence Music: Awesome Redeemer from Dumbrocks If you have any questions or comments, plea...
Jul 23, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Meekness is not weakness! The best life is the blessed life - and we find out how Jesus shows us what meekness looks like. We think about taming wild animals, antelopes and Beefalo - and why you should NEVER try to ride a zebra. And we're in Luke Chapter 22, starting at verse 47 - and we wonder what the disciples made of it. Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written and produced by James Cary . Recorded at Crown L...
Jul 16, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Join Ed, Amy & guests: 8-11s are full of energy, developing individual personalities. They still need their parents, but they're often brave enough to try things on their own - bold and fearless, but also often wonderfully vulnerable and tender. One of the challenges (and delights!) of parenting this age group is that they are all different - you can't treat them all the same because they have different needs. Parenting pre-school children can be physically exhausting, but parenting 8 to 11s...
Jul 14, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Ed and Jam are back with the second in the Summer Series on the Beatitudes. The best life is the blessed life - in the sad times too. When were you last really sad? And how do you make a dog sad? You might not like the answer! And what happens when a baby giraffe is born? And some weird facts about moths that drink the tears of birds... Plus the widow at Nain has a wonderful surprise thanks to Jesus. Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnn...
Jul 09, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Ed and Jam are back with the FIRST in a Summer Series on the Beatitudes. How do we have the best life? It's all about the blessed life. But what would your best day be? And would it involve pork pie's, like Jam's would? And what happens when the little ones come to Jesus? What can they teach us about the best life? We look at Mark 10:13-16. Plus a sketch, a quiz and a song from Slugs and Bugs . What could be better? Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya ...
Jul 02, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 59
