Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGen

The Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast is where you can hear from top leaders in children’s ministry, student ministry and family ministry. You’ll learn the principles and practices they use to lead families with the goal of helping you maximize the potential in your ministry. For more content and notes, head to nickblevins.com.

Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGen is a religion podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 311 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGen, a religion show with 311 episodes published.

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  Episode #313

  Episode 313: Building a Kids Ministry Curriculum for Churches with Brian Mosley and Nancy Matossian

  Aug 4, 202631 min

  What happens when one of the world's largest Christian streaming platforms turns its attention to children's ministry? In this episode, Nick Blevins sits down with Brian Mosley and Nancy Matossian from RightNow Media to discuss the launch of RightNow Kids , a brand-new curriculum created to equip churches, volunteers, and parents to disciple kids more effectively. They share the story behind the project, what makes the curriculum different, and why empowering families throughout the week—not just on Sundays—is central to their vision. Whether you're serving in a large ministry or a small volunteer-led church, this conversation offers practical insights into creating engaging, gospel-centered experiences that help kids grow in their faith. Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Brian Mosley and Nancy Matossian 01:32 – Why RightNow Media entered the kids ministry space 03:13 – Nancy's journey to joining the RightNow Kids team 05:00 – What the RightNow Kids curriculum includes 08:00 – Building a three-year discipleship experience 09:32 – Pricing and making curriculum accessible for churches 11:12 – Supporting volunteers and partnering with parents 14:12 – The parent app and extending discipleship beyond Sunday 17:38 – Why the curriculum was designed with smaller churches in mind 20:45 – The three pillars: God's Family, God's Story, and God's Character 23:22 – Flexible scheduling and customizing the curriculum calendar 25:15 – Early feedback from churches using RightNow Kids 26:50 – Onboarding support and launching successfully 27:55 – Free sample lessons and where to learn more 30:15 – Lessons learned and what's next for RightNow Kids

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  Episode #312

  Episode 312: Shepherding and Discipling Volunteers with Kristi McElheney

  Jul 30, 202628 min

  Shepherding and Discipling Volunteers with Kristi McElheney Healthy children's ministries are built on healthy volunteers—but recruiting volunteers is only the beginning. In this episode, Kristi McElheney shares her memorable "donut" framework for shepherding and discipling volunteers, emphasizing that effective ministry starts with Jesus, grows from a leader's identity in Christ, and flourishes through intentional investment in volunteers. Kristi explains why leaders must first anchor their own identity in God rather than ministry success, how to build meaningful relationships with volunteers, and practical ways to disciple teams through onboarding, training, observation, and feedback. Whether you're leading a handful of volunteers or an entire ministry team, this conversation will encourage you to move beyond volunteer management and into true spiritual leadership. Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Kristi McElheney and her ministry journey 01:32 – The "donut" analogy for discipling volunteers 02:16 – Why Jesus is the foundation of every volunteer strategy 03:37 – The leader's identity: why the glaze comes before the sprinkles 07:02 – The volunteers as the "sprinkles" and the discipleship cycle 07:49 – Avoiding the trap of finding your identity in ministry success 09:38 – Practical tools for discovering your God-given identity and purpose 13:41 – Four steps to disciple volunteers: onboarding, training, observation, and feedback 16:48 – Why observation isn't criticism—it's an investment in growth 19:12 – Having difficult conversations with volunteers through relationship, not authority 22:42 – Moving beyond volunteer management into genuine discipleship 23:14 – Building relationships through prayer, conversations, and intentional follow-up 25:31 – Creating volunteer trainings that foster spiritual growth, not just logistics 26:47 – Why discipleship should be woven into every ministry environment 27:20 – How to connect with Kristi McElheney If you've ever struggled to recruit, retain, or shepherd volunteers, this episode offers practical wisdom and biblical encouragement to help you cultivate a thriving, spiritually healthy volunteer team.

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  Episode #311

  Episode 311: Spiritual Warfare Within Your Ministry with Beth Guckenberger

  Jul 21, 202630 min

  Spiritual Warfare Within Your Ministry with Beth Guckenberger What if one of the biggest challenges in ministry isn't what you can see- but what you can't? In this episode, Beth Guckenberger shares practical, biblical wisdom on recognizing and responding to spiritual warfare in ministry. Drawing from decades of missionary work, leading an international orphan care organization, and her experience serving as an interim senior pastor during the pandemic, Beth explains why ministry leaders should stop living defensively and start leading with spiritual confidence. Together, Nick and Beth discuss how children's ministry leaders can identify the enemy's tactics, build stronger relationships with church leadership, cultivate authentic community, and equip the next generation to understand spiritual warfare without fear. If you've ever felt discouraged, isolated, or overwhelmed in ministry, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and practical tools for standing firm in Christ. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and welcoming Beth back to the podcast 00:27 – Beth's ministry journey, family, and recent updates 01:53 – The story behind Throw the First Punch 02:10 – Why spiritual warfare is often overlooked in the church 02:55 – Leading a church through the pandemic and a life-changing staff meeting 04:30 – Shifting from a defensive mindset to spiritual offense 05:33 – Lessons from serving as an interim senior pastor 08:47 – Building empathy and stronger relationships with church leadership 11:15 – Finding a balanced biblical view of spiritual warfare 12:04 – Why children's ministry leaders are significant spiritual targets 12:55 – Confession, community, and staying spiritually healthy 14:23 – The importance of authentic relationships and accountability 15:11 – Overcoming loneliness in ministry through intentional community 17:00 – Teaching children about spiritual warfare without creating fear 17:57 – Beth's children's book series and equipping families 20:05 – Helping kids understand God's victory over evil 21:09 – Living with confidence because Christ has already won 22:06 – Bringing God's light into dark places 23:49 – Spiritual warfare on the mission field versus everyday ministry 26:52 – Recognizing discouragement and conflict as ministry leaders 28:29 – Where to connect with Beth and learn more about her ministry 29:19 – Final encouragement and closing remarks

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  Episode #310

  Episode 310: Intergenerational Ministry with Christina Embree

  Jul 14, 202624 min

  Intergenerational Ministry with Christina Embree What does it take to build a church where every generation grows together in faith? In this episode, Christina Embree, founder of Refocus Ministry, shares how churches can move beyond simply having multiple generations under one roof to creating meaningful relationships that lead to lifelong discipleship. Christina unpacks the difference between multigenerational and intergenerational ministry, explains why authentic relationships are essential for passing on faith, and offers practical ways churches can cultivate stronger connections through prayer, service, and intentional community. She also discusses how churches can better equip parents, empower volunteers, and create a culture where every generation learns from one another. Whether you're a children's ministry leader, pastor, volunteer, or parent, this conversation is filled with practical ideas to help your church become a place where faith is shared across generations. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to Christina Embree and Refocus Ministry 02:10 – What is intergenerational ministry? 03:48 – Why intergenerational discipleship matters 05:18 – Moving from connection to meaningful relationships 07:16 – Practical ways churches can build intergenerational ministry 08:42 – Small groups, volunteers, and deeper relationships 10:30 – Creating church-wide opportunities across generations 12:13 – Serving together as a pathway to discipleship 12:42 – Thin vs. thick intergenerational ministry 15:29 – How different cultures approach intergenerational relationships 17:26 – Equipping parents and caregivers for discipleship at home 20:29 – Helping volunteers strengthen family discipleship 22:25 – Practical ways to encourage parents every week 23:50 – How to connect with Christina and Refocus Ministry

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  Episode #309

  Episode 309: 3 Ways to Draw Kids In and Keep Them There with Corinne Noble

  Jul 8, 202630 min

  3 Ways to Draw Kids In and Keep Them There with Corinne Noble How do you create a kids ministry that children don't just attend—but genuinely want to come back to week after week? In this episode, Chris sits down with Corinne Noble to discuss three practical strategies that help churches attract kids, engage them in meaningful relationships, and empower them to grow into lifelong followers of Jesus. From creating unforgettable first impressions to building authentic connections and giving kids opportunities to serve, Corinne shares actionable ideas that leaders of churches of every size can begin implementing right away. Whether you're leading a large children's ministry or serving in a small church, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways to help you create an environment where kids can thrive. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and welcoming Corinne Noble back to the podcast 00:43 – Corinne shares ministry updates, curriculum, coaching, and consulting 01:32 – Why attracting kids requires intentionality—not just big events 03:17 – Way #1: Create an unforgettable experience 03:40 – Why environments matter more than we think 04:29 – Creating a great first-time guest experience 05:30 – Avoiding church jargon and insider language 06:01 – The importance of follow-up after a family's first visit 06:42 – Training volunteers to create consistent, high-quality experiences 08:44 – Why we shouldn't assume kids know Bible stories or church terminology 11:55 – Way #2: Engage kids in meaningful relationships 12:13 – Helping kids build friendships with peers their own age 13:31 – Practical ways to encourage connection in churches of every size 14:12 – The value of consistent small group leaders 15:12 – Engaging kids with God and His Word every week 17:24 – Why relationships are key to long-term ministry impact 18:34 – Way #3: Empower kids to grow and lead 19:22 – Asking open-ended questions that invite participation 20:28 – Giving kids opportunities to serve in ministry 21:42 – The two biggest factors that keep kids connected to church long-term 23:29 – What age should kids begin serving? 25:21 – Corinne's own childhood leadership experience and ministry calling 26:12 – Where to connect with Corinne and learn about KMC Ministries 27:36 – Social media, reels, and reaching the next generation of ministry leaders 30:12 – Final thoughts and wrap-up If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another children's ministry leader who would benefit from these practical insights.

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