The Parenting for Faith podcast

What does it mean to be made in the image of God and how can we help our children and teenagers understand it? In today’s episode, Anna chats with Taylor Bentliff about what this means for how we see ourselves, relate to others and care for the world around us. From a helpful jigsaw puzzle picture of how God is restoring his image in us, to finding a balance between feeling we need to be perfect and believing we never need to change, Taylor explores how we can talk about the image of God without piling on guilt or pressure. They also chat about relationships, caring for creation and how a starting point of wonder and gratitude can shape the way we live out our faith together. Taylor has dedicated the past decade to preaching and pioneering in the Christian media industry. As a huge extrovert, she loves to connect with others and share the authentic and messy reality of a life built on the truth of the Gospel. Taylor is on the Leadership Team for Newday - the UK's largest Christian youth event and charity dedicated to equipping the local church in discipling the next generation. Links: How To Be Human book https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/how-to-be-human?srsltid=AU7gw4WKipHzxMCNhrDLCZkJAFfIj4VYXyc3OCX842sKzPmqssXn7adP Newday February conference for youth leaders, parents, professionals working with young people https://www.newdaygeneration.org/conference 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 [email protected] 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.

What happens when we discover our children have a very different picture of God from the one we expected? In this episode, Anna chats with Chloe, Mark and Toro about trying the Key Tool of Unwinding with their children and teenagers, and what they discovered along the way. From imagining God as a pixelated character to wrestling with big questions about free will, prayer and whether God is in control, these families share honest stories of the conversations they’ve had. They explore how to listen with curiosity, gently broaden children’s understanding of God and know when to ask someone else for help, without feeling we have to have all the answers or get every conversation right. Links: Journeys in 2027 and upcoming events – https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/upcoming-events/ Save the Date – Tuesday 8th December for our Five Key Tools Q&A session in the evening. 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 [email protected] 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.

What picture of God are our children building from the things they hear, see and experience? In today’s episode, Anna and Jess introduce the third of the Five Key Tools: Unwinding. Along with Parenting for Faith founder, Rachel Turner, they explore how we can help our children and teenagers develop a healthy, balanced view of who God is. From noticing the little comments children make about God to asking open questions and listening with curiosity, discover how to explore what your child thinks without turning it into a right-or-wrong conversation. Discover practical ideas for gently broadening their understanding of God through everyday conversations, Bible stories and our own experiences of God. Links: Book onto The Foundry https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/the-foundry/ 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 [email protected] 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.

How can we help our children and teenagers see how the stories of the Bible fit together and what they have to do with their own lives? In today’s episode, Jess chats with Andrew and Charlotte Ollerton about their family resource, God’s Story, Our Story, and why helping children see the Bible as one big story can make such a difference. From making Bible time feel less like a lesson to talking about the tricky parts of Scripture, Andrew and Charlotte share practical ideas for exploring the Bible together, asking questions and connecting what we read with everyday life. And if you don’t feel confident about the Bible yourself, there’s encouragement here too: you don’t need to know all the answers to make a start and learn alongside your children. Andrew and Charlotte Ollerton live in south Wales with their three children. Charlotte works in a high school and loves stories and her allotment. Andrew is author of "The Bible Course" and "God's Book". They enjoy adventuring and travelling as a family. Links: BRF Online https://brfonline.org.uk/pages/parenting-for-faith Halloween resources https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/topics/halloween/ God Story, Our Story (Book & Cards) https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/gods-story-our-story-family-devotion-and-cards-b More resources from Andrew Ollerton https://www.andrewollerton.com/ Follow Andrew on social media https://www.instagram.com/andyollerton/ 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 [email protected] 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 this episode, Anna chats with Dan, Julie, Rachel and Thomas about the Key Tool of Framing and the different ways they’ve tried it out with their children and teenagers. From tricky questions about church and faith to conversations about money, identity, death and everyday situations, hear how these families are learning to bring God into what’s already happening. You’ll hear honest stories, simple ideas and plenty of encouragement to just give it a go and trust God to grow the seeds we plant. Links: The Five Key Tools Journey https://www.brfresources.org.uk/collections/parenting-for-faith-events/products/five-key-tools-course-parenting-for-faith Questions tool https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/questions/ 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 [email protected] 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.

How can we help our children and teenagers see where God is in the middle of everyday life? In today’s episode, Anna and Jess introduce the second of the Five Key Tools: Framing. Along with Parenting for Faith founder, Rachel Turner, they explore how we can help our teenagers and children make sense of their experiences with God in the picture. Without needing to have all the answers, discover how simple things like pointing out where you see God, explaining the ‘why’ behind what you do, encouraging questions and curiosity, and sharing your own experiences can help young people and children build a framework for a lifelong relationship with God. Links: The Five Key Tools Journey https://www.brfresources.org.uk/collections/parenting-for-faith-events/products/five-key-tools-course-parenting-for-faith The Forge Gathering https://www.brfresources.org.uk/collections/parenting-for-faith-events/products/the-forge-gathering The Foundry https://www.brfresources.org.uk/collections/parenting-for-faith-events/products/the-foundry Questions tool https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/questions/ 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 [email protected] 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.

How can we share our faith with our children and grandchildren in everyday life, without feeling we need to have all the answers? In this episode, Jess talks with Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin about Creating Windows, sharing stories from family life, the people who shaped her faith and simple ways to help teens and children catch a glimpse of God’s love. From praying together and sharing Bible stories to talking about the news and singing around the house, discover how faith can be included the ordinary moments of everyday life. The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, CD, MBE, was born and raised in Jamaica. Ordained priest in 1994, she later served as Chaplain to Her Late Majesty the Queen and became the first woman appointed Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. Consecrated Bishop of Dover in 2019, she participated in the Coronation of King Charles III in May 2023. Her autobiography, ‘The Girl From Montego Bay’, was published in 2025. Links: Parenting as a Church Leader Course https://www.brfresources.org.uk/collections/parenting-for-faith-events/products/parenting-as-a-church-leader-day-2 Halloween resources https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/topics/halloween/ Infant Baptism and Dedication Preparation resources https://brfonline.org.uk/programs/baptism-prep?category_id=265422 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 [email protected] 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.

How can we give our children little glimpses into our relationship with God? In today’s episode, Anna chats with Emma, James and Gemma about the Parenting for Faith tool of Creating Windows, sharing honest stories and simple ideas for helping children see what life with God can look like in everyday family life. Without pressure to get it right or needing to have all the answers, discover how small, everyday glimpses of our relationship with God can help children of all ages find their own ways of connecting with him. Links: Join us on The Five Key Tools Journey! https://www.brfresources.org.uk/collections/parenting-for-faith-events/products/five-key-tools-course-parenting-for-faith 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 [email protected] 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.

What if our children and teenagers don’t need to see a perfect faith, but a real one? In today’s episode, Anna and Jess introduce the first of the Five Key Tools: Creating Windows. Along with Parenting for Faith founder, Rachel Turner, they explore how children and teenagers can discover what life with God looks like by seeing and hearing how the adults around them connect with him in everyday life. From talking about how you pray when you’re struggling, to sharing where you’ve noticed God during the day, they look at how small, natural glimpses into our relationship with God can inspire children and teenagers to find their own ways of connecting with him. Links: Sign up and join The Five Key Tools Course Journey https://www.brfresources.org.uk/collections/parenting-for-faith-events/products/five-key-tools-course-parenting-for-faith Come and be a part of The Forge Gathering in November https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/theforge/ 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 [email protected] 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.

What if looking after ourselves could also help our children? In today’s episode, Anna chats with Christian fitness coach David Donaghue about the connections between faith, fitness and family life. They explore the pressure to put ourselves last, the power of small and sustainable habits, and how our children learn from what they see us doing. David is a Christian fitness coach, with a varied experience including church leadership. David's work includes helping busy parents improve their health and fitness with close support and accountability! Links: To join in with The Five Key Tools Journey, head to our webpage https://www.brfresources.org.uk/collections/parenting-for-faith-events/products/five-key-tools-course-parenting-for-faith David’s Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/david_donaghue/ 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 [email protected] 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.