Meet The Parents

In this episode, Lisa chats to Ruth Favell about the role of grandparents in nurturing faith in their grandchildren and how this important role can impact generations to come!

Links 

• Faithful Grandparents by Anita Cleverly - book https://amzn.eu/d/fSRDq5d
• Grandparenting for faith by Becky Sedgwick https://amzn.eu/d/3O3LnlB
• Raising Faith by Katharine Hill and Andy Frost - book https://amzn.eu/d/09OnvXf
• https://www.youthscape.co.uk/research/news/grandparents-faith-development
• https://soundcloud.com/parentingforfaith-brf/season-3-involving-the-older-generation-in-kids-spiritual-lives-and-a-question-on-unkind-friends?mc_cid=81406e9754&mc_eid=3e67112b4e

In this episode, Alex and Lisa chat to Stuart and Karen Wright about family finances and about how we can help our children to manage their money to honour God with their finances.

Links

• https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
• https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/talking-to-kids-about-money/?fbclid=IwAR2AIJSE-Eto7UzrLOipPSXbnYR_ZlSGIO2dL64Ms4_F2-vMrdGTPwhxOyc
• https://capuk.org/appeals/grace-and-the-grumblies
• https://capuk.org/
• https://capuk.org/money-and-debt-advice/benefits-calculator
• https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-and-care/talk-money/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-money
• https://www.gohenry.com/uk/home-v2/
• https://hyperjar.com/personal-accounts/kids-debit-cards
• https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX The Ramsey Show with Dave Ramsey (this is US not UK)
• https://monzo.com/

In this episode, Alex and Lisa are joined by Lizzie Smith, who is both a parent and a teacher, and their teenage daughter Annie, as they explore the challenges and benefits of screens. Check out their ideas and thoughts on how we as parents can help navigate this with our children.

Links

• Left to their own devices book Katharine Hill (2021) https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/product/left-to-their-own-devices-confident-parenting-in-a-world-of-screens-3rd-edition/ 
• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt (2024) https://amzn.eu/d/hbOF38t
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JfjN2zNO4a71u3SypT2mE?si=PmNzTJNbS2WTJE8hpjkC2w Parenting for Faith S4 Ep9: Your kids digital diet with Duncan Reid from Raise Up Faith
• Faith in kids screen time podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/237067/13707843
• https://askaboutgames.com website great resources for designing a Power Up Pact for agreeing as a family what screen time boundaries you will have eg time allowance, spending, age appropriate games agree they can play, online chat friends etc; guides to set up parental controls on all devices eg iphone, android, Switch, Playstation, Xbox
• Taming Gaming: Guide your child to healthy video game habits by Andy Robertson (parent of 3, combines his guidance with expert advice) https://amzn.eu/d/0h0tmYT9 
• Screen Time, Phones, & Boundaries…Oh My! https://youtu.be/16mQT-bXlhY?si=fNIpakAUU8QubM06
• OurPact is the most comprehensive parental control app & family locator, and is perfect for families of any size. https://ourpact.com/ 
• https://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/news-opinion/2024/an-overwhelming-majority-of-parents-believe-in-person-play-has-a-positive-impact-on-their-childs-wellbeing
• Government recommendations for screen time with under 5s https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

In this episode, Alex and Lisa chat to Ellie Alton about how we can help our teens grow in faith and even enjoy this stage of their lives. Ellie shares practical tips and godly wisdom to help us as parents navigate this season of change in our children.

Links

• Parenting Teens for a life of Faith book by Rachel Turner https://amzn.eu/d/i0t9LGX
• Raising Confident Kids by Ed Drew https://amzn.eu/d/cOhBHj0
• https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/topics/teenagers/
• https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/top-ten-tips-for-parenting-teens/

In this episode, Alex and Lisa chat to Holly Eagle and Megan Russell about home educating their - the whys, the hows, the joys and the challenges. They explore how they came to this decision and share practical ideas for anyone considering this approach to education. 

Links: 
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmissmason

In this episode, Alex and Lisa are joined by Faith Bailey who shares her experience and ideas on how to help children under 5 meet with God for themselves through sensory, fun and interactive ways.

Links:

• https://youtu.be/F0Lc8vN1fdo?si=ITqKeqShp1w6HwVt 
• 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

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