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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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212. Why In-Person Events Matter 10.03.2022 32:16

Jeremy Echols joins the podcast to discuss the importance of going to in-person events. The post Why In-Person Events 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

211. Dealing with Insecurity 03.03.2022 28:25

Bill Emeott joins the podcast to discuss dealing with insecurities while working in kids ministry. The post Dealing with Insecurity 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

210. Sending Your Students to Work at Camp 24.02.2022 24:11

Jeremy Echols joins the podcast to discuss some of the things you should be looking for in students to encourage them to work camp. Check out more at Centrikid.com/staff The post Sending Your Students to Work at Camp 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

209. Lifeway Research: Discouragement, Apathy and the Unreached 17.02.2022 28:32

Scott McConnell joins the podcast to discuss more statistics about the research done since covid-19. The post Lifeway Research: Discouragement, Apathy and the Unreached 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

208. What sounds fun to you? A fun conversation about fun with Annie F. Downs 10.02.2022 28:37

Annie F. Downs joins the podcast to discuss why fun is so important in Kids Ministry. Check out more about Annie F Downs – Click Here The post What sounds fun to you? A fun conversation about fun with Annie F. Downs 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

207. Go! The importance of Kids Ministry in light of the current decline in the Church 03.02.2022 25:47

Mark Croston joins the podcast to discuss the second part of his session “ready, reset, go”. The post Go! The importance of Kids Ministry in light of the current decline in 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

206. Lifeway Research: Post-COVID Insights & Encouragement 21.01.2022 26:27

Scott McConnell joins the podcast to discuss research data from how churches dealt with covid. The post Lifeway Research: Post-COVID Insights & Encouragement 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

205. Solomon Says: Connecting Teens with the Wisdom of God’s Word 13.01.2022 24:46

Sarah Humphrey joins the podcast to discuss how to connect with teens through the book of proverbs and more. The post Solomon Says: Connecting Teens with the Wisdom of God’s Word 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

204. Ready… Reset… Influencing Kids in the Foundations of their Faith 16.12.2021 19:37

Mark Croston joins the podcast to discuss some of his session at etch about influencing kids in the foundations of their faith. The post Ready… Reset… Influencing Kids in the Foundations of their Faith 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

203. VBS Previews Are Back In Person 09.12.2021 35:02

Melita Thomas joins the podcast to discuss who you need to bring to a VBS Preview near you and what to expect! Check out more about VBS Previews The post VBS Previews Are Back In Person 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

202. Developing a Rhythm of Gospel Conversations 18.11.2021 30:27

John Paul Basham joins the podcast to discuss how to start developing a rhythm of gospel conversations. The post Developing a Rhythm of Gospel Conversations 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

201. The Importance of Keeping God’s Word at the Center of Your Kids Ministry 11.11.2021 31:05

Kevin Jones joins the podcast to discuss the importance of keeping God’s word at the center of your kids ministry. The post The Importance of Keeping God’s Word at the Center of Your 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

200. 10 More Things I’ve Learned in Preschool Ministry 07.10.2021 25:35

Delanee Williams joins the podcast to finish discussing the last 10 things she’s learned from preschool ministry. The post 10 More Things I’ve Learned in Preschool 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

199. Team Talk: Encouraging Your Volunteer Team 30.09.2021 28:15

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to continue talking about volunteer teams and how to encourage them. The post Team Talk: Encouraging Your Volunteer 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

198. Dealing With Kids That Talk Too Much 23.09.2021 21:46

Mark Jones (Mr. Mark) joins the podcast to discuss how to deal with kids that talk too much while you’re teaching. For more about Mr. Mark, check out mrmarksclassroom.com The post Dealing With Kids That Talk Too Much 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

197. 10 things I’ve learned in Preschool Ministry 16.09.2021 30:37

Delanee Williams joins the podcast to discuss 10 things she has learned in preschool ministry. The post 10 things I’ve learned in Preschool 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

196. Team Talk: Building Up Your Volunteer Team 09.09.2021 31:30

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to discuss how to build up your Volunteer Team. The post Team Talk: Building Up Your Volunteer 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

195. Making the Print or Digital Decision 02.09.2021 28:21

Landry Holmes joins the podcast to discuss what are the things to look for when deciding to go with print or digital resources. The post Making the Print or Digital Decision 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

194. Leading with a Heart of Hope 27.08.2021 30:44

Zac Workun joins the podcast to discuss how to lead your ministry with a heart of hope. The post Leading with a Heart of Hope 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

193. Making a Meaningful Midweek Ministry 12.08.2021 26:00

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to discuss how to make your midweek ministry meaningful. The post Making a Meaningful Midweek 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

192. The Battle of Belonging 05.08.2021 22:19

Jana Magruder joins the podcast to discuss building a culture where every kid feels welcome. Check out kidsministry.lifeway.com/readyresetgo The post The Battle of Belonging 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

191. Anxiety, Anger and Anti-social Behavior 29.07.2021 31:40

Landry Holmes joins the podcast to discuss how to prepare your heart to help kids as they return to church. For the Blog Post talked about in the episode CLICK HERE The post Anxiety, Anger and Anti-social Behavior 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

190. Video Games & the Gospel 15.07.2021 39:22

Drew Dixon joins the podcast to discuss the truths and myths about video games and how we can connect through them. The post Video Games & 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

189. Leveraging Digital Resources to Better Our Kids Ministry 08.07.2021 31:16

Andy Dukes joins the podcast to discuss ways we can leverage digital resources to better our kids ministry. Check out ministrygrid.com etchconference.com The post Leveraging Digital Resources to Better Our 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

188. Camp Is Back! 01.07.2021 37:29

Jeremy Echols joins the podcast to discuss how camp is going and what to expect! The post Camp Is Back! 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