The Parenting for Faith podcast

Summer camps can be incredible moments of growth, but how can we help faith become real when everyday life begins again?

In today’s episode, Anna talks with author and pastor Alistair Chalmers about how parents and carers can nurture the conversations, questions and moments that help faith last beyond the summer. Alistair offers some practical tips to help teenagers grow in faith in through the ordinary, everyday moments of life after a summer camp experience.

Alistair is Pastor of Ferniehill Evangelical Church and author of ‘Road Map to Jesus’ & ‘Living for Jesus’. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife and two daughters. Alistair blogs at www.achalmersblog.com.

Links:

Book onto our Five Key Tools Course starting in September - https://www.brfresources.org.uk/products/five-key-tools-course-parenting-for-faith?srsltid=AfmBOoqKjt4Kclt7e0yjFGkerQBjKP4w87LQV6Jxj7bsUQeD0H1h2JMG

Alistair’s book, “Living for Jesus” https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/understanding-the-faith/living-for-jesus/

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Thank you for listening today. Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF Ministries. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you are able to contribute to the cost of producing this podcast, please click here to give a one-off or regular gift: www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give. We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Summer can come with a lot of pressure to make every moment count, but what if we let go of the 'shoulds' instead?

In today’s episode, Anna and Jess explore simple, everyday ways to notice God already at work in your family this summer, without adding another thing to your to-do list.

Links:

Book onto our Five Key Tools Course starting in September - https://www.brfresources.org.uk/products/five-key-tools-course-parenting-for-faith?srsltid=AfmBOoqKjt4Kclt7e0yjFGkerQBjKP4w87LQV6Jxj7bsUQeD0H1h2JMG

S14 E1, Where did you see God today? https://brfonline.org.uk/programs/parenting-for-faith-podcast?cid=4596135&permalink=podcast-s14e01-cf52f6

Things to do over Summer examples https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/summer/

101 ways to start a conversation with God https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/101-ways-to-start-a-conversation-with-god/

We would love to know how Parenting for Faith has helped you and how we can develop more! If you have a few minutes, please complete this survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YM8BXS5.   

Send us your questions, stories and ideas for future episodes at parentingforfaith.org/podcast or email us at parentingforfaith@brf.org.uk

Thank you for listening today. Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF Ministries. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you are able to contribute to the cost of producing this podcast, please click here to give a one-off or regular gift: www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give. We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

In today’s episode, Jess talks with play therapist Lizzie Miller about why play matters far beyond childhood. Together they unpack how play helps us all (adults and children alike), how it can give us an insight into our teen and children’s lives and how God designed us to play. Whether you're parenting toddlers or teenagers, this episode encourages us to notice the unique ways your child is wired, embrace moments of connection, and discover how God can meet us through something as simple and profound as play.

Lizzie Miller is a Play and Creative Arts Therapist who is passionate about supporting children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. Her husband is a pastor of a church in Nottingham, and they have a busy house with 4 children aged between 12 and 6 and a bouncy cockapoo called Cocoa!

Links:

Book onto our Five Key Tools Course starting in September - https://www.brfresources.org.uk/products/five-key-tools-course-parenting-for-faith?srsltid=AfmBOoqKjt4Kclt7e0yjFGkerQBjKP4w87LQV6Jxj7bsUQeD0H1h2JMG

Living Well Family Services - https://livingwellfamilyservices.co.uk/

All Belong Hub - https://www.allbelonghub.org.uk/

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Thank you for listening today. Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF Ministries. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you are able to contribute to the cost of producing this podcast, please click here to give a one-off or regular gift: www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give. We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Change is inevitable and comes for us all no matter our age - whether it is starting a new school, moving house, welcoming a new sibling or changes in friendships!

In today's episode, Anna and Jess explore how we can help children and teenagers navigate moments of change with God at the centre.

Links:

The new Five Key Tools coming in September, sign up here -https://www.brfresources.org.uk/products/five-key-tools-course-parenting-for-faith?srsltid=AfmBOoq093y03Crhq1SmHzizOOR_245JQzRMMn4F_9_x1vQW4UjQaNDK

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

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In today’s episode, Anna is joined by The Clewer Initiative director Lois Bosatta to explore the reality of modern slavery and exploitation in communities across the UK. Together they identify what exploitation can look like, the warning signs parents and carers should be aware of and how we can have age-appropriate conversations with children and teenagers about trust, vulnerability and staying safe.

Trigger warning: this episode is focused on modern slavery but there is no in-depth detail included.

Links:

The Clewer Initiative https://clewer.org.uk/

Fearless from Crimestoppers https://crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless

Modern Slavery Awareness Module from The Clewer Initiative (free!) https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/

Children in the Shadows https://clewer.org.uk/resources/children-in-the-shadows-revisited

The Children’s Society - https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/our-work/lookcloser

‘The Orphan’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5VYaTepAQA

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Thank you for listening today. Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF Ministries. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you are able to contribute to the cost of producing this podcast, please click here to give a one-off or regular gift: www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give. We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.