The Collide Kids Podcast

05/29/2025

Welcome to the season finale episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! My guest this week is Brian Dixon —author, podcaster, business coach, and co-founder of Hope*Writers —for an episode packed with encouragement, practical tips, and a dose of hope just in time for summer.

Brian shares step-by-step advice on how to build, not just write, a book. Discover why everyone has a story worth sharing, and how tough moments in your life can be transformed into hope-filled messages for others.

🥳 Thank you for tuning in all season! Wishing you an amazing summer—And remember, God loves you so much! 💚

05/20/2025

This week on The Collide Kids Podcast, my guest is Aaron Collier— manager of host development for communities at WinShape Camps (yes, the one started by the Chick-fil-A folks! 🐔✨).

Aaron shares his journey from children’s pastor to leading camps that now reach 100+ cities (and even go international!). He talks about why camp matters, how it builds faith, and what makes a week at WinShape so unforgettable—think shaving cream battles, Jesus-centered fun, and epic family dance parties! 💥🙌

You’ll laugh at Aaron’s Diet Coke mishap and hear how camp can help kids discover their gifts and calling—plus, there’s info on summer jobs, scholarships, and how families can get involved.

🎧 Tune in and get ready for a fun, faith-filled episode packed with encouragement and camp magic!

05/15/2025

🚨 GIVEAWAY EXTENDED 24 HOURS! 🚨

Okay, y’all really came through for the Kids Ministry Leader Nominations giveaway (those entries made my day! 🥹),
BUT for the Family Prize… several people shared posts, but didn’t tag us — so we couldn’t see who you were! 😂 No tag = no entry!

I’m giving you ONE MORE CHANCE to win some amazing resources and a Chick Fil A giftcard! 🎉🎁
It’s easy:
✅ Post about your favorite episode of The Collide Kids Podcast
✅ AND TAG US in your post or story — otherwise we won’t see it! 🙈

💡 Want it even easier?
➡️ Share THIS post to your story and tag us!

That’s it! You’ll be entered to win!

Let’s do this! 💥 You might be the only entry, which means your chances are 🔥🔥🔥

05/13/2025

My guest this week is Jared Greer , “American Ninja Warrior” contestant and the founder of Overcoming Obstacles Ministries.

Jared shares his incredible journey from youth pastor to Ninja Warrior competitor and explains how his passion for Jesus and overcoming challenges led him to create a traveling ninja obstacle course ministry. He tells behind-the-scenes stories of his TV appearances—including his appearance THIS season, and offers practical advice on facing your fears, bouncing back after setbacks, and sharing your faith with friends. This is such an exciting episode you do not want to miss! 🏃🏼‍♂️🎙️

05/08/2025

🌷Mother's Day is just around the corner, so I was elated to welcome two incredible guests—Brooke McGlothlin, founder of and author of "Praying for Teen Boys", and Stacey Thacker, writer, speaker, and author of "Praying for Teen Girls". These two moms share candid stories and heartfelt wisdom about the power of prayer in parenting, reminding families that prayer isn’t a last resort—it’s the first and best thing we can do for our kids.

Brooke and Stacey talk about their new books geared specifically for parenting teen boys and girls, sharing why boys and girls need unique prayers and support. They open up about tough parenting moments, and why letting go and trusting God is the ultimate act of faith in motherhood.

Don’t miss this encouraging and hope-filled episode—perfect for moms, dads, and anyone wanting to leave a legacy of faith.

Listen to this week's episode and then comment below your mom's greatest superpower! 💥🦸‍♀️

04/29/2025

🎙 My guest this week is Darren Goodrich, children’s pastor at LifePointe Church, longtime ministry leader, and dad of three, for a super practical conversation all about prayer and how it can shape family life.

We discuss why prayer doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating—even if you’re starting today! Darren introduces his simple “Pray WITH God” method using the acronym WITH, making prayer easy and memorable for both kids and parents.

Darren encourages every family to simply “start where you are,” reminding us that there’s no wrong time to begin making faith part of daily life. This is a GREAT episode to share with a friend! 🙏



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04/27/2025

Check out the 200th episode of the Collide Kids Podcast on our Youtube channel with my friends Christie Penner Worden & Kim Hudson! 🎉🎉

We’re celebrating a huge milestone on the Collide Kids Podcast—episode 200! Host Christen Clark throws a sparkly, joy-filled party with two of her favorite f...

04/23/2025

We’re celebrating a huge milestone on the Collide Kids Podcast—episode 200! My guests this week are Christie Penner Worden and Kim Hudson. This episode is all about friendship, following God’s call beyond the church walls, and discovering how faith and fun intersect in all parts of life.

Christie and Kim share about their beautiful Christ-centered friendship and what to look for in good friends. They also talk about their unique jobs at . They encourage both kids and grown-ups that God uses a wide variety of gifts, passions, and vocations to build his kingdom.

Celebrate this fun milestone with us by leaving a review of The Collide Kids Podcast on your favorite pod app, and enter to win one of our 2 exciting giveaways (Details for the Giveaway on a previous post) 🎉 ⏩

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04/22/2025

It's the 200th episode!!!🤩🎉🎉 So excited to share this conversation about friendships from 2 really great friends Kim Hudson & Christie Penner Worden! Check it out!

We’re celebrating a huge milestone on the Collide Kids Podcast—episode 200! Host Christen Clark throws a sparkly, joy-filled party with two of her favorite friends and ministry leaders, Christie Penner Worden and Kim Hudson. This episode is all ab...

04/18/2025

✨Oh Yeah! I’ve put on my sequin jacket to celebrate a HUGE milestone — The Collide Kids Podcast is about to hit 200 episodes!! 🎉💃

And to celebrate, we’re doing not one—but TWO amazing giveaways! 🙌

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILIES: Win a prize pack full of goodies like "The Worry-Free Parent" by Sissy Goff, "Draw the Scriptures" by Julie Parido, "There's an Elephant on My Chest" by Caris Snider, a Chick-fil-A gift card, and more!
👉 To enter:
1️⃣ Leave a rating & review for the podcast
2️⃣ Share a Collide Kids Podcast post on Facebook or Instagram & tag us!

👩‍🏫 KIDMIN LEADERS: Your prize pack includes books from Brittany Nelson, Vanessa Myers, Esther Moreno, Yancy, Kim Botto, AND a lifetime membership to Jim Wideman's NextGen Leader Lab!
👉 To enter:
1️⃣ Leave a rating & review on your favorite podcast app
2️⃣ Tag your Kidmin leader (or yourself!) in the 200th episode post and tell us why they’re awesome. (More nominations = better chance to win!)

🚨 Entries close May 12 — Winners announced May 14!
Let’s celebrate 200 episodes together in style! ✨💥

04/15/2025

My guest this week is Korey Klein, director of SuperStart at Christ in Youth, who provides his insights into nurturing faith in Gen Alpha pre-teens.

Korey shares about the dynamic SuperStart events, where fourth through sixth graders experience energetic worship and gospel lessons. Highlighting Gen Alpha's digital-native upbringing and strong family influences, Korey stresses the essential role of parents and other family members in shaping faith.

Tune in to hear Korey's advice on using gifts to serve God, regardless of age, and join in on the family discussion questions provided to spark meaningful conversations.