New episodes coming in August The Simple Kids Ministry Podcast is your go-to for simple, practical solutions for kids ministry leaders. We sit down with experts in the kids ministry space to share helpful, actionable insights you can use right away.
Simple Kids Ministry
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**New episodes coming in August** The Simple Kids Ministry Podcast is your go-to for simple, practical solutions for kids ministry leaders. We sit down with experts in the kids ministry space to share helpful, actionable insights you can use right away.
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
Katie Cummins: Social Media, AI, and Camp vs. VBS
<p>What if your social media, your curriculum prep, and even your summer programming strategy could all work smarter — not harder? </p><p>In this conversation, Katie Cummins, NextGen Director at Church of Hope in Ocala, Florida, pulls back the curtain on how she approaches three areas every kids ministry leader navigates: social media, AI, and summer programming. Katie shares how she uses her ministry's social platforms to equip and inspire parents rather than just push announcements, and why AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT have become a genuine part of her weekly workflow — from content calendars to curriculum prep. </p><p>She also makes a compelling case for why her church ditched VBS in favor of overnight camp, and what it looks like when that investment pays off with real discipleship moments. </p><p><strong>QUICK LINKS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://simplekidsministry.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Simple Kids Ministry</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yl692c0p218t9ty6mh9u1/Sunday-Shot-List.pdf?rlkey=hsbycmkh44tr7tc7rqtp9xdvd&st=ed8jtgvw&dl=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sunday Shot List</a></p><p><strong>Top Kids Ministries to Follow on Social:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopeinocalakids/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Hope in Ocala Kids</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rivervalley_kids/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">River Valley Kids</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/highlandskids/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Highlands Kids</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegrovecckids/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Grove Kids</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tbcokids/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TBCO Kids</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/weareradiantkids/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Radiant Kids</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zionsckids/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Zion Kids</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eleven22kids/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Eleven22 Kids</a></p>
June 23, 2026
Jana Magruder: What the Research Says About Kids and Faith
<p>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 local church, and how it shapes everything her team builds.</p><p>Jeremy and Jana dig into the origin stories behind The Gospel Project, Explore the Bible, and LifeWay's newest curriculum Hi-Fi — including the three-year research process that shaped it and why belonging and identity are at its core. Jana also breaks down LifeWay's "Big Picture Questions," a catechism hiding in plain sight, and why theological grounding for kids matters more than ever.</p><p><strong>QUICK LINKS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/flip-the-script-P005842461" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Flip the Script </a></p><p><a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/nothing-less-P005799608" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Nothing Less</a></p><p><a href="https://myhyfi.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Hi-Fi curriculum</a></p><p><a href="https://explorethebible.lifeway.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Explore the Bible curriculum</a></p><p><a href="https://gospelproject.lifeway.com/kids/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Gospel Project curriculum</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/special-emphasis/levels-of-biblical-learning" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Levels of Biblical Literacy</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/special-emphasis/big-picture-questions-and-answers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">"Big Picture Questions" resource</a></p><p>Instagram: @janamag</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kids-ministry-calling-with-jana-magruder/id1026997147" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Podcast: Kids Ministry Calling</a></p>
June 16, 2026
Amy Fenton: Building a VBS From Scratch
<p>In this conversation, Amy pulls back the curtain on how one of the most popular VBS experiences gets made, from the messy, prayerful brainstorming process all the way to final execution. She shares what most churches get wrong about their VBS budget (hint: it's not the stage), where leaders consistently underspend their energy, and how her thinking has shifted over the years on whether VBS is really an outreach event or a discipleship opportunity.</p><p>Amy also breaks the news on Orange's most unexpected collaboration yet: a full VBS partnership with Dude Perfect for 2027. She takes us inside how the deal came together, what it actually looks like in the curriculum, and why she thinks it has the potential to bring record numbers through church doors this summer.</p><p>Plus, Jeremy and Amy close the conversation with something a little more personal — what it looks like to raise kids in the middle of full-time ministry, and the grace it takes to do both well.</p><p><strong>QUICK LINKS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/HOW-VBS-Pull-Your-Next/dp/B0GPMP9ZHQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EZOVTLWHVTNT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wnBeXM5Z-KgwWnCy5RBZZA.yWIX4JyHzW6TFL7xleAjE2OJhEXGNh-d2TOI_Zx3sDM&dib_tag=se&keywords=how+to+vbs+jeremy+oneill&qid=1781582151&sprefix=how+to+vbs%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">HOW TO VBS Book</a></p><p><a href="https://simplekidsministry.com/certification" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">KIDMIN U</a></p>
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