Posted by | Jun 22, 2026
There are a few moments in the ministry year that deserve extra attention. Move-Up Day is one of them. It’s an opportunity to celebrate growth, ease anxieties, communicate clearly with parents, and help kids step confidently into a new season. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Linda and Jason share practical strategies for planning a meaningful Move-Up Day that celebrates kids and builds trust with families. From simple celebrations to memorable experiences, they walk through how to make one of the biggest milestones in your ministry calendar feel intentional and exciting for everyone involved.QUESTION:”How do I help kids in my ministry transition to the next ministry environment?”ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to…Create a thoughtful Move-Up Day structure that celebrates kids and makes transitions feel exciting instead of intimidatingMake the day memorable with simple themes, interactive moments, and meaningful keepsakesIntentionally include parents by helping them meet leaders, understand your vision, and feel confident about the year aheadUse Move-Up Day to set the tone for a strong, relationship-focused ministry yearAsk a Question:Have a kids ministry question you want us to talk about? Send it in at KMA.show and your question might be featured in a future episode!Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for practical ideas, leadership tips, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.Resources Mentioned:Move-Up Day guide
Posted by | Jun 9, 2026
Ask a Question:Have a kids ministry question you want us to talk about? Send it in at KMA.show and your question might be featured in a future episode!Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for practical ideas, leadership tips, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.Resources Mentioned: Annual Planning Meeting Grow StrategyVBS
Posted by | May 24, 2026
There are so many wonderful Bible stories to teach to kids every week. But there are a few that seem more intimidating than helpful. We want to stay true to Scripture without confusing, overwhelming, or oversimplifying things for the kids we’re leading. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Paul asked us a question about how to teach the difficult or harder-to-understand Bible stories to kids. So we asked Meredith Miller to join Linda and Jason to share thoughtful, age-appropriate strategies for teaching hard passages of Scripture with honesty, wisdom, and care.QUESTION:“How 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?” — PaulANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to…Stay true to Scripture by wrestling honestly with difficult stories and understanding their historical and cultural contextRecognize when certain stories may not be developmentally appropriate for kids just yetTeach hard passages honestly without feeling pressure to defend or simplify every tension in the BibleFocus on who God is and what God is doing in the story instead of only focusing on people’s behaviorAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode!Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away.If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.Resources Mentioned:Meredith’s Resources on Kids + FaithFree 4 weeks of access to Meredith’s Substack on tricky stories Wonder by Meredith Miller
Posted by | May 6, 2026
Leaving a ministry role can feel overwhelming—full of mixed emotions, hard conversations, and uncertainty about what comes next. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, we’re tackling a big question about how to leave your ministry well when it’s time to move on. So we asked Dr. Yulee Lee to join the show to share practical wisdom for navigating transitions with honesty, emotional health, and integrity.QUESTION:How do I leave my ministry well when it’s time to move on?ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to…Lower the emotional stakes by recognizing that leaving is a normal and healthy part of ministry seasonsReframe your anger so it leads to clarity, advocacy, and growth instead of bitternessBe honest about your reasons for leaving in a way that builds trust and maintains integritySet clear boundaries during your transition to protect your time, relationships, and futureAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode!Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for youth ministry ideas, small group strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away.If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.Resources Mentioned:Leadership Labs
Posted by | Apr 27, 2026
When you’re starting out in kids ministry, it’s easy to feel like you need to have everything figured out—while simultaneously feeling unprepared. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, we got a question about what experienced ministry leaders wish they had known before starting in ministry. So we asked a variety of Stuff You Can Use team members to share honest, practical insights, and Linda and Jason respond to their thoughts while reflecting on lessons they’ve learned along the way.QUESTION:What’s one thing you wish you knew before you got started in ministry?ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to…Let go of the pressure to have it all figured out and embrace growth through experienceTrust your voice and discernment, even when you feel inexperiencedBuild healthy structure and rhythms that support sustainable ministry and personal well-beingRemember that people are the ministry—including your team, your leaders, and yourselfAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode!Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away.If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.
