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.
In this lively episode, Reggie leads Christen (and you!) in some gameshow style trivia games.

See how much Christen knows about categories like US states, cartoons, and company slogans. Join in the fun with your family. You might be shocked to find out the fast food item that Christen doesn't like!

Don’t miss a special "Kids Only" segment, featuring a holiday joke from Christen's daughter, Charis. Tune in for a mix of trivia, laughs, and holiday cheer on this special episode of the Collide Kids Podcast! See you in 2025!

LINKS: thebiggameshow.com
Episode #7 How to be a Gameshow Host w/ Reggie Sumpter

Special thanks to our editor, Jay Lee, for all the good quality audio and amazing sound effects. provisionpods.com

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"Balancing Dual Jobs": "And I have 2 jobs. So I have a very quiet job and a very loud job."
— Reggie Sumpter [00:03:37 → 00:03:43]

The Joy of Writing Curriculum: "The part I've been given and which I enjoy is I write content. So I write curriculum, for small groups. I write bible studies. I write devotionals. That's what I do."
— Reggie Sumpter [00:04:07 → 00:04:18]

Juggling Two Dream Careers: "It's 2 very different careers that I've been juggling for a while, and I always tell myself I'm gonna lean one way or the other, and I just never can because I like them both."
— Reggie Sumpter [00:05:10 → 00:05:20]

"College Football's Heartwarming Tradition": "At the end of the year, when college football teams are, they're traveling to their bowl games, When they go to these cities, they don't they typically don't just come and play the game and leave. They have a 3 or 4 day tour of the city, and they'll visit kids in hospitals. And they'll the city will have different events for them just to make it a fun experience for these these college, student athletes."
— Reggie Sumpter [00:05:48 → 00:06:10]

"Interactive Live Events: So what I'll do is I'll ask the question, and I'll just give you a little bit of time, a little bit of space to talk in your car or at your house or wherever you are or to think to yourself what you think the correct answer is before I before I tell the answer."
— Reggie Sumpter [00:08:50 → 00:09:03]

**Fun and Interactive Game Ideas**: "Well, the first game we'll play is called clap cattle and roll."
— Reggie Sumpter [00:09:12 → 00:09:17]

**Holiday Movie Trivia**: "In what building does Buddy the elf's dad work? He works in the Empire State Building, 30 Rockefeller Center, or Gimbels."
— Reggie Sumpter [00:10:08 → 00:10:12]

Viral Game Show Fun: "Now Know It All is kinda like a jeopardy game, but you guys are just playing on your own for fun, so we're not gonna have, like, teams."
— Reggie Sumpter [00:14:44 → 00:14:53]

**Viral Game Show Methodology**: "I'm gonna ask a question. Your job is to come up with the most popular answer you think people would say in response to this question."
— Reggie Sumpter [00:26:27 → 00:26:34]

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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 inspiring story of growing up as a Christian in severe poverty across the Middle East, where her family's unwavering faith saw them through persecution and adversity. A pivotal moment in her life was receiving a shoebox gift from Operation Christmas Child that affirmed Dania's belief that God cares about the details of our lives.

Christen and Dania discuss the transformative impact of these shoeboxes for children worldwide and offer practical tips for packing them. They also highlight the online shoebox option, allowing anyone to participate in this heartwarming mission.

Join us for an episode filled with faith, the power of prayer, and the joy of giving. Plus, don’t miss the Kids Only Segment featuring Candice from Marogoro, Tanzania, sharing her gratitude and reading a Bible verse in Swahili.

Tune in, subscribe, and be inspired to make a difference through Operation Christmas Child. Merry Christmas and remember, God loves you!

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Miraculous Transformation through Persecution: "There were many moments when I realized that God used even the midst of persecution to change the hearts of stone into a heart of flesh."
— Dania Andraos [00:06:46 → 00:06:55]

Trust in Hard Times: "We trusted the Lord with that need. And as days went by, one very special day, we went to the gathering, to the church gathering, and we learned that there was a team from Operation Christmas Child there ..."
— Dania Andraos [00:09:09 → 00:09:27]

**God Answers Prayers**: "God is the God of details, and he is the God who answers prayers."
— Dania Andraos [00:13:51 → 00:13:54]

Build a Shoebox Online: "If you are still wanting to be involved, you can build a shoebox online. The way this works is you go to our website, samaritanspirits.org build online. And it's really fun ...."
— Dania Andraos [00:17:41 → 00:17:59]

Reaching Persecuted Nations with Hope: "And the special thing about these boxes that are built online, they actually go to countries like mine, countries that are hard to reach with the gospel that Christians that are persecuted."
— Dania Andraos [00:18:14 → 00:18:25]

**Building Shoeboxes for Sensitive Countries:** "Because these boxes built online, they go to sensitive countries. They still can't disclose it anyway."
— Dania Andraos [00:20:41 → 00:20:48]

**Operation Christmas Child's Global Reach**: "So think of all those millions of boxes going to over 100 countries around the world and all the logistics that is required and, you know, passing through customs. So just be in prayer for our teams on the ground there so they can be wise and faithful. And even some of them do face persecution doing that. And so pray for protection and for wisdom and that children would be receptive when they hear the gospel as they receive their shoeboxes."
— Dania Andraos [00:24:56 → 00:25:23]

Nostalgic Summer Nights: "It was one of my favorite memories because, you know, it was the breeze of the summer. You could just smell that breeze of the summer. It was so dark in that village, and you could just see those comets passing. And it was a star show, so it was so beautiful."
— Dania Andraos [00:28:37 → 00:28:52]

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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 a wealth of knowledge about kids discipleship resources and great gift ideas.

Lauren and Christen highlight a range of recommended Bibles, books, devotionals, and discipleship resources for children of all ages, including Lifeway's Explorer Bible and Tyndale's Go Bible, and discuss new releases such as a Bible for kids with dyslexia.

Tune in for family discipleship insights and gift ideas. Lauren also suggests practical ways to make scripture accessible and enjoyable for kids.

Grab your headphones, a cup of cocoa, and join us for an episode full of heartwarming traditions, practical advice, and festive cheer to help you celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

Special Thanks to our Sponsor, YANCY!

LINKS:
Lauren's BOOK GIFT GUIDE
Lauren's Bible Recommendations
Christen's FAMILY FUN GIFT GUIDE

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Parental Guidance on Chapter Books: "Because it's hard to find a chapter book that's not like, the characters don't have a bunch of attitude. There's not, like, inappropriate stuff being talked about."
— Lauren Jackson [00:09:29 → 00:09:36]

"A Family Devotional for Christmas": "The first half of the book is all about the promises that were made in the Old Testament, kind of foreshadowing the Savior coming to crush the head of the serpent."
— Lauren Jackson [00:18:26 → 00:18:35]

The Fulfillment of God's Promises: "Jesus is the yes and amen to all of God's promises."
— Lauren Jackson [00:19:11 → 00:19:14]

Promoting Bible Literacy in Kids: "When it comes to Bible literacy, the more you help your kids become comfortable with God's word, the more likely they are to read it and the more available it is."
— Lauren Jackson [00:22:12 → 00:22:21]

Encouraging Kids to Bring Bibles to Church: "If you want to encourage your kids to bring their church, their Bibles to church, which is a really great thing to encourage, I would want it to match whatever is on the screen or whatever the volunteer has in front of them."
— Lauren Jackson [00:23:19 → 00:23:30]

Viral Topic: Bible for Kids with Dyslexia Changing the Game
"But I know they just released this, I think in early November it came out. And so that's a really great resource."
— Lauren Jackson [00:24:48 → 00:24:54]

A Heartwarming Holiday Tradition: "And so, like, we would get in our Christmas pajamas, we would get in the car, we would put all the bins in the car that we're delivering, and we would just go around town and kind of ding dong ditch on our friends doorsteps and drop them like, these big Christmas surprises. And that was just the most fun."
— Lauren Jackson [00:30:58 → 00:31:14]

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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 shares his journey of blending faith and music, from childhood hymns like "Great is Thy Faithfulness" to the creation of his scripture-based songs. Randall and Christen discuss how setting Bible verses to music helps families memorize scripture and experience God's presence. They also dive into Randall’s cherished Thanksgiving memories, including a humorous sweet potato mix-up and the nostalgia of handprint turkeys from his children.

Hear about Randall’s scripture hymnal project, inspired by heartfelt stories from church families, featuring 106 songs available through streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify, as well as their website scripturehymnal.com. Randall emphasizes the joy of silliness in family life and shares insights from the creation of The Slugs and Bugs Show .

Don’t miss out on this episode filled with music, faith, and Thanksgiving cheer. Plus, enjoy our Kids Only Segment with Sparrow!

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Passion for Family Entertainment: "That was what really helped me realize how much I love thinking about families and parents and kids being together and writing and working, making things for them."
— Randall Goodgame [00:08:40 → 00:08:50]

Walking the Parenting Tightrope: "But definitely when your kids are younger, you're always trying to walk the line between, you got to keep the rules because you're the parent and kids have to know boundaries and you're trying to teach them the gospel and what it means to live like Jesus. But you also are failing all the time at it."
— Randall Goodgame [00:09:40 → 00:09:57]

Viral Parenting Advice: "Hey, kids. As you see, your dad needs Jesus badly. And as it turns out, so do you. Yeah. So let's both turn to him and walk with him and seek him together. We're gonna let each other down all the time, but we all but we know that there's one who never lets us down, and we're just gonna keep running towards him."
— Randall Goodgame [00:10:15 → 00:10:34]

"From Fans to TV Screens": "There were some Slugs and Bugs fans down there, and they said, would you guys ever wanna do a TV show? And of course, I grew up on the Muppets and Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street and Electric Company and and had already kind of developed some characters with the hope that this opportunity might come one day. So we said yes, and we made the first season with them and then partnered with similar people to make a second season."
— Randall Goodgame [00:13:46 → 00:14:12]

Finding Solace in Faith: "Anytime we engage with the word, we have an opportunity to meet Jesus."
— Randall Goodgame [00:17:05 → 00:17:10]

"A Divine Calling Behind Scripture Songs for Congregations": "Well, you know, the shortest answer is it is after having written songs, scripture songs for kids for over a decade, this was an answer to a calling that I felt like the Lord was putting on my heart to provide that opportunity for people in the church."
— Randall Goodgame [00:18:15 → 00:18:31]

Revival in Worship: "The hymnal, it's a physical hymnal with 106 songs or all word for word scripture and all songs built for congregational singing. So it's really for worship leaders and pastors to have as a

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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 as Advent.

Clayton discusses his journey supporting church plants and how an innocent remark from his daughter led to the creation of Advent Blocks—a tool designed to help families focus on Jesus during the Christmas season. Learn about the significance of Advent, ways to build spiritual habits, and how to start meaningful traditions even if your kids are older.

In this episode, Clayton and Christen highlight the value of integrating faith into holiday traditions and the daily rhythms of life, the fascinating story behind Advent Blocks, and the resources offered by Goodkind to help families engage with God and one another. Plus, Clayton shares a fun childhood memory and a great joke that kids will love!

Don’t miss the Kids Only Segment featuring a clever riddle from Pippa!

Check out Goodkind’s Advent blocks at goodkind.shop and use the discount code "COLLIDE" for 20% off your purchase.

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Innovative Faith-Based Products: "My side job is I'm the CEO and cofounder of Goodkind, the maker of Advent Blocks or the Graticube."
— Clayton Greene [00:03:36 → 00:03:43]

**The Future of Church Growth**: "We're not just out here starting a business, right, but we're planting something that is an organism. The church itself, the people are going to be growing and it turns into something that only God knows what it can be, but also that God has a vested interest in and he says that the gates of hell cannot prevail against it."
— Clayton Greene [00:06:58 → 00:07:07]

**Kids Say the Darndest Things**: "Mommy and daddy, you say that Christmas is all about Jesus, but it feels like Christmas is all about presents."
— Clayton Greene [00:08:25 → 00:08:31]

"Advent Calendar Traditions": "Advent as a Christian Christmas practice, it's all about anticipation. It's a time in the year where the church takes time to reflect and anticipate about God coming to Earth in Christ in the incarnation."
— Clayton Greene [00:10:33 → 00:10:46]

Starting New Traditions: "If there are things that you are already doing that have elements of your faith in it and it's meaningful and it's memorable and it's tradition, then I think you try to improve and build on that rather than starting something new."
— Clayton Greene [00:17:12 → 00:17:23]

Incorporating Spiritual Practices into Everyday Life:
"We take spiritual habits, we take the calendar, and we're essentially diving into how does the calendar impact my life and the rhythms of my family? What spiritual practices are out there that I could do, and how might I actually put them in into practice with my family?"
— Clayton Greene [00:18:47 → 00:19:02]

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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. In this festive episode, Yancy talks about her dedication to creating energetic worship songs. She introduces her new Christmas single, "Go Tell It (on the Mountain)," now streaming on all platforms.

The conversation is filled with Christmas cheer, discussing holiday traditions, favorite festive foods like sausage balls and peppermint bark, and her excitement for early Christmas preparations. Yancy shares her musical journey, starting from a summer camp song to focusing on children's worship, with the support of her father's involvement in children's ministry.

And Listen to Episode #13 to hear how Yancy's got started in music!

Stay tuned for the "Kids Only" segment featuring Yancy's son, Rhythm, and his joke. Join us for an episode full of Christmas joy, inspiring stories, and delightful music—perfect for the holiday season!

LINK: yancyministries.com

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**Finding Purpose in Unexpected Paths**: "And I finally got to a place, released my first kid's album back in 2006, and then still didn't even know for sure that was the path God had for me. And as I walked stuff out just the following, like, 18 months or so, just a lot of things in my life changed, and it just became more and more obvious that God was opening up doors for me to do music for kids and for families, and there were people asking me to do that."
— Yancy [00:08:29 → 00:08:56]

"Full Circle Moments": "It's like that my first group of preteens and stuff are all now, you know, married and having kids of their own and working jobs at their first church."
— Yancy [00:09:55 → 00:10:05]

**Passion for Music in Children's Entertainment**: "When I started doing stuff for kids, it didn't mean that I wanted my musical art to be any less. You know? Like, I still want to write songs that have a great catchy pop hook."
— Yancy [00:11:26 → 00:11:41]

"Creating Music for Kids": "Just kinda able to put all those things together, but definitely happy, fun, energetic."
— Yancy [00:13:00 → 00:13:06]

Different Take on Christmas Music: "There is a lot of Christmas music out there that is just maybe a little more reserved or even drab. And, and so, yeah, my, you know, like my Christmas music is super happy."
— Yancy [00:17:12 → 00:17:22]

Christmas Morning Playlist Must-Have: "The track's a party, and I'm excited for all the Collide Kids' podcast listeners to play it with their families and add it to their playlist when they're doing their things in the car or maybe even when they're opening presents on Christmas morning and just have fun singing along with this song that just reminds us that we have a job to do, and that's to tell the story of Jesus."
— Yancy [00:20:52 → 00:21:23]

**Holiday Music Must-Haves**: "Go Tell It will be added to that for this year, but it'll be all my Christmas songs together with a few other favorites mixed in and would love for everybody to listen to that this Christmas."
— Yancy [00:22:05 → 00:22:16]

Nostalgic Tech: "I got this pink boom box. And I have the picture to prove it. It was amazing."
— Yancy [00:27:32 → 00:27:38]

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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 jumping and self-discipline.

Peter’s inspiring story begins in second grade, where he transformed early struggles into a driving force for success. From not making the jump rope team to becoming a world champion, Peter exemplifies how perseverance and self-discipline can lead to extraordinary achievements.

Throughout the episode, Peter shares his unique training methods, starting with his weakest points and gradually building strength. His unique approaches to training included, training for months underwater, and crafting a custom metal jump rope. Peter’s journey emphasizes the importance of embracing weaknesses and finding joy in the process of self-improvement rather than just focusing on outcomes.

And enjoy the Kids Only segment featuring a Bible verse read by Pippa. Tune in for an episode filled with motivational stories, practical advice, and a reminder of God's love. Happy jumping!

LINKS: ropesecrets.com

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"Life on the Road": "And so we were just driving place to place to place. And when you're living a life on the road, just going from school to school, it gets a little boring, um, just because you're doing the exact same thing every day with not a lot of sleep."
— Peter Nestler [00:06:20 → 00:06:33]

Viral Topic: "The Challenges of Jump Roping Underwater"
"So what I would do is I would drop down, hold my breath as long as I could, jump as many times as I can, and then stand up, and then you take a breath, and you do that up and down."
— Peter Nestler [00:11:09 → 00:11:17]

"Developing Discipline": "So just having that routine and just basically picking something that you can do every single day."
— Peter Nestler [00:14:49 → 00:14:54]

"Overcoming Stereotypes in High School Sports": "I had this one kid that was in my school, and he would sit behind me in one of my classes and he would just say, jump ropes, a girl sport. And it was just so annoying and kind of embarrassing at the same time. Until one day it kind of struck me."
— Peter Nestler [00:19:42 → 00:19:55]

"Master the Basics": "The reality is, if you don't get the basics down really well, nothing else is going to work."
— Peter Nestler [00:24:07 → 00:24:12]

Jump Rope Techniques for Consistency: "You should be very quiet when you're jumping. Use your knees as a little bit of a shock absorber, but just staying on the ball of the foot."
— Peter Nestler [00:24:27 → 00:24:33]

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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 in Antarctica to wing walking on biplanes—each intertwined with his faith journey. With over 30 countries under his belt, Ryan shares heartfelt lessons about discovering God through his travels and adrenaline-packed experiences.

In this episode, Ryan recounts thrilling moments like aerobatic flying, paragliding in breathtaking locations, and an amusing childhood sledding memory. He delves into overcoming fear through faith, the importance of distinguishing healthy fears from unhealthy ones, and finding personal growth in facing challenges. Ryan also touches on experiencing spirituality in diverse ways, whether through nature, music, or adventure.

Join us for this inspiring episode full of amazing tales, life lessons, and a powerful reminder that God loves you. Plus, check out the special Kids Only segment featuring Mia.

LINKS: booksbyryan.com/adventurer

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Unveiling Hidden Truths Through Adventure: "But the other part is, before I leave on any trip, I ask God to reveal what it is he put in my heart to want this very specific adventure or this very specific location. And then he, as he promised, he answers that when we seek, we find, right?"
— Ryan George [00:05:21 → 00:05:35]

Discovering Hidden Passions: "I found out that I had passions for things that I didn't know. I didn't know I'd love paragliding. Like, I just never knew that about myself."
— Ryan George [00:06:38 → 00:06:44]

Life-Changing Adventures: "I wouldn't want to live a life where none of those were on my list."
— Ryan George [00:07:29 → 00:07:33]

Adventurous Solo Walkabout: "Well, when I visited my in laws in Bolivia the first time, back when they were still in the mission field, I went on a walkabout without my wife, who was my translator, which she had told me not to do."
— Ryan George [00:14:48 → 00:14:58]

"Digital Courage": "I would get the courage to do them because I thought, oh, I'm going to get likes, comments and shares later, and people are going to tell me that I'm important and I'm wanted."
— Ryan George [00:17:34 → 00:17:40]

Faith and Uncertainty: "Well, you can't have faith if you're certain about everything."
— Ryan George [00:18:00 → 00:18:03]

"Embracing Fear for Personal Growth": "And so when you focus on the reward instead of on the danger, and obviously you do that within a certain realm of like, I don't go stand in front of a train and see how long I can wait before it hits me, right?"
— Ryan George [00:19:00 → 00:19:10]

You're Not Broken: "I grew up thinking that the parts of me that make me unique were broken."
— Ryan George [00:20:02 → 00:20:07]

Spiritual Encounters in Nature: "When I'm on the edge of a mountain or I'm stuck in a river somewhere, I feel Jesus more than I do inside a building, even on Sundays."
— Ryan George [00:20:46 → 00:20:54]

"Seeing the World from a Different Angle": "But we're floating anywhere from 4 to 15 miles an hour and you just kind of pirouetting in the sky over the mountains or over the water or whatever and oh, man, there's just nothing like it."
— Ryan George [00:25:03 → 00:25:12]

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