Jesus encourages us to have faith like a child, but let's face it -- kids ask questions that can be hard for parents and caregivers to answer, especially when it comes to questions of Christian faith. Where were we before we were born? Who is Jesus? When Noah and his family got off the ark, were there dead bodies everywhere? Well, if a child can ask the hard questions about the Bible, that means we can, too. Join hosts Morgan Feddes Satre and Maegen Clark as we discuss some of the hardest questions in Christianity and try to figure out how to respond to the ones who always seem to ask us these questions: our kids. On a brief hiatus for maternity leave as of December 2023; episodes should resume in spring 2024 and will come out once a month. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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Christmastime is here, and for us, the question of Santa—and how we talk about him—is front of mind. How do we help others keep the magic of the season if we don’t have Santa as a tradition? How can thinking through Advent help us keep Jesus’ birth at the forefront of our minds in the midst of a busy season? Then we end with a reminder: You don’t have to do it all—just being present and doing things together will make the memories, even if the activity is a simple one.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Jesse Tree Explanation (https://www.faithward.org/jesse-tree/)
- BibleProject Advent Video Series (https://bibleproject.com/explore/category/advent-series/)
- Lifeway Family Advent Guide (https://kidsministry.lifeway.com/2023/11/03/fun-friday-2023-family-advent-guide/)
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17 Nov 2023
Thinking Through Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to help our kids think about gratitude, but it’s something that’s hard to do since the Christmas season seems to start earlier and earlier every year. We share some practices that help us think through Thanksgiving, gratitude, and keeping our focus during the holiday season on Christ.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Post on the Thankful Pumpkin Tradition (https://www.amylattacreations.com/2012/11/thankful-pumpkin-tradition.html)
- Thankful Turkey Craft Idea (https://busytoddler.com/teaching-toddlers-to-be-thankful/)
- Andrew Garfield’s Comments on Grief (https://fb.watch/omyB4EdaTm/)
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25 Oct 2023
How We Handle Halloween
Halloween has become one of the most popular holidays, especially among our young kids. Candy, costumes, hanging out with friends—what’s not to like for a kid? But as adults, we know there’s a lot of creepy, spiritually dark stuff that can be connected to holiday. We share how we grew up doing Halloween (or not), what we do now with our kids, and where we draw the line on things like costumes or decorations.
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9 Aug 2023
Who Is the Holy Spirit, and Why Do We Need Him?
We know the Holy Spirit is God, a part of the Trinity… but who is the Spirit, exactly? Why do we need Him? And how do we know that we’re actually hearing from the Spirit (instead of just hearing what we want)?
Resources Mentioned in the Episode
Video: Understand How the Holy Spirit Works in the Bible (https://youtu.be/oNNZO9i1Gjc) (BibleProject)
Podcast Series: The Holy Spirit (https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series/holy-spirit-series/) (BibleProject)
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21 Jun 2023
Why Do We Need Rest?
We’re back from an unexpected hiatus that we needed for rest, and so it feels appropriate to talk about how important rest is – not just for our kids but for ourselves and our entire family. Why do we need rest? What’s the point of Sabbath? And how do we make time for rest when we have kids?
Resources Mentioned in the Episode
“Finding Rest in a Restless World (with Andy Crouch) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-rest-in-a-restless-world-with-andy-crouch/id1594454747?i=1000615500944),” Good Faith Podcast
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5 May 2023
Why Is the Resurrection So Important?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to Christianity… but why, exactly? What makes this so important in Christian theology and in how we live our lives? And how do we talk about such an unusual, world-changing event with our kids?
Resources Mentioned in the Episode
N.T. Wright, Surprised By Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church (https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Hope-Rethinking-Resurrection-Mission/dp/0061551821)
Gospel of John Animated Summary, Part 1 (BibleProject) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-2e9mMf7E8)
Gospel of John Animated Summary, Part 2 (BibleProject) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUfh_wOsauk)
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19 Apr 2023
Why Be Nice to Others When They're Not Nice to Us?
Life circumstances being what they are, this is a timely and important topic (so we’ll talk resurrection next time). We want our kids to be kind to others, but we all know that’s hard—especially when someone isn’t being kind to them. And let’s face it—even as adults, it’s usually not any easier to be kind to people who are being unkind to us. So why do we need to do it? And what does Christian faith specifically offer for us in both example and practice?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Jonathan Haidt, “Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/social-media-democracy-trust-babel/629369/?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share)” (The Atlantic)
Eugene Cho, Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk (https://www.amazon.com/Thou-Shalt-Not-Jerk-Christians/dp/0781411157)
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5 Apr 2023
Why Did Jesus Have to Suffer and Die?
Good Friday is coming up, which means there’s a special emphasis on Jesus torturous suffering and death on the cross. That means it’s prime time for questions from kids on really tough topics around death, suffering, and the nature of God’s plan of redemption. Why did Jesus let it happen, why did the crucifixion need to happen, and how does atonement work, exactly? And how do we know when our kids are ready to really talk about these tough things? Buckle up.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
“God’s Story: Easter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ4gQniUVO8)” (Crossroads Kids Club)
“New Testament Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (https://youtu.be/Q0BrP8bqj0c)” (BibleProject)
"Messiah (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dEh25pduQ8)” (BibleProject)
“The Crucifixion of Jesus: Luke 19-23 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_unHmAf7INk)” (BibleProject)
Scot McKnight, A Community Called Atonement (https://www.amazon.com/Community-Called-Atonement-Living-Theology/dp/0687645549)
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22 Mar 2023
Prepping for Easter: Bunnies, Eggs, and Lent
Easter is the cornerstone of Christianity, but when we compare this season to Christmas, Easter feels like an afterthought. How do we help our kids—and ourselves—appreciate and ponder the power of Good Friday and Easter when that’s not something our culture tends to prioritize? And how do we talk to our kids about the Easter Bunny?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Venetia Newall, “Easter Eggs” (https://www.jstor.org/stable/538415) (The Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 80, No. 315, March 1967)
Esau McCaulley, Lent: The Season of Repentance and Renewal (https://www.amazon.com/Lent-Season-Repentance-Renewal-Fullness/dp/1514000482) (IVP, 2022)
DIY Resurrection Eggs Resource (https://biblegamescentral.com/resurrection-eggs/)
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8 Mar 2023
Who Is God? What Is He Like?
On the surface, “Who is God?” seems like it would be a relatively simple and basic question. But once you actually try to explain it to a child, it can get complicated really fast. Our God is beyond understanding, which means there are things we'll never understand or be able to explain, but at the same time, he wants relationship with us and wants us to know him—so how do we share all of that with our kids? And how does our own history impact our answer?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Bible Project Podcast Episode: What Is God’s Name? https://bibleproject.com/podcast/what-gods-name/ (https://bibleproject.com/podcast/what-gods-name/)
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22 Feb 2023
And We're Off: Introducing Us
Welcome to Faith Like a Child! In this episode, Morgan and Maegen share a bit about themselves, their families, their faith, and what they're hoping for this podcast.
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15 Feb 2023
Trailer: Faith Like a Child
Faith Like a Child is a new podcast that explores the tough questions kids ask us about Christianity. Where were we before we were born? Why did Jesus have to die on a cross? When Noah got off the ark, were there lots of dead bodies lying around? Join hosts Morgan Feddes Satre and Maegen Clark as we seek to answer our kids' tough questions and develop our own child-like faith. Subscribe and watch your feed for our brand new podcast, Faith Like a Child.
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