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Kids Ministry Calling with Jana Magruder

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The Kids Ministry Calling Podcast is designed to inspire and equip kids ministry leaders in every season of their journey! Join us as we dive into heartfelt discussions, practical tips, and uplifting stories that remind you of the incredible calling God has placed on your life. Tune in to be reminded of your purpose, share in the joys and struggles of ministry, and find renewed strength in your calling. Together, we can remember to have joy in our calling!

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162. Preteens 19.11.2020 27:25

Tim Pollard joins the podcast to discuss a more in depth look into preteens, what they go through and how to walk through things with them. The post Preteens appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

161. Hospitality 12.11.2020 27:20

Kelly Minter joins the podcast to discuss different ways to host gathering that are easy and don\’t cost a lot. Check out Kellyminter.com Find out more on Digital Pass The post Hospitality appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

160. Virtual Disability Ministry 09.11.2020 24:09

Diane Dokko Kim joins the podcast to discuss the importance of virtual disablity ministry in the times that we are in. Find out more on Digital Pass The post Virtual Disability Ministry appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

159. Twitch, TikTok, & YouTube Obsession in Kids 29.10.2020 23:13

Nathan Howard joins the podcast to discuss the names, games, and voices that are informing, shaping, and influencing kids. Find out more on Digital Pass The post Twitch, TikTok, & YouTube Obsession in Kids appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

158. Consumerism 22.10.2020 28:29

Brian Dembowczyk joins the podcast to discuss the belief that possessions make a person happy—is one of the greatest lies that families and churches have accepted. At its core, consumerism is not an economic or political issue, but rather a gospel issue. we will explore consumerism’s dangers and how we can reject it in our … The post Consumerism appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway...

157. Be You: No One Else Can 15.10.2020 22:35

Klista Storts joins the podcast to discuss reasons God has chosen you, and specifically you, to serve where you are. Find out more on Digital Pass The post Be You: No One Else Can appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

156. Leadership: Building a Strength-Based Team 08.10.2020 26:02

Andrew Hudson joins the podcast to discuss how to build your team around you. The post Leadership: Building a Strength-Based Team appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

155. Talking Big Truths with Kids 01.10.2020 26:43

Aaron Armstrong joins the podcast to discuss why kids can handle deeper subjects than we give them credit for. The post Talking Big Truths with Kids appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

154. Simple Ideas for Doing Kids Ministry From Anywhere 24.09.2020 28:33

Kimba Campbell joins the podcast to discuss some simple ideas to help do kids ministry from anywhere. The post Simple Ideas for Doing Kids Ministry From Anywhere appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

153. ETCH Live 17.09.2020 26:45

Melita Thomas joins the podcast to discuss a variety of ways ETCH will be a little different this year with a virtual event. https://etchconference.com/ Find out more on Digital Pass The post ETCH Live appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

152. Importance of Being Age Aware 10.09.2020 34:10

Dr. Karen Kennemur joins the podcast to discuss how different ages learn different ways and how kids ministries need to be aware of it. The post Importance of Being Age Aware appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

151. Designing a Family Focused Kids Ministry 03.09.2020 26:42

Jana Magruder joins the podcast to discuss ways design you kids ministry to be family focused. lifeway.com/kidsministryfromanywhere The post Designing a Family Focused Kids Ministry appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

150. Honoring & Equipping Volunteers 27.08.2020 25:56

Jeff Land joins the podcast to discuss how to better equip volunteers within your kids ministry. The post Honoring & Equipping Volunteers appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

149. Setting a Long-term Vision for Kids Ministry 20.08.2020 23:00

Jenni Carter joins the podcast to discuss how we can set a long-term vision for our kids ministries. The post Setting a Long-term Vision for Kids Ministry appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

148. Trustworthy Teaching 13.08.2020 19:48

Landry Holmes joins the podcast to discuss how kids ministry needs curriculum that is trustworthy, biblical teaching. The post Trustworthy Teaching appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

147. Discovering Digital Curriculum 06.08.2020 37:48

Jana Magruder and Brian Dembowczyk join the podcast to discuss how to deal with digital curriculum now and how important it is to still use curriculum. The post Discovering Digital Curriculum appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

146. Unlocking from Location 30.07.2020 32:10

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to discuss how to be a Church from anywhere and be innovative with it. The post Unlocking from Location appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

145. Diversity, Unity and the Gospel 23.07.2020 25:47

Trillia Newbell joins the podcast to discuss how to address unity and diversity with the gospel. The post Diversity, Unity and the Gospel appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

144. Rebuilding your Volunteer team after COVID 16.07.2020 27:05

Danielle Bell joins the podcast to discuss ways to rebuild your volunteer team after Covid. The post Rebuilding your Volunteer team after COVID appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

143. Equipping Parents to Share the Gospel at Home 09.07.2020 20:37

Bill Emeott joins the podcast to discuss ways for parents to share the gospel at home and tips to know if your child is ready. The post Equipping Parents to Share the Gospel at Home appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

142. Don’t Let the Creative Side of the Church Die 02.07.2020 23:22

Heidi Hensley joins the podcast to discuss how Covid has awoken a creative side of the church and we would be foolish to let that die. The post Don’t Let the Creative Side of the Church Die appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

141. Programming for Success 25.06.2020 27:13

Billy Young joins the podcast to discuss how programming looks different as we start to look at opening our church doors again. The post Programming for Success appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

140. 6 Considerations: Volunteers & Communication 18.06.2020 25:24

Jeremy Carrol, Klista Storts & Tim Pollard join the podcast to discuss ways to communicate with volunteers as you get started back again. The post 6 Considerations: Volunteers & Communication appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

139. 6 Considerations: Learning Environments & Resources 11.06.2020 34:34

Klista Storts, Melita Thomas & Landry Holmes join the podcast to discuss resources and different environments to consider when doing VBS this summer. The post 6 Considerations: Learning Environments & Resources appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

138. 6 Considerations: Strategy & Policies 04.06.2020 25:40

Delanee Willams, Jeremy Carroll & Rhonda VanCleave join the podcast to discuss different strategies to do VBS and how to consider different policies as well. The post 6 Considerations: Strategy & Policies appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026