In this episode of the Kids Ministry Circle, I talk with Kenny Conley to hear about his latest 90-day volunteer... more

The Kids Ministry Circle Podcast is back after a quick Thanksgiving break. Today's guest and I are talking about a... more

In today's episode, I interview Brian Dembowczyk and we talk a lot about family discipleship. Brian has a brand new... more

In today's episode, our guest today is Candice Wynn. Candice is a long-time leader in the youth and family ministry... more

Welcome to a new episode of the Kids Ministry Circle Podcast! This week, I had the opportunity to talk to... more

Pull out the twinkle lights, Christmas trees, and fake snow! It is time to start decorating for Christmas! But where... more

Happy 100 episodes of the Kids Ministry Circle Podcast! To celebrate this milestone, my husband, Luke, took over and interviewed... more

Our guest today is Joshua Cooley. Joshua is a former kids ministry leader turned author! In our conversation, we talk... more

Welcome to another episode of The Kids Ministry Circle Podcast! Today's episode is one big kids ministry party. My guests... more

The answer to the title of this podcast is a resounding YES! Our guest today is Abby McClelland! Abby is... more

Do you ever look at people and wonder how they do it all? Josh & Sarah Denhart are two people... more

Today's episode is with a couple of my favorite leaders in the kids ministry space. Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder... more

The conversation around identity is one of the most important Next Gen conversations of our culture. We must consistently remind... more

Today’s episode is a tender one and comes with a trigger warning! I have felt this pull to talk about... more

In today's episode, I get to introduce you to two of my favorite people and my favorite former co-workers. James... more

On today's episode, Beth Cunningham joins me to talk all about millennial parents and generation alpha. Beth is the Kids... more

Today’s podcast is for all you multi-site church leaders! We all should be a part of churches that plant churches so... more

After a month of Matt and the Student Ministry Circle team taking over the podcast, Lauren is back! Our guest... more

It is the last week of the Student Ministry Circle takeover! This week, Matt McDermott is joined by Matt McCauley.... more

Student Summer Takeover continues with an interview between Matt McDermott & Kyle Gray. Kyle is camp director at Word of... more

We are half way through the Student Ministry Circle podcast takeover! Today's episode is a special one. Matt McDermott is... more

Get ready to hear from a Youth Ministry EXPERT! Ron Marrs is a longtime teacher, pastor, mentor, and champion of... more

It is time for the Student Ministry Circle Takeover! We believe that one way kids ministry leaders can learn to... more

Who doesn't love a bonus episode!? For this episode, guest is Melanie Hester. Melanie serves as the Director of Discipleship... more

Today's episode is all about Family Ministry. My guest today is Amber Pike. Amber works for Renewanation, an organization that... more

Today's episode is with Chris Ammen! Chris is a Kids Ministry Pastor, a writer, and owner of our favorite Kaleidoscope... more

Today's episode is Vance Martin. He is a friend, a leader who I trust deeply, and a champion for all... more

It was a gift to interview Dave & Jess Ray from Doorpost Songs. Musical worship is a huge component to... more

In this weeks episode, I am joined by Kayla Maxey. Kayla is a Family Life Pastor here in Colorado and... more

Are you in the middle of summer programming or planning VBS for the very first time? I invited 3 of... more

May is National Foster Care Month so we are talking about the many ways the church can care for foster... more

Tap into your creative side today! My guest is Madi Hackworth or you may know her as Madi Hax on... more

My guest is Jeff Dalrymple. Jeff is the Executive Director of ECAP, Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention. ECAP was created... more

In today's episode I invited Matt McDermott, the Director of Student Ministry Circle to talk all about promotion Sunday! We... more

We all know that there is no jr. Holy Spirit but how does that truth play out in Sunday morning... more

What if we raised up a generation that changes the world instead of the world changing them? That is the... more

Get ready to laugh and get ready to up your plans for Summer 2025! I am excited to introduce you... more

In our last episode of the Who's In Your Circle Series, we are talking about the importance of having a... more

Our Who's In Your Circle series continues as we dive into the conversation around friendship. Finding friends and building intentional... more

Our Who's In Your Circle Podcast continues and in this episode, I am talking to real life volunteers! I interview... more

We continue our "Who's In Your Circle" series by talking about the relationships between a kids ministry leader and a... more

Welcome to a brand new series, Who's In Your Circle! I am so honored to have Adam Griffin joining me... more

Today's episode will definitely make you think long after the episode is over. Matt Markins, Awana CEO, joins me as... more

Is VBS still an effective way to reach our communities teach the next generation the Gospel? I'll let Barb tell... more

In todays episode, I talk with two of the three team members from Wit.Co Creative--the team behind the viral interchangeable... more

In this episode, I got to talk to Denise Muir Kjesbo, the program director for the Masters of Arts in... more

In this episode, Lexi Bartlett, the Kids Minister at Mosaic Church. shares her experience in church planting and the unique... more

Today's episode is with my new friend, Tyler Bates, one of the creators behind Amazing Kids Curriculum. I have been... more

In this episode, Lauren walks you through the do's & don'ts of goal setting for 2024. She walks you through... more

In today's episode I chat with my friend Kiana Pendergrass, the Director of Kids Ministry at Greenwood Community Church. We... more

In this episode, I was able to talk to Charlotte Cox, a Kids Pastor from Seacoast Church in South Carolina.... more

The Kids Ministry Circle Podcast is back from a short fall break and we are so excited to jump in... more

The Kids Ministry Circle Podcast Christmas mini-series continues! Today is all about helping parents and families create rhythms & habits... more

Who is ready for a Christmas mini-series?? Our favorite kids ministry worship leader, Yancy, joins us on the podcast today... more

To the ministry leaders who wear all the hats—this one is for you! Amy Gannett is a wife, mom, church... more

Have you ever thought about writing your own curriculum ?!? If that's you—you are going to LOVE today's podcast episode... more

Today's episode is with my friend James Lott. James is the Kids Ministry Director at Stonehill Church and we talk... more

In this week's episode, I got to virtually sit down with Dan Scott. Dan is the Executive Director of Lifestage... more

In this episode, I talk with Rochell Goff, the Director of Families at Soujourn Midtown in Louisville, KY. We talk... more

Can you really leverage technology to reach kids with the Gospel?? My friend @brittanynelson91 is here to help us answer... more

I was able to sit down with the Kidmin Doctors and talk about mentoring in ministry. These two ladies were... more

SURPRISE! I have been so excited to share this big news with you. To make it even better, I brought... more

This week's episode is with people I have admired for a long time and I am so excited to have... more

In the last episode of our Volun-Summer series, I invited my friend Nick Blevins to join me as we answer... more

In this episode, I got to talk with Natalia Ray from Hill City Church. Natalie serves as the Kids Director... more

This episode was such a gift to me as I was able to sit down with the Pastor of our... more

Today's episode is SO fun! When it comes to caring for your volunteer teams and leading them well, using an... more

In this episode, I invited Josh Denhart, a volunteer expert, to talk all about volunteers. We talk through the 3... more

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Heidi Hensley and have a conversation about how we as Kids... more

Today's episode is with someone who is very near & dear to my heart and she was incredibly influential to... more

In today's episode, I was so excited to talk with Natalie Frisk! Natalie and I met at CPC last January... more

In this episode, I got to sit down with a couple of staff members from Flatirons Church. Karl Romeus is... more

In today's episode, I get to talk with Tyler & Megan. They both serve on the Kids Ministry staff at... more

Today's episode is FULL of practical tips to make your summer programs inclusive to all kids and families. My guest... more

It was an absolute honor to get to spend time talking to Esther Moreno. If you've ever felt stuck as... more

In this episode, I interview my new friend Christen Clark! Christen has been in the world of kids ministry for... more

Today's episode is with some of my favorite former co-workers (& friends). Parker & Ryan make up the Family Ministry... more

In this episode, I invited Andrea Goslee, the Kids Ministry Director at Rivers Crossing Church in Ohio to join me... more

I am so excited to introduce you to my friend Lindsy. Lindsy just recently started a brand new job as... more

You can't run a Sunday without volunteers and at the same time, recruiting & training volunteers can be the hardest... more

In this episode, I got to chat with two members of the Life.Church kids ministry team. Delaney is the Kids... more

For this episode, I got to sit down with my friends Jenna & Frank from Family Time Training. We could... more

In this episode, I was able to chat with my new friend Jennifer Cronk. Jennifer and I met while working... more

In this episode, I talk to Kim Hanson. Kim is the Kids Ministry Director at Mission Hills Church in Littleton,... more

It was SO fun to virtually sit down with David Rausch, the creator of GO! Curriculum. He was so funny... more

Hooray for Summer! This episode kicks off our summer event series, and I am so excited to introduce you to... more

In this episode, I got to chat with my longtime friend & mentor about adding wow moments and wonder fill... more

In this episode, I got to sit down with my longtime friend in ministry, Melanie Fenwick. Melani serves as the... more

This episode is designed with the Kids Ministry volunteer in mind! We are talking about 3 ways to be the... more

In this episode, I get to introduce you all to my husband, Luke, and talk all about technology in kids... more