These Kids Are Royalty

This first episode of season two is an introduction to your host (me), Marilee Locke. I share a bit about who I am, my pathway into children's ministry, and my current role as a full-time director. I also give insight into the purpose, the mission and the future ofThese Kids Are Royalty podcast and ministry resources.Links:thesekidsareroyalty.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@thesekidsareroyaltymissionpoint.ca

In this episode, I sat down with Rachel McNair, a certified counsellor in Canada with a Masters of Education in Counselling and a children’s ministries volunteer. We discuss an overview of mental health, why we need to create a safe environment for students and how to provide support to families when necessary. Resources:Apostolic Counselling Services: https://www.apostoliccounseling.org/The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind - Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind - Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk - Adele Faber & Elaine MazlishBirthing Your Burden in Children’s Ministry - Vickie Oliver

In this episode, I sat down with Denise Hicks, Children’s Pastor of The Turning Point Nashville and Tennessee District’s Junior Bible Quizzing Coordinator. We focus on Bible Quizzing: the life-changing experience it can have for a family, the roles and responsibilities of parents, coaches and coordinators, and some helpful tips to start your own local BQ Ministry. Links + Resources:Tennessee JBQ (Denise Hicks): TN JBQ FacebookParents Corner: "Parents Corner" - UPC Bible Quizzing | FacebookCoaches Corner: "Coaches Corner" UPCI Bible Quizzing | FacebookBible Quizzing University (Jay Lytle): Bible Quizzing — CLC (clcheath.com)Materials:Junior: BQ Powers (bqmaterials.com)Senior: Bible Quizzing | UPCI Youth Ministries (seniorbiblequizzing.com)