Faith in Families

Who gets to sit on St Edward’s chair? They are quite important! Have you ever sat in an important seat? Some of Jesus’s followers wanted to sit next to him, but what did Jesus say in reply? Ed and Jam find out in Mark 10:35-45. More from Jessica Seeker, who LOVES an important seat, and music from Dumbrocks. Singalong here: https://dumbrocks.com/music/songs/dont-it-make-you-wonder/

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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/

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

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

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/

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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/

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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.

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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:

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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! 

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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

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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/

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

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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

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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 R...

Let's hang out with Charlie and Dan. We're talking Gen Alpha- that's all our kids who are born after 2010. Dan says they're inspiring and hope-filled leaders. They're also voice activated, swiping, coding, messaging, coordinating, tech savvy and all in a wizz. As parents, we struggle to keep up. They can be our guide!

We also tackle the downsides when there is less play, less conversation and their lower concentration span. They say they're bored but don't know how to be bored.
Dan gets us talking about engaging them in Church and encourages parents to lean in...

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:

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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 

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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/

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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/

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!

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Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? Sounds awful, exciting, scary and potentially painful. Jam and Ed, on the road and following Jesus, talk about the fastest ambulance in the world, needing help and how Jesus is willing and able to heal. Isn’t he good? Yes! Listen the full song by Dumbrocks here:

https://dumbrocks.com/music/songs/isnt-he-good/

And more from Jessica Seeker and Abby… on the Seeking Podcast with Jessica Seeker.

Get more info on the "Jesus is Here! Good news from Mark" series here: https://www.faithinkids.org/jesus-is-here/

Ed and Jam are back with a bang like a meteor from space crash landing into your living room – and Jam has fun facts about that! But Jam cannot compete with Ed’s AMAZING story about what happened when he went up to a fire engine in London. All of this is as NOTHING compared to what happens when Jesus is baptised. That’s when it all really kicks off! Find out more, and listen to the podcast within a podcast, featuring Jessica Seeker and Abby. The King Has Arrived is by Michael J Tinker. Check out his music here...

What have you built that you’re really proud of? Jam knows the answer to that question straight away! Find out what it is and… what’s so amazing about Common Cuckoos – and can Ed impersonate one? (He can!) Nehemiah’s finished building (including the Dung Gate), but how does he keep God’s people standing upright and leaning on each other? We find out in our final instalment of God’s Big Build with a sketch, a briefing and the exciting sing-a-long chorus of We are the Church by Awesome Cutlery. Singalong to the whole song HERE. 

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When did you last make a promise? How did it go? Ed’s promise had him dashing across London while Jam had a great time with a clear plastic cyclone of dust. God’s people have been making promises but they’re not going very well. Fun facts about party food, including the origin story of the Hawaiian pizza. Such a packed show – with a big chunk of Nehemiah, a briefing and a sketch - and a brilliant Awesome Cutlery song about how we are a Good News Family. This is God’s Big Build #5. Only one left!

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Stories of war, battles won by cats, soldiers pretending to be more soldiers and the second most valuable painting in the world. Except it isn’t. With a short prayer - Strengthen my hands! - Nehemiah keeps going for a long time as he contends with stinking fibs made up out of the heads of his enemies. Nehemiah doesn’t really want to be king, does he? A briefing, a sketch and a classic banger from Awesome Cutlery. Find more resources on God's Big Build HERE.

Can you eat upside down? When your tummy rumbles, does that mean you’re hungry? And what do you do when the food runs out? Nehemiah had it all to do in Jerusalem as he led the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls and the gates (including the Dung Gate). And he shows us how we look after in the church for God’s glory. There’s a sketch, a briefing and a sneaky preview of a brand new track from a brand new album from Dumbrocks!

Have you got the skills to build a wall? What happens when you don’t know how you can help? Ed and Jam are back with Nehemiah who is trying to rebuild walls of Jerusalem with butchers, bakers and candlestick makers. Plus fun facts about another famous wall, a sketch and another press briefing and an old favourite that Jam totally loves by Awesome Cutlery: We are the Church.
Find more resources on God's Big Build HERE.

When did it go all wrong for you? And what did you do next? And what does that have to do with pajamas? EVERYTHING! Ed and Jam are back with a new series on Nehemiah called God’s Big Build, with the usual fun facts, but also an EXCLUSIVE to a press conference that tells us all we need to know about Nehemiah. Throw in a sketch and song by Slugs and Bugs (Trust in the Lord) and we’re ready to saddle up and clip clop our way back to Jerusalem to get building!

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The Table is set! It’s so very nearly Christmas! And it’s been full of surprises. Ed fixed an oven, Jam fixed a vacuum cleaner but the really big surprise is that the good news about Jesus was announced to scruffy shepherds by scary angels. Fun facts about what animals eat, and why Ed and Jam need to hibernate in January. Plus a sketch about a Shepherd race and music from Michael J Tinker, funky angels from his festive album, The King Has Arrived. Oh, and check the oven!

https://michaeljtinker.bandcamp.com/track/the-heavenly-choir-funky-angels

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More Christmas surprises as Ed reveals he used to live near a palace that would cost $2 billion dollars to build. Jam thought he drove a tractor as a child (he didn’t) and the Emperor thought he was in charge, but actually a baby was. That baby was Jesus.

A poem from a calf getting a surprise at dinner time. All that and magical Christmas music from Dumbrocks. Sing along HERE!

Get Christmas Brick by Brick Resources from the FiK Website

In fact there are three surprises! Because Christmas is full of surprises, right? No surprise there. Anyway, Jam is surprised by some geese and has a very surprising story about a girl called Laura and another girl called Laura. And we’re with Mary who is surprised by an angel with some amazing news. Plus a sketch about Mary’s surprise baby shower - and music from Michael J Tinker. Christmas is well and truly on the way!

Get Christmas Brick by Brick Resources from the FiK Website

Ed and Jam talk about pumpkins – Jam throws in a recipe, surprisingly - there are fun facts about what Halloween even is, plus there’s an unusual twist on a very familiar story involving pumpkins. Plus what odd things have you done in the dark? Music from Dumbrocks. 

For more information on The Pumpkin Story from Faith in Kids, go here:

https://www.faithinkids.org/the-pumpkin-story/

You might not feel shiny, but you are! You're a star! No, not massive, full of gas and on fire. You are visible from a long way away, showing that your hope is Jesus and that you are living what you believe. More from Action Tim who gets hopelessly lost in the woods. And you can listen to Made, Loved and Known by Michael J Tinker which you can watch here and CRACK THE ACROSTIC!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6jETiuWBjs

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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 Th...

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/