The Almost Amazing Podcast

A show for families seeking to raise children who love and follow Jesus, hosted by Jennifer Dennis, Children's Director for the CityRise Network, and produced by Justin Kellough, Media Arts Pastor for the CityRise Network.

The Almost Amazing Podcast is a kids podcast hosted by Jennifer Dennis, with 191 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.

Jennifer Dennis hosts The Almost Amazing Podcast, a kids show with 191 episodes published.

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  Episode #186

  Summer Vibes, Speaking Anxiety & Water Park Chaos

  Aug 5, 202640 min

  Welcome back to The Almost Amazing Podcast from the CityRise Network! Hosted by Jennifer Dennis and produced by Justin Kellough, this episode drops into full "summer vibe" mode while co-host Ashley is away. Jennifer and Justin cover a little bit of everything in this unstructured chat: The Reality of Ministry: What parts of church leadership require the most energy (and why hot summer outdoor events are the ultimate test). Public Speaking & Reading the Room: Navigating extemporaneous speaking, pacing, making eye contact, and overanalyzing audience facial expressions. Water Park Survival Stories: Jennifer's terrifying experience getting stuck on a spinning waterslide at Typhoon Texas. Community & Neighborhood Culture: Craving real-life Encanto or Little House on the Prairie community in a world of Nextdoor app drama and tall fences.

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  Episode #183

  AI Relationships, Dating Red Flags, and Why Octopuses are Aliens

  May 13, 202646 min

  Welcome back to The Almost Amazing Podcast! In this episode, Jennifer Dennis, Justin Kellough, and Ashley Miksch dive into the "Wild West" of AI, relationship boundaries, and the unexpected darkness of high school theater. The conversation kicks off with Jennifer's recent call-in to a Houston radio show regarding a major dating dilemma: when is it actually "safe" to give someone a key to your apartment? From there, the team explores the existential "dark corners" of our minds, the ethical minefield of using ChatGPT for professional emails, and a heated debate on whether aliens exist—or if they're already swimming among us as octopuses. Later, the group shifts gears to discuss ministry, the power of storytelling in the Gospels, and the "messenger-teachers" like Phoebe and Lydia in the early church. We wrap up with a "Get to know you" question about weird collections—ranging from salt and pepper shakers to human teeth.

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  Episode #182

  Rethinking Small Talk: Authenticity, Faith, and Finding God in Transitions

  Apr 29, 202643 min

  Welcome to Episode 182 of The Almost Amazing Podcast! In this episode, Jennifer Dennis, Justin Kellough, and Ashley Miksch dive into the art of conversation and the struggle of moving past perfunctory small talk. We explore why the standard "How are you?" often feels like a missed opportunity for real connection and brainstorm better ways to truly see the people around us. From Beth Moore's "concentric circles" of vulnerability to the messy reality of being authentic in a church hallway, we discuss how to navigate relationships with honesty and grace. Plus, we share personal updates on summer student ministry transitions, sermon prep breakthroughs, and what God is actively teaching us through the parables. In this episode, we discuss: Why we should (maybe) stop asking "How are you?" The difference between being authentic, vulnerable, and intimate Justin's experience researching Scripture for his latest sermon Summer student ministry: VBS, camps, and seniors graduating Wrestling with hard questions and the beauty of "deconstruction" that leads back to Christ About

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  Episode #181

  Overcoming Overthinking, Mission Trips to Ecuador, and Medical Mishaps

  Apr 15, 202644 min

  Welcome back to a very special "Reunion Show" edition of The Almost Amazing Podcast! After a long hiatus due to the CityRise "Pathways" campaign, Jennifer Dennis, Justin Kellough, and Ashley Miksch are finally back in the studio to catch up on everything that's been happening in their lives. In this episode, the team dives into the complexities of work relationships, sharing honest stories about the struggle of not letting your boss "get in your head" and the unique challenges of being friends with the people you work for. Ashley shares incredible stories from her recent mission trip to Ecuador with 13 seniors, where they served local villages through One Heart Missions. Meanwhile, Justin discusses his deep dive into Greek midterm studies and the "lent thing" that changed his perspective on secular media. Finally, Jennifer gives us a candid (and slightly hilarious) look at her recent "Spring Break" spent navigating medical appointments.

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  Episode #180

  New Year, New Rules: TikTok, Accountability, & Lessons in Transparency

  Apr 1, 202653 min

  Welcome back to The Almost Amazing Podcast! We are kicking off a brand-new year with some much-needed reflections on growth, digital habits, and the power of honesty. In this episode, Jennifer Dennis, Ashley Miksch, and Justin Kellough dive into their New Year's resolutions for the show—including a new bi-weekly schedule to keep things steady and sustainable. We also have a candid conversation about the "why" behind getting off TikTok, the growing challenges of AI-generated content, and why real accountability is more than just a church buzzword. Plus, Justin shares some behind-the-scenes stories (and a few spelling mishaps) from our church's latest print project. In this episode, we discuss: Setting personal and podcast boundaries for the new year. The struggle with "AI trickery" on social media. The history and impact of "Wesleyan Bands" and partner accountability. Lessons in pastoral care from the latest Knives Out movie.

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