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 #131 - Relational Ministry in a Digital World
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis hitting America and even preventing churches from meeting, Pastor Karl provides practical tips and reminders on how we can truly minister to people even when we ca…
Kidmin Talk #130 - The Quest for Quality Questions
The best teachers are those who know how to use questions effectively. On this episode Pastor Karl reveals the 3 types of questions, which are used the most and shouldn't be, which are used the least…
Kidmin Talk #129 - Tips on Leading Games
Pastor Karl shares ideas on leading games while introducing a brand new resource on Kidology, called "88 Games with 8 Objects."
Kidmin Talk #128 - What I Learned from Being a Youth Pastor for 6 Months
The Best of Both Worlds. The fun of kids ministry, the depth of adult ministry - you get both ministering to youth. Pastor Karl stepped up to lead the student ministry for six months between youth pa…
Kidmin Talk #127 - Secret to Effective Event Planning
Easter is coming! How do you plan effective outreach events? Pastor Karl Bastian shares insights from his EGGstravaganza Easter event at his church, and reveals his new book, A Bright Idea.
Kidmin Talk #126 - Recruiting During Challenging Times
Stanley Mearse joins Karl Bastian again to talk recruiting volunteers when it seems impossible. How do you add more workers when the ministry is in crisis?
Kidmin Talk #125 - Family Ministry and More!
CPC review, Family Ministry Workshop Summary, Kids Follow Up Tool and more!
Kidmin Talk #124 - Kidology Master Classes
Kidminism - We never grow alone or in a vacuum!
Starting in 2020, Pastor Karl will be leading a series of Master Classes to help you take your personal development as well as your ministry to the nex…
Kidmin Talk #122 - Getting Ready for Christmas, and More!
Christmas is Coming!
Pastor Karl Bastian, aka The Kidologist, is snowed in and getting in the mood for Christmas! What is he teaching this year? Find out! You can use it too! FREE Christmas Clue Hunt…
Kidmin Talk #121 - IMPACTing Children plus KidCheck Review
Pastor Karl Bastian provides six principles for impacting every child on Sunday. Also, Karl offers an insider's review of KidCheck, the premiere children's ministry check-in system.
Kidmin Talk #120 - Outreach, Object Lessons, Conference and More!
Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org, shares a musical outreach tool, a crazy object lesson, updates on conferences he'll be at and his first Kidology Kidmism. Listen to be Equipped and Encouraged!
Kidmin Talk #110 - Fortnite, Zarfing, Healthy Ministry and More!
On this week's show: What is Fortnite? Object Lesson Stump Attempt: To Zarf or Not to Zarf?Pastor Karl answers, "How do you teach GRACE to kids?" and more!
Kidmin Talk #109 - Launching a Preteen Ministry
Preteens don't just learn differently, they think differently. Sean Sweet from fourfivesix.org believes they need the space to discover and the power to make choices in order to learn best and make g…
Kidmin Talk #108 - It's God's Ministry
Stressed about your ministry? The issue is the word "your." It's NOT your ministry, it's God's. Time to give it back and watch your stress evaporate! Karl Bastian, aka, The Kidologist from Kidology.o…
Kidmin Talk #107 - Quick Preschool Tips!
Preschool Ministry is Important! Learn three secrets to making your early childhood ministry more fun and effective!
Kidmin Talk #106 - Ferocious Love!
Have you ever been scared by a display of love? Pastor Karl shares a story of a time his mother's love terrified him... but in a good way. What is ferocious love? Does God love us with a ferocious lo…
Kidmin Talk #105 - Just Stop It!
Pastor Karl asks, "What would they do if you weren't there?" Seriously. While our first reaction may be that the ministry would go under quickly, the reality is there are likely things we are doing t…
Kidmin Talk #104 - Starting Over Part 3: Inspire and Excite
Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org is joined again by veteran kids pastor Craig Wilson to discuss priorities when you are starting over at a new church. In this third of a three part series…
Kidmin Talk #103 - Starting Over Part 2: Early Wins
Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org is joined again by veteran kids pastor Craig Wilson to discuss priorities when you are starting over at a new church. In this second of a three part serie…
Kidmin Talk #102 - Starting Over Part 1: Listen and Learn
Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org is joined by veteran kids pastor Craig Wilson to discuss priorities when you are starting over at a new church. In this first of a three part series, Karl…