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The Stand-Up TheologianWhy are we so weird about reading the Bible?The Bible is a rich and stunning tapestry of woven wisdom and truth - and yet we are bizarrely resistant to reading it. Why is that? And why do we treat it differently from other books and media? How can we read it more, and dig deeper? James Cary, the stand-up theologian, talks to Andrew Sach, author of: Dig Deeper into 1 & 2 Kings by Andrew Sach, Alasdair HendersonWhy not join the podcast's new and experimental Facebook Group?The Wycliffe Papers on FacebookAnd please consider becoming a Loyal Lollard for the e...
2025-10-1346 minThe Stand-Up TheologianWhy let the truth get in the way of a good story?James Cary talks to comedian Andy Kind, author of a new book, The Wayfarer, a laugh-out-loud memoir about his third attempt to walk the Pennine Way. They also talks about the state of stand-up, the impact of the pandemic and the line - or salty path - between truth and storytelling.Why not join the podcast's new and experimental Facebook Group?And consider become a Loyal Lollard for the extended version of this podcast. Go on over to The Wycliffe Paper and Upgrade to Paid.Get in touch via...
2025-09-2950 minThe Stand-Up TheologianWhy don't the English take themselves seriously?What is England's founding myth? Does anyone get excited about 1066? Which English nationalism on the march, people are getting nervous. Why do the English get queasy about flying the flag. And why do we keep making a joke of it? James Cary, Stand-Up Theologian, talks to Rhys Laverty about all of the above, and the even more awkward idea about being a Christian country. Can open. Worms everywhere! Enjoy! And comment. Why not join the podcast's new and experimental Facebook Group?Clips from the show: Fry and Laurie & That Australian stand up: James Donald Forbes McCann
2025-09-2255 minThe Stand-Up TheologianWhat is the Gospel according to (the Life of) Brian?The really controversial message of the Life of Brian is not what we think it is. Can we talk about the gospel that Brian actually preaches, which seems to be gospel the Pythons believed. How as that stood the test of time?In this episode, James Cary talks to evangelist, author and YouTuber, Glen Scrivener, one of the few men who can quote Life of Brian, Douglas Adams and Aquinas in the same breath. It turns out that Life of Brian comes from the same era as Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Terry Pratchett gets dragged in...
2025-09-1558 minThe Stand-Up TheologianIs Atheism Funny Any More?Stand Up Theologian, James Cary asks Dr. Andy Bannister: Is atheism funny anymore? In returning to his book The Atheist Who Didn’t Exist for a 10th anniversary edition, Andy reflects on how things have changed since the days of Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and the “new atheism.” What can we learn from comedy landmarks like Life of Brian, Father Ted, Ricky Gervais, or the contrast between The Simpsons and Family Guy? Why are comedians so often drawn to religion, and can humour really open the door to deeper reflection? Even sceptics like David Baddiel and Douglas Murray admit to year...
2025-09-0847 min
Cooper & Cary Have WordsCary Returns! The Stand-Up Theologian podcast is out now!Cary is back behind the mic. And Coops has written the theme tune - can you tell? And Cary is talking to friend of the show, Nate Morgan-Locke. Let's go!Shownotes and links here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2528873/episodes/17736377Further episodes will appear on The Stand-Up Theologian feed. Subscribe!Support the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server...
2025-09-0148 minThe Stand-Up TheologianIs Your Life a Movie or a Sitcom?In the very first episode, James Cary, the Stand-Up Theologian, is joined by former Popcorn Parenting podcast co-host Nate Morgan Locke for a lively conversation that jumps from Back to the Futureand Star Wars Episode I to sitcoms, storytelling, and even evangelistic preaching. Along the way, James confesses he only cares about story for the jokes—one reason he became a comedy writer—and explains why he loves jazz but not Charlie Parker. Nate tackles the monomyth, Into the Woods, and Save the Cat, before asking whether life is more like a movie or a sitcom, what you’d wish f...
2025-09-0148 minThe Stand-Up TheologianThe Stand-Up Theologian?Welcome to the Stand-Up Theologian podcast with James Cary.Find James's professional writing credits HERE.And read the latest headlines from the Wycliffe Papers HERE.Get in touch via text and tell me what you like about the showFind out about my touring show, God the Bible and Everything (in 60 minutes) and get in touch via my website. If you’re serious about the Bible and church history and like jokes, I’d recommend subscribing to The Wycliffe Papers. It's free. But you...
2025-08-1601 min
Cooper & Cary Have Words#180 Cooper & Cary Have The Last WordAnd so adieu, adieu, to yieu and yieu. What have we learned in seven years? What's changed? How have we changed - and why are conservative evangelicals so reluctant to admit to changing? I guess the clue is in the title... Anyway, here are Cooper & Cary's Last Words, with a few fresh jingles as well as some golden oldies.Keep in touch with Cary at Cary’s AlmanacKeep up to date with Coops' latest work here, his health situation here, and his sermons here.Celebrities burning themselves (Joe Gaudet)Trump th...
2024-12-121h 10Cooper & Cary Have Words#121 REPLAY Cooper and Cary Reunited Q&AAhead of the last ever episode dropping next time, Cooper and Cary thought this would make a good episode for our last 'replay'. Recorded in front of a tiny audience at Speak Life back in November 2021, this one has a bit of Cooper and Cary behind-the-scenes backstory and the importance of the absurd and daft jingles. And the interviewer/MC is friend of the show, the one who became Reformed Mythologist, Nate Morgan Locke.Support the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+...
2024-11-2941 minCooper & Cary Have Words#94 REPLAY The Rest is Guy FawkesBack in November 2020, we released this episode as "I'm Not Your Buddy Guy", which is a South Park reference Cary doesn't get, so he changed it to The Rest is Guy Fawkes, for obvious reasons. If you want to go to Cary's Almanac, you'll find that HERE.Support the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron....
2024-10-3145 minCooper & Cary Have Words#176 Is the Book of Job funny? w/ Ellie WienerCary has words with Ellie Wiener, a young ancient linguist whose bluff was called and she found herself researching a PhD on the Book of Job. Cary wonders if the beginning is so tragic it teeters over into comedy. And when God speaks to Job, is He sarcastic? Ellie has some thoughts.Support the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by...
2024-07-0451 minCooper & Cary Have Words#175 Why Politics is NOT downstream from Culture w/ Dr Graham ShearerCary has words with Dr Graham Shearer about politics following his talk entitled: “Contemporary Politics and the Crisis of the Spiritual Sense”. Turns out politics is not downstream from culture, as Cary had often assumed. Who knew? Well, Dr Graham knew. He's a Lecturer in Theology at Union Theological College, Belfast, so I guess he would, right?Support the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C D...
2024-06-2052 minCooper & Cary Have Words#170 Questioning Faith (With Randy Newman)Cary has words with friend of the show, Randy Newman, author of Questioning Evangelism, Mere Evangelism and a new book about spiritual journey called, Questioning Faith. This is a conversation about how God uses us despite our terrible attempts at evangelism, and how non-believers are often stopped in their tracks by unexpected things. And it turns out there's one book by CS Lewis that neither Cary or Newman can understand or get into. Find out what it is in this episode.Support the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bo...
2024-04-1155 minCooper & Cary Have WordsREPLAY EASTER SPECIAL: #139 Did Jesus Descend Into Hell?From November 2022. Cooper and Cary have words about THAT line in the Apostles' Creed. What exactly was Jesus doing between his death and resurrection?https://journal.rts.edu/article/he-descended-into-hell/Support the showSupport the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron.Encouragement and/or open derision should be addressed here: cooperandcary@gmail...
2024-03-2947 minCooper & Cary Have Words#169 Farewell, 2023Well, that was 2023. Join James and Barry as they choose their favourite episodes, dive into the C&C mailbag, and talk about their favourite books, films, tv, podcasts, and moments of 2023. Pull up a cocoa, recline by the glowing hearth, and - sure, go ahead - stoke the auld acquaintance, as we see out another year together.Support the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive...
2023-12-2850 minCooper & Cary Have Words#168 Space Invaders?James and Barry have extended words about Unidentified Autonomous (or Anomalous, or Aerial) Phenomena - UAPs to their friends. Strange things are being seen in the skies, even by highly trained and highly sceptical USAF fighter pilots, there is video evidence which has been made publicly available, and these things are being discussed at the highest levels of government. What's going on? Why have governments previously wanted to keep quiet about it? And how should Christians think about these things? Is it a threat to historic, biblical Christianity - or confirmation of it?UAP footage on NBC...
2023-12-1453 minCooper & Cary Have Words#167 Land Of Revivals (With Jonathan Thomas)Cooper and Cary have words about spiritual revivals with Jonathan Thomas, writer and presenter of the documentary Welsh Awakenings. Jonathan is pastor of Cornerstone Church Abergavenny, and the presenter of All Things Considered on BBC Radio Wales.Watch the documentary trailer here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/welshawakeningsJonathan's book, Intentional Interruptions: Learning to be Interrupted the Way God Intended: https://tinyurl.com/2e4nrdamSupport the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything...
2023-11-3045 minCooper & Cary Have Words#166 Should I Watch The Chosen?James and Barry have words about the TV juggernaut that is The Chosen. Lots of their friends love it. But James and Barry have... thoughts. Is The Chosen a 2CV - second commandment violation - and if not, is it still worth watching?Here's the Justin Peters Youtube VideoCary’s Water into Wine showSupport the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on...
2023-11-1643 minCooper & Cary Have Words#165 Power And The Church (With Mark Stirling)Cooper and Cary have words about power and its abuse with Mark Stirling, former medical doctor and pastor. He's the author of Not So with You: Power and Leadership for the Church. Mark's book: Not So With You (Amazon UK)Not So With You (Amazon US) The spate of recent scandals of power abuse by leaders within the evangelical world suggests something is wrong in our churches. When a leader misuses power, they have misunderstood and misrepresented God and the gospel. This volume addresses the key underlying issue of what a biblical and healthy u...
2023-11-0249 minCooper & Cary Have Words#164 Do Not Be Anxious About Anything?James and Barry have words about the shift from "being anxious" to "having anxiety". What does anxiety have to do with idols? What are the reasons behind the current "anxiety epidemic"? Is anxiety a condition that ought to be pathologised? Is looking back at historic "trauma" always a helpful way to improve mental health? And how does our new identity in Christ change things?ReferencesThe Student Health Crisis Is A Myth https://unherd.com/2023/09/the-student-mental-health-crisis-is-a-myth/Why Do Teenage Girls Feel Unsafe? https://unherd.com/thepost/why-do-so-many-teenage-girls-feel-unsafe/Humans Are More...
2023-10-1946 minCooper & Cary Have Words#163 Should More Christians Write Novels? (With Thomas Umstattd)James and Barry have extended words with Thomas Umstattd (@ThomasUmstattd) about writing. In 2009, Thomas started AuthorTechTips.com, a website to help authors use the web to promote their books. In 2014, Thomas’s blog post Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed went viral and reached over a million people in just a few weeks. As a podcaster, he hosts the Novel Marketing Podcast, and the Christian Publishing Show.Support the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+...
2023-10-0549 minCooper & Cary Have Words#162 Quick to Listen, Slow to Have WordsJames and Barry discuss the art of listening. What does the Bible have to say about it? And how does it relate to anger? Are we bad at listening because it's a selfless thing to do? After all, there's no "I" in "LISTENING" is there? Oh wait.Support the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Podcasts. Or get everything on C&C+, together with video, and access to the exclusive C&C Discord server, by becoming a Patron....
2023-09-2149 minCooper & Cary Have Words#161 Man Up Or Man Down? (With Matt Fuller)Cooper and Cary have words with Matt Fuller, pastor of Christ Church Mayfair in London - yup, the most expensive one on the British Monopoly board. Matt is the author of Reclaiming Masculinity: Seven Biblical Principles for Being the Man God Wants You to Be. (Cary has known Matt for 25 years and is fine with the fact that Matt did not dedicate this book to him, but went with two other guys instead...)Support the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on A...
2023-09-0746 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSeven Signs of the Secret King #9 So Many Fish!Hope you like fish! Peter and the disciples end up with waaaay more than they bargained for – and Peter has another one of this funny turns. This miraculous catch is the ninth sign of seven, which doesn’t make any sense, but then again, John’s gospel is all about Jesus’s abundance! And brace yourself for fun facts about fishing indoors on ice with a fire, catfish noodling and trout tickling.Here’s a picture of that fragment of John’s gospel from Jam on John.Music: Have You Seen the Sign? By Michael J Tinker fro...
2023-04-1422 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSeven Signs of the Secret King #8 The Ultimate ComebackIt's Easter! And the best sign of the seven is the, er, eighth! Jesus raised Lazarus, but what happens when Jesus is crucified? You probably know this one...In this episode, we focus on the reaction of Thomas in John 20:24-31.But also, what have you touched? And how many pyramids were built? And how tall were they, in football pitches? And what happened in 1311 in Lincoln that became a world beater? Plus more from Jam's massive brain in Jam on John.Sketch by James Cary. Performed by Nat and Rob Holman....
2023-04-0723 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSeven Signs of the Secret King #7 Death is not the EndWhat did a farmer find in the ground that turned out to be one of the discoveries of the century? So big, it can’t be measured in football pitches! Today, Zoe turns up in John’s Gospel and, more importantly, Jesus turns tears into joy. But there are definitely tears as we look at Jesus’s seventh sign, featuring his friend Lazarus. Read all about it in John 11.Music: Home in Heaven by Slugs and BugsSketch written by James CarySketch and readings performed by Nat and Rob Holman.Suppor...
2023-03-3122 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSeven Signs of the Secret King #6 Turning on the LightsJam explains that he just doesn’t understand camping, and Ed confesses to being baffled by how people can play music. Fun facts on dogs, dolphins and owls, and a sketch in which a funny thing happens on the way to the Pool of Siloam. Jesus does his SIXTH sign in John 9:1-7, turning on the lights for a man born blind.Sketch by James Cary, performed by Rob and Nat Holman.Song: Have You Seen the Sign? by Michael J Tinker from Michael and the Topsy Turvy KingdomQuestions...
2023-03-2420 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSeven Signs of the Secret King #5 Walking on WaterWhen were you last exhausted? You were just so tired, you couldn’t go on. Ed has an epic aquatic story that will blow your mind, and Jam explains why he doesn’t like water. And get ready to shout “Ego Eimi!” It’ll make sense at the time. This is the Fifth Sign of the Secret King from John 6:16-20 Sketch by James Cary, performed by Nat and Rob HolmanSong: There is No Mountain High Enough from Dumbrocks QuestionsU5s What did Jesus do in this story...
2023-03-1720 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSeven Signs of the Secret King #4 So Much Food!When were you last really REALLY hungry? And there was either no food, or weird food? How long can you go without food? Longer than an emperor penguin? A bear? A crocodile? This time, Ed and Jam look at the fourth sign, and the only one in all four gospels (can you name all four?), the Feeding of the 5000 and discover that only Jesus gives us what we need. Song: A New New Day by Awesome CutlerySketch by James Cary performed by Rob and Nat Holman Questions...
2023-03-1020 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSeven Signs of the Secret King #3 Missing the PointEver been stuck somewhere for 38 years? How bad can traffic be? And when Jesus does something amazing, do we miss the point? What is work? Is this too many questions? And what was life like was Jam and Ed were ten? This week, the third sign in John 5:1-16.Sketch by James Cary, performed by Rob and Nat HolmanSong: Get up by Slugs & Bugs featuring Zeke Mitchell from Sing the Bible Vol. 3Boogie along to the video Questions
2023-03-0320 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSeven Signs of the Secret King #2 Miles Away!The SECOND sign of the secret King in John's gospel: Jesus heals an official's son when he's literally miles away! And loads of fun facts about very strange-but-true Royal officials. After all, why should the King carve his own meat, or wind up a clock?Sketch written by James Cary and performed by Rob and Nat Holman.Song is May My Mind by Michael J Tinker from Mission To Dendros Mix TapeAnd why not try the Mission to Dendros comedy series, written by Jam Cary!Theme and background music via licence from...
2023-02-2420 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSeven Signs of the Secret King #1 So Much Wine!Ed and Jam are back for a new series carrying on with their explorations into the Gospel of John! But what are the seven signs of the secret king? The first is the most famous miracle of all - Jesus turns water into wine. Find out more about that massive picture by Veronese here.Sketch written by James Cary and performed by Rob and Nat Holman.Song: The Hero by Awesome CutlerySupport the show
2023-02-1721 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSChristmas with John #5 Beyond ChristmasBonkers! Amazing! Unbelievable! Really? If you don't believe it, come and see for yourself. The final episode in the series. Whatever age your children are, find out together about the selfie toaster, the baby mop and the time Jam met his favourite TV star. And then stay to hear how Nathanael how to find out for himself if Jesus really was the real deal. Let's do the same in 2023. Reading and sketch performed by Anna Boon and Cameron Potts with James Cary.Support the show
2022-12-3022 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer #7 We Will Be Like JesusHow was your summer? Jam swam in the sea and knew Ed would be proud. And took another unexpected dip... How many cats are there in Rome? How many capital cities can you get around in 24 hours? But there is amazing city, with a tree and a river that brings us all hope. We read about it in Revelation 22. It's very encouraging! Along with your emails. Drops us a line.Reading from Rob and Nat Holman.Poem - What's Your Favourite Tree? - written and read by James CaryOur song is Home...
2022-09-0223 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer #5 I Am Loved & ForgivenA story about whale vomit that doesn't involve Jonah? And listen in for the brain exploding story of two brothers; Reg & Richard. If it wasn't one of Jam's fun facts we would refuse to believe it could be true. But that's not even the most incredible story in the episode! That's because this is the one where Jesus tells us the story about two other brothers. Both got lost, in very different ways.Listen in because all of us, need to know the joy of coming home to our heavenly father, because with Jesus.... I am lost...
2022-08-1922 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSAdventure of Christmas! #5 Wise Men's AdventureHow do you behave in front of a king or a queen? And what's the secret message of the Queen's handbag? The Wise Men come from the East and have to work out what they're going to do in front of the king in Matthew 2.Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company.Music by Randall Goodgame from Slugs and Bugs Family ChristmasAnd SoundstripeSee the full Adventure of Christmas Youtube video hereReadings and sketches performed by...
2021-12-2421 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSAdventure of Christmas! #4 The Shepherds' AdventureWhat's just so exciting, you just can't keep it in?! And does it involve gherkins? Things get weird pretty fast with Amy as special guest with Ed and Jam. But there are a load of fun facts before we get onto the hillside and hang out with the shepherds in Luke 2:8-18. Now there's something to shout about.Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company.See the full Adventure of Christmas Youtube video hereMusic by David and Yvonne Lyon...
2021-12-1720 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSAdventure of Christmas! #3 That's a Nice NameThe Christmas adventure continues with Joseph and the Angel - and a name that's also a job title. But what even is a cooper, a fletcher and a whitesmith? And why does a cooper need a hooper?Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company.Music from Slugs and Bugs Family Christmas AlbumReadings and sketches performed by Anna Nicholson and Meg Blowey.Sketch written and produced by James Cary. Recorded at Crown Lane Studio.Support the show
2021-12-1022 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSAdventure of Christmas! #2 Mary's AdventureWe continue our Christmas adventure with Mary and the return of the Angel. God is ripping up Mary's wedding plans - what a relief that no-one will be throwing shoes at her! (Oh, that's one of the fun facts about wedding. I know. Jam? No.)Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company.Music from Awesome Cutlery - A Long Long Long Long Time AgoReadings and sketches performed by Anna Nicholson and Meg Blowey.Sketch written and produced by James...
2021-12-0320 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSAdventure of Christmas! #1 No Words To ExplainIt's CHRISTMAS! Nearly. Steady on. Whoa there! Hold your jingling horses. We kick of our Pre-Christmas adventure with Zechariah, Elizabeth and an Angel, from Luke 1:5-24. And fun facts about very weird animals who react very strangely in a crisis.Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company.Readings and sketches performed by Anna Nicholson and Meg Blowey.Sketch written and produced by James Cary. Recorded at Crown Lane Studio.Support the show
2021-11-2622 min
Act One PodcastScreenwriter James CarySend us a textAct One Podcast - Episode 18 - Interview with Screenwriter, James Cary.James Cary is the co-creator and co-writer of the BBC comedy BLUESTONE 42. His other TV credits include MIRANDA, MY HERO and MY FAMILY as well as co-writing several series with comedian, Milton Jones. James has also script-edited and written for a number of other British comedy series including CONCRETE COW, RECORDED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES, BRIDGET & EAMON and CITIZEN KHAN. James is also a podcaster and the author of several books including "The Sacred Art of Joking" and "The...
2021-10-011h 40
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer Fun #8 Locked Up!When were you last trapped, stuck or locked in? Hear how Ed's babysitter ended up cracking an accidental escape room, and why you can't keep your donkey in a bath tub after 7pm in Alabama. AND how to live the BEST life aka The Blessed life. But we're going to meet opposition if we do what Jesus says. Blessed are the Persecuted, says Jesus, and Peter and John in Acts 4 find out what that really means.Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough.Beatitudes Song by...
2021-08-2023 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer Fun #7 A Peace of CakeDon't we mean a piece of cake? Nope. Blessed are the Peacemakers. Especially with swindlers like Zacchaeus around. Jesus wanted to have tea (and cake) with him. Shocking! He was such a bad tax collector, he might as well have put a tax on beards. That's just one of our fun facts. And when did you last have to say sorry? And why do pork pies keep coming back in this podcast?Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough.Song: God's Kingdom is Here by Michael...
2021-08-1321 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer Fun #6 From A DistanceJesus is so powerful, he could heal people from a distance. At least he can if you're pure in heart. Jam and Ed talk about what that means, along with tales of pure water and greetings from Chile. And when did you last get properly wet and muddy?Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough.Sketch written and produced by James Cary. Recorded at Crown Lane Studio.Support the show
2021-08-0624 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer Fun #5 Mercy me!Ed and Jam are joined in the studio by Anna (Nicks) and Anna (Nukes) and we hear traumatic tales of holidays gone horribly wrong. And we think about what it means to be merciful, turning to that hero of that parable, The Good Samaritan.Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough.Sketch written and produced by James Cary. Recorded at Crown Lane Studio.Music: Love One Another by Randall Goodgame/Slugs and BugsKillers Whales FX by MBARI_MARS CC...
2021-07-3022 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer Fun #4 Hungry and ThirstyEd and Jam are joined in the studio by Johnny, Freya and some Emperor Penguins. And we're looking at what it is to hunger and thirst for Christ, finding Anna in the Temple. She's 84!Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough.Sketch written and produced by James Cary. Recorded at Crown Lane Studio.Emperor Penguins: Under Creative Commons licenceMusic: Awesome Redeemer from DumbrocksIf you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.o...
2021-07-2320 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer Fun #3 Seeking to be MeekMeekness is not weakness! The best life is the blessed life - and we find out how Jesus shows us what meekness looks like. We think about taming wild animals, antelopes and Beefalo - and why you should NEVER try to ride a zebra. And we're in Luke Chapter 22, starting at verse 47 - and we wonder what the disciples made of it.Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough.Sketch written and produced by James Cary. Recorded at Crown Lane Studio.Plus some music...
2021-07-1621 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer Fun #2 Blessing in Sadness?The best life is the blessed life - in the sad times too. When were you last really sad? And how do you make a dog sad? You might not like the answer! And what happens when a baby giraffe is born? And some weird facts about why a moth drinks the tears of birds... Plus the widow at Nain has a wonderful surprise thanks to Jesus.Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome, Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough.Sketch written and produced by James Cary. Recorded at Crown Lane Studio.
2021-07-0821 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer Fun #1 Living the Blessed LifeEd and Jam are back with the FIRST in a Summer Series on the Beatitudes.How do we have the best life? It's all about the blessed life. But what would your best day be? And would it involve pork pie's, like Jam's would? And what happens when the little ones come to Jesus? What can they teach us about the best life? We look at Mark 10:13-16. Plus a sketch, a quiz and a song from Slugs and Bugs. What could be better?Readings and sketches read and performed by Anna Nicholson, Anna Newcome...
2021-07-0223 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSMeals with Jesus #7 - Invite to the BanquetIce Cream? Or Sausage Rolls? That's the big question that Ed and Jam somehow end up talking about, as well as the oldest invitation to a party that's probably finished by now. But most importantly, Ed explains the best news from Luke 14: 15-24 about the most amazing party that we're all invited to.Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here.Reading from International Children's Bible.Reading and sketch performed by Cameron Potts and Anna McGarahan. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew.The song...
2021-04-0923 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSMeal with Jesus #6 - Supper in EmmausWhen did you last thing something had gone horribly wrong - and it hadn't? Plus possums, frogs and singing dogs. Oh, and an encounter on the Road to Emmaus with the risen Jesus!Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here.Reading from International Children's Bible.Reading and sketch performed by Cameron Potts and Anna McGarahan. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew.The song is He is Risen from Caroline at Gabriel music.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with...
2021-04-0221 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSMeals with Jesus #5 - The Last SupperWhat meal are you most looking forward to? Ed and Jam are asking about the meal Jesus was looking forward to, after the Last Supper. So the Last Supper isn't the last supper? Ed explains. And some fun pizza facts, and Ed whips out his Italian skills.Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here.Reading from International Children's Bible.Reading and sketch performed by Cameron Potts and Anna McGarahan. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew.The song is Jesus When You Died by Awesome Cutlery
2021-03-2622 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSMeals with Jesus #4 - Best Seat in the HouseWhat have you queued up for? Did you long to be at the front of the queue? Why? And do you want to eat your dinner under the sea or over the Grand Canyon? No? Okay, well think about what Jesus has to say to those important people gathered for a meal That's what we're thinking about today in Luke 14.Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here.Reading from International Children's Bible.Reading and sketch performed by Anna Boon and Anna Nicholson. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew.
2021-03-1920 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSMeals with Jesus #3 - Mary & MarthaThere's a war going on in the air between moths and bats? Did you know that? Bats are experts at listening, like we need to be. Like Mary. Not running around trying to do everything like Martha. That's what we're thinking about today in Luke 10:38-42.Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here.Reading from International Children's Bible.Reading and sketch performed by Anna Boon and Anna Nicholson. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew.The song 'Your Word' is from Dumbrocks. Find out more and get r...
2021-03-1219 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSMeals with Jesus #2 - Simon's ShowEd and Jam are back and holding their noses with great thankfulness. Are you thankful? What's your favourite smell? We're talking about Meals with Jesus and something off happens with perfume. Just feel for any dogs nearby... We're in Luke 7:36-50.Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here.Reading from International Children's Bible.Reading and sketch performed by Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew.'This is what Jesus said' by the Cannell family. For more info, contact charlie.cannell@gmail.com
2021-03-0521 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSMeals with Jesus #1 - Lunch with LeviEd and Jam are back with lunch. Including the world's most expensive pizza and some crushed beetles. We also take a quick trip to Papua New Guinea. And we're talking about Meals with Jesus. This time Lunch with Levi, in Luke 5:27-32.Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here.Reading from International Children's Bible. Reading and sketch performed by Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew.'When' by Laura and Toby Metcalfe.Get hold of Meals with Jesus by Ed Drew here.
2021-02-2619 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSGod With Us... So We WorshipEd, Amy and Jam are back with one last Christmas hurrah talking about best Christmas gifts ever. And here's your Christmas bonus gift. Not just one but TWO sketches, about the wise men meeting Jesus. And a tune from Awesome Cutlery.Get Michael J Tinker's fab new Christmas Album (Bandcamp & Website)Reading from International Children's Bible and Sketch performed by Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew.Episode recorded and produced by James Cary.Music licensed from Soundstripe.If you have any questions or...
2020-12-3023 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSGod With Us... When Evil ReignsWe are at peak Christmas. Ed 'the Parnsip', Amy 'the Carrot' and James 'the swan eater' talk about being king or queen for the day, fires and homework. More fun facts and we hear what King Herod says to his advisor when the Wise Men have gone. And more festive tunes from Michael J Tinker.Get Michael J Tinker's fab new Christmas Album (Bandcamp & Website)Reading from International Children's Bible and Sketch performed by Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew.Episode recorded and produced by James...
2020-12-2421 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSGod With Us... When Jesus ComesEd, Jam and Amy have more Christmas cheer finding out how God is with us in the mess of life. Amy has some fun facts about sprouts and Jam has a sketch in which Ebeneezer Scrooge gets more than he bargained for when he sends a child out to get a turkey. And we go Down Down with Michael J Tinker.Get Michael J Tinker's fab new Christmas Album (Bandcamp & Website)Reading from International Children's Bible and Sketch performed by Freya Storch and Johnny Fairclough. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew....
2020-12-1818 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSGod With Us... When It Falls ApartDo you get weird dreams? In this episode, Ed and Jam ponder Joseph's weird dream and deliver another help of fun facts about tigers. And how do you catch a bat?Get Michael J Tinker's fab new Christmas Album (Bandcamp & Website)Reading from International Children's Bible and Sketch performed by Cameron and Anna Potts. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew.Episode recorded and produced by James Cary.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We'd love to hear your s...
2020-12-1121 min
Faith in Kids 4 KIDSGod With Us... Through The AgesEd and Jam are back with bells on. Jingle bells, and more fun facts, and a sketch about the birth of a special boy who isn't GASP Jesus. Who is the laughing boy who's been born.Get Michael J Tinker's fab new Christmas Album (Bandcamp & Website)Reading from International Children's Bible and Sketch performed by Cameron and Anna Potts. Sketch written by James Cary with Ed Drew.Episode recorded and produced by James Cary.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. W...
2020-12-0420 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSLight Wins!Ed, Amy and Jam are back for a special autumnal episode, which something about tigers you really didn't expect, and might just save your life. We don't need to be afraid of the dark, or the spooky stuff of Halloween because Jesus is the Light. And Light always wins!Let Your Light Shine by Johnny Burns (AMAZON, Apple & Spotify)Let Your Light Shine by Randall Goodgame (Apple & Good Book)Let Your Light Shine by Michael J Tinker (Bandcamp & AMAZON)Reading by Ian Ridley from International Children's BibleEpisode recorded and produced...
2020-10-2323 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSInto the UnknownSchool is back and it's all quite uncertain, so Ed, Jam and Amy are back with some encouraging words from Joshua 1, as well as some pretty weird schools in the fun facts. And a song from Dumbrocks, Don't it Blow Your Mind.Watch Jam's Joshua YouTube videos here.Episode recorded and produced by James Cary.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We'd love to hear your stories, feedback and encouragements.Please prayerfully consider making a donation to the ministry of...
2020-09-0222 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer 7 - SINGINGEd can't sing, but that doesn't stop him doing it - because we were made to sing God's praises - and other songs that are hard to recognise when Josh sings them. Ed is challenged to pick out six different instruments, some of which he'd never heard of, and one which might explode. In this episode, we look forward to gathering round the throne and singing praises to God. What a way to end the summer!Revelation 5:11-13 read by Anna Nicholson. Read it HEREHe's Coming Back Again is by Awesome Cutlery...
2020-08-2620 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer 6 - LANGUAGESTake a deep breath and count to five. But in what language? Ed and Jam (and Josh with back up from big sister Beth) talk about the wonderful world of languages, how they started, where they'll end up (hint: around the throne of Jesus, Revelation 7:9-10) and how the Russians have lots of words for Blue. There's also a chat with Mark Vernon in Gambia!Revelation 7:9-10 read by Anna Nicholson. Read it HEREHome in Heaven is sung by Randall Goodgame and can be found on the Sing the Gospel...
2020-08-1924 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer 5 - SHEEPEd and Jam (and Josh and friend) talk about sheep, getting lost, sock fairies, and leaving things on trains, as well as John 10: 3-4; 11-15.Watch Challenge Ed on the Faith in Kids Youtube ChannelJohn 10: 3-4; 11-15 read by Anna Nicholson. Read it HEREWatch "An Ode To My Former Owner" by Members of the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra on YouTubeSingalong with Randall Goodgame's Shepherd Dad on YouTubeED'S GOT QUESTIONS3-5 What animal are we like?
2020-08-1221 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer 4 - BREADEd and Jam (and Josh and friend) talk about Bread, Quails, Combine Harvesters, Mount Vesuvius and Luke 22:14-19.Look up the massive Quail drop in Numbers 17Challenge Ed - Toast dropped from the roof of Ed's House on the Faith in Kids Youtube ChannelLuke 22:14-19 read by Anna Nicholson. Read it HEREJesus when you Died by Awesome Cutlery Singalong HEREED'S GOT QUESTIONS3-5 What food and what drink does Jesus use to explain his death to his friends?
2020-08-0518 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer 3 - WATEREd and Jam (and Josh and friend) talk about the miracle that is water, as well as miracles involving water and Jesus in Matthew 14:22-33. And lots of fun facts about surviving floods.To see a flood in a weather report, click here.This is Jam's Magic Jumping Coin Experiment Challenge that can't be done. (Prove us wrong)You can watch Ed's successful Water, Bottle, Egg Experiment on the Faith in Kids YouTube channel.Matthew 14:22-33 read by Anna Nicholson. Read it HERE.Faith is being Sure...
2020-07-2921 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer 1 - LIGHTEd and Jam (and Josh, briefly) are back look at Light, along with Pale Throated Slots, and trying to figure out how many Christmas lights you need for your house to be visible from Space.Play along with Ed on the Hidden Picture Quiz Challenge HERE. For answers plus LOADS more objects to find GO HERE.Light Your Light Shine by Michael J Tinker words and music hereQUESTIONS from Matthew 5:14-163-5’s What do we need when it is dark?5-7’s How are we like...
2020-07-1521 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSSummer's Coming!Ed and Jam (and Josh, briefly) are back, introducing what's coming up this summer, looking back over Mark's gospel and ahead to Light, Bread, Sheep and lots more. Fun facts ride again, along with a serious challenge for Ed that makes his cheeks go numb.Episode recorded and produced by James Cary.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback....
2020-07-0814 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSIt's All about Grace with Michael J TinkerEd and Jam are back and talking about to Michael Tinker about God's amazing grace. And he introduces to a bunch of characters going on a space adventure. For more information about Michael's CDs and the Mission to Dendros Space Adventure, go HERE.For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org Email us at podcast@faithinkids.org and let us know what you think of the show. Or just tell us stuff, or the place where you heard the show. Recorded and produced by James Cary.Theme Music: 99 Ba...
2020-06-3019 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSTravelling with Jesus #6 - A MountainEd and Jam are travelling with Jesus up a mountain and it gets pretty wild, especially if you like seeing people who died over a thousand years earlier! More fun facts fight off with amazing mountain facts! We're in Matthew 17: 1-9 at an event known as The Transfiguration when John, James and Peter get to see the true glory of Christ.For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org Email us at podcast@faithinkids.org and let us know what you think of the show. Or just tell us stuff, or the p...
2020-06-2322 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSTravelling with Jesus #5 - A LakeEd and Jam are travelling with Jesus to a lake! More fun facts fight off with old lakes, new lakes, cold lakes and a boiling one! We're in Matthew 14:22-32 when Jesus walks on the water. And so does Peter! For a little while. And then he sinks.For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org Email us at podcast@faithinkids.org and let us know what you think of the show. Or just tell us stuff, or the place where you heard the show. Sketch performed by Anna Newcome an...
2020-06-1621 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSTravelling with Jesus #4 - A BeachEd and Jam are travelling with Jesus to the beach! More fun facts fight off, cries of 'I want more' and wondering what would happen if Blackpool were taken over by sinister donkeys. We're in Matthew 13:14-21 when, spoilers, Jesus feeds 5000 men and their families until the crowd couldn't eat any more.Look at EXTREME PLANE LANDINGS at St Martin's beach!For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org Email us at podcast@faithinkids.org and let us know what you think of the show. Or just tell us stuff, o...
2020-06-0922 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSTravelling with Jesus #3 - A Posh HouseEd and Jam are travelling with Jesus to a posh house. More fun facts about weird houses, including tiny ones and one that's under water. And Jam reveals what he's really good at. It's a surprisingly useless skill. We're in Matthew 9:9-13 and thinking about Jesus eating with tax collectors.For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org Email us at podcast@faithinkids.org and let us know what you think of the show. Or just tell us stuff, or the place where you heard the show. Sketch pe...
2020-06-0221 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSTravelling with Jesus #2 - A DesertEd and Jam are travelling with Jesus to a desert and some of Jam's fun facts blow Ed's mind. And a listener tells us about a campsite in Death Valley. We're in Matthew 4:1-11 and thinking about Jesus resisting temptation from the Devil.For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org Email us at podcast@faithinkids.org and let us know what you think of the show. Or just tell us stuff, or the place where you heard the show. Sketch performed by Iain Ridley & Anna Ni...
2020-05-2623 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSTravelling with Jesus #1 - A RiverRe-live Summer 2019 when holidays were possible! Ed and Jam travel with Jesus to a river. The River Jordan, if you're asking. We're in Matthew 3:13-17. Ed tells a dad joke. There's also a new feature: FUN FACTS FIGHT OFF! And Jam invents a new kebab called The Naga Fireballs with Extra Chilli Sauce.For more information on Faith in Kids, go to Faithinkids.org Email us at podcast@faithinkids.org and let us know what you think of the show. Or just tell us stuff, or the place where you heard t...
2020-05-1920 minFaith in Kids 4 KIDSEphesians #9 Be SoldiersGrab some shoes, a cushion, a coat, a belt, a stick and a hat as Ed and Jam find out the war that's been raging for thousands of years, and what armour we need to be soldiers to fight that war and stand our ground.Ephesians 6:11-18 read by Iain RidleySketch by James Cary with Ed Drew. Performed by Rob and Nat Holman from 4Front Theatre.Song: Your Word by DumbrocksEpisode recorded and produced by James Cary.Theme Music: 99 Bananas Written By Stephen Keech Performed By Fantoms
2020-05-1230 min