All Episodes

Teaching Sin and Forgiveness to Children

Creating Inclusive Lessons for Kids with Special Needs

Teaching kids the Old Testament through emotion

Explaining death and heaven to children

Harnessing Holiday Chaos to Teach Kids Theology

Teaching Trust With A Jar Of Marbles

Making Bible Geography Real for Kids

When Bible Stories Teach the Wrong Lesson

Teaching Kids About Biblical Cultures

Why Sitting Still Ruins Kids’ Worship

Stop Reading and Start Performing Bible stories

Ministry to the Impossible Preteen

Ideas for Outdoor Ministry Events: Or How I Learned to Stop Fighting Nature and Start Working With It

Beyond Filling Slots Prioritizing People for Sustainable Volunteer Engagement

How to Measure Event Success: Beyond Counting Heads and Pretending Everything Went Perfect

My Favorite Volunteer Appreciation Events

5 Bible Story Dramas Kids Will Love

Effective Promotion Strategies for Events: Or How I Learned to Stop Overthinking and Start Actually Talking to People

Mastering the "No": How to Gracefully Redirect Volunteer Energy and Avoid Burnout

Activities That Teach About Missions

From Chaos to "Frozen Finale": What a Kids' Ministry Talent Show Taught Us About Embracing Imperfection and Celebrating Gifts

From Chaos to Confidence: The Power of Proactive Volunteer Training

From Magic Words to Real Talk Simplifying Communication and Connection

Beyond Be Nice Practical Strategies for True Inclusion and Belonging

Event Planning Elevated Digital Tools to Transform Chaos into Clarity

Feedback That Transforms: Turning Tricky Conversations into Growth (and Keeping Volunteers)

The Perils of "Relatable": When Modernizing Ancient Stories Goes Wrong

Gamify Your Learning: How to Make Dry Subjects Engaging (Even for Adults!)

Beyond the Screen: Mastering Church Family Movie Nights for Community & Connection

Beyond Thank You Cards: Rethinking Volunteer Appreciation That Actually Works

Christmas Lessons for Kids: Joy, Chaos, and Wonder

Beyond Kids' Ministry: Finding Your Go-To Online Resources Under Pressure

Beyond Story Time: Engaging Kids with Interactive Narratives and Experiential Learning

From Chaos to Compassion Organizing Impactful Service Projects for Kids

Beyond Barking: Orders How to Ignite Volunteer Engagement and Build Authentic Community

Beyond Pinterest Perfection Embracing Messy Learning and Art That Accidentally Works

Revolutionizing Kids' Prayer Engaging Hearts Through Creative Activities

From Chaos to Community Mastering the Art of a Stress-Free Trunk-or-Treat

Frankenstein Spreadsheets to Flexible Solutions: Navigating Volunteer Management Nightmares

Beyond the Banana Costume: Finding True Connection Over "Magic Bullet" Solutions

Chaos Control Taming Large Groups and Making Fun Scale

Innovative Christmas Pageant Ideas for Kids' Ministry

Beyond Boredom: Unlocking Teen Potential Through Personal Invitation and Real Roles

Good Enough Is Better: Unpacking Simple, Engaging Activities for Kids (and Beyond)

Summer Outreach: Serving Community and Building Connections

Rethinking Missions - From Charity to Global Family

Engaging Scripture Memory Games for Kids

Addressing Volunteer Burnout: Lessons from Sarah's Story

Handling Tough Questions in the Classroom

Crafts for Lasting Lesson Reminders

The Peril and Promise of Parent-Child Retreats

The Accidental Meeting: Pizza, People, and Purpose

Choreographed Scripture and Other Sunday School Disasters

The Unofficial Guide to Kids Ministry Conferences

Motivating Volunteers: Beyond Pep Talks and Pizza

How My Bible Games Completely Backfired

Picnic Games: Chaos, Laughter, and Life Lessons

Planning the Perfect Easter Egg Hunt

Crafting Clear Volunteer Roles: Beyond "Help with Kids"

My Easter Lesson Ideas That Completely Backfired

Games That Teach Cooperation

Frugal Fun: Creative Kids Ministry Events

Qualities of Great Volunteers in Kids Ministry

Core Bible Stories for Kids Ministry

Fun and Easy Science Experiments for Kids' Ministry

Running Events Smoothly: A Guide to Managing Chaos

Empowering Volunteer Leaders: A Practical Guide

Puppets: Engaging Children in Ministry Lessons

Teamwork Games: Cooperation's Unexpected Challenges and Triumphs

Hosting a Kids Ministry Game Night

Optimizing Volunteer Training: A Practical Guide

Interactive Teaching Strategies for Engaging Children

My Go-To Quiet Time Activities for Kids

Back-to-School Event Ideas for Kids' Ministries

Common Mistakes in Volunteer Leadership and Retention

Seven Keys to Kids Worship Engagement

Real-World Wisdom for Kids' Ministry Crafts

Engaging Volunteers: From Helpers to Partners

Cultivating Enduring Volunteer Team Culture

Small Church Kids Curriculum Guide

Engaging Bible Trivia Games for Kids

Useful Outreach: Beyond Free Hot Dogs

Retaining Volunteers Long-Term: Building Valued Connections

Simple Strategies for Multimedia Bible Teaching

Indoor Games for Energetic Kids on Rainy Days

Kids' Ministry Outreach: Lessons Learned from Event Planning

Training Volunteers When You're Clueless

Inventive Storytelling for Engaged Children's Ministry

Games for Small Spaces and Big Crowds

Fall Festival Fails and Fixes

Managing Volunteer Challenges in Ministry

Mess-Free Kids' Ministry Activities

Crafts That Teach (Without the Tears)

Authentic Easter: Imperfect Family Traditions

Recruiting and Retaining Kids Ministry Volunteers

Unexpected Lessons From Kids Ministry Chaos

Sunday School Survival: Games for Energetic Kids

Stress-Free Christmas Party Hosting: A Practical Guide

Volunteer Training for Kids' Ministry Success

Top 5 Kids Ministry Curriculums Reviewed

Playful Icebreakers Kids Will Love

Beyond Pirates: Fresh VBS Themes for Kids Ministry

Honoring Volunteer Service: Six Ways to Show You Care

10 Creative Ways to Teach the Parables of Jesus