Karl Bastian's Kidmin Talk
Kidmin Talk is the podcast of Pastor Karl Bastian, aka the "Kidologist," creator of Kidology.org. Karl is a full time children's pastor in Denver, 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 [email protected].
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.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 143
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
Kidmin Talk #191 - You're Doing Great! And Karl's New Book
Kidmin Talk #191You're Doing Great! And Karl's New Book
DESCRIPTION:
You probably don't hear it enough, so Pastor Karl wants you to know - you're doing a GREAT JOB! After providing a humorous update on…
Kidmin Talk #190 - Inspiring Kids to Love Their Bibles
Kidmin Talk #190 Inspiring Kids to Love Their Bibles
DESCRIPTION:Coming off of his annual Bible Ninja Warriors Sunday, Pastor Karl is excited to share why he is so passionate about inspiring kids…
Kidmin Talk #189 - Being a Commanding Emcee
Whether you are preaching, teaching, leading kids church or presenting a workshop - you want to command the attention of your audience. Not demand it, command it. In this practical podcast, focused m…
Kidmin Talk #188 - A Discipleship Focused Ministry
KidminTalk #188 - A Discipleship Focused Ministry
Pastor Karl answers the question, "How do we disciple children when we only have one day a week at church?" It's a great question! He presents a full …
Kidmin Talk #187 - Taming the Email Monster!
Kidmin Talk #187 - Taming the Email Monster
DESCRIPTION: How would you like ALL of your email to DISAPPEAR by the end of this podcast? POOF! It’s gone! In this podcast, Pastor Karl shares super practi…
Kidmin Talk #186 - Getting a JUMP on the New Year!
Kidmin Talk #186 - Getting a JUMP on the New Year!
DESCRIPTION: It's a NEW YEAR. Are New Year's Resolutions a waste of time? Karl says a resounding no! Don't over-complicate your goals - if "smart" go…
Kidmin Talk #185 - What REAL Ministry Success Looks Like
Kidmin Talk #185- What REAL Ministry Success Looks Like
In a very vulnerable live keynote presentation a few years ago, Pastor Karl talks about what real ministry success looks like. He explains why h…
Kidmin Talk #184 - Unleashing Your Creativity! (YES! You ARE Creative!)
Kidmin Talk #184 - Unleashing Your Creativity (YES! You ARE Creative!)
DESCRIPTION: You ARE Creative! So says Pastor Karl, the Kidologist who gives away some of this "Top Secret" Creativity "Triggers"…
Kidmin Talk #183 - Getting Parents to do Your Bidding
Kidmin Talk #183 Getting Parents to do Your Bidding
On the podcast today, Pastor Karl answers several questions from listeners about Family and Parent Ministry by addressing how to really C.A.R.E. for…
Kidmin Talk #182 - Scope and Seekwhat? Engaging Older Boys and More!
KIDMIN TALK #182 - Scope and Seekwhat? Those Older Boys and More!
On today's pod Pastor Karl takes questions from students at Kidmin Academy ranging from how to teach a wide age range, to engaging tho…
Kidmin Talk #181 - The Extra Mile
Kidmin Talk is BACK!
I broke my podcast! LOL
#1 Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts! Look for the new LOGO (blue background) and ignore the old one with the picture of me. (The one that only goes throu…
Kidmin Talk #180 - Implementing Change QUICKLY!
KIDMIN TALK #180
It’s 2023 and Pastor Karl is BACK! It’s been awhile, but he’s back with ministry exciting and PRACTICAL ministry updates, tips for helpful TOOLS on Kidology.org that will make your jo…
Kidmin Talk #179 - A Kidmin Checkup
KIDMIN TALK #179
A Kidmin Checkup!
Part A in the NEW ABC's of Kidology Series
A = ASSESSMENT
Pastor Karl guides leaders through a very real and practical grid for assessing their ministry health in this …
Kidmin Talk #178 - Kidmin on MISSION
KIDMIN TALK 178 - Kidmin on MISSION
Rise above the weekly to-do's and lead a ministry that is focused on the MISSION of Children's Ministry. Yes, you've got to get stuff done, but when you have a clea…
Kidmin Talk #177 - Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
In this very personal, honest and direct podcast, Pastor Karl addresses one of the questions he is asked most often via email and in person, “How do know when it is time to leave a ministry?” Karl gi…
Kidmin Talk #176 - Raising Kids Who Can STAND STRONG
KIDMIN TALK #176 Raising Kids Who Can Stand Strong
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Parents and Kids Ministry Leaders know that raising kids today is MORE than chall…
Kidmin Talk #175 - Leading and GROWING a SMALL Kids Ministry
Leading and GROWING a SMALL Kids Ministry
After a touching and inspiring tribute to his Mom, the original “Kidologist” Pastor Karl talks about how to lead and grow a small kids ministry. Whether you h…
Kidmin Talk #174 - Kidology 101: Secrets of Effective Kid Communicators
Kidology 101 - Secrets of Effective Kid Communicators
For this SPECIAL EPISODE Karl offers up a fun LIVE presentation you will thoroughly enjoy! From funny stories to learning how to properly shoot a …
Kidmin Talk #173 - Unintended Devastating Consequences of Adult Ministry Trends to Kidmin
Pastor Karl opens a big Can of Worms on this podcast with a topic he has discussed privately and in seminary classrooms but never publicly until now. What adult ministry trends have had a negative im…
Kidmin Talk #172 Easter! Family Discipleship! Plus the Police Close in on Karl?
The police surround Karl as he preps for a kidmin event? EGGciting Easter results! Family discipleship wraps up - great kidmin books, collecting kidmin wisdom and more!
Show Notes:
Judging Books by th…