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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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287. Family Discipleship Basics 30.11.2023 26:25

Cheryl Markland and Jana Magruder join host Chuck Peters to discuss some basics for family discipleship. Check out more at Lifeway.com/lobl The post Family Discipleship Basics 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

286. Introducing the New FREE Family Advent Guide from Lifeway Kids 16.11.2023 22:56

Jana Magruder joins host Chuck Peters to discuss the time for Advent. The post Introducing the New FREE Family Advent Guide from Lifeway 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

285. Teaching Kids Gratitude 09.11.2023 25:00

Champ Thornton joins Host Chuck Peters to discuss ways of teaching our kids to be thankful. Check out more about Champs books https://www.champthornton.com/ The post Teaching Kids Gratitude 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

284. Bridging the Gap Between Student and Kids Ministry 02.11.2023 24:34

Tega Faafa and Jana Magruder join Host Chuck Peters to discuss how we can better bridge the gap between student and kids ministry. The post Bridging the Gap Between Student and 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

283. Why ETCH? 27.10.2023 29:54

Jeremy Echols and Jana Magruder join Host Chuck Peters to discuss what it’s like coming to ETCH, and why you should come. The post Why ETCH? 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

282. How to Build a Catch and Release Culture 19.10.2023 28:12

Ken Braddy joins host Chuck Peters to discuss the idea of a catch and release culture in our ministries. The post How to Build a Catch and Release Culture 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

281. Discipleship Pathway for Preschool, Kids, and Student Ministry 12.10.2023 23:06

Danielle Bell joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss the discipleship pathway for preschool, kids, and student ministry. The post Discipleship Pathway for Preschool, Kids, and Student 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

280. Why Groups Matter 05.10.2023 33:29

Ken Braddy joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss why having groups in your ministries matter. The post Why Groups Matter 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

279. Children and Grief 28.09.2023 28:24

Shelly Melia joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss how to handle children and grief. The post Children and Grief 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

278. Gospel-Centered Family Experiences 21.09.2023 30:13

Danielle Bell joins Host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss how to have gospel-centered family experiences. The post Gospel-Centered Family Experiences 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

277. Generation Alpha 07.09.2023 30:18

Shelly Melia joins Host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss who Gen Alpha is and what they face. The post Generation Alpha 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

276. Dealing with Difficult People 31.08.2023 27:53

Stephanie Chase joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss tips on dealing with difficult people in our ministry. The post Dealing with Difficult People 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

275. Intentional Discipleship in 30 Seconds 24.08.2023 25:02

Taylor Johnson joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss how to have intentional conversations in everyday life. The post Intentional Discipleship in 30 Seconds 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

274. Real Talk Recruiting 17.08.2023 34:55

Stephanie Chase joins Host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss 7 tips on how to talk recruiting. The post Real Talk Recruiting 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

273. The Great Commission Isn’t Just for Adults 10.08.2023 23:52

Taylor Johnson joins Host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss tips on talking to kids about missions. Check out more about ETCH Conference HERE The post The Great Commission Isn’t Just for Adults 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

272. A Dozen Do Nots for Recruiting 27.07.2023 35:18

Klista Storts joins the podcast to discuss things to stay away from when recruiting volunteers. The post A Dozen Do Nots for Recruiting 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

271. Sneak a Peek at Hyfi Preschool 13.07.2023 25:42

Jana Magruder, Kayla Stevens, and Isaac Kierstead join host Chuck Peters as they talk about about Hyfi for preschool Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com The post Sneak a Peek at Hyfi Preschool 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...

270. Hyfi for Kids 07.07.2023 25:57

Crystal Mazzuca, Kayla Stevens, and Isaac Kierstead join Jana Magruder to discuss what Hyfi for Kids looks like in a session. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Learn more about Hyfi and subscribe now at: www.myhyfi.com The post Hyfi for 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 fee...

269. Say Hi to Hyfi 29.06.2023 33:02

Jana Magruder, Kayla Stevens, and Isaac Kierstead join host Chuck Peters as they talk about an overview of the new curriculum, Hyfi. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com The post Say Hi to Hyfi 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...

268. Shifting to VBS Theme of 2024 22.06.2023 39:43

Melita Thomas joins host, Chuck Peters, as they discuss the theme for VBS 2024. Check out more at: Lifeway.com/VBS The post Shifting to VBS Theme of 2024 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

267. It’s the Most VBS Time of Year 15.06.2023 40:01

Melita Thomas joins Host Chuck Peters to discuss what is going on with VBS this time of year! The post It’s the Most VBS Time of Year 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

266. Flip the Script for the Whole Church 08.06.2023 34:10

Jana Magruder and Stephanie Salvatore join Host, Chuck Peters to talk about how to flip the script on the whole Church and what F.L.I.P stands for. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com The post Flip the Script for the Whole Church appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice messag...

265. Flip the Script on Identity 01.06.2023 34:37

Jana Magruder and Stephanie Salvatore join Host, Chuck Peters to talk about how to flip the script on kids and their identity. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com The post Flip the Script on Identity appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or f...

264. Flip the Script from Seen to Known 25.05.2023 32:59

Jana Magruder and Stephanie Salvatore join Host, Chuck Peters to talk about how to flip the script on making kids feel seen and known. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com The post Flip the Script from Seen to Known appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any...

263. Flip the Script on Cultural Messages 18.05.2023 39:39

Jana Magruder and Stephanie Salvatore join Host, Chuck Peters to talk about how to flip the script in your ministry. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com The post Flip the Script on Cultural Messages appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or fe...