Karl Bastian's Podcast (Formerly Kidmin Talk)

Whether you are preaching, teaching, leading kids church or presenting a workshop - you want to command the attention of your audience. Not demand it, command it. In this practical podcast, focused mostly on leading kids church, but applicable to any time you are in front of an audience, Pastor Karl shares a dozen principles that will enable you to command the attention of the entire room - especi...

KidminTalk #188 - A Discipleship Focused Ministry Pastor Karl answers the question, "How do we disciple children when we only have one day a week at church?" It's a great question! He presents a full workshop from a recent conference where he talks about "What is discipleship?" and how to create a disciple-making strategy for your children's ministry. Imagine if Jesus...

Kidmin Talk #187 - Taming the Email Monster DESCRIPTION: How would you like ALL of your email to DISAPPEAR by the end of this podcast? POOF! It’s gone! In this podcast, Pastor Karl shares super practical tips on Taming the Email Monster, including how to start completely fresh in the New Year without losing a single email. Learn how to be the master of your email, rather than letting it control yo...

Kidmin Talk #186 - Getting a JUMP on the New Year! DESCRIPTION: It's a NEW YEAR. Are New Year's Resolutions a waste of time? Karl says a resounding no! Don't over-complicate your goals - if "smart" goals have bogged you down, Karl offers a much simpler (and more effective) way to set goals for the new year. Make this the best year ever! Share with Kidology.org/kidmintalk18...

Kidmin Talk #185- What REAL Ministry Success Looks Like In a very vulnerable live keynote presentation a few years ago, Pastor Karl talks about what real ministry success looks like. He explains why he will never coach leaders on "brand development" or share secrets to growing a business, in part because while God has granted him business success over the years and a well-known brand, he...

Kidmin Talk #184 - Unleashing Your Creativity (YES! You ARE Creative!) DESCRIPTION: You ARE Creative! So says Pastor Karl, the Kidologist who gives away some of this "Top Secret" Creativity "Triggers" he uses to come up with creative ideas. Being creative is part of the image of God placed within you. But how creative you are is limited only by your willingness to exercise your...

Kidmin Talk #183 Getting Parents to do Your Bidding On the podcast today, Pastor Karl answers several questions from listeners about Family and Parent Ministry by addressing how to really C.A.R.E. for Parents by Challenging, providing Activities, Resourcing and Encouraging! Parents aren't the enemy or hindrance to ministry, they ARE our ministry. Mentioned on the show: Kidology Table Talkers...

KIDMIN TALK #182 - Scope and Seekwhat? Those Older Boys and More! On today's pod Pastor Karl takes questions from students at Kidmin Academy ranging from how to teach a wide age range, to engaging those older boys, to how to determine what to teach and whether the pastor should teach or not and more! Share with Kidology.org/kidmintalk182 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and HIT THAT ALERT BUTTON TOO! Enjoy K...

Kidmin Talk is BACK! I broke my podcast! LOL #1 Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts ! Look for the new LOGO (blue background) and ignore the old one with the picture of me. (The one that only goes through only episode 141, Apple refuses to delete it.) If you are subscribed to the OLD one, you are missing out on my wonderful pontificatations on kids ministry! LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Kidology.org/1230 (...

KIDMIN TALK #180 It’s 2023 and Pastor Karl is BACK! It’s been awhile, but he’s back with ministry exciting and PRACTICAL ministry updates, tips for helpful TOOLS on Kidology.org that will make your job EASIER (including recruiting and communication!) and then some SUPER INSIGHTFUL TIPS on implementing CHANGE in a way that won’t get you in trouble with those who are on the receiving end of the chan...

KIDMIN TALK #179 A Kidmin Checkup! Part A in the NEW ABC's of Kidology Series A = ASSESSMENT Pastor Karl guides leaders through a very real and practical grid for assessing their ministry health in this helpful podcast. It is essential to periodically hit "pause" on ministry to evaluate the health of ourselves and our ministry. Looking through the framework of our Time, Talents, and...

KIDMIN TALK 178 - Kidmin on MISSION Rise above the weekly to-do's and lead a ministry that is focused on the MISSION of Children's Ministry. Yes, you've got to get stuff done, but when you have a clear focus on the WHY, the what becomes much more motivating. Today, Pastor Karl explains how he unpacks his children's ministry Mission Statement for his leaders at his volunteer ori...

In this very personal, honest and direct podcast, Pastor Karl addresses one of the questions he is asked most often via email and in person, “How do know when it is time to leave a ministry?” Karl gives bold advice on the hard realities of ministry leadership, the challenges of working with imperfect ministry co-workers, reason not to leave, when you should leave, and practical advice on how to kn...

KIDMIN TALK #176  Raising Kids Who Can Stand Strong SHARE WITH YOUR PARENTS USING THIS LINK: Kidology.org/kidmintalk176 Parents and Kids Ministry Leaders know that raising kids today is MORE than challenging - at times it's scary. Our world is determined to lead our children away from God and more aggressively than we could have even imagined just a few years ago. Shocking statistics are post...

Leading and GROWING a SMALL Kids Ministry After a touching and inspiring tribute to his Mom, the original “Kidologist” Pastor Karl talks about how to lead and grow a small kids ministry. Whether you have no kids, just a handful, or are struggling to grow a small ministry, this podcast will encourage you right where you are as well as provide some practical secrets on how to grow and even boost att...

Kidology 101 - Secrets of Effective Kid Communicators For this SPECIAL EPISODE Karl offers up a fun LIVE presentation you will thoroughly enjoy! From funny stories to learning how to properly shoot a straw, you’ll laugh, be inspired, and be reminded of why you got into kids ministry in the first place. It’s a podcast you’ll want to pass on to a friend in kids ministry too! Just send them to Kidolo...

Pastor Karl opens a big Can of Worms on this podcast with a topic he has discussed privately and in seminary classrooms but never publicly until now. What adult ministry trends have had a negative impact on Children’s Ministry - and how can and should children’s ministry leaders adapt in response? It’s a thought-provoking discussion sure to challenge and stimulate. You've likely never heard t...

The police surround Karl as he preps for a kidmin event? EGGciting Easter results! Family discipleship wraps up - great kidmin books, collecting kidmin wisdom and more! Show Notes: Judging Books by their Covers https://kidologist.com/2016/04/18/judging-books-covers/ Family Discipleship Blog Post https://kidologist.com/2022/02/17/an-awesome-adventure-with-parents/ Facebook LIVE of Easter Miraculous...

RUNNING ON EMPTY: an Encouraging Word from Pastor Karl or "How do you take your life back from the church?" If your tank is running out of gas, how do you keep refilling while going full speed ahead? For a copy of Karl’s complete notes from RUNNING ON EMPTY (as mentioned on the show) drop an email to karl@kidmintalk.com . As an added bonus, they will be sent with a prayer for you as you...

Pastor Karl Goes to Big Church - aka “Adult Care” and shares a message based on his Miraculous Series. He talks about more than the miracles of Jesus; he talks about how to experience miracles in your life today. It’s funny, it’s serious, it’s personal, it’s challenging. Karl's sidekick Gus even makes an appearance! This BONUS EPISODE is available on all your favorite podcast platforms but al...

Learn the 7 P's for Pulling Off Great Kidmin Events! Plus, Karl tells of the time he got into a fight with a dad at a church event, shares an overview of the upcoming curriculum series Undercover Queen, and more! SHOW NOTES: The 7 P's: Through them all: PRAYER! 1. Peace (the Holy Spirit) 2. Place (the Where) 3. Parts (the What) 4. People (the Who) 5. Planning (the When) 6. Prep (the How)...

This week Pastor Karl shares his church's new strategy for Easter Outreach; tackles current controversy over heresy with a popular curriculum; shares an idea for a Christian comic lending library; gives an update on his Parent-Kid Discipleship Group, and more! Mentioned on the Show: Kidology.org/kidmintalk Kidology.org/undercoverqueen Kidology.org/mybrandnewlife Kidology.org/tabletalkers Kido...

American Underdog is the story of Hall-of-Famer Kurt Warner pursuing his dream of becoming an NFL quarterback. His son Zach is portrayed by Hayden Zaller, who stole the show! His own personal story is inspiring, and that's why, when Kidology was granted the opportunity to help promote the movie, I chose to interview Hayden! Support the show

Part 3 of a 3-Part Year-End Special where Pastor Karl breaks out the ol' cassette tape sermons from decades ago to see just how timeless the Word of God truly is. Today's message Karl almost doesn't want to share - it contains a long-forgotten secret of the ancient church fathers that has been hidden within a Latin code that Karl deciphered many years ago and prefers to keep to hims...

Part 2 of a 3-Part Year-End Special where Pastor Karl breaks out the ol' cassette tape sermons from over 25 years ago! Today's message from 1997 is as relevant today as the day he first delivered it on a Sunday night in the inner city of Chicago. So often in life or ministry, we see God blessing those around us and wonder if He has overlooked us and forgotten our needs and prayer request...