Faith in Kids

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/

Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.

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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.

Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.

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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/

Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.

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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/

Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.

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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.

Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.

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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/

Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.

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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 HERE

Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.

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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. 

Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.

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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/

Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.

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Imagine being the parent of a British Champion! That's Perks and Rosslyn's story, as their daughter Flora competes for a pro-bike team. 
Hear the challenges, the temptations and the thrills of being a sports mad family. And how do they work through sport on Sunday when Perks is their church leader?

Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids.
Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Richard and Rosslyn Perkins are parents to Flora Perkins who has just become the U23 British Road Cycling Champion. They have spent many years driving her around, cheering her on and wondering if she really does need another bike. Richard also happens to be the Pastor of King’s Church Guildford, while Rosslyn works part-time as a GP, an NHS appraiser and teaches Medical Students. They both were top level athletes in their day. Richard argues that he is yet to peak. They have two other children who are just as wonderful in their own right! 

Other resources:
Christians in Sport - Support for parents and guardians.
Christians in Sport podcast - Should I play sport on a Sunday? with Pete Nicholas

Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.

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