We just wrapped up the 2025 Children’s Ministry Conference at Inland Lighthouse—and it was unforgettable. In this special episode, we sit down with Zach and Jessica Leal from Neosho, Missouri, right in the aftermath of a weekend packed with powerful altar calls, hilarious mishaps, and Holy Ghost outpourings.

From award giveaways gone wrong to Brother Zach’s infamous pie-to-the-face math challenge that makes little girls cry—we’re talking bloopers, breakthroughs, and everything in between.

We also share one of the biggest victories of the year: a children’s service pulled together in under an hour that resulted in seven kids receiving the Holy Ghost!

For feedback, bloopers, ideas, or victory reports, email us at info@apostolicsundayschool.com. And check out other Apostolic podcasts in the Apostolic Podcast Network at apostolicsundayschool.com/APN.

We’re not experts—we’re just passionate. Let’s keep reaching kids with the truth.

📅 Released: May 15, 2025

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Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you grow your children’s ministry.

Explore more podcasts and resources at www.apostolicsundayschool.com, check out books, a kid's audio bible and more at www.apostolicchildrensministry.com and connect with us at info@apostolicsundayschool.com. Check out the Apostolic Podcast Network for more great content at www.apostolicsundayschool.com/apn.

Trystan is back and this week we’ve got messed-up object lessons, superhero toddlers, a scripture-quoting mouse (don’t ask), and a reminder that if you’re always the smartest one in the room… it might be time to find a better room. Children’s ministry’s is awesome and wild but worth every second. Give it a listen. Or don’t. But I think you’ll be glad you did.

Timestamps: (0:00) – Intro (1:03) – Dad Joke (4:12) – Blooper Segment: Something’s Wrong Here (8:14) – Victory Report: And Then This Happened… (13:52) – Lesson from Fishing: Clean as You Go (18:21) – Object Lesson: You Are Complete in Him (21:44) – From the Archives: Trystan’s Song (25:15) – Thought from the Notebook: Jesus and the Timeline (29:44) – Final Thought: Go Find a Better Room

📅 Released: May 7, 2025

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Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you grow your children’s ministry.

Explore more podcasts and resources at www.apostolicsundayschool.com, check out books, a kid's audio bible and more at www.apostolicchildrensministry.com and connect with us at info@apostolicsundayschool.com. Check out the Apostolic Podcast Network for more great content at www.apostolicsundayschool.com/apn.

Episode 105 – “Fishin’, Fumbles, and the First Miracle”

This episode is a mix of flying egg yolks, fishing stories, and ministry moments. We’re talking about the real, unfiltered side of Sunday School, where object lessons flop, toddlers host birthday parties two months early, and God still moves.

We also dive into John 2 and Jesus’ first miracle, highlighting how the groundwork for the miraculous often happens in the background, not the spotlight.

Along the way: 🎛️ A tech tip on turning your keyboard into a soundboard 🔨 A bed of nails object lesson 🧠 A reminder that you don’t have to be enough—God already is 🎙️ Plus, a podcast spotlight on Apostolic Children’s Network with Chris and Sam Bradshaw—top-tier content from top-tier people in kidmin

Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 2:13 – Dad Joke 3:07 – Sunday School Bloopers 6:07 – Victory Moments 7:58 – Thoughts from the Notebook 13:30 – Lessons from a Fishing Trip 28:43 – Objectively Cool (Bed of Nails) 1:30 – From the Archives 1:32 – New Resource Spotlight 40:14 – Final Message 44:21 – Outro

Real stories. Real lessons. And a little bit of chaos.

Pueblo Powerhouse – Part 2 with the Kast Family

We had an absolutely incredible time wrapping up Part 2 with the amazing Kast family from Pueblo, Colorado! These folks are doing a phenomenal job leading the bus ministry at their church, and we were so inspired by their heart, their consistency, and their creative approach to reaching kids. You’re going to love hearing their story.

This week, we also brought back a few of your favorite segments:

• Dad Joke of the Week – Because you deserve to cringe and laugh at the same time (1:15)
• Something’s Wrong Here – Our blooper segment featuring those “what just happened?” moments from Sunday (1:30)
• And Then This Happened – A testimony from this past Sunday that reminds us why we do what we do (4:28)

After that, we dive into the full interview with the Kast family (6:53), and trust us—you don’t want to miss a minute of it. Their wisdom, experience, and passion for ministry will leave you both challenged and encouraged.

We held off on a few other regular segments this week because… well, the conversation was just that good and the episode ran longer than expected. But don’t worry—they’ll be back next week!

Outro starts at 1:19:59, where we wrap things up and share a few thoughts for the road.

As always, thank you for joining us. We’re not experts—we’re just passionate about children’s ministry and committed to getting better, together. If you’ve got questions, topic ideas, or just want to say hey, email us at info@apostolicsundayschool.com or hit us up on WhatsApp. And if you’re enjoying the podcast, let someone know!

God bless, and have a fantastic week in children’s ministry!

Foot Trouble, Popcorn Sundays, and Bus Ministry Heroes (Feat. Jess & John Kast)

In this fun episode of the Apostolic Children’s Ministry Podcast, we’re joined by a very special co-host — my daughter! We kick things off with some laughs (and a dad joke), walk through a Sunday School blooper that left me limping, and celebrate an altar moment that made it all worth it.

Then we sit down with Jess and John Kast — an amazing husband-and-wife team from Pueblo, Colorado who are absolutely crushing it in bus ministry and Sunday School. From Popcorn Sundays to wild bus moments, you'll hear stories, strategies, and spiritual encouragement from two people who live and breathe children’s ministry.

We also give a shoutout to Kidmin Backstage with Gabe Baker, another great show from the Apostolic Podcast Network — and trust me, you’ll want to check that one out too.

Whether you're deep in the trenches of children’s ministry or just getting started, this episode is packed with laughs, lessons, and real talk. Thanks for joining us!

⏱️ Episode Index:

• 0:00 – Intro / Shoutout: Kidmin Backstage with Gabe Baker
• 5:19 – Dad Joke of the Day
• 6:29 – Blooper Segment: “Something’s Wrong Here”
• 10:03 – Victory Report: “And Then This Happened…”
• 11:55 – Object Lesson Highlight: “Objectively Cool”
• 16:08 – From the Archives: “Praise Him. Raise Him”
• 23:11 – Main Segment: Guest Interview with Jess & John Kast

📅 Released: April 16th, 2025

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Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you grow your children’s ministry.

Explore more podcasts and resources at www.apostolicsundayschool.com and connect with us at info@apostolicsundayschool.com. Check out the Apostolic Podcast Network for more great content at www.apostolicsundayschool.com/apn.

This episode is packed—and not just with jokes, bloopers, and object lessons (though we’ve got those too). Episode 102 dives into the real moments of children’s ministry: the chaos, the breakthroughs, the doubts, and the growth that happens when we just keep showing up.

We’re rolling out a few new segments this time, including: 🎭 "Something’s Wrong Here" – Our version of a blooper reel, sharing real stories of Sunday School moments gone sideways. (2:49) 🙌 "And Then This Happened…" – Because even in the middle of the mess, God still shows up. (5:32) 📝 "A Thought from the Notebook" – A quick insight that might just help you lead a little better. (8:59) 🎣 "Somethin’ I Learned Fishin’" – A story about worry, boats, and the power of stepping out in faith. (11:00) 💧 "Objectively Cool" – An object lesson on the Oneness of God using nothing but ice, water, and steam. (14:25) 🔥 "From the Archives" – A wild, fire-based lesson about the Holy Ghost (16:50) 🛠 "New Tools for the Toolbox" – A look at Mureka, an AI song tool for Apostolic creatives. (18:52) 📚 "Final Thought" – Maybe kids haven’t changed. Maybe we just need to. (22:48)

Oh, and yes—we’ve got the dad joke. (1:49)

Whether you’ve been in this for 20 years or 20 minutes, this episode is for you. It’s honest. It’s hopeful. And it’s a reminder that messy ministry is still God’s ministry.

Hit play, laugh with us, cringe with us, and most of all—let’s grow together.

📅 Released: April 10th, 2025

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Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you grow your children’s ministry.

Explore more podcasts and resources at www.apostolicsundayschool.com and connect with us at info@apostolicsundayschool.com. Check out the Apostolic Podcast Network for more great content at www.apostolicsundayschool.com/apn.

After a short break following our epic 100th episode, the Apostolic Children’s Ministry Podcast is back—and we’re mixing things up! In this all-new format, we share bite-sized segments custom-built for Sunday School teachers and children’s ministers.

👉 In this kickoff episode:

• Find out what’s changing in the podcast (and why that might be a good thing!)

• Hear the first-ever “Fishing Lessons for Sunday School” segment

• Discover a new object lesson

• Learn how to turn random notes into future lessons

💡 Plus: a segment on the power of study, the danger of pride, and why passing down your experience is one of the greatest things you can do for the Kingdom.

Whether you’ve been teaching Sunday School for years or are just stepping into children’s ministry, hopefully this episode will help.

📅 Released: April 3rd, 2025

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Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you grow your children’s ministry.

Explore more podcasts and resources at www.apostolicsundayschool.com and connect with us at info@apostolicsundayschool.com. Check out the Apostolic Podcast Network for more great content at www.apostolicsundayschool.com/apn.

THIS IS AUDIO ONLY... THE VIDEO VERSION HAS LOTS OF VISUALS!!! https://youtu.be/2bFkEkUxpRU

We can hardly believe it—this is our 100th episode of the podcast AND the 10-year anniversary of our website, Apostolic Sunday School / Children's Ministry! What started as a small spark has grown into a resource hub with hundreds of videos—all created to equip, encourage, and empower those involved in Apostolic children's ministry... and to reach the hearts of children everywhere.

In this special milestone episode, we’ve put together something extra fun:

• Five mini-episodes with our ILC team
• Ten quick guest appearances from some amazing voices in children's ministry
• And a collection of written testimonies from across the Apostolic movement

We're overwhelmed with what all God has done—but even more excited for what He’s doing and GOING TO DO! From Sunday School rooms to bus routes, from puppet shows to prayer meetings—God is moving among our children, and He’s just getting started.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you've been with us since episode one or you're just joining us now—welcome! Let’s keep reaching, teaching, and believing for even greater things.

God has been so good.