The KidzMatter Podcast

After another week off, Ryan and Corey are back in action! This week, Ryan discusses how you can grow the capacity of your ministry.  📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events. 🎟...

...and they're back! This week on the KidzMatter Podcast, Ryan and Corey talk about useful social media tips in the world of KidMin! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE event...

We all have problems. Whether they are in ministry, in your family, or just in life, problems can seem unbearable. Unsolvable. In this episode, Ryan shares how we can solve problems as leaders! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our ne...

Live from Orlando, it's the KidzMatter Podcast! This week, Corey and Ryan are at the D6 Conference in Florida and are learning a lot. Here's what they've taken away so far! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newslett...

What is a legacy? Is it just for after you leave? In this week's episode, Ryan and Corey talk about how to leave a legacy now! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events. 🎟️...

This week, we listen in on one of Ryan's messages from a past Mega-Con event! Who else is excited for Mega-Con 2021?! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events. 🎟️ JOIN US a...

This week, we listen in on one of Ryan's messages from a past Mega-Con event! Who else is excited for Mega-Con 2021?! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events. 🎟️ JOIN US a...

In this bonus episode, Ryan talks about how we can take our next steps in KidMin this year. There's also important information on KidMin Academy that you don't want to miss. Listen In! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our n...

Join Ryan Frank and guest co-host Sam Beam as they discuss three trends in the world of preteen ministry today! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events. 🎟️ JOIN US at t he Kidz...

Let’s talk about summer VBS with our friends from Orange! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events. 🎟️ JOIN US at t he KidzMatter Conference 2026 — NEXT — October 6–8 in Evansvi...

Join Ryan Frank and Brian Dembowczyk as they process how to help our kids learn the gospel, love the gospel, and live it out in their everyday lives. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of ou...

In this bonus episode of the KidzMatter Podcast, listen in on Ryan's interview with Roma Downey as they discuss the new film  Resurrection. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIV...

In this episode, listen in as Ryan Frank and Brian Dembowczyk discuss the best ways to stay encouraged as we lead our children's ministries! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LI...

We all want to share our ministry with others and the "I Love KidMin" Facebook page is a great place to do just that! In this episode, Corey Jones and Ryan Frank share their top trending conversations among the "I Love KidMin" community. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify...

On average, an American adult spends about 1800 hours at work in a year. Outside of our families, we see our coworkers the most during our week. How can you build relationships with the men and women in your organization? In this episode, Ryan Frank shares seven action steps on how you can help better develop relationships with people in your workplace. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's mini...

In this bonus episode of The KidzMatter Podcast, listen in on one of our VBS Trunk Shows from this week! A big thanks go out to our friends at ConcordiaSupply.com for making this possible.  📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast 📫 Sign up for our newsle...

It's been nearly a year since COVID-19 came on the scene and turned the world upside down. None of us probably ever expected for this global pandemic to last this long, and maybe it has taken a toll on your enthusiasm and motivation. In this episode, Ryan Frank gives some practical advice on how we can power through the burnout. Listen up! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry reso...

We all likely feel pulled in many different directions in life. But we know that our family and home cannot afford to slip through the cracks. SO how do we go about striking a healthy balance between our work and home lives? In this episode, Ryan Frank shares some practical tips and insights to help keep you from tipping the balance the wrong direction. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's mini...

Until our society makes the internet safe for kids, parents must be proactive in teaching what pornography is, why it’s dangerous and exactly how to reject it. The good news is that it CAN BE DONE and you as a kidmin leader can help these parents! In this practical 1-hour training, Ryan Frank and Kristen Jenson talk about practical ways you can help parents with this crucial topic. 📌 SUBSCRIBE fo...

Have you checked out KidzMatter PRO yet? In this episode, Ryan and Corey detail some of the great perks of being a member, as well make a bug announcement! In addition, it's Corey's turn to pin Ryan down with three questions. You don't want to miss the answers... 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | App...

What is happening with kidmin curriculum going into 2021? Ryan Frank and David Choate are always talking to kidmin leaders around the country. They have identified 5 big trends to watch for this year. Join us for a very timely and practical discussion! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Ot...

Sometimes the race of life seems long and exhausting. Our goal should always be to "break the tape" at a full sprint knowing that we ran our course well. But what does that mean practically? In this episode, Ryan Frank shares 7 tips that will help you to keep running hard! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes, and KidMin Word devotionals:  YouTube...

If you're listening to this podcast, then you probably care a lot about the spiritual formation of kids. But what does that mean practically and how do we measure the spiritual growth of children? In this episode, Ryan Frank shares five facts we all need to know about the spiritual formation of kids. Take a listen! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly children's ministry resources, podcast episodes,...

A heart of gratitude is something that is so important for a believer to have. When we focus on all that we have to be thankful for, it have a transformational effect on our outlook toward life. Today Ryan Frank and Corey Jones talk about some of the things they are thankful for. Take a listen! Show Notes Easy Risers "Little Drummer Boy" from Jumpstart 3 "Finish the Phrase" Gam...

What a year 2020 has been! Who could have predicted last December what we were about to face? But we don't have to let 2020 influence 2021. In this episode Ryan Frank shares 21 ministry-changing lessons to help you make 2021 your best year ever! Show Notes Doorpost Songs Christmas Peekaboo Game Double Vision Christmas Edition Game What Would Mike Rather Get for Christmas Games "What I sa...