Faith in Families
Faith in Families is a podcast created for the whole family to enjoy together, whether at the kitchen table or in the car. Hosts Ed and Jam talk about God's love and kindness in Christ Jesus, mixing in fun facts, sketches, and songs. The show is produced by Faith in Kids, a ministry focused on helping children and families follow Jesus. Ed Drew, the founder and ministry director, brings over two decades of experience working with children and families.
Episodes
How to become a Lights On house
Light is shining out all over the place when things can be very dark. Jesus is the Light, but we are lights too, pointing the way to Jesus! There's some love for Ed's whiparound question, Jam has fun facts about Lighthouses (and giants), our pirates (and Peter Bighead) return and there’s music from Slugs and Bugs: Let Your Light Shine. Singalong and learn the words here: https://youtu.be
Jesus Saves #7 Jesus is Alive
The Poison Dart Frog was scary, but check out the Harpy Eagle! And a flying bear?! Not really. And what happened at the tomb of Jesus? Where was he? And what’s it all about?! We’re in Mark 16:1-8 where Jessica Seeker plans to launch a podcast before realising she already has one! And music from Soul Ceol! Who do you say I am (Mark 8:29):
Jesus Saves #6 Jesus died
This is the most amazing bit of the greatest story ever told! Not even joking. It’s the bit where Jesus dies – but that’s not the whole story! And fun facts about unbelievably poisonous frogs, Jessica Seeker is poking around the Temple and you can singalong to ‘For us’ by Slugs and Bugs here:https://youtu.be/Ji3ASyjDCnE?si=fI-Q7qI9WPNjEvMFAnd more about Poison Dart Frogs here:https://www.rainfores
Jesus Saves #5 Jesus is Worshipped
Ed pretends to be a snow leopard by having a go at prustenning! It’s a thing! Jam is sure about that. But snow leopards aren’t the only thing to come from the Himalayas. And it turns up in Mark 14:1-9! Jessica Seeker gets a noseful of it, but it shows us how Jesus is worthy of our worship. So why not sing Lift up your voices to Jesus with Awesome Cutlery? https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/lift
Jesus Saves #4 Jesus Tackles Sin
What is the most valuable thing you’ve held in your hands? Did you know that there are coins that are worth millions! Jam reveals all. And what would make your family startled? Even shocked?! And what shocks Jesus when he gets to the Temple? We find out in Mark’s Gospel (Mark 11: 15-19)! Jessica Seeker returns and music from Slugs and Bugs:https://youtu.be/NPqlJLUUc4Y?si=zD_-10tCphG7ufm_1794 Flowi
Jesus Saves #3 Jesus Serves
Who gets to sit on St Edward’s chair? They are quite important! Have you ever sat in an important seat? Some of Jesus’s followers wanted to sit next to him, but what did Jesus say in reply? Ed and Jam find out in Mark 10:35-45. More from Jessica Seeker, who LOVES an important seat, and music from Dumbrocks. Singalong here: https://dumbrocks.com/music/songs/dont-it-make-you-wonder/Send us an email!
Jesus Saves #2 Jesus Welcomes
You’ll never believe where Jam was not allowed to go! Have you been stopped from going somewhere? The little children want to be with Jesus. And the disciples stop them! Why? Plus fun facts about toddlers and why they don’t like certain vegetables (and it’s not their fault). More from Jessica Seeker plus music from Awesome Cutlery:https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/adopted/
Jesus Saves #1 Jesus Shines
What did Ed do when he had to jump out of plane?! Not only was Ed in the clouds, the disciples also ended up in a cloud too. Without even leaving the ground! And then something even more amazing happened. Ed and Jam are back in Mark’s gospel for the second series which means that Jessica Seeker is back too! And a song by Michael Tinker: Jesus is the Hero
Following Jesus through the School Gate
What’s the difference between a boat and a ship? And what is it that you just can’t do, no matter how hard you try? Change is daunting, but do ‘knot’ worry! Jesus has got you! Ed looks at Luke 5:1-11 and there’s the return of a very special friend of the podcast who has a new fragrance out, if only she can do something about the other big stink! Jam has some fun facts and stories about boats, ship
Looking to God #4 Mind Full of God
Even lions grow weak and hungry – according to Psalm 34 – but dolphins never forget! And you thought it was elephants, right? Fun facts about memories, happy places and how God is there for us in the rollercoaster of life if only we take care to remember! Our favourite First Mate has a bit of a wobble, and we hear music from Awesome Cutlery because we are all about Good News families!https://www.a
Looking to God #3 Safe with God
Where do hide when you want to feel safe? Jam’s got a place but getting into is quite dangerous. And what do you do when you meet a black bear in the woods? And what if your dog is in danger?! We’ve got some fun facts, a story and poem to help. But it’s not as good as Psalm 57! Ed explains that’s the real deal. The pirates are back, digging a pit which is going to go just fine, right? And check o
Looking to God #2 Thankful to God
Who are you thankful for right now?! That's the whiparound question to start us off with an attitude of gratitude. Before Ed and Jam go for a walk outside, we have fun facts about pufflings (which sounds like a cereal), Burrowing Owls that don't burrow and a bird's nest the size of car! Plus shout outs at the start? And don't worry! The pirates are back looking for buried treas
Looking to God #1 Held in God's hands
Ed and Jam are back with four Psalms about looking to God when it's all going a bit wobbly. We start with Psalm 121 and go on a journey with Maisie. We also answer crucial questions about where Midwife Toads keep their eggs, and why foxes hide their dinner. AND we're back out on the high seas with Captain Fakebeard and the ship's First Mate! Plus music from Awesome Cutlery: Father Y
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The Easter Story Brick by Brick #3 The King lives again
Fun facts about kings and queens who couldn’t stop reigning! Bonus fun facts from Ed about Easter celebrations in France, Italy, and Australia; Jam gets excited about marzipan, and even Action Tim gets some chocolate eggs. Astonishing news from the tomb in Matthew 28: 1-10. But what does it mean?! It’s the best news ever! All that plus music from Dumbrocks.Brick by Brick resources right HERE
The Easter Story Brick by Brick #2 The King dies
Within a week, the king who arrived on a donkey is now being killed on a cross. What is going on? Ed explains why that might be sad but good from Matthew 27:35-54. Fun facts about how Roman soldiers were ready for anything, including carrying around Emperor Penguins?! Action Tim’s favourite Yew Tree has gone missing, but that might be a good thing. All that, and music from Awesome Cutlery. Brick b
The Easter Story Brick by Brick #1 The King Arrives
Why can’t you farm zebras? Unless you're very rich? Jam impersonates a fly and we go back to the woods to meet an old favourite friend who can’t get across the river! Why did Jesus ride into Jerusalem on a donkey? Is that what kings really do? Ed explains why from Matthew 21:1-11. Michael J Tinker sings Jesus is the Hero from The Greatest Rescue Ever.Check out the Brick By Brick resources.
James: Living Faith #7 Faith Prays
Jam is very proud of fixing a hoover. But how did he manage this given how useless he is with spanners and screwdrivers?! And what does Ed do in an emergency? If that’s stressing you out, don’t worry: we’ve got birdsong to calm you. But also something much much better as James, the brother of Jesus, explains in his letter. We’re looking at James 5:13-18! More japes from our hopeless pirates, and o
James: Living Faith #6 Faith waits
Have you ever grown anything? How did it go? Probably very slowly! Jam explains how his carrots went! We’re not very good at waiting, but this episode is about waiting – and how to be patient. Like certain creatures that lurk in the water – those are the fun facts! Ed and Jam are looking at James 5:7-11. Meanwhile, the pirate crew are getting fed up and want their mummies. But there’s a party comi
James: Living Faith #5 Faith chooses
We’re reading someone else’s mail! But it’s okay. James, Jesus’s brother, wrote it for Christians all over the world. That’s us! And our listeners are from all over the world. So we’re looking at what it means to belong to God and NOT to the world! This is a hard one. But we’ve also got a story about Hachiko the most loyal dog in the world, and Jam reveals what he could eat every single day! And
James: Living Faith #4 Faith speaks
Tongue Twisters! Tigers! Lions! Bears! Giraffes! And chameleons! Oh my! It’s all happening as we discover the amazing power of the tongue from James 3:2-12. Just don’t use yours when a policeman wants to see some ID. And there’s chaos on the pirate ship when the first mate takes the wheel. Plus another chance to hear our brand new song by Dumb Rocks! Sing along here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
James: Living Faith #3 Faith costs
How do you keep warm in Antarctica? Or Alaska? Can you get your blood freeze so you can sleep through the winter? Jesus made frogs that can do exactly that! Ed and Jam are looking at James 2:14-26 and finding out the cost of faith and love. And Captain Fakebeard might have to surrender some secret donuts. Oh, and we’ve got a BRAND NEW song written just for this series! You can watch and singalong
James: Living Faith #2 Faith Loves Everyone!
When did you last get all dressed up in your finery? How did people treat you? Ed and Jam are back with more from the letter by Jesus’s brother James. They look at James 2:1-10 and also have some fun facts about record-breaking suits, bears and T-Shirts; Captain Fakebeard returns and we have emails from Africa! Why don’t you send us one? Or share this podcast with another family?Take a look at Ted
James: Living Faith #1 Faith Acts!
You get home to find a thick envelope lying on the doormat. You tear it open and find a letter from James, Jesus’ brother. Wow! Can you imagine growing up with Jesus as your big brother? And how do you live when he’s gone up to heaven?Ed and Jam are back with a brand new series about that. It's called Living Faith! This time: James 1:19-25. Plus fun facts about mirrors, flamingos and elephant
Sharing Donuts! Sharing Jesus!
In this madcap special episode, Ed and Jam are all about donuts. Would you believe Jam’s favourite donut is a jam donut? Coincidence?! Yes! But donuts are for sharing – like the gospel. Except the ones made of potato. Or the ones with expensive grit on the top. All this, plus live donut eating action – and music from Awesome Cutlery.https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/good-news-family/(Some donu
Mark: Jesus is Here! #6 See Jesus
Do you like rollercoasters? It’s been a thrilling ride following Jesus around in Mark’s Gospel, through storms on lakes and bursting through ceilings. And now a man is about to see trees wandering around! What’s going on? Jessica Seeker isn’t falling for it, but Abby’s all in on Jesus – like Jam and Ed. And music from Awesome Cutlery with The Hero:https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/the-hero/And
Mark: Jesus is Here! #5 Jesus Rules
There’s a storm brewing on the lake! But don’t worry. The animals and fish know it’s coming. Seriously! They can sense it. Well, according to Jam’s fun facts. But, more importantly, what will the disciples do? Actually, what’s EVEN more important is what Jesus does – and says – next. We find out what happens, as do Jessica and Abby in their wake on the lake! And another wonderful single from Dumbr
Mark: Jesus is Here! #4 Jesus Calls
Ed admits to wanting a rock and roll friend, Jam has fun facts about coins and a secret design you can make with a 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p – and we meet a tax collector who is a surprising choice to be Jesus’s friends. But then again, life on the road with Jesus is always surprising! Plus music from Awesome Cutlery with Dr Jesus:https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/dr-jesus/ Get more info on
Mark: Jesus is Here! #3 Jesus Forgives
Jam and Ed are blasting off with another episode in which Ed tells his long awaited story about attending a wedding without any trousers. And a fun fact about a multimillion dollar space disaster (no-one was hurt but there was an explosion). And in Mark’s gospel, Jesus looks up to see a roof being smashed to pieces! Jessica Seeker and Abby investigate on the Seeking Podcast with Jessica Seeker. Pl
Mark: Jesus is Here! #2 Jesus Heals
Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? Sounds awful, exciting, scary and potentially painful. Jam and Ed, on the road and following Jesus, talk about the fastest ambulance in the world, needing help and how Jesus is willing and able to heal. Isn’t he good? Yes! Listen the full song by Dumbrocks here:https://dumbrocks.com/music/songs/isnt-he-good/And more from Jessica Seeker and Abby… on the Seeking
Mark: Jesus is Here! #1 Jesus Arrives!
Ed and Jam are back with a bang like a meteor from space crash landing into your living room – and Jam has fun facts about that! But Jam cannot compete with Ed’s AMAZING story about what happened when he went up to a fire engine in London. All of this is as NOTHING compared to what happens when Jesus is baptised. That’s when it all really kicks off! Find out more, and listen to the podcast within
Nehemiah #6 God’s Church will NEVER fail!
What have you built that you’re really proud of? Jam knows the answer to that question straight away! Find out what it is and… what’s so amazing about Common Cuckoos – and can Ed impersonate one? (He can!) Nehemiah’s finished building (including the Dung Gate), but how does he keep God’s people standing upright and leaning on each other? We find out in our final instalment of God’s Big Build with
Nehemiah #5 The People Make Promises
When did you last make a promise? How did it go? Ed’s promise had him dashing across London while Jam had a great time with a clear plastic cyclone of dust. God’s people have been making promises but they’re not going very well. Fun facts about party food, including the origin story of the Hawaiian pizza. Such a packed show – with a big chunk of Nehemiah, a briefing and a sketch - and a brilliant
Nehemiah #4 Nehemiah Keeps Going
Stories of war, battles won by cats, soldiers pretending to be more soldiers and the second most valuable painting in the world. Except it isn’t. With a short prayer - Strengthen my hands! - Nehemiah keeps going for a long time as he contends with stinking fibs made up out of the heads of his enemies. Nehemiah doesn’t really want to be king, does he? A briefing, a sketch and a classic banger from
Nehemiah #3 Nehemiah Cares!
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 ne
Nehemiah #2 Nehemiah Builds
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 G
Nehemiah #1 Nehemiah Prays
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
The Christmas Story Brick by Brick #3 A Surprise for the Shepherds
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 a
The Christmas Story Brick by Brick #2 A Surprise in the Manger
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
The Christmas Story Brick by Brick #1 A Surprise for Mary
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 we
Halloween The Pumpkin Story
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/
Growing Up #6 I Live What I Believe
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.y
Growing Up #5 I Have Big Feelings
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
Growing Up #4 I Know God's Plan for Marriage
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.faithi
Growing Up #3 I have a Valuable Body
What’s your favourite colour and favourite smell? Also, your feet are amazing – and do you know how many people could stand on your thigh without it breaking? Ed and Jam get excited about our incredible bodies, diggers and the very first train.We meet Don’t-care Dan, Please-like-me Lucy or Deeply-loved Luke? Join us! We’re in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. And there’s a sketch and song from Awesome Cutler
Growing Up #2 I am male or female
Remember your creator in the days of your youth. Young bodies get older and strange things start happening. In times of change, we can trust what God says about us. Plus fun facts about the less than obvious differences between men and woman – and cats and dogs! God Makes Messy Things Beautiful from Slugs and Bugs: Under Where? More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing
Growing Up #1 I am who God says I am
Where have you been this summer? To one of the 73 countries where people listen to Faith in Kids 4 Kids podcast? How do you get there? What’s the hardest country to sneak into? And which country has a flicker book passport? And who doesn’t need one at all? We’re all about who we are and who says so in this episode called ‘I am who God says I am’. Who are we listening to? What are they saying? And
Back to School 2024
New uniform? New shoes? New pants? School might be back, but the Faith in Kids podcast is still here. And, more importantly, wherever we go, God will be with us. He says 'I will be with you.' That’s what we’re finding out from Psalms 139:8-10. And Jam talks about his lawn which isn’t going very well. And he has some really fun facts about wings and four kinds of bird. Wait, are birds mam
A Summer of Sport #4 The Glorious Light
Our epic and glorious journey is coming to an end, but the real journey will go on for ever getting better and better! But before we get to that, we want to know your ideal winter sport and whether head first or feet first is best. And where do you go to feel safe? Ed would like to be clear that he doesn’t actually own a river, and Jam has fun facts about light. There’s a sketch, some emails about
A Summer of Sport #3 The Glorious Saviour
Find out why Jam has a green thigh, and how Ed got hit for six! And fun facts about sweat and how it doesn’t actually smell. And this time it’s Jam’s favourite Bible banger: the transfiguration according the Mark’s Gospel. Plus we hear how Premiership Footballer Linvoy Primus came to know where true glory is found.And we listen to Your Joy on Awesome Cutlery’s new Album, Word on the StreetReadings
A Summer of Sport #2 The Glorious Flame
Jam and Ed are back together! Literally! In the same room! (Open a window.) Find out the origin story of the Olympic Flame in this special episode about God’s glory featuring Ed’s favourite Bible story of all time in 1 Kings. It’s the gold medal-winning story – and there is fire falling from heaven. It’s VERY dramatic! And our friend Michael J Tinker has a song about THIS EXACT STORY! It's al
A Summer of Sport #1 The Glorious Cloud
What has been your greatest win? The glory of winning gold is great, but nothing beats the glory of God himself. In this episode, we’re looking at the cloud of glory when God himself turns up at the tabernacle. It’s epic. Fun facts about ‘so-called’ gold medals and we hear from an Olympic medal winner, Debbie Flood. And a sketch with Anna and Josh. And music from Dumbrocks: If God Made the Sun. Si
Easter Explained #4 Stop Doubting and Believe!
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
Easter Explained #3 My Father and Your Father
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 Awesom
Easter Explained #2 It is FINISHED!
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!)
Easter Explained #1 I AM HE!
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 pop
Come Along Christmas #4 Wonderful Wisemen
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
Come Along Christmas #3 Simple Shepherds
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 The
Come Along Christmas #2 A Young Man Called Joseph
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 ran
Come Along Christmas #1 A Girl Called Mary
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
Back to School God Will Be With You
What makes you nervous? Paul is nervous in Corinth but God makes him a promise when it all goes wrong. We need God’s help when we’re nervous about going back to school – or even going for the first time. You’ll need a hand for this episode. And what’s the worst name for a dog? We have a possibility, but also some incredible dog stories – and Ed has an unexpected candidate for the most loyal creatu
Good News People #4 Keep on Going
Despite the discouragements, Paul keeps on going! How? Because he has the good news about Jesus and that’s what good news people do. We’re in Acts 18: 1-11. An audio spot the difference and fun facts about the fastest creatures on two legs (can you guess?), sleeping in the air and more from Action Tim! And Jam just played cricket and is feeling the effects….The show was so packed, we didn’t have
Good News People #3 Live for What Lasts
Apart from hearing about Jam’s love of breakfast and the world’s oldest socks, Ed tells us how Paul responds when’s he laughed at in Athens (Acts 17: 16-34). And limitless ice cream, and more adventures from Action Tim, plus music from Michael J Tinker: Talk to God from Michael and the Topsy Turvy Kingdom.Don’t forget you can download the craft! Download them here.
Good News People #2 Keep On Trusting
Do you sing when you’re winning? If you’re a good news person, you’re always winning, although it doesn’t always feels like it. Especially when you’re thrown in prison like Paul and Silas. Although the only thing anyone is going to remember from this podcast is the bit with the gibbon. More action from Action Tim, God is Bigger by Awesome Cutlery and some shout outs. Don’t forget you can download
Good News People #1 We Are Good News People
Good news! Ed and Jam are back with adventures in Acts that are all about how Christians are GOOD NEWS people. And no-one is more bursting with good news and encouragement than Barnabas (Acts 11:19-24). Also, Ed tells Jam to sing happy birthday to his house, how to get your initials on the moon – and what about the Mayor who is dog? And meet Action Tim. And music from Awesome Cutlery. Link to Mayo
The 7 Signs of the Secret King #9 So Many Fish!
Hope you like fish! Peter and the disciples end up with waaaay more than they bargained for – and Peter has another one of this funny turns. This miraculous catch is the ninth sign of seven, which doesn’t make any sense, but then again, John’s gospel is all about Jesus’s abundance! And brace yourself for fun facts about fishing indoors on ice with a fire, catfish noodling and trout tickling.Here’s
The 7 Signs of the Secret King #8 Ultimate Comeback
It's Easter! And the best sign of the seven is the, er, eighth! Jesus raised Lazarus, but what happens when Jesus is crucified? You probably know this one...In this episode, we focus on the reaction of Thomas in John 20:24-31.But also, what have you touched? And how many pyramids were built? And how tall were they, in football pitches? And what happened in 1311 in Lincoln that became a world
The 7 Signs of the Secret King #7 Death is not the End
What did a farmer find in the ground that turned out to be one of the discoveries of the century? So big, it can’t be measured in football pitches! Today, Zoe turns up in John’s Gospel and, more importantly, Jesus turns tears into joy. But there are definitely tears as we look at Jesus’s seventh sign, featuring his friend Lazarus. Read all about it in John 11.Music: Home in Heaven by Slugs and Bug
The 7 Signs of the Secret King #6 Turning on the Lights
Jam explains that he just doesn’t understand camping, and Ed confesses to being baffled by how people can play music. Fun facts on dogs, dolphins and owls, and a sketch in which a funny thing happens on the way to the Pool of Siloam. Jesus does his SIXTH sign in John 9:1-7, turning on the lights for a man born blind.Sketch by James Cary, performed by Rob and Nat Holman.Song: Have You Seen the Sign
The 7 Signs of the Secret King #5 Walking on Water
When were you last exhausted? You were just so tired, you couldn’t go on. Ed has an epic aquatic story that will blow your mind, and Jam explains why he doesn’t like water. And get ready to shout “Ego Eimi!” It’ll make sense at the time. This is the Fifth Sign of the Secret King from John 6:16-20 Sketch by James Cary, performed by Nat and Rob HolmanSong: There is No Mountain High Enough from Dum
The 7 Signs of the Secret King #4 So Much Food!
When were you last really REALLY hungry? And there was either no food, or weird food? How long can you go without food? Longer than an emperor penguin? A bear? A crocodile? This time, Ed and Jam look at the fourth sign, and the only one in all four gospels (can you name all four?), the Feeding of the 5000 and discover that only Jesus gives us what we need. Song: A New New Day by Awesome CutlerySke
The 7 Signs of the Secret King #3 Missing the Point
Ever been stuck somewhere for 38 years? How bad can traffic be? And when Jesus does something amazing, do we miss the point? What is work? Is this too many questions? And what was life like was Jam and Ed were ten? This week, the third sign in John 5:1-16.Sketch by James Cary, performed by Rob and Nat HolmanSong: Get up by Slugs & Bugs featuring Zeke Mitchell from Sing the Bible Vol. 3Boogie a
The 7 Signs of the Secret King #2 Miles Away!
The SECOND sign of the secret King in John's gospel: Jesus heals an official's son when he's literally miles away! And loads of fun facts about very strange-but-true Royal officials. After all, why should the King carve his own meat, or wind up a clock?Sketch written by James Cary and performed by Rob and Nat Holman.Song is May My Mind by Michael J Tinker from Mission To Dendros Mix
The 7 Signs of the Secret King #1 So Much Wine!
Ed and Jam are back for a new series carrying on with their explorations into the Gospel of John! But what are the seven signs of the secret king? The first is the most famous miracle of all - Jesus turns water into wine. Find out more about that massive picture by Veronese here.Sketch written by James Cary and performed by Rob and Nat Holman.Song: The Hero by Awesome Cutlery
Christmas 2022 #5 Beyond Christmas
Bonkers! Amazing! Unbelievable! Really? If you don't believe it, come and see for yourself. The final episode in the series. Whatever age your children are, find out together about the selfie toaster, the baby mop and the time Jam met his favourite TV star. And then stay to hear how Nathanael how to find out for himself if Jesus really was the real deal. Let's do the same in 2023. Readin
Christmas 2022 #4 Christmas Hugs
Everyone loves a Christmas hug! Jesus came down to live among us. He could give the real hugs! Bring your whole family along, to hear about the bonkers places people have chosen to live - in a cupboard, out in space and in a plane. But none are as surprising as the Son of God choosing to live .... as a man! Bonkers!More from Liz (Anna Boon) and John (Cameron Potts)And What's that God to do wi
Christmas 2022 #3 Family Christmas
How do you join a family? And what’s the average family Christmas? Presents in the morning or afternoon? And did you remember to get batteries? We’re in John 1:11-13 – and do you know who John’s brother is? And the last time two brothers played football for England? More Jam on John; and Liz (Anna Boon) is interview John (Cameron Potts) again. Music from Slugs and Bugs I'm Adopted from Under
Christmas 2022 #2 Lights
Who doesn't love fairy lights? And how do they remind us of the Christmas story about Jesus? Jam and Ed are digging into John's Gospel - and enlist the help of Amy to talk about lighthouses. Plus Liz (Anna Boon) is in the dark when it comes to the Gospel of John (Cameron Potts).Our Light Has Come is from Dumbrocks' new Christmas Album. Support this vital ministry by buying it!Other
Christmas 2022 #1 Begins!
Ed and Jam are back with first of five Christmas podcasts! But wait! Dude, where's my donkey? No shepherds? No angels? No yonder star?That's because we're in John's Gospel and we go right back to the beginning, way further back than you thought possible!Plus Liz (Anna Boon) interviews with John (Cameron Potts).More fun facts, and a new feature called Jam on John. It's all
Who am I? #7 We Will Be Like Jesus
How was your summer? Jam swam in the sea and knew Ed would be proud. And took another unexpected dip... How many cats are there in Rome? How many capital cities can you get around in 24 hours? But there is amazing city, with a tree and a river that brings us all hope. We read about it in Revelation 22. It's very encouraging! Along with your emails. Drops us a line.Reading from Rob and Nat Hol
