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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. All of Karl's info is available at KarlBastian.info 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 karl@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.
Karl Bastian hosts Karl Bastian's Podcast (Formerly Kidmin Talk), a religion show with 159 episodes published.
Why do we love the Epic Stories in books and films? Because deep down, we long to go on a quest - with a band of friends, secret map or guide in hand, learn from a wise old mentor and battle an enemy that seems overwhelm
Karl Bastian Podcast #226 – Don't Teach Empty Handed! In this EGGciting episode, Karl gives a glimpse into his massive object lesson collection, tells about the EGGbert lesson he did the day before, and challenges to mak
VIDEO VERSION ON YOUTUBE What if the biggest barrier to reaching kids… is that we’re not speaking their language? In Episode 225, Be More Like Kids!, Karl shares a powerful perspective shift: children’s ministry is cross
Ministry leaders are passionate people—but sometimes that passion pushes us into habits that quietly drain our joy, energy, and effectiveness. In this episode, Karl shares three things children’s ministry leaders need to
What if one of the most valuable habits a leader could develop is simply becoming a collector of wisdom? In this episode, Karl welcomes longtime friend and ministry partner Barney Kinard for a fun and meaningful conversa
Karl Bastian Podcast #222 – Making Sunday the BEST DAY of a Kid's Week (with Micah Gilbert) What does it really take to make Sunday the BEST day of a kid’s week? In this episode, Karl sits down with longtime ministry par
Kids want fun. That’s obvious. But what they need is love. In this episode, Karl unpacks Kidology Theorem #02 and challenges children’s ministry leaders to deliver fun with purpose—and love without condition. Why is laug
In this episode, Karl unpacks Kidology Theorem #1: It’s About the Gospel. Using a Child Evangelism Fellowship brochure from the early 1970s as a springboard, he walks through the powerful description of the calling and c
What does success in children’s ministry actually look like? Packed rooms? Growing numbers? Social media applause? In this final episode of the 12-part Kidmin Covenant series, we land on Commitment #12: measuring success
In this reflective and encouraging episode of Kidmin Talk, Karl unpacks Kidmin Covenant #11: Rest Is Best—a countercultural reminder that rest is not a reward for finishing ministry work, but a requirement for sustaining
In this episode of Kidmin Talk, Karl dives into Kidmin Covenant #10: I will pass on any praise I receive to those who helped, inspired, guided, or assisted—and ultimately to Jesus With transparency, scripture, and heart,
In this energetic and scripture-packed episode of Kidmin Talk, Karl dives into Kidmin Covenant #9: Do It All for the Lord —a joyful reminder from Colossians 3:23 that everything we do in ministry, whether seen or unseen,
Kidmin Talk #215 - UNOFFENDABLE! In this heart-stretching episode of Kidmin Talk , Karl unpacks Kidmin Covenant #8: Be Unoffendable —a reminder that ministry is full of opportunities to take offense, but true spiritual m
In this episode of Kidmin Talk, Karl dives into Kidmin Covenant #7: A Commitment to Character—a timely reminder that who you are behind the scenes matters just as much as what you do in front of a room full of kids. With
In this episode of Kidmin Talk, Karl explores Kidmin Covenant #6: Character Counts, a convicting call for ministry leaders to lead with integrity, humility, and emotional maturity. Anchored in James 1:19—“Be quick to lis
In this scripture-centered and passion-fueled episode, Pastor Karl unpacks Kidmin Covenant #5: Use the Bible —a timely challenge for every children’s ministry leader to keep God’s Word front and center in everything they
In this scripture-packed and heart-led episode, Karl dives into Kidmin Covenant #4: A Relational Priority—a powerful reminder that in the whirlwind of ministry, people must always come before programs. Drawing from years
In Kidmin Talk #210, Karl unpacks Kidmin Covenant #3: A God-Focused Direction, encouraging leaders to begin each day with spiritual alignment—inviting God to lead their steps, not just bless their to-do lists (Proverbs 1
Kidmin Talk #209: Kidmin Covenant #2 - Wake, Read, Lead – Starting with The Book In Part 2 of the Kidmin Covenant series, Pastor Karl unpacks the vital role of God’s Word as the foundation of a healthy children’s ministr
Kidmin Talk #208: Kidmin Covenant #1 – Prayer Welcome to a brand-new series on The Kidmin Covenant — the essential commitments for a ministry that pleases God and lasts the test of time. In this first episode, Pastor Kar
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