http://kerith.church…is a question heard by every parent, from every child at some point in their life! The truth is, it’s us adults that are on the journey as we navigate parenting, whatever age our children are. Sonia Hopkin, Families Lead at Kerith Community Church, has a different conversation each episode to explore different aspects of family life. Come and listen in, as we journey together!]]>enParentingCopyright Kerith Community Churchhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4209a418e73b3df4881ddc6ce9e84c77.jpghttp://kerith.churchFri, 01 Mar 2024 11:17:45 +0000Kerith Community ChurchKerith Community Churchinfo@kerith.church“Are we nearly there yet?” …is a question heard by every parent, from every child at some point in their life! The truth is, it’s us adults that are on the journey as we navigate parenting, whatever age our children are. Sonia Hopkin, Families Lead at...…is a question heard by every parent, from every child at some point in their life! The truth is, it’s us adults that are on the journey as we navigate parenting, whatever age our children are. Sonia Hopkin, Families Lead at Kerith Community Church, has a different conversation each episode to explore different aspects of family life. Come and listen in, as we journey together!]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-mrs--43650103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43650103Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:30:14 +0000Kerith Community ChurchIn the first ever 'in person' recording (!)- this week Sonia & her husband James had a chat to round off Season 2!2484christian,marriage,parenting,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thriving-not-just-surviving--43544395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43544395Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:00:19 +0000Kerith Community ChurchThis week's conversation is with Ruth Jackson, a primary school Headteacher and part of Kerith. They explore the question - How can we help children to thrive in this season?1960children,christian,pandemic,parenting,podcast,thrivingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-starts-at-home--43420239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43420239Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:00:12 +0000Kerith Community ChurchSonia chats to Jane about discipling our children and how parenting is an act of worship.2599christian,kerith,motherhood,parenting,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-friends-become-parents--43304886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43304886Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:00:15 +0000Kerith Community ChurchCome and listen to a conversation between two long time friends, as Sonia & Amy discuss what impact becoming a parent can have on friendships. Plus as a bonus, you will get some Manwaring recommended family games 😉2366christian,friendship,motherhood,parenthood,parenting,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wellbeing-in-children-and-young-people--43228466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43228466Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:00:10 +0000Kerith Community ChurchIn exploring God's plan for our well-being, we want to be equipped to help our kids and young people with this also! Jade, a drama therapist specialising in wellbeing strategies, chats to Sonia with a wealth of knowledge in this area. Keep an eye out...2611children,christian,kerith,mental,parenting,psychology,therapist,wellbeingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/men-s-mental-health-are-you-really-ok--43061443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43061443Sun, 24 Jan 2021 22:00:08 +0000Kerith Community ChurchSonia chat to Darren about men's mental health and his passion to create space for new Dad's to connect and be real with each other!2554dads,fatherhood,fathers,health,kerith,let,mental,out,parenthood,parenting,podcast,the,who,wltdofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-education-a-choice--42952292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42952292Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:00:02 +0000Kerith Community ChurchSarah chose to home educate her children rather than send them to school. She chats with Sonia about the pros and cons and they bust some of the myths around home education!2424children,christian,educate,home,homeschool,kerith,motherhood,parenthood,parenting,podcast,schoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-need-more-sleep--42612536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42612536Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:00:09 +0000Kerith Community ChurchMichelle is a sleep coach with a passion to help families find the way to a better night's sleep. Got a baby or toddler? Then this episode is for you!1811christian,church,coach,holistic,kerith,motherhood,parenting,sleepfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dad-s-daughter-s--42497644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42497644Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:00:10 +0000Kerith Community ChurchBoundaries, emotions and being the only man of the house!2169christian,christianity,church,fatherhood,god,kerith,parenting,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-when-our-relationship-with-our-own-parents-has-been-tricky--42398012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42398012Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:30:08 +0000Kerith Community ChurchLive far away from family? Or feel far away from them emotionally? If you want to rewrite the story with your own kids, then this week is for you!2531christian,kerith,motherhood,parenting,relationships,therapistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supporting-your-children-through-exams-and-more--42279032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42279032Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:05:16 +0000Kerith Community ChurchThis week Sonia chatted to Brian about his miracle journey to being a Dad, how best to support young people through exams and the importance of praying for our children2137christian,family,fatherhood,kerith,miracle,parenting,podcast,prayingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unruffled--42158908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42158908Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:40:07 +0000Kerith Community ChurchBecca is a teacher and Mum to 3 young girls. We talk about creating space for fun, raising emotionally healthy children and the strive to be unruffled!2501christian,church,emotionally,god,healthy,kerith,motherhood,parenting,parentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/generation-z--40697105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40697105Fri, 04 Sep 2020 08:44:57 +0000Kerith Community ChurchIt's the last episode of Series 1 and Sonia chats to Dan, the Youth Lead at Kerith, about all things Gen Z! A great one to help us understand our youth aged kids a bit better.2571christian,genz,parenting,teenagers,teens,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accept-the-compliment--40511787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40511787Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:38:22 +0000Kerith Community ChurchLaura Quinlan is a single mum with a heart to find community with others who are lone parenting. She shares her experiences and why she now accepts every compliment that is given to her!2072christian,kerith,motherhood,parent,parenthood,parenting,podcast,single,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forming-faith-in-family--40403943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40403943Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:05:09 +0000Kerith Community ChurchLee Herdman is a Primary School Headteacher with a heart for children to know Jesus! Sonia picks his brains on children returning to school and how to best share Jesus within our families.2985christian,covid,parenthood,parenting,teachersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-get-moving--40301823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40301823Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:38:45 +0000Kerith Community ChurchSonia chats to Esosa Babalola about her passion for fitness and how it impacts her as a Mum.2380chrisitan,fitness,kerith,motherhood,parenthood,parenting,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/things-fathers-do--40013694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40013694Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:00:02 +0000Kerith Community ChurchSonia chats to Paul Manwaring around his new book and the many important things Dads do for their children!1880bethel,christian,fathers,kerith,parenting,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-family-therapist-s-thoughts-on-helping-families--39897642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39897642Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:30:10 +0000Kerith Community ChurchIn this episode, Catherine Hockley, from the charity Create Hope, chats about the different support available to families and the importance of our validating our children's feelings and emotions.2177christian,families,kerith,parenting,podcast,therapistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-our-children-have-mental-health-needs--39864643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39864643Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:05:11 +0000Kerith Community ChurchSuzanne Whitton is Mum to 3 adult and teenage children and so has years of experience of parenting! Sonia and Suzanne shine a light on what it's like to parent when your child has mental health needs2871christian,health,kerith,mum,parenintg,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-hands-on-dad--39775475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39775475Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:47:52 +0000Kerith Community ChurchCalum Field is a fun-loving Dad of 2 who recently took shared parental leave to hang with his baby boy & 3-year-old daughter. Come & listen in as Sonia chats to him about his experience of Fatherhood so far!2131christian,family,father,fatherhood,kerith,parenting,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-being-a-praying-parent--37984354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37984354Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:20:05 +0000Kerith Community ChurchHands up who is a perfect parent? No?! Benny Adeola joins Sonia to talk about the importance NOT of being a perfect parent (phew!), but in being a praying parent.2431christian,kerith,parenting,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-childhood-loss-can-impact-our-adult-parenting--35403543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35403543Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:34:46 +0000Kerith Community ChurchThis week Sonia chats to Pete Moon, Father of 2 girls. They discuss the impact that the loss of Pete's Mum, when he was only 7, has had on his own parenting journey. *Please be aware that this episode references suicide, so you may wish to listen when...2489awnty,christian,father,loss,parenting,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-peace-in-parenthood--31844441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31844441Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:45:16 +0000Kerith Community ChurchThis week Sonia chats with Angela Moore, Mum of 6 children, and explores how Angela chases peace in the midst of the beautiful chaos that family life brings!1921awnty,christian,families,kerith,parenting,peacefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-thermostat--30394973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30394973Fri, 12 Jun 2020 08:22:39 +0000Kerith Community ChurchIn our first episode Sonia sits down with Heather Pocock for a chat about her experiences of being pregnant during a pandemic, and the overlap between parenthood and leadership. Heather offers us much wisdom on being a thermostat in the home, and...1573heather,pocockfalsefull