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Kids Ministry Answers · Podcast
Your kids ministry questions, answered.
Every episode takes one real question from kids pastors and volunteers, and Dr. Linda Moon and Jason Sivewright help you find a practical answer you can use this week.
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Leadership
How can our church build a meaningful partnership with our local schools?
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EnvironmentsHow can we create a more inclusive ministry for kids with disabilities and their families?
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EnvironmentsHow can we create a more inclusive ministry for kids with disabilities and their families?
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FamiliesFew ministry environments require more trust than your nursery. Parents are handing you their tiniest and most vulnerable family members, so creating an environment where babies are cared for well and families feel confident matters. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, we’re answering a question about how to create a nursery ministry that cares for babies well and builds trust with their families. So we asked Brooklyn Lindsey to join Linda and Jason to share practical strategies for creating a nursery environment that is clean, safe, peaceful, developmentally appropriate, and spiritually meaningful.
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TeachingBehind every series we create at Grow are months of planning, collaboration, biblical study, creative decisions, and lots and lots of revisions. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, we’re answering a question we get all the time about how we create all of the curriculum and resources at Grow. So we asked Emily Nguyen to join Linda and Jason to pull back the curtain on the collaborative process, biblical strategy, and creative decisions behind everything we include inside Grow Kids Curriculum.
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FamiliesHow do we develop a parent ministry strategy that works?
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FamiliesHow do I help kids in my ministry transition to the next ministry environment?
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TeachingHow 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?
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LeadershipHow do I leave my ministry well when it’s time to move on?
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LeadershipWhat’s one thing you wish you knew before you got started in ministry?
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EventsWhat are your favorite event ideas?
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TeachingWhat 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?
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TeachingHow 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?
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VolunteersHow can I help my volunteers step into leadership and take initiative?
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TeachingHow can I use my Grow Kids subscription for both midweek and weekend services?
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VolunteersBuilding a strong kids ministry team doesn’t start with training—it starts with connection. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Jason Sivewright and Dr. Linda Moon respond to a great question from Pastor Elton about hosting intentional, quarterly gatherings that help volunteers connect, grow, and enjoy ministry together. This episode walks through practical ways to set the vibe, spark conversation, and create meaningful shared experiences for your team. You’ll walk away with ideas you can scale up or down to fit your ministry context and help your specific team.
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LeadershipRest can feel surprisingly difficult in ministry—especially when the work never really slows down. In this crossover episode, Brooklyn from Youth Ministry Answers joins Jason and Dr. Yulee Lee from the Stuff You Can Use team to talk about why rest often feels risky for kids and youth pastors, and how unrest can show up beneath exhaustion, overwhelm, or transition.
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VolunteersIf you’ve ever looked at your volunteer schedule and thought, We need more help, you’re not alone. In this episode, Linda and Jason sit down with Kegan DeWitt to walk through five simple, practical ways to recruit parent volunteers for kids ministry.
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EventsVBS season has a way of sneaking up on you. In this episode, we’re joined by Emily Nguyen to talk through how to prep for VBS in a way that’s thoughtful, strategic, and actually doable.
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EventsChristmas is a huge moment in kids ministry, and sometimes you just need a few fresh ideas to keep things fun, meaningful, and memorable. In this episode, Linda and Jason share ten creative Christmas ideas from the Stuff You Can Use team—simple, affordable, and totally doable no matter your ministry size. From cozy events to high-energy games to activities that bring families together, this episode is packed with inspiration for the season.
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VolunteersVolunteers are the heart of your kids ministry — but celebrating them consistently (and creatively) can be tough. In this special crossover episode, Elle Campbell, co-founder of Stuff You Can Use, joins Linda and special co-host Damean Easter of the Youth Ministry Answers podcast to share practical and meaningful ways to appreciate your team all year long. You’ll learn how to celebrate volunteers for what they do and for who they are — without breaking your budget or burning yourself out.
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DiscipleshipScripture memorization doesn’t have to feel boring or forced. In this episode, Jason and Linda share fun and practical ways to help kids memorize Bible verses — and actually enjoy it. You’ll learn how to make Scripture stick through creativity, repetition, and play.
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FamiliesParents can be the hardest group to engage—and the most important. In this conversation, Linda and Jason share a simple, relational strategy to move from “I hope parents show up” to “we earned their trust.” You’ll get practical ideas you can calendar, repeat, and scale in any context.
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TeachingIn this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Linda and Jason talk about one of the biggest challenges in kids ministry—keeping kids’ attention. They’ll unpack how to move beyond just entertaining kids and instead help them listen, reflect, and respond to what they’re learning about God.
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VolunteersVolunteers are the heart of every kids ministry, but how do you get them energized and inspired for serving? On this episode, Linda and Jason share a few a few tips to get your team excited and ready for what's ahead.
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Every episode starts with a question from a leader like you. Send yours in, and it might be featured in an upcoming episode.
- 1Send your question. It takes about a minute.
- 2We dig in. The hosts (and sometimes a guest) talk it through.
- 3Hear the answer in an upcoming episode, with practical next steps.
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Meet your hosts
Ministry leaders talking with ministry leaders.
Kids Ministry Answers comes from the team at Stuff You Can Use, the people behind Grow Curriculum.
Dr. Linda MoonCo-host
Jason SivewrightCo-host
Produced by Caitlyn Smelser at Stuff You Can Use.
What you get in every episode
- One real question from kids pastors and volunteers.
- A practical answer, broken into a few clear steps.
- Show notes that sum up the answer, so you can share them with your team.
- Free resources from Grow Curriculum when an episode mentions one.
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Hosted by Brooklyn Lindsey and Damean Easter. Latest: Ep 026 · How to Make Your Games More Fun