Check out these podcasts for encouragement, ideas, and healthy conversation.
Like books, podcasts are a great way to learn and grow as leaders. And even better, most are on-demand, free, multitasking-friendly, portable, and filled with community aspects! Here are some of the top kidmin and ministry podcasts to encourage and support you in the Church.
And while this isn’t an exhaustive list, we believe you’ll like the encouragement, ideas, and healthy conversation for kidmin and ministry in general that these podcasts offer.
8 KidMin and Ministry Podcasts You Need to Know About
The INCM Podcast
Updated seasonally, the INCM Podcast focuses on different topics to help you as a children’s ministry leader. In spring of 2025, they will be partnering with our team at David C Cook to discuss spiritual formation and children’s ministry.
Host: The INCM Team
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The KidzMatter Podcast
On their website, the KidzMatter team invites you to join Ryan Frank each week as he interviews respected children’s ministry leaders. This podcast was created to help you gain valuable insights and inspiration for your ministry journey.
Host: Ryan Frank
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Stained Glass Kids Podcast
New in 2024, artist, songwriter, and author Yancy launched a podcast for those who grew up as pastors’ kids. Yancy says, “Through raw, redeemed, broken, and honest interviews, we bring light to the darkest parts of our stories as PK’s and ministry kids.”
If you grew up as a PK, this one will encourage your heart greatly.
Host: Yancy Wideman Richmond
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Raised to Stay Podcast
Natalie Runion has a heart for the church and a passion for raising disciples who stay.
She created this community, including the podcast, to encourage those who love the church, even after they’ve been hurt or wounded. It’s her desire to continue loving Jesus and His Bride, and to encourage others to do the same.
This podcast is for those who have stayed, and those who have wandered. Raised to Stay is a call back to Jesus.
Host: Natalie Runion
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The Vault Children’s Ministry Podcast
The Vault Podcast features the Hillsong Kids team talking kidmin from Sydney Australia. All about children’s ministry, this podcast makes you feel like you are part of a team.
Host: Hillsong Kids
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The Kidmin Huddle
As a children’s minster for over 17 years, Amber shares that kidmin is her life. Her website and podcast are created to encourage and equip children’s ministry leaders. With more than 90 episodes, you can search and find exactly what you’re looking for.
Host: Amber Pike
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Kids Ministry Collective Podcast
This weekly podcast features interviews with children’s ministry leaders. The Kids Ministry Collective team also shares reviews and ideas about resources to help leaders grow along with their ministries.
Host: Kids Ministry Collective
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Child Discipleship Podcast
This podcast is focused on helping you help kids form lasting faith in Jesus. With new episodes weekly, this podcast gives insights and offers solutions for ministry and families.
Host: Awana
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Also Check Out Ministry Spark Webinars!
Created for ministry leaders, we host 8-10 webinars a year. The topics range from leadership encouragement to empowering your volunteers to choosing a curriculum. In these free webinars, you can hear from ministry leaders just like you.
Join us soon or watch a replay at MinistrySpark.com/webinars/.
