Instead of a Snippet today - I'm coming at you full force with Part 2 of our "Everyone is worth the effort" series.... Part 3 is scheduled for our regular release date - Tuesday May 6th!

📌 Episode Summary:

“You have to go places no others can get to.You have to get cold and you have to get wet, too.”— Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

In this second episode of our 3-part Route Ministry series, the gloves come off—and the stories roll in. From competing with rival bus drivers to frozen jeans, pit bulls, talkie bribes, and emotional reunions at Walmart, this episode is filled with the wild, funny, and deeply moving moments that only happen when you're reaching kids who really need it.

Kimberly, Alicia, Lindsey, and Whitney share the behind-the-scenes reality of Sunday School route ministry—where love, chaos, and compassion collide in the best (and most unexpected) ways.

💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Funny and chaotic moments from the front lines of outreach

• Getting “beat to the door” by other churches

• Dealing with angry dogs, busted vans, and exhausted volunteers

• Kids who showed up in frozen jeans just to make it to church

• • Why even the hardest days are still worth it

  🗣️ Notable Quotes:

• “We had to leave 45 minutes early just to beat Ralph there.” – Alicia

• “That chihuahua literally bit me on the ankle… I came to church bleeding.” – Whitney

• “One of our kids put on frozen pants just so she could come to Sunday School.” – Alicia

• “They’re not just kids. They’re my kids.” – Lindsey

• “Don’t ever show up empty-handed. You bring candy and you bring love.” – Whitney

📚 Referenced Themes:

• Ministry in messy places

• Humor in hard moments

• Emotional cost and spiritual reward

• • Consistency through adversity

  🛠️ Takeaways:

• Route ministry is messy, unpredictable, and full of resistance—but also full of reward

• Kids will remember you for your love, your candy… and your consistency

• The ones who need church the most often come from the hardest situations

• You never know when a seed you planted years ago will show up grown and grateful

🔗 Next Episode:

🎧 Part 3 – Seeds, Sacrifice, and SuccessIn the finale, we explore what makes a route truly successful, how leaders can better support these ministries, and the spiritual lessons learned along the way. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s worth it… don’t miss this one.