Best Cross Formed Kids Podcasts (2024)

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079 | What Bible Should I Get for My Kids? 20:41

8h ago20:41

20:41

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter discuss kids Bibles, and which ones they suggest for different ages. Resources: Lift the Flap Bible The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible The Big Picture Story Bible Jesus Storybook Bible Gospel Story Bible The Biggest Story Bible Storybook The Action Bible The Adventure Bible The Explorer Bible Connect With…

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078 | Forming Faith (Part 2) [with Matt Markins] 37:38

7d ago37:38

37:38

Description: In Part 2 of the Forming Faith series, Hunter and Sam speak with Awana Presiedent and CEO, Matt Markins, on the context of faith formation, its systems, and practical next steps. Resources: Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, p…

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077 | Forming Faith (Part 1) 27:34

18d ago27:34

27:34

Description: In this episode, Hunter interviews Sam Luce about his upcoming book and the comparison he makes between Mr. Rogers and Walt Disney's approaches to forming kids. Resources: Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@c…

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Jesus calls YOU friend! 4:50

22d ago4:50

4:50

Today's episode of the sunshine will discuss how Jesus calls a friend. We seen a song entitled what a friend we have in Jesus, but do we really have a friend because of Jesus is your friend you would invite him to be a part of every part of your life but some of us only invite on Sundays when we go to visit him. I pray that you may God bless you an…

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076 | Three Aspects of a Healthy Ministry 23:54

24d ago23:54

23:54

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter discuss the three aspects of a healthy ministry. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. UR…

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075 | Stations & Rotations: The Cheat Code for Kidmin 25:35

28d ago25:35

25:35

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss the benefits of the stations and rotations model, and how it can be implemented in any church, no matter the space or time constraints. Resources: Comparing Children's Ministry Models (Part 1) Comparing Children's Ministry Models (Part 2) Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for th…

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074 | Case Study: When to Quit 23:10

1M ago23:10

23:10

Description: In this episode, Ryan interviews Hunter on his recent decision to leave Awana and become a children's pastor at a local church. Resources: When To Leave (And When To Stay) Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cro…

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073 | When to Quit (And When to Stay) 23:06

1M ago23:06

23:06

Description: In this episode, Sam and Ryan discuss the challenge of deciding when to continue or leave a ministry position. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids…

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072 | Children's Ministry on a Small Budget 22:30

2M ago22:30

22:30

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter offer advice on running a children's ministry with a low (or non-existent) budget. Resources: Flying in the SKY of Context Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! G…

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071 | Flying in the SKY of Context 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

Description: In this episode, the guys help churches fly in the SKY of context by discussing what leaders need to consider to serve their community well. Resources: Working Genius Predictable Success Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brough…

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070 | Standing on the SHORE of Volunteer Retention 30:35

2M ago30:35

30:35

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter help you stand on the SHORE of retention by discussing what volunteers need to stick around for the long haul. Resources: How to LAND Volunteers Swimming in the WAATR of Delegation How to Effectively Train Children's Ministry Volunteers Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the sh…

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069 | Inconsistent Families 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss how one's perspective on the church and structure of ministry can aid in ministering to families who attend inconsistently. Resources: Developing a Children's Ministry Discipleship Strategy Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cro…

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Let's not be just another club! 4:25

3M ago4:25

4:25

Let's not continue to see people with our eyes but with our heart. I am so glad that God looks at our heart and not this wicked flesh that craves sin. May God bless you and keep you this day and remember to share a little sunshine!

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068 | Reaching New Families 37:36

3M ago37:36

37:36

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss different approaches to outreach and give examples of ways they've connected with new families in their ministries. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a …

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067 | All Things Camp 32:04

3M ago32:04

32:04

Description: In this episode, Sam and Ryan discuss all things camp. They share what to look for in a camp, pros and cons, and more. Resources Lifeway Summer Camps Lake Forest Ranch Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross F…

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Who left the gate open? 4:28

3M ago4:28

4:28

Today's episode of the sunshine would like to discuss how important it is to protect what goes in and comes out of you! Your Heart, your ears and your eyes should be guarded for God. May God bless you and keep you this day!

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066 | Developing a Children's Ministry Discipleship Strategy 30:05

3M ago30:05

30:05

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter provide a framework and tips for developing a discipleship strategy for your children's ministry. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to brin…

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065 | All Things VBS 31:48

3M ago31:48

31:48

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss planning and promoting VBS. They also discuss hushpuppies - the food... not the shoes. Resources Swimming in the WAATR of Delegation Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Fo…

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064 | All Things Midweek 24:06

4M ago24:06

24:06

Description: What is midweek, and is it effective? In this episode, Hunter and Sam discuss the pros and cons of midweek ministry and how a church can decide whether or not it's right for them. Resources: Children's Ministry in a New Reality Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com…

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Don't confirm your Hell Reservation! 5:04

4M ago5:04

5:04

Today's episode will discuss you NOT confirming your reservation for hell but instead confirm Heaven by choosing Jesus! May God bless you and keep you this day!

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The devil made his choice......now make yours!! 4:26

4M ago4:26

4:26

Today's episode of the sunshine will discuss not letting the devil's choice be your choice. The devil only wants to destroy you but Jesus died so that we might have life. I pray that you choose life! Be blessed!

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063 | All Things Preschool 23:24

4M ago23:24

23:24

Description: How do preschoolers learn? What's the best way to teach them? How should a preschool ministry be structured? In this episode, Hunter and Ryan get behind the mics to discuss all things preschool. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast i…

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Sorry, their are no substitutes for God's word 3:27

4M ago3:27

3:27

Today's episode will discuss choosing Jesus and not Jesus options. For Jesus is truly ONE of a kind! Be blessed

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062 | 10 Kidmin Leaders You Should Know [with Lori Buck] 30:43

4M ago30:43

30:43

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Lori Buck. She is the Global Kid’s Ministry Director at Redeemer Church in Utica, New York and oversees production and creative development of storytelling, skits, and large events. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or s…

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We want the gift but we need the GIVER! 4:07

4M ago4:07

4:07

Today's episode will discuss how often we overlook the giver of our blessings focused on the gifts. Let us make the giver our priority and not the gifts. Gifts will come and go but God is eternal. Be blessed!

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Let's See what God wants is to see! 6:11

4M ago6:11

6:11

Today's episode of the sunshine would like to discuss being able to see the things God wants us to see and to stop limiting God because we lack imagination. May God bless you and keep you this day!

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061 | 10 Kidmin Leaders You Should Know [with Courtney Wilson] 30:28

4M ago30:28

30:28

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Courtney Wilson. She is the KidsWorld Pastor for the St Charles/South Elgin Campus of Christ Community Church in St. Charles, IL. Courtney has been in children's ministry for over 20 years in churches of various sizes and is pass…

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Life Episode 3: Japanese "Wa" 42:25

4M ago42:25

42:25

Send a Fanmail text to this podcast. In Japanese "wa" means harmony and is a huge part of Japan and Japanese culture. After living in Japan for 4 years and recently visiting again I still soak in the "wa" and wish we could bring it more to the USA where I live now. In today's life episode we'll discuss "wa" and dive into culture in general. Having …

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Sour and sweet..... sorry, we ain't sour patch kids! 4:57

5M ago4:57

4:57

Today's episode of the sunshine will discuss how God is pleased with his children when we do things that pleases him. May God bless you and keep you this day!

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060 | 10 Kidmin Leaders You Should Know [with Josh Zello] 27:38

5M ago27:38

27:38

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Josh Zello. He is the Director of Family Ministry at Redemption City Church in Baltimore, Maryland, and the creator of PreschoolPastor.com. Josh's mission is to glorify Jesus by equipping ministry leaders for gospel-centered serv…

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The Cross 9:57

5M ago9:57

9:57

Today's message will be delivered by Pastor Carlos Silva of CCR Ministries of Houston. May God bless you and keep you this day!

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Girl Stuff 42:05

5M ago42:05

42:05

Send a Fanmail text to this podcast. Girls and women alike have a few extra things to consider when adding running into their lives. Some of these issues were a little challenging to discuss and I surprised myself as I reflected on some of the intense issues with body changes from girls to women, managing the annoying but very important menstral cy…

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Jesus is still the Reason 5:40

5M ago5:40

5:40

Don't let the lies get you confused. Jesus is still the reason just because it's called something else. May God bless you and keep you this day!

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You will have to pay the Piper! 4:15

5M ago4:15

4:15

Today's episode of the Sunshine will discuss not getting tired of doing what is right! Short cuts seem short but they only put you behind. May God bless you and keep you this day!

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059 | 10 Kidmin Leaders You Should Know [with Dale Hudson] 30:17

5M ago30:17

30:17

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Dale Hudson. He is the Children's Pastor at Abundant Life Church in Lee's Summit, Missouri and the founder of Building Children's Ministry. Dale has over 34 years of experience in family and children's ministry. Resources: Buildi…

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Making time for running (or anything else)… 32:36

5M ago32:36

32:36

Send a Fanmail text to this podcast. "I don't have time". I fear these words. This is one of the biggest reasons given when someone doesn't have regular exercise habits. To this I say...don't have time? Make time! The truth is, we all have the same 24 hours a day and our days either fill up with meaningless who knows what or we take control of our …

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Do you really want God's rest? 4:35

5M ago4:35

4:35

Today's episode of the sunshine will discuss what it is to really get and seek the rest that God wants for his people. I pray that God allows you to find it! Be blessed!

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God loves and watches over you! 4:34

5M ago4:34

4:34

Today's episode of the Sunshine will discuss how God loves and watches over us. It's not about if we are good enough, it's about the love that he has for us. Just know you are loves! Be blessed on this day and share a little Sunshine!

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058 | 10 Kidmin Leaders You Should Know [with Hanna Costello & Angela Aliff] 28:22

5M ago28:22

28:22

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Hanna Costello and Angela Aliff. They are the Kids directors at C3 Church Atlanta. They are passionate about partnering with parents and families to help form the faith of future generations, leading them to know and love the Lor…

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God has a plan for us, let's get ready! 5:56

5M ago5:56

5:56

Today's episode of the sunshine we'll discuss God's plan for our life. He revealed it in the Old Testament. He completed it in a New Testament and is ready for us to utilize today. If we would just pay attention may God bless you and keep you this day.

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Your secret sin, ain't so secret! 4:17

5M ago4:17

4:17

Today's episode would like to discuss the many blessings of Jesus and one is that his sacrifice not only saves us from sin but keeps us from looking like our sin. Let's continue to be thankful for his enduring mercy! May God continue to bless you and keep you!

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057 | 10 Kidmin Leaders You Should Know [with Zack Rickards] 30:55

5M ago30:55

30:55

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Zack Rickards. He is the lead Kids Pastor at Family Church in South Florida and is passionate about partnering with parents to help their children discover and pursue God’s design for their lives. Resources: The Plan, the Fall, a…

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Running Tourism 43:51

5M ago43:51

43:51

Send a Fanmail text to this podcast. Greetings from Japan! I've been traveling the last couple of weeks and want to share with you a way I've found to make the most of vacations - running of course. Running tourism is a great way to see the sights whether it be staycation mode or vacation mode. Come learn all about one of the most enjoyable forms o…

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God ain't looking at your words! 4:48

5M ago4:48

4:48

Today's episode of the sunshine wants to share with you the importance of what is in your heart versus what your words may say! Let's choose Jesus today!

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Zero Side Effects 4:56

5M ago4:56

4:56

Today's episode of the sunshine I pray will bless you and give you the truth of God's word. 1 Thess 5:1-6 NLT. May God bless you and keep you this day!

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056 | 10 Kidmin Leaders You Should Know [with Joe Mally] 28:57

5M ago28:57

28:57

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Joe Mally. He leads the kid's team at Kingsway Christian Church in Indiana and is the co-founder of Kidtivitybooks.com. Resources: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Kingsway Christian Church Kidtivitybooks.com Connect With Us! If…

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Let's work for God, Like we worked for sin! 4:26

6M ago4:26

4:26

Today's episode will discuss how we are willing to work hard for so many things but not willing to work as hard to please God! I pray that God will open your heart and mind to see that he will be with you all the way! May God bless you this day!

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What is S.A.D.? (Life Topic #2) 37:08

6M ago37:08

37:08

Send a Fanmail text to this podcast. S.A.D. is a really sad and appropriate acronym for Seasonal Affective Disorder. S.A.D. has a lot in common with and can turn into depression, but it also has some distinct differences. Hi, I'm Dawn, and I struggle with S.A.D. Join me today as we learn more about this mental health issue, things that help, when t…

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Be that Sacrifice 3:15

6M ago3:15

3:15

God knows you inside and out. He made you for a specific purpose. Don't let anyone but God lead you to that purpose. Be blessed!!

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Stop Preparing for the wrong things! 3:31

6M ago3:31

3:31

Today's episode will discuss how often we prepare for the wrong things. Let's start making Jesus a priority in our lives. May God bless you and keep you this day!

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