Kids Ministry. Take a peek behind the scenes of what it takes to run a kids ministry. We try to share a little bit of what we've learned that works for us and some of our failures so you can avoid the same mistakes. This is a backstage pass to see the magic-or disaster-that happens behind the scenes of our kids ministry.
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Join host Mike Schubert as guests compete to solve children’s mysteries from Encyclopedia Brown, Scooby Doo, and more for charity! The winning contestant chooses the charity, and the prize pool is made up of the proceeds from the show’s Patreon account. Feel free to play along at home and put the pedal to the meddle! Season 4 releases on 2/1/23 and is produced by Mike Schubert and Sherry Guo.
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Find encouragement to live out your calling as an artist! Join host Rachel Caldwell as she invites you into conversations with fellow artists about life, faith, and the impact of the arts.
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Interviews with theatre's biggest stars! West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, sits down with West End performers and creatives for candid, in-depth discussions about their careers and latest projects.
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The first and only podcast dedicated to Westside Discs and Team Westside
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S9 Ep41: Gerardine Sacdalan, Juliet in And Juliet
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Gerardine Sacdalan is starring as Juliet in And Juliet. Following its triumphant West End run and ongoing Broadway engagement, And Juliet is touring the UK and Ireland for the first time. And Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Juliet’s new story bursts to life …
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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about using cliffhangers in Sunday school.By Gabe Baker
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S9 Ep40: Samuel Edwards, star of Anything Goes, Mrs Doubtfire, Ghost, Wicked & Xanadu
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Samuel Edwards is In The Frame! Most recently, Sam played Stuart in the original West End cast of Mrs Doubtfire (Shaftesbury Theatre) and starred as Billy Crocker in Kathleen Marshall’s revival of Anything Goes (Barbican Centre). After making his West End debut understudying Sam Wheat in Ghost The Musical, Sam covered Enjolras in Les Misérables, Ro…
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Today I'm joined by Steve Arter and we're talking about split personality in Sunday School. There’s a term used often in the church-world; we wear many hats. In some cursory research, this phrase comesfrom the mid-1900’s when professions were quite identifiable by their hats. I know that our church is not uniquein the fact that many of us in Sunday…
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S9 Ep39: Hannah Bristow, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof
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Hannah Bristow is playing Chava in the London revival of Fiddler on the Roof. Directed by Jordan Fein, the musical is running at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Fiddler on the Roof has book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Having trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Hannah's theatre credits include: As Y…
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Coming up! I'm joined by Steve and we're talking about split personality.By Gabe Baker
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Joseph & Sis. Angel Ladd from The Rock Church in Elk Grove, California. The Ladds came and helped out at our Children's Church during our annual Northwest Youth Conference. What an incredible couple. They dived in and helped with the set and jumped in full swing to Children's Church. I'm not sure if they got any sleep while…
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S9 Ep38: Posi Morakinyo, star of For Black Boys, Ain't Too Proud, Mandela & Tina
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Fresh from his run in For Black Boys, Posi Morakinyo is In The Frame! After training at Italia Conti, Posi made his professional debut in Madagascar The Musical (UK & International Tour). He went on to make his West End debut as Raymond and understudy Ike in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre) before playing Thembi Mandela in the premie…
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Coming Up!! I'm joined by Bro. & Sis. Ladd and we talk about something they call Xtreme Team!By Gabe Baker
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Brennen and we're talking about Sunday School Intuition. One definition of intuition is, “the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.” We all experience varying levels of intuition in different areas of our lives. In work for example, if you’ve been doing something for a long t…
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250th Episode: Zizi Strallen, Laurey in Oklahoma! & Marie Antoinette in Cake
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Olivier nominee Zizi Strallen is our special guest for the 250th episode of In The Frame! Zizi is starring as Laurey in the 80th anniversary concert production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, playing opposite Phil Dunster. The concert is directed and choreographed by Bill Deamer with the London Musical Theatre Orchestera playing the full 28…
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Coming Up! Brennen and I talk about developing an intuition in Sunday School.By Gabe Baker
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S9 Ep36: Collette Guitart, Alternate Lead in Why Am I So Single?
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Collette Guitart is an Alternate Lead in Why Am I So Single? Why Am I So Single? is a "big fancy" musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss who wrote Six The Musical. Following public workshop performances last year, Why Am I So Single? will premiere in the West End at the Garrick Theatre with previews from 27th August. As an alternate, Collette will pl…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about having that perfect position. Most of us probably have an idea of the “perfect job” or even a position within the company that we work for. I remember a friend of mine telling me about her 4-year-old son. They were at the store, and he was in the cart wearing one of those plastic firemen hats. …
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S9 Ep35: Aviva Tulley, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz
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Aviva Tulley is currently starring as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Aviva has been touring in The Wizard of Oz for the past seven months ahead of its upcoming West End run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. She has received rave reviews for her performance and blew everyone away with her rendition of 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' at The Big Night of Music…
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Coming Up! I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about having the perfect position.By Gabe Baker
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S9 Ep34: Mireia Mambo, Richie in A Chorus Line
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Mireia Mambo is playing Richie Walters in A Chorus Line. Following its run at Leicester Curve in 2021, Nikolai Foster's revival of A Chorus Line has returned for a tour and London run at Sadler's Wells. With iconic music by Marvin Hamlisch, this production is choreographed by Ellen Kane. Mireia is making theatrical history as the first woman to pla…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about getting it done! We are running out of time! I’m pretty young-depending on who you ask-but the older I get the more pressure I feel on accomplishing goals. By nature, I’m a planner. I like to get everything organized and have clear steps and objectives. While I do think this has served me well, …
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S9 Ep33: Josefina Gabrielle, Denise in The Baker's Wife
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Olivier nominee Josefina Gabrielle is playing Denise in the London revival of The Baker's Wife. Featuring the iconic song 'Meadowlark', The Baker's Wife is written by Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein. The show first ran in the West End in 1989 and is being revived at the Menier Chocolate Factory directed by Gordon Greenberg. Josefina received her …
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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about doing it now!By Gabe Baker
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Bryan Critcher and we're talking about using visuals to help kids relate to concepts. A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s what my dad used to tell me all the time. My dad taught me a lot about construction and he’s a great teacher. He would explain how to do something, but then when he “showed” me how it became extr…
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S9 Ep32: Jack Wolfe, Gabe in Next To Normal
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Olivier nominee Jack Wolfe is currently starring as Gabe in the UK premiere of Next To Normal. Following an acclaimed, sold-out run at the Donmar Warehouse, Michael Longhurst’s production has transferred to the West End for a limited run at the Wyndham’s Theatre. Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s musical premiered on Broadway in 2010, winning three Tony …
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about Stage Presence. There are some people who seem like they were born to be on stage while others struggle and fumble their words. In our Sunday school we use a stage in the theater sense quite a bit. We have a large, rotating volunteer staff which is really great for a lot of reasons, but one dis…
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S9 Ep31: Jamie Muscato, star of Moulin Rouge, Heathers, Carousel & Les Misérables
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Jamie Muscato is preparing to play three solo concerts at Cadogan Hall. Celebrating his career and favourite things, the first two shows sold out in minutes before a third was added. This weekend Jamie will star as Billy Bigelow in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel in Concert at the Royal Festival Hall with a 30-piece orchestra. Some of Jamie’s most…
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Today I'm running solo. Here's an audio version of an article I wrote for the WPF Together Magazine back in 2022. I've added some music and sound effects to hopefully enhance the narrative. The premise of today's podcast is that we are always making an impact, even though we might not see it manifested right away.…
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S9 Ep30: Lara Denning, Anne in And Juliet
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Lara Denning is currently starring as Anne in And Juliet. Following its triumphant West End run and ongoing Broadway engagement, And Juliet is touring the UK and Ireland for the first time. And Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Juliet’s new story bursts to lif…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles, and we're talking about what makes a Bible story interesting. In our Sunday school, we focus a lot on themes. We do Space Themes, Pirate Themes, Army Themes; all kinds of stuff. One time we were brainstorming on different theme ideas, and we started talking about popular stories like Narnia and Pilgrim’s Progress-bot…
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S9 Ep29: Carly Anderson, Polly in Crazy For You & Glinda in Wicked
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Carly Anderson most recently starred as Polly in Susan Stroman's revival of Crazy For You. The production opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre before transferring to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for an acclaimed West End run. Some of Carly's early theatre credits include The Sound of Music (UK Tour), South Pacific (Barbican Centre & National Tour…
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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about interesting Bible stories.By Gabe Baker
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Steve Arter and we're talking about the green grass on the other side of the fence. The old saying, “The grass is greener on the other side of the fence.” has been around a long time. I did some quick research, and it seems to be attributed to a Greek philosopher, but the Bible has examples as well. Have you ever seen a cow…
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S9 Ep28: Zachary James, Hades in Hadestown
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Zachary James is currently starring as Hades in the West End production of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre. Zachary James’ work in theatre and opera includes the original production of Akhnaten (English National Opera), Lurch in the original cast of The Addams Family (Broadway), Spain (Second Stage), The Perfect American (Teatro Real Madrid), Breaki…
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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Steve Arter.By Gabe Baker
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S9 Ep27: Jenna Innes, Veronica Sawyer in Heathers
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Jenna Innes is currently starring as Veronica Sawyer in Heathers! Heathers is back in the West End at @SohoPlace ahead of a tour. Jenna is reprising her performance as Veronica, having played the role in last year’s UK & Ireland tour. Having trained at the MTA, Jenna’s theatre credits include: Charlotte Donne in Animus (Bridewell Theatre), Young Mo…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about creating a scene on stage in Sunday school. In our Sunday school, we try our best to make every element awesome. We don’t always get it right, but that’s our goal. We do big sets with slides and custom playgrounds, we create cool themes, etc., but the way we get there is bite-size. We have been…
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S9 Ep26: Jordan Luke Gage, writer of Redcliffe
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As a special Pride Month treat, Jordan Luke Gage is back In The Frame to discuss his brand new musical Redcliffe! Over the past year Jordan has been busy writing his first musical. Based on the true events of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in Bristol during the 1750s, Redcliffe is a tale of forbidden love during the persecution people faced f…
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Coming Up!!! I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we talk about the creating a scene onstage.By Gabe Baker
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S9 Ep25: Melissa Jacques, star of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, I Should Be So Lucky & Mamma Mia!
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Having recently played Shelley in I Should Be So Lucky (UK & Ireland Tour), Melissa Jacques is currently preparing to perform a very special solo show, Songs My Father Told Me I Should Sing. Taking place at the Phoenix Arts Club on Monday 8th July, Melissa will share songs from some of the inspirational artists her dad introduced her to as a kid gr…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about the tipping point. Have you ever been asked to lead something, and you don’t feel qualified, or you don’t know if you’re even capable? Maybe someone calls you out as an “expert” at something and you’re like, “Hey wait a minute.”. Or, on the flip side have you ever felt like you kind of had some…
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S9 Ep24: Paul Taylor-Mills, Producer and Artistic Director of The Other Palace & Turbine Theatre
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Producer Paul Taylor-Mills is back In The Frame! Paul is the artistic director of The Other Palace and Turbine Theatre. He’s currently preparing to take four musicals to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival including Silence! The Musical, Come Dine With Me: The Musical and I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical in addition to My Son’s A Qu…
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Coming Up! I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about the tipping point-that point where you go from being a follower and learner to being a leader and providing resources.By Gabe Baker
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S9 Ep23: Carl Mullaney, Monsignor O'Hara in Sister Act & Albin in La Cage aux Folles
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Carl Mullaney is currently playing Monsignor O'Hara in the West End revival of Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the iconic movie, Sister Act is directed by Bill Buckhurst with choreography by Alistair David. This revival was first staged at the Eventim Apollo in 2022 ahead of launching a tour which continues to run alongside the West En…
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Episode 124: Hannah Anderson on Embracing Limitations and Depending on God in the Creative Process
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I am so excited to have the lovely Hannah Anderson back on the podcast for episode 124! Hannah joined us previously on episode 39 where she shared more about her professional dance journey and backstory. Hannah is currently the director of Earthen Image Movement, and she is currently producing a collaborative dance concert entitled “For the Beauty …
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Today I'm joined by Aneisha & Shaylee - back by popular demand!!! So much of what we think of as “cool” isn’t cool at all to kids. And sometimes the things we think of as messy or “unprofessional” are exactly what kids think of as cool. We promote professionalism in our Sunday school, but we need to remember what kids are thinking and what they’re …
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S9 Ep22: Marley Fenton, Danny Zuko in Grease
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Marley Fenton is currently starring as Danny Zuko in Grease. Directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, the musical is back on tour across the UK & Ireland following two West End runs. After graduating from ArtsEd last year, Marley made his professional and West End debuts understudying the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz (London …
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Coming up! I'm joined by Aneisha & Shaylee and things get a little crazy.By Gabe Baker
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about goals. Big goals are not accomplished overnight. If your goals can be completed in one week then your goals are not big enough. Sometimes we can look at everything that needs to be done and it can seem overwhelming. Our task list can seem daunting, and we don’t even know where to get started. We…
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S9 Ep21: Natalie Paris, Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman & original Jane Seymour in Six
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Olivier nominee Natalie Paris is currently starring as Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman The Musical. Following its hugely successful West End run, Pretty Woman is on its first UK & Ireland tour. The show is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell with music and lyrics by Bryan Adams. Natalie started her career as a child, playing Young Cosette in t…
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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we talk about Big goals in bite size pieces.By Gabe Baker
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S9 Ep20: Jaina Brock-Patel, Becky in Babies & Katherine Howard in Six
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Jaina Brock-Patel is currently reprising her performance as Becky in Babies The Musical for its fully staged run at The Other Palace. Jaina previously played the role in the musical's West End concert production at the Lyric Theatre. A new British coming-of-age musical, Babies has music and lyrics by Jack Godfrey and book by Martha Geelan. After tr…
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Today I'm joined by the Legendary Boggs Brothers!!! Bro. Aaron Boggs and Bro. Joey Boggs. We're talking about NOT having boring Sunday school. I read somewhere that the best way to start a story is as late as you possibly can without completely losing your audience. You want your audience to have to struggle just a little bit to play catch up. If y…
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