Our daughters, in particular, are under pressure to look good, to appear perfect on their socials and to live for the approval of others. That is so far from the better story that their Creator offers them.Join us as we chat to Emma Owen. Her story starts as a 16 year old in the work place being treated as a woman when she was actually just a girl. She now spends her time telling young people in the classroom to make sure they don't repeat her mistake on their social media feeds. As we navigate short skirts, plunging tops, make-up and nails, we hear that there is a better conversation we can have with our children than just rules and rebukes.People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Emma Owen - is a former member of Manchester band The Tribe and former God TV presenter. She has been delivering top class school lessons, assemblies and events since 1997. After battling through and overcoming an eating disorder as a teenager Emma has a passion for young people to understand their true worth and value and to reach their full potential in life. www.respectme.co.ukSome links mentioned in the podcast:https://youtu.be/z2T-Rh838GA?si=tqc4TPa3Il5dbEkvhttps://www.dove.com/us/en/stories/campaigns/detoxify.html https://www.message.org.uk/genetik-sessions/As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the show

🗣️ Leaning in to the big questions about faith that “pop” from the little people in our lives - usually when we’re doing something else 🍂 🍂 Josh Cooley inspires us in his new book, “I Can’t  Believe My Eyes”, to welcome the questions and enjoy the journey. 🍂 😊 A heart warming listen and a great episode for dads too!People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Josh Cooley - is a New York Times bestselling author and a longtime children’s minister who has authored a variety of books. Joshua lives in Durham, North Carolina. Visit his website.BUY THE BOOK10ofthose is offering our listeners 30% discount if they pre-order the book before 3rd June. Discount code: FAITHINKIDS at www.10ofthose.com/icantbelievemyeyes. 10ofthose is further offering the first 10 listeners to email giveaway@10ofthose.com with the subject: “Faith in Kids giveaway” will receive the book free. As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the show

The last bit of Easter Explained in Jesus’s own words as Jam and Ed are bringing to life 4 statements of Jesus says in the book of John. We’re in a locked room this time. Ed also reveals what superpower he would chose (it’s very disappointing) and they wonder whether any listeners have an evil twin. Music from Dumbrocks. Rob and Nat have another sketch for us. 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!As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the show

Easter is Explained a bit more in Jesus’s own words as Jam and Ed are bringing to life 4 statements that Jesus says in the book of John. They also ask: If you had to run the London Marathon in fancy dress, what would you chose? And how fast is the faster lobster? And Ed reveals his oldest garment. And Jam reveals a garment that is 5000 years on and definitely NOT machine washable.Music from Awesome Cutlery’s brilliant new album, Word on the Street. And yet another 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!As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the show

👶 Join in the enthusiastic, creative and inspiring conversation as Helen and Anna talk all things toddler group with us!🍇 This episode has it all - big stats, good snacks, great stories and a big vision for what a toddler group looks like with Jesus at the heart.➡️ Share this episode with the hero in you church family who lugs toys, bakes cakes, loves people and keeps going - they are awesome! 🤩People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Anna Watkin - is the Women & Children’s Worker for St Giles’ Church Derby and before that worked for Trinity Church Buxton. Overseeing the 0-11s ministry, she thinks that helping children and families get to know Jesus is the best thing in the world! She co-hosts a pretend podcast with one of her nieces, called ‘The A&A Podcast’, that they record together and then make their family listen to. Helen Barnsley - is married to Dave, with three children (two grown up, one in Y7, all still living at home) They live in Buxton, Derbyshire.  Her main ministry involvement is their toddler group, but as a minister's wife, she is busy with all things church. She is currently enjoying doing more comms work with the church's website & social media. Her toddler can be found on Facebook and Instagram.Resources:Faith in Kids resources for toddler groups can be found here.In particular there are three series of stories (God made, God cares & God saves) as well as instructions for running the ‘Junior Jivers’ music group.The 1277 facebook forum is a helpful place to ask questions about your toddler group.As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the show

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!As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.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!As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.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.As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.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.As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.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.As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.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 graceAs our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support 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 As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.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 KidsAs our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support 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/As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.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.As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the show

Ed's favourite bit of the story is the shepherds. And here they are, in all their ordinary glory on a hill in the dark. When were you last in the dark? There's a place near Jam that is VERY dark indeed. But that dark hillside was lit up by something very glorious! Come Along Christmas continues with fun facts about sheep, a sketch and another brilliant song by Dumbrocks, Had You Been There.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/As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the show

Christmas is coming, but you might be so excited, there are tears before bedtime. What's the normal cause of those tears? In our Christmas story, Joseph was going to bed knowing that his fiancee was going to have a baby - and it was all going wrong. But a visitor in the night, changed everything!  Fun facts about sleeping and dreams. A sketch and more music from Dumbrocks.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/As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the show

🤗  Come and meet Abbey - best friend of toddler parents! 👦 😍 Hear her encouragement that every day discipleship is possible - even about shoes! 👞 📕 Abbey has written great board books helping little ones explore “what are my hands for?” 🤚 👉 Helping us work out how to go to Jesus - our role model and righteousness whether we are little, or big. 👨‍👧‍👧People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Abbey Wedgeworth - is a wife, mother, and writer. The author of Held and the Training Young Hearts series , she is passionate about discipleship and Bible literacy, and loves to see the way that the gospel transforms how people think and live. Abbey lives on the South Carolina coast with her husband, David, and their three children. She also runs a resourcing website on shame, parenting, motherhood, marriage, and miscarriage.Books by Abbey:What are Hands for?What are Mouths for?What are Ears for?What are Eyes for?HeldYour Hands are AmazingAs our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the show

Ed and Jam are back with a Christmas series particularly aimed at the younger members of the family. It's all part of Come Along, Christmas! Is Christmas starting? When does it start in your house? How do you know? Ed and Jam talk about when they know Christmas is coming in their homes. Plus fun facts about a very ordinary woman (and how to grow taller by going into space) – and although Mary was ordinary, some extraordinary things happened. A sketch as Gabriel gets nervous about the big news, and music from Dumbrocks’s brilliant festive album, The Glory of Christmas: https://dumbrocks.com/music/albums/the-glory-of-christmas/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/Give to Faith in Kidshttps://www.faithinkids.org/give/give-online/As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the show

🎙️ Jonny & Joanna Ivey share their story of the day their daughter Edith was stillborn 🗣️ They speak into the silence that often surrounds Baby loss.  💔 Theirs is a story of trauma and grief that offers truth and hope to us as they find God’s love holding them in heart break. ❤️‍🩹🗣️ we also hear from Abbey who talks about her miscarriage and reminds us that God sees us and can bring comfort in our sorrow.People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Jonny & Joanna Ivey - are part of The Gate Church in Birmingham, UK, a plant on a multi-ethnic estate in the city centre, and they both work as civil servants. Jonny is Senior Editor of Heirs Magazine and has written On Purpose: Enjoying Life As It Was Intended (Cruciform / Desiring God Partnership). They have a son, Josiah, and two daughters, Halle and Lois. They are authors of the book Silent Cries.Abby Wedgeworth - is a wife, mother, and writer. The author of Held and the Training Young Hearts series , she is passionate about discipleship and Bible literacy, and loves to see the way that the gospel transforms how people think and live. Abbey lives on the South Carolina coast with her husband, David, and their three children. She also runs a resourcing website on shame, parenting, motherhood, marriage, and miscarriage.Books from this podcast:'For all who grieve' by Colin Smith - an honest booking navigating the valley of sorrow and loss.'Holding onto Hope' by Nancy Guthrie - a healing book for those in the wake of life's devastating storms.'Tumbling Sky' by Matt Searles - Psalm devotions for weary souls.'The Moon Is Always Round' by Jonny Gibson - a children's storybook to remind them of God's goodness in difficult times.'Goodbye to Goodbyes' by Lauren Chandler - a children's storybook about Jesus, Lazarus and the empty tomb.Charities that offer information and support for baby loss:SANDS - an NHS resource for bereaved families.Tommy's - a charity offering information on pregnancy and support for baby loss.As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the show