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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 angels from his festive album, The King Has Arrived. Oh, and check the oven!
https://michaeljtinker.bandcamp.com/track/the-heavenly-choir-funky-angels
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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!
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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 Welcome and Integration Worker at City Gates Church in Norwich and a very funny man! Iain is married to Faith and they have three children.
Resources:
Faith in Kids resources for family Bible times in Advent:The Adventure of Christmas.
The Adventure of Christmas Advent Calendar.
Come Along, Christmas! Advent Calendar for pre-schoolers.
Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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 well and truly on the way!
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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 to sing but the Bible still gets opened.
Different families, different dynamics, different struggles, same Bible getting opened, from squidgy tots to moody teens, we talk through it all.Let’s do this!
Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.
Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Lucy Rycroft is the founder of The Hope-Filled Family, a ministry encouraging Christian parents through books and digital resources. She is also a part-time secondary music teacher. Lucy lives in York with her vicar husband Al, their four kids, aged 10-15, and a crazy cockerpoo called Monty. She enjoys cooking and hospitality, reading, good comedy, music and plenty of chocolate.
ResourcesBusy family Devotional by Lucy Rycroft.
Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew.
Faith in Kids resources for family Bible times in Advent:
The Adventure of Christmas.
The Adventure of Christmas Advent Calendar.
Come Along, Christmas! Advent Calendar for pre-schoolers.
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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 been the Vicar of St Johns Chelsea since its relaunch in 2006. Andy is the Director of Co-Mission, a Church planting network in London and is the author of Leaders Who Follow and God’s Leader. Andy is married to Kathrine, they have two children, Ori & Pella and they live on the World’s End Estate.Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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 and Youth at All Souls Langham Place. Born in Chessington he is married to Eva. They have three children and three grandchildren who he loves even more than West Ham.
Andrew Gordon was born in London and left school at 17 to work in a bank. He later worked with London City Mission and is now minister of Donnington Evangelical Church in Willesden. Andrew is married to JoAnn and has two adult daughters.
Gemma Hunt is best known as the face of Swashbuckle on CBeebies. You can also see Gemma on the Alpha Film Series. She is the author of two children’s books “See! Let’s be me!” and “See! Let’s be a Good Friend”. She lives in Kent with her husband Phil and their 7 yr old daughter.
Resources
BBC documentaries:
Sitting in Limbo
Black and British by David Olusoga
Books for children:
Fannie Lou Hamer
Maria Fearing
Black and British: An Illustrated History by David Olusoga
Books for adults:
Healing the Divides by Jessamin Birdsall and Jason Roach
Black and British by David OlusogaFind out more about:
George Washington Carver from the C.S.Lewis Institute.
Olaudah Equiano with from the Dictionary of African Christian Biography.
Walter Tull from BBC Bitesize.Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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/
Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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 the director of Faith in Kids.
Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Rev Dr Israel Olofinjana is originally from Nigeria. He came to the UK to pursue a calling to be a reverse missionary, bringing the Gospel back to the UK. He's married and is a parent to 2 lovely young children (3 and 6). Israel is a theologian, former church leader and director of the One People Commission for the Evangelical Alliance; working to unite the ethnically and culturally diverse church. He is a leading figure in the UK church on unity and ethnic diversity.
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Find out more about Daniels Ekarte and Wangari Maathai here:
Daniels Ekarte
Wangari MaathaiSome great books from the Good Book Company about Betsey Stockton, Fannie Lou Hamer and Marie Fearing:
Betsey Stockton
Fannie Lou Hamer
Maria FearingExplore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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 brothers and sisters. He helps us long for and work for better.
Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.
Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Felix Aremo is a Bible teacher and mission theologian at London City Mission. He trains Christian leaders and gospel workers in urban mission and cross-cultural disciple-making. He is married with two young boys.
Resources:
God's Very Good Idea Storybook - for young children, from the Good Book Company
The Big Wide Welcome Storybook - for 3-6 year olds, from the Good Book Company.
Healing the Divides - for adults, from the Good Book CompanyExplore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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.youtube.com/watch?v=b6jETiuWBjs
You can also see the lyrics, download the track and find more of Michael J Tinker's music HERE
More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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 Wise from the compilation album I’ve got a Song About That! And Action Tim and Amanda courtesy of Rob and Nat at 4Front Theatre.
More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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🏴☠️ 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 director of Faith in Kids.
Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Gemma Hunt is best known as the face of Swashbuckle on CBeebies. You can also see Gemma presenting live at the Big Church Festival and on the Alpha Film Series. Gemma also runs confidence coaching sessions, workshops in presenting skills and enjoys working with children, leading storytelling sessions and birthday parties. A storyteller at heart, she is the author of the charming children’s books “See! Let’s be me!” and “See! Let’s be a Good Friend”. She lives in Kent with her husband Phil and their 7 yr old daughter.
Resources:
Books by Gemma Hunt - See! Let’s be me! and See! Let’s be a Good Friend can be purchased here.Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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.faithinkids.org/growing-up/
Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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 Cutlery that you WILL want to dance to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEXcATHCS_c
More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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 adjustments for those who have experienced childhood trauma. Our churches can be places for their flourishing, because Christ and his people will always be good news.
Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.
Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Amy Woodfield is a Dramatherapist and works predominantly with children and young people who have experienced early life trauma. She is passionate about whole life transformation which has led her to spend the last 20 years on council estates across greater Manchester planting churches alongside her husband Ben. They currently live in Bolton with their 3 children.
Resources:
Theraplay - Theraplay was developed for professionals working to support healthy child and caregiver attachment.Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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-up/
Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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 flick 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 how does Psalm 112:1 help us get it all straight?
More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/There’s a brand new song for the series by Michael J Tinker called MADE LOVED A(ND) KNOWN BY GOD which you can watch here and CRACK THE ACROSTIC!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6jETiuWBjs
You can also see the lyrics, download the track and find more of Michael J Tinker's music HEREExplore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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👟 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 think about the step up to secondary school ♥️
Ed Drew is the director of Faith in Kids.
Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Jenny Hamill is the Creative Director of Scripture Union (SU) Scotland. Jenny produced SU Scotland’s free cross-curricular resource “MOVE” to help children progress from Primary to Secondary School. Jenny is now using her skills and experience to present God’s Word and point people to Jesus digitally and creatively. Jenny lives on the Southside of Glasgow with her husband Mark and three kids - Joel, Gracie and Sarah.
Resources:
The Move resources help children in their transition from Primary to Secondary school. For use in schools, at home or in churches.Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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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 mammals? And are you ready to make a fist?
More resources on Growing Up here: https://www.faithinkids.org/growing-up/
BREAKING NEWS: a BRAND NEW SONG called Back 2 School by Awesome Cultery. https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/back-2-school/Explore the Christmas Build-Up here:
christmasbuildup.faithinkids.org
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