Show Notes
Church with kids can sometimes feel like something to get through, but what if it could be so much more?
In today’s episode, Anna and Jess explore how to help children and teenagers notice God in church, not just sit through it. From simple ways to frame the experience before you arrive, to spotting God at work during the service, to meaningful conversations afterwards, there are practical ideas to help your family engage more deeply.
Whether church feels life-giving or really challenging right now, this episode is packed with encouragement and small, doable steps to help you make the most of it as a family.
Links:
Talking Toddlers Webinar - https://www.hopetogether.org.uk/PaymentGroup/Registration.aspx?group_id=460080
Church Support Hub - https://churchsupporthub.org/all-resources/parenting-for-faith-how-it-could-transform-your-family-and-church/
Episode 8 of Parenting for Faith course (Church)
Helping Children Love Church - https://brfonline.org.uk/programs/parenting-for-faith?cid=4467135&permalink=helping-children-love-church
Building Lasting Connection - https://brfonline.org.uk/programs/parenting-for-faith?cid=4467136&permalink=session-8-part-2-e79e4b
Debriefing a Church Service (with postcard) - https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/debriefing-a-church-service/
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