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

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Collide Kids Podcast! In this episode, host, Christen Clark, is excited to have rejoining the show the delightful Dorina Lazo Gilmore Young, a multi-talented individual who has excelled as an author, former news reporter, speaker, and food enthusiast. Dorina's first children's book, "Cora Cook's Pancit," was a resounding succ...

In today's interstellar episode of Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark takes listeners on a journey through a month dedicated to the wonders of books with 5 fantastic authors dedicated to nurturing and inspiring children in incredibly unique ways. Today's episode features an engaging conversation with author Tina Cho, the ingenious author of "God's Little Astronomer"...

In this episode of The Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark, continues the month of April's focus on highlighting several great authors and books as well as the Spring Giveaway. You can find details by visiting the Collide Kids Pod on social media. Today's episode shines a spotlight on a special guest, Meredith Davis. Meredith is the author of award winning book: "Her Own Two F...

Welcome back to Collide Kids Podcast! Listen as host, Christen Clark dives into the first of five inspiring conversations as part of the April book theme. Today’s feature is Xochitl Dixon, a gifted writer for "Our Daily Bread" and "God Hears Her," as well as a new children's book author. Her journey to faith began at the age of 30, as you was influenced by receiving "...

Welcome back to the Collide Kids Podcast! Join host, Christen Clark, as she talk to the inspiring Melissa MacDonald. Melissa is an author, speaker, and children's ministry leader, who shares her moving experiences with foster care, adoption, and her life-long devotion to advocacy for children.   We also dive into what's "good" about Good Friday and the celebration of Easter, sp...

Welcome to another episode of Collide Kids Podcast! Today's episode, hosted by Christen Clark, features an extraordinary couple, Will and Courtney Kassner from Crew & Co who will discuss their evolution from crafting captivating Instagram posts to developing their full-color devotional products, including the "Abundant Grace" devotion cards and their enriching 40-day devotional...

In this episode of Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark welcomes Joleen Steel, the dynamic co-founder of Camping Stick Kids. Joleen recounts her spiritual path from a pastor's child, watching her faith take shape in grand stadium crusades, 20 years as a kindergarten teacher, to her role in nurturing children's Christian faith and adventurer spirit through Camping Stick Kid. We will...

In this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, it's all about the power of words and how they can shape our lives and relationships. Host Christen Clark welcomes special guest Jason Raitz, an expert communicator with 26 years of pastoral experience, and the founder of Speak With People.  Jason shares personal stories from his childhood that highlight the transformative power of words. We'l...

In this episode of the Collide Kids Podast, we're thrilled to welcome Adam Sculnick, an incredible dad and the lead pastor at a dynamic church in Fremont, Michigan. Adam joins host Christen Clark to talk about the book he's written called "Intentional Fatherhood", available on Amazon, that teaches dads seeking to be more involved in their kids' faith journey . We dive into...

In this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark and guest Corinne Noble dive into the topic of creativity. Exploring Corinne's journey of recognizing her own creativity, they share valuable insights on embracing and nurturing creativity, even if you don't think you are a creative person, and how God Himself is the ultimate creative person. And don't miss the fun kid...

Welcome to another episode of The Collide Kids Podcast! Today we have a special guest, Michael Pritchard, who shares his insights on how to engage preteens with the Bible in a fun and meaningful way. Michael, the host of the "Chicken and Waffles Podcast for Preteens", brings his expertise as a former preteen pastor and a father of two preteen boys. In this episode, we explore the challen...

Welcome to today's episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! We'll be diving into the world of entertainment, screens, and media with Adam Holz and Paul Asay, who have been guiding families through movie, tv show and other media content reviews through Plugged In, a part of Focus on the Family. We'll explore their new book "Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family," and the valuable wisd...

In today's episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alyssa Clements, an author and former third-grade teacher. Alyssa shared with us about her exciting new book for kids called, "The Size of Everything," which explores the fascinating world of science and faith. She discusses how her love for teaching and her passion for science led to the creation o...

Welcome to Collide Kids, where faith, fun, and families come together! In today's episode, host Christen Clark is joined by Derek Altom, director at D6 Family Ministry, husband, father of four boys, and a foster parent. Together, they dive into the topic of generational discipleship and the crucial partnership between the church and parents in passing on faith to the next generation. They dis...

Welcome back to Collide Kids Podcast! In today's first episode of 2024, Rachael Hession, a label executive in the music industry for TRIBL Records, shares her inspiring story of faith and unlikely journey into the role of promoter . Rachael has promoted for some of best known Christian artists in the world such as: Chris Tomlin, Toby Mac, Crowder, to Maverick City, Chandler Moore, Housefires,...

Get ready for a very special Christmas episode of the Collide Kids Podcast featuring an entire episode that is kids-only! Host Christen Clark introduces nine wonderful kids who will be reading the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-20. Their joyful voices (and sound effects) will warm your heart and remind you of the true meaning of Christmas.  Kids Only episode featuring Paxton, Colter, Saylor, Eleano...

HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! In this episode, host Christen Clark is joined by Anthony Russo, the creator of The Bible is Funny instagram account, podcast, and card game. We'll explore the humorous side of the Bible, including what's funny about the Christmas story, funny Christmas songs, and hear about Anthony's unique approach to blending his love for come...

Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! In this episode, host Christen Clark introduces guest Jen Bleakley, author of the Paw Verbs devotional series. Together, they discuss the power of animal stories in teaching kids about themselves and God. Jen shares her journey from grief counseling to writing about animals and introduces her devotional book series that gently helps kids process big feelings th...

In this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, Host Christen Clark interviews Dioany Yousuino, who shares her powerful testimony of receiving an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift as a child in the Amazon of Venezuela. She recounts how God divinely orchestrated the gifts she received in that box, highlighting the intimate love and faithfulness of God. Dioany's story is a beautiful example o...

Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! In this episode, host Christen Clark chats with Vanessa Myers, a children's minister and author, about equipping families with fun resources that equip familes to read God's word together and live it out inside and outside of the home. They explore the significance of Advent, share childhood memories, and discuss Vanessa's newest devotional books...

Coming up on this episode of Collide Kids, we have a special guest, Bryan Osborne, from Answers in Genesis . Bryan shares with us the importance of trusting  God's Word. We dive into interesting topics like dinosaurs in the Bible and how they fit into the timeline of creation and the flood. Bryan provides practical advice on defending our faith and equipping ourselves with knowledge in a cult...

Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast. In today's episode, our host Christen Clark is joined by the vibrant and talented Madi Hackworth, a kids' Church creative artist and a kids' pastor from Missouri. Madi shares insights about her colorful experiences in kids' ministry, including the joyful aspects of her role and how she discovered her love for drawing and graphic design. Toge...

Welcome back to another episode of The Collide Kids Podcast! In today's episode, our host, Christen Clark, is joined by a very special guest, Janine McNally. This episode is all about Generation Alpha, the largest and youngest generation in the world, and how we can better understand and connect with them. Janine, an author and educator, shares her journey and insights from her book, "Wh...

Welcome back to the Collide Kids Podcast with host, Christen Clark. We are thrilled to have a very special guest joining us today - the incredible Jenilee Samuel, who is not only a pastor and podcaster but also a personal fashion style consultant. Jenilee is the host of the popular podcast Java with Jen, where she helps her Christian audience learn how to hear God's voice. In addition to that...

In this episode of Collide Kids, host Christen Clark sits down with special guest, Kathy Gibbens, to explore the importance of teaching children critical thinking skills and navigating the complexities of the world. Kathy, a homeschooling mom who has been homeschooling her daughter for 12 years, shares her journey of discovering the power of critical thinking and how it shaped her decision to star...