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Faith in Kids

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Faith in Families is the stream that’s designed to be listened to as a whole family! At the kitchen table, in the backseat of the car – wherever you are, we want to equip your whole family to follow Jesus together. Join us for lots of fun with our hosts, Ed and Jam talking about God’s love for us and kindness to us in Christ Jesus, with fun facts, sketches and songs along the way.


Ed Drew is the Ministry Director and Founder of Faith in Kids. He has worked with children and families for more than 20 years. He is the author of Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World, Meals with Jesus, The Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is married to Mary and they have three children.


James Cary is screenwriter, author and stand-up theologian. He has written for TV shows like Miranda and Death in Paradise, as well as created BBC Radio 4 sitcoms like Hut 33 and Think The Unthinkable. His books include The Sacred Art of Joking and The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer. He is married and has two daughters.

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Jesus Saves #2 Jesus Welcomes
20 min

You’ll never believe where Jam was not allowed to go! Have you been stopped from going somewhere? The little children want to be with Jesus. And the disciples stop them! Why? Plus fun facts about toddlers and why they don’t like certain vegetables (and it’s not their fault). More from Jessica Seeker plus music from Awesome Cutlery: https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/adopted/

Jesus Saves #1 Jesus Shines
19 min

What did Ed do when he had to jump out of plane?! Not only was Ed in the clouds, the disciples also ended up in a cloud too. Without even leaving the ground! And then something even more amazing happened. Ed and Jam are back in Mark’s gospel for the second series which means that Jessica Seeker is back too! And a song by Michael Tinker: Jesus is the Hero

Following Jesus through the School Gate
25 min

What’s the difference between a boat and a ship? And what is it that you just can’t do, no matter how hard you try? Change is daunting, but do ‘knot’ worry! Jesus has got you! Ed looks at Luke 5:1-11 and there’s the return of a very special friend of the podcast who has a new fragrance out, if only she can do something about the other big stink! Jam has some fun facts and stories about boats, ships and there a brief appearance from a steam train! All aboard! Music from Awesome Cutlery

Looking to God #4 Mind Full of God
22 min

Even lions grow weak and hungry – according to Psalm 34 – but dolphins never forget! And you thought it was elephants, right? Fun facts about memories, happy places and how God is there for us in the rollercoaster of life if only we take care to remember! Our favourite First Mate has a bit of a wobble, and we hear music from Awesome Cutlery because we are all about Good News families! https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/good-news-family/ Don't forget the new Faith in Parents podcast, to the Family Moment videos that are on this page, and to our webinar on "Helping every child's mental wellbeing".

Looking to God #3 Safe with God
22 min

Where do hide when you want to feel safe? Jam’s got a place but getting into is quite dangerous. And what do you do when you meet a black bear in the woods? And what if your dog is in danger?! We’ve got some fun facts, a story and poem to help. But it’s not as good as Psalm 57! Ed explains that’s the real deal. The pirates are back, digging a pit which is going to go just fine, right? And check out Jesus Can by Dumbrocks: https://dumbrocks.com/music/songs/jesus-can/ Don't forget the new Faith in Parents podcast, to the Family Moment videos that are on this page, and to our webinar on "Helping every child's mental wellbeing".

Looking to God #2 Thankful to God
21 min

Who are you thankful for right now?! That's the whiparound question to start us off with an attitude of gratitude. Before Ed and Jam go for a walk outside, we have fun facts about pufflings (which sounds like a cereal), Burrowing Owls that don't burrow and a bird's nest the size of car! Plus shout outs at the start? And don't worry! The pirates are back looking for buried treasure. Do they find it? And Randall Goodgame reminds us that we can trust in the Lord with a song. Don't forget the new Faith in Parents podcast, to the Family Moment videos that are on this page, and to our webinar on "Helping every child's mental wellbeing".

Looking to God #1 Held in God's hands
23 min

Ed and Jam are back with four Psalms about looking to God when it's all going a bit wobbly. We start with Psalm 121 and go on a journey with Maisie. We also answer crucial questions about where Midwife Toads keep their eggs, and why foxes hide their dinner. AND we're back out on the high seas with Captain Fakebeard and the ship's First Mate! Plus music from Awesome Cutlery: Father You Are King of Heaven Don't forget the new Faith in Parents podcast, to the Family Moment videos that are on this page, and to our webinar on "Helping every child's mental wellbeing".

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The Easter Story Brick by Brick #3 The King lives again
23 min

Fun facts about kings and queens who couldn’t stop reigning! Bonus fun facts from Ed about Easter celebrations in France, Italy, and Australia; Jam gets excited about marzipan, and even Action Tim gets some chocolate eggs. Astonishing news from the tomb in Matthew 28: 1-10. But what does it mean?! It’s the best news ever! All that plus music from Dumbrocks. Brick by Brick resources right HERE

The Easter Story Brick by Brick #2 The King dies
23 min

Within a week, the king who arrived on a donkey is now being killed on a cross. What is going on? Ed explains why that might be sad but good from Matthew 27:35-54. Fun facts about how Roman soldiers were ready for anything, including carrying around Emperor Penguins?! Action Tim’s favourite Yew Tree has gone missing, but that might be a good thing. All that, and music from Awesome Cutlery. Brick by Brick resources right HERE