Faith in Kids

Cut through the chaos and fight for a space to enjoy the brilliant truth of the Bible with your family, your way. Join us on this parents episode with Lucy Rycroft from the Hope-Filled Family. She is all about getting her kids asking questions.Amy's gang gets into the Bible by floating jelly babies in cream and stabbing Goliath's balloon head.️Ed's family hangs off the sofa, refuses to sing but the Bible still gets opened.Different families, different dynamics, different struggles, same Bible getting opened, from squidgy tots to moody teens, we talk through it all.Let’s do this!Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Lucy Rycroft is the founder of The Hope-Filled Family, a ministry encouraging Christian parents through books and digital resources. She is also a part-time secondary music teacher. Lucy lives in York with her vicar husband Al, their four kids, aged 10-15, and a crazy cockerpoo called Monty. She enjoys cooking and hospitality, reading, good comedy, music and plenty of chocolate.ResourcesBusy family Devotional by Lucy Rycroft.Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew.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

Join Pastor Andy, Ed & Amy for uplifting parenting chat.Discover how God can use the ordinary challenges of family life, including the Poonami to teach us dependance on him.With help to know what to pray and advice about striking when the iron is cold, Christian parent you’re gonna love this episode!Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Andy Mason has been the Vicar of St Johns Chelsea since its relaunch in 2006. Andy is the Director of Co-Mission, a Church planting network in London and is the author of Leaders Who Follow and God’s Leader. Andy is married to Kathrine, they have two children, Ori & Pella and they live on the World’s End Estate.Support the show

A bonus episode as our Black History Month series comes to a close. With important stories for us to hear from Trevor Pearce, Andrew Gordon and Gemma Hunt. Let’s be humble enough to learn and passionate enough to work for Kingdom equality in more than just one month. Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Trevor Pearce is the Senior Minister for Children and Youth at All Souls Langham Place. Born in Chessington he is married to Eva. They have three children and three grandchildren who he loves even more than West Ham.Andrew Gordon was born in London and left school at 17 to work in a bank. He later worked with London City Mission and is now minister of Donnington Evangelical Church in Willesden. Andrew is married to JoAnn and has two adult daughters.Gemma Hunt is best known as the face of Swashbuckle on CBeebies. You can also see Gemma on the Alpha Film Series. She is the author of two children’s books “See! Let’s be me!” and “See! Let’s be a Good Friend”.  She lives in Kent with her husband Phil and their 7 yr old daughter.ResourcesBBC documentaries:Sitting in LimboBlack and British by David Olusoga Books for children:Fannie Lou HamerMaria FearingBlack and British: An Illustrated History by David OlusogaBooks for adults:Healing the Divides by Jessamin Birdsall and Jason RoachBlack and British by David OlusogaFind out more about:George Washington Carver from  the C.S.Lewis Institute.Olaudah Equiano with from the Dictionary of African Christian Biography.Walter Tull from BBC Bitesize.Support the show

Ed and Jam talk about pumpkins – Jam throws in a recipe, surprisingly - there are fun facts about what Halloween even is, plus there’s an unusual twist on a very familiar story involving pumpkins. Plus what odd things have you done in the dark? Music from Dumbrocks. For more information on The Pumpkin Story from Faith in Kids, go here:https://www.faithinkids.org/the-pumpkin-story/Support the show

Full of careful wisdom from Rev Dr Israel and great help from Amy answering the questions that make you squirm. We loved this mic drop moment from Israel:"It's not political correctness. It's kingdom correctness."We're walking parents through the differences, the similarities and the sad: church in a cinema, "that's not fair" and kids being mean.Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Rev Dr Israel Olofinjana is originally from Nigeria. He came to the UK to pursue a calling to be a reverse missionary, bringing the Gospel back to the UK. He's married and is a parent to 2 lovely young children (3 and 6). Israel is a theologian, former church leader and director of the One People Commission for the Evangelical Alliance; working to unite the ethnically and culturally diverse church. He is a leading figure in the UK church on unity and ethnic diversity.ResourcesFind out more about Daniels Ekarte and Wangari Maathai here:Daniels EkarteWangari MaathaiSome great books from the Good Book Company about Betsey Stockton, Fannie Lou Hamer and Marie Fearing:Betsey StocktonFannie Lou HamerMaria FearingSupport the show

Join us this Black History Month as we sit down with the wonderful Felix Aremo. Listen in for how to enjoy more of the beautiful diversity the Kingdom ... eating together, hearing each other's stories and celebrating our unity in Christ. Felix understands British culture and he understands church culture. He understands the subtle ways we continue to 'other' our neighbours, our brothers and sisters. He helps us long for and work for better. Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Felix Aremo is a Bible teacher and mission theologian at London City Mission. He trains Christian leaders and gospel workers in urban mission and cross-cultural disciple-making. He is married with two young boys.Resources:God's Very Good Idea Storybook - for young children, from the Good Book CompanyThe Big Wide Welcome Storybook - for 3-6 year olds, from the Good Book Company. Healing the Divides - for adults, from the Good Book Company Support the show

You might not feel shiny, but you are! You're a star! No, not massive, full of gas and on fire. You are visible from a long way away, showing that your hope is Jesus and that you are living what you believe. More from Action Tim who gets hopelessly lost in the woods. And you can listen to Made, Loved and Known by Michael J Tinker which you can watch here and CRACK THE ACROSTIC!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6jETiuWBjsYou can also see the lyrics, download the track and find more of Michael J Tinker's music HERE More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/Support the show

We’re very excited to be back! And very excited – by football, sausages and landrovers. We are so excited we could jump up and down (unlike elephants which can’t). Jam has the sweetest fun fact of all time. And how can you tell a Koala bear has stolen Ed’s mum’s pudding? More importantly, how can we listen to God and take control? We look at 1 Corinthians 6:12.Music from Michael J Tinker: God is Wise from the compilation album I’ve got a Song About That! And Action Tim and Amanda courtesy of Rob and Nat at 4Front Theatre.More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/Support the show

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Themed, CBeebies Swashbuckler’s Star Gemma Hunt joins us to talk about parenting feeling like constantly being in rehearsal without a script, but rich with opportunities to imitate Christ.🌟 She shares her story of being salt and light in the world of media, wanting to see diverse families reflected in children’s literature and chatting Jesus with her sassy 7 yr old.Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Gemma Hunt is best known as the face of Swashbuckle on CBeebies. You can also see Gemma presenting live at the Big Church Festival and on the Alpha Film Series. Gemma also runs confidence coaching sessions, workshops in presenting skills and enjoys working with children, leading storytelling sessions and birthday parties. A storyteller at heart, she is the author of the charming children’s books “See! Let’s be me!” and “See! Let’s be a Good Friend”.  She lives in Kent with her husband Phil and their 7 yr old daughter.Resources:Books by Gemma Hunt - See! Let’s be me! and See! Let’s be a Good Friend can be purchased here.Support the show

All kinds of precious metals and jewels feature in the fun facts celebrating some mighty marriages – in age, size and distance! Jam and Ed talk about marriage and what God has to say about it in Genesis 2 and Matthew 19. And stand by for a firm fan favourite who’s been hiding out in the woods returns: Action Tim! Plus music from Awesome Cutlery.More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/Support the show