The KidzMatter Podcast
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.
The KidzMatter Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 229: What Actually Keeps Children's Ministry Volunteers Coming Back
What if the real problem in your kids' ministry isn't a lack of volunteers — it's that you can't keep the ones you have? In this episode of the KidzMatter Podcast, Hannah Augustine shares a sneak peek inside a
Episode 228: Start Here | The Building Blocks of a Fruitful Kids Ministry
How do you build a children's ministry from scratch — or step into one and make it better? In this special collaboration between the KidzMatter Podcast and the Cross Formed KidMin Podcast, hosts Hannah Augustine, Hunter Williams, and Tim Beilha...
Episode 227: From Copycat to Context - Your Ministry Doesn't Have to Look Like Theirs with Charlie Alcock
The 2026 KidzMatter Conference is launching its first-ever Youth Pastor Track, and in this episode, Charlie Alcock explains what you'll learn and how it differs from traditional conference teaching. Instead of copying tactics, you'll discover t...
Episode 226: A Volunteer’s Guide to Kids’ Ministry with Corey Jones
Just signed up to serve in kids' ministry? This is the essential starter episode. Hannah Augustine and Corey Jones walk through everything new volunteers need to know—from building authentic relationships with kids to safety protocols that prot...
Episode 225: How to Avoid Mistakes Young Leaders Make in Ministry with Sarah Carroll
Hannah Augustine and Sarah Carroll share the hard-won lessons they wish they'd known when they started leading, as well as some of the biggest mistakes young leaders make in ministry. If you're a young leader, a kids pastor, or you're mentoring...
