Apostolic Children’s Ministry Podcasts 2.0

Foot Trouble, Popcorn Sundays, and Bus Ministry Heroes (Feat. Jess & John Kast) In this fun episode of the Apostolic Children’s Ministry Podcast, we’re joined by a very special co-host — my daughter! We kick things off with some laughs (and a dad joke), walk through a Sunday School blooper that left me limping, and celebrate an altar moment that made it all worth it. Then we sit down with Jess...

This episode is packed—and not just with jokes, bloopers, and object lessons (though we’ve got those too). Episode 102 dives into the real moments of children’s ministry: the chaos, the breakthroughs, the doubts, and the growth that happens when we just keep showing up. We’re rolling out a few new segments this time, including: 🎭 "Something’s Wrong Here" – Our version of a blooper reel, sharing r...

After a short break following our epic 100th episode, the Apostolic Children’s Ministry Podcast is back—and we’re mixing things up! In this all-new format, we share bite-sized segments custom-built for Sunday School teachers and children’s ministers. 👉 In this kickoff episode: Find out what’s changing in the podcast (and why that might be a good thing!) Hear the first-ever “Fishing Lessons for Su...

THIS IS AUDIO ONLY... THE VIDEO VERSION HAS LOTS OF VISUALS!!! https://youtu.be/2bFkEkUxpRU   We can hardly believe it—this is our 100th episode of the podcast AND the 10-year anniversary of our website, Apostolic Sunday School / Children's Ministry! What started as a small spark has grown into a resource hub with hundreds of videos—all created to equip, encourage, and empower those involved in Ap...

In this episode, we're kicking off something new! We're going over each lesson of the ACTS in Action Sunday School curriculum—Quarter 2: Superheroes of the Faith. Since we're using it in our local church, we'll be recapping each lesson, sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how we adapted it to fit our class. If you're planning to teach this curriculum, this deep dive might give you some helpful i...

Today, Trystan and I sat down and talked about our recent Children’s Revival and some huge milestones—the 100th episode of the Apostolic Children's Ministry Podcast, and an incredible 10 years of Apostolic Sunday School!  But that’s not all! We also dive into the amazing new resources now available from Apostolic creators, designed to equip and inspire children's ministry like never before. Join u...

Today’s episode takes a different turn—one inspired by Gabe Baker from the Kidmin Backstage podcast. We’re diving into the struggle of impostor syndrome, that nagging feeling that you’re not enough or don’t belong, even when God has clearly called you. Join us for an honest talk about pushing past self-doubt, trusting God’s plan, and stepping confidently into your calling. __________________ Tune...

In this episode, we dive into highlights from a recent Holy Ghost rally, share exciting updates about bus ministry, and have an in-depth discussion about the impact of technology in the classroom—the good, the bad, and everything in between. __________________ Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you grow your children’s ministry. Explore more podcas...

Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane, recapping the highlights of 2024 from January to December—celebrating all the amazing moments and milestones!  Get ready for inspiring conversations, fresh ideas, and practical tools to energize your children’s ministry. __________________ Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you grow your children’s mini...

Welcome to the podcast! Tonight, we’re handing over the reins to Trystan, Natalya, and Bre, who took charge for a special episode. They shared updates on recent events and gave us a sneak peek at what’s coming up as we wrap up the year. It’s a fun and exciting conversation you won’t want to miss. Enjoy the episode! __________________ Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practic...

Trystan and Philip sat down on December 12 to catch up on all the latest happenings! They discussed the annual Thanksgiving dinner, rotating Sunday School, the big Easter skit, and the first Christmas lesson focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. They also shared exciting updates about the curriculum releases and an upcoming audio Bible for children. You won’t want to miss this episode! ______...

In today’s episode, we share exciting updates in children’s ministry! From the upcoming release of The Bible for Children: Part One to the pre-sale launch of our new curriculum, there’s a lot going on!  Plus, we’re recording brand-new songs and working on the third installment of our object lesson book series! We also recap an incredible Sunday! __________________ Tune in for inspiring conversatio...

Today, we got together to recap our big Harvest Fest event, shared updates on our curriculum, and about our most recent Sunday classes.   Tune in for engaging discussions, fresh insights, and a dose of inspiration! Be sure to check out other podcasts and resources at www.apostolicsundayschool.com to enhance your spiritual journey. Have ideas for future episodes or questions you’d like us to addres...

In this episode, we sit down with two amazing leaders in children's ministry, James and Kim Pelletier from Apostolic Faith Tabernacle in Oklahoma City, under Pastor Nathan McDonald. With nearly 28 years of experience, their passion and energy for teaching children have never wavered! Tune in as they share their journey, insights into writing curriculum, and stories from their recent children's rev...

In this episode, I talk about recent Sunday School and discusses the challenges and joys of teaching kids in today's world. From rotating teachers and organizing effective classrooms to bus ministry updates and some funny behind-the-scenes moments, we cover quite a bit of ground.  ______________________________________ Tune in for engaging conversations, valuable insights, and plenty of inspiratio...

Just a bunch of updates on the Curriculum project, the Bible for Kids project and more!  I was running solo today... sorry if it's boring :-) ______________________________________ Tune in for engaging conversations, valuable insights, and plenty of inspiration. Don't forget to explore our other podcasts and resources available at www.apostolicsundayschool.com for even more content to enrich your...

This week, we dive into the amazing Kountry Kids Conference (formerly Kingdom Kids Conference) that took place in Pigeon Forge, TN! If you've never attended, it's a fantastic event where Apostolics in children's ministry come together to put on an awesome children's service that parallels the main services at the WPF Summit Conference.  We also have the incredible side effect of being able to coll...

We did a longer podcast but included this quick recap of the Sunday School last week which I then pulled out as a mini cast.  The picture has NOTHING to do with the episode except that it has the two of us in it... and we are both casting... fishing poles. ______________________________________ Tune in for engaging conversations, valuable insights, and plenty of inspiration. Don't forget to explor...

We talked this week about a thought from Bishop Floyd Odom, that of STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE!  Part 1 of 2. We ALSO did a quick recap of the Sunday School last week but I pulled that out separately as a mini cast that will be posted right after this one. ______________________________________ Tune in for engaging conversations, valuable insights, and plenty of inspiration. Don't forget to explore o...

What an awesome conversation with Liz Machuca and Jennifer Booker about teaching toddlers.  What are the major differences with that age group and the older ones? ______________________________________ Tune in for engaging conversations, valuable insights, and plenty of inspiration. Don't forget to explore our other podcasts and resources available at www.apostolicsundayschool.com for even more co...

What an incredible interview with Delaney about what it was like being on a missions trip in Jordan but more, about how she knew being in missions for God's will in her life. _______________________________________ Tune in for engaging conversations, valuable insights, and plenty of inspiration. Don't forget to explore our other podcasts and resources available at www.apostolicsundayschool.com for...

We just did a solo recap of the children's ministry weekend!  So thankful for everyone that was able to come! _______________________________________ Tune in for engaging conversations, valuable insights, and plenty of inspiration. Don't forget to explore our other podcasts and resources available at www.apostolicsundayschool.com for even more content to enrich your spiritual journey. Got ideas fo...

Welcome back to another episode of Apostolic Sunday School podcast! In this episode, Danny and Phillip dive into the latest happenings at ILC and share their insights. The highlight of this episode is the exploration of the theme, "Treating Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping." Together, they dissect its importance and offer practical tips on self-care within the framework of res...

We are changing the format a bit for the podcast. Instead of solely a weekly recap (we do talk a bit about some recent events here at ILC but only for a bit) we are going to be a bit more topical at least for now. This week Bob Lee and myself met and talked about what we would do if we had to start over from scratch! It was a fun conversation, come along for the ride.   ___________________________...

We are in Dallas, TX, meeting to kick off an exciting project, the WPF Apostolic Curriculum!  We have Naeem & Jillian Hammond from Florida, Gabe Baker from Washington, James and Kim Pelletier from Oklahoma and Phillip, Kim & Bre from California gathered to begin a HUGE project! _____________________________________ Check out the other podcasts we have posted as well as the hundreds of obje...