Are you a helicopter parent? What about snow plow parenting? Do you just need to grit your teeth and endure the teenage years? Listen in to a fun filled episode about the highs and lows of parenting teens to be hope-filled. Join in the laughter as the team are joined by Karen and Amanda, both rich in wisdom, as they help us take a step towards hope as we consider God’s good design within this age of opportunity.
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Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's ministry leader for a large church in London for 12 years, before setting up Faith in Kids in 2017. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He’s married to Mary and they have three children.
Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. She co-hosts the Faith in Parents podcast. She lives in Liverpool with her husband Ste and their four lively children. She is passionate about teaching the Bible to children faithfully, simply and creatively. Amy is happiest on a beach or adventuring with her family.
Amanda Naves - Is the director of the church-based intern scheme for BCUK. Originally from Canada, she trained with CCEF before moving to the UK, she is involved in a number of ministry areas in her local church, including pastoral care and meeting with teenagers.
Karen Sleeman - Is the pastoral associate for families in her local church and enjoys working with parents, children and adolescents. She has completed the BCUK intern Scheme and has training in child and adolescent mental health and is working towards accreditation as a family therapist.
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As our children shoot up, the challenges grow too, who will they listen to as they work these things out?
Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are launching on 2 May for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.