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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!
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Sharing the Gospel with Confidence: Practical Help for Every Leader (opens the original)
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How do you explain the gospel to a child? In this episode, Dr. Ed Gossien shares practical, biblical guidance for communicating the good news with clarity and confidence. Learn how to use Scripture as your guide, avoid confusing “Christianese,” answer difficult questions, and help children understand that salvation is a free gift through faith in Jesus—not something they earn. Whether you’re a new leader or have served for years, this conversation will encourage you to trust God with the results
Three Ways to Start Your Awana Clubs Year Strong (opens the original)
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(This episode originally aired on 8/26/25) This week, continuing a conversation with Carol Hadjiandreou, Linnea and Carol discuss why being strategic from the start matters. Carol unpacks three key steps that every Awana Ministry Director should take at the beginning of the year: setting a calendar, training leaders, and building healthy rhythms and systems. Carol’s experience and wisdom will inspire and encourage you as you begin your Club Year. Show Notes: Help is an email or phone call away!
Lessons Learned and the Power of Building a Team (opens the original)
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(This episode originally aired on 8/19/25) In today’s episode, Carol Hadjiandreou joins us to share the wisdom that only comes with experience. She discusses what she wishes she had known when she first stepped into leadership and emphasizes the importance of building a strong team. From recruiting volunteers to encouraging them for the long haul, Carol offers honest, practical guidance for anyone serving in Awana ministry. Show Notes: Help is an email or phone call away! Call (866) 292-6227 or
Creating Safe Spaces for Kids in Our Awana Clubs (opens the original)
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How can churches create safe spaces where kids can truly thrive? In this episode, Linnea Sandvall sits down with Curt Hale to talk about the importance of minor abuse prevention in churches and children’s ministries. Together, they discuss practical onboarding steps for leaders and student volunteers, digital safety considerations, and how healthy policies protect kids, leaders, families, and churches alike. Whether your church has a fully developed policy or is just beginning the conversation,
Introducing AwanaClubsParents.com (opens the original)
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Parents play a vital role in their child’s spiritual growth, and Awana wants to come alongside them. In this episode, Shawna Murlin introduces AwanaClubsParents.com, a new resource hub designed to help parents disciple their kids at home by providing easy access to handbook resources, Scripture memory tools, parent guides, and more—all in one place! Show Notes: Help is an email or phone call away! Call (866) 292-6227 or email PartnerCare@awana.org . Check out AwanaClubsParents.com to see the res
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