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The Kidmin Huddle

The Kidmin Huddle

Amber Pike 183 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

The Kidmin Huddle is a weekly podcast for children's ministry leaders, hosted by veteran ministry leader Amber Pike. Each episode offers practical tools for teaching Scripture, engaging families, planning events, and growing in leadership. The show emphasizes biblical depth, intentional creativity, and faith-driven strategies for discipling kids. It also addresses creating safe environments, preparing for VBS, and helping parents disciple children at home.

Episodes

Children's Ministry is Discipleship with Sam & Jenny
Children's Ministry is Discipleship with Sam & Jenny Oct 13, 2026 2172 Sam Luce and Jenny van der Kooy from Awana join Amber for this episode of The Kidmin Huddle to talk about children's ministry as discipleship and their new book. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Awana - https://www.awana.org/From Children's Ministry To Discipleship Book - https://store.awana.org/product/from-childrens-ministry-to-child-discipleship-a-journey-to-faith-that-lastsSam Luc
What Every Kidmin Team Member Needs to Know
What Every Kidmin Team Member Needs to Know Oct 6, 2026 1858 There are 5 big things every kidmin leader needs to know: the why behind children's ministry, how to use every minute, how to lead a child to Christ, how to explain theology, and that their faith matters. Eternity is at stake. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Intentional Children's Ministry - https://link.amazon/B0842VeAbBeliever's Baptism - https://link.amazon/B0grtBbdzRoll-&amp
More Than Sunday School Theology
More Than Sunday School Theology Sep 29, 2026 2416 Becky Spence from Raising Rooted Disciples joined Amber for this podcast, where they talked about the why and practical how-tos of deepening theology in Sunday school and ministry. Find out more about Becky and Raising Rooted Disciples at: https://raisingrooteddisciples.com/Follow Becky online: https://www.instagram.com/raisingrooteddisciples/
Spotting Moralistic Theology
Spotting Moralistic Theology Sep 22, 2026 1231 Is your children's ministry curriculum teaching moralistic theology? In this episode, Amber shares examples of moralistic theology in curriculum and gives you tips on how to teach children the character of God and the narrative of Scripture. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Curriculum Checklist - https://familyministry.org/curriculum/Top 50 Bible Lessons About Ordinary People in God's
Equipping Parents to Share the Gospel with Dr. Cole Sandlin
Equipping Parents to Share the Gospel with Dr. Cole Sandlin Sep 15, 2026 1858 Since parents are called to be the primary disciple-makers, we as ministry leaders need to equip them to share the gospel at home. Dr. Cole Sandlin joins Amber for this episode to share his insight as both a father and ministry leader on how to share the gospel at home. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Great News: A Family Walk Through the Gospel by Dr. Cole Sandlin - https://shop.renewanation
Teaching the Character and Attributes of God
Teaching the Character and Attributes of God Sep 8, 2026 1381 In order for children to follow God, they must first know who He is. In this episode, Amber not only gives the why behind teaching the attributes of God but shares practical ways to do so both in the home and the classroom. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:God You Are - https://amzn.to/46d5kI2One Big Story Bible Storybook - https://amzn.to/3UIms5QPraise Him Family Devotional - https://amzn.to/4
Love It or Leave It: 12 Kidmin Things
Love It or Leave It: 12 Kidmin Things Sep 1, 2026 1704 What am I loving or leaving right now? Find out in this episode. Also, if you need some ministry encouragement, this episode is for you. Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:1.     Making Marriage Easier by Arlene Pellicane - https://amzn.to/4dh3Vnt2.     6:14 Ministries - https://614ministries.org/home3.     I Made It, by CAIN - https://youtu.be/iX-FfvtX4Ow?si=o9DD-OU772c9SdLX4.     One Way Gospel
How Deep is Too Deep When Teaching Theology to Kids?
How Deep is Too Deep When Teaching Theology to Kids? Aug 25, 2026 1434 Do kids need to be taught doctrine and theology, or just told some Bible stories until they are older? In this episode, Amber gives 5 practical ways to deepen your lessons to children, giving them a deep foundation of faith. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Top 50 Bible Lessons Book - https://amzn.to/4c8GKLNExploring the Bible Through History - https://amzn.to/3SP7xGmIntentional Children's
What Every Parent Needs to Know and How to Communicate It
What Every Parent Needs to Know and How to Communicate It Aug 18, 2026 1389 What does every parent in your ministry need to know? And how can you communicate that through your programming? This episode shares 3 things every parent needs to know and how your ministry decisions can communicate them. Mentioned in this episode: The Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/
Is Your Calendar Too Full?
Is Your Calendar Too Full? Aug 11, 2026 1350 What events are on your calendar? And why? This episode will challenge you to think through the events you do, how you are equipping parents to disciple, and maybe even give you permission to take things off your calendar. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:The Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/Back to School Prayer Kit - https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/p
Weariness, Spiritual Battles, & Staying Vigilant
Weariness, Spiritual Battles, & Staying Vigilant Aug 4, 2026 1301 Are you feeling a little weary? Galatians 6:9 reminds us not to give up. This episode will give you not just encouragement to keep going when things get tough, but some practical advice from the trenches.
6 Ways to Manage Behavior
6 Ways to Manage Behavior Jul 28, 2026 1168 We've all had classes where behavior was out of control, and kids weren't listening. While the first steps toward good behavior start in the planning phase, this episode covers 6 ways you can see behavioral improvement. 

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