In this episode, Alex is joined by David and William Lyon as they chat about the importance of being a Dad in the busy world we now live. They talk about many things such as what actually is the role of a father; what could a great father-child relationship look like; what about juggling and prioritising your family; and how men talk about the BIG F - Feelings.

Podcast links:
https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/support-for-you/family-life/parent-support/ 
https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/support-for-you/family-life/parent-support/parenting-podcasts/ 
https://godventure.co.uk/review-52-faith-adventures-for-dads-and-their-kids/ 
The Story of Marriage course- https://app.messengerx.com/en-US/watch/36seos09QmcOYFgDdfbz8i
LRC Grow - Children & Families- https://subsplash.com/livingrock/home/li/+j2n6v56 LRC material and further links.

Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting.  In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes.

Find out more at https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

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About Living Rock Church:
Living Rock Church is a vibrant, growing, family church in 4 locations across the Midlands and multiple locations in Kenya. We believe Church should be fun, relevant and full of life and full of Jesus! 💥

Links:
Website: https://www.livingrock.church
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingrockchurch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrockchurch/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/livingrockchrch

In this episode, Alex and Lisa are joined by Andy and Jo who found themselves parents at a young age. They share their journey and how the church came alongside them when they needed it most. 

Podcast Links:

• https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/parenting/where-can-young-parents-go-for-support
• https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/family-relationships/young-parents/
• https://growingfaith.com.au/articles/12-ways-you-can-support-young-christian-parents

Watch more episodes here:
https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting.  In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes.

Find out more at https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

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About Living Rock Church:
Living Rock Church is a vibrant, growing, family church in 4 locations across the Midlands and multiple locations in Kenya. We believe Church should be fun, relevant and full of life and full of Jesus! 💥

Links:
Website: https://www.livingrock.church
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingrockchurch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrockchurch/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/livingrockchrch

In this episode, Alex and Lisa are joined by Megan and Rosanna as they chat about the importance of helping our children know the Bible and what God teaches us in it. They share some great practical ways we can include the bible in everyday life and suggest bibles you might find helpful to try in your home.

Podcast links:
https://godventure.co.uk/category/bible-activities/
https://godventure.co.uk/product/bible-questions-dice/
https://godventure.co.uk/product/a-godventure-through-the-life-of-jesus-2/
https://godventure.co.uk/product-category/mini-mag/

Watch more episodes here:
https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting.  In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes.

Find out more at https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

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About Living Rock Church:
Living Rock Church is a vibrant, growing, family church in 4 locations across the Midlands and multiple locations in Kenya. We believe Church should be fun, relevant and full of life and full of Jesus! 💥

Links:
Website: https://www.livingrock.church
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingrockchurch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrockchurch/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/livingrockchrch

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Fran Favell as they chat about helping our children start school. From practical tips,  to how to pray with and for your child and how to take care of yourself as a parent at this important milestone, this episode is packed with tips and personal stories of how to make the start of primary school a great experience for everyone involved.

Podcast links: 

https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/transitions

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/transitions-and-times-of-change/

https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/childrens-article/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-their-first-day-at-primary-school

Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting.  In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes.

Find out more at https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

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About Living Rock Church:
Living Rock Church is a vibrant, growing, family church in 4 locations across the Midlands and multiple locations in Kenya. We believe Church should be fun, relevant and full of life and full of Jesus! 💥

Links:
Website: https://www.livingrock.church
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingrockchurch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrockchurch/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/livingrockchrch

In this episode, Alex and Lisa chat to Abbi and Stefan about how we can help our additional needs children connect with God. They share their stories and experiences of how God has made all of us special and unique for a relationship with Him. 

Links
https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/can-a-child-with-additional-needs-and-disabilities-have-a-meaningful-faith/
https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/support-for-you/family-life/parent-support/additional-needs-support/

Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting.  In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes.

Find out more at https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

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About Living Rock Church:
Living Rock Church is a vibrant, growing, family church in 4 locations across the Midlands and multiple locations in Kenya. We believe Church should be fun, relevant and full of life and full of Jesus! 💥

Links:
Website: https://www.livingrock.church
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingrockchurch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrockchurch/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/livingrockchrch

In this episode, Lisa chats to Jenni about how we can help our children establish good sleeping habits, including some tips on how to help your child if they have difficulty sleeping. God wants us to rest well and we all know that a good rest does us all good, both parents and children, so check out this episode to see what might work in your family. 

Show notes and links

Comfort in the darkness by Rachel Turner Helping children draw close to God through biblical stories of night-time and sleep   https://amzn.eu/661JsQL

https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/

https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/

Tonight: A book of God’s Bedtime Promises https://amzn.eu/d/hh5xE0Q

Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting.  In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes.

Find out more at https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

In this episode, Alex and Lisa chat to Tim and Holly all about prayer and how we can encourage our children to enjoy a two way relationship with their heavenly Father. They share stories about the power of prayer and how to help our children hear from God for themselves.

Show notes and links 
Helpful weblinks for resources to explore faith this Christmas: 
https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/topics/advent-and-christmas/
https://godventure.co.uk/product-category/seasonal/christmas-and-advent/
https://godventure.co.uk/product/explore-christmas-in-the-bible/ a great resource for families to help them explore the true story of Chrismas together
https://godventure.co.uk/product/christmas-edition-of-the-faith-at-home-mini-mag/ Christmas mini mag to explore faith at home together
https://godventure.co.uk/50-faith-at-home-ideas-for-christmas/ 50 great ideas for growing faith at home this Christmas with children of all ages, includes some great ideas for ways to play and interact with the nativity story

Helpful articles to think about what works for your family this Christmas: 
https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/growing-gratitude-in-our-kids/
https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/finding-what-fits-your-family-at-christmas/
https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/getting-through-christmas-when-its-hard/

Devotionals you might like to try:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Greatest-Gift-HB-Ann-Voskamp/dp/1414387083 The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the full love story of Christmas by Ann Voskamp Advent devotional
https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/christmas-and-advent-books/advent-books/advent-devotionals/the-adventure-of-christmas/

Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting.  In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes.

Find out more at https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

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About Living Rock Church:
Living Rock Church is a vibrant, growing, family church in 4 locations across the Midlands and multiple locations in Kenya. We believe Church should be fun, relevant and full of life and full of Jesus! 💥

Links:
Website: https://www.livingrock.church
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingrockchurch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrockchurch/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/livingrockchrch

In this episode Alex and Lisa are joined by Chris and Helen to chat about all things Christmas. Just how do we prepare practically and spiritually in this season and how do we keep Jesus at the centre of everything in all the busyness and stuff of Christmas?

Show notes and links 

Helpful weblinks for resources to explore faith this Christmas: 

https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/topics/advent-and-christmas/
https://godventure.co.uk/product-category/seasonal/christmas-and-advent/
https://godventure.co.uk/product/explore-christmas-in-the-bible/ a great resource for families to help them explore the true story of Chrismas together
https://godventure.co.uk/product/christmas-edition-of-the-faith-at-home-mini-mag/ Christmas mini mag to explore faith at home together
https://godventure.co.uk/50-faith-at-home-ideas-for-christmas/ 50 great ideas for growing faith at home this Christmas with children of all ages, includes some great ideas for ways to play and interact with the nativity story

Helpful articles to think about what works for your family this Christmas: 

https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/growing-gratitude-in-our-kids/
https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/finding-what-fits-your-family-at-christmas/
https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/getting-through-christmas-when-its-hard/

Devotionals you might like to try:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Greatest-Gift-HB-Ann-Voskamp/dp/1414387083 The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the full love story of Christmas by Ann Voskamp Advent devotional
https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/christmas-and-advent-books/advent-books/advent-devotionals/the-adventure-of-christmas/

Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting.  In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes.

Find out more at https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

=================

About Living Rock Church:
Living Rock Church is a vibrant, growing, family church in 4 locations across the Midlands and multiple locations in Kenya. We believe Church should be fun, relevant and full of life and full of Jesus! 💥

Links:
Website: https://www.livingrock.church
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingrockchurch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrockchurch/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/livingrockchrch

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Victoria Beech from godventure.co.uk as they explore how we can nurture faith in under 5s. They chat about how exploring our senses and play is a key part of nurturing faith in little ones,  as well as how we as parents can take care of our own spiritual walk while navigating potty training and constant snack times!! 

Show notes and links: 
https://godventure.co.uk
https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/topics/under-fives website full of resources to help 
https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/bitesize-videos/ bitesize course on nurturing faith in babies and toddlers
https://www.brfonline.org.uk/products/babies-and-toddlers Book on how to nurture your baby and toddlers’ spiritual life
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jesus-Your-Baby-You-pregnancy-ebook/dp/B015A46MM0

Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting.  In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes.

Find out more at https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

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About Living Rock Church:
Living Rock Church is a vibrant, growing, family church in 4 locations across the Midlands and multiple locations in Kenya. We believe Church should be fun, relevant and full of life and full of Jesus! 💥

Links:
Website: https://www.livingrock.church
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingrockchurch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrockchurch/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/livingrockchrch

Alex and Lisa meet new dads, Benj and Mike, who share their experiences and whether it was anything like what they were expecting. They chat honestly about how this new role can be both exciting and scary and brings a whole new sense of responsibility.

Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting.  In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes.

Find out more at https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

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About Living Rock Church:
Living Rock Church is a vibrant, growing, family church in 4 locations across the Midlands and multiple locations in Kenya. We believe Church should be fun, relevant and full of life and full of Jesus! 💥

Links:
Website: https://www.livingrock.church
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingrockchurch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrockchurch/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/livingrockchrch