The Child in Our Midst is more than just another parenting podcast. It's for parents & ministry leaders who want to help their children feel loved and valued by God, going beyond rules & regulations and seeing their children with more kindness and empathy. Join co-hosts Lindsey & Ahyuwani on a warm and relatable journey as they explore faith through the eyes of children. Each episode features expert guests, insightful conversations, and genuine contributions from real kids.
Publisher
Center for Faith and Children
Category
kids & family · kids & family · religion & spirituality
Why is it so hard to get ready for church? with Esau McCaulley
Esau McCaulley discusses with Lindsey and Ahyuwani the challenges of preparing for church with young children and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing spiritual formation, in this interview.
19 May 2025
Are people annoyed by my kid? Should I care? With Kaitlyn Schiess
Author Kaitlyn Schiess discusses with Lindsey and Ahyuwani how welcoming children reveals beliefs about the church and highlights potential exclusion, in this interview.
12 May 2025
What do I do when my kid thinks church is boring? With Tim Beilharz
Tim Beilharz, a children's pastor, discusses how to engage children who find church boring by helping them connect with the community, in an interview with Lindsey and Ahyuwani.
5 May 2025
Is it okay if my kid draws through the whole service? With Robin Barfield
Lecturer Robin Barfield discusses with Lindsey and Ahyuwani how children engage with faith through art and agency in church, exploring ways to connect with kids, in this interview.
28 Apr 2025
Should we make kids sing in church? With Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Musicologist Kelsey Kramer McGinnis discusses children's engagement in worship through music, challenging the notion of forcing participation and exploring ways parents can foster buy-in from kids in this interview.
21 Apr 2025
How do I know if my kid is “getting it”? with Sarah Cowan Johnson
Author Sarah Cowan Johnson discusses effective methods for parents to engage their children in faith-based conversations beyond simple questioning, aiming to foster genuine discipleship, in this interview.
14 Apr 2025
What if the sermon is inappropriate for kids? With Bob Keeley
Bob Keeley discusses navigating the complexities of including children in church when sermons or scripture passages contain mature themes in an interview with Lindsey and Ahyuwani.
7 Apr 2025
What really matters for my kids’ faith? (with Dr. Mimi Larson)
Dr. Mimi Larson discusses the tension between belonging and programming in churches, as Ahyuwani and Lindsey interview her about how parents can cultivate their child's faith.
10 Jun 2024
Where Do We Go From Here?
In the final episode of Season 1, Ahyuwani & Lindsey are joined by Kelli Dunn & Melissa Deelstra. Kelli & Melissa are both parents and ministry leaders who have been working out a lot of what we have talked about in this podcast both in their ministry contexts and at home. They share about the idea of Sacred Play & join Ahyuwani and Lindsey in reflecting on the first season of The Child in Our Midst. Kids school us on how to play.
We hope you'll connect with us online at faithandchildren.org (http://faithandchildren.org) or by following us on Instagram and Facebook @faithandchildren.
Stay tuned for Season 2!
20 May 2024
"I Am Loved by God" with Jared Patrick Boyd
As we approach the end of our first season, we focus on the love of Jesus and its power to transform our lives. Jared Patrick Boyd, author of Imaginative Prayer and Finding Freedom in Constraint joins Lindsey and Ahyuwani for a conversation about how to create spaces where we can experience and pay attention to the love of Jesus together. Children share what they love about their families and belonging to God's family.
The Child in Our Midst is a podcast of the Center for Faith and Children (https://faithandchildren.org/), where we’re reimagining church where a child’s faith flourishes.
It’s produced by Area Code Audio (https://www.areacodeaudio.com/).
13 May 2024
"I Can Wonder About the Bible" with Dr. Emily McGowin
We all have some sense that "reading the Bible" is important and something that we *should* be doing in our homes. But what happens when we actually read the Bible? How can we handle the difficult topics contained in Scripture and what should we do with the tricky questions it raises for our kids (and for us too!)? This week, we hear what real kids have to say about the Bible, reflect on how reading the Bible with our kids might actually help us grow, and talk about the practical challenges of actually reading the Bible as a family.
The Child in Our Midst is a podcast of the Center for Faith and Children (https://faithandchildren.org/), where we’re reimagining church where a child’s faith flourishes.
It’s produced by Area Code Audio (https://www.areacodeaudio.com/).
6 May 2024
5. "I Can Worship God" with Dr. Robbie Castleman
But is worship even developmentally appropriate for kids? What can they get out of worship?
Dr. Robbie Castleman, author of Parenting in the Pew helps us to see the worship service as a story that we can share with our children. Through her own stories, she helps us to think long-term about the investment we make when we invite children to worship. Several kids share what they think about worship.
The Child in Our Midst is a podcast of the Center for Faith and Children (https://faithandchildren.org/), where we’re reimagining church where a child’s faith flourishes.
It’s produced by Area Code Audio (https://www.areacodeaudio.com/).
29 Apr 2024
4. "I Can Face Hard Things" with Dr. Holly Allen
Is faith good for kids? Can it help them face the hard things they face now and will face in the future?
Dr. Holly Allen shares where research on resilience and spirituality intersect. We’ll discuss what a connection to Jesus and to a faith community have to do with children’s ability to bear up under the large and small challenges they will face. Children share stories of hard things & what has helped them overcome.
The Child in Our Midst is a podcast of the Center for Faith and Children (https://faithandchildren.org/), where we’re reimagining church where a child’s faith flourishes.
It’s produced by Area Code Audio (https://www.areacodeaudio.com/).
22 Apr 2024
3. "I Can Know God" with Dr. Lacy Finn Borgo
If God is engaging with the children in our lives, how can we come alongside the children we know to notice & respond to God’s voice?
Lacy Finn Borgo works as a spiritual director with children at Haven House, a transitional living facility for families. Lacy, Lindsey, and Ahyuwani discuss the questions that help a child pay attention to the activity & invitations from Jesus in their own lives. We’ll also hear some children reflect on the good, beautiful, and true in their lives.
The Child in Our Midst is a podcast of the Center for Faith and Children (https://faithandchildren.org/), where we’re reimagining church where a child’s faith flourishes.
It’s produced by Area Code Audio (https://www.areacodeaudio.com).
15 Apr 2024
2. "I Am Growing in Faith" with Dr. Scottie May
Are children growing in faith? How can we know? Are these even the right questions to ask?
Dr. Scottie May, who literally wrote the book on thoughtful ministry with children, schools Lindsey & Ahyuwani on what it looks like for children and adults to mutually contribute to one another’s faith development. Children will help us to reflect on what genuine faith looks like.
The Child in Our Midst is a podcast of the Center for Faith and Children, where we’re reimagining church where a child’s faith flourishes.
The Child in Our Midst is produced by Area Code Audio.
8 Apr 2024
1. "I Belong to God" with Dr. Mimi Larson
Welcome to The Child in Our Midst! Meet the Center for Faith and Children staff and learn about why belonging is so foundational to a child’s faith development.
In this episode, Ahyuwani and Lindsey talk with the Executive Director of the CFC, Dr. Mimi Larson, about the central idea that undergirds all the work the center does–a warm and stubborn belief in God’s love for children. Together we wonder about how parents, pastors, and ministry leaders . Children share what the experience of belonging has felt like to them.
The Child in Our Midst is a podcast of the Center for Faith and Children (http://faithandchildren.org), where we’re reimagining church where a child’s faith flourishes.
It’s produced by Area Code Audio.
1 Apr 2024
Introducing: The Child in Our Midst
The Child in Our Midst is more than just another parenting podcast. It's for parents & ministry leaders who want to help their children feel loved and valued by God, going beyond rules & regulations and seeing their children with more kindness and empathy. Join co-hosts Lindsey & Ahyuwani on a warm and relatable journey as they explore faith through the eyes of children. Each episode features expert guests, insightful conversations, and genuine contributions from real kids.
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Esau McCaulley
Kaitlyn Schiess
Tim Beilharz
Robin Barfield
Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
21 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100
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35
Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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