The Amazing Kids Ministry Podcast

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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    We Gave Churches an App for Parents | Grant Biberstein

    0:00 - Coming Up 0:42 - Today’s Guest, Grant Bieberstein: Getting Into Kids Ministry 4:50 - Time-Stealing Systems, Building Great Tools 7:15 - Common Misconceptions Regarding Tools Amazing Life Offers 9:20 - What Pastors Are Saying 11:00 - Parent+ App Explained 19:44 - Service Builder, APlay, and Aplay Pro Explained 23:43 - What Grant Wants You to Know 25:32 - Final Thoughts In this powerful episode, Grant Biberstein shares hard-earned wisdom from years of leading kids ministry through some of the toughest challenges churches face today—burnout, disengaged families, volunteer shortages, and the urgent shift from attractional programming to real, intentional discipleship. But one of the biggest game-changers in this conversation? A parent app that dramatically increased family engagement and helped churches connect with parents in a whole new way. If you care about raising spiritually resilient kids, building sustainable ministry, and discovering practical tools that actually move the needle, this is a must-watch. Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus #AmazingKidsMinistry #kidsministry #kidmin #amazinglife #orangestrategy #childrensministry #volunteers #kidspastor #burnout #leadership  #strategy #parentingadvice  #parentplusapp

    26 min

  2. FEB 11

    Breaking Through Limitations - Pastoring 1000 Kids In Lockdown I Payton Bates

    00:00 - Coming Up 00:44 - Today’s Guest, Payton Bates: Why Kidsmin 05:27 - Part of A Big Church 10:57 - Leading People Twice Her Age, Building Systems 20:11 - When Dynamics Change 29:08 - Keeping The Ask Honest 33:31 - Casting and Understanding Vision 41:42 - Volunteers of All Ages 44:35 - Final Thoughts   Tyler sits down with Payton Bates—his actual sister—and what starts as playful sibling banter quickly turns into a surprisingly powerful conversation about calling, leadership, and kids ministry at scale. Payton shares how a clear moment in fifth grade set her on a path toward becoming a children’s pastor, even through seasons of burnout and healing. She unpacks what it was like leading kids ministry in one of America’s fastest-growing churches—15,000+ people, multiple campuses, and no building, just relentless “load-in/load-out” every week, during the pandemic. Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus #KidsMinistry #ChildrensMinistry #NextGenMinistry #GenZPastor #YoungLeaders #CalledToLead #KidsPastor #amazinglife #kidmin #podcast

    45 min

  3. FEB 4

    Kids Ministry Life’s #1 Volunteer Recruiting Strategy | Renata Redman

    00:00 - Coming Up 00:55 - Today’s Guest, Renata Redman: How Kids Ministry Life Came To Be 07:29 - The Global Church: Differences and Similarities 11:19 - The Response to Kids Ministry Life 16:00 - Recruiting Volunteers 24:48 - Using Orange Curriculum: Renata’s Experience 28:59 - The Future of Kidsmin: Hopeful and Excited 35:07 - Where to Find Renata 36:04 - Final Thoughts In this episode, Renata from Kids Ministry Life shares her global ministry journey and a powerful reminder for church leaders: sustainable kids ministry begins with prayer, not panic. Drawing from real-life leadership moments, she reflects on trusting God for the right people, building healthy volunteer teams, and equipping parents as primary disciplers at home. This conversation is for kids pastors, family ministry leaders, and church teams who want to lead with faith, clarity, and confidence—starting on their knees and moving forward together.   Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus #AmazingKidsMinistry #kidsministry #kidmin #amazinglife #orangestrategy #childrensministry #volunteers #kidspastor #burnout #leadership #babysitting #strategy

    37 min

  4. JAN 28

    The Missing Piece in Keeping Your KidsMin Volunteers I Ryan McCully

    00:00 - Coming Up 00:48 - Today’s Guest Ryan McCully 03:38 - Growing Up Catholic: Consistency and Practice 06:19 - Finding Consistent Leaders, Making The Ask 10:17 - Casting Vision with Leadership 14:33 - Intentional Shifts: The Fruit 20:29 - Neurodivergent Families: Meeting Their Needs 31:05 - The Why, The Ask, and The Strategy 37:53 - Final Thoughts Kids ministry is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—roles in the church. In this episode, Ryan McCully pulls back the curtain on the pressure, burnout, and quiet expectations KidMin leaders carry. From parent trust to volunteer care, this conversation challenges the idea that kids ministry is just “babysitting.” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or stretched thin in ministry, this episode will hit close to home. Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus

    39 min

  5. JAN 21

    The Bulletproof Safety System for Kids Ministry Explained I Leda Rupert

    0:00 - Coming Up 1:02 - Today’s Guest, Leda Rupert: Her Call To Kids Ministry 4:11 - The Non-Negotiables and The Importance of Training 17:19 - Vision Casting: Safety 22:36 - Keeping Secrets 25:10 - Why Leda Cares 26:07 - Implementing Policies: Where To Start 30:21 - Leda’s Non-Negotiables 30:59 - Final Thoughts Tyler and Leda take on a vital conversation about protecting children and ensuring their safety within our communities. They explore the non-negotiables of childcare, sharing personal stories from families they’ve worked with and the meaningful connections formed along the way. The discussion highlights the deep responsibility that comes with caring for children, who are precious and deeply valued. At the heart of the conversation is trust—the trust parents place in others to safeguard what matters most. This is a thoughtful and essential dialogue for anyone who cares about children and community. Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus #AmazingKidsMinistry

    37 min

  6. JAN 14

    What the Data Says About Your Kids Ministry | Andrae Jones

    0:00 - Coming Up 0:51 - Today’s Guest, Andrae Jones: Staying Curious 6:32 - Finding A Balance 10:38 - Leading Diverse Groups: Intentional Shepherding 18:38 - Protecting Culture 22:09 - Reaching Out and Learing 28:44 - Books Kid’s Pastors Should Read 30:19 - Wrapping Up Kids pastor Andrae Jones joins the Amazing Kids Ministry podcast to break down how he leads a fast-growing, multi-site kids ministry without getting stuck in “maintenance mode.” Andrae shares the practical framework he uses to turn research, trends, and real conversations with families into ministry decisions that actually work—without changing for the sake of change. You’ll hear how he builds team buy-in across generations, leads high-capacity volunteers with clarity and respect for their time, and protects a strong culture through coaching and hard (but healthy) conversations. If you’re trying to grow a ministry that’s both effective and deeply relational, this episode is packed with strategies you can use immediately. Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus

    32 min

  7. JAN 7

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

    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 ministry, unpacks the wild backstory behind the term Kidmin. If you’ve ever wondered whether kids can handle deep truths, or if your ministry is forming disciples or just keeping kids entertained, this episode is a must-watch. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and walk away with a renewed vision for what it really means to make Jesus the center of it all. Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus #kidsministry #orangestrategy #parentengagement #kidspastortips #kidmin #samluce

    37 min
  8. How Thriving Kids Ministries Build Consistent Volunteers I Amy Fenton and Esther Gray

    12/17/2025

    How Thriving Kids Ministries Build Consistent Volunteers I Amy Fenton and Esther Gray

    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 Got Here 7:19 - Unpacking The Orange Strategy 11:09 - Implementing Orange Strategy 13:03 - Biggest Strategy Surprise 17:41 - Benefits of Walking Alongside Kids 19:56 - Parents Engagement 24:29 - Finding The Right Fit 27:56 - Advice To Kids Pastors  Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus #kidsministry #orangestrategy #churchvolunteers #parentengagement #kidspastortips

    31 min
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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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  • Creator
    Amazing Life Foundation
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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