What does it look like to lead your family on mission while serving in ministry?

In this episode, Sean Hyde is joined by Justin Edge and Christy Kirk for an honest conversation about balancing family and ministry. Together they explore how to establish family values, help children discover their own calling, navigate the challenges of ministry life, and intentionally bring your family into the mission God has called you to.

Whether you're a kids pastor, ministry leader, or church volunteer, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement for leading both your ministry and your family with purpose.

In this episode:

• Building family values that last
• Bringing your family into the mission of ministry
• Helping children discover their own calling
• Protecting your family from ministry burnout
• Creating healthy rhythms between church and home
• Raising the next generation to love and serve Jesus

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Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to the podcast

01:05 Why family values matter

05:15 Creating and living out your family values

10:20 Bringing your family into the mission

16:10 Sharing the wins and protecting your family from ministry challenges

22:10 Helping your children discover their own calling

31:15 Creating healthy rhythms between ministry and family

37:30 Ministry moments that shaped our families

44:15 Final encouragement

What does innovation actually look like in kids ministry? In this episode, we sit down with Andy, Shawn and Delia to explore how leaders can stay creative, adaptable, and effective in a constantly changing world. From understanding ministry life cycles to knowing when to pivot or persevere, this conversation is packed with practical insight. We also dive into how to bring your team along the journey, pitch ideas to senior leadership, and start small without losing vision. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a ministry rut or unsure how to move forward, this episode will help you think differently and lead with confidence.

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00:00 – Intro & episode setup
01:10 – Meet Andy, Shawn and Delia + topic introduction (innovation & entrepreneurship)
03:00 – Innovation in kids ministry: adapting methods for Gen Alpha
05:20 – Feedback loops: evaluating what’s working (and what’s not)
07:30 – Knowing when to stop, pivot, or evolve a ministry
10:00 – Understanding the ministry life cycle (vision → systems → decline)
13:40 – Avoiding “ruts” and robotic thinking in leadership
16:00 – Leading innovation without losing your team
19:00 – Bringing stakeholders into the process early
21:30 – Drawing ideas out of your team (not just leading with your own)
24:30 – Identity vs ideas: letting go in leadership
27:00 – Pitching innovation to senior leadership effectively
30:00 – Using research, data, and preparation to support ideas
33:00 – Real example: launching a podcast (and adapting the vision)
37:30 – Starting small: pilot programs and beta testing
41:00 – Minimum viable product mindset in ministry
43:30 – Building while flying: innovation in real time
45:30 – Practical example: early check-in systems (start somewhere)
48:00 – Dreaming forward: what innovation could look like
50:00 – Final thoughts: small beginnings and faithfulness
51:30 – Outro

What does it really mean to raise resilient kids in today’s world? In this episode, we sit down with Christie, Matt and Andre to unpack the true meaning of resilience and why it matters more than ever. From emotional wellbeing to leadership in ministry, we explore how kids can learn to process challenges, recover, and grow forward rather than just “bounce back.” This conversation blends practical insight with real-life experience, helping kids leaders and parents build environments where resilience can thrive. If you’re passionate about equipping the next generation to navigate life with strength and faith, this episode is for you.

00:00 – Intro & episode overview
01:15 – Meet Matt and Andre
03:40 – What resilience actually means today
07:10 – Moving beyond “just shake it off”
10:25 – Why emotional awareness matters for kids
14:05 – The role of leaders and parents in building resilience
18:30 – Helping kids process challenges in a healthy way
22:45 – Real-life examples from ministry and leadership
27:10 – Creating environments where resilience can grow
31:20 – Practical tools for kids leaders
35:40 – Faith, identity, and resilience
39:15 – Final thoughts and encouragement
41:00 – Outro