Faith in Kids

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

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 the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He’s married to Mary and they have three children.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. She co-hosts the Faith in Parents podcast. She lives in Liverpool with her husband Ste and their four lively children. She is passionate about teaching the Bible to children faithfully, simply and creatively. Amy is happiest on a beach or adventuring with her family.Alastair Gordon - Alastair Gordon is co-founder of Morphē Arts, a painter and art tutor at Leith School of Art. He works from his studio in  South London and exhibits with galleries and art fairs across the UK, Europe and the US. His art can be found here. He is a husband and a father.Resources mentioned:“Why Art matters: A call for Christians to create”. Al is the presenter of the “Faith in the Arts podcast”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.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!Support the showThese 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 for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here. (or go to Stewardship)Support the show

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

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 showThese 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 for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show

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 Faith in Kids in 2017. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He’s married to Mary and they have three children.Alan Witchalls - Alan is a trained Christian pastor living in Essex, UK, with over 15 years experience of serving the local church in youth ministry and associate pastor roles. He is currently the Director and Producer at Video Bible Talks.Resources mentioned:The duty of parents by J.C.RyleVideo Bible TalksIf 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.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!Support the showThese 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 for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (or go to Stewardship)Support the show

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 showThese 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 for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Faith in Kids supports churches and parents so that children can engage with Jesus Christ and respond to him, having their hearts and minds captured by Christ’s words. We aim to resource, equip and support those who oversee the children’s ministry in their local church and encourage and equip parents to open the Bible and speak about faith in Christ with their children at home.Support the show

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 and Girma Bishaw.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.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, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He’s married to Mary and they have three children.James Cary - is a Co-Host for the Faith in KIDS Podcast. He is a BBC sit-com writer (Miranda, Bluestone 42 and more). He also co-hosts the Keswick Convention Podcast and has a blog based around the intersection of faith, media, culture, church, and politics!Rachel Redeemed - has co-hosted Premier Christian Radio's flagship show 'Inspirational Breakfast', worked in production for BBC Songs of Praise, and currently works as a creative freelancer in both new and traditional media. She is a presenter of BBC Radio 4 LW ‘The Daily Service’ and ‘Pause for Thought’ on BBC Radio 2. Rachel also presents the Keswick Convention Podcast, has presented and produced a number of audiobooks for Audible and releases ‘tips and trips’ videos on her YouTube channel.Support the showThese 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 for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show

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 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 The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He’s married to Mary and they have three children.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. She co-hosts the Faith in Parents podcast. She lives in Liverpool with her husband Ste and their four lively children. She is passionate about teaching the Bible to children faithfully, simply and creatively. Amy is happiest on a beach or adventuring with her family.Amanda Naves - Is the director of the church-based intern scheme for BCUK. Originally from Canada, she trained with CCEF before moving to the UK, she is involved in a number of ministry areas in her local church, including pastoral care and meeting with teenagers.Karen Sleeman - Is the pastoral associate for families in her local church and enjoys working with parents, children and adolescents. She has completed the BCUK intern Scheme and has training in child and adolescent mental health and is working towards accreditation as a family therapist.Book:Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp Child proof by Julie Lowe Other Resources:Find a few of Karen’s blogs here.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!Support the showThese 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 for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show

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 years, before setting up Faith in Kids in 2017. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He’s married to Mary and they have three children.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. She co-hosts the Faith in Parents podcast. She lives in Liverpool with her husband Ste and their four lively children. She is passionate about teaching the Bible to children faithfully, simply and creatively. Amy is happiest on a beach or adventuring with her family.Support the show

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, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He’s married to Mary and they have three children.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. She co-hosts the Faith in Parents podcast. She lives in Liverpool with her husband Ste and their four lively children. She is passionate about teaching the Bible to children faithfully, simply and creatively. Amy is happiest on a beach or adventuring with her family.Chris Morphew - Chris Morphew is an author, teacher, and school chaplain living in Sydney, Australia. He has written over 20 novels for children and youth, including his six-book young adult series, The Phoenix Files. Chris enjoys Mario Kart, obscure board games, and superhero movies. He has been told he looks like Chris Hemsworth from the back.Find Chris's books here:Who Am I and Why Do I Matter? - https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/who-am-i-and-why-do-i-matterHow Do We Know That Christianity Is Really True? Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?What Happens When We Die?Best News Ever- Your 100-day guide to the Gospel of MarkOther recommended books from the show :include 'Embodied' by Preston Sprinkle (and a pre-plug for his other book 'people to be loved' - https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/the-church/pastoral/embodied/'The truest thing about you' by David Lomas - https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/personal-life/inspiration-and-motivation/the-truest-thing-about-you/Podcast produced by Rachel Redeemed.Support the showThese 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 for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show