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 #151 - The EPIC Story of YOUR Life!
Pastor Karl ushers in a New Year with a very unique and challenging message that help you anticipate an amazing Adventure as you enter into this new year.
Kidmin Talk #150 - A Kidmin Christmas Carol: The Ghost of Kidmin Future
A Kidmin Christmas Carol - this is PART THREE of a three-part series. What if you were visited by three ghosts, the Ghost of Kidmin Past, Present and Future? What would they show you? What would you …
Kidmin Talk #149 - A Kidmin Christmas Carol: The Ghost of Kidmin Present
A Kidmin Christmas Carol - this is PART TWO of a three-part series. What if you were visited by three ghosts, the Ghost of Kidmin Past, Present and Future? What would they show you? What would you le…
Kidmin Talk #148 - A Kidmin Christmas Carol: The Ghost of Kidmin Past
What if you were visited by three ghosts, the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present and Future? What would they show you? What would you learn? How would you change?
In this episode you'll be visited by T…
Kidmin Talk #147 - 10 Secrets of Great Kid Communicators: Part THREE
In this third and final episode of a three-part series, Pastor Karl completes his list of 10 SECRETS of Great Kid Communicators. Talking at kids doesn't make you a teacher - you aren't teaching if th…
Kidmin Talk #146 - 10 Secrets of Great Kid Communicators - Part TWO
In this second of a three-part series, Pastor Karl continues his list of 10 SECRETS of Great Kid Communicators. Talking at kids doesn't make you a teacher - you aren't teaching if they aren't learnin…
Kidmin Talk #145 - 10 Secrets of Great Kid Communicators - Part ONE
In this first of a three-part series, Pastor Karl starts his list of 10 SECRETS of Great Kid Communicators. Talking at kids doesn't make you a teacher - you aren't teaching if they aren't learning. L…
Kidmin Talk #144 - When the Leadership Above You is Hindering Ministry
Far too often, children's ministry leaders find the biggest obstacle to their success is the leadership above them. Common complaints are lack of support, lack of funding, lack of interest, and lack …
Kidmin Talk #143 - 10 Life Lessons
Pastor Karl shared 10 Life Lessons as he reflects on his birthday.
Kidmin Talk #142 - Get Up! Get Away! Get Alone!
Pastor Karl got to go to "Big Church" and preach! It was a challenge on how to DETOX and tune out the chaos and noise of our culture and tune in to God. A timely message for a season when we need to …
Kidmin Talk #141 - The Blessings of COVID?
Could COVID be the BEST thing that ever happened to your children's ministry? It all depends on your attitude! Jesus promised us that in this world we would face tribulation - but He also promised th…
Kidmin Talk #140 - Essential Characteristics for Success
Ministry is hard. Especially these days. What are the characteristics a leader must possess to survive over the long haul? How do you avoid burn out? What will keep you going when the going gets toug…
Kidmin Talk #139 - Rethinking How You Measure Success
If you are feeling discouraged by declining engagement online, weary of the shutdown even as you are excited about reopening, you could be measuring success wrong. Pastor Karl has an encouraging mess…
Kidmin Talk #138 - A Chance to Start Over!
Don't focus on re-opening! Focus instead on STARTING OVER. Pastor Karl, founder of Kidology.org lays out a challenge as we transition from closed churches to re-opening.
Kidmin Talk #137 - Making Kids Feel Loved
Pastor Karl talks about the reopening of churches, training volunteers, and 7 ways to make kids feel loved.
Kidmin Talk #136 - Types of Puppets
In this new era of filming, many are getting into puppetry. In this video from his Master Class, Pastor Karl shows the types of puppets you can use.
Kidmin Talk #135 - After COVID-19 - The Path Forward
Pastor Karl, founder of Kidology.org, answers questions about what's next for kidmin with COVID-19?
Kidmin Talk #134 - A Mission of Hope for Families
Pastor Karl Bastian interviews Jeff McCullough, a "Musicianary" who has created an incredible interactive Scripture Music Tool to get families movin' and groovin' to Scripture while cooped up inside!
Kidmin Talk #133 - How to ZOOM with Your Kids!
With churches not meeting in person right now, Pastor Karl Bastian and Craig Wilson discuss the Who, Where, When, What, Why and HOW to host Zoom Events with your kids.
Kidmin Talk #132 - Special Edition: What Our Church is Doing During the Virus Crisis
Pastor Karl Bastian, Children's Pastor at Highpoint Church in Aurora, Colorado, and founder of Kidology.org, shares what his church is doing to continue to minister in the midst of a time when church…