Who am I?” The story so far… Amazingly we’ve made it to our 100th episode! Through the 'Who am I?' series so far, we’ve been incredibly thankful for the depth of experience and wisdom our guests have so generously shared. We’re delighted with your response to the “Who am I?” series, even the data geeks are pleased as listener figures have been high! So, in this episode, Ed & Amy take us on a highlights tour of the gems we've uncovered in the series - Episodes 96 – 99. Tune in to sample the b...
Nov 02, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 100
"Are boys different from girls?” We probably begin answering that question confidently - then start to feel a little anxious, back out and decide to avoid the topic. On this Faith in Parents episode Matt Fuller, Gen Johnston and Ed Drew tackle the topic together and help us wrap our heads around what the Bible says. We also hear from Andrew Bunt. Our “Who am I?” series of resources aims to equip churches and families to open up conversations about identity, join in the conversation. If you've li...
Oct 19, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Would you still love me if…? How easy is it to come clean about our mistakes? Do your kids find it hard to apologise? What about you? Perhaps you’re more of an older brother in the story of the lost son, depending on your own performance as if God’s love has to be earned. Or a younger brother who fears they’ve gone too far as if God’s love can be lost. Join in a helpfully practical conversation that tackles both of these identity struggles with Ed Drew, Graham Beynon, and Karen Sleeman. Ed Drew ...
Oct 05, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Our culture is busy talking about Gender identity. This episode is for families that feel ill equipped to tackle this topic and would prefer to avoid the conversation. We’d love to support you to step up so that your children can hear the better Christian story. Where this is a present reality in your family, church or community, you’re wondering, “How did we get here? What did we do wrong?” This episode will comfort and urge you to cling to God’s care. Whatever your family's experience, join in...
Sep 21, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Who am I? How would you answer that question? How would you help a younger person answer that question? The Bible gives us a clear answer to this question, and it's great news! Join Ed and Ed as they talk about how the bible answers the question 'Who Am I'? 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 Wo...
Sep 07, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 96
How was your summer? Jam swam in the sea and knew Ed would be proud. And took another unexpected dip... How many cats are there in Rome? How many capital cities can you get around in 24 hours? But there is amazing city, with a tree and a river that brings us all hope. We read about it in Revelation 22. It's very encouraging! Along with your emails. Drops us a line. Reading from Rob and Nat Holman. Poem - What's Your Favourite Tree? - written and read by James Cary Our song is Home in Heaven by S...
Sep 02, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 83
When did you last need some serious encouragement? Life is hard and we need help. But we are not alone. We look at Acts 9 and why Ananias was terrified. Some more Armadillo Quadruplet names. And don't forget that you've always got to look out for the digestive juices. Music from Dumbrocks: There is No Mountain High Enough . Sketch performed by Rob and Nat Holman. Support the show...
Aug 26, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Ed and Amy talk identity - potato peelers, adoption and why this series exists because we want to help families and churches feel confident to talk about the tough stuff, enjoy our better story and stand on our secure God given identity. 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 T...
Aug 24, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 95
A story about whale vomit that doesn't involve Jonah? And listen in for the brain exploding story of two brothers; Reg & Richard. If it wasn't one of Jam's fun facts we would refuse to believe it could be true. But that's not even the most incredible story in the episode! That's because this is the one where Jesus tells us the story about two other brothers. Both got lost, in very different ways. Listen in because all of us, need to know the joy of coming home to our heavenly father, because...
Aug 19, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 81
What do you love doing with your body? Climbing trees, jumping on a trampoline or sleeping for hours? Jam loves running down hills and Ed loves swimming in cold rivers. How do adults manage to lose 100 bones? And why can't new born babies cry when they're experts at screaming? Have an adventure with your body. Because God has given you just the right one to enjoy! This episode includes teaching on body image, gender and gender identity. We find out from Psalm 139:13-16, and we get a special trip...
Aug 12, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Ed and Amy pick one of their favourites from the Faith in Kids back catalog! If you have any favourites from the past tell us! ( podcast@faithinkids.org ) Ed chats with Christian author, pastor and dad of two daughters, Tim Chester, who wrote Gospel-Centre Family with Ed Moll. Get that book right HERE . And then Ed talks about how fab Tim is, and Jam goes on about squeaky wheels. Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's ministry leader for...
Aug 10, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Life hurts. There is pain and sadness. And even Jesus wept - even though he was about to something amazing, wonderful and make it all better. Why? Find out as Ed and Jam talk about this (in John 11:32-37) along with woodpeckers and armadillos! God is Bigger is from Awesome Cutlery. Get the track, and read the lyrics here . Support the show
Aug 05, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Which are you into? Cats? Dogs? Or Goldfish? Or Cows? Fun facts about man's best friend, and what it means to love and be loved. The Bible says it's not good to be alone (Genesis 2:18-25). But what does that mean? And how did Adam react to the arrival of Eve in the Garden of Eden? HEALTH WARNING: The Faith in Kids Podcast does not accept responsibility for scratches from cats. Music from Slugs and Bugs. Love One Another. More info HERE . Thanks Randall! Sketch performed by Anna Nicholson and Iai...
Jul 29, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 78
This ones a throwback to Ep #14! Join Amy and Ed as they pick up on some of those top tips of how to keep Jesus at the centre of your family holidays. Hear some stories and experiences that the team have had since this episode released, and be reassured as you stride into the summer! 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 ...
Jul 27, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Ed and Jam are back ALREADY with a new summer series of seven sizzling podcasts! What was the last thing you made that you were really proud of? And some fun facts about beavers and termites doing things VISIBLE FROM SPACE. And, more importantly, we get stuck into Genesis 1:26-31. Enjoy! Support the show
Jul 22, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 77
How do you teach the gospel to kids who don’t speak english? And what has a toilet roll got to do with God’s mercy? Join Ed and Amy as Charlie McDonald joins the team with stories from inner city urban life! Share in the laughs and be inspired by amazing stories from the places we rarely set foot. 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 2...
Jul 13, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 92
What's the big puzzle about the monkey puzzle tree? What have you grown? And how do we change? All this and more in the final episode in this mini-series on Peter's tricky letter, made less tricky. We're looking at 2 Peter 3:17-18 with a sketch, a song and the usual amount of nonsense you'd expect from the Faith in Kids podcast! Support the show
Jul 01, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Gods creations is beautifully full with His creativity! This interactive episode helps us to explore what God has made in art and all things creative. Join the team as they chat with Al, an artist who explores creation whilst having tea in a tree with his daughter. Listen in on the fun! 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 ...
Jun 28, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Ed and Jam are back with 2 Peter 2:9, answering questions like: which is the least stressed country? And when did you last take care of something? And will Ed ever have a family holiday that goes right? Ed's Got Questions, as usual. A sketch and live music from Awesome Cutlery . Support the show
Jun 24, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Ed and Jam are back with more from Peter's tricky letter. 2 Peter 1:16-17, in fact. More fun facts about giant squid and duck-billed platypusses? Platypi? And Peter's mind is blown the transfigured, along with Ed's Got Questions. And live music from Awesome Cutlery . Support the show 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 f...
Jun 17, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Ever feel like you're just fumbling your way through parenting? Join in with Ed this week as he talks to Alan Witchalls answering the question: How do we parent as Christians if we haven’t been brought up in a Christian home? Be encouraged that it’s ok to stuff it up, as we entrust our kids to the Lord’s kindness. 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 F...
Jun 15, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Ed and Jam are back! Over the next four podcasts, they are trying to decipher Peter's tricky letter. Second letter, actually. More fun facts, whip-around questions and Peter's visit to a chip shop, along with Ed's Got Questions. And live music from Awesome Cutlery . Support the show 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 fo...
Jun 10, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 73
This one's a collaboration! Our friends over at the Keswick Convention Podcast had Ed join them for an episode their and we just had to share it with you! We want our kids to be grateful, right? We keep telling them to say 'thank you'. But how do we make it a heartfelt habit, rather than just lip-service. The truth is that parents have to be grateful themselves! Ed joins James Cary and Rachel Redeemed exploring how this works out in our messy families lives, along with comments from Anna Putt an...
Jun 01, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 89
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...
May 18, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 88
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 yea...
May 04, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 87
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, ...
Apr 20, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 86
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 F...
Apr 06, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 85
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...
Mar 23, 2022•31 min
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 Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids Sally Michael - is a co-founder of Truth:78 and has authored curricula and book...
Mar 09, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 83
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 Kids Amy Smith - Writer for Faith in Kids Dr Sarah Holmes - has worked at Liverpool Hope University since 2015, teachi...
Feb 23, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 82
