The Collide Kids Podcast | Faith, Family Discipleship & Fun Christian Interviews

What if every question your child asks could launch your family into a quest of deeper faith and purpose? On this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark chats with Rousseaux Brasseur—children’s author, YouTuber, and founder of the Quester Community—about how  curiosity can turn into spiritual growth at home. Get inspired as they swap rapid-fire questions, share stories of surrend...

Can conflict really help your family grow closer and reflect God’s purpose in everyday life? This week on the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with Bill High, founder of Legacy Stone and expert in Christian parenting and family discipleship. Bill shares insightful wisdom on raising Christian kids, embracing conflict as an opportunity for spiritual growth, and creating a code of...

How can ordinary family moments become powerful opportunities for Faith at home and raising Christian kids? On this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with Brittany Nelson—mom, former children’s pastor, and the creative force behind Deeper KidMin. From her journey in kids ministry to practical tips for weaving Faith, Purpose, and Spiritual growth into everyday famil...

Can faith, creativity, and extreme sports collide to help your family discover true purpose and character? On this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark chats with renowned action sports artist Lynne Ruttkay, whose career designing for top skateboard and surf brands shaped both her artistry and her journey of raising a Christian kid in Southern California’s action sports culture...

What if understanding your story and God’s purpose for it could change your family’s perspective on faith, adoption, and belonging? In this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark is joined by Emmanuel Jean Russell: first-time author, adoptee from Haiti, and son of bestselling author Karen Kingsbury. Emmanuel opens up about his “shadow memories” of childhood in Haiti, the incredib...

What if the next generation’s favorite toys could help ignite faith and purpose at home? On this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark welcomes Howard Quiggly Chang, original designer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys and creator of Ancientz—a new collectible toy line based on biblical heroes. Howard shares his story of rediscovering faith, using creativity for inspiration i...

What if the secret to raising strong Christian kids is dependent on their relationship with their grandparents? On this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark talks with Josh Mulvihill about how grandparents play a vital role in Christian parenting, family life, and spiritual growth. They discuss discipleship at home, the lasting influence of intentional grandparents, and practic...

What if revival could begin in your living room through simple moments of faith with your kids? In this kickoff episode for the new season of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with Mutheu Esilaba, family ministry director and lifelong disciple-maker from Nairobi, Kenya. Together, they dive into practical ways Christian parenting can ignite purpose, spiritual growth, and inspi...

Welcome to a special season finale episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is joined by Brian Dixon—author, podcaster, business coach, and co-founder of Hope*Writers—for an episode packed with encouragement, practical tips, and a dose of hope just in time for summer. Brian shares his journey from being a teacher to helping writers share their message through Hope Books. Learn why...

Get ready for another fun and faith-filled episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark sits down with Aaron Collier, a husband, dad, Disney enthusiast, and manager at WinShape Camps. Aaron shares all about his journey from children’s pastor to camp leader, his love for shaping kids’ faith, and why summer camp is such a big deal for families. Discover the amazing story behind WinShape...

Welcome to another fun and inspiring episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! This week, host Christen Clark is joined by Jared Greer, known for his appearances on "American Ninja Warrior" and as the founder of Overcoming Obstacles Ministries. Jared shares his incredible journey from youth pastor to American Ninja Warrior competitor and explains how his passion for Jesus and overcoming chall...

Welcome to a very special Mother’s Day episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is joined by two incredible guests—Brooke McGlothlin, founder of Million Praying Moms and author of Praying for Teen Boys , and Stacey Thacker, writer, speaker, and author of Praying for Teen Girls . These two moms share candid stories and heartfelt wisdom about the power of prayer in parenting, remindi...

Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark welcomes Darren Goodrich, children’s pastor at LifePointe Church, longtime ministry leader, and dad of three, for super practical conversation all about prayer and how it can shape family life. Darren shares his inspiring path to children’s ministry, the importance of finding your unique “life point,” and how God patiently led him from busin...

We’re celebrating a huge milestone on the Collide Kids Podcast—episode 200! Host Christen Clark throws a sparkly, joy-filled party with two of her favorite friends and ministry leaders, Christie Penner Worden and Kim Hudson. This episode is all about friendship, following God’s call beyond the church walls, and discovering how faith and fun intersect in all parts of life. Christie and Kim share ab...

Welcome to this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark welcomes Korey Klein, director of SuperStart at Christ in Youth, who provides his insights into nurturing faith in Gen Alpha pre-teens. Korey shares about the dynamic SuperStart events, where fourth through sixth graders experience energetic worship and gospel lessons. Highlighting Gen Alpha's digital-native upbringing a...

Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! Join host Christen Clark for a captivating episode with Dave Almgren, a prolific faith-based film marketing expert. From children's pastor to toy store owner and film marketer, Dave's story is a remarkable journey of creativity and faith intersecting. Dave has contributed to marketing over 70 Christian films, connecting families to meaningful stories...

Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! This week, host Christen Clark chats with Bryan Davis,  Christian fantasy author famed for the "Dragons in Our Midst" series. In this episode, Bryan tells the incredible story of transitioning from a computer geek to a best-selling author. What started as a creative idea to inspire his homeschooled kids transformed into a prolific writing career, boas...

Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark has a thought-provoking conversation with Erick Vargas, a Christian entrepreneur and app developer who focuses on integrating technology with faith. Erick Vargas shares his journey from uncertainty about his career to becoming a co-founder of the Sabbath Space app—a tool designed to help Christians reduce screen time and enhance connections...

Welcome to a magical episode of the Collide Kids Podcast. Join host Christen Clark as she dives into a conversation with David and Kylie Knight, the remarkable husband and wife Christian illusionist team, traveling the world to captivate audiences and share God's powerful message through their artistry. David and Kylie's incredible journey began with David's childhood passion for ma...

Welcome to another heartwarming episode of the Collide Kids Podcast. This week, host Christen Clark welcomes Kim Botto, a passionate advocate for children with disabilities, neurodivergence, trauma, and behavior challenges. Kim brings decades of experience in children's ministry and personal insights as an adoptive mom. Her dedication to creating inclusive spaces where every child can belong...

Welcome to an "out of this world" episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is delighted to be joined by the remarkable Hayley Arceneaux, an astronaut and youngest American to orbit the Earth and a pioneer for many reasons. Hayley shares her incredible life journey—from surviving pediatric bone cancer to becoming a physician assistant at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospit...

Join host Christen Clark for an important episode of the Collide Kids Podcast featuring Emily Assell, a bestselling children's book author and speaker. Dive into Emily's journey of exploring grief and God's comforting promises through her new children's book, "When It Hurts: Comforting Promises for Hard Times." This episode highlights the importance of addressing emot...

Welcome to another episode of the Collide Kids Podcast with your host, Christen Clark.  This week, Christen is joined by Valerie Ellis, a creative children's book author and founder of "Our Everyday Parables." Valerie discusses her delightful book, "Let's Go Bible Adventures," which connects various modes of transportation with stories from the Bible. Valerie's i...

Join host Christen Clark in a fun episode of the Collide Kids Podcast as she welcomes Josh Combs, a dynamic children's pastor and YouTube creator known as Jumpin Josh. Josh shares his inspiring journey from being asked to start a kids' church, to embracing his role as a children's pastor and traveling evangelist. His story is a testament to the power of just saying "yes" t...

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Collide Kids Podcast as we kick off Season 8 with an extraordinary guest, Gia Pergolini, a Gold Medalist Paralympic swimmer. Host Christen Clark explores Gia's inspiring journey of resilience and faith, highlighting how she competes at an elite level despite her visual impairment. In this episode, Gia reveals how swimming gives her a sense of freedom and...