In this episode, Ed and Jam talk about some killer stats (see below for sources) - and they really are compelling. It may feel like we're fighting a losing battle, but actually parents and the Bible have far more influence on kids than you might think. So Christian parents can have confidence in their status as parents and their habit of opening the Bible with them. Turns out it works. Who knew?
This is the Faith in Parents podcast for parents who want to read the Bible with their kids, from toddlers to teens. For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org
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Readings performed by Anna Nicholson and Ian Ridley
Produced by James Cary
Theme Music: Seize the Day. Written By Shawn Michael Williams, Hipp Sarah Hart. Performed By Lion's Heart
Church of England mapping survey
https://www.comresglobal.com/polls/church-of-england-mapping-survey/
At what age did practicing Christians come to faith?
At what age did you stop considering yourself to be a member of this religious group?
Gen Z: Rethinking culture
https://yfc.co.uk/rethinkingculture/
Who or what influences the way you think about faith or religion?
Talking Jesus: Youth
https://talkingjesus.org/about/
Which two or three reasons were most important in bringing
practicing young people to faith?
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.