Manic Seasons in Family Life: How Faith and Forgiveness Hold It Together

How do you build a family life that's genuinely centred on Jesus in the middle of busy, everyday life? Recorded live at New Wine Festival 2026, Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Toby and Lucy answer questions from families about parenting, faith, discipleship, and creating a home where children can grow to know and love Jesus. Drawing on their own successes, mistakes, and experiences, they share practical ideas that any family can start using today. Together they explore how everyday rhythms can shape faith, why children learn most from what they see modelled at home, and how parents can intentionally create moments that point their family towards Jesus. They also discuss raising teenagers, balancing busy schedules, building strong church community, and helping children develop a personal faith that lasts into adulthood. With plenty of audience questions, laughter, and honest reflections, this live recording offers encouragement for parents at every stage of family life and reminds us that discipleship happens in ordinary moments as much as extraordinary ones. We’d love to hear from you — email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @famalampod. 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. We explore Christian parenting, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, family challenges, communication, boundaries, discipline, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, friendships, church engagement, Christmas traditions, and real-life family dynamics. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @famalampod | Email: [email protected]

What is it really like growing up as a pastor's kid? This time, Gareth and Lizzy step back as the kids take over the podcast to share their own experiences of life in a ministry family. Joining them are Daisy's fiancé Ayomi and Lucy's boyfriend JP, who are also PKs. From funny childhood memories and embarrassing church moments to honest reflections on faith, family, and growing up in the spotlight, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the realities of being a pastor's kid. They talk about the unexpected perks of church life, the pressures that can come with being part of a ministry family, and the people and experiences that helped shape their faith. They also reflect on how their parents modelled faith, why church became a place of belonging rather than obligation, and the importance of involving children in church life without placing unrealistic expectations on them. Along the way, they share practical encouragement for parents in ministry, church leaders, and young people finding their own faith journey. Whether you're a pastor's kid, raising children in church leadership, or simply interested in authentic conversations about faith and family, this episode is full of laughter, honesty, and hope. We’d love to hear from you — email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @famalampod. 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. We explore Christian parenting, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, family challenges, communication, boundaries, discipline, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, friendships, church engagement, Christmas traditions, and real-life family dynamics. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @famalampod | Email: [email protected]

How can church leaders raise children who love Jesus without feeling crushed by the pressures of ministry? In the third episode of our Pastor's Kids series, Gareth, Lizzy and Toby are joined by Rich and Kath Johnson to explore what it means to raise children while leading a church. Drawing on years of ministry and family life, they share honest stories, practical wisdom, and encouragement for parents seeking to build a healthy home while serving others. Rich and Kath discuss the unique opportunities and challenges of raising children in a church leadership family. From funny moments to navigating church conflict, confidentiality, and public expectations, they reflect on how ministry can shape family life—for better and for worse. The conversation explores how parents can create healthy boundaries between church and home, protect quality family time, and help children develop a genuine faith of their own. They also discuss the importance of trusted mentors, supportive church communities, and giving children space to be themselves rather than feeling pressure to live up to unrealistic expectations. Throughout the episode, Rich and Kath remind parents that perfection isn't the goal. By modelling authentic faith, admitting mistakes, and trusting God with their children's journey, ministry families can create homes where children flourish both spiritually and emotionally. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, ministry volunteer, or simply interested in raising children with a resilient faith, this episode offers practical encouragement for building healthy families while serving the local church. We’d love to hear from you — email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @famalampod. 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. We explore Christian parenting, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, family challenges, communication, boundaries, discipline, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, friendships, church engagement, Christmas traditions, and real-life family dynamics. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @famalampod | Email: [email protected]

What was it really like dating, growing up, and finding your own faith as a pastor's kid? In this follow-up to our popular Pastor's Kids episode, Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby dive deeper into the realities of growing up in a ministry family. They share honest stories about life in a busy church household, the pressures of living in the public eye, and the unique challenges of navigating relationships, identity, and faith when your parents lead the church. The conversation explores everything from bringing someone home to the vicarage for the first time to learning when family conversations had to remain confidential because of church ministry. They discuss how ministry shaped family life, why trust was so important, and what it was like growing up surrounded by church members who often felt like an extended family. The family also reflect on one of the biggest questions for any Christian parent: how does family faith become personal faith? Through stories of youth camps, church conferences, university life, and difficult seasons, they share how each of them came to develop their own relationship with Jesus, separate from their parents' faith. Along the way, they offer practical encouragement for parents in ministry, church leaders, and anyone raising children in church. They discuss healthy boundaries, creating space for honest questions, supporting teenagers as they become independent, and why every child needs the freedom to discover faith for themselves. Whether you're a pastor's kid, serving in church leadership, or simply raising children in a Christian home, this episode is an honest conversation about family, faith, relationships, and growing up in church. We’d love to hear from you — email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @famalampod. 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. We explore Christian parenting, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, family challenges, communication, boundaries, discipline, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, friendships, church engagement, Christmas traditions, and real-life family dynamics. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @famalampod | Email: [email protected]

What is it really like to grow up as a pastor's kid? In this honest and heartfelt episode, Gareth and Lizzy are joined by Daisy, Lucy, and Toby to reflect on their experiences of growing up in a ministry family. Together they explore the unique joys, pressures, and privileges of being pastor's kids (PKs), sharing funny stories, difficult moments, and the lessons they've learned along the way. The conversation covers everything from living life in the public eye and navigating other people's expectations to finding your own identity and developing a personal faith that isn't simply inherited from your parents. The Robinson children reflect on what helped them most, what they found challenging, and how church communities can better support children growing up in ministry families. They also discuss the importance of healthy boundaries between family and ministry, creating safe places where children can be themselves, and the value of trusted mentors outside the immediate family. Throughout the episode, they celebrate the many positives of growing up in church, while honestly acknowledging some of the unique pressures that pastor's families can experience. Whether you're raising children while serving in church leadership, you're a pastor's kid, or you're simply interested in healthy Christian family life, this episode offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and a reminder that every child needs space to develop their own relationship with Jesus. We’d love to hear from you — email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @famalampod. 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. We explore Christian parenting, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, family challenges, communication, boundaries, discipline, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, friendships, church engagement, Christmas traditions, and real-life family dynamics. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @famalampod | Email: [email protected]