KidMin Backstage

Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about building a reputation. Reputation isn't something that appears overnight. It's built in the ordinary moments, the conversations you have, the promises you keep, the way you respond under pressure, and the decisions you make when no one is watching. Every day, you're either strengthening the trust people have in you or w...

By request, I am publishing the full audiobook that was made for our staff during our Gladiator theme. This is not really "publish-worthy" and was just made so our staff could use it for character and setting reference. I posted the chapters in blocks, and it seems people are enjoying it, so here's the whole 15 chapters uninterrupted.

Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about the exponential return when you invest in kids ministry. Sometimes people are surprised by the amount of time, energy, and resources churches invest in Sunday school, youth camps, curriculum, and children’s ministry. But when we look at it through the lens of the Kingdom of God, the return on that investment is extraordinary. Every l...

GO BACK AND LISTEN TO EPISODES 322, 323, and 324 IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY Today is the last of four releases of an audio I put together for our cast as a reference track for our Gladiator theme. I recognize that this isn't publish-ready, but I hope it's interesting for people to hear a little bit behind the scenes.

GO BACK AND LISTEN TO EPISODES 322 and 323 IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY Today is the third of four releases of an audio I put together for our cast as a reference track for our Gladiator theme. I recognize that this isn't publish-ready, but I hope it's interesting for people to hear a little bit behind the scenes.

GO BACK AND LISTEN TO LAST WEEK IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY  Today is the second of four releases of an audio put together just for our cast for reference. We did a Gladiator theme with an ongoing story and this was created for them to reference for overall feel of the theme. While this is certainly not publish-worthy, I thought it might be interesting for people to hear and get a look "backs...

Today is the first of four releases of an audio put together just for our cast for reference. We did a Gladiator theme with an ongoing story and this was created for them to reference for overall feel of the theme. While this is certainly not publish-worthy, I thought it might be interesting for people to hear and get a look "backstage". Hope you enjoy!

Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about classroom management... sorta. Most people think classroom management is about control, but that’s not the goal. It’s about creating an environment where kids can encounter the Spirit of God. Quiet doesn’t equal effective. Engagement is what drives impact. The goal is not behavior modification, it’s heart transformation.  Some of the...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about "Easy" vs "Simple" We often chase simplicity because we think it will make things easier. We want the clear plan, the straightforward system, the step-by-step path that removes confusion. And while simplicity does give us clarity, it doesn’t remove the effort required to execute. In fact, the moment something beco...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about the balance of discipline and flexibility. We all love the idea of “set it and forget it.” Build a routine, lock in a system, and let it run. It feels efficient. It feels in control. But real life doesn’t stay fixed, and neither do we. The challenge isn’t choosing between discipline and flexibility. It’s learning how to hold both.  S...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Luis and we're talking about actually connecting in the room where you're following a script. There’s a difference between showing up with a perfect plan and actually connecting with the people in front of you. Whether you're leading kids, a team, or a room full of energy, the real skill is learning how to “read the room” and adjust in real time. Today,...

Today I'm joined by Aneisha & Shaylee and this podcast went off the rails! We ended up talking about some past characters and past themes - hope you enjoy!

Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about moving forward! We don't have an outline today, but the premise of what we're talking about is that we must ignore the naysayers and keep moving forward! You won't be criticized by someone doing more than you. Don't give up! A winner is just a loser who tried one more time.

Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about what it takes to have an old-fashioned move of God. There’s a dichotomy many of us feel; we long for a powerful move of God in our kids ministry, like the Azusa Street Revival, but our daily lives don’t always reflect the kind of hunger that produced it. As Horst Schulze (The Ritz-Carlton) said, “We’ve given away who we are, but now w...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about teaching methods for kids. When we think about teaching kids the Bible, it’s easy to imagine sitting them down and explaining theology. But kids don’t learn that way. They learn through stories, play, curiosity, and relationships. If we want kids to grasp biblical concepts and doctrines, we have to translate truth into experiences th...