Faith in Kids

Faith In Parents #147 | Olympics & Parenting with Debbie Flood

August 07, 2024 Faith in Kids Season 1 Episode 147

How does it feel to stand on the Olympic podium and receive a medal?
What does God teach through 15 years of elite sport? Can Amy cope with being around a medal winning mother who finds time for two part time jobs?

To hear the answers to these and many other questions, join us as we jump, sprint and sail into the Summer of Sport. We are joined by Debbie Flood, 3 time World Champion and double Olympic medal winning rower. She also happens to be a Mum who is determined to show her children that above all else she is a follower of Jesus.

People:
Ed Drew  is the director of Faith in Kids.
Amy Smith is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Debbie Flood is part of the Elite Sport Team at Christians in Sport, supporting elite and professional athletes and is also the Henley Debt Centre Manager with Christians Against Poverty UK. She is a former GB Rower who won medals at two Olympic games and has three World Championship gold medals. She is married with three children.

Other Resources:
Christians in Sport - the Sport Mission Pack is available here.
Christians Against Poverty - money and debt advice is available here.



Our 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.

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