
The Collide Kids Podcast | Kid-Friendly Christian Interviews About Faith, Careers, and Family Fun
Welcome to The Collide Kids Podcast, where fun, faith, and learning collide! This show is designed for Christian families and kids, offering inspiring interviews with authors, athletes, musicians, everyday heroes and more. Each episode helps kids discover their purpose, encourages spiritual growth, and highlights the truth that they are loved by God.
We also help parents find discipleship resources—from books and apps to practical tools—so families can grow together in faith. Whether it’s careers, life lessons, or family-friendly adventures, we’re here to help kids explore their potential, grow in faith, and make discipleship fun for the whole family!
Tune in and find the topics that inspire your family’s faith journey!
Episodes
203 episodes
How to Pray WITH God: A Simple Prayer Guide for Kids and Families w/ Darren Goodrich
Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark welcomes Darren Goodrich, children’s pastor at LifePointe Church, longtime ministry leader, and dad of three, for super practical conversation all about prayer and how it can shape family...
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Season 8
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Episode 201
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29:47

How to Celebrate with Confetti, Calling, and Christ-Centered Friends w/ Kim Hudson & Christie P. Worden
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...
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Season 8
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Episode 200
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42:29

How to Connect with Generation Alpha: Digital Natives, Preteens, and Family Discipleship w/ Korey Klein
Welcome to this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark welcomes 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 dynami...
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Season 8
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Episode 199
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35:14

How to Market Christian Movies | Behind the Scenes of Faith and Film w/ Dave Almgren
Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! Join host Christen Clark for a captivating episode with Dave Almgren, a prolific faith-based film marketing expert. From children's pastor to toy store owner and film marketer, Dave's story is a remarkable j...
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Season 8
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Episode 198
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31:19
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How to Spark Imagination and Faith Through Storytelling | Writing, Creativity, and Christian Fantasy w/ Bryan Davis
Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! This week, host Christen Clark chats with Bryan Davis, Christian fantasy author famed for the "Dragons in Our Midst" series.In this episode, Bryan tells the incredible story of transitioning fro...
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Season 8
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Episode 197
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33:04

How to Break Free from Screen Time Overload | Parenting, Faith, and Healthy Tech Habits w/ Erick Vargas
Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark has a thought-provoking conversation with Erick Vargas, a Christian entrepreneur and app developer who focuses on integrating technology with faith.Erick Vargas shares his journey ...
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Season 8
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Episode 196
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33:21

How to Be Christian Illusionists | Magic, Faith, and Fun w/ David & Kylie Knight
Welcome to a magical episode of the Collide Kids Podcast. Join host Christen Clark as she dives into a conversation with David and Kylie Knight, the remarkable husband and wife Christian illusionist team, traveling the world to captivate audien...
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Season 8
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Episode 195
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36:25

How to Include Kids Who Think, Act, or Look Different | Faith, Inclusion, and Friendship w/ Kim Botto
Welcome to another heartwarming episode of the Collide Kids Podcast. This week, host Christen Clark welcomes Kim Botto, a passionate advocate for children with disabilities, neurodivergence, trauma, and behavior challenges.Kim brings dec...
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Season 8
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Episode 194
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39:01
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How to Be an Astronaut | Space, Science, and Bravery w/ Hayley Arceneaux
Welcome to an "out of this world" episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is delighted to be joined by the remarkable Hayley Arceneaux, an astronaut and youngest American to orbit the Earth and a pioneer for many reasons.
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Season 8
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Episode 193
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30:32

How to Help Kids Navigate Grief | Faith and Healing When It Hurts w/ Emily Assell
Join host Christen Clark for an important episode of the Collide Kids Podcast featuring Emily Assell, a bestselling children's book author and speaker. Dive into Emily's journey of exploring grief and God's comforting promises through her new c...
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Season 8
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Episode 192
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33:28

How to Go on a Bible Adventure | Cars, Trucks, and God’s Word w/ Valerie Ellis
Welcome to another episode of the Collide Kids Podcast with your host, Christen Clark. This week, Christen is joined by Valerie Ellis, a creative children's book author and founder of "Our Everyday Parables." Valerie discusses her delight...
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Season 8
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Episode 191
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32:58

How to Jump into Serving God | Finding Purpose and Faith w/ Josh Combs
Join host Christen Clark in a fun episode of the Collide Kids Podcast as she welcomes Josh Combs, a dynamic children's pastor and YouTube creator known as Jumpin Josh.Josh shares his inspiring journey from being asked to start a kids' ch...
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Season 8
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Episode 190
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34:14

How to Be a Paralympic Swimmer | Overcoming Visible Challenges with Faith w/ Gia Pergollini
Welcome to a brand new episode of the Collide Kids Podcast as we kick off Season 8 with an extraordinary guest, Gia Pergolini, a Gold Medalist Paralympic swimmer. Host Christen Clark explores Gia's inspiring journey of resilience and faith, hig...
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Season 8
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Episode 189
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30:56

Special Christmas Gameshow Episode w/ Reggie Sumpter
Welcome to maybe the funnest (is that a word?) episode of the Collide Kids Podcast ever! Join host Christen Clark and special guest Reggie Sumpter for a game show extravaganza that's sure to keep you and your family entertained.
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Season 7
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Episode 188
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35:50

How to Send the Gospel to Unreached Nations w/ Dania Andraos
Welcome to another heartfelt episode of the Collide Kids Podcast. Host Christen Clark introduces us to Dania Andraos, a spokesperson for Samaritan's Purse and a former recipient of an Operation Christmas Child shoebox.Dania shares her in...
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Season 7
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Episode 187
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36:17

Faith Filled Family Christmas Gift Guide w/ Lauren Jackson
Welcome to a very festive episode of the Collide Kids Podcast hosted by Christen Clark! This week, we’re joined by Lauren Jackson, an expert in kids discipleship and founder of Kids Ministry Circle. With 15 years in kids ministry, Lauren brings...
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Season 7
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Episode 186
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37:44
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How to be Sing the Scriptures w/ Randall Goodgame
Welcome to another fun episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark welcomes the talented and inspiring Randall Goodgame, the creator of the Slugs and Bugs family music series.In this special Thanksgiving episode, Randall sha...
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Season 7
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Episode 185
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33:50

How to Celebrate Christmas with Advent Blocks w/ Clayton Greene
Welcome to another episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark sits down with Clayton Greene, a pastor and the co-founder and CEO of Goodkind, to explore how families can deepen their faith through the practice of traditions such a...
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Season 7
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Episode 184
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28:32

How to Make Jesus Loud at Christmas w/ Yancy
Welcome to another joyful episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is joined by the talented Yancy, a worship leader and Dove Award winning children's music artist with a passion for crafting fun, high-quality music for kids.&nb...
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Season 7
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Episode 183
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34:24

How to be a Record Breaking Jumper w/ Peter Nestler
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Today, host Christen Clark sits down with Peter Nestler, a seven-time world champion jump roper and holder of 12 Guinness World Records, to dive deep into the world of rope jumpin...
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Season 7
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Episode 182
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34:35

How to be an Extreme Adventurist w/ Ryan George
Welcome to an exhilarating episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! This week, host Christen Clark sits down with Ryan George, a fearless adventurer and author.Ryan's incredible life story is packed with extreme adventures—from ice climbing ...
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Season 7
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Episode 181
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34:36

How to Become a Marine Biologist | Exploring God’s Creation w/ Sherri Seligson
Welcome to a fascinating episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is thrilled to welcome Sherri Seligson, marine biologist, kids science educator, and author.Sherri shares riveting tales from her adventures studying sea c...
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Season 7
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Episode 180
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38:08

How to be a Motion Graphic Designer w/ Carl Barnhill
Welcome to another fantastic episode of the Collide Kids Podcast. Host Christen Clark chats with Carl Barnhill, a creative entrepreneur and author, known for his impactful work in church visual media through his company, Church Visuals.I...
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36:30

How to Teach Faith through Veggies and Journalling w/ Mike Nawrocki & Sarah Humphrey
Welcome to this week's exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark is delighted to introduce two fantastic guests—Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, and Sarah Humphrey, author and Mom Creative. Together they are the...
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Season 7
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Episode 178
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40:38

How to Handle Change w/ Ashley Bohinc
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! Host Christen Clark talks with Ashley Bohinc, an expert in supporting middle schoolers with over 20 years of experience in education, athletics, and ministry.Ashley, founde...
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Season 7
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Episode 177
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37:21
