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 of laughter, tears in your eyes and encouragement that we have a good story to share with our children as they are growing up. People: Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids. Amy Smith is a ..read more

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 images for the 1st time is about 11 years old. As parents we want to help them respond wisely when - not if - this situation arises.  Ian gives us the 3 T's and helps us think through the bigger ..read more

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 ready for the next conversation.  We talk through the unchanging nature of our gender and the extraordinary changes that puberty brings to our children's bodies. We often feel like we'd rather the doctor did t ..read more

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 join us and explore this topic on this next episode in our “Growing Up” series. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Andrew Bunt -  is pa ..read more

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 Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids. Professor Glynn Harrison was formerly Professor of Psychiatry and Head of Department at Bristol University, where he was also a practising consultant psychiatrist. He ..read more

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 the classroom to make sure they don't repeat her mistake on their social media feeds. As we navigate short skirts, plunging tops, make-up and nails, we hear that there is a better conversation we can ..read more

?️ 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 Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Josh Cooley - is a New York Times bestselling author and a longtime children’s minister who has authored a variety of books. Joshua lives in Durham, North Carolina. Visit ..read more

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 of both who Jesus is and what he has done so they can be ready to trust him as their risen Lord. Click for all kinds of brilliant resources HERE! Easter Explained is our new series that brings ..read more

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 Awesome Cutlery’s brilliant new album, Word on the Street. And yet another a fast-paced sketch performed by Rob and Nat! Let’s give our children a bigger view of both who Jesus is and what he has done so t ..read more

? 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! ? People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Anna Watkin - is the Women & Children’s Worker for St Giles’ Church Derby and before that worked for ..read more