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Welcome to another episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark sits down with Clayton Greene, a pastor and the co-founder and CEO of Goodkind, to explore how families can deepen their faith through the practice of traditions such as Advent.
Clayton discusses his journey supporting church plants and how an innocent remark from his daughter led to the creation of Advent Blocks—a tool designed to help families focus on Jesus during the Christmas season. Learn about the significance of Advent, ways to build spiritual habits, and how to start meaningful traditions even if your kids are older.
In this episode, Clayton and Christen highlight the value of integrating faith into holiday traditions and the daily rhythms of life, the fascinating story behind Advent Blocks, and the resources offered by Goodkind to help families engage with God and one another. Plus, Clayton shares a fun childhood memory and a great joke that kids will love!
Don’t miss the Kids Only Segment featuring a clever riddle from Pippa!
Check out Goodkind’s Advent blocks at goodkind.shop and use the discount code "COLLIDE" for 20% off your purchase.
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Innovative Faith-Based Products: "My side job is I'm the CEO and cofounder of Goodkind, the maker of Advent Blocks or the Graticube."
— Clayton Greene [00:03:36 → 00:03:43]**The Future of Church Growth**: "We're not just out here starting a business, right, but we're planting something that is an organism. The church itself, the people are going to be growing and it turns into something that only God knows what it can be, but also that God has a vested interest in and he says that the gates of hell cannot prevail against it."
— Clayton Greene [00:06:58 → 00:07:07]**Kids Say the Darndest Things**: "Mommy and daddy, you say that Christmas is all about Jesus, but it feels like Christmas is all about presents."
— Clayton Greene [00:08:25 → 00:08:31]"Advent Calendar Traditions": "Advent as a Christian Christmas practice, it's all about anticipation. It's a time in the year where the church takes time to reflect and anticipate about God coming to Earth in Christ in the incarnation."
— Clayton Greene [00:10:33 → 00:10:46]Starting New Traditions: "If there are things that you are already doing that have elements of your faith in it and it's meaningful and it's memorable and it's tradition, then I think you try to improve and build on that rather than starting something new."
— Clayton Greene [00:17:12 → 00:17:23]Incorporating Spiritual Practices into Everyday Life:
"We take spiritual habits, we take the calendar, and we're essentially diving into how does the calendar impact my life and the rhythms of my family? What spiritual practices are out there that I could do, and how might I actually put them in into practice with my family?"
— Clayton Greene [00:18:47 → 00:19:02]Bark proactively works to monitor, detect, and alert you to potential issues on your kids' devices. Visit bark.us to learn more about how you can keep your kids safe online. Use the code COLLIDEKIDS to get 15% off Your Bark Technologies Plan !
Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome to another joyful episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is joined by the talented Yancy, a worship leader and Dove Award winning children's music artist with a passion for crafting fun, high-quality music for kids. In this festive episode, Yancy talks about her dedication to creating energetic worship songs. She introduces her new Christmas single, "Go Tell It (on the Mountain)," now streaming on all platforms.
The conversation is filled with Christmas cheer, discussing holiday traditions, favorite festive foods like sausage balls and peppermint bark, and her excitement for early Christmas preparations. Yancy shares her musical journey, starting from a summer camp song to focusing on children's worship, with the support of her father's involvement in children's ministry.
And Listen to Episode #13 to hear how Yancy's got started in music!Stay tuned for the "Kids Only" segment featuring Yancy's son, Rhythm, and his joke. Join us for an episode full of Christmas joy, inspiring stories, and delightful music—perfect for the holiday season!
LINK: yancyministries.com
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**Finding Purpose in Unexpected Paths**: "And I finally got to a place, released my first kid's album back in 2006, and then still didn't even know for sure that was the path God had for me. And as I walked stuff out just the following, like, 18 months or so, just a lot of things in my life changed, and it just became more and more obvious that God was opening up doors for me to do music for kids and for families, and there were people asking me to do that."
— Yancy [00:08:29 → 00:08:56]"Full Circle Moments": "It's like that my first group of preteens and stuff are all now, you know, married and having kids of their own and working jobs at their first church."
— Yancy [00:09:55 → 00:10:05]**Passion for Music in Children's Entertainment**: "When I started doing stuff for kids, it didn't mean that I wanted my musical art to be any less. You know? Like, I still want to write songs that have a great catchy pop hook."
— Yancy [00:11:26 → 00:11:41]"Creating Music for Kids": "Just kinda able to put all those things together, but definitely happy, fun, energetic."
— Yancy [00:13:00 → 00:13:06]Different Take on Christmas Music: "There is a lot of Christmas music out there that is just maybe a little more reserved or even drab. And, and so, yeah, my, you know, like my Christmas music is super happy."
— Yancy [00:17:12 → 00:17:22]Christmas Morning Playlist Must-Have: "The track's a party, and I'm excited for all the Collide Kids' podcast listeners to play it with their families and add it to their playlist when they're doing their things in the car or maybe even when they're opening presents on Christmas morning and just have fun singing along with this song that just reminds us that we have a job to do, and that's to tell the story of Jesus."
— Yancy [00:20:52 → 00:21:23]**Holiday
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Today, host Christen Clark sits down with Peter Nestler, a seven-time world champion jump roper and holder of 12 Guinness World Records, to dive deep into the world of rope jumping and self-discipline.
Peter’s inspiring story begins in second grade, where he transformed early struggles into a driving force for success. From not making the jump rope team to becoming a world champion, Peter exemplifies how perseverance and self-discipline can lead to extraordinary achievements.
Throughout the episode, Peter shares his unique training methods, starting with his weakest points and gradually building strength. His unique approaches to training included, training for months underwater, and crafting a custom metal jump rope. Peter’s journey emphasizes the importance of embracing weaknesses and finding joy in the process of self-improvement rather than just focusing on outcomes.
And enjoy the Kids Only segment featuring a Bible verse read by Pippa. Tune in for an episode filled with motivational stories, practical advice, and a reminder of God's love. Happy jumping!
LINKS: ropesecrets.com
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"Life on the Road": "And so we were just driving place to place to place. And when you're living a life on the road, just going from school to school, it gets a little boring, um, just because you're doing the exact same thing every day with not a lot of sleep."
— Peter Nestler [00:06:20 → 00:06:33]Viral Topic: "The Challenges of Jump Roping Underwater"
"So what I would do is I would drop down, hold my breath as long as I could, jump as many times as I can, and then stand up, and then you take a breath, and you do that up and down."
— Peter Nestler [00:11:09 → 00:11:17]"Developing Discipline": "So just having that routine and just basically picking something that you can do every single day."
— Peter Nestler [00:14:49 → 00:14:54]"Overcoming Stereotypes in High School Sports": "I had this one kid that was in my school, and he would sit behind me in one of my classes and he would just say, jump ropes, a girl sport. And it was just so annoying and kind of embarrassing at the same time. Until one day it kind of struck me."
— Peter Nestler [00:19:42 → 00:19:55]"Master the Basics": "The reality is, if you don't get the basics down really well, nothing else is going to work."
— Peter Nestler [00:24:07 → 00:24:12]Jump Rope Techniques for Consistency: "You should be very quiet when you're jumping. Use your knees as a little bit of a shock absorber, but just staying on the ball of the foot."
— Peter Nestler [00:24:27 → 00:24:33]Bark proactively works to monitor, detect, and alert you to potential issues on your kids' devices. Visit bark.us to learn more about how you can keep your kids safe online. Use the code COLLIDEKIDS to get 15% off Your Bark Technologies Plan !
Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Watch the lyric video here!Support the show
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Welcome to an exhilarating episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! This week, host Christen Clark sits down with Ryan George, a fearless adventurer and author.
Ryan's incredible life story is packed with extreme adventures—from ice climbing in Antarctica to wing walking on biplanes—each intertwined with his faith journey. With over 30 countries under his belt, Ryan shares heartfelt lessons about discovering God through his travels and adrenaline-packed experiences.
In this episode, Ryan recounts thrilling moments like aerobatic flying, paragliding in breathtaking locations, and an amusing childhood sledding memory. He delves into overcoming fear through faith, the importance of distinguishing healthy fears from unhealthy ones, and finding personal growth in facing challenges. Ryan also touches on experiencing spirituality in diverse ways, whether through nature, music, or adventure.
Join us for this inspiring episode full of amazing tales, life lessons, and a powerful reminder that God loves you. Plus, check out the special Kids Only segment featuring Mia.
LINKS: booksbyryan.com/adventurer
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Unveiling Hidden Truths Through Adventure: "But the other part is, before I leave on any trip, I ask God to reveal what it is he put in my heart to want this very specific adventure or this very specific location. And then he, as he promised, he answers that when we seek, we find, right?"
— Ryan George [00:05:21 → 00:05:35]Discovering Hidden Passions: "I found out that I had passions for things that I didn't know. I didn't know I'd love paragliding. Like, I just never knew that about myself."
— Ryan George [00:06:38 → 00:06:44]Life-Changing Adventures: "I wouldn't want to live a life where none of those were on my list."
— Ryan George [00:07:29 → 00:07:33]Adventurous Solo Walkabout: "Well, when I visited my in laws in Bolivia the first time, back when they were still in the mission field, I went on a walkabout without my wife, who was my translator, which she had told me not to do."
— Ryan George [00:14:48 → 00:14:58]"Digital Courage": "I would get the courage to do them because I thought, oh, I'm going to get likes, comments and shares later, and people are going to tell me that I'm important and I'm wanted."
— Ryan George [00:17:34 → 00:17:40]Faith and Uncertainty: "Well, you can't have faith if you're certain about everything."
— Ryan George [00:18:00 → 00:18:03]"Embracing Fear for Personal Growth": "And so when you focus on the reward instead of on the danger, and obviously you do that within a certain realm of like, I don't go stand in front of a train and see how long I can wait before it hits me, right?"
— Ryan George [00:19:00 → 00:19:10]You're Not Broken: "I grew up thinking that the parts of me that make me unique were broken."
— Ryan George [00:20:02 → 00:20:07]Spiritual Encounters in Natur
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Watch the lyric video here!Support the show
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Welcome to a fascinating episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is thrilled to welcome Sherri Seligson, marine biologist, kids science educator, and author.
Sherri shares riveting tales from her adventures studying sea creatures like squid, sharks, and more. Sherri loves blending scientific wonder with lessons about life. Discover how her work, which spans from managing predators at Walt Disney World’s Living Seas to exploring the Great Barrier Reef, underscores the harmony between science and faith.
Listeners will be inspired by Sherri’s passion for making science engaging and relatable, whether it’s through her captivating storytelling or her hands-on educational methods. Learn about her latest book, "Wonders of the Ocean Realm," set to release on January 7, 2025, which serves as a fantastic resource for parents and kids to explore the unity of faith and science.
Don’t miss the "Kids Only Segment," featuring a funny joke from young listener Riley! Tune in for an episode packed with educational insights, faith-filled discussions, and oceanic adventures!
LINKS: sherriseligson.com
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Viral Topic - The Hidden Lives of Aquarium Predators: "I published scientific research on shark behavior, studying how they behaved in the aquarium environment as new animals came in, what they did when divers were in the water and learning a little bit more about how they behave, because we can do that in an aquarium, and we can't do that out in the ocean as easily."
— Sherri Seligson [00:09:34 → 00:09:49]Unique Aquarium Design: "One unique thing about the living seas, that if you ever go there at Epcot, you'll see it's a circular shaped aquarium, and one fourth of the aquarium has these large bars separating the other three fourths of the aquarium, like a pie, a wedge of a piece. And the dolphins get to swim in that area, and the sharks are in the big area."
— Sherri Seligson [00:10:49 → 00:11:07]"Science and Faith": "Science, by definition, never proves anything. We can't prove anything in science. We can only come up with certain evidences of things, and then we make suggestions based on our faith."
— Sherri Seligson [00:12:59 → 00:13:09]**How Simple Bacteria Communicate**: "How can bacteria, which are the simplest living things in the world, how can something that simple know what's going on? They can't communicate that we know of."
— Sherri Seligson [00:17:42 → 00:17:51]"Teaching Through Experience: So when we talk about and teach about migration of animals migrating from one place to another, we go to the Serengeti, and we stand in the middle of the wildebeest migration, where there's hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, and it smells like hundreds of thousands of cows, you can imagine."
— Sherri Seligson [00:26:04 → 00:26:22]Learning Through Adventure: "So we get to go lots of places to be able to show examples of some of the principles that we're learning about in science, t
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Watch the lyric video here!Support the show
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Welcome to another fantastic episode of the Collide Kids Podcast. Host Christen Clark chats with Carl Barnhill, a creative entrepreneur and author, known for his impactful work in church visual media through his company, Church Visuals.
In this episode, Carl discusses the significance of visual learning in faith, emphasizing how visuals help engage and educate children. Carl provides practical advice for aspiring media professionals, highlighting the importance of gaining diverse skills and continuous learning.
Listeners will hear Carl’s journey of turning his childhood passion for theater arts and ministry into a ministry of providing video and motion graphics for congregations all over the world. He invites kids and students interested in media to connect with him via churchvisuals.com for guidance and mentorship.
Tune in for this inspiring conversation filled with practical tips, fun stories, and a strong message about exploring various interests. Don’t miss the Kids Only Segment featuring Claire sharing her favorite Bible verse! And, remember, God loves you, and so do we!
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-Innovative Church Media Solutions: "If you are a mom or dad listening or a kid listening, the stuff that is on your screens, the fun stuff when you go to church, if there's a, you know, a fun game on screen or fun graphic to help you learn about Jesus in a really fun and cool way, that's. That's what we do a lot of."
— Carl Barnhill [00:04:16 → 00:04:37]-"From Baseball to Theater: The Journey of a Kid’s Passion": "I was into baseball for a little bit, and then I kind of shifted into the arts. So I was a theater kid and I was the behind the scenes guy."
— Carl Barnhill [00:06:59 → 00:07:36]-The Importance of Visual Media in Church: "The stats are alarming on how we consume content and how we retain, really absorb and retain content. And when you are hearing it, you remember a certain amount, like 10%. When you read something, it's like 20%. When you see something, it's like 80% retention."
— Carl Barnhill [00:10:02 → 00:10:24]-The Early Days of Motion Graphics: "So I started kind of making stuff on the side and putting it out there and seeing, and it kind of took off. And this is before. Since then, there's been a lot of other people kind of come in the space, but this is 15 years ago when there were only a handful of people doing what I was doing."
— Carl Barnhill [00:11:43 → 00:12:01]-Scaling Your Business: "If you're a teenager listening and you think, could I do this? Try to think ahead. Try to think, like, how can I scale it up? How can I to where it's not just on me? How can I duplicate myself over and over? Or how do I hire people that are better than me and not be offended by that."
— Carl Barnhill [00:14:36 → 00:15:09]-"Importance of Knowledge and Practice for Aspiring Creators": "For young people coming up, that it's important to know, don't skip over stuff. It's important to have some knowledge and some research into goi
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome to this week's exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is delighted to introduce two fantastic guests—Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, and Sarah Humphrey, author and Mom Creative. Together they are the hosts of "The Bible for Kids" podcast.
In this episode, Mike shares his fascinating journey co-creating VeggieTales. You'll learn how beloved characters Bob and Larry were born and how VeggieTales has been teaching kids about God's love since 1993. Mike also gives us a sneak peek into his current project, "Dead Sea Squirrels," a book series that's soon to become an animated series.
Sarah Humphrey talks about her 25-year writing journey, inspired by a spiritual calling to journal, leading to her first book, "40 Days to Joyful Motherhood," and her work in children’s devotionals like "Solomon Says Devotional." She’s currently exploring new projects in children's fiction as her own kids grow.
Together, Mike and Sarah discuss their podcast, "The Bible for Kids," which offers valuable resources for Christian parents. You’ll also enjoy light-hearted moments, including jokes and riddles, adding fun to this faith-filled episode. Plus a very special version of a VeggieTales classic song in our Kids Only Segment featuring Liam Smith!
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"Reviving Christian Bookstores through Podcasts": "The podcast was actually Dan's idea, and it was born out of the desire to help serve the need that was met largely by christian bookstores for so long, where folks could walk into their local christian bookstore and say, okay, what's new out there."
— Mike Nawrocki [00:09:26 → 00:09:45]"Balancing Life as a Homeschool Mom": "Well, I'm Sarah Humphrey. I am a mother of three, a homeschool mom. So we were actually doing school a little bit earlier today. I'm an author. I'm a guest teacher at Pure Bar, where we do exercise for women."
— Sarah Humphrey [00:04:18 → 00:04:33]Motherhood and Devotion: "So I like to write just in a variety of different styles, but most of the time, I've been doing a lot of devotionals because I think a lot of busy parents might have five minutes in the morning to, like, feed themselves with something."
— Sarah Humphrey [00:15:15 → 00:15:30]Exploring Fiction in Parenting: "I'm just learning kind of a little bit about story and figuring out how to kind of work a fictional story or narrative into my daily life with what's happening kind of around me."
— Sarah Humphrey [00:17:36 → 00:17:48]The Time-Travelling Squirrels: "Merle and Pearl Squirrel are a couple of first century squirrels or an old jewish couple. Merle has always wanted to take a vacation to the Dead Sea because he heard that you can't sink."
— Mike Nawrocki [00:19:32 → 00:19:42]Growing Up with Comedy and Faith: "I grew up just loving to make people laugh, you know, I was a biggest Muppets fan, Jim Henson fan. I love Monty Python growing up, Mel Brooks movies, and my deep, deep love was the Docto
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Watch the lyric video here!Support the show
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark talks with Ashley Bohinc, an expert in supporting middle schoolers with over 20 years of experience in education, athletics, and ministry.
Ashley, founder and CEO of Make it Middle School and Executive Director of Carry 117 a non-profit in Ethiopia, joins Christen to discuss navigating the beautiful and challenging transitions of middle school life. Ashley's insights and practical advice are invaluable for families and students in middle school, or getting ready to enter this transformative period.
The conversation dives into handling change, fostering open family dialogues, and the importance of our faith. Ashley's personal stories and wisdom make this episode a must-listen for anyone facing life's transitions. Plus Kids Only segment featuring Presley!
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The Inevitable Changes of Growing Up: "What I've learned after 20 plus years is not only does your body start changing when it comes to, you know, the changes that happen during puberty in middle school, but your friendships might start changing a lot. You start changing classes, your interests might start changing. Your, you know, the way that you think about things or your opinion on things might change. Your friendships, for sure, will change."
— Ashley Bohinc [00:09:31 → 00:09:53]Navigating Middle School: "Be ready for change and have a family plan for when change happens."
— Ashley Bohinc [00:10:11 → 00:10:16]Navigating Change: "The truth is we're all human. Like, we've all walked through these things and just happens to be."
— Ashley Bohinc [00:12:40 → 00:12:46]**Creating Meaningful Conversations with Your Preteen**: "I love the idea of even a parent asking their preteen or middle schooler, like, what are three questions that you would be totally fine with me asking when you get home from school every day?"
— Ashley Bohinc [00:14:37 → 00:14:49]Navigating Big Emotions During Change: "And so a lot of times when somebody asks us about it, we have an outpour of those emotions before we can even get to what's causing it."
— Ashley Bohinc [00:15:58 → 00:16:07]"Drifting Apart in Friendships": "And just because you drift apart in a friendship doesn't mean you don't like each other. It doesn't mean you can't be for each other."
— Ashley Bohinc [00:18:52 → 00:19:00]Friendships Over Time: "As I think through my life, like, there are friends that were there for a season of life. And I'm so grateful for them. They taught me so much. They helped me become a better version of myself, and then they moved on... And then there are friends, just a couple that I can see like, woven through a lot of seasons of my life, and I'm grateful for that."
— Ashley Bohinc [00:20:19 → 00:20:31]Parent Participation Hilarity: "Well, we did a bring your parent to basketball practice day, and I don't think I have lau
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Watch the lyric video here!Support the show
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Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! This week, host Christen Clark is joined by the incredible Sophie Hudson, bestselling author and co-host of "Big Boo Cast." Sophie brings her refreshing perspective on leadership, highlighting the importance of teachability in great leaders. Drawing inspiration from Moses in Exodus, she emphasizes the need for leaders to continually learn and grow.
Sophie and Christen dive into how our families and children can be the greatest mirrors as leaders, and the value of fostering leadership qualities in kids. They discuss practical ways for children to lead by example and recognize their unique spiritual gifts.
This episode also explores the diverse forms of leadership, showing that anyone who influences another, even in small ways, is a leader. Sophie shares engaging anecdotes from her life and books, making biblical stories relatable and injecting humor throughout the conversation.
And don’t miss the Kids Only Segment with a joke from Reid that’s sure to make you giggle!
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Learning Leadership from Moses: "Hey, like, you can't do this. It's not good for you. It's not good for them."
— Sophie Hudson [00:14:23 → 00:14:27]"Stay Teachable, Even as a Leader": "So I think for sure, the idea that we have to be teachable, I think that's a big one."
— Sophie Hudson [00:15:23 → 00:15:28]**Commitment to Sight in Leadership**: "And then I think that the big thing that unfolded for me over the course of this book is just this whole idea of our sight. The word see is all over the book of Exodus. It bookends Moses life from the very beginning. His mother could see he was a fine baby. And then when Moses dies, scripture tells us that his sight was unhindered and that we have to be people who are committed to as leaders, always checking our site... That's more of just a continual check in with the Lord, with scripture, with the Holy Spirit. Like, hey, I have anything going on here that ultimately is going to interfere with my ability to lead in a way that's healthy and that cause people to hire and better."
— Sophie Hudson [00:15:28 → 00:16:30]The Power of Quiet Leadership: "But I think to get kids to consider, what does quiet leadership look like? What does it look like to come along somebody who's having a tough day? What does it look like to comfort a friend who hurts? That's leadership, too."
— Sophie Hudson [00:17:56 → 00:18:08]**The Power of Everyday Leadership in Children**: "I think how neat to be able to, to teach constructively and to teach redemptively, even in just the middle of everyday life, where it's not some separate thing you have to do, you're just acknowledging, hey, here's where I really see you being a leader."
— Sophie Hudson [00:19:45 → 00:20:01]The Responsibility of Being a Role Model: "If you're a kid in fifth or 6th grade, you are a rock star to somebody who's in second or third grade. And there's a responsibility that comes with that
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Watch the lyric video here!Support the show
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark sits down with Jacob Hardie, a running back for the University of Georgia (UGA) Bulldogs, to share his incredible journey of faith and love for football.
Jacob's story is one of resilience and faith, from his beginnings as an unrecruited high school football player to overcoming injuries and a shortened COVID season. Jacob talks about the importance of his family's support, their love for football, and how playing for the National Champion Bulldogs helped make some of their dreams come true.
Listeners will get an inside look at the demanding schedule of a college football player, both during the summer and regular season. Jacob reveals how faith intersects with football, emphasizing teamwork, trust, and prayer in his daily life. He also shares personal trials, including the loss of loved ones, and how his Christian faith has guided him through.
Jacob's passion for the game shines through in this discussion. His story is a testament to perseverance, love for the sport, and unwavering faith. Go Dawgs!
Special thanks to our editor, Jay Lee from provisionpods.com.
Clip FinderCoping with Loss and Faith
"I've had moments where my faith has been tested. I lost my aunt in 2020 to pancreatic cancer, and she was, like, my second mom. So, like, there was a point because I didn't understand why God would let something like that happen."
— Jacob Hardie [00:04:05 → 00:04:18]
Football as a Safe Space: "Football is my biggest way to get away from that. So football has just been a very safe space. I can't play a game whenever I want, but I can always work on my game whenever I want. And that's always been very comforting for me."
— Jacob Hardie [00:05:59 → 00:06:10]
Managing Performance Pressure: "After coming to Georgia, you kinda learn to, like, not to say just forget about the bad thoughts because they're always gonna be there and they are a possibility and you don't want it to just never be in your head. But you learn to manage them."
— Jacob Hardie [00:07:50 → 00:08:00]
"Faith and Determination in Sports": "For me personally, I trust that God has a plan for me and I'm gonna stick to that."
— Jacob Hardie [00:15:37 → 00:15:40]
The Intersection of Faith and Football: "I haven't been on a football team that doesn't pray before a game. As crazy it is, even if coaches or players don't believe in God, for some reason, everybody feels like you have to pray before a game."
— Jacob Hardie [00:16:07 → 00:16:44]
"From Immigrants to Football Fanatics: 'My dad, I say he got assimilated into it because, like, now he's, like, all about football and all this stuff.'"
— Jacob Hardie [00:19:34 → 00:19:39]
A Family Affair: "And I enjoyed doing that because I know all those times we watched it in my basement. Like, as a family, we were like, I wonder what it would be like to be there. And, like, not only were we there, but we won it in in such an amazing fashion. Lik
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome to an exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Join host Christen Clark as she chats with Amber Pike, a children and family ministry leader since she was 15 years old and author of the Family Cookbook Devotional. Amber's unique blend of fun, faith, and humor shine through as she shares all about her journey.
Amber discusses how she came up with the idea for Family Cookbook Devotionals, combining delicious recipes with solid Biblical devotionals. She highlights the memory-making that happens when we cook together as a family, creating cherished memories, and integrating faith into everyday life. Christen and Amber discuss the importance of family devotionals, noting that parents have a crucial role in teaching their children about God, and Amber shares practical tips on different ways her family incorporates faith into daily routines, in both intentional and unintentional ways
Listeners will delight in Amber's personal stories, including the heartwarming moment when her seven-year-old daughter accepted Christ and was baptized. Plus, enjoy the "kids only" segment with a joke shared by Anna. Tune in for an episode filled with faith, family, and lifelong memories together.
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"The Importance of a Strong Foundation": "The devotion tie in was, you have to have crust on your pizza. Without the crust, you just have a hot mess in your hands. It's gooey."
— Amber Pike [00:09:36 → 00:09:42]
Teenagers Leading Devotions: "They were still my babies, they would take the kids home, and they would start leading them with their younger siblings without mom and dad. Like, mom and dad would be at work, and I'm getting pictures of them doing it, and there's no incentive to do it."
— Amber Pike [00:11:29 → 00:11:39]
The Heart of the Home: "We cook because it's a memory maker. At our house, the kitchen, it's it's the hub. You know? That's where we have conversations at the dinner table, and we have guests, and we cook together."
— Amber Pike [00:14:51 → 00:15:02]
Sentimental Pizza Kits:
"It's the it's the first one in there, but it's what kicked it off. I have a picture because I also ran my church's social media, so it's really good about posting online. So I have a picture from the first kits going home that I was promoing."
— Amber Pike [00:15:47 → 00:15:59]
Parental Responsibility in Faith: "He commanded first moms and dads. Now there is church is amazing. You guys should be plugged into a great church that is teaching you about God, that is growing your faith, but moms and dads were given the command, and we see it over and over in scripture that they are supposed to impress upon their children."
— Amber Pike [00:16:59 → 00:17:15]
Parenting and Faith: "Our faith should be lived out unintentionally, but then intentionally, moms and dads, we need to be teaching our kids about God because it is our job. It is our number one job as parents."
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome to the first episode of the 7th season of The Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Andrew Peterson, an award-winning singer, songwriter, and author of the Wingfeather Saga.
In this episode, Andrew shares insights on creativity, both in the arts and beyond, and how social media and technology can often hinder us from engaging more fully in creative endeavors. Christen and Andrew discuss the fascinating Wingfeather Saga, exploring its whimsical yet deep narrative, the joy he finds in creating unique words, animals, and plats to fill his stories, as well as the inspiration behind his new book, "The Prince of Yorsha Doon,"
As always this episode features the "Kids Only" segment with a joke from listener Reagan, and Christen invites you to join in the fun by sharing your favorite joke, bible verse, quote or song at CollideKidsPodcast.com.
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Andrew-Peterson.com for more about Andrew Peterson's music and booksWingfeathersaga.com for information on the Wingfeather SagaAngel Studios app for the animated Wingfeather Saga series"The Prince of Yorsha Doon," Andrew Peterson's new bookCollideKidsPodcast.com for listener participation and the monthly newsletterClip Finder
"The Breadth of Creativity": "A friend of mine, Jonathan Rogers, talks about how if creativity is a pie, then the arts are only one slice of that pie. And he jokingly says they're not even a very important part of it." — Andrew Peterson 00:05:50
How Social Media Hinders Creativity: "Every moment that you're on social media is a moment that you're not writing the book or the song that you could be writing or gardening or whatever." — Andrew Peterson 00:08:09
The Return to Analog Creativity: "I actually considered working on my new book with writing it longhand. Really? With a legal pad? Yeah." — Andrew Peterson 00:08:54
Digital Detox: "I actually just bought a light phone. Have you heard of this? It's called the light phone. It's a phone that. All it does is text and call, and it works kind of like an old ipod." — Andrew Peterson 00:09:57
The Magic of Fantasy Writing: "If you're writing fantasy, one of the cool things is that you get to make up all the rules in your world." — Andrew Peterson 00:16:06
Monster Mayhem: "I get to put whatever monsters I want in the forest. I get to give the cows fangs and make them carnivorous." — Andrew Peterson 00:16:39
**Unvisited Worlds in Fiction**: "So one of the places in the books that we didn't get to visit in the four main four book series is the woes of Shreve and the city called Yorsha Doon." — Andrew Peterson 00:18:15
Harvesting Your Own Honey: "There is nothing quite like dipping your finger in a jar of honey that was made by bees on your ownBark proactively works to monitor, detect, and alert you to potential issues on your kids' devices. Visit bark.us to learn more about how you can keep your kids safe online. Use the code COLLIDEKIDS to get 15% off Your Bark Technologies Plan !
Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome back to the Collide Kids Podcast. This is the final episode of Season 6! Hosted by Christen Clark, this episode features a very special guest: the incredibly talented Sheik Mozart. Sheik has been making an impact in the world of Church media and music for kids, blending upbeat hip hop vibes with meaningful Bible stories to create songs that kids love and parents won’t hate.
Listeners will hear about Sheik’s journey—from his childhood experiences with Photoshop, Karaoke machines, vhs tapes, to his current role as a creative director at Church Visuals. The discussion reminisces about the joy and impact of Bible-themed songs growing up and how they inspired some of Sheik's songs such as "Hee Haw, I'm a Donkey" and "Resurrected," exploring the importance of making worship music fun and engaging for the entire family.
Additionally, Sheik shares some of his favorite jokes, including one about a pig in a restaurant that sparks a hilarious conversation about the book "Monkey Farts." Whether reminiscing about the good old days of mixtapes or curious about how to make egg pizza, this episode offers a delightful mix of topics.
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"From Self-Taught to Skilled:"
"And I've really just been doing that since, really since as far as I can remember, when I was like twelve or 13, I got a copy of Photoshop and Adobe illustrator, and these are graphic design programs... And so doing that for years and years and years, eventually I got to a point where it's like, hey, I enjoy this and I can do it."
— Sheik Mozart [00:09:13 → 00:10:12]The Origin Story of a DIY Video Enthusiast: "My dad actually was also kind of a DIY video person. We used to go to this small Brazilian church. You know, there was, like, no staff, but he kind of decided that he was going to be the video guy. So he bought a camera, he built this, like, this rig on wheels, and he would. He would film every service."
— Sheik Mozart [00:10:37 → 00:10:59]"Creating Music for Kids and Families": "I think about the music that I would have loved to have to have heard as a kid and with videos, you know, the same thing. Like, I think about the content that I would have loved to engage with as a kid, and that's. That's really what I'm making now."
— Sheik Mozart [00:13:34 → 00:14:15]**How Childhood Memories Inspire Music**: "I wouldn't call them worship songs, but they were, like, bible songs or they, you know, they were. They were just kind of fun songs."
— Sheik Mozart [00:14:41 → 00:14:47]Childhood Songs and Spiritual Journeys: "When I think about my spiritual journey, those songs kind of created a space for me to interact with the Bible, but to do it in such a fun way."
— Sheik Mozart [00:15:20 → 00:15:28]The Evolution of Kids Ministry Music: "All the songs were so fun, and there was. It almost felt like we didn't believe that kids could understand what worship was, you know?"
— Sheik Mozart [00:18:15 → 00:18:23]Bark proactively works to monitor, detect, and alert you to potential issues on your kids' devices. Visit bark.us to learn more about how you can keep your kids safe online. Use the code COLLIDEKIDS to get 15% off Your Bark Technologies Plan !
Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast, a show where kids and families come together to explore how life and faith collide. In this episode, host Christen Clark talks with the incredibly inspiring Nysi Kilgore. Nysi is an entrepreneur, educator, and the founder of Rooted Anchor and Compassion in Crisis ministries. She is about to embark on an amazing 11-month mission trip across Africa, visiting countries like Tanzania, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland. In this episode, Nysi shares her journey, her work with children and families, and how she will use her skills to positively impact orphans, families, and communities.
The discussion dives into the wild story of how God turned Nysi's plans for a vacation upside down into a mission that will change her life forever. You'll here about her preparations, her faith, and the incredible support she has received as she gets ready for this adventure with Jesus. Get ready to be so encouraged by Nysi's story and her devotion to using her gifts for God's glory. Let's dive into it!
Go to www.rootedanchor.com/compassionincrisis to follow along Nysi's adventure in Africa!
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"Living Abroad for a Year: Missions Work Across Four African Countries": "I have a one way ticket to the continent of Africa, and I will be living there for about eleven months doing missions work. And so I will be able to use all the skills that I have that I use here with families, with kids, and with grownups, and I will be able to use them for Jesus and to serve other people in Tanzania, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland, or it's been recently changed to Eswatini is the name of the country now... helping some different orphanages and some different churches and different organizations, all the things for about a year."— Nysi Kilgore [00:05:19 → 00:06:04]
Understanding Children's Emotions: "Sometimes, as grown ups, we can think about kids as if they're grown ups, but they're not. And we treat them like they're grown ups, but they're not."— Nysi Kilgore [00:06:45 → 00:06:52]
Empowering Orphanages with Life Skills: "I get to go and use those skills now at these orphanages that need systems to be put in place, and they need classes for the adults and the communities, and they need lessons for church leadership and kids ministry people."— Nysi Kilgore [00:07:32 → 00:07:46]
The Power of Community and Life Lessons: "God uses the lessons that we learn through those roles and who uses them to equip us, to make us who he wants us to be and for who we're going to become and what he has for us to do."— Nysi Kilgore [00:08:46 → 00:08:55]
Finding Purpose: The Shift from Personal Indulgence to Divine Mission: "And I was like, you know, I'm talking about blowing this money for myself, and I could really be investing and diving into what the Lord has for me. So I made the decision because that's what I was going to do. I was just going to give the whole tripBark proactively works to monitor, detect, and alert you to potential issues on your kids' devices. Visit bark.us to learn more about how you can keep your kids safe online. Use the code COLLIDEKIDS to get 15% off Your Bark Technologies Plan !
Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome to The Collide Kids Podcast. In this episode, host Christen Clark talks with special guest, Ali Gilkeson. Ali is a talented performer as a member of the internationally renowned Christian band Rend Collective, and new children's book author. In this episode, listeners will explore Ali's unique journey of parenting with young children on the road while touring with her band and how her children have learned by observing their parents live out their calling and dreams in front of them. This conversation also covers her family's transition to life in Nashville, and her children now attending school for the first time. Ali shares the inspiring story behind Rend Collective's hit song, "My Lighthouse," and talks about her new children's book inspired by the song. Details about Ali's upcoming book release are revealed, along with an inspiring childhood memory. Don't miss this inspiring interview! Plus Kids Only Segment featuring Zach Jones!
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"Parent-Friendly Kids' Music": "It'd be so good to have music that was hopeful and spoken message that kids could learn the words off to and that the parents, you weren't pulling your hair out while listening to it."
— Ali Gilkeson [00:04:45 → 00:04:55]**The Song That Touched Generations**: "We started getting these emails of skills and summer camps and prisons, and it really connected with a whole wide scope of people. I think that was what was so amazing about it was like you had three year olds doing the actions, and then you had, you know, 80 year olds, you know, listening to it, and then everybody in between."
— Ali Gilkeson [00:09:57 → 00:10:18]Trust in God: "Sometimes if anybody was going to show up to a show, we just had no idea. And, you know, I feel like our lives have been built on trust a lot, and having to be where they always say, trust the process. Trust the process. Or for us, it was like, just trust in Jesus. Like, trust in God. Like, what he says is true."
— Ali Gilkeson [00:13:36 → 00:13:52]Unique Instruments in Worship: "So probably the most unique instrument that we've used is thing called the Jingling Johnny, which my husband plays."
— Ali Gilkeson [00:16:58 → 00:17:04]**Bridging the Gap Through Music**: "When you hear our music, you'll hear the words in the message, but there's an invitation to it. That anyone can almost listen to it and get a hold of and be. Be captured by it a little bit, you know?"
— Ali Gilkeson [00:18:38 → 00:18:49]Balancing Parenthood and Careers: "We didn't want to stop our lives to have kids. We just wanted to bring our kids into our lives and be like, hey, this is. This is our ministry."
— Ali Gilkeson [00:20:35 → 00:20:41]The Greatest Gift to Your Child: "I honestly believe one of the greatest gifts you can give your child is for them to witness you living your life and not stopping your life. And so our kids have seen that."
— Ali Gilkeson [00:22:52 → 00:23:02]Bark proactively works to monitor, detect, and alert you to potential issues on your kids' devices. Visit bark.us to learn more about how you can keep your kids safe online. Use the code COLLIDEKIDS to get 15% off Your Bark Technologies Plan !
Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome to another amazing episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, hosted by Christen Clark! This episode delves into the crucial topic of digital safety for kids and families in today's tech-driven world. This week's guest is Chris McKenna, the founder of Protect Young Eyes, a resource dedicated to providing practical solutions to keep children safe online.
Chris brings his expertise to the table, discussing how to navigate the digital landscape, particularly during the summer months when screen time often increases. We cover key factors that heighten digital risk—new places, new people, and new patterns—and offers actionable advice for parents and children to manage these challenges effectively. Open communication, setting boundaries, and understanding the influence of technology on family dynamics are also key points of focus.
You will gain invaluable tips and strategies from this conversation! So, grab your headphones and get ready for an enriching episode that provides essential insights for navigating the digital world safely.Clip Finder:
The Dangers of Technology: "It didn't feel like putting a hundred million people with 100 million choices inside the pockets of amazing, curious, but sometimes impulsive young people was a great idea."
— Chris McKenna [00:04:55 → 00:05:04]"The Hidden Cost of the Internet": "I want every human listening to this, whether you're 4 or 104, to understand that almost everything that we use that's connected to the Internet wasn't designed with human flourishing in mind. Why? ... for kids listening to this, understand that everything you use connected to the Internet wants to make money. That's just the reality of it."
— Chris McKenna [00:11:33 → 00:11:54]The Power of Relationships in Gaming and Social Media: "They know that you'll stay in the game longer because they know, just like God does, that relationships matter."
— Chris McKenna [00:13:54 → 00:14:02]Nighttime Digital Risk for Kids: "There's something about being online at night again, that toxic trio of bedrooms, boredom and darkness that always multiplies digital problems."
— Chris McKenna [00:19:05 → 00:19:13]**Navigating Digital Boundaries for Kids**: "I think that we need to just, with love and curiosity, ask loving, curious questions about what kinds of digital controls are in place in the physical places where my child is spending time."
— Chris McKenna [00:20:34 → 00:20:48]The Importance of Knowing Other Parents: "I just think that's more necessary today that we need to know the parents of the kids that our kids are hanging out with so we can have these conversations, establish a relationship with them."
— Chris McKenna [00:22:31 → 00:23:16]How to Keep Kids Safe Online: "If somebody at a house or a place that you go to wants to show you something on a tablet or a screen or a phone, they always go, whoa, whoa, wait, wait, wait. Before you show me, tell me, what is it that you're trying
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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In this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark invites listeners to explore the impactful work of There's Hope for the Hungry with special guest Dr. Tom Neville. The episode delves into how this wonderful organization in North Georgia serves those in need by providing essential groceries but also sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. You will learn about how the whole family can participate in the ministry, kids and adults alike, as they spread hope and compassion through this ministry. Join in for stories of faith, service, and the profound impact of serving others' physical and spiritual needs by putting our faith into action. Plus Kids Only Segment featuring Benjamin!
Go to thereshopeforthehungry.org to learn more about this organization and ways your family can get involved.
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"Faith and Action": "Our ministry really is about evangelism. It's about sharing the gospel with families that are in need. And, of course, we meet their physical need with the food, but we also help with their spiritual needs."
— Tom Neville [00:04:35 → 00:04:48]"Teaching Practical Faith": "And that's one of the great things about this ministry, is it really teaches people really how to share their faith at a very practical level, just to show their compassion for people."
— Tom Neville [00:08:04 → 00:08:15]Passion for Missions: "Missions was really what lit my fire for Jesus, if you will."
— Tom Neville [00:13:43 → 00:13:47]"Feeding Communities with Large-Scale Donations": "We actually have to purchase food from area food banks. And so we purchase food from the food banks that represent the counties in which we have our locations."
— Tom Neville [00:16:20 → 00:16:31]Unexpected Caregivers in America: "Sometimes we have parents that have made some poor decisions, and so their children are back living with their grandparents, and maybe the grandparents weren't really planning on that. They weren't. They weren't expecting, you know, in their sixties, seventies, and sometimes even into their eighties, taking care of children that are, you know, that are in elementary school."
— Tom Neville [00:19:06 → 00:19:28]The Benefit of Ministry: "We live in a world and a society where it's so much me, me, and what can I get and what do I have? And so for them to see that we are really involved in giving to others, putting the needs and the priorities of others ahead of ourselves, but also mainly to make sure that they don't just have what they need for that day or for a few days or a few weeks, but they have what they need for all of eternity. And that is a relationship with Jesus."
— Tom Neville [00:24:00 → 00:24:30]Involving Children in Ministry: "But each one of those boxes, they understand that that box represents an opportunity for someone from our ministry to be able to share the gospel one on one, eyeball to eyeball with
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome to a very exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast. Host Christen Clark brings you an inspiring guest today—Daniel Gil, a champion on "American Ninja Warrior" and only the 4th man in history to achieve total victory over Mount Midoriyama.
Daniel's journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and determination. From his childhood adventures on playgrounds to becoming a pro-level ninja athlete, Daniel shares how he has entrusted his dreams to God, embracing every obstacle with prayer and praise. He opens up about overcoming personal challenges, including a period of inactivity and obesity, and reveals how his love for movement and training guided him back to physical fitness. Listeners will dive deep into Daniel’s experiences on American Ninja Warrior, where he faced numerous rejections before achieving phenomenal success. He discusses the importance of embracing the process rather than just focusing on the end goal and how his faith has been a crucial factor in his journey. Additionally, Daniel shares insights on mental wellness, nutrition, and the interconnectedness between physical, mental, and spiritual strength.
So, grab your headphones and get ready for an episode filled with inspiring stories, powerful life lessons, and a whole lot of faith in Jesus. Plus Kids Only Segment featuring Fisher!
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"Perseverance and Faith in American Ninja Warrior": "God, thank you for this opportunity. I'm so grateful to get to do something that I love. Now, God, with your help, give me the strength to do what I planned. I believe I'm strong enough, I believe I'll be fast enough, and I believe I can finish this course and hit that buzzer. And I'm going to lift up my hands and give you glory."
— Daniel Gil [00:12:28 → 00:12:44]Overcoming Failure: "Sometimes the greatest ministry that we can give others is show them what it looks like to fall and fail, but get back up quickly and get back up stronger than ever."
— Daniel Gil [00:19:08 → 00:19:18]Put God First: "Seek first the kingdom of God and live righteously and all these things will be added to you."
— Daniel Gil [00:25:20 → 00:25:25]Upside-Down Leadership: "If you want to be first, be last. If you want to be the greatest, be the least, be the servant of everybody else and be willing to wash their feet."
— Daniel Gil [00:26:04 → 00:26:11]Miraculous Marathon: "I said, God, I know what the Bible says, if you need to give me the strength to beat this rope, you can give me supernatural strength like you did Samson in the Bible to defeat the Philistine army."
— Daniel Gil [00:27:42 → 00:28:40]"Faith and Triumph During the Pandemic": "And I said, God, if you brought me this far once, I'll still train, I'll still do my best, but I believe that you're going to bring me here again. And so the next year, I came back in the middle of 2020, and during the whole worldwide lockdown and the pandemic, I came back
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome to another fun episode of The Collide Kids Podcast! In this episode, host Christen Clark dives into the wonderful world of Vacation Bible School (VBS) with a special guest, Amy Fenton from Orange. Amy, who boasts 30 years of experience in kids ministry, plays a crucial role in creating and directing of VBS curriculum and providing support to churches across the nation. The episode explores why Amy prefers to call VBS "VERY BEST SUMMER", and how it offers a week filled with fun, fellowship, and faith. The historical evolution of VBS is discussed, tracing its origins from the late 1800s to today's dynamic and inclusive programs designed to celebrate Jesus and create memorable experiences. Amy shares personal insights and heartwarming stories from her extensive involvement, highlighting the significance of VBS in fostering community and helping kids make pivotal decisions to follow Jesus.
You will get excited and inspired to participate in VBS this Summer. And don't miss Christen's special Mother's Day poem write by ChatGPT! Plus Kids Only Segment featuring Blake!
Go to thinkorange.com/vbs to learn how your church can Start the Party!
Special Thanks to our editor Jay Lee from provisionpods.com.Clip Finder:
**Exploring Faith Through Fun**: "VBS is a super fun week during the year for kids to come to your church and to have a blast with a big group of friends. They get to learn about Jesus. They get to play games, eat snacks, watch some cool bible stories acted out on the stage, just hang with their friends."
— Amy Fenton [00:08:07 → 00:08:28]Impact of Childhood Religious Experiences: "But my mom was always super passionate about VBS because that's when she became a Christian at VBS, when she was a little girl. And she still, to this day, if you asked her, she is 70 years old, and she will still tell you, that was such a special moment in her life and what an impact vbs had."
— Amy Fenton [00:11:30 → 00:11:50]Importance of Fun in Children's Lives: "I think fun is the most important thing in a kid's life, especially in the summer."
— Amy Fenton [00:13:13 → 00:13:18]**Inspiring Youth Leadership in Community Programs**: "They weren't there as a helper. They truly led my kids really, really well."
— Amy Fenton [00:21:45 → 00:21:51]Adapting Education for Modern Kids: "I mean, that's the question we even ask ourselves every year is like, okay, is the way we did it this year still relevant for this new wave of kids, this new audience? Because I feel like we always have to be willing to change and adapt for the kids that we're leading."
— Amy Fenton [00:23:25 → 00:23:42]Spiritual Celebrations: "That's the day where we always present the plan of salvation and tell kids how much God loves them, and we want to celebrate the good news of Jesus."
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Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
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Welcome to a thrilling new episode of the Collide Kids Podcast hosted by Christen Clark! Today, we have the amazing pleasure of chatting with the incredibly talented Davy Liu, an artist and animator whose magical touch graced some of Disney’s most beloved films like "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," and "The Lion King." Not only has Davy worked in big-time animation, but following a spiritual calling from Jesus, he launched his own company, Kendu Films, focusing on creating animated stories with biblical themes. From childhood tales in Taiwan to shaping biblical narratives on the big screen, Davy’s journey is a testament to the power of creativity and faith that we can do all things through Christ. So grab your sketchbook and let's dive into a conversation that’s as inspiring as it is enlightening with the one and only Davy Liu. Plus kids only segment featuring Summer Jones. Don't forget to share this episode with friends and family, and remember, creativity starts with just one sheet of paper!
Check out Davy's exciting animation projects at kendukids.com.
Special thanks our editor Jay Lee from provisionpods.com!Clip Finder:
Inspirational Career Changes: "So 1998, after I worked, I left Disney, went to work for George on Star wars. In that two years, God gave me this wonderful revelations. Davy, yes, you can do it."
— Davy Liu [00:10:47 → 00:10:57]Inspirational Leap: "So Kendu took a giant leaf of faith and he left the dinosaurs and he went to pursue his giant leaf dream."
— Davy Liu [00:12:23 → 00:12:29]Innovative Family Entertainment: "That's going to be my book of revelations for twelve animated film in the next twelve years in the main theaters that every family will enjoy. Something that's wholesome, something that's biblical and something that is not churchy."
— Davy Liu [00:13:12 → 00:13:25]Creative Visualization Techniques: "When I read the Bible, I see pictures. I don't read Bible like everybody else read Bible. When I read bibles, I go off on this la la land, and I have this wonderful imaginations."
— Davy Liu [00:18:04 → 00:18:14]Embracing Youthful Energy at Any Age: "I'm 55, and I'm acting more like an eight year old, but my daughter's 27. She's more like a 72."
— Davy Liu [00:19:30 → 00:19:36]Collector's Edition Books Announcement: "Yeah, I have this beautiful picture of books. They come in a new set. We just came out with a new set. There's six of them in this beautiful carton, a collector's box."
— Davy Liu [00:23:09 → 00:23:19]Fashion Faux Pas on the Court: "I have to hold this boxers both hands. And then the inspirational came to me. I came out to the basketball court because I didn't want to let down Bruce Lee. So I pulled those boxers up to my chest and, boy, nice and snug."
— Davy Liu [00:25:17 → 00:25:30]Bark proactively works to monitor, detect, and alert you to potential issues on your kids' devices. Visit bark.us to learn more about how you can keep your kids safe online. Use the code COLLIDEKIDS to get 15% off Your Bark Technologies Plan !
Yancy loves Christmas music and is happy to put her own fingerprint and sound on this Christmas classic, which was inspired by her son who fell in love with the song last Christmas. This song tells of our mission in life, to spread the joy of Jesus with everyone we know wherever we go. Let’s GO TELL IT!
Listen here!
Watch the lyric video here!Support the show
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