Faith in Parents
The Faith in Parents podcast helps families raise children for Jesus, with episodes for parents presented by Ed and Amy. They cover various issues important today, offering starting points rather than definitive answers. Ed Drew is the Ministry Director and Founder of Faith in Kids, with over 20 years of experience working with children and families. Amy Smith is the Resources Writer and a Speaker for Faith in Kids.
Episodes
Lights On: Transforming Halloween into a Gospel Opportunity with Nay Dawson
Ed and Amy are joined by Nay Dawson, founder of Passion for Evangelism, to inspire us to turn LIGHTS ON and transform Halloween into a gospel opportunity for the families on your street. Instead of hiding behind the sofa, we explore how to engage our local communities with generosity, joy, and the light of Jesus.From giant glow-in-the-dark spider webs and pumpkin displays to handing out custom sto
Made Like Me: Teaching our children who they really are - with Jen Wilkin
After years of trying, we have finally got author, Bible teacher, and theological heavyweight Jen Wilkin as our guest!Riffing off her new children's book, Made Like Me, Jen takes us back to the beginning in Genesis 2 to uncover that while the Bible tells us men and women are different, it loudly celebrates our shared humanity and the beautiful gift of friendship.Tune in as we chat about...Che
Parenting Goals: You are God's Plan A for Your Children
Ever wondered if someone else would do a better job of parenting your child? Maybe a teacher, a kids’ worker, a grandparent… anyone who seems to have more patience, wisdom or energy than you do!In this episode, Ed and Amy explore God’s good design for families and the incredible truth that you are God’s Plan A for your children. That doesn’t mean you’ll get everything right. In fact, parenting can
Parenting Goals: Your 3 Words for the New Term
The Back-to-school season is here! Between buying six-sizes-too-big blazers, surviving school shoe fittings, and hunting down missing school bags, it is easy to lose perspective in the slog and the sadness of the end of summer. Before you snap your doorstep uniform photo, lift your eyes past the struggle and the big emotions into the gospel opportunities for your family.Join Ed and Amy as they ref
Light Nights and Summer Holidays
Summer is coming... are you ready?Six weeks can feel like a very long time when you're looking "down the barrel" of the summer holidays. Whether you are a "free form" family who thrives on adventure or a "routine" family who needs a plan to feel secure, this episode is for you.Join Ed and Amy as they discuss:The "Field of Cows" Principle: Finding wonder
Sports Day, Reports and End of Term
End of term season is here! Between the certificates, sports days finishes, exhaustion and reports, it's easy for both parents and kids to feel the pressure of achievement.In this episode Ed and Amy dive into how the gospel changes the way we view both success and failure. Appreciating our God given gifts and practical ways to "smart coach" your kids through challenges.Join us for
Looking to God #4 | Practising Godly Mindfulness with Nick Radcliffe
What if one of the most powerful ways to help our children navigate big emotions is also one of the simplest? In this episode, Nick from The Christian Poster Company join Ed and Amy to explore how filling our minds with God's truth can shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions—and how parents can model that in everyday family life.Find out how closing tabs is relevant to mindfulness and why
Looking to God #3 | Building our Children's Resilience with Jean Hedley
Why do some children save their biggest meltdowns for home? And what’s the best way to respond when your child is struggling?Trauma counsellor Jean Hedley joins us to share practical help, gospel hope, and simple tools for navigating big emotions. Plus, discover the question that’s often better than asking, “What’s wrong with you?”A warm, honest conversation about listening well, spotting when chi
Looking to God #2 | Growing Gratitude in our Children with Anika Lillicrap
This one is all about that attitude of gratitude. We're going way beyond forcing our cherubs to say 'thank you', this is a deep dive into raising our children to have thankful hearts. Scientifically proven and Biblically approved... Thankful kids are happier kids. Fact!Dr Anika is back and this one is her favourite topic. She takes us on the three step gratitude journey: See it! Sa
Looking to God #1 | Deepening our children's confident dependence in God with David McKie
Join us for the wisdom of a world expert on mental health in children and young people! Decades and decades of experience, study and learning brought to you for your encouragement. Join Ed and Amy in hearing the simplest of steps from Dr David McKie to make the great strides in improving your child's mental wellbeing... Sleep, food and exercise are where it starts. And then listen out for the
Looking to God | Introduction | Supporting our Children’s Mental Wellbeing
This is us with the fireworks, the big scissors cutting the ribbon and even a dramatic spray of champagne. This is us kicking off a big new series on mental wellbeing.We have listened, we've been busy and here we are with the topic that we know you want from us. Let's look to God together as we learn how he does mental wellbeing from the Psalms. This generation of children are waiting fo
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Fatherhood as a Stepdad with Joe Tossell
What does fatherhood look like as a stepdad? In this honest and encouraging conversation, Joe shares his family’s story — from building trust and “credit in the bank” with your child, to choosing your battles wisely, being courageous, and finding security in knowing the battle is already won because of Jesus. He also reflects on how church community has helped strengthen family life. A thoughtful
Talking Easter: Building Confidence with Chris Morphew
This week on the Faith in Parents podcast, Ed and Amy are joined by Chris Morphew—teacher, chaplain, author, and new dad—to help you make Easter one of the big three family celebrations (alongside Christmas and birthdays).From sock donkeys and paper mâché tombs to great books, easy podcasts, and our brand new Let’s Go Easter story resource—there’s something for every family, however much prep time
Talking to Children About... #5 | War & Conflict
How do we talk to our kids about war and conflict?When the news is full of suffering and injustice, it can be hard to know what to say — or how much our children should hear. In this episode of the Faith in Kids Parents Podcast, we explore how Christian families can engage with these tough topics with wisdom and hope.Listen in for encouragement and ideas to help your family face difficult world ev
Talking to Children About... #4 | Poverty & Injustice with Guest Stewart McCulloch
Let Stewart talk you into the light of God's love for all, whether they have lots of money or very little. He has stories to help us to get to grips with how different God's Kingdom is from our world. Join the adventure as Stewart tells us the joy he found in a Rwandan home, the contentment of his childhood (with very little money) and the heroes who are breaking free of their debt. Stew
Talking to Children About... #3 | Illness Part 2 with Guest Anika Lillicrap
Amy and Ed return to talking about illness. This time they have found an expert to bring the help. Anika helps us to walk a child through the fear and the confusion, when they can't explain it and they can't understand it. Anika tells us how to do it with playdoh. Amy tells us she's done it with pictures of bridges and lying in wet grass. Ed admits that he always knew the answer did
Talking to Children About... #2 | Abortion with Guest Dawn McAvoy
This is the second episode in our Faith in Parents series on talking through the hardest topics – the conversations we’re often told to avoid. In this episode, Ed and Amy are joined by Dawn McAvoy (Both Lives) to talk about the value of life, pregnancy and abortion. Their conversation covers questions such as: •How can we talk about the value of life with our youngest children?•How do we talk to o
Talking to Children About... #1 | Illness Part 1 with Guest Jason Heron
We’re kicking off a new Faith in Parents series on the hardest topics parents face - the conversations we’re often told to avoid. In this first episode, we talk about illness.Jason shares his family’s story of unexpected premature birth, long months in NICU, and years of medical uncertainty... and what it’s like to keep trusting Jesus when there’s no quick fix or clear end in sight. Together, we r
The Joys of Generation Alpha with Charlie & Dan Blythe
Let's hang out with Charlie and Dan. We're talking Gen Alpha- that's all our kids who are born after 2010. Dan says they're inspiring and hope-filled leaders. They're also voice activated, swiping, coding, messaging, coordinating, tech savvy and all in a wizz. As parents, we struggle to keep up. They can be our guide!We also tackle the downsides when there is less play, le
Helping Whole Families Share Jesus
Let's start 2026 knowing Jesus is going to do good in our families. We start by talking donuts and how our families can reach our friends this year. Listen to Amy's top tip: Be ordinary! Hear Ed's desire to love his friend well on the side of the football pitch in the rain. And enjoy Amy explaining what she says to another mum outside the school gate..We talk donuts because they&apo
The Chaos of Christmas: A Wise Men's Tale
🌟 Take a break from the chaos and join Ed and Amy for some Christmas encouragement.👑 We’re off on an adventure with the wise men, with all the action of shifting stars, dodging bad guys, the struggle with “boys eyes” and practical encouragement to find ways to worship Jesus in the middle of every day family life.Adventure of Christmas resources here:https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-sch
Expectations vs Reality...
It’s nearly Christmas! Ed and Amy chat honestly about the gap between the Christmas we imagine and the one we actually get – the nits, the nit lotion, the 2am present-opening, the sleepless children and the WhatsApp family polls about who’s bringing the cheese.They share childhood Christmas memories, talk about the pressure to create a picture-perfect, movie-style Christmas, and gently remind us t
Everyday Faith with Kate & Matt Parker
Kate and Matt believe they are normal people. Matt knows how to slot motorway bridges into place and Kate is a medical engineer who can juggle twins. Their super power is that they are trying to reach neighbours, colleagues and not-yet-friends with the good news of Jesus. We hear the stories of frightening five year olds doing forceful evangelism and little one's praying over friends in the c
Doing Halloween for Christ with Nay Dawson
Join Ed, Amy and Nay Dawson as they talk through a Christian approach to Halloween for parents. We can use Halloween as an opportunity to talk to our children about fearless faith, living distinctively and loving generously. It is also the one time when our community knocks on our door. How can we love them, offer them something of Christ without compromising our deep conviction that Christ is the
Screens #2 | "Can We Watch This?" Parenting Screens Without Panic
In this warm and witty crossover episode of the Faith in Parents and Faith in Kids for Kids podcasts, Ed, Amy, and Jam dive into one of the most common questions parenting seem to be facing every day... "can I watch this?".They discuss what it means to “choose the wallpaper” of your home — shaping the tone and values behind what your family watches. Expect stories about Buddhist cartoons
Screens #1 | Pixels and Parables: Can Gaming Be Good?
Pixels and Parables: Can Gaming Be Good? With Guests Tom Clarke and Andy GearsIn this episode, Ed and Amy dive into a conversation many Christian parents are asking: “What do we do about gaming?” Is it a waste of time? Is it dangerous? Or could there be something good buried under the pixels?They’re joined by two guests who actually love games—Andy, a game developer who’s created a Bible-based adv
Navigating Friendship & Rejection
The joy and angst of our children's friendships are a constant feature of so many homes.Hear Amy and Ed share their stories of friendship success, of God hearing prayers and the miracle of care between children. But we also have the stories of tears, of the years of heart break and the longing for better. What can we say? What can we do for our children?Hear the rules of saying 'hello&ap
Trust in God with Sinclair Ferguson
Amy and Ed were pootling down the road to the train station after a fun-filled few days at the Keswick convention, when they got the call from Sinclair Ferguson, 'So I am keen to do this podcast. I am in Keswick. Where are you?' Brakes screech. U turn. Back to Keswick for this podcast.Hear Amy as she quickly decides that Sinclair is the Grandad she never had. Full of wisdom, gentleness a
The Ed & Amy Interview #2 | Part 2
In this second part of a two episode mini series… Ed and Amy are again invited as guests onto their own podcast to be on the other side of the conversation!They’re joined by Jason, who is asking the questions from his own parenting journey. Is 5 yrs old too early to have a boyfriend? What is the right response when his daughter adopts the prayer position? And what do we do with our shame and failu
The Ed & Amy Interview #1 | Part 1
In this two-part episode of the Faith in Parents podcast, something a little different happens… Ed and Amy find themselves on the other side of the conversation!They’re joined by Jason, who brings the real-time wonderings of a parent trying to figure it all out. How do we help our kids with friendships? What does it look like to talk about Jesus at home? And what do we do with the guilt when it fe
Parenting the Heart
Join Ed and Amy for another honest, funny, and faith-filled chat about the highs and lows of parenting. This episode dives into the big question: how do we hold the line and hold their hearts?It’s not easy, but it is possible—with Jesus in the middle of it all.You’ll hear real stories, practical wisdom, and encouragement for those moments when it all feels too much. Because parenting is hard… but
Keeping Faith in the Busyness of Life with Tim and Hannah
In this episode, Ed sits around the kitchen table with Tim and Hannah to ask: What’s it like to be a busy Christian parent?Spoiler alert: It’s a bit overwhelming. And a bit joyful. And often both at once.Tim and Hannah’s home is full - three kids, a Labrador, a Ukrainian house guest, an Airbnb, and 20 teenagers round every Sunday night. Life is busy, but this episode isn’t about burnout - it’s abo
Sibling Rivalry
🧑🧒🧒 Parenting siblings?🛑 Wondering if the arguing will ever stop?🫣 Whether you are feeling fed up of the same conversation, yelling or heart broken that they can’t be kind to one another - this is the episode for you.👍 With relatable parenting moments as Ed yells in a service station and miraculous encouragement from the top of the stairs as God answers prayer.💪 Parents - you’ve got this, becaus
Mum Guilt & Dad Advice with Laura Wifler
😱 98% of Mum’s surveyed said they struggle with “mum guilt” stats that totally shocked Ed!👍 Laura Wifler joins Ed and Amy and tells a better story for motherhood - even in the mundane moments of sock sorting and potty training the Lord is at work in and through us.♥️ With practical help to work out where our pressures come from and a brilliant reminder of the better place we have to take our guilt
Parenting from the Sidelines with Graham Daniels
Join in an epic chat with Graham Daniels (Dano to his mates) of Christians in Sport about the discipleship opportunity that sport presents.🏏 With help to understand the big picture about being creative, relational, winning, losing, where we find our identity.✋ And practical ways to live out our faith both on the pictch and on the sidelines in the conversations we have and the news we share.🏅 Crack
Starting Strong with Pete & Danielle Teeuwen-Greene
Welcome to parenting! First time parents Pete and Danielle bring the laughs, honesty and wisdom as we hear about vomiting in Asda, pacing round parks and the surprising amount of time spent getting a baby to sleep.Join in the fun and share this encouraging episode with any new parents you know!People:Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsPete and Danielle are first
Dinosaurs, Science and kids' big questions
How can we talk to our children about science?Can Christians disagree well over the age of the earth, big bang and baptism?Is Ed dull for getting so excited about a tortoise?Is it odd that Amy knows so much about the green anaconda?With inspirational chat about climate change, migrating swallows, elephants, leaves and Amy's two pieces of string that somehow explain everything.Join Professor G
Meet the Playground Parents - which one could you be?
As many parents find out their primary school places and start to “get school ready” Ed and Amy take a humorous look at playground parent stereotypes and consider how to help each one learn how to depend on Christ. With education idol Ian… and child obsessed Cheryl among the cast - you won’t want to miss it! Can you spot your struggle?? Can you guess which is Amy and which is Ed?People: Ed Drew -
Parenting on the Precipice
Many of the challenges of parenting are linked to our lack of control. We can't always control what our kids do, their struggles, the influences around them or the future, it can feel like we are parenting on the precipice! Good news, this episode is a balm to every parent's fears as Rachel Wilson returns with calm wisdom, a brilliant reminder to spot the gifts the Lord gives and a tear
Motherland
Amy and her Mum go free wheeling without Ed! They talk sobbing with a toddler. Parenting a monster and Amy being the easy child. We didn't see that coming. Talking about the aches of motherhood, and how we can approach mothering Sunday with grace. As well as strong opinions about a single daffodil, campaigning to allow women on motorways and Amy's two kitchen messages that keep her troop
The Power of Joy
Joy Carter was adopted during the Nigerian Civil war by a Christian couple. She came to the UK, only to experience bullying and racism. Joy has discovered that her name is a gift from the Lord. As a comedian and as an advocate she knows how to find joy in the hardest of circumstances. Join the joyful journey as Ed talks escalators and Amy goes mountain biking for the Lord. There is joy to be found
Is God Really Listening?
As parents, can we model and help our children see prayer as more than pennies we put in the heavenly sweet machine to get what we want? Come and hear an honest and practical conversation about praying with and for our kids with Ed, Amy & Pastor Ste Casey - author of I Prayed and Nothing Changed.Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsSte Casey - is the pastor of
The Life You Never Expected with Rachel Wilson, revisited
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 KidsRach
Starting the Year #2 | When There Are Tears
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 emerg
Starting the Year #1 | Hope Filled Conversations with Amy Smith
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
A Parent's Christmas Journey from Heartache to Hope
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 W
Cut Through the Chaos
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
Parenting as a Pastor
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
Black History Month #3 | Sharing our stories
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 a
Black History Month #2 | Engaging your children with Israel Olofinjana
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 t
Black History Month #1 | A Christian perspective
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 brot
The Next Step #3 | Step Alongside with Gemma Hunt
🏴☠️ 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 direc
The Next Step #2 | Step In
Let's learn how to help children when their emotions are swamping them.We cover bean bags on your head, screen time to cope with the thrill of a baptism and Amy S goes woman-splaining to help Ed.We learn that very often it's the normal stuff that helps our children: Hugs, comfort blankets and hand cream.We also find out that while the principles stay the same, we may need to make adjustm
The Next Step #1 | Step Up
👟 The Next Step🗓️ September is a time of change as a new term begins and our children move up and make new starts.👔 We have a new mini series of parent podcasts to equip and encourage you.👟 Jenny Hamill, creative director of SU Scotland helps us as parents to…🧭 Embrace the adventure.📖 Trust our unchanging God 💪 Hold the line as we look forward to what God is doing in us all as we particularly thin
A Summer of Sport #2 | Parenting a Champion with Richard and Rosslyn Perkins
Imagine being the parent of a British Champion! That's Perks and Rosslyn's story, as their daughter Flora competes for a pro-bike team. Hear the challenges, the temptations and the thrills of being a sports mad family. And how do they work through sport on Sunday when Perks is their church leader?Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.Richard an
A Summer of Sport #1 | Olympics & Parenting with Debbie Flood
How does it feel to stand on the Olympic podium and receive a medal? What does God teach through 15 years of elite sport? Can Amy cope with being around a medal winning mother who finds time for two part time jobs?To hear the answers to these and many other questions, join us as we jump, sprint and sail into the Summer of Sport. We are joined by Debbie Flood, 3 time World Champion and double Olymp
Growing Up #7 | We live what we believe
Living out our beliefs is a place of integrity and strength as an adult. But as parents, do we want that for our children?Would we prefer our children to shine like stars or to blend in like a chameleon?Their well-meaning conversations in the school playground can easily lead to us clearing up the relational debris from their clumsy courage. How distinctive do we really want our families to be?Joi
Growing Up #6 | I have big emotions
There is an angel in every child!You heard it here first, from an expert. David McKie is a Director of Europe's largest Mental Health Trust. He says he has the best job in the world because he gets to listen to teens for 45 minutes at a time. He is a wildly experienced Child Psychologist and he knows stuff about how our children's minds and hearts work (and what is happening when it seem
Growing Up #5 | I know God’s plan for marriage
As our children grow up, we'd love them to be clear on the truth God gives and compassionate about the brokenness we can often experience. This episode helps us talk about marriage.Lizzie Cross shares her story with honesty, beauty and clarity sharing how she experienced the heart ache of marriage break down and yet clung to the faithfulness of God with her children. You can expect moments o
Growing Up #4 | I have a valuable body
Ian Henderson helps us to navigate the internet, explaining that it is like a city; full of places to take our children, so much to see and do, but there are murky places where we would never leave our children to explore alone.A recent report said that 10% of kids have seen inappropriate online images before the age of 9, rising to 27% by 13. Various studies say the average age for seeing those i
Growing Up #3 | I am male or female
Talking through some monsters: Boys, girls, gender, confusion, puberty, worry and frustration. We're in safe hands! Dr John Greenall, a paediatric doctor, with a world of experience takes us carefully through the issues, one by one. Even the little people running around Amy's head calm down. Listen in for beautiful clarity, simple advice and plenty of stories so we all leave feeling read
Growing Up #2 | I am who God says I am
Who am I? How do I work it out and who do I listen to? As our children grow up they’re working this all out. This episode helps parents navigate the confusion, thoughts, feelings and others opinions, and ask is listening to who God says we are good? Andrew Bunt helps us think through it all, with excellent advice - inspiring quotes that could be sticker art and Amy’s enthusiasm. We’d love you to j
Growing Up #1 | God's Good Story
We've got a Professor on the Pod! We kick off the new Growing Up series with Glynn Harrison. He helps us to have the hard and awkward convesations with our children. He teaches us to shine the Gospel on smart phones, bodies and the mental health crisis in teenagers. And hear what Glynn's Gran said when he asked her what pregnancy is!People:Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.Amy Sm
"You’re not going out wearing that!"
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 t
Big Conversations with Little People
🗣️ 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
Talking Toddler Groups
👶 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! 🤩Pe
Tumbling Along Trusting Jesus, with Clare Luther
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 J
Easter Excitement with Gospel Writer John
🥳 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 D
In the Hood #3 | The Gift of Grandparenthood
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
In The Hood #2 | The Adventure of Motherhood
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 em
In The Hood #1 | The Adventure of Fatherhood
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 appreci
Another Year?!
🎁 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 D
Family Christmas with Gareth & Claire Wroe
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
Parenting Toddlers with Abbey Wedgeworth
🤗 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 Kids
Walking Through Baby Loss with Jonny and Joanna Ivey
🎙️ 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
Fostering with Daniel and Ruth Sinclair
Daniel and Ruth have offered a warm welcome and a loving family to more than a dozen children over 13 years of being foster carers. Hear how they cope with saying 'goodbye' (while also staying in touch afterwards), how they see themselves growing in compassion for those living with brokenness and how their own children have grown through being part of these messy situations.Listen to the
Hopeward with Dai Hankey
💬 An honest and raw conversation with Dai Hankey about his struggle to enjoy Jesus’ invitation to “come to me” as he lives with a busy mind and a desire to actively keep on the “go” for him.⭐️ Find hope🙂encouragement 🤗 an arm around the shoulder 😴 Hear how even falling asleep with the Lord demonstrates a hopeward desire to want to be with him.➡️ A great podcast to share with a friend.People:Ed Dr
Screen Time!
📱 An honest chat about the frustrations, arguments and opportunities that screens present in family life. 📺 Katherine Hill of Care for the family helps us with.⭐️ A positive outlook⭐️ Advice to Start from Scratch⭐️ Help to establish boundaries ⭐️ A reminder that we’re role models.⭐️ Hope to share a better story.People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in K
Family Bible Times, Good Books and Torn Covers
With the launch of a brilliant new children's Bible, we get to interview the author, Carl Laferton about all things books, family Bible times and colourful sloths. Hear every possible tip for making your family Bible times work, from Bibles in the bathroom, to Lego building blocks, from pudding plans, to keeping it in the 'how' not the 'if'. We want to help fire up your ef
