Faith in Families

Faith in Kids

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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20 episodes
Updated June 26

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June 26 · 22 min
Looking to God #4 Mind Full of God
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".
June 12 · 22 min
Looking to God #3 Safe with God
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".
May 29 · 21 min
Looking to God #2 Thankful to God
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".
May 15 · 23 min
Looking to God #1 Held in God's hands
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".
April 28 · 3 min
Welcome to Faith in Families!
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March 27 · 23 min
The Easter Story Brick by Brick #3 The King lives again
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
March 20 · 23 min
The Easter Story Brick by Brick #2 The King dies
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
March 13 · 24 min
The Easter Story Brick by Brick #1 The King Arrives
Why can’t you farm zebras? Unless you're very rich? Jam impersonates a fly and we go back to the woods to meet an old favourite friend who can’t get across the river! Why did Jesus ride into Jerusalem on a donkey? Is that what kings really do? Ed explains why from Matthew 21:1-11. Michael J Tinker sings Jesus is the Hero from The Greatest Rescue Ever. Check out the Brick By Brick resources.
February 20 · 23 min
James: Living Faith #7 Faith Prays
Jam is very proud of fixing a hoover. But how did he manage this given how useless he is with spanners and screwdrivers?! And what does Ed do in an emergency? If that’s stressing you out, don’t worry: we’ve got birdsong to calm you. But also something much much better as James, the brother of Jesus, explains in his letter. We’re looking at James 5:13-18! More japes from our hopeless pirates, and one more chance to hear our brand new song by Dumb Rocks! Sing along here: Get your Living Faith resources here: https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/
February 13 · 20 min
James: Living Faith #6 Faith waits
Have you ever grown anything? How did it go? Probably very slowly! Jam explains how his carrots went! We’re not very good at waiting, but this episode is about waiting – and how to be patient. Like certain creatures that lurk in the water – those are the fun facts! Ed and Jam are looking at James 5:7-11. Meanwhile, the pirate crew are getting fed up and want their mummies. But there’s a party coming soon! Michael J Tinker has a song about that – and check out his space adventure, Mission to Dendros! Get your Living Faith resources here: https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/
February 6 · 22 min
James: Living Faith #5 Faith chooses
We’re reading someone else’s mail! But it’s okay. James, Jesus’s brother, wrote it for Christians all over the world. That’s us! And our listeners are from all over the world. So we’re looking at what it means to belong to God and NOT to the world! This is a hard one. But we’ve also got a story about Hachiko the most loyal dog in the world, and Jam reveals what he could eat every single day! And more from our pirates. Have they deserted? And In Christ from Awesome Cutlery. SING ALONG HERE Get your Living Faith resources here: https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/
January 30 · 22 min
James: Living Faith #4 Faith speaks
Tongue Twisters! Tigers! Lions! Bears! Giraffes! And chameleons! Oh my! It’s all happening as we discover the amazing power of the tongue from James 3:2-12. Just don’t use yours when a policeman wants to see some ID. And there’s chaos on the pirate ship when the first mate takes the wheel. Plus another chance to hear our brand new song by Dumb Rocks! Sing along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giacmWgmZ2A Get your Living Faith resources here: https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/
January 23 · 23 min
James: Living Faith #3 Faith costs
How do you keep warm in Antarctica? Or Alaska? Can you get your blood freeze so you can sleep through the winter? Jesus made frogs that can do exactly that! Ed and Jam are looking at James 2:14-26 and finding out the cost of faith and love. And Captain Fakebeard might have to surrender some secret donuts. Oh, and we’ve got a BRAND NEW song written just for this series! You can watch and singalong to the new Living Faith song by Dumbrocks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giacmWgmZ2A Get your Living Faith resources here: https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/
January 16 · 25 min
James: Living Faith #2 Faith Loves Everyone!
When did you last get all dressed up in your finery? How did people treat you? Ed and Jam are back with more from the letter by Jesus’s brother James. They look at James 2:1-10 and also have some fun facts about record-breaking suits, bears and T-Shirts; Captain Fakebeard returns and we have emails from Africa! Why don’t you send us one? Or share this podcast with another family? Take a look at Ted Hastings wearing 260 T-shirts! https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-t-shirts-worn-at-once Isn’t he Good? by Dumbrocks https://dumbrocks.com/music/songs/isnt-he-good/ And check out the resources: https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/
January 9 · 24 min
James: Living Faith #1 Faith Acts!
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 here And check out the resources: https://www.faithinkids.org/resources/sunday-school/james-living-faith/
Dec 26, 2025 · 25 min
Sharing Donuts! Sharing Jesus!
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/
Aug 29, 2025 · 27 min
Mark: Jesus is Here! #6 See Jesus
Do you like rollercoasters? It’s been a thrilling ride following Jesus around in Mark’s Gospel, through storms on lakes and bursting through ceilings. And now a man is about to see trees wandering around! What’s going on? Jessica Seeker isn’t falling for it, but Abby’s all in on Jesus – like Jam and Ed. And music from Awesome Cutlery with The Hero: https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/the-hero/ And here’s the Ancient Tree Inventory for the UK: https://ati.woodlandtrust.org.uk Get more info on the "Jesus is Here! Good news from Mark" series here: https://www.faithinkids.org/jesus-is-here/
Aug 22, 2025 · 25 min
Mark: Jesus is Here! #5 Jesus Rules
There’s a storm brewing on the lake! But don’t worry. The animals and fish know it’s coming. Seriously! They can sense it. Well, according to Jam’s fun facts. But, more importantly, what will the disciples do? Actually, what’s EVEN more important is what Jesus does – and says – next. We find out what happens, as do Jessica and Abby in their wake on the lake! And another wonderful single from Dumbrocks: Who is a God Like You? https://dumbrocks.com/music/songs/who-is-a-god-like-you/ Get more info on the "Jesus is Here! Good news from Mark" series here: https://www.faithinkids.org/jesus-is-here/
Aug 15, 2025 · 26 min
Mark: Jesus is Here! #4 Jesus Calls
Ed admits to wanting a rock and roll friend, Jam has fun facts about coins and a secret design you can make with a 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p – and we meet a tax collector who is a surprising choice to be Jesus’s friends. But then again, life on the road with Jesus is always surprising! Plus music from Awesome Cutlery with Dr Jesus: https://www.awesomecutlery.com/tracks/dr-jesus/ Get more info on the "Jesus is Here! Good news from Mark" series here: https://www.faithinkids.org/jesus-is-here/
Aug 8, 2025 · 27 min
Mark: Jesus is Here! #3 Jesus Forgives
Jam and Ed are blasting off with another episode in which Ed tells his long awaited story about attending a wedding without any trousers. And a fun fact about a multimillion dollar space disaster (no-one was hurt but there was an explosion). And in Mark’s gospel, Jesus looks up to see a roof being smashed to pieces! Jessica Seeker and Abby investigate on the Seeking Podcast with Jessica Seeker. Plus music from Michael J Tinker with One! You Have to be Forgiven! https://michaeljtinker.com/product/michael-and-the-topsy-turvy-kingdom/ Get more info on the "Jesus is Here! Good news from Mark" series here: https://www.faithinkids.org/jesus-is-here/