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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