Karl Bastian's Podcast (Formerly Kidmin Talk)

If you are feeling discouraged by declining engagement online, weary of the shutdown even as you are excited about reopening, you could be measuring success wrong. Pastor Karl has an encouraging message for you in this podcast, plus updates on virtual VBS, Flat Pastors, and more! Tune in and get some fresh wind in your sails! Support the show

Don't focus on re-opening! Focus instead on STARTING OVER. Pastor Karl, founder of Kidology.org lays out a challenge as we transition from closed churches to re-opening. Support the show

Pastor Karl talks about the reopening of churches, training volunteers, and 7 ways to make kids feel loved. Support the show

In this new era of filming, many are getting into puppetry. In this video from his Master Class, Pastor Karl shows the types of puppets you can use. Support the show

Pastor Karl, founder of Kidology.org, answers questions about what's next for kidmin with COVID-19? Support the show

Pastor Karl Bastian interviews Jeff McCullough, a "Musicianary" who has created an incredible interactive Scripture Music Tool to get families movin' and groovin' to Scripture while cooped up inside! Support the show

With churches not meeting in person right now, Pastor Karl Bastian and Craig Wilson discuss the Who, Where, When, What, Why and HOW to host Zoom Events with your kids. Support the show

Pastor Karl Bastian, Children's Pastor at Highpoint Church in Aurora, Colorado, and founder of Kidology.org, shares what his church is doing to continue to minister in the midst of a time when churches are being asked not to gather in large groups. Support the show

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis hitting America and even preventing churches from meeting, Pastor Karl provides practical tips and reminders on how we can truly minister to people even when we can't gather in person. Support the show

The best teachers are those who know how to use questions effectively. On this episode Pastor Karl reveals the 3 types of questions, which are used the most and shouldn't be, which are used the least and should be use more often, and then provides 10 Tips for using questions - including a final awesome one! There is no question you should listen now! Support the show

Pastor Karl shares ideas on leading games while introducing a brand new resource on Kidology, called "88 Games with 8 Objects." Support the show

The Best of Both Worlds. The fun of kids ministry, the depth of adult ministry - you get both ministering to youth. Pastor Karl stepped up to lead the student ministry for six months between youth pastors at his church. He shares what he learned, plus his insights on strategic youth ministry. Support the show

Easter is coming! How do you plan effective outreach events? Pastor Karl Bastian shares insights from his EGGstravaganza Easter event at his church, and reveals his new book, A Bright Idea. Support the show

Stanley Mearse joins Karl Bastian again to talk recruiting volunteers when it seems impossible. How do you add more workers when the ministry is in crisis? Support the show

CPC review, Family Ministry Workshop Summary, Kids Follow Up Tool and more! Support the show

Kidminism - We never grow alone or in a vacuum!  Starting in 2020, Pastor Karl will be leading a series of Master Classes to help you take your personal development as well as your ministry to the next level beginning with a course in January titled, "Thriving in Ministry". Learn more in this video sponsored by The Visual Bible from Zonderkidz.com Support the show

Christmas is Coming!  Pastor Karl Bastian, aka The Kidologist, is snowed in and getting in the mood for Christmas! What is he teaching this year? Find out! You can use it too! FREE Christmas Clue Hunt to a winner, find out how and more helpful updates and insights to Equip and Encourage YOU! Support the show

Pastor Karl Bastian provides six principles for impacting every child on Sunday. Also, Karl offers an insider's review of KidCheck, the premiere children's ministry check-in system. Support the show

Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org, shares a musical outreach tool, a crazy object lesson, updates on conferences he'll be at and his first Kidology Kidmism. Listen to be Equipped and Encouraged! Support the show

On this week's show: What is Fortnite? Object Lesson Stump Attempt: To Zarf or Not to Zarf? Pastor Karl answers, "How do you teach GRACE to kids?"  and more! Support the show

Preteens don't just learn differently, they think differently. Sean Sweet from fourfivesix.org believes they need the space to discover and the power to make choices in order to learn best and make genuine decisions that will last a life time. In the latest Kidmin Talk episode, Sean joins Karl Bastian, host of KidminTalk.com and founder of Kidology.org to discuss Preteen Ministry. What it is?...

Stressed about your ministry? The issue is the word "your." It's NOT your ministry, it's God's. Time to give it back and watch your stress evaporate! Karl Bastian, aka, The Kidologist from Kidology.org challenges you to give your ministry back to God and shares some stories illustrating how amazing it can be! Support the show

Preschool Ministry is Important! Learn three secrets to making your early childhood ministry more fun and effective! Support the show

Have you ever been scared by a display of love? Pastor Karl shares a story of a time his mother's love terrified him... but in a good way. What is ferocious love? Does God love us with a ferocious love? Karl thinks He does! Support the show

Pastor Karl asks, "What would they do if you weren't there?" Seriously. While our first reaction may be that the ministry would go under quickly, the reality is there are likely things we are doing that are completely optional. Good things, that we actually could skip and no one would notice. If ministry is eating into personal and family time you may need to consider this important...