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.
Posted by | Apr 9, 2026
When planning events, it’s easy to focus on what sounds the most unique or creative—but not every event should be trying to accomplish the same goal. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, someone from our Facebook Group asked a question about favorite kids ministry event ideas. So Linda and Jason break down different types of events and share practical ideas to help you choose and plan events that build relationships, welcome families, and create meaningful ministry moments.QUESTION:What are your favorite event ideas?ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to…Plan just-for-fun events that help kids build friendships and positive associations with churchLeverage holiday events like Christmas and Easter to connect with families and share the story of JesusCreate outreach and family events that make it easy for new families to engage and feel welcomedMaximize big opportunities like VBS to combine fun, discipleship, and outreach into one powerful experienceAsk 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:Opposite DayTie Dye EverythingMerry Mini GolfGolden Ticket TourCrazy Craft DayGrow With God ExperienceCrossway StationFamily FestVBSKMA Episode 008: Let’s Prep for VBS!
