We cover a lot today! There’s a quick children’s book chat, some thoughts on simple illustrations that connect with kids, and a few honest reactions from real-life testing (which always matters more than reviews).

We talk about what’s currently happening and what’s coming next, including new curriculum releases, upcoming projects, Apostolic Kids milestones, a training night, and kicking off a new bus route. It’s very much a “here’s what life looks like right now” kind of episode.

Of course, there’s humor mixed in, including a classic dad joke that goes completely off the rails, plus a Victory Segment, bloopers, and a couple of recurring bits that keep things light.

The main conversation zooms out and looks at children’s ministry from a big-picture perspective. Not getting lost in activity, noise, or busyness, but remembering why we’re doing any of it in the first place. It’s less about specifics and more about direction, focus, and staying intentional while still having fun.

If you like episodes that feel like a real conversation, bounce between serious and silly, and reflect what ministry actually feels like week to week, this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play, laugh a little, and leave encouraged. 📍 Find more at ApostolicSundaySchool.com/APN or linktr.ee/apostolicpodcastnetwork 🎥 Check out our new videos at YouTube.com/@ApostolicKids

Timestamps

• Intro (0:00)
• Dad Joke (16:03)
• Victories / Bloopers (19:07)
• Thought from the Notebook (28:20)
• From the Archives (32:40)
• Objectively Cool (36:45)
• Don’t Be Like Mike”y” (39:00)

📅 Released: January 15, 2026

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

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Welcome to 2026! We’re kicking off the year the only way we know how… with a little bit of coffee, a lot of prayer, and our annual "business and vision" training.

In this episode, we are going back to the format of before and also talking about BURN OUT! A hot button topic for many in children’s ministry!

🎧 Hit play, laugh a little, and leave encouraged. 📍 Find more at ApostolicSundaySchool.com/APN or linktr.ee/apostolicpodcastnetwork 🎥 Check out our new videos at YouTube.com/@ApostolicKids

Timestamps

• Blooper Intro (0:00)
• Intro (0:52)
• Dad Joke (4:19)
• Victories / Bloopers (4:59)
• Thought from the Notebook (7:57)
• From the Archives (9:28)
• Objectively Cool (11:19)
• On Fire or Burning Out? (12:36)

📅 Released: January 8, 2026

HUGE thank you yet again to Bro Dylan Mallet from Carmi, IL for helping to edit the audio AND video version of the podcast!

Today we talk about the upcoming year and some of the exciting things it holds it store!

🎧 Hit play, laugh a little, and leave encouraged. 📍 Find more at ApostolicSundaySchool.com/APN or linktr.ee/apostolicpodcastnetwork 🎥 Check out our new videos at YouTube.com/@ApostolicKids

📅 Released: December 18, 2025