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 karl@kidmintalk.com.
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.
Episodes
125 episodes
Kidmin Talk #193 - First Steps for a NEW Kid's Pastor!
Listen to this special episode as Pastor Karl launches Kidmin Talk LIVE on Rumble, YouTube and Facebook while answering one of the #1 questions he gets, "What are the FIRST THINGS a NEW Kid's Pastor should do when starting a new ministry?" Karl...
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Episode 193
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29:50
Kidmin Talk #192 - Secrets of Family Follow Up!
Kidmin Talk #192 - Secrets for Family Follow UpDESCRIPTION:One of the most important tasks you can do each week in your children’s ministry is the personal follow up of the families that visit your church. Sure, your chu...
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Episode 192
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37:12
Kidmin Talk #191 - You're Doing Great! And Karl's New Book
Kidmin Talk #191You're Doing Great! And Karl's New BookDESCRIPTION: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 last Sunday, Karl tells ...
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Episode 191
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32:47
Kidmin Talk #190 - Inspiring Kids to Love Their Bibles
Kidmin Talk #190 Inspiring Kids to Love Their BiblesDESCRIPTION:Coming off of his annual Bible Ninja Warriors Sunday, Pastor Karl is excited to share why he is so passionate about inspiring kids to know, love an...
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Episode 190
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47:55
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 mostly on leading kids church, but applicable ...
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Episode 189
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40:29
Kidmin Talk #188 - A Discipleship Focused Ministry
KidminTalk #188 - A Discipleship Focused MinistryPastor 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 workshop from a recent conference whe...
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Episode 188
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35:24
Kidmin Talk #187 - Taming the Email Monster!
Kidmin Talk #187 - Taming the Email MonsterDESCRIPTION: 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 practical tips on Taming the Email Monster,...
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Episode 187
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42:45
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" goals have bogged you down, Karl of...
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Episode 186
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25:40
Kidmin Talk #185 - What REAL Ministry Success Looks Like
Kidmin Talk #185- What REAL Ministry Success Looks LikeIn a very vulnerable live keynote presentation a few years ago, Pastor Karl talks about what real ministry success looks like. He explains why he will never coach leaders on "br...
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Episode 185
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51:52
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" he uses to come up with...
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Episode 184
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43:21
Kidmin Talk #183 - Getting Parents to do Your Bidding
Kidmin Talk #183 Getting Parents to do Your BiddingOn 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 Parents by Challenging, providin...
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Episode 183
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33:40
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 those older boys, to how to determine wh...
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Episode 182
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37:32
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 ...
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Episode 181
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25:24
Kidmin Talk #180 - Implementing Change QUICKLY!
KIDMIN TALK #180It’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 job EASIER (including recruiting and co...
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Episode 180
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43:07
Kidmin Talk #179 - A Kidmin Checkup
KIDMIN TALK #179A Kidmin Checkup!Part A in the NEW ABC's of Kidology SeriesA = ASSESSMENTPastor Karl guides leaders through a very real and practical grid for assessing their ministry health in this...
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Episode 179
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32:46
Kidmin Talk #178 - Kidmin on MISSION
KIDMIN TALK 178 - Kidmin on MISSIONRise 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 clear focus on the WHY, the what becomes ...
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Episode 178
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43:29
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 gives bold advice on the hard realities of mini...
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Episode 177
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1:00:31
Kidmin Talk #176 - Raising Kids Who Can STAND STRONG
KIDMIN TALK #176 Raising Kids Who Can Stand StrongSHARE WITH YOUR PARENTS USING THIS LINK: Kidology.org/kidmintalk176Parents and Kids Ministry Leaders know that raisi...
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Episode 176
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45:22
Kidmin Talk #175 - Leading and GROWING a SMALL Kids Ministry
Leading and GROWING a SMALL Kids MinistryAfter 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 have no kids, just a handful, or are s...
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Episode 175
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59:12
Kidmin Talk #174 - Kidology 101: Secrets of Effective Kid Communicators
Kidology 101 - Secrets of Effective Kid CommunicatorsFor this SPECIAL EPISODE Karl offers up a fun LIVE presentation you will thoroughly enjoy! From funny stories to learning how to properly shoot a straw, you’ll laugh, be inspired, and...
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Episode 174
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55:14
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 impact on Children’s Ministry - and how can and...
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Episode 173
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54:00
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 their Covers
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Episode 172
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48:26
Kidmin Talk #171 - Running on Empty + EGG Olympics Report
RUNNING ON EMPTY: an Encouraging Word from Pastor Karl or "How do you take your life back from the church?" If your tank is running out of gas, how do you keep refilling while going full speed ahead?For a copy of Karl’s complete n...
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Episode 171
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48:31
Kidmin Talk #170 - Pastor Karl Goes to Big Church: Mirculous - How to Experience Miracles in Your Life
Pastor Karl Goes to Big Church - aka “Adult Care” and shares a message based on his Miraculous Series. He talks about more than the miracles of Jesus; he talks about how to experience miracles in your life today. It’s funny, it’s serious, it’s ...
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Episode 170
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46:33
Kidmin Talk #169 - The 7 P's of Pulling Off Kidmin Events
Learn the 7 P's for Pulling Off Great Kidmin Events! Plus, Karl tells of the time he got into a fight with a dad at a church event, shares an overview of the upcoming curriculum series Undercover Queen, and more!SHOW NOTES:The 7...
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Episode 169
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1:05:19