http://www.kidology.org/podcast en-us A weekly look at the world of children's ministry Karl Bastian Kidmin Talk is a weekly look at the world of children's ministry, hosted by Karl Bastian, the Kidologist at Kidology.org Kidmin Talk is a weekly look at the world of children's ministry, hosted by Karl Bastian, the Kidologist at Kidology.org Karl Bastian itunes@kidology.org Karl Bastian The Blessings of COVID? Could COVID be the BEST thing that ever happened to your children's ministry? It all depends on your attitude! Jesus promised us that in this world we would face tribulation - but He also promised that He would overcome this world! Pastor Karl shares five things we can focus on to make this challenging season of ministry a BLESSING rather than a curse. Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT 00:36:21 kidology,kidologist,karl bastian,kidmin,cm,kidsmin,leadership,kids church,childrens ministry,kidzmatter,covid,covid19 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk141.mp3 Karl Bastian Essential Characteristics for Success Ministry is hard. Especially these days. What are the characteristics a leader must possess to survive over the long haul? How do you avoid burn out? What will keep you going when the going gets tough? What sets leaders apart from those who don't last long or quit when it gets difficult? How do you keep going when you face overwhelming challenges? Why do some keep going when most fizzle out? Find out from a leader who has stuck with it for decades even through very hard times. In the midst of Covid-19, it's a timely message. Sun, 19 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT 00:29:38 kidology,kidologist,karl bastian,kidmin,cm,kidsmin,leadership,kids church,childrens ministry,kidzmatter http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk140.mp3 Karl Bastian Rethinking How You Measure Success If you are feeling discouraged by declining engagement online, weary of the shutdown even as you are excited about reopening, you could be measuring success wrong. Pastor Karl has an encouraging message for you in this podcast, plus updates on virtual VBS, Flat Pastors, and more! Tune in and get some fresh wind in your sails! Sun, 28 Jun 2020 06:00:00 GMT 00:33:16 Karl Bastian,Kidologist,Kidology,Kidmin,Childrens ministry,Kidsmin,Covid,Leadership,Training http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk139.mp3 Karl Bastian A Chance to Start Over! Don't focus on re-opening! Focus instead on STARTING OVER. Pastor Karl, founder of Kidology.org lays out a challenge as we transition from closed churches to re-opening. Sun, 14 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT 00:27:55 kidology,kidmin,covid19,karl bastian,kidologist,children's ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk138.mp3 Karl Bastian Making Kids Feel Loved Pastor Karl talks about the reopening of churches, training volunteers, and 7 ways to make kids feel loved. Wed, 27 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT 00:14:35 kidmin,kidology,karl bastian,kidologist,covid http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk137.mp3 Karl Bastian Types of Puppets Kidmin Talk #136 - Types of Puppets! In this new era of filming, many are getting into puppetry. In this video from his Master Class, Pastor Karl shows the types of puppets you can use. Mon, 18 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT 00:28:09 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk136.mp3 Karl Bastian After COVID-19 - The Path Forward Pastor Karl, founder of Kidology.org, answers questions about what's next for kidmin with COVID-19? Mon, 27 Apr 2020 05:00:00 GMT 00:36:36 kidmin talk,kidmin,kidology,kidologist,karl bastian,jumpstart3,covid-19,family ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk135.mp3 Karl Bastian A Mission of Hope for Families Pastor Karl Bastian interviews Jeff McCullough, a "Musicianary" who has created an incredible interactive Scripture Music Tool to get families movin' and groovin' to Scripture while cooped up inside! Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:00:00 GMT 00:29:08 kidmin talk,kidmin,kidology,kidologist,karl bastian,jumpstart3,covid19,family ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk134_audio.mp3 Karl Bastian How to ZOOM with Your Kids! With churches not meeting in person right now, Pastor Karl Bastian and Craig Wilson discuss the Who, Where, When, What, Why and HOW to host Zoom Events with your kids. Sat, 28 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT 00:54:23 kidmin,kidology,karl bastian,zoom,digital,corona,guarantine, http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk133.mp3 Karl Bastian Special Edition: What Our Church is Doing During the Virus Crisis Pastor Karl Bastian, Children's Pastor at Highpoint Church in Aurora, Colorado, and founder of Kidology.org, shares what his church is doing to continue to minister in the midst of a time when churches are being asked not to gather in large groups. Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT 00:10:01 karl,bastian,kidmin,children's ministry,kidologist,kidology,corona,virus,ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk132.mp3 Karl Bastian Relational Ministry in a Digital World In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis hitting America and even preventing churches from meeting, Pastor Karl provides practical tips and reminders on how we can truly minister to people even when we can't gather in person. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT 00:34:58 kidmin,kidology,karl bastian,corona,ministry,children,kids http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk131.mp3 Karl Bastian The Quest for Quality Questions The best teachers are those who know how to use questions effectively. On this episode Pastor Karl reveals the 3 types of questions, which are used the most and shouldn't be, which are used the least and should be use more often, and then provides 10 Tips for using questions - including a final awesome one! There is no question you should listen now! Mon, 09 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT 00:24:36 karl bastian,kidologist,kidology,kidmin,children's ministry,questions,karl,bastian http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk130audio.mp3 Karl Bastian Tips on Leading Games Pastor Karl shares ideas on leading games while introducing a brand new resource on Kidology, called "88 Games with 8 Objects." Mon, 02 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT 00:18:12 karl bastian,kidologist,kidology,kidmin,children's ministry,games,karl,bastian http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk129.mp3 Karl Bastian What I Learned from Being a Youth Pastor for 6 Months The Best of Both Worlds. The fun of kids ministry, the depth of adult ministry - you get both ministering to youth. Pastor Karl stepped up to lead the student ministry for six months between youth pastors at his church. He shares what he learned, plus his insights on strategic youth ministry. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT 00:31:28 karl,bastian,kidology,kidologist,kidmin,childrens,ministry,kidmin talk http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk128.mp3 Karl Bastian Secret to Effective Event Planning Easter is coming! How do you plan effective outreach events? Pastor Karl Bastian shares insights from his EGGstravaganza Easter event at his church, and reveals his new book, A Bright Idea. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT 00:23:15 karl bastian,kidology,kidologist,kidmin,easter,events,outreach http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk127.mp3 Karl Bastian Recruiting During Challenging Times Stanley Mearse joins Karl Bastian again to talk recruiting volunteers when it seems impossible. How do you add more workers when the ministry is in crisis? Mon, 03 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT 00:32:15 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/KidminTalk126.mp3 Karl Bastian Family Ministry and More! Kidmin Talk 125 - CPC review, Family Ministry Workshop Summary, Kids Follow Up Tool and more! Sponsored by My Brand New Life follow-up booklet - Kidology.org/mybrandnewlife Tue, 21 Jan 2020 06:00:00 GMT 00:19:48 karl bastian, kidology, kidologist, my brand new life, CPC, SoCal, Kidmin Workshop, Master Class, Yosemite Summit, Ultimate Toolbox http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk125.mp3 Karl Bastian Kidology Master Classes Kidminism - We never grow alone or in a vacuum! Starting in 2020, Pastor Karl will be leading a series of Master Classes to help you take your personal development as well as your ministry to the next level beginning with a course in January titled, "Thriving in Ministry". Learn more in this video sponsored by The Visual Bible from Zonderkidz.com Thu, 19 Dec 2019 06:00:00 GMT 00:14:14 karl bastian,kidology,kidologist,children's bible,kidmin,kidsmin,master class http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk124.mp3 Karl Bastian The Nativity Challenge Kidmin Talk #123 - The Nativity Challenge! A new Christmas Game from Pastor Karl Bastian. Sponsored by The Jesus Storybook Bible from Zonderkidz.com Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:00:00 GMT 00:12:09 kidmin,kidology,karl bastian,kidologist,zonderkidz,bible,kids,kidz,children's bible,kidsmin http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/cover_kidmintalk1.png Karl Bastian Getting Ready for Christmas, and More! Christmas is Coming! Pastor Karl Bastian, aka The Kidologist, is snowed in and getting in the mood for Christmas! What is he teaching this year? Find out! You can use it too! FREE Christmas Clue Hunt to a winner, find out how and more helpful updates and insights to Equip and Encourage YOU! Tue, 29 Oct 2019 05:00:00 GMT 00:15:08 karl bastian, kidologist, kidology, kidmin, christmas, ministry, kids http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk122_v1.mp3 Karl Bastian IMPACTing Children plus KidCheck Review In this 121st episode of Kidmin Talk, Pastor Karl Bastian provides six principles for impacting every child on Sunday. Also, Karl offers an insiders review of KidCheck, the premiere children's ministry check-in system. Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:00:00 GMT 00:21:48 kidology,karl bastian,kidmin, childrens ministry,podcast,kidologist http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk121.mp3 Karl Bastian Outreach, Object Lessons, Conference and More! Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org, shares a musical outreach tool, a crazy object lesson, updates on conferences he'll be at and his first Kidology Kidmism. Listen to be Equipped and Encouraged! Wed, 16 Oct 2019 06:00:00 GMT 00:25:50 kidology, kidmin, karl, children's ministry, conferences, JumpStart3, Crazy Tie Guy, http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmin120.mp3 Karl Bastian Fortnite, Zarfing, Healthy Ministry and More! As Kidmin Talk hits episode #110, Karl is launching an ALL NEW video format. It's now a video show. Listen to learn more! Tue, 04 Sep 2018 06:00:00 GMT 00:35:21 kidology,kidologist,karl,bastian,kidmin http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_010.mp3 Karl Bastian Launching a Preteen Ministry Preteens don't just learn differently, they think differently. Sean Sweet from fourfivesix.org believes they need the space to discover and the power to make choices in order to learn best and make genuine decisions that will last a life time. In the latest Kidmin Talk episode, Sean joins Karl Bastian, host of KidminTalk.com and founder of Kidology.org to discuss Preteen Ministry. What it is? Why focus specifically on this age group? What does it looks like? And, how do you launch a preteen ministry? Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:00:00 GMT 00:43:35 kidology,kidmin,kidology,karl,bastian,preteen,sean,sweet,children,ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk109.mp3 Karl Bastian It's God's Ministry Stressed about your ministry? The issue is the word "your." It's NOT your ministry, it's God's. Time to give it back and watch your stress evaporate! Karl Bastian, aka, The Kidologist from Kidology.org challenges you to give your ministry back to God and shares some stories illustrating how amazing it can be! Sat, 30 Jun 2018 06:00:00 GMT 00:13:52 kidology,kidologist,karl bastian,stress,kidmin http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk108.mp3 Karl Bastian Quick Preschool Tips! Preschool Ministry is Important! Learn three secrets to making your early childhood ministry more fun and effective! Sun, 10 Jun 2018 06:00:00 GMT 00:13:52 kidology,kidologist,kidmin,karl bastian,childrens ministry,preschool http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk107.mp3 Karl Bastian Ferocious Love! Have you ever been scared by a display of love? Pastor Karl shares a story of a time his mother's love terrified him... but in a good way. What is ferocious love? Does God love us with a ferocious love? Karl thinks He does! Sun, 06 May 2018 06:00:00 GMT 00:11:28 kidmin,kidology,karl bastian,mother's day, moms,love http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk106b.mp3 Karl Bastian Just Stop It! Pastor Karl asks, "What would they do if you weren't there?" Seriously. While our first reaction may be that the ministry would go under quickly, the reality is there are likely things we are doing that are completely optional. Good things, that we actually could skip and no one would notice. If ministry is eating into personal and family time you may need to consider this important question. Sun, 15 Apr 2018 06:00:00 GMT 00:12:36 kidmin,kidology,karl bastian,leadership,life balance,children's ministry,kids http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk105.mp3 Karl Bastian Starting Over Part 3: Inspire and Excite Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org is joined again by veteran kids pastor Craig Wilson to discuss priorities when you are starting over at a new church. In this third of a three part series, Karl and Craig discuss the importance of inspiring and exciting your volunteers about the future. It is vision casting time! Thu, 01 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT 00:35:53 kidmin,kidology,karl bastian,craig wilson,childrens ministry,leadership http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk104.mp3 Karl Bastian Starting Over Part 2: Early Wins Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org is joined again by veteran kids pastor Craig Wilson to discuss priorities when you are starting over at a new church. In this second of a three part series, Karl and Craig discuss the importance of early wins as you build momentum in your new ministry. Thu, 28 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT 00:31:17 kidmin,kidology,karl bastian,starting over,children,ministry,highpoint church,fidget spinners http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk103.mp3 Karl Bastian Starting Over Part 1: Listen and Learn Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org is joined by veteran kids pastor Craig Wilson to discuss priorities when you are starting over at a new church. In this first of a three part series, Karl and Craig discuss the aspect of Listen and Learning as you begin a new ministry. Fri, 10 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT 00:34:27 kidology,kidmin,kidmin talk,karl bastain,craig wilson,highpoint kids,children's ministry,starting over, kids ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk102.mp3 Karl Bastian Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital Age It's a dangerous digital world for kids. As parents and children's ministry leaders, we need to keep our kids safe. There are many tools available today to keep kids safe. Alex Smith, president of KidCheck and father of five, joins Karl to discuss this topic. Lots of helpful ideas are the result! Sat, 16 Sep 2017 06:00:00 GMT 00:47:17 kidmin,kidology,kidologist,karl bastian,kidcheck,children,kids ministry, children's ministry,child security http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk101.mp3 Karl Bastian Fads vs. Timeless Truth Let's Celebrate! It is Kidmin Talk #100! It was recorded LIVE via Facebook Live and is now here with show notes. Karl talks timeless truth versus fads and provides his second week report as a new children's pastor! Fri, 11 Aug 2017 05:00:00 GMT 00:27:20 kidmin,kidology,karl bastian,kidologist,podcast,children's ministry,karl http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_100.mp3 Karl Bastian New CP: Week One Report! Pastor Karl Bastian reports, via Facebook Live, at the end of his first week as a new children's pastor at a church in Colorado. What did he do during that first week? What is most important to do at the beginning? Find out! And let him know if you'd like further reports like this! Fri, 04 Aug 2017 06:00:00 GMT 00:28:40 kidmin talk kidology kidmin karl bastian kidologist children's ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk99.mp3 Karl Bastian Unleashing Creativity Karl Bastian, the Kidologist from Kidology.org, invites John Mobley onto the show to have a Kidmin Talk about Creativity! John is known as Johnny Magic in the Indianapolis area and is one of the most creative people Karl knows. If you don't think you are creative - think again! This podcast will give you some practical ideas on how you can unleash your own creativity! Tue, 20 Jun 2017 05:00:00 GMT 00:46:52 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/Kidmin Talk 98.mp3 Karl Bastian Ministry Outside the Church Karl Bastian, aka the Kidologist, from Kidology.org invites Pastor Craig Wilson onto the show to talk about creative ways to reach the kids who don't go to your church. Incredible ministry in church is great - but what about the children who will never walk through your doors? Don't they need to learn about Jesus too? How can you creatively reach them? Tue, 13 Jun 2017 06:00:00 GMT 00:46:20 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk097.mp3 Karl Bastian How to Gain, Train and Retain Volunteers Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org, is joined by Stanley Mearse, a veteran children's pastor and frequent creative consultant to Karl and contributor to Kidology products. Stanley is super creative and has some great insights on how to Gain, Train and Retain volunteers! Thu, 01 Jun 2017 06:00:00 GMT 00:48:51 kidology,kidmin,karl bastian,kidologist,children's ministry,church,training,kids,karl,stanley mearse http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk96.mp3 Karl Bastian Ministry BY Kids Karl welcome kids pastor Philip Hahn on the show. Like Karl, Philip got his start in kidmin as a child, a kids pastor PK! Both of these guys are passionate about training kids to serve - since they are both in ministry today because they started young! So the topic today is ministry by kids not just to kids! Mon, 01 May 2017 06:00:00 GMT 00:54:28 kidmin,kidology,kidologist,children's ministry,kidmin talk,philip hahn, kidmin talk http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk95.mp3 Karl Bastian Helping Kids Experience God Kidology invites Canada's Nicki Straza to join Karl Bastian for this episode of Kidmin Talk to discuss how to help kids experience God through our teaching and ministry programming. It's Education vs. Experience. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 06:00:00 GMT 00:00:00 kidmin kidology experience children's ministry nicki straza karl bastian http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/Kidmin_Talk_94_Experience_Nicki_Straza.mp3 Karl Bastian Leading UP! Karl welcomes Josh Denhart, the creator of Kidmin Science on to the show to discuss how to "lead up" in our ministries. Every leader reports to a leader who oversees them. Learn the secrets of getting what you need from your leader for the benefit of your ministry. Wed, 29 Mar 2017 06:00:00 GMT 00:44:08 kidmin kidology science children's ministry josh denhart karl bastian chemistry kidmintalk http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/093 Leading Up.mp3 Karl Bastian Creative Summer Outreach Special Edition: Karl joined Matt Guevara, executive director of INCM, for a lunch time conversation about VBS and summer outreach during INCM's Web Week. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 07:00:00 GMT 00:41:56 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/092 VBS Outreach.mp3 Karl Bastian Engaging Your Audience Karl Bastian is joined on this podcast by two expert communicators. Kidology Coach Barney Kinard and professional magician Johnny Mobley (aka Johnny Magic) were in town for the FCM Conference so Karl sat down with them and asked them to share some insights on how to engage an audience. PLUS, learn about an amazing new School of Magic kit and app from Johnny Magic! Wed, 30 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMT 00:53:50 kidmin,karl bastian,kidologist,kidology,magic,performing,speaking,school http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_091b.mp3 Karl Bastian Awesome Community! God works through relationships. He is in the people building business not program development. God is not interested in building your ministry. He is passionately committed to building YOU and building others through you. This is the final keynote in the Awesome Series as we look at our Awesome Community in Kidmin. Wed, 23 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMT 00:37:28 kidology,kidologist,kidmin,karl bastian,children's ministry,awesome,canada http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_090.mp3 Karl Bastian Awesome Opportunity! We have an Awesome Opportunity - given to us by God to make a real difference not only in our world, but for eternity. Only YOU can do what God has planned for you. We have this incredible opportunity to see God's Plan come to pass! Learn the secret to significance and seeing your life become everything that God planned for you, far in advance! Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT 00:28:05 kdimin,kidology,kidologist,awesome,canada,karl bastian,children's ministry, leadership http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_089.mp3 Karl Bastian Awesome God! We serve an Awesome God, and yet, we get overwhelmed and stressed by the challenges of ministry. The struggle is ironic, but real. Ironic, because we have the Almighty God of the universe behind us - and yet, we often focus on the obstacles. This podcast will encourage you and help you have a Jedi-like calm as you realize that your big problems are no problem to the God we serve! Thu, 10 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT 00:32:38 karl,kidologist,kidmin,bastian,ministry,pastor http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_088.mp3 Karl Bastian All About Christmas It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! How do we make Christmas special for kids? This podcast features a BUNCH of ideas to make Christmas special in your children's ministry. Tue, 01 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMT 00:29:16 kidology kidmin kidologist karl bastian christmas ideas children's ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_087.mp3 Karl Bastian Delighting Parents One of your most strategic goals in children's ministry ought to be to Surprise and Delight Parents. Why? Well, you won't have many kids if you don't show parents that you value their kids. Karl shares some helpful tips on what parents are looking for when they visit your children's ministry. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMT 00:00:00 kidology kidmin kidologist karl bastian parent kids parenthood children's ministry kidcheck http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_086.mp3 Karl Bastian Kidmin in the House If you are a parent, your primary children's ministry is not at church, but in your home. It doesn't matter what success you have at church if your ministry to your own kids is lacking. Pastor Karl (and Dad) Bastian shares how to reach your child's H.E.A.R.T. so that you can do your best to guide them toward a life-long relationship with Jesus. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMT 00:33:13 kidology kidologist karl bastian kidmin parenting dad father mom mother child children kids heart love http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/085_kidmintalk.mp3 Karl Bastian Technology in Kidmin Learn what tech Pastor Karl uses to keep on top of a busy children's ministry. To survive in kidmin leadership, you MUST become a master of administration, organization and management - even if those aren't your strongest areas. Karl shares six techy tools that help him stay on top of the daily demands! Mon, 09 May 2016 05:00:00 GMT 00:22:17 kidology,karl bastian,tech,apple,dropbox,trello,basecamp,skype,groupme,kidmin http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/084_kidmintalk.mp3 Karl Bastian Hang in There! It doesn't take long as a kidmin leader to figure out that children's ministry isn't all fun and games. In fact, it can be downright discouraging. How do you keep yourself "up" and be an encouragement to others when you yourself are facing challenges that fight to pull you down. Kids Ministry isn't for wimps... let Pastor Karl share some secrets to survival in children's ministry. Tue, 19 Apr 2016 06:00:00 GMT 00:35:28 kidology,kidmin,karl bastian,kidologist,leadership,encouragement,childrens ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/083_kidmintalk.mp3 Karl Bastian Big Rocks! As we head into a New Year, learn the powerful secret to making your dreams and goals come true in the months ahead. We all want to improve and be better at who we are and what we do - this podcast will empower you to do just that! Tue, 22 Dec 2015 06:00:00 GMT 00:26:22 kidmin kidology karl bastian time management new year kidologist http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/082_kidmintalk.mp3 Karl Bastian Bible-O-Rama! One of the basic responsibilities of a children's ministry leader or teacher is to equip children to use their Bibles. Long after we are gone, the Bible will be available to help kids, if we have trained them to use it. In this podcast gain some practical ideas for making the Bible exciting to kids! Mon, 30 Nov 2015 06:00:00 GMT 00:17:26 Kidology, Karl Bastian, Kidologist, kidmin, bible, children, ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/081_kidmintalk.mp3 Karl Bastian Kidmin and Star Wars What can Kidmin's learn from the Saga of Star Wars? Surprisingly, because of it's massive success, Star Wars almost didn't happen. George Lucas stuck to a vision he had, despite incredible odds, and prevailed. The rest is history. What is the lesson for us who lead kids ministires? Fri, 30 Oct 2015 05:00:00 GMT 00:19:05 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/080_kidmintalk.mp3 Karl Bastian Keeping Spiritually F.I.T. Ministry is exhausting - it is draining - it is hectic and dangerous to the soul of those who seek to minister to others. Like a sponge that needs regular refilling in order to pour out, Karl shares three "secrets" to keeping spiritually F.I.T. They are lessons often learned the hard way - you'll be challenged and quipped to get refilled again! Fri, 01 May 2015 05:00:00 GMT 00:29:15 kidmin kidology karl bastian healthy living http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_079.mp3 Karl Bastian Bringing Stories to LIFE! Learn how to become an amazing story teller through practical tips and sample stories you will love! Also, get in early on Karl's new Minecraft World your kids can play in. Tue, 14 Apr 2015 05:00:00 GMT 00:57:09 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_078.mp3 Karl Bastian Connecting with Kids Karl reveals 10 Practical Tips for connecting with kids. Learn the secrets of forming meaningful friendships with kids so you can have a lasting impact while seeing your effectiveness as a teacher improve. Tue, 24 Feb 2015 06:00:00 GMT 00:38:16 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_077.mp3 Karl Bastian The Three Secrets By popular demand, Gus is back as Karl shares "The Three Secrets" for being an effective teacher/minister to kids. Apply these, and something amazing will happen soon in your kidmin! Thu, 29 Jan 2015 06:00:00 GMT 00:22:08 kidology kidmin kidologist karl bastian church Christianity Children's Ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_076.mp3 Karl Bastian Tips for Greeting Kids Karl shares some of his secrets for connecting with kids as they arrive at church using humor, props and strategic questions. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:00:00 GMT 00:22:38 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_075.mp3 Karl Bastian Stumped by Kids! Kids ask the craziest questions! Karl shares two stories of kids stumping him. One where a kid caught him teaching something unbiblical that you probably are too! And another who had a question the whole pastor staff couldn't answer, but a NASCAR fan could! Be reminded of the importance of encouraging kids to challenge us! Fri, 07 Nov 2014 06:00:00 GMT 00:27:07 kidmin kidology children ministry church kids child advent Christmas http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_074.mp3 Karl Bastian Yes, I'm Alive! After two months of podcast silence Karl returns with an update on Kidology.org's 20th birthday and other news and updates for his faithful podcast listeners, and also asks for some input on podcast format. Listen in! Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:00:00 GMT 00:28:33 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/073_TouchingBase.mp3 Karl Bastian A Goliath App! Karl interviews Gerald Hinson, creator of the amazing new David vs. Goliath App from RighteousTales.com - learn about this incredible new iPad app for kids as well as tips for using the iPad for engaging kids at church. Features a special guest appearance by Karl's eight year old son, Luke. Mon, 04 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT 00:45:39 kidmin kidology karl bastian kidologist apple apps children's minsitry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_072.mp3 Karl Bastian iMinistry - Kidmin Apps Karl shares what apps he uses to make ministry easier and more effective with an iPad; from management to volunteer encouragement to child security to connecting with kids. This is the age of iMinistry! Mon, 21 Jul 2014 05:00:00 GMT 00:28:23 kidmin childrens ministry itunes apple apps kidcheck karl bastian kidology kidologist http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_071.mp3 Karl Bastian Awana is Relauching Karl dropped by Awana Headquarters to sit down with Michael Scarbrough to get the "inside scoop" on some new and exciting changes happening at Awana. You'll learn Awana is more of a global mission than merely a club ministry and how your church can benefit from Awana. Mon, 30 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT 00:34:16 kidmin,children's ministry,awana,karl bastian,kidology,kidologist,kids ministry http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_070.mp3 Karl Bastian Leading Kids to Christ Children's Evangelist Barney Kinard joins Karl to talk about practical methods and tips for leading kids to Jesus as well as questions and issues around this central topic. Fri, 09 May 2014 05:00:00 GMT 00:46:50 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_069.mp3 Karl Bastian Don't Recruit, R.E.T.A.I.N. Recruiting is an ever present duty of kidmin leaders and so a popular topic. But you'll have a lot less recruiting to do if you discover the secrets of RETAINING the volunteers you already have. Karl provided proven tips to keeping volunteers so you won't have as many empty spots to fill. Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:00:00 GMT 00:23:58 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_068.mp3 Karl Bastian One on One Discipleship Minister like Jesus - intentionally disciple some kids one on one. Not sure how? Karl offers very practical suggestions from what to do when you meet, how to be effective, and suggests resources to help. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT 00:27:58 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_067.mp3 Karl Bastian Relating to Adults We get into kids ministry because we love kids and relate well with them, but often this can lead to being misunderstood by adults - even alienating us from the relationships we need with our peers. How can we balance being childlike with not appearing childish? Learn some tips on connecting with adults while being immersed in the world of kids! Fri, 07 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT 00:31:37 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_066.mp3 Karl Bastian Engage Children Karl concludes his series from the Engage Children Conference with tips on how to engage children. We do a lot of talking about children in kids ministry - but at the end of the day (and the end of our lives!) it will be how we engaged children that will ultimately matter. Jesus demonstrated talking less and being with kids. Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:00:00 GMT 00:23:18 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_065.mp3 Karl Bastian Kids of Divorce - School Shooting Response As America reacts to another school shooting, Karl invites Wayne Stocks to the show to discuss ministry to kids of divorce. It has been noted that most school shooters have been children of divorce - are we doing enough to reach out to these troubled kids? Mon, 16 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMT 00:39:52 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_064.mp3 Karl Bastian Engage Leaders Karl continues his series from the Engage Children Conference with the importance of engaging leaders, with practical insights on how to enlist, equip, empower and encourage your volunteers and leaders so that you can survive and thrive in ministry. Volunteers and leaders alike need to DO LESS and ask others for help! Wed, 04 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMT 00:32:56 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_063.mp3 Karl Bastian Engage God Keynote address from the Engage Children Conference. Before we can engage children, Karl talks candidly about the need to engage God and the dangers of busy ministry run without a close walk with God. Sat, 16 Nov 2013 06:00:00 GMT 00:35:53 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_062.mp3 Karl Bastian A Recruiting Game Plan The #1 topic often requested in kidmin is "recruiting." Why? It is a job we never seem to be done doing. Karl offers a "Game Plan" for recruiting that will help make your job easier! Yes, recruiting CAN be easier and "funner!" Wed, 23 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT 00:00:00 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_061.mp3 Karl Bastian Karl Goes to Class Karl speaks via Skype to a classroom at Multnomah University who are enrolled in "Ministry to Children" discussing the Four Pillars of Children's Ministry and a Q and A at the end. Thu, 12 Sep 2013 05:00:00 GMT 00:46:53 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_060.mp3 Karl Bastian How to be a FUN Leader Kids love to have fun! Here are some easy and practical tips that will make you a leader kids love and can't wait to see again. Wed, 04 Sep 2013 05:00:00 GMT 00:36:08 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_059.mp3 Karl Bastian Fall is Here! What Should I Do? New to Kidmin? Looking for a checklist for prepping for the fall? Karl covers what you should be doing as you get ready for a great fall ministry launch! Tue, 13 Aug 2013 05:00:00 GMT 00:36:08 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_058.mp3 Karl Bastian Vision, Training, Writing & Other Kidmin Questions Karl Bastian answers some Q and A's on a range of questions from Kidmin Talk listeners. Questions on vision, teen training, curriculum writing and the importance of Big Church. Tune in! Sat, 27 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT 00:36:34 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_057.mp3 Karl Bastian Numbers Are Down, What To Do?! Summer is here and numbers are down; discouragement can set in. Instead, Karl suggests this can be the time for the most effective Jesus-style ministry! Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT 00:29:40 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_056.mp3 Karl Bastian Steve Jobs on Kidmin and More! Karl talks about Yosemite Summit, a lesson from Steve Jobs on implementing vision when faced with internal opposition, and some sneak peeks into Awana/Sport Stacking initiative and a new Gospel tool coming! Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT 00:48:43 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_055.mp3 Karl Bastian Four Levels of Family Ministry Karl Bastian sits down with Scott Turanski to talk about how children's ministry leaders can be strategic when it comes to Family Ministry. Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 00:35:29 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_054.mp3 Karl Bastian The Program Pyramid Karl shares an insightful secret on how to plan and strategize your ministry programs and events in a way that will make each and every one purposeful and effective! Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT 00:30:02 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_053.mp3 Karl Bastian All About Social Media Karl Bastian and Brandon Maddux talk Social Media - Do's, Don'ts, and how to harness it as a tool for ministry. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT 00:41:06 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_052.mp3 Karl Bastian Oh, No! What Will I Teach Next? Karl provides tips on how to plan ahead, looking not only at what you'll teach, but also defining your goals for the lives of the kids you oversee. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT 00:25:39 children,ministry,kids,church,god,christian,sunday,school,kidmin,teaching,curriculum http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_051.mp3 Karl Bastian Getting Unstuck Karl chats with Kidology Coach Barney Kinard about how leaders can get "unstuck" and move ministry forward. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT 00:37:15 children,ministry,kids,church,god,christian,sunday,school,kidmin,teaching,curriculum http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_050.mp3 Karl Bastian Mutiny! The Kids Have Taken Over Kids Church! Karl talks about how to have KIDS run your kids church and why it is so important to train kids to run your children's ministry, it is disciple-making at it's best. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT 00:30:23 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_049.mp3 Karl Bastian CPC13 The Resource Report Karl Bastian, the Kidologist, is back from his 41st CPC and reports on his top findings at this premier children's ministry conference. What was new? What was cool? What did you miss? Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT 00:36:54 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_048.mp3 Karl Bastian The Power of The Monologue Karl talks about the power of the introductory speech in teaching... plus Teaching Ingredients! Why do talk show hosts and comics use this technique? Why should you? Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT 00:38:50 children,ministry,kids,church,god,christian,sunday,school,kidmin,teaching,curriculum http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_047.mp3 Karl Bastian The Main Dish Karl challenges kidmin teachers and leaders to find ways to bring the Bible back to the center of their ministries and teaching with some practical tips. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT 00:27:20 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_046.mp3 Karl Bastian Thermostat or Thermometer? Karl shares practical tips on how to set a positive mood for learning in your classroom! Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT 00:27:20 children,ministry,kids,church,god,christian,sunday,school,kidmin,teaching,curriculum http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_045.mp3 Karl Bastian Cookin' Up God's Word Karl starts a series on the Kids Church Cookbook with what it means to be a Chef of God's Word. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT 00:24:56 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_044.mp3 Karl Bastian How Do You Spell T.H.A.N.K.S. Karl expresses thanks and gives tips on how to T.H.A.N.K. your volunteers. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT 00:28:37 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_043.mp3 Karl Bastian Managing Ministry Cycles Stuck in a Rut? Looking for something new? How do you decide what to keep and what to quit? If variety is the spice of life, how to keep your ministry fresh and renewed? Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT 00:30:20 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_042.mp3 Karl Bastian One-on-One Discipleship Karl, author of the My Awesome Adventure discipleship series, discusses how to disciple kids in a one-on-one setting. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT 00:43:28 children,ministry,kids,church,god,christian,sunday,school,kidmin,teaching,curriculum http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_041.mp3 Karl Bastian Kidology 101: Kidmin Missionaries Learn how to approach children's ministry as "cross cultural ministry" in this classic Kidology workshop. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT 00:29:58 children,ministry,kids,church,god,christian,sunday,school,kidmin,teaching,curriculum http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_040.mp3 Karl Bastian Building the Follow Up B.R.I.D.G.E. You've pulled off you're BIG EVENT - now, how do you get the new families who visited to come back to the church again? You need to build a B.R.I.D.G.E! Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT 00:31:55 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_039_2.mp3 Karl Bastian Keeping Kids Safe: Guest Alex Smith from KidCheck We talk with KidCheck's Alex Smith about child security and how churches can keep kids safe. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT 00:37:04 children,ministry,kids,church,god,christian,sunday,school,kidmin,teaching,curriculum http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_038.mp3 Karl Bastian It's That Simple, It's That Difficult The Simplest Thing in Ministry is the Hardest Thing to Do. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT 00:27:26 http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_037.mp3 Karl Bastian The Most Important Thing Karl suggests what he believes is THE most important thing we can impart to kids in the short time we have to minister to them. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT 00:35:38 children,ministry,kids,church,god,christian,sunday,school,kidmin,teaching,curriculum http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_036.mp3 Karl Bastian Ministry Reboot Walk through the steps to rebooting yourself, your surroundings, and your staff in 1 week! Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT 00:32:01 children,ministry,kids,church,god,christian,sunday,school,kidmin,teaching,curriculum http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_035.mp3 Karl Bastian Top Secret Week Off! Learn how to get a full extra week off... with pay! Thu, 07 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT 00:29:13 children,ministry,kids,church,god,christian,sunday,school,kidmin,teaching,curriculum http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_034.mp3 Ryan Frank A New Kidmin Leader in 2 Months Learn the best-kept secret for moving your leadership from ho-hum to WOW! Tue, 29 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT 00:17:00 children,ministry,kids,church,god,christian,sunday,school,kidmin,teaching,curriculum http://www.kidology.org/media/audio/podcasts/kidmintalk_033.mp3