Faith in Kids

We've got a treat for you today from our archive - an absolute gem of an interview with Rachel Wilson.Finding out your child has autism can turn the world on its head. That was Rachel Wilson’s experience. Hear about the ups and the downs in this conversation with Ed and Amy on one of our most requested topics. People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsRachel Wilson - Co-Author of ‘The Life You Never Expected’ with her husband Andrew.Resources:The Life You Never Expected - Rachel & Andrew WilsonUnexpected Blessings - Sandra PeopleSupport the show

Can you eat upside down? When your tummy rumbles, does that mean you’re hungry? And what do you do when the food runs out? Nehemiah had it all to do in Jerusalem as he led the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls and the gates (including the Dung Gate). And he shows us how we look after in the church for God’s glory. There’s a sketch, a briefing and a sneaky preview of a brand new track from a brand new album from Dumbrocks!Support the show

Have you got the skills to build a wall? What happens when you don’t know how you can help? Ed and Jam are back with Nehemiah who is trying to rebuild walls of Jerusalem with butchers, bakers and candlestick makers. Plus fun facts about another famous wall, a sketch and another press briefing and an old favourite that Jam totally loves by Awesome Cutlery: We are the Church.Find more resources on God's Big Build HERE.Support the show

The journey continues as Ed & Amy go off-road into the harder parenting moments. Whatever the stage of parenting, there will be situations that take us and our children to our limits. Listen in to a few scenarios....- The screaming toddler on the floor of the supermarket aisle. - The lonely child who has no friends to play with in the playground.- The crisis with a teen that involves the emergency services.For all of these, Christ has a better story to offer our hearts and for us to hold out to our child.Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Resources:Everyday Talk by John Younts - Talking freely and naturally about God with your childrenCount Yourself Calm by Eliza Huie - Taking BIG feelings to a BIG God Raising Confident Kids by Ed Drew - A Parent's Guide to Grounding Identity in ChristSupport the show

When did it go all wrong for you? And what did you do next? And what does that have to do with pajamas? EVERYTHING! Ed and Jam are back with a new series on Nehemiah called God’s Big Build, with the usual fun facts, but also an EXCLUSIVE to a press conference that tells us all we need to know about Nehemiah. Throw in a sketch and song by Slugs and Bugs (Trust in the Lord) and we’re ready to saddle up and clip clop our way back to Jerusalem to get building!Find out more about God's Big Build HERESupport the show

What better way to start the year than with a hope filled chat with top friends Ed & Amy?Here is encouragement, honesty and inspiration for the Christian parent to lean in and go again as we:- explain where we are going - explore emotions  - share the hope filled truth we have in everyday walk to school and argue over a screen momentsA great place to begin your parenting adventures of 2025!Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Resources:Everyday Talk by John Younts - Talking freely and naturally about God with your childrenCount Yourself Calm by Eliza Huie - Taking BIG feelings to a BIG God Raising Confident Kids by Ed Drew - A Parent's Guide to Grounding Identity in ChristSupport the show

The Table is set! It’s so very nearly Christmas! And it’s been full of surprises. Ed fixed an oven, Jam fixed a vacuum cleaner but the really big surprise is that the good news about Jesus was announced to scruffy shepherds by scary angels. Fun facts about what animals eat, and why Ed and Jam need to hibernate in January. Plus a sketch about a Shepherd race and music from Michael J Tinker, funky angels from his festive album, The King Has Arrived. Oh, and check the oven!https://michaeljtinker.bandcamp.com/track/the-heavenly-choir-funky-angelsThe pool guy YouTubeGet Christmas Brick by Brick Resources from the FiK WebsiteSupport the show

More Christmas surprises as Ed reveals he used to live near a palace that would cost $2 billion dollars to build. Jam thought he drove a tractor as a child (he didn’t) and the Emperor thought he was in charge, but actually a baby was. That baby was Jesus.A poem from a calf getting a surprise at dinner time. All that and magical Christmas music from Dumbrocks. Sing along HERE!Get Christmas Brick by Brick Resources from the FiK WebsiteSupport the show

Join Iain, Ed & Amy for a festive journey through flammable tinsel trees, Christmas pants, calpol and tears as we share a parent’s journey from heartache to hope.Listen in for honesty, encouragement and a moment to re-focus in the middle of the chaos to remember that Jesus really is good news! Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Iain Ridley is the Welcome and Integration Worker at City Gates Church in Norwich and a very funny man! Iain is married to Faith and they have three children.Resources:Faith in Kids resources for family Bible times in Advent:The Adventure of Christmas.The Adventure of Christmas Advent Calendar.Come Along, Christmas! Advent Calendar for pre-schoolers.Support the show

In fact there are three surprises! Because Christmas is full of surprises, right? No surprise there. Anyway, Jam is surprised by some geese and has a very surprising story about a girl called Laura and another girl called Laura. And we’re with Mary who is surprised by an angel with some amazing news. Plus a sketch about Mary’s surprise baby shower - and music from Michael J Tinker. Christmas is well and truly on the way!Get Christmas Brick by Brick Resources from the FiK WebsiteSupport the show