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We're so grateful for each and every one of you!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Season 5 Trailer
Remember when kids ministry felt… fun? Not polished. Not perfect. But full of laughter, big questions, messy moments, and holy wonder. Between preparing curriculum, scheduling volunteers, and Sunday morning chaos, it can be easy to forget that kids ministry is one of the most joy-filled callings in…
63. Goal Setting That Builds Real Spiritual Growth In Kids with Chuck Peters
You can run an excellent kids ministry and still aim at the wrong target. That sounds harsh, but it is also freeing because it means you do not need more activity, you need clearer purpose.
In the first episode of our Summer Dreamin' series, Jana Magruder sits down with Chuck Peters, LifeWay’s Nex…
Jana Magruder: What the Research Says About Kids and Faith
What actually produces lasting faith in kids? LifeWay has been researching that question for over a decade — and the answer keeps coming back to the Bible. Jana Magruder, Director of Kids Ministry Publishing at LifeWay, joins the podcast to talk about what that research found, what it means for the…
S10E9: 5 Lessons for Children’s Ministry Leaders with Jana Magruder Part 1
In this episode, Ken Braddy talks with Jana Magruder about lessons for ministry leaders, especially what they would tell their younger selves. Jana shares wisdom from years in children’s ministry, including how to recruit volunteers with vision, trust leadership, protect personal relationships, mak…
S10E10: More Lessons for Children’s Ministry Leaders with Jana Magruder Part 2
In part two of Ken’s conversation with Jana Magruder, Jana shares important lessons for church leaders who want to build stronger ministry relationships and healthier community. From being an active church member and gathering people in person to empowering others, leading up, and pursuing relation…
What actually helps kids follow Jesus for life? With Jana Magruder
Every Christian parent wants to raise kids with a lasting faith, but with so much parenting advice available, it's easy to wonder where to focus your time and energy.
In this episode, Steph kicks off a special discipleship series by sitting down with Janet Magruder of Lifeway Christian Resources to…
60. Reaching Generation Alpha: Discipling the First AI Generation with Dr. Shelly Melia and Shane Pruitt
Generation Alpha is growing up in a world unlike any generation before them. From artificial intelligence to constant digital connection, today's kids are being shaped by technology in ways that present both incredible opportunities and significant discipleship challenges.
In this special crossover…
Season 1 Trailer of Discipleship & Culture with Brian Daniel
What does faithful discipleship look like in a rapidly changing culture?
In this special episode, Brian Daniel introduces the next chapter of the podcast as Group Answers becomes the Discipleship and Culture Podcast.
Culture is shifting, and the questions facing the church are getting deeper. How d…
77. How to Teach Kids About Missions: Integrating Missions Into Everyday Discipleship
Missions isn’t simply a topic we teach during VBS or highlight once a year. It’s an essential part of helping kids understand God’s heart for the world and their role in His mission.
In this episode of Kids Ministry Calling, Jana Magruder sits down with Dr. Paul Chitwood, president of the Internati…
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