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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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237. The Importance of Kids Ministry to the Church 15.09.2022 26:08

Ben and Lynley Mandrell join the podcast to discuss words of advice & affirmation from a senior pastor about the importance of kids ministry to the church. The post The Importance of Kids Ministry to the Church 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

236. Loneliness in Kids Ministry 08.09.2022 29:38

Lauren Jackson joins the podcast to discuss how to deal with the loneliness in Kids Ministry we might feel. The post Loneliness in 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

235. New to Ministry 01.09.2022 25:05

Melita Thomas, Zac Workun, and Jana Magruder join the podcast to discuss being new to ministry. The post New to 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

234. Goal Setting For the New School Year 25.08.2022 24:32

Lauren Jackson joins the podcast to discuss ways to set goals in your ministry for the new school year. The post Goal Setting For the New School 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

233. ETCH 2022 18.08.2022 28:53

Melita Thomas and Zac Workun join the podcast to discuss what ETCH is going to look like this year and why you and your team should come. For more, check out the ETCH website HERE. The post ETCH 2022 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

232. Fostering Friendships 11.08.2022 31:16

Jana Magruder joins the podcast to discuss how to foster friendships in ministry. For more about ETCH, Check out etchconference.lifeway.com Jana discussed the KNOWN acronym on the podcast. Read more about it here: How can we as leaders help kids feel known at church? Use the “Known” strategy for a quick and simple reference. K … The post Fostering Friendships appeared first on Kids Ministry . Chec...

231. Communicating Biblical Truth in Preschool 04.08.2022 31:28

Klista Storts and Rachel Coe join the podcast to discuss how to communicate biblical truth in preschool. D The post Communicating Biblical Truth in 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! Join us at ETCH 2026

230. Helping Preschool Parents 28.07.2022 34:56

Delanee Williams and Kimba Campbell join the podcast to discuss different perspectives on helping preschool parents. The post Helping Preschool Parents 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

229. Preschool Tips 21.07.2022 28:16

Klista Storts and Rachel Coe join the podcast to talk about preschool tips. The post Preschool Tips 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

228. Separation Anxiety 07.07.2022 33:40

Dr. Mary Manz Simon joins the podcast to discuss how to help kids deal with separation anxiety. An educator, consultant, media personality and award-winning author, Dr. Mary Manz Simon has embodied thought leadership in the children and family space for more than forty years. With more than three million books sold in English in addition to publishing in … The post Separation Anxiety appeared fir...

227. Discipleship in Relationship: Helping Every Kid Feel Known and Seen 23.06.2022 29:51

Crystal Mazzuca joins the podcast to discuss how to help kids feel known and seen. The post Discipleship in Relationship: Helping Every Kid Feel Known and Seen 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

226. Persistent (or Consistent) Thankfulness 16.06.2022 29:34

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to discuss the importance of staying in a persistent state of thankfulness The post Persistent (or Consistent) Thankfulness 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

225. The Most Important Message 09.06.2022 26:51

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to discuss the key important message in your ministry. The post The Most Important Message 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

224. Behind the Music: VBS 2022 02.06.2022 24:09

Paul and Jeremy join the podcast to discuss their thought process behind the music of VBS 2022. The post Behind the Music: VBS 2022 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

223. Three Ways to Connect with Parents Through Social Media During the Week 26.05.2022 29:50

Isaac Kierstead joins the podcast to discuss how to connect with parents through social media. The post Three Ways to Connect with Parents Through Social Media During the Week 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

222. A Leader’s Guide to Summer 19.05.2022 26:44

Crystal Mazzuca joins the podcast to discuss ways to help out your ministry during the summer. The post A Leader’s Guide to Summer 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

221. Making the Most of Large Group 12.05.2022 39:01

Isaac Kierstead joins the podcast to discuss how to make the most of large group in your ministry. The post Making the Most of Large Group 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

220. Partnering With Parents 05.05.2022 31:22

Chad Higgins joins the podcast to discuss how we can partner with parents in our ministries. The post Partnering With Parents 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

219. Prayer 28.04.2022 32:11

Stephanie Chase joins the podcast to discuss the importance of prayer. The post Prayer 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

218. Helping Families Define Discipleship 21.04.2022 32:42

Chad Higgins joins the podcast to discuss how to help families define discipleship. The post Helping Families Define Discipleship 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

217. Leading With Confidence 14.04.2022 27:31

Stephanie Chase joins the podcast to discuss ways to lead your ministry with confidence. The post Leading With Confidence 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

216. Rethinking Discipline in Kids Ministry 07.04.2022 29:49

Heidi Hensley joins the podcast to discuss tips to rethink how we discipline in kids ministry. The post Rethinking Discipline in 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

215. Sharing the Gospel with Kids 31.03.2022 34:04

Tristen Meza joins the podcast to discuss how we can have Gospel conversations with kids. The post Sharing the Gospel 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

214. Building a Culture of Belonging For Your Volunteers 24.03.2022 33:36

Heidi Hensley joins the podcast to discuss what building a culture with your volunteers looks like. The post Building a Culture of Belonging For Your 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

213. Investing in Young Volunteers 17.03.2022 23:12

Tristen Meza joins the podcast to discuss the importance of investing into younger volunteers. The post Investing in Young 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