Kids Ministry Answers

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You ask the questions, and we help you find the answers. Kids Ministry Answers is hosted by Dr. Linda Moon and Jason Sivewright from Stuff You Can Use! Every episode features a question about kids ministry submitted by ministry leaders, kids pastors, and volunteers! Got a question about leading your kids ministry or training volunteers? Visit kma.show to send it in — your question might be featured in an upcoming episode!

  1. 020: 10 Tips for Summertime in Kids Ministry

    Jun 9

    020: 10 Tips for Summertime in Kids Ministry

    Ask a Question:Have a kids ministry question you want us to talk about? Send it in at KMA.show and your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for practical ideas, leadership tips, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources Mentioned:  Annual Planning Meeting Grow StrategyVBS

    38 min
  2. 019: Teaching Difficult Bible Stories to Kids

    May 26

    019: Teaching Difficult Bible Stories to Kids

    There are so many wonderful Bible stories to teach to kids every week. But there are a few that seem more intimidating than helpful. We want to stay true to Scripture without confusing, overwhelming, or oversimplifying things for the kids we're leading. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Paul asked us a question about how to teach the difficult or harder-to-understand Bible stories to kids. So we asked Meredith Miller to join Linda and Jason to share thoughtful, age-appropriate strategies for teaching hard passages of Scripture with honesty, wisdom, and care. QUESTION:“How do you teach difficult Bible stories to kids in a way that keeps the environment safe, honest, and age-appropriate while still staying true to Scripture?” — PaulANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to... Stay true to Scripture by wrestling honestly with difficult stories and understanding their historical and cultural contextRecognize when certain stories may not be developmentally appropriate for kids just yetTeach hard passages honestly without feeling pressure to defend or simplify every tension in the BibleFocus on who God is and what God is doing in the story instead of only focusing on people’s behaviorAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources Mentioned: Meredith's Resources on Kids + FaithFree 4 weeks of access to Meredith's Substack on tricky stories Wonder by Meredith Miller

    1h 1m
  3. 018: How to Leave Your Ministry Well (Crossover)

    May 12

    018: How to Leave Your Ministry Well (Crossover)

    Leaving a ministry role can feel overwhelming—full of mixed emotions, hard conversations, and uncertainty about what comes next. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, we’re tackling a big question about how to leave your ministry well when it’s time to move on. So we asked Dr. Yulee Lee to join the show to share practical wisdom for navigating transitions with honesty, emotional health, and integrity. QUESTION:How do I leave my ministry well when it’s time to move on? ANSWER: In this episode, we’ll talk about how to... Lower the emotional stakes by recognizing that leaving is a normal and healthy part of ministry seasonsReframe your anger so it leads to clarity, advocacy, and growth instead of bitternessBe honest about your reasons for leaving in a way that builds trust and maintains integritySet clear boundaries during your transition to protect your time, relationships, and futureAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for youth ministry ideas, small group strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources Mentioned: Leadership Labs

    1h 5m
  4. 017: What We Wish We Knew Before We Got Into Ministry

    Apr 28

    017: What We Wish We Knew Before We Got Into Ministry

    When you’re starting out in kids ministry, it’s easy to feel like you need to have everything figured out—while simultaneously feeling unprepared. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, we got a question about what experienced ministry leaders wish they had known before starting in ministry. So we asked a variety of Stuff You Can Use team members to share honest, practical insights, and Linda and Jason respond to their thoughts while reflecting on lessons they’ve learned along the way. QUESTION:What’s one thing you wish you knew before you got started in ministry? ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to... Let go of the pressure to have it all figured out and embrace growth through experienceTrust your voice and discernment, even when you feel inexperiencedBuild healthy structure and rhythms that support sustainable ministry and personal well-beingRemember that people are the ministry—including your team, your leaders, and yourselfAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.

    58 min
  5. 016: Our Favorite Event Ideas

    Apr 14

    016: Our Favorite Event Ideas

    When planning events, it’s easy to focus on what sounds the most unique or creative—but not every event should be trying to accomplish the same goal. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, someone from our Facebook Group asked a question about favorite kids ministry event ideas. So Linda and Jason break down different types of events and share practical ideas to help you choose and plan events that build relationships, welcome families, and create meaningful ministry moments. QUESTION:What are your favorite event ideas? ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to... Plan just-for-fun events that help kids build friendships and positive associations with churchLeverage holiday events like Christmas and Easter to connect with families and share the story of JesusCreate outreach and family events that make it easy for new families to engage and feel welcomedMaximize big opportunities like VBS to combine fun, discipleship, and outreach into one powerful experienceAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources Mentioned: Opposite DayTie Dye EverythingMerry Mini GolfGolden Ticket TourCrazy Craft DayGrow With God ExperienceCrossway StationFamily FestVBSKMA Episode 008: Let's Prep for VBS!

    40 min
  6. 015: Engaging Kids Who Don't Participate

    Mar 31

    015: Engaging Kids Who Don't Participate

    When a few kids hang back, avoid activities, or seem uninterested, it can feel discouraging and tempting to push harder for participation. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Allegra Collins has a question about how to engage kids who don’t want to participate during small group or Bible teaching time. So we asked Christina Paiva to join Linda and Jason to share practical strategies for building trust, creating emotional safety, and gently inviting every child to engage at their own pace. QUESTION:“What are your tips on engaging kids who don’t want to participate or who struggle to engage during small group time and Bible teaching time?” — Allegra Collins ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to: Recognize that engagement looks different for every childFocus on relationships first, knowing trust and safety often lead to natural engagementWelcome and invite kids with low-pressure options that meet them where they areHelp kids find relationships with peers, leaders, and families to help connections grow over timeAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away.If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.

    53 min
  7. 014: How to Handle Behavioral Issues

    Mar 17

    014: How to Handle Behavioral Issues

    Handling behavioral issues can feel like walking a tightrope—wanting kids to feel loved and welcomed while also maintaining a safe and fun environment for everyone. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Jonathan has a question about how to respond to behavioral challenges in a way that focuses on positive outcomes. So Linda and Jason share a simple, grace-filled framework to help leaders and volunteers correct behavior with clarity, consistency, and care. QUESTION:“How do you handle behavioral issues in a graceful way that focuses less on consequences and more on positive outcomes, while keeping the environment safe and fun?” — Jonathan ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to: Protect the environment so every child and volunteer feels safe and supportedUse a clear “Redirect, Remove, Refer” framework to respond calmly and consistentlyPartner with families to support long-term growth, not just short-term complianceAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away.If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources Mentioned: Volunteer HandbookParent Conversations - Behavioral Problems

    45 min
  8. 013: Empowering Volunteers to Lead

    Mar 3

    013: Empowering Volunteers to Lead

    When ministry projects pile up, it’s easy to unintentionally let your volunteer team building take a back seat—leaving even great teams feeling under-equipped or under-engaged. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Amanda Holt has a question about how to empower volunteers to lead in kids ministry. So we asked Elle Campbell, co-founder of Stuff You Can Use, to join Linda and Jason to share practical ways to recruit, train, support, and inspire volunteers to lead with confidence and ownership. QUESTION:"How can I help my volunteers step into leadership and take initiative?" — Amanda Holt ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to: Ask big by casting a compelling vision that helps volunteers see the meaningful impact of their roleRecruit well by inviting the right people into the right roles and structuring teams intentionallyTrain them with clear expectations, vision resets, and ongoing leadership developmentSupport them emotionally, relationally, and practically so they feel valued, equipped, and inspired to keep leadingAsk a Question:Have a kids ministry question you want us to talk about? Send it in at KMA.show and your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for practical ideas, leadership tips, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources Mentioned: Volunteer Handbook

    47 min
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You ask the questions, and we help you find the answers. Kids Ministry Answers is hosted by Dr. Linda Moon and Jason Sivewright from Stuff You Can Use! Every episode features a question about kids ministry submitted by ministry leaders, kids pastors, and volunteers! Got a question about leading your kids ministry or training volunteers? Visit kma.show to send it in — your question might be featured in an upcoming episode!

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    Stuff You Can Use
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
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