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...

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...

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!) and a fast-paced sketch performed by Rob and Nat.  Let’s give our children a bigger view of...

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 popular drink and we ask ‘how many swords does it take to crown a King of England?’ Music from...

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 range of resources for Come Along Christmas available on our website now. Check out our film...

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 There. There is a whole range of resources for Come Along Christmas available on our website now. Check out...

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 range of resources for Come Along Christmas available on our website now. Check out our film which...

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 was ordinary, some extraordinary things happened. A sketch as Gabriel gets nervous about the big...

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 creature. And there’s music from Dumbrocks - There is No Mountain High Enough Support the show

 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 time for this highly recommended track from Michael J Tinker’s Mission to Dendros album: ‘As for...

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. Support the show

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 the craft! There are crafts to accompany every episode. Download them here...

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 Mayor Max (as promised!) https://mayormax.com  Support the show

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 a picture of that fragment of John’s gospel from Jam on John. Music: Have You Seen the Sign? By...

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 beater? Plus more from Jam's massive brain in Jam on John. Sketch by James Cary. Performed by Nat...

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 Bugs Sketch written by James Cary Sketch and readings performed by Nat and Rob Holman. Support the...

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? by Michael J Tinker from Michael and the Topsy Turvy Kingdom Questions U5s What did Jesus do...

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 Holman Song: There is No Mountain High Enough from Dumbrocks  Questions U5s What did Jesus do in this story? 5-7s Why were the disciples...

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 Cutlery Sketch by James Cary performed by Rob and Nat Holman   Questions U5s             What did Jesus...

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 Holman Song: Get up by Slugs & Bugs featuring Zeke Mitchell from Sing the Bible Vol. 3 Boogie along to the video  Questions Under 5 What amazing thing did Jesus do in this story? 5-7 How do...

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 Tape And why not try the Mission to Dendros comedy series, written by Jam Cary! Theme and background music...

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 Support the show

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.  Reading and sketch performed by Anna Boon and Cameron Potts with James Cary. Support the show

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 with Christmas? from Dumbrocks Support the show