Are you Advent ready? Christmas is coming…. How did that happen?? How can we as families build as much excitement and love for Jesus this season as there is for everything else? What traditions could we start? What space could we make? What activity could we enjoy?This episode is packed with inspiration and resources recommendations from Lizzie Laferton, author of “The God of Amazing Gifts” by @thegoodbookcompany and Beth Lycett, children’s writer and marketing assistant for @10ofthose.They join Ed and Amy for a chat and a gingerbread biscuit.People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's ministry leader for a large church in London for 12 years, before setting up Faith in Kids in 2017. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He’s married to Mary and they have three children.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. She co-hosts the Faith in Parents podcast. She lives in Liverpool with her husband Ste and their four lively children. She is passionate about teaching the Bible to children faithfully, simply and creatively. Amy is happiest on a beach or adventuring with her family.Lizzie Laferton is part of the women's ministry leadership team at Grace Church Worcester Park, SW London. She is married to Carl and they have two children, Benjamin and Abigail. Before having children, Lizzie worked as a Spanish teacher. She is the author of the God of amazing gifts , There’s a lion in my nativity and The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Sunday School LessonsBethan Lycett works as Marketing Assistant at Christian booksellers 10ofThose and also edits the Life Magazine. When not working at 10ofThose she also tutors maths, having been a secondary maths teacher for 13 years. She loves reading and baking, and is actively involved in the local church. She also enjoys writing children’s rhyming stories based on the Bible, including The Lost Sheep , Noah’s Ark, The Pearl of Great Price, The Nativity and Love Came Down. She lives in the North West with her husband James and her three sons, Josiah, Elijah and Micah.Lizzie’s recommendation: The God of Amazing Gifts Bethan’s recommendations:The Unexpected GiftJust NicholasOur brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.Support the Show.

Released on 30 Nov 2022