How do you build a children's ministry from scratch — or step into one and make it better? In this special collaboration between the KidzMatter Podcast and the Cross Formed KidMin Podcast, hosts Hannah Augustine, Hunter Williams, and Tim Beilhartz give you a practical, theology-grounded roadmap for starting strong.

Whether you're brand new to kids ministry or a veteran who needs to get back to basics, this episode is packed with frameworks you can apply right away.

Visit https://crossformedkids.com/podcast/ to listen to the Cross Formed Kidmin Podcast!

🔌 Connect with all of the KidzMatter resources in our free KidzMatter Community.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly podcast episodes.

YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast

📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events.

🎟️ JOIN US at the KidzMatter Conference 2026 — NEXT — October 6–8 in Evansville, IN.
🌎 Discover more children's ministry tools, training, and curriculum: kidzmatter.com

📱Follow KidzMatter:
   Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Join our Facebook Community

The 2026 KidzMatter Conference is launching its first-ever Youth Pastor Track, and in this episode, Charlie Alcock explains what you'll learn and how it differs from traditional conference teaching. Instead of copying tactics, you'll discover the biblical principles that unify all ministries and practical ways to implement them in your unique context.

Use the code YOUTH2KM for up to five free youth leader tickets at https://www.kidzmatterconference.com/. Get Charlie's book, Full Circle, on Amazon.

🔌 Connect with all of the KidzMatter resources in our free KidzMatter Community.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly podcast episodes.

YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast

📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events.

🎟️ JOIN US at the KidzMatter Conference 2026 — NEXT — October 6–8 in Evansville, IN.
🌎 Discover more children's ministry tools, training, and curriculum: kidzmatter.com

📱Follow KidzMatter:
   Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Join our Facebook Community

Just signed up to serve in kids' ministry? This is the essential starter episode. Hannah Augustine and Corey Jones walk through everything new volunteers need to know—from building authentic relationships with kids to safety protocols that protect everyone. Learn why your role matters, how to show up powerfully, and what it really takes to disciple the next generation. Perfect for your first Sunday and beyond.

Save 25% for your entire order with code PODCAST26 at highvoltagekids.com (offer ends July 31, 2026).

🔌 Connect with all of the KidzMatter resources in our free KidzMatter Community.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly podcast episodes.

YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast

📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events.

🎟️ JOIN US at the KidzMatter Conference 2026 — NEXT — October 6–8 in Evansville, IN.
🌎 Discover more children's ministry tools, training, and curriculum: kidzmatter.com

📱Follow KidzMatter:
   Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Join our Facebook Community

Hannah Augustine and Sarah Carroll share the hard-won lessons they wish they'd known when they started leading, as well as some of the biggest mistakes young leaders make in ministry. If you're a young leader, a kids pastor, or you're mentoring emerging leaders, this conversation will help you navigate the unique challenges of ministry leadership at any age and set you up for sustainable impact.

Visit https://www.kidminroadmap.com/ to get started with their free, comprehensive discipleship strategy today.

🔌 Connect with all of the KidzMatter resources in our free KidzMatter Community.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly podcast episodes.

YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast

📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events.

🎟️ JOIN US at the KidzMatter Conference 2026 — NEXT — October 6–8 in Evansville, IN.
🌎 Discover more children's ministry tools, training, and curriculum: kidzmatter.com

📱Follow KidzMatter:
   Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Join our Facebook Community

If you’re a kids' pastor who has ever ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of Scripture or unsure how to make it stick, this conversation is your clear path forward. In this episode, Hannah Augustine welcomes Mark Campbell and Steph Bradac from Awana to reveal simple, impactful strategies for equipping children in your kids' ministry with a lifelong understanding of the Bible.

Visit thegoodbook.com and use code KIDZMATTER to get 30% off J is for Jesus today! Get one FREE month of Brite Curriculum for both Preschool and Elementary at britecurriculum.com. Listen to our episode with Awana CEO Matt Markins on Apple or Spotify.

🔌 Connect with all of the KidzMatter resources in our free KidzMatter Community.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly podcast episodes.

YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast

📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events.

🎟️ JOIN US at the KidzMatter Conference 2026 — NEXT — October 6–8 in Evansville, IN.
🌎 Discover more children's ministry tools, training, and curriculum: kidzmatter.com

📱Follow KidzMatter:
   Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Join our Facebook Community

Most kids are leaving church and faith behind because they’re starving for a balanced, genuine encounter with God—not just education or entertainment. But what if you could change that in your ministry—and see lives transform?

In this eye-opening episode, David Rausch of GO! Curriculum reveals the secret sauce for cultivating lifelong faith in children.

Get 25% off your KidMin Academy tuition with the code PODCAST at kidminacademy.com. Get your copies of David's Feeding Faith and learn more about GO! Curriculum at gocurriculum.com. 

🔌 Connect with all of the KidzMatter resources in our free KidzMatter Community.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly podcast episodes.

YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast

📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events.

🎟️ JOIN US at the KidzMatter Conference 2026 — NEXT — October 6–8 in Evansville, IN.
🌎 Discover more children's ministry tools, training, and curriculum: kidzmatter.com

📱Follow KidzMatter:
   Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Join our Facebook Community

Join Hannah Augustine as she connects with Christy and Jonathan Hooper, the creative minds behind "P.R.A.Y. Pals," an interactive children's book designed to teach kids the power of prayer. Discover how the P.R.A.Y. acronym—Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield—can transform prayer into a meaningful practice for children and families. Get your copies of P.R.A.Y. Pals at thegoodbook.com/pray-pals.

Download your FREE month of preschool and elementary lessons at BriteCurriculum.com. 

🔌 Connect with all of the KidzMatter resources in our free KidzMatter Community.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly podcast episodes.

YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast

📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events.

🎟️ JOIN US at the KidzMatter Conference 2026 — NEXT — October 6–8 in Evansville, IN.
🌎 Discover more children's ministry tools, training, and curriculum: kidzmatter.com

📱Follow KidzMatter:
   Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Join our Facebook Community

Over half of America's children are growing up without close contact with their biological fathers, and more than 670,000 kids pass through foster care each year. But what if the church saw this crisis as the greatest mission field right in our neighborhoods? In this powerful episode, Hannah Augustine and Dr. Alan Bixler from COMPACT delve into the heartbreaking statistics and reveal how fostering and adoption are not just social issues—they're divine opportunities for ministry and renewal.

Explore the amazing curriculum The Park has to offer at parklearning.com. Use the code KIDZMATTER through 5/31/26 for 20% off any annual subscription.

🔌 Connect with all of the KidzMatter resources in our free KidzMatter Community.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly podcast episodes.

YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast

📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events.

🎟️ JOIN US at the KidzMatter Conference 2026 — NEXT — October 6–8 in Evansville, IN.
🌎 Discover more children's ministry tools, training, and curriculum: kidzmatter.com

📱Follow KidzMatter:
   Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Join our Facebook Community

There's a common stereotype that serving with a kids' ministry is predominantly a female role. However, as Curt Nelson and Hannah Augustine discuss in this podcast episode, boys and girls must see godly men serving in the church. Think outside the box and help the men of your church find their place in KidMin!

Visit OrientalTrading.com/faith and use the code KIDZMATTER26 to get FREE shipping on orders of $25 or more, plus $10 off any $100 order. To test out Curt Nelson's Spyence curriculum with two free sample lessons, visit spyence.com.

🔌 Connect with all of the KidzMatter resources in our free KidzMatter Community.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly podcast episodes.

YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast

📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events.

🎟️ JOIN US at the KidzMatter Conference 2026 — NEXT — October 6–8 in Evansville, IN.
🌎 Discover more children's ministry tools, training, and curriculum: kidzmatter.com

📱Follow KidzMatter:
   Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Join our Facebook Community

Get ready for summer in KidMin with strategic planning tips and practical tools. Hannah Augustine and Ryan Frank discuss how to embrace the unique season of summer, turn challenges into opportunities, and prepare your team and environment for a successful summer outreach.

To sign up for KidzMatter's free Summer Ready micro-course, visit kidzmatter.com/summer-ready. Get your free preschool or elementary lessons from Awana's Brite curriculum at britecurriculum.com. 

🔌 Connect with all of the KidzMatter resources in our free KidzMatter Community.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly podcast episodes.

YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other platforms: kidzmatter.com/podcast

📫 Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about all of our LIVE events.

🎟️ JOIN US at the KidzMatter Conference 2026 — NEXT — October 6–8 in Evansville, IN.
🌎 Discover more children's ministry tools, training, and curriculum: kidzmatter.com

📱Follow KidzMatter:
   Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Join our Facebook Community