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

  Welcome to maybe the funnest (is that a word?) episode of the Collide Kids Podcast ever! Join host Christen Clark and special guest Reggie Sumpter for a game show extravaganza that's sure to keep you and your family entertained. In this lively episode, Reggie leads Christen (and you!) in some gameshow style trivia games.  See how much Christen knows about categories like US states, cartoons...

Welcome to another heartfelt episode of the Collide Kids Podcast. Host Christen Clark introduces us to Dania Andraos, a spokesperson for Samaritan's Purse and a former recipient of an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. Dania shares her inspiring story of growing up as a Christian in severe poverty across the Middle East, where her family's unwavering faith saw them through persecution an...

Welcome to a very festive episode of the Collide Kids Podcast hosted by Christen Clark! This week, we’re joined by Lauren Jackson, an expert in kids discipleship and founder of Kids Ministry Circle. With 15 years in kids ministry, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge about kids discipleship resources and great gift ideas. Lauren and Christen highlight a range of recommended Bibles, books, devotiona...

Welcome to another fun episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark welcomes the talented and inspiring Randall Goodgame, the creator of the Slugs and Bugs family music series. In this special Thanksgiving episode, Randall shares his journey of blending faith and music, from childhood hymns like "Great is Thy Faithfulness" to the creation of his scripture-based songs. Randall...

Welcome to another episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark sits down with Clayton Greene, a pastor and the co-founder and CEO of Goodkind, to explore how families can deepen their faith through the practice of traditions such as Advent. Clayton discusses his journey supporting church plants and how an innocent remark from his daughter led to the creation of Advent Blocks—a tool de...

Welcome to another joyful episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is joined by the talented Yancy, a worship leader and Dove Award winning children's music artist with a passion for crafting fun, high-quality music for kids.  In this festive episode, Yancy talks about her dedication to creating energetic worship songs. She introduces her new Christmas single, "Go Tell It...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Today, host Christen Clark sits down with Peter Nestler, a seven-time world champion jump roper and holder of 12 Guinness World Records, to dive deep into the world of rope jumping and self-discipline. Peter’s inspiring story begins in second grade, where he transformed early struggles into a driving force for success. From not makin...

Welcome to an exhilarating episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! This week, host Christen Clark sits down with Ryan George, a fearless adventurer and author. Ryan's incredible life story is packed with extreme adventures—from ice climbing in Antarctica to wing walking on biplanes—each intertwined with his faith journey. With over 30 countries under his belt, Ryan shares heartfelt lessons about...

Welcome to a fascinating episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is thrilled to welcome Sherri Seligson, marine biologist, kids science educator, and author. Sherri shares riveting tales from her adventures studying sea creatures like squid, sharks, and more. Sherri loves blending scientific wonder with lessons about life. Discover how her work, which spans from managing predators...

Welcome to another fantastic episode of the Collide Kids Podcast. Host Christen Clark chats with Carl Barnhill, a creative entrepreneur and author, known for his impactful work in church visual media through his company, Church Visuals. In this episode, Carl discusses the significance of visual learning in faith, emphasizing how visuals help engage and educate children. Carl provides practical adv...

Welcome to this week's exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is delighted to introduce two fantastic guests—Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, and Sarah Humphrey, author and Mom Creative. Together they are the hosts of "The Bible for Kids" podcast. In this episode, Mike shares his fascinating journey co-creating VeggieTales. You'll learn how b...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark talks with Ashley Bohinc, an expert in supporting middle schoolers with over 20 years of experience in education, athletics, and ministry. Ashley, founder and CEO of Make it Middle School and Executive Director of Carry 117 a non-profit in Ethiopia, joins Christen to discuss navigating the beautiful and challengin...

Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! This week, host Christen Clark is joined by the incredible Sophie Hudson, bestselling author and co-host of "Big Boo Cast." Sophie brings her refreshing perspective on leadership, highlighting the importance of teachability in great leaders. Drawing inspiration from Moses in Exodus, she emphasizes the need for leaders to continually learn and grow. So...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark sits down with Jacob Hardie, a running back for the University of Georgia (UGA) Bulldogs, to share his incredible journey of faith and love for football. Jacob's story is one of resilience and faith, from his beginnings as an unrecruited high school football player to overcoming injuries and a shortened COVID...

Welcome to an exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Join host Christen Clark as she chats with Amber Pike, a children and family ministry leader since she was 15 years old and author of the Family Cookbook Devotional. Amber's unique blend of fun, faith, and humor shine through as she shares all about her journey.  Amber discusses how she came up with the idea for Family Cookbook Devot...

Welcome to the first episode of the 7th season of The Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Andrew Peterson, an award-winning singer, songwriter, and author of the Wingfeather Saga. In this episode, Andrew shares insights on creativity, both in the arts and beyond, and how social media and technology can often hinder us from engaging more fully in...

Welcome back to the Collide Kids Podcast. This is the final episode of Season 6! Hosted by Christen Clark, this episode features a very special guest: the incredibly talented Sheik Mozart. Sheik has been making an impact in the world of Church media and music for kids, blending upbeat hip hop vibes with meaningful Bible stories to create songs that kids love and parents won’t hate.  Listeners will...

Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast, a show where kids and families come together to explore how life and faith collide. In this episode, host Christen Clark talks with the incredibly inspiring Nysi Kilgore. Nysi is an entrepreneur, educator, and the founder of Rooted Anchor and Compassion in Crisis ministries. She is about to embark on an amazing 11-month mission trip across Africa, visiting coun...

Welcome to The Collide Kids Podcast. In this episode, host Christen Clark talks with special guest, Ali Gilkeson. Ali is a talented performer as a member of the internationally renowned Christian band Rend Collective, and new children's book author.  In this episode, listeners will explore Ali's unique journey of parenting with young children on the road while touring with her band and h...

Welcome to another amazing episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, hosted by Christen Clark! This episode delves into the crucial topic of digital safety for kids and families in today's tech-driven world. This week's guest is Chris McKenna, the founder of Protect Young Eyes, a resource dedicated to providing practical solutions to keep children safe online. Chris brings his expertise to th...

In this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark invites listeners to explore the impactful work of There's Hope for the Hungry with special guest Dr. Tom Neville. The episode delves into how this wonderful organization in North Georgia serves those in need by providing essential groceries but also sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. You will learn about how the whole family c...

Welcome to a very exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast. Host Christen Clark brings you an inspiring guest today—Daniel Gil, a champion on "American Ninja Warrior" and only the 4th man in history to achieve total victory over Mount Midoriyama. Daniel's journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and determination. From his childhood adventures on playgrounds to becoming a pr...

Welcome to another fun episode of The Collide Kids Podcast! In this episode, host Christen Clark dives into the wonderful world of Vacation Bible School (VBS) with a special guest, Amy Fenton from Orange. Amy, who boasts 30 years of experience in kids ministry, plays a crucial role in creating and directing of VBS curriculum and providing support to churches across the nation. The episode explores...

Welcome to a thrilling new episode of the Collide Kids Podcast hosted by Christen Clark! Today, we have the amazing pleasure of chatting with the incredibly talented Davy Liu, an artist and animator whose magical touch graced some of Disney’s most beloved films like "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," and "The Lion King." Not only has Davy worked in big-time animation,...

Welcome  to the Collide Kids Podcast, hosted by Christen Clark! Today’s episode is an exciting conversation perfect for families looking to integrate faith and creativity. We have the pleasure of talking with homeschooling mom and author Julie Parido, who shares insights from her life as a mother to 5 kids and her inventive approach to helping children memorize scripture through drawing. Julie&apo...