Faith in Parents

We have a dream: families excited to open God's word because they all want to know more about their place in his story.  
Guilt free, hope filled, distracted kids, flying toast, normal lives—let's fight for time to learn more of who God is in his word and build a framework for our families. 
In this episode of Faith in Parents, Ed and Amy sit down with authors Andrew and Charlotte Ollerton (God’s Story, Our Story) to dismantle the myths around family devotions.  Andrew and Charlotte share an honest, pressure-free look at building a simple habit of Scripture reading that grows alongside your children.
Together, they unpack:
Why guilt kills momentum—and how to treat opening the Bible like a low-stakes "Couch to 5k".
How to adapt Bible time as kids grow, shifting from bedtime picture books to teen breakfast chats.
Tackling the Bible's tough, gritty chapters rather than over-sanitizing them.
Helping kids grasp the Bible's 9-part "big picture" from Genesis to Revelation before secondary school.
Whether your family Bible times feel clunky, inconsistent, or non-existent, tune in for down-to-earth encouragement, practical ideas, and the permission to just start small.
Dr Andrew Ollerton is a theologian, author and popular speaker who makes sense of the Bible in a relevant and accessible way. He works with Bible Society and is the creator of The Bible Course, an 8-session guide to the whole story of Scripture. Andrew also works with Bear Grylls as theology consultant on faith-based projects.
Charlotte Ollerton is a qualified youth leader who works in literacy and inclusion in a high school. Charlotte loves teaching the Bible in her church and in her home. 
Andrew and Charlotte live in south Wales with their three children and an eclectic mix of pets.
God's Story, Our Story cards and videos 
The power of four

How do we handle the heart-cry: "Why can’t we just be like everyone else?" as Christian parents?
Perhaps it’s the challenge of navigating Sunday commitments, feeling like the “weird family”, or figuring out how to handle Halloween.  When our children reach the stage of wanting to fit in, the pressure hits home hard!
In this episode, Ed and Amy dig into Romans 12 and Jesus' call to be salt and light.  From Laura Ashley dresses in the sea to doorstep sweet-giving, they unpack what it looks like to live a transformed life that points our children to something better. We’re not trying to give you a rigid playbook—just a few starting points to help you show your kids the beauty of belonging to Jesus.

Ed and Amy are joined by Nay Dawson, founder of Passion for Evangelism, to inspire us to turn LIGHTS ON and transform Halloween into a gospel opportunity for the families on your street. 
Instead of hiding behind the sofa, we explore how to engage our local communities with generosity, joy, and the light of Jesus.
From giant glow-in-the-dark spider webs and pumpkin displays to handing out custom stories alongside sweets.  
With practical inspiration for engaging neighbours, starting spiritual conversations and handling different family dynamics; join us and help make Halloween one of the best nights of the year to show gospel hospitality to those knocking on your front door.
Houses of Light
Light the Night

After years of trying, we have finally got author, Bible teacher, and theological heavyweight Jen Wilkin as our guest!
Riffing off her new children's book, Made Like Me, Jen takes us back to the beginning in Genesis 2 to uncover that while the Bible tells us men and women are different, it loudly celebrates our shared humanity and the beautiful gift of friendship.
Tune in as we chat about...
Cherishing Friendship: Practical ways to push past sibling rivalry and help our boys and girls value each other as teammates, classmates, and lifelong best friends.
Fighting Parenting Cynicism: How to reject the selfish "if I expect little, I won't be disappointed" mindset and confidently expect to see the goodness of the Lord in our homes.
Communion Over Individualism: Teaching our children that they are part of something bigger than themselves.
Whether you are surviving on snacks with toddlers, managing a complex blended family, or parenting teenagers, this episode covers it all! Your home can be a safe place for your kids to fail, exhale and be fully known.
Resources
Jen Wilkin's book Made Like Me
Find more resources for churches and podcasts for the whole family to listen to, head over to the Faith in Kids website. 
For more on identity, gender and friendship, have a look at Who Am I? and to push further into marriage, sexuality and helping children with friendship, go to Growing Up: God's Good Story. 
The Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel

Ever wondered if someone else would do a better job of parenting your child? Maybe a teacher, a kids’ worker, a grandparent… anyone who seems to have more patience, wisdom or energy than you do!
In this episode, Ed and Amy explore God’s good design for families and the incredible truth that you are God’s Plan A for your children. That doesn’t mean you’ll get everything right. In fact, parenting can uncover more anger, guilt and inadequacy than we ever expected. But our children need a parent: They don’t need us to be their Messiah; that job is covered! And we're not meant to do it alone; surrounded by a church family — a team of caring adults to help them see Jesus at work in their everyday lives.
If September has left you feeling exhausted, guilty or like you’re getting it all wrong, this episode is a reminder that God has not made a mistake in giving you your children. You are God’s Plan A — and he is with you in it.
Also listen to the episode Mum Guilt with Laura Wifler.