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Keys for Kids is a daily storytelling show based on the Keys for Kids children's devotional. Hosted by Zach, this podcast combines Scripture readings with captivating stories that illustrate essential Biblical principles. With Zach's creative voices bringing characters to life, listeners embark on a faith-filled journey. Tune in to discover the keys to growing in faith and understanding God's love. Produced by Keys for Kids Ministries, this podcast is a treasure trove to help young hearts gr ...
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Unlocked is a daily teen devotional, centered on God’s Word. Each day’s devotion—whether fiction, poetry, or essay—asks the question: How does Jesus and what He did affect today’s topic? With daily devotions read by our hosts, Natalie and Dylan, and questions designed to encourage discussion and a deeper walk with Christ, Unlocked invites teens to both engage with the Bible and to write and submit their own devotional pieces.
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Cross Formed Kidmin

Ryan Coatney, Sam Luce, Hunter Williams

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Welcome to the Cross Formed Kidmin podcast. A weekly children's ministry podcast made for kidmin pastors, leaders, and volunteers. Every Tuesday your hosts Ryan, Hunter, and Sam, realease a brand new episode discussing key topics, answering questions, and sharing insights from our combined 60 years of experience with kid and family ministry. We know that leading a kids ministry in todays ever changing world can feel overwhelming , if not impossible! Busy schedules, disengaged families, and s ...
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Welcome to "Legacy-Minded Leadership with James and Maria," where purpose meets impact. Join us on a transformative journey that will unlock the keys to intentional living, spiritual growth, and personal development to leave a lasting positive impact. Discover how to design a life of significance, identify your unique gifts, and lead yourself well so you will be qualified to lead others. Dive into rich discussions on faith, family, and self-discovery, gaining insights that will redefine the ...
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READ: MATTHEW 9:9-12; LUKE 5:27-32 Have you ever wished you were invited to an exclusive event? A movie premier, a party, or a concert with front row VIP seats? Years ago, I watched interviews with celebrities who talked about the exciting invitations they’d been offered. If only I could be like them, I thought. And I wasted time being jealous and …
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Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:6-11 Elin was trying to concentrate on her math lesson when her mother appeared in the doorway of her room. "How's the homework coming?" Mom asked. Elin shrugged. "We're having a test tomorrow, and I'm afraid I won't pass it. I can't seem to study." She let out a big sigh. "Since Dad went to rehab, my mind is always somewhe…
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READ: PHILIPPIANS 4:4-9; JAMES 1:21-27 Picture this: You’re walking through a beautiful garden, admiring the carefully planted flowers and foliage and appreciating their beauty. Then, you look closer and notice some things that the gardener definitely didn’t plant: weeds! They seem to crop up everywhere, even when we didn’t plant them. In a way, ou…
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Bible Reading: Genesis 3:9-13 Aria flipped open a small manual that had come with their new toaster and started reading. "Some of these warnings are funny!" she said to Mom. "Listen. 'Do not put under water. Do not touch hot surfaces. Do not put fingers in slots.' Anybody with any sense at all would know not to do those things. Why do they write th…
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READ: ISAIAH 54:7-14; JOHN 16:33; ROMANS 8:31-39 Eight centuries before Christ’s birth, a Hebrew girl clung to her mother’s leg. Rumors of war loomed over Judah like an ominous raincloud. The ruthless Assyrians pressed against the northern border. Could Judah’s towns withstand an attack? Northern tribes had already fallen. The little girl’s future …
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READ: PSALMS 31:20; 62:6-8; JUDE 1:1, 20-21; 2 TIMOTHY 4:18 It’s hard to feel safe. Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, many of us have grown up with an awareness of terrorism and the need for precautions like metal detectors at airports and large events. Just in case. Maybe you’ve grown up knowing you could get bullied, jumped, or shot at in …
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Bible Reading: Romans 3:21-24 "Mom, where's Rudy?" asked Joel as he came in after school, looking for his dog. "She's not in the yard." Mom sighed heavily. "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, Joel, but after lunch I found the gate open, and Rudy was gone. I drove all around the neighborhood, but I couldn't find her." Joel groaned and covered his e…
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READ: PSALM 13; ISAIAH 41:9-13; 2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-11 Stuck in this grief I feel like You can’t see But You lift me up You comfort me, once more Eyes fill with tears Start to think of all my fears But You stop those thoughts You give me peace, once more Feeling all alone Wondering where to go But You give direction You hold my hand, once more Pain i…
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Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 "Oh no!" exclaimed Mom when she heard a wail from upstairs. "I bet Katelyn broke something again," said Timothy. "Kate!" Mom called. "What's the problem?" There was no reply, so Mom headed up the stairs with Timothy following close behind. As they reached the top step, Katelyn appeared at Mom's bedroom door. Tim…
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Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter bring on good friend and coach, Jim Wideman, to discuss his top advice for children's ministry leaders. Resources: Everybody Does Better with a Coach by Jim Wideman Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast…
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READ: ROMANS 12:4-8; 1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-27 Mehul balanced the mud-colored bowl in his palms as he stared out at the shore from his small workshop. Down at the ocean’s edge, his friend Sadira was training the young sea dragons, preparing them for the sea riders. Her brother, Taizeen, sat in the sand nearby practicing his harp. The soft plucks interm…
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Bible Reading: John 10:1-5, 14, 27-30 "Brielle, I have a surprise to show you," announced Dad one morning. "Remember the bird's nest I showed you out here?" Dad pointed to a large plant that hung outside the window. "The five eggs in it have all hatched." Brielle's eyes grew wide as her father lifted her onto a chair so she could peek into the nest…
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READ: MATTHEW 25:34-40; 2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-7 Have you ever visited a friend or family member in the hospital? Maybe you brought some of their favorite games or books or movies. While they might have been happy to see you, maybe they weren’t up for games or movies. It can be discouraging, especially if you visit again and again and they aren’t gettin…
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Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 "Mom! Mom!" called Wyatt one morning. "Look what happened!" He clutched a glass jar with holes punched in the lid and some twigs and leaves on the inside. Mom and Emily, Wyatt's little sister, went to see. Mom took the jar, and they peered through the glass. "Oh, cool!" said Mom. "Cool?" wailed Emily. "How can you sa…
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READ: GENESIS 1:26-31; PSALM 139:13-17 As I was washing dishes recently, I got to thinking about how amazing the human body is…and how great the God who created us is. As I picked up each dish and took care of it, I was grateful for my ability to do that. As I felt my heart beating inside, I had a new kind of amazement. From fingers that can grasp …
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Bible Reading: Matthew 4:18-22 Ruben sighed. He wished a fish would take the bait on his hook. At last the bobber began to jiggle. "I've finally got a bite!" Ruben jerked the pole quickly, but there was no fish, and most of the bait was gone. "That must be the big one that got away," Grandpa said with a chuckle as he handed Ruben a fresh worm to pu…
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READ: MATTHEW 6:25-34; 11:28-30; LUKE 2:40-52; EPHESIANS 5:15-17 When you see little kids playing, do you ever find yourself getting a little nostalgic for those “good old days” when you didn’t have any responsibilities? The older we get, the more time we spend on school, chores, part-time jobs, extracurriculars, or volunteer work. Meanwhile, littl…
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Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 Thea turned a page and showed a picture of Papa Bear to her little sister, then continued to read the story aloud. "'Who's been eating my porridge?' growled Papa Bear." Their brother Eamon spoke up. "Papa Bear could have found out who ate it if he had lifted fingerprints from his spoon. Everybody has a different se…
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READ: PSALM 116:1-2; PROVERBS 3:5-6; HEBREWS 13:8; 4:14-16 One of my coworkers approached me about examining our new employee handbook. We just hired a third-party organization as our human resources department, so they redesigned our old handbook. My job was to compare the two. While I was going through them, I came upon a small section titled “op…
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Bible Reading: Mark 4:1-9; Romans 10:17; Philippians 4:8-9 "Sea lion caves," read Graham. He pointed to a sign next to the road along the Oregon coast. "We're there!" Dad nodded and drove into the parking lot. Soon the family stood in the underground viewing area, close enough to see, smell, and hear the roaring creatures. When a torpedo-shaped bod…
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READ: ISAIAH 55:8-9; 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 When I was in high school, I struggled with depression and anxiety. A boy broke my heart, none of my friends understood me, I struggled with family issues at home, and it felt like nothing in my life went right or ever would go right. Psalm 34:18 says, “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves thos…
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Bible Reading: Matthew 19:23-26; John 13:34; Romans 5:6-8 Bandit, Amelia's little piglet, lay in a box. Her faint, wheezing breath was the only clue that she was still alive. As Amelia hung a bulb over the box to give it heat, her cousin Ruby came in. She peered at the still form as Amelia explained what had happened. "That's horrible!" exclaimed R…
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READ: PSALM 32:8; PROVERBS 16:9; MATTHEW 6:25-34; JAMES 4:13-15 I am a planner. I love to plan out my future and what I want to do next. Maybe you’re like me and you find yourself thinking a lot about the future and what comes next. What am I going to do after school today? Or this weekend? Or what am I going to do this summer? What am I going to d…
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Bible Reading: Luke 15:11-24 Amelia was fascinated by the ten tiny piglets squirming around their mother in the pig pen behind the barn. A little piglet with a black spot over her eye became Amelia's favorite. "She looks like a bandit with that black eye, so that's what I'll name her," said Amelia. "She's so cute! I love the way she trots off to ex…
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Description: In this episode, Ryan and Hunter intervew Anne Eby about family worship and kids church. She is a wife, homeschool mom of three, and Kids Ministry Coordinator at Grace Story Church in Nashville, TN. Her desire to give her children a Christ-centered, biblical framework to view life through while discipling them together with other famil…
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READ: PROVERBS 19:11; EPHESIANS 4:31-32 "Oh no, I’ve been bitten!” I cried as my ankles began to itch and burn. Looking down, I saw the culprits scurrying away—tiny ants with the power to inflict pain and leave punctures on my skin. My husband and I were on vacation, and after an amazing—but blisteringly hot—day, we had been grateful for the coolne…
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Bible Reading: John 3:16-17; Romans 6:23; 10:13 Nelson and his parents were spending a few days at the beach, and Nelson loved playing in the water. Today he was having a great time letting the waves carry him up and down as he swam. But then the waves became bigger, and Nelson realized he was too far out and couldn't touch the bottom. "Help!" he c…
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READ: PSALM 119:130; PROVERBS 2:1-5 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a deep sea diver? If you’ve been to the ocean, you know how beautiful it is to see waves crashing on the shore. And yet, when we begin to explore what’s beneath the surface, we see things that are even more beautiful. Deep sea divers find an amazing variety of ma…
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Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 If I don't make any noise when I walk by that house, maybe the dog won't see me, Nolan thought. But the barking, growling dog across the street jumped against the fence around its yard, making a loud bang. Nolan took off. He was out of breath when he got home and slammed the door behind him. "That big dog a…
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READ: NUMBERS 23:19; PSALMS 100:5; 102:25-27; MALACHI 3:6 If you had asked me three years ago if I could ever see my life being what it is today, I would have given a definite “no.” At the time, my family—and world— were in a completely different place. The changes that I’ve gone through were unexpected and unrequested. As you go through life, ther…
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Bible Reading: Romans 8:22-25 Within a few minutes of getting home from school, Mateo talked back to his mother, hit his brother, and gave the dog table food even though Mom had told him not to. He was promptly sent to his room with no electronics. Mateo collapsed onto his bed and groaned. What's up with me today? he thought. Why am I acting like t…
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