Help me keep Jesus at the centre of Christmas

Living Rock Church

Help me keep Jesus at the centre of Christmas

Episode 07

December 19, 2022 • Alex Graves, Lisa Graves

In this episode Alex and Lisa are joined by Chris and Helen to chat about all things Christmas. Just how do we prepare practically and spiritually in this season and how do we keep Jesus at the centre of everything in all the busyness and stuff of Christmas?

Helpful weblinks for resources to explore faith this Christmas:

https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/topics/advent-and-christmas/

https://godventure.co.uk/product-category/seasonal/christmas-and-advent/

https://godventure.co.uk/product/explore-christmas-in-the-bible/ a great resource for families to help them explore the true story of Chrismas together

https://godventure.co.uk/product/christmas-edition-of-the-faith-at-home-mini-mag/ Christmas mini mag to explore faith at home together

https://godventure.co.uk/50-faith-at-home-ideas-for-christmas/ 50 great ideas for growing faith at home this Christmas with children of all ages, includes some great ideas for ways to play and interact with the nativity story

Helpful articles to think about what works for your family this Christmas:

https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/growing-gratitude-in-our-kids/

https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/finding-what-fits-your-family-at-christmas/

https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/getting-through-christmas-when-its-hard/

Devotionals you might like to try:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Greatest-Gift-HB-Ann-Voskamp/dp/1414387083 The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the full love story of Christmas by Ann Voskamp Advent devotional

https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/christmas-and-advent-books/advent-books/advent-devotionals/the-adventure-of-christmas/

Help Me be a Great Dad!

October 3, 2023 • Alex Graves

In this episode, Alex is joined by David and William Lyon as they chat about the importance of being a Dad in the busy world we now live. They talk about many things such as what actually is the role of a father; what could a great father-child relationship look like; what about juggling and prioritising your family; and how men talk about the BIG F - Feelings. Podcast links: https://http://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/support-for-you/family-life/parent-support https://http://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/support-for-you/family-life/parent-support/parenting-podcasts https://godventure.co.uk/review-52-faith-adventures-for-dads-and-their-kids The Story of Marriage course- https://app.http://messengerx.com/en-us/watch/36seos09qmcoyfgddfbz8i LRC Grow - Children & Families- https://subsplash.com/livingrock/home/li/+j2n6v56 LRC material and further links. Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting. In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes. Find out more at https://http://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents ================= About Living Rock Church: Living Rock Church is a vibrant, growing, family church in 4 locations across the Midlands and multiple locations in Kenya. We believe Church should be fun, relevant and full of life and full of Jesus! 💥 Links: Website: https://http://www.livingrock.church Facebook: https://http://www.facebook.com/livingrockchurch Instagram: https://http://www.instagram.com/livingrockchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/livingrockchrch

Help I'm a Young Parent

July 31, 2023 • Lisa Graves, Alex Graves

In this episode, Alex and Lisa are joined by Andy and Jo who found themselves parents at a young age. They share their journey and how the church came alongside them when they needed it most. Podcast Links: https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/parenting/where-can-young-parents-go-for-supporthttp://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/parenting/where-can-young-parents-go-for-support https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/family-relationships/young-parents/http://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/family-relationships/young-parents https://growingfaith.com.au/articles/12-ways-you-can-support-young-christian-parents Watch more episodes here: https://www.livingrock.church/meettheparentshttp://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents Meet the Parents is a brand new podcast where we share stories from everyday life to help with the ups and downs of parenting. In each show we will have honest conversations with parents as together, we grow everyday faith in our homes. Find out more at https://http://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents

Help Me Use The Bible With My Child

July 10, 2023 • Lisa Graves, Alex Graves

In this episode, Alex and Lisa are joined by Megan and Rosanna as they chat about the importance of helping our children know the Bible and what God teaches us in it. They share some great practical ways we can include the bible in everyday life and suggest bibles you might find helpful to try in your home. Podcast links: https://godventure.co.uk/category/bible-activities https://godventure.co.uk/product/bible-questions-dice https://godventure.co.uk/product/a-godventure-through-the-life-of-jesus-2 https://godventure.co.uk/product-category/mini-mag Watch more episodes here: https://http://www.livingrock.church/meettheparents