
Karl Bastian's Kidmin Talk
Kidmin Talk is the podcast of Pastor Karl Bastian, aka the "Kidologist," creator of Kidology.org. Karl is a full time children's pastor in Denver, Colorado. He founded Kidology in 1994 pioneering the Internet for children's ministry before Google, YouTube and Yahoo even existed. Visit Kidology.org for thousands of helpful resources, curriculum, recruiting tools, training and much more. Questions, comments, feedback or sponsorship inquiries can be sent to karl@kidmintalk.com.
NOTE: There is an older "Kidmin Talk" from 2008 that goes through episode 141 that Apple refuses to delete due to obsolete tools - THIS is the one you need to be subscribed to. Thanks for your support.
Podcasting since 2013 • 146 episodes
Karl Bastian's Kidmin Talk
Latest Episodes
Kidmin Talk #214 - Kidmin Covenant #7 - Be F.A.T. - Faithful, Available and TEACHABLE
In this episode of Kidmin Talk, Karl dives into Kidmin Covenant #7: A Commitment to Character—a timely reminder that who you are behind the scenes matters just as much as what you do in front of a room full of kids.With transparency, sc...
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Episode 214
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21:30

Kidmin Talk #213 - Kidmin Covenant #6 - Quick to Listen... Slow to Speak
In this episode of Kidmin Talk, Karl explores Kidmin Covenant #6: Character Counts, a convicting call for ministry leaders to lead with integrity, humility, and emotional maturity.Anchored in James 1:19—“Be quick to listen, slow to speak...
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Episode 213
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22:54

Kidmin Talk #212 - Kidmin Covenant #5 - Bible First, Bible Always
In this scripture-centered and passion-fueled episode, Pastor Karl unpacks Kidmin Covenant #5: Use the Bible—a timely challenge for every children’s ministry leader to keep God’s Word front and center in everything they teach and do....
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Episode 212
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33:47

Kidmin Talk #211 - Kidmin Covenant #4 - Prioritizing People Over Programs
In this scripture-packed and heart-led episode, Karl dives into Kidmin Covenant #4: A Relational Priority—a powerful reminder that in the whirlwind of ministry, people must always come before programs.Drawing from years of experience an...
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Episode 211
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21:09

Kidmin Talk #210: Kidmin Covenant #3 - Setting a God Ordained Agenda
In Kidmin Talk #210, Karl unpacks Kidmin Covenant #3: A God-Focused Direction, encouraging leaders to begin each day with spiritual alignment—inviting God to lead their steps, not just bless their to-do lists (Proverbs 16:9). He shares insights...
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Episode 210
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28:47
