Amazing Life Foundation

The Amazing Kids Ministry Podcast

Kids EN ↓ 32 episodes

Ministry is beautiful and brutal. It’s sacred work, but it can also be lonely, exhausting, and messy. This podcast is for those still showing up, the pastors, volunteers, and leaders who believe the work is worth it, even when it’s hard. Through honest conversations and real stories, we’ll explore leadership, culture, and the ways God meets us in the middle of it all. Because ministry isn’t just about what we do, it’s about who we’re becoming while we do it. Keep going. You’re not alone.

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Distill, Don’t Dilute — Every Kids Pastor Needs to Hear This | Sam Luce 07.01.2026 37:22

0:00 - Coming up 1:04 - Today’s Guest, Sam Luce: The Start of Kidsmin 5:36 - What Sam Does Now 7:28 - The Importance of Solid Theology 11:38 - Building A Faith Framework for Kids, Watering It Down 19:04 - Teaching Truth and Salvation 25:36 - Formation vs. Fun 31:56 - Engaging Imagination Intentionally 35:54 - Check Out Sam’s Books In this powerful episode, Sam Luce, a 28-year veteran of kids minis...

How Thriving Kids Ministries Build Consistent Volunteers I Amy Fenton and Esther Gray 17.12.2025 30:52

Discover how consistent volunteers, empowered parents, and the Orange strategy can transform your kids' ministry. Amy and Esther share real stories, practical tools, and the mindset shifts that help churches disciple kids and families together. This episode is perfect for any kids pastor feeling stretched too thin. 0:00 - Coming up 1:04 - Today’s guests, Amy Fenton & Esther Gray: How They Go...

Special Needs Family Ministry Expert Opens Up | Diane Dokko Kim 10.12.2025 15:05

Get the 100% FREE Every Child Special Needs course here! – https://www.joinamazing.com/everychild Practical strategies and mindset shifts to help your church support neurodivergent kids, kids with special needs, and any child who needs help finding their place. –––––––––––––––––––––––– You don’t need all the answers to welcome every child—you just need to be willing 💛 In this episode, special nee...

The Key to Creating Lifelong Worshippers | Yancy 03.12.2025 25:51

Get worship dance videos, lyric videos, and instrumentals your classrooms will LOVE with Amazing Music! - https://www.joinamazing.com/music ___________ In this episode, we sit down with Dove Award-winning artist Yancy, known for her engaging worship songs and animated character. Yancy shares her unexpected journey into children's worship music, driven by her passion for creating impactful and...

How to Stay in Love with Church When Ministry Hurts | Rita Springer 19.11.2025 39:22

In this episode of the Amazing Kids Ministry Podcast, worship leader and long–time church mom Rita Springer sits down with Tyler to talk about staying in love with the church even when it’s messy and imperfect. Rita shares why she still believes the local church is breathtakingly beautiful – even with all the flaws and mess that come with it. This is not a conversation about crafts and curriculum....

Lecrae's Genius Strategy for Communicating to Diverse Audiences 12.11.2025 17:01

In this episode, we're joined by artist Lecrae, to discuss effective communication; maintaining message potency while making it accessible to a wide variety of listeners. 00:00 Mastering the Art of Communication 00:13 The Importance of Audience Awareness 01:12 Distilling Messages for Different Audiences 05:30 The Role of Feedback in Effective Communication 07:28 Choosing the Right Medium for You...

50 Years of Kids Ministry Wisdom in 30 Minutes | Jim Wideman 05.11.2025 31:00

In this episode, Jim Wideman discusses the evolution and innovation in children's ministry from the 1700s to the present day. Reflecting on historical practices such as Sunday school, vacation Bible school, and modern innovations like electronic check-in systems. We discuss innovation over mere creativity and the need for new approaches to minister effectively to children. Chapter Markers: 00:00...