Perspectives with Eric Stender - S2 E2

Episode 2 of the The Sunday School Junkie! podcast, hosted by James Pelletier, titled "Perspectives with Eric Stender - S2 E2" was published on January 27, 2026 and runs 30 minutes.

January 27, 2026 ·30m · The Sunday School Junkie!

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Summary

What if the story you’ve told a hundred times still has something new to teach you?In this episode of Sunday School Junkie, we’re joined by children’s pastor and author Eric Stender to explore the power of perspective—in Scripture, in ministry, and in everyday KidMin moments.Eric shares how a chaotic Sunday School class unexpectedly gave birth to one of his most effective teaching tools: retelling Bible stories from unexpected viewpoints. From the lion in Daniel’s den, to the thief on the Jericho road, to even the forgotten water jar at the well, Eric shows how rotating the camera doesn’t change the truth—it reveals it more clearly.Together, we talk about:· Why perspective makes familiar Bible storiesfeel fresh again· How misread behavior in kids often comes down tohunger, hurt, or hidden struggles· The difference between biblicalcreativity and drifting from Scripture· Why perfection is the enemy of progress—and whywaiting “until it’s ready” often means never starting· How self-publishing, collaboration, and feedbackcan unlock the resources already inside KidMin leadersThis episode also introduces a fun, practical segment—the Perspective Pivot—challenging every listener to take thisweek’s lesson and retell it from a new angle.Key takeaway:You don’t lose truth by changing perspective—you often discover it.🎯 Listener Challenge:Take one Bible story you’ve taught countless times. Rotate the camera. Tell it from a different viewpoint. Then ask your class: “What did you notice this time that you never noticed before?”

Episode Description

What if the story you’ve told a hundred times still has something new to teach you?

In this episode of Sunday School Junkie, we’re joined by children’s pastor and author Eric Stender to explore the power of perspective—in Scripture, in ministry, and in everyday KidMin moments.

Eric shares how a chaotic Sunday School class unexpectedly gave birth to one of his most effective teaching tools: retelling Bible stories from unexpected viewpoints. From the lion in Daniel’s den, to the thief on the Jericho road, to even the forgotten water jar at the well, Eric shows how rotating the camera doesn’t change the truth—it reveals it more clearly.

Together, we talk about:

· Why perspective makes familiar Bible storiesfeel fresh again

· How misread behavior in kids often comes down tohunger, hurt, or hidden struggles

· The difference between biblicalcreativity and drifting from Scripture

· Why perfection is the enemy of progress—and whywaiting “until it’s ready” often means never starting

· How self-publishing, collaboration, and feedbackcan unlock the resources already inside KidMin leaders

This episode also introduces a fun, practical segment—the Perspective Pivot—challenging every listener to take thisweek’s lesson and retell it from a new angle.

Key takeaway:You don’t lose truth by changing perspective—you often discover it.

🎯 Listener Challenge:Take one Bible story you’ve taught countless times. Rotate the camera. Tell it from a different viewpoint. Then ask your class: “What did you notice this time that you never noticed before?”