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Famalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsFamily Crisis: How Parents Help Young Adults Through Hard TimesHow do families navigate crisis in the young adult years — when independence is growing but support is still essential?In this episode, Gareth, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby reflect on the challenges of facing unexpected crises as young adults, exploring how faith, support networks, and honest communication shape resilience during difficult seasons. They share personal experiences of navigating uncertainty, discuss how crises often arrive without warning, and consider how these moments can deepen both character and faith.The conversation highlights the importance of prayer, trusted friendships, and strong family relationships when life feels unstable. They explore ho...
2026-02-1239 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsFamily Crisis: How Parents Help Teens Through Trauma and Hard TimesHow do families navigate crisis when children become teenagers — and help them process fear, pressure, and uncertainty?In this honest and personal episode, Gareth, Lizzy, and their children reflect on the crises they experienced during the teenage years, including the impact of COVID-19, parental work stress, spiking, and more. Together they explore how these experiences affected their mental wellbeing, relationships, and faith, and how family support, honest communication, and shared experiences helped them navigate difficult seasons.The family discuss how teenagers often carry the emotional weight of family stress while trying to protect one another, an...
2026-02-0534 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsFamily Crisis: How Parents Help Children Through Hard TimesHow do families navigate crisis when children are young — and keep faith, hope, and connection alive?In this episode, the Robinsons share personal stories of family crisis, including hospital emergencies, miscarriage, theft, and moving house, and reflect on how faith in Jesus, honest communication, and community helped them navigate these storms together.They explore how to talk with children about trauma, grief, and uncertainty, the importance of family storytelling and memory, and how shared experiences shape resilience and faith. The conversation highlights the role of church and community support, practical ways to help children process di...
2026-01-2940 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsRaising Adolescent Boys: A Father–Son Path to Faith and ManhoodHow do fathers intentionally raise adolescent boys in a culture that often leaves them to figure it out alone?In this episode, Gareth and Toby explore their father–son routine known as the Primal Path, a deliberate rhythm created to support the transition from boyhood to manhood through shared time, honest conversation, and faith-shaped parenting.Inspired by Jon Tyson’s book The Intentional Father, Gareth began the Primal Path when Toby turned 14, starting with simple walks and gradually developing into regular morning sessions focused on discipline, leadership, identity, and personal growth. Together they reflect on how...
2026-01-2231 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsRoutines for Pre-Teens: How Parents Build Healthy Family HabitsRoutines for pre-teens — how do parents establish healthy habits that stick?Gareth and Toby speak with Greg and Sophie Sharples about the importance of family routines for children approaching adolescence. They discuss how routines evolve as children grow, the challenges parents face in maintaining consistency, and practical strategies for mornings, mealtimes, and screen time. The conversation also emphasizes the significance of family connection through shared activities and meals, and the value of grace and adaptability when routines don’t go as planned.Greg and Sophie share personal reflections on what they would do differently, offering insi...
2026-01-1531 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsRoutines: How Parents Build Healthy Habits That Help Kids ThriveRoutines — we all need them, but how do families build rhythms that actually work?In this episode, Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy and Lucy dive into the importance of establishing healthy family routines and the impact these daily habits have on children’s character, responsibility, and long-term wellbeing. They explore how parents can model the behaviours they hope their children will adopt, why flexibility matters as kids grow, and how family meals, chores, and shared rhythms strengthen connection and communication.The conversation highlights the role of routines in helping children develop confidence, understand expectations, and contribute meaningfully to f...
2026-01-0839 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsHellos & Goodbyes with Jo Saxton: Parenting Kids into the New YearNew Year, new start — but what does that really look like for families?Gareth, Lizzy, and Daisy are joined by author and speaker Jo Saxton to explore how parents can help children say goodbye to the past year and step into the New Year with honesty, hope, and faith. Together they reflect on family life, modelling repentance, growth, and change, and creating space for kids to talk openly about grief, loss, and transition.Jo shares thoughtful insight on the difference between New Year optimism and Christian hope, helping parents guide their kids through endings and be...
2026-01-0141 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsChristmas Stress & Traditions: How Parents and Kids Can Enjoy the Season TogetherIn this festive episode, the Robinson family talk openly about Christmas stress and managing expectations during the busy holiday season. They share personal reflections on their own Christmas experiences, including the joy of opening stockings, decorating cakes, and laughing together, as well as the pressures families often feel at this time of year.The conversation highlights the importance of family, joy, and shared traditions, encouraging listeners to focus on connection rather than perfection. This episode offers reassurance and practical perspective for families wanting to create meaningful, memory-making Christmas moments without the overwhelm.We’d love to...
2025-12-2519 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsChristmas Traditions: Creating Meaningful Family Moments with Mal & Seannah CalladineIn this episode of the Famalam podcast, Gareth and Daisy interview Mal and Seannah Calladine on a Daddy–Daughter Double Date, exploring the significance of family traditions at Christmas. Together they discuss how traditions help shape family identity, support faith-based discipleship, and create lasting memories for children.The conversation explores ways to engage children in Christmas traditions, incorporate cultural elements, and balance spiritual and non-spiritual practices. Mal and Seannah share their own family traditions, the role of food and celebration, and how to keep traditions relevant as children grow older.This episode encourages families to cr...
2025-12-1834 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsFamalam x Premier Christian Radio: Family Conversations and Faith at HomeIn this special episode, all five members of the Robinson family are interviewed by Lydia Bennett from Premier Christian Radio. They discuss the background and inspiration for starting the Famalam podcast, sharing insights into family dynamics, Christian parenting, and how parents and kids can engage in meaningful dialogue together.The conversation highlights the importance of open communication within families, understanding family roles, and shared experiences that shape children and parents alike. If you enjoy behind-the-scenes insights, this episode gives a glimpse into the why and how of podcasting as a family.As ever, if you...
2025-12-1147 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsBoundaries: Insights on Discipline and Setting Limits with Family Therapist Lindsay MelluishIn this episode, Gareth and Daisy speak with Lindsay Melluish, family therapist, about the nuances of setting boundaries in parenting. They explore the fears parents face, discipline strategies, and the importance of communication and listening in fostering respect within family relationships.Lindsay shares practical tips for maintaining control and calm in the home, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and modeling behaviour. The conversation also highlights the role of logical consequences and consistent guidance in effective discipline.We’d love to hear from you — email hello@famalampod.com or DM us on Instagram @famalampod.If you’re enj...
2025-12-0432 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsBoundaries: How Families Can Get Discipline and Connection RightIn this episode, Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby discuss their experiences of discipline, boundaries, and emotional growth throughout their childhood and teenage years. They reflect on the importance of clear communication, consistent consequences, and balancing discipline with connection.The conversation also highlights practical strategies for parents to set healthy boundaries, guide behaviour, and support emotional development in their children.Further Reading & Resources:More and More Parents Are Sending ‘Timeouts’ to the Naughty Corner — For Good – Daily TelegraphWe’d love to hear from you — email hello@famalampod.com or DM us on Instagram @f...
2025-11-2742 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsChurch: Helping Kids and Teens Engage Meaningfully – Interview with Rachel GardnerIn this episode, Gareth interviews Rachel Gardner, youth leader, church leader, and mum, about ways to encourage children and young people to engage with church in meaningful and helpful ways.They explore the vital role young people play in the church community, the importance of belonging, role modeling, and spiritual practices, and how family life can support making church a welcoming space for all. This conversation offers practical guidance for parents seeking to help their children grow spiritually while building confidence and connection in faith communities.We’d love to hear from you — email hello@fama...
2025-11-2031 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsChurch: Encouraging Children to Build Meaningful Connections with FaithIn this episode, we explore the dynamics of church attendance and engagement within families. The conversation covers how to help children and young people connect with faith, the balance between church commitments and other activities, and the role of choice in developing a personal relationship with Jesus.We also discuss the importance of a positive church environment, strong role models, and honest conversations about faith and community. This episode offers practical guidance for parents seeking to support their children in growing spiritually while maintaining healthy family relationships.We’d love to hear from you — email hell...
2025-11-1342 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsFriendship: Insights from Phil & Dani Knox on Life-Giving Relationships for Kids & TeensIn this episode, Gareth, Lizzy, and Lucy interview Phil and Dani Knox, exploring the significance of friendship for children and families. Phil, author of The Best of Friends: Choose Wisely, Care Well (IVP, 2023), shares insights on the qualities that make a good friend, the importance of modeling healthy friendships for children, and guidance on navigating the complexities of friendships as children grow into adolescence and adulthood.This conversation provides practical strategies for parents to help their kids develop life-giving friendships, make wise choices, and foster meaningful relationships that last.We’d love to hear from yo...
2025-11-0640 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsFriendship and Family: How Parents Can Support Positive RelationshipsIn this episode, Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby explore the dynamics of friendship within a family context. They share personal experiences and discuss what to look for in a good friend and how parents can encourage positive, life-giving friendships for their children.Highlights include the importance of choosing friends wisely, balancing Christian and non-Christian friendships, finding friends with shared interests, and navigating toxic relationships. This episode provides practical insights for raising socially confident, kind, and resilient kids.Further Reading & Resources:Helping Children Make Friends: What Parents Can Do by Claire McCarthy, MD – Harvard He...
2025-10-3045 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsAnxiety in Families: Parenting Insights with Dr. Roger BrethertonIn this episode, Gareth and Toby sit down with Dr. Roger Bretherton, Professor of Psychology, to explore how anxiety impacts families and can be transmitted from parents to children. They discuss the psychological differences between fear and anxiety, the role of attachment theory, and practical strategies for parents to help their children navigate stress while maintaining their own mental wellbeing.Learn how open communication and understanding family dynamics can reduce anxiety at home and help raise resilient, confident kids.We’d love to hear from you — email hello@famalampod.com or DM us on Instagram @fama...
2025-10-2349 min
Famalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsAnxiety: How To Parent Kids Without Passing On Your FearsIn this episode, we explore how anxiety impacts families and parenting. We discuss personal experiences and insights on managing fears, avoiding passing anxiety onto your children, and balancing protection with healthy exposure. Learn how family dynamics shape responses to stress, and gain practical strategies to raise resilient, confident kids in a faith-centered home.If you’re enjoying the podcast, please like, share, comment, and subscribe!About Famalam:Famalam is a Christian family & parenting podcast hosted by Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby Robinson, exploring how faith shapes modern family life. We talk about Ch...
2025-10-1644 min
Famalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsScreen Time: How to Navigate Screens & Gaming with Kids & Teens – interview with Jonathan BeechamIn this episode, Lucy and Gareth talk with Jonathan Beecham about how families can navigate screens, gaming and technology in a healthy, faith-building way. They explore setting boundaries, understanding gaming culture, supporting teens, and helping young people grow spiritually in a digital world. Jonathan leads Emmaus Gaming, a project creating discipleship and evangelistic content for young people aged 12–18 through video games. Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @emmaus.ggIf you’re enjoying the podcast, please like, share, comment and subscribe!About Famalam:Famalam is a Christian family & parenting podcast hosted by Gareth, Lizz...
2025-10-0942 min
Famalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsScreen Time & Kids: How Families Can Handle Tech in the Digital AgeIn this episode, we explore how screens and technology impact modern family life. The Robinson family discuss how different generations handle tech, set boundaries, and navigate screen time, sharing their personal experiences and reflections on raising kids in a digital world.Learn practical strategies for balancing tech use, fostering healthy family communication, and raising children who can thrive with both screens and real-world experiences.We’d love to hear from you — email hello@famalampod.com or DM us on Instagram @famalampod.If you’re enjoying the podcast, please like, share, comment, and subscribe!L...
2025-10-0245 minFamalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and KidsTrailer BTS FamalamA little taste from behind the scenes of our new podcast about families and parenting from a Christian perspectiveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/famalam/donations
2025-10-0101 min
Interesting movies and seriesMan Committed the Perfect Murder—No One Could Solve ItMovie: The Pale Blue Eye Movie Recap | The Pale Blue Eye (2022) | Mystery Thriller Movie Explanation | Netflix | Simon McBurney | Timothy Spall | Lucy Boynton In this gripping mystery/thriller movie recap, we dive into The Pale Blue Eye — a chilling tale of murder, secrets, and revenge, set in the eerie winter of 1830. When a cadet is found dead at a prestigious military academy, retired detective Augustus Landor is brought in to investigate. But as he digs deeper, what begins as a mysterious suicide soon unravels into a twisted web of ritual killings, dark family secrets, and poetic justice. Cat: Christian Bale as Au...
2025-09-0722 min
In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End FrameS10 Ep18: Jaz Robinson, Catherine of Aragon in SixJaz Robinson is starring as Catherine of Aragon in the West End production of Six.Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Six has direction by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage with choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. Six was first performed in London in 2017, and is now the winner of over 35 international awards including two Tonys.Jaz is from Toronto, Canada. Her credits include: Featured Vocalist in Christmas on Ice (Niagara Fallsview Casino) and Lead Vocalist for Royal Caribbean Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line.In 2022 Jaz made her West End debut i...
2025-05-0237 min
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & Wholesome#Blessed and other stories of love and friendship: 13 BBC Radio Dramas by Lucy Montague Moffatt, Elisha Efua Bartels, Kyle Hernandez, DerronPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/627503 to listen full audiobooks. Title: #Blessed and other stories of love and friendship: 13 BBC Radio Dramas Author: Lucy Montague Moffatt, Elisha Efua Bartels, Kyle Hernandez, Derron Sandy, Ishy Din, Gemma Bedeau, Hannah Silva, Melanie Harris, Olivia Poulet, Laurence Dobiesz, Dan Rebellato, Peter Flannery, Tim Dawson, Karen Laws Narrator: Jamie Winstone, Olivia Poulet, Fenella Woolgar, Mina Anwar, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 32 minutes Release date: April 27, 2023 Genres: Clean & Wholesome Publisher's Summary: Thirteen plays about human connection, from some of BBC Radio's best writers exploring love, family, romances and life's ups and downs...
2023-04-2705 min
The New Century MultiverseSecret Rooms: Chapter 17 - The Found LetterA Decision is made that will have far-reaching consequences.
· James Penrose performed by Alex Shaw
· Abigail Grey performed by Sharon Shaw
· Lucy Weatherfield performed by Theo Leigh
· Katherine Holloway performed by Maya Souris
Emotional, Powerful Music by Mattia Cuppelli
Still composed and performed by Ross Bugden
Reawakening and Ossuary composed and performed by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com
Many soundscapes by Tabletop Audio
Our $15 Patrons get sponsor credit every episode so thank you to: Joel Robinson, Benjamin Biddle, Abel Savard, Michael Hask...
2015-02-1721 minThe New Century MultiverseSecret Rooms: Chapter 16 - WithinImbalance leads to greater upset, but then on to new roads.
· James Penrose performed by Alex Shaw
· Abigail Grey performed by Sharon Shaw
· Lucy Weatherfield performed by Theo Leigh
Reawakening and Ossuary composed and performed by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com
Many soundscapes by Tabletop Audio
Our $15 Patrons get sponsor credit every episode so thank you to: Joel Robinson, Benjamin Biddle, Abel Savard, Michael Hasko, Conar Kennedy, Angus Lee, Marty Hooie, David Shealy, Kevin Veighy, Daniel Salgueiro, Bryan Novak, Evan Jankowski, Sarah Montgomery, Dan Hoeppner, Johan Claesson, Tyl...
2015-02-1613 minThe New Century MultiverseSecret Rooms: Chapter 15 - WithoutThings come to a head one summer evening.
· James Penrose performed by Alex Shaw
· Abigail Grey performed by Sharon Shaw
· Lucy Weatherfield performed by Theo Leigh
· Katherine Holloway performed by Maya Souris
Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound
Still composed and performed by Ross Bugden
Fantastic Dim Bar and Ossuary composed and performed by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com
Many soundscapes by Tabletop Audio
Our $15 Patrons get sponsor credit every episode so thank you to: Joel Robinson, Benjamin Bidd...
2015-02-1512 minThe New Century MultiverseSecret Rooms: Chapter 14 - The Painted WallBack in 1873 James, Abigail and Lucy grow closer
· James Penrose performed by Alex Shaw
· Abigail Grey performed by Sharon Shaw
· Lucy Weatherfield performed by Theo Leigh
· Nathan performed by Eric Jones
· Katherine Holloway performed by Maya Souris
Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound
Still composed and performed by Ross Bugden
Fife and Drum, On the Cool Side and Ossuary composed and performed by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com
Many soundscapes by Tabletop Audio
Our $15 Patrons get spons...
2015-02-1415 minThe New Century MultiverseSecret Rooms: Chapter 5 - The Doctor’s BottleLucy and Abigail give James the tour of Weirwood, only to stumble upon a man who could be hiding something.
· Abigail Grey performed by Sharon Shaw
· Lucy Weatherfield performed by Theo Leigh
· John Potts performed by Spencer Leeb
· James Penrose performed by Alex Shaw
Still composed and performed by Ross Bugden
Creeping to Ship, Unanswered Questions and Ossuary composed and performed by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com
Many soundscapes by Tabletop Audio
Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound
Our...
2015-02-0513 minThe New Century MultiverseSecret Rooms: Chapter 4 - The Optimistic Mathematician
Abigail starts to lose a little of that brassiness as she is introduced to two people who will change her life.
· Abigail Grey performed by Sharon Shaw
· Joanna Grey performed by Lyra Shaw
· Lucy Weatherfield performed by Theo Leigh
· Katherine Holloway performed by Maya Souris
· James Penrose performed by Alex Shaw
Friday Morning, Smoking Gun, Clean Soul, Light Through and Ossuary composed and performed by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com
Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound
Many soundscapes by Tabletop Audio
2015-02-0415 minThe New Century MultiverseSecret Rooms: Chapter 3 - The Old HouseAbigail and her fellow young refugees from Clearwater wind up in what will become their new home for many years.
· Katherine Holloway performed by Maya Souris
· Abigail Grey performed by Sharon Shaw
· Hector Grey performed by Alex Shaw
· Doris Cooper performed by Laureta Sela
· Susan Hendricksen and Pearl Grey performed by Maureen Foley
· Joanna Grey performed by Lyra Shaw
· Lucy Weatherfield performed by Theo Leigh
One Wild West composed and performed by Edward Blakely of Shockwave Sound
Silent Winter composed by Running...
2015-02-0323 min