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...

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...

🗣️ 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...

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...

👶 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...

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 both...

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...

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 Jesus because you don't stop talking about him', it would be rude not to. Listen in and enjoy the ride. Ed Drew...

🥳 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 Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. James Cary - is the...

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 love for them and the trans-Atlantic conferences, with only a passing mention of...

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 emotions and outcomes, then we are in for a rough ride! People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in...

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 appreciate the widest possible scope that dad’s can bring to the lives of our children as we parent...

🎁 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 Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Resources Mentioned: Look back,...

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...

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 their families towards Christ this Christmas. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in...

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 tells...

🤗  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 Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Abbey Wedgeworth - is a wife, mother, and...

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...

🎙️ 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 our sorrow. People: Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for...

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 their story of hope, care and progress with moments of deep despair. We noticed how much of their story is...

💬 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 Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Dai...

📱 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 Kids Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. Katharine Hill - is the UK director of Care for the Family. She is a well-known...