41 Best Children's Ministry Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

The Kids Ministry Calling Podcast is designed to inspire and equip kids ministry leaders in every season of their journey! Join us as we dive into heartfelt discussions, practical tips, and uplifting stories that remind you of the incredible calling God has placed on your life. Tune in to be reminded of your purpose, share in the joys and struggles of ministry, and find renewed strength in your calling. Together, we can remember to have joy in our calling!  more

The Child Discipleship Podcast is a conversation dedicated to anyone who cares about the future of the faith. Melanie Hester leads listeners through conversations happening within the world of children's ministry, with insights from thought leaders and front-line servants in the local church and throughout the child advocacy space. We believe this generation of kids can be the greatest generation of disciples this world has ever seen, but they need loving caring adults like you to help make that happen. New episodes drop every Thursday, listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts! more

Weekly session-by-session training for The Gospel Project for Preschool and Kids

The Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast is where you can hear from top leaders in children's ministry, student ministry and family ministry. You'll learn the principles and practices they use to lead families with the goal of helping you maximize the potential in your ministry. For more content and notes, head to nickblevins.com. more

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. more

Welcome to the Cross Formed Kidmin podcast. A weekly children's ministry podcast made for kidmin pastors, leaders, and volunteers.Every Tuesday your hosts Ryan, Hunter, and Sam, realease a brand new episode discussing key topics, answering questions, and sharing insights from our combined 60 years of experience with kid and family ministry.We know that leading a kids ministry in todays ever changing world can feel overwhelming , if not impossible! Busy schedules, disengaged families, and scattered priorities all seem to work together to block your ministry's success.Join us each week as we help you make the most of your ministry and join God in raising up the next generation of life long Christ followers.After all, building a fruitful kids ministry is always a miracle, but it's never an accident. more

Join Ryan Frank each week as he interviews some of the brightest minds in children's ministry on The KidzMatter Podcast. Gain valuable insights and inspiration for your own ministry journey. more

KMC Collective Podcast is a weekly conversation about children's ministry, kidmin leadership and growing a powerful ministry. The KMC Collective coaches are here to serve each week. more

The Ministry to Parents Podcast exists to help children's ministry and youth ministry leaders take the confusion out of ministering to parents. But the M2P podcast isn't just for ministry leaders; we aim to be the go-to podcast for parents, grandparents, guardians, volunteer leaders who serve alongside kids or teenagers, and anyone else who shares our passion for seeing families thrive! In each episode, the M2P team and our special guests will share tips, hacks, and some fresh ideas on topics like how to care for your own soul, how to build a solid plan for parent ministry, how to encourage parents through the parenting journey, or how to help parents lead their kids spiritually. Our promise to our listeners is that the time you spend listening to the M2P podcast will be rewarded with honest discussions, relevant topics, thought-provoking questions, practical insights, and entertaining conversations. For free resources, show notes, or to learn how you can go from wishing you could equip parents to having the means to make it happen, visit www.MinistryToParents.com . more

Join a global community of children's ministry leaders sharing real experiences, practical tools, and leadership insights. Brought to you by KidMin Collective, this podcast is designed to help you grow personally, lead confidently, and build ministries that make lasting impact in the lives of kids and families. more

Kids Ministry Circle is a community for kids ministry leaders to be encouraged and equipped to love and serve the local church. The hope of The Kids Ministry Circle Podcast is to spend time each week learning, growing, and laughing together as we work to share the Gospel with kids, volunteers, and families inside the local church. more

Hello and welcome to The Apostolic Children's Network Podcast — a podcast dedicated to all things KidsMin! We're here to share our successes, our struggles, and everything in between. Join us for tips, tricks, and a few laughs as we navigate the exciting, unpredictable world of children's ministry together!  more

The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we will equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday! more

The Child in Our Midst is more than just another parenting podcast. It's for parents & ministry leaders who want to help their children feel loved and valued by God, going beyond rules & regulations and seeing their children with more kindness and empathy. Join co-hosts Lindsey & Ahyuwani on a warm and relatable journey as they explore faith through the eyes of children. Each episode features expert guests, insightful conversations, and genuine contributions from real kids.  more

KidMin University is hosted by Pastor Tyler Hodge to educate, inspire, and challenge Children's Ministers so we can most effectively reach the children of our communities and world! The podcast is geared toward all aspects of children's ministry, including leadership, teachers, aides, bus workers, pastors, and even parents. Our goal is to provide Apostolic resources and inspiration to churches that want to grow their children's ministries as well as their impact on the families within their communities! Thank you so much for checking out the podcast! more

Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids and student ministries. more

The Kidmin Huddle is your go-to weekly resource for children's ministry leaders who want to disciple kids with biblical depth, practical wisdom, and intentional creativity. Hosted by veteran ministry leader and RenewaNation's Church & Family Ministry Coordinator Amber Pike, each episode equips you with tools for teaching Scripture, engaging families, planning events, and growing in your leadership role. Whether you're building a safe and Christ-centered environment, preparing for VBS, or helping parents disciple their kids at home, The Kidmin Huddle gives you faith-driven strategies grounded in experience. Subscribe now and join a growing community of leaders transforming the next generation—one Bible lesson at a time. more

A weekly audio training podcast hosted by Lifeway's Hyfi Preschool and Kids team to help you lead relational sessions in your Kids Ministry. more

Join the Youthworks Ministry Support Team as they discuss how to have an effective youth and children's ministry in every church in conversation with local ministry workers as well as national and international voices.Get in touch - ****@youthworks.netwww.youthworks.net more

The ETCH NextGen Podcast is your go-to resource for inspiration, practical advice, and spiritual encouragement tailored specifically for those leading the next generation. Whether you're a pastor, youth leader, Children's Ministry director, or a volunteer passionately investing in young lives, this podcast is designed to equip and empower you for impactful ministry to kids, students, and families. Each episode features insightful conversations with seasoned leaders, experts, and influencers who share their wisdom on relevant topics. Join us as we explore how to navigate the enormous needs of Gen Z and Alpha, and the unique challenges and opportunities of next-generation ministry leaders.  more

Where practical parenting meets practiced theology for families and ministries discipling kids for Christ. 

The Developing Leaders, Discipling Kids Podcast shares practical ideas, leadership insights, and discipleship strategies to help children's ministry leaders and families influence the next generation for Christ. more

Silly and Tucker'd Beyond Repair is a podcast for kids ministry leaders, evangelists, and anyone who's ever survived a church van, a VBS snack rotation, or a kid with a microphone. Children's evangelists Ethan Tucker and Steve Hicks share hilarious travel stories, bad jokes, magic moments, and real ministry encouragement from the road. It's part comedy, part kids ministry shop talk, and part reminder that God can use the silly to do something sacred. more

Kid Challenge: to inspire and challenge you to be a leader in Children's Ministry. Take your ministry to another level. more

Lots of info about Sunday School, bus ministry & more from Apostolics!

Better Children's Ministry is a weekly podcast from Every Generation Ministries for anyone who wants to see children in their church transformed by the love of Jesus.facebook.com/EveryGenerationMinistriesinstagram.com/EveryGenerationMinistriestwitter.com/egmworld more

Welcome to the KidMin podcast with Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia where we talk about everything kid min...and pull back the curtain on some of the surprises and challenges in children's ministry that nobody prepares you for! more

Sunday School Junkie is the podcast for anyone addicted to reaching kids for the Kingdom! Whether you're a new volunteer or a seasoned teacher, you'll find tips, tricks, and inspiration from the best in Apostolic children's ministry. Join us as we talk shop, share resources, and celebrate the incredible opportunity to shape young lives for Jesus! more

Formerly known as 'Kidmin Talk' - The Karl Bastian Podcast is the podcast of Pastor Karl Bastian, aka the 'Kidologist,' creator of Kidology.org, KarlBastian.club and PastorKarl.com for kids. Karl is a full time children's pastor in Colorado. He founded Kidology in 1994 pioneering the Internet for children's ministry before Google, YouTube and Yahoo even existed. Visit Kidology.org for thousands of helpful resources, curriculum, recruiting tools, training and much more. Questions, comments, feedback or sponsorship inquiries can be sent to ****@kidology.org. NOTE: There is an older 'Kidmin Talk' from 2008 that goes through episode 141 that Apple refuses to delete due to obsolete tools - THIS is the one you need to be subscribed to. Thanks for your support. more

**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. more

Join Stephanie Chase and Stephanie Rogers, leaders of the Champion Forest Kids Ministry team, as they equip and inspire Kids Ministry leaders and volunteers to point kids to Jesus more effectively. Each episode is packed with practical tips, real-life experiences, and strategies to help you level up your impact in the lives of children. more

Join me, Sam Beam, A Preteen - Turned Elementary pastor as we discuss what it looks like to navigate the world of Children's ministry from Preteens, Elementary, leadership, and more.  more

Weekly updates and training helps for use with the Explore the Bible Kids Curriculum.

The Kidmin Podcast is for children's and family ministry leaders who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and health—without feeling overwhelmed. Each episode delivers practical ideas, honest conversations, and real-world strategies to help you build strong volunteer teams, create meaningful environments for kids, partner well with parents, and lead ministry that actually lasts.Hosted by Kenny Conley, the Kidmin Podcast blends experience, encouragement, and actionable insight—whether you're leading a large team, a small ministry, or doing everything yourself. Expect episodes that are thoughtful, useful, and grounded in what's actually happening in churches today.If you're passionate about helping kids know Jesus and want to lead your ministry well, this podcast is for you. more

Hello 👋, we share ideas, tips, and resources to help your Children's Ministry thrive!

You ask the questions, and we help you find the answers. Kids Ministry Answers is hosted by Dr. Linda Moon and Jason Sivewright from Stuff You Can Use! Every episode features a question about kids ministry submitted by ministry leaders, kids pastors, and volunteers! Got a question about leading your kids ministry or training volunteers? Visit kma.show to send it in — your question might be featured in an upcoming episode! more

Bite-sized wisdom for big-hearted children's ministry leaders.Welcome to KidMin Bytes — where we pack practical, faith-fueled insights into every episode to help you lead, grow, and thrive in children's ministry. Whether you're a seasoned kids pastor, a first-time volunteer, or somewhere in between, this podcast delivers the encouragement, strategies, and real talk you need to show up powerfully for the kids in your church.Each episode is short enough for your commute but packed with enough value to transform your Sunday. We're talking curriculum ideas, volunteer culture, family engagement, creative programming, and the behind-the-scenes reality of doing ministry with little people who ask the biggest questions.Because every kid deserves a leader who's equipped, inspired, and ready — and that leader is you.🎧 New episodes drop weekly. Follow us on Instagram @kidminbytes for extra resources, community, and all the Kidmin content in between. more

Are you a kids pastor or a parent? This podcast is about the leading of kids in your church and in your home. Kids are hard work, and I wanna give you the tools to be successful.You can learn more and support what I do at RonGaleMinistries.com. more

Teaching in kids' ministry isn't what I thought it would be.   Some days, I feel like I've got it all together; the kids are behaving, everyone is having fun,  they're really understanding the lesson, and a minimal amount of snack food has been scattered on the floor. Other days, I'm convinced that the kids had a secret meeting before class to plan destruction (seriously, can chaos be planned?) Kids who are normally sweet-tempered have an attitude, someone decides to use their scissors to cut up their marker bag, the craft is a flop, the lesson doesn't connect to anyone, and surprise… there's a few dozen Oreos flattened and smeared all over the floor! She Teaches Sunday is for those of us who are not only trying to make it through class without losing our minds, but also striving to be better, and to reach these kids — and hoping against all hope that at least one kid remembers the lesson next week. I've been teaching Sunday school classes since around 2010, so most of my experience is there, but I've also had the opportunity to help out in kids' church since 2011, and I have been heavily involved in Vacation Bible School since 2013, so I can say without reservation that kids' ministry is my passion. I love it all, but I found out quickly to collect survival tips wherever you can. I've learned a lot, and I continue to learn, and I want to share what I've learned to help anyone else who could benefit from it. So pull up a chair, grab some tea (or coffee if a cup of tea isn't your cup of tea), and let's talk Sunday School (or maybe kids' church, or maybe VBS…)www.churchstationcargo.com#UPCI #Apostolic more

Ministry is beautiful and brutal.It's sacred work, but it can also be lonely, exhausting, and messy. This podcast is for those still showing up, the pastors, volunteers, and leaders who believe the work is worth it, even when it's hard.Through honest conversations and real stories, we'll explore leadership, culture, and the ways God meets us in the middle of it all. Because ministry isn't just about what we do, it's about who we're becoming while we do it.Keep going. You're not alone. more

Exploring Healthy, Holistic and Reflective Children's and Youth Ministry - brought to you by Wonderful Me! and The Resource wonderfulmelisa.substack.com more