Faith in Kids

You get home to find a thick envelope lying on the doormat. You tear it open and find a letter from James, Jesus’ brother. Wow! Can you imagine growing up with Jesus as your big brother? And how do you live when he’s gone up to heaven?Ed and Jam are back with a brand new series about that. It's called Living Faith! This time: James 1:19-25. Plus fun facts about mirrors, flamingos and elephants. Two brand new characters sailing a pirate ship on the ocean waves. Your emails! PLUS a song by Randall Goodgame that you can sing along to hereAnd check out the resources:https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/Support the show

Let's hang out with Charlie and Dan. We're talking Gen Alpha- that's all our kids who are born after 2010. Dan says they're inspiring and hope-filled leaders. They're also voice activated, swiping, coding, messaging, coordinating, tech savvy and all in a wizz. As parents, we struggle to keep up. They can be our guide!We also tackle the downsides when there is less play, less conversation and their lower concentration span. They say they're bored but don't know how to be bored.Dan gets us talking about engaging them in Church and encourages parents to lean in with a new spiritual openness.Charlie covers routine, time limits and the dangers of online contacts.Great guests! Ed leaves thinking he may not be too old while Amy asks for a quick recapCharlie and Dan Blythe are leaders, communicators, and parents of two boys, passionate about helping families.Charlie works with A21, a global anti–human trafficking organisation, and Dan leads Alpha Youth, equipping the next generation to explore faith and life’s biggest questions.Together, they host the Yung Cubs Parenting Podcast, creating honest, hope-filled conversations about raising kids in today’s world. You can join the journey @yung_cubs_parentingSupport the show

In this madcap special episode, Ed and Jam are all about donuts. Would you believe Jam’s favourite donut is a jam donut? Coincidence?! Yes! But donuts are for sharing – like the gospel. Except the ones made of potato. Or the ones with expensive grit on the top. All this, plus live donut eating action – and music from Awesome Cutlery.https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/good-news-family/(Some donuts were harmed in the making of this podcast).And get your Donut Sunday resources at the Faith in Kids website:https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/all-age-talks/donut-sunday-inspiring-everyone-for-outreach/Support the show

Let's start 2026 knowing Jesus is going to do good in our families. We start by talking donuts and how our families can reach our friends this year. Listen to Amy's top tip: Be ordinary! Hear Ed's desire to love his friend well on the side of the football pitch in the rain. And enjoy Amy explaining what she says to another mum outside the school gate..We talk donuts because they're the secret to mobilising a church for mission! Which is your favourite- iced, ring or jammy? Amy and Ed also make time to celebrate how the next generation are doing better than us at outreach- hear how the 5% can change the eternity of the 95%.Links:Donut ResourceFaith in KIDS 4 KIDS Donut EpisodeScripture Union - To find out more about reaching the 95 Support the show

🌟 Take a break from the chaos and join Ed and Amy for some Christmas encouragement.👑 We’re off on an adventure with the wise men, with all the action of shifting stars, dodging bad guys, the struggle with “boys eyes” and practical encouragement to find ways to worship Jesus in the middle of every day family life.Adventure of Christmas resources here:https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/the-adventure-of-christmas/Support the show