Have you ever seen dogs competing in sports and wondered how they got started?

On this fun episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with Megan Bohinc, a licensed mental health therapist and dog-sport influencer, to explore the unique world of dog sports and how this has become a family adventure. Megan shares how dog sports transformed her life, what training her high-energy champion dog Rain taught her about spiritual growth, and why inviting others in (just like Jesus did) can enrich your faith at home.

• [00:04:02] Megan’s journey from mental health therapy to dog sports
• [00:07:36] Discovering purpose when one door closes and another opens
• [00:15:14] Inviting people like Jesus did

Resources:

• @rain_the_weim
• Website: collidekidspodcast.com
• Instagram: @collidekidspod

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Therapy Dogs Have Boundaries Too: "she loves treats and she loves her people, but she doesn't love, like, strangers, like, hugging her. Like, her personal bubble is, like, bigger than most. Most dogs."

— Megan Bohinc [00:04:27 → 00:04:39]

Discovering Dog Training: "I went to a dog training class to show this dog, and that's all I knew. Like, I didn't know that there were other options."

— Megan Bohinc [00:08:47 → 00:08:55]

Agility, Barn Hunt, and Escape Room Fun with Dogs: "And then we do barn hunt, where rats are in tubes and you find the rats in this. Like, so I feel like it's similar to an escape room. So, like, you go in and you have things that you have to accomplish, like, you have to do it."

— Megan Bohinc [00:10:35 → 00:10:50]

Learning by Playing: "I think we learn a lot when we play the actual game. Like, hey, we go into the ring and it's like the timer's going, and we had to, like, make it to the finish line at a certain time. I think I've learned a ton. I feel like just kind of playing the game and figuring out how it goes."

— Megan Bohinc [00:13:50 → 00:14:07]

The Power of Invitation: "having someone invite you somewhere, it opens the door to say, hey, like, we want you here."

— Megan Bohinc [00:15:58 → 00:16:04]

Everyday Faith in Action: "celebrating people and encouraging people, inviting people, I think that that shares Jesus more than anything that I could even say."

— Megan Bohinc [00:17:21 → 00:17:32]

Dog Training Treats That Work: "Yes, but, like, the higher values is like the string cheese and the hot dogs are really go to."

— Megan Bohinc [00:19:42 → 00:19:48]

Getting Started in Dog Sports: "I think finding a local club. So there's dog clubs, like all around the country. And also like dog trainers or dog classes that you can look, you know, around where you're living. That may be an option because they have different specific classes for different either sports or different goals that you want to work on or train on."

— Megan Bohinc [00:21:23 → 00:22:00]

Viral Topic: Teen Self-Teaches Dog Agility and Shines at First Trial: "Like how amazing for a 14 year old to go to somewhere that she's never even gone to and even done and trained herself and is there. I just love that."

— Megan Bohinc [00:22:58 → 00:23:10]

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How can two simple words written during a painful middle school moment inspire families everywhere to wear their faith and love boldly in daily life?

In this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with Robin Frederiksen, founder of the faith-based apparel company Love Well Brand. Robin shares the origin story sparked by her daughter's experience with bullying, how Christian parenting shaped their family business, and why raising Christian kids sometimes means letting our faith show up in surprising ways, even in a sweatshirt.

• [00:05:35] How Love Well Brand began from bullying
• [00:10:03] The meaning behind Love Well
• [00:14:07] Day-to-day work for Robin
• [00:18:01] Wearing your faith

Resources:

• lovewellbrand.com
• Coupon code for 20% discount: COLLIDE20
• Website: collidekidspodcast.com
• Instagram: @collidekidspod

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Family Values in Business: "We as a family really just have loved sharing that message with people as our world keeps changing."

— Robin Frederiksen [00:04:04 → 00:04:14]

Origin of Lovewell: "That is where Lovewell began."

— Robin Frederiksen [00:06:45 → 00:06:48]

The Power of Heartfelt Connection: "Loving well has nothing to do with what you have, and that has everything to do with your heart and how you treat other people."

— Robin Frederiksen [00:07:50 → 00:07:59]

Faith in Action: "I should turn the other cheek. I should love. Well, it needs to be a reminder to me. And some of that also came from scripture and it actually is in Philippians 1:9, the message, it says we should love and love. Well, like that is what God is calling us to do."

— Robin Frederiksen [00:09:33 → 00:09:54]

Inclusive Fashion for All Ages: "one of the most difficult things I get to do is try to make things for everyone. And that is a very big challenge when we're talking about comfortable, fun clothing, which is part of what we also. Our mission also is so trying to make something for guys and girls from a very young age, all the way through grandmas and grandpas."

— Company Founder

— Robin Frederiksen [00:10:27 → 00:10:56]

Brand Loyalty Through Comfort: "over a 10 year period we have customers who have closets of Lovewell and the reason they have that is because it's something different and it's comfortable."

— Robin Frederiksen [00:11:47 → 00:12:02]

Supporting Small Businesses: "they're all small local shops, and I love that. So I load stuff in my car and I take it to be printed or I take it to be embroidered and, you know, specify all of that."

— Robin Frederiksen [00:14:39 → 00:14:50]

Viral Topic: The Power of Love Well Across Belief Systems: "We knew that Love well was a message that was very broad and we do have tons of customers who are not Christians necessarily and don't necessarily want to wear anything. That said, this is in the Bible or not in the Bible or, you know, they're just not those people. However, it is such a strong message."

— Robin Frederiksen [00:18:03 → 00:18:30]

Kindness Is Universal: "And I think that has been really the root of this messaging from the beginning is more about treating people the way you want to be treated with kindness and love."

— Robin Frederiksen [00:19:24 → 00:19:37]

Wearing Your Faith: "Wearing your faith really is just about, like I said, bringing your inside out and allowing people to approach you and treating them with, you know, love and kindness when you do that." — Robin Frederiksen

— Robin Frederiksen [00:21:11 → 00:21:26]

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Can encouragement transform you and your family's purpose?

This week on the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with Brandon Rushin, Christian speaker, entertainer, and widely considered professional encourager. Together they explore Brandon’s ministry of speaking and encouraging through hilarious, unforgettable characters, and how they open people up to receive Good News.

• [00:05:09] Brandon introduces himself
• [00:07:30] How Brandon’s mom, vacation Bible school, and a chance modeling gig shaped Brandon’s sense of purpose and calling
• [00:20:12] Why laughter, joy, and engaging characters open doors for faith conversations

Resources:

• brandonrushin.com
• Website: collidekidspodcast.com
• Instagram: @collidekidspod

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Discovering Talents Early: "And my mom and dad still to this day say there was one day that we were at Disney and my dad said, in front of the castle, I just threw up my hands and said, everybody, look here. And he said, I just entertained people right there. And he said, I could tell right from that moment that God had given you a gift that you were going to get to use."

— Brandon Rushin [00:07:36 → 00:08:00]

Divine Purpose in Childhood Summers: "But I really believe that was God crafting and speaking and teaching me that, hey, I'm gonna. What you're getting from me, you're gonna use for my glory in the future."

— Brandon Rushin [00:10:15 → 00:10:26]

Everyone Needs Encouragement: "Because I feel like everybody needs to know that they're important, that they matter and that they're cared for."

— Brandon Rushin [00:14:07 → 00:14:13]

Breaking Down Barriers with Laughter: "I believe that if you get people laughing, it'll break down their walls, and then they're ready to receive good news."

— Brandon Rushin [00:20:12 → 00:20:21]

Creativity and Faith in Character Building: "And the first thing I do is go to prayer and I pray to God and say, hey, God, either let a character that you've already helped me create be that character to fit this. To fit this theme, or give me the words and the thoughts to create a new character. And tried and true, he always comes through either a character that already. That he's already helped me goes to fit it perfectly, or he comes up with a new character."

— Brandon Rushin [00:24:27 → 00:24:51]

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Let’s be honest, how often do we compare ourselves with our people or other families?

This week on the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with Liz A. Pitman—award-winning author, former educator, and creator of the Pete the Puzzle Piece adventure series—to talk all about Christian parenting, nurturing faith at home, and helping kids (and parents!) discover their God-given purpose. Liz shares personal stories of family life, inspiration from her own childhood, and practical discipleship strategies to help families grow in identity, faith, and self-worth.

• [00:03:03] Liz shares her journey from classroom teacher to children’s book author
• [00:08:13] The origin story of Pete the Puzzle Piece
• [00:12:26] The traps of comparison for kids and parents
• [00:17:48] Practical tips for ways to help kids embrace their worth and purpose through encouragement, positive declarations, and intentional family time

Resources:

• Liz’s site: petethepuzzlepiece.com
• 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents on Apple Podcasts
• Website: collidekidspodcast.com
• Instagram: @collidekidspod

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How Childhood Memories Shape Our Calling: "It's really neat to look back and see how God put the puzzle pieces together symbolically and how he still does do that today in the big picture."

— Liz Pitman [00:06:26 → 00:06:32]

Viral Topic - Finding Purpose in Uncertain Seasons: "if we're truly honest at some point in our lives, I think all of us can feel like that absolutely where we're wondering what our purpose and where we're headed."

— Liz Pitman [00:09:59 → 00:10:09]

Embracing Your Unique Purpose: "It's that we all have our own unique thumbprint. So identical twins even have their own unique thumbprint. And when we can just really let that soak in, that we are one of a kind, that we are an original, that we can't be replaced, God's given us our own unique voice, then we can truly, as we trust in him to give us the strength to do what he's called us to do, really focus, laser focus on our mission and our purpose of why we're here. That's to glorify the Lord and do what he's told us to do and called us to do for Him."

— Liz Pitman [00:13:13 → 00:13:49]

Finding Your Place: "this journey that I will have you read more on involves a journey of discovery where your child, or even you might be encouraged that you have a special place."

— Liz Pitman [00:17:11 → 00:17:22]

Raising Resilient Kids: "But it is so much easier to just set that foundation early in your children so that they don't have to experience as much brokenness that the world can try to throw at them with cracks and you know, the comparison trap and all the things."

— Liz Pitman [00:18:52 → 00:19:07]

The Power of Parental Encouragement: just take those extra moments with your children and encourage them when they come up to you excited with their stories even if it's a busy day because you never know how that could impact them to just continue on in their God given dreams.

— Liz Pitman [00:23:36 → 00:23:50]

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What if God could use the hardest pieces of your family’s story to shape your kids’ faith, purpose, and compassion for others?

On this special episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with the legendary and beloved children’s music leader Charlie Bancroft—known to most as "Uncle Charlie." Together, they dive into the inspiration behind Uncle Charlie’s music ministry and his the powerful story behind the Carlitos4Kids comfort monkey ministry. Don’t miss Uncle Charle’s heartfelt stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and deep wisdom about calling.

• [00:07:26] How Uncle Charlie went from youth pastor to music missionary
• [00:10:41] The story of Uncle Charlie’s ministry in Uganda and how he became “Uncle Charlie”
• [00:17:17] About Carlitos the comfort monkey
• [00:21:02] Powerful testimony of surviving a life-altering car crash and how God uses every piece of our story for spiritual growth and inspiration

Resources:

• carlitos4kids.com
• About Valued By God (VBG) App
• Uncle Charlie: Fruit of the Spirit song
• Website: collidekidspodcast.com
• Instagram: @collidekidspod

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Bringing Hope to Kids in Need: "it's all about just bringing the light of Jesus into their dark little world, you know?"

— Charlie Bancroft [00:03:47 → 00:03:52]

Transforming Lives of Orphans

"They took orphan children off of the streets that had no parents, no relatives, no nothing. And they built villages for these kids, and they gave them a new mommy that would take care of them."

— Charlie Bancroft [00:10:19 → 00:10:30]

Music as Ministry: "I always kind of labeled Myself as a music missionary, because that was my goal, was to share Christ through my music."

— Charlie Bancroft [00:12:29 → 00:12:37]

The Unique Power of Carlitos the Comfort Animal

"It's okay to have a comfort animal. And I think it's a beautiful thing to, you know, you can go to the store, Walmart, whatever, and buy A comfort animal for a kid. But the thing that separates Carlitos from other comfort animals, number one is his theme."

— Charlie Bancroft [00:19:02 → 00:19:16]

Turning Challenges Into Purpose: "So I quit griping about what I couldn't do and I focused on and the Lord helped me with this, focused on what I could do... And in time, the less frustrated I got about my situation, the more God healed me, you know? And so it became a healing time, and I began to use that empathy to create a ministry for kids with special needs."

— Charlie Bancroft [00:24:13 → 00:24:41]

Comfort Animals and Hospitalized Kids: "But I thought, you know, every kid has a comfort animal. Every kid has a comfort bear."

— Charlie Bancroft [00:26:25 → 00:26:28]

Embracing Self-Worth Through Faith: "you don't have to be perfect to be pleasing to God."

— Charlie Bancroft [00:29:09 → 00:29:11]

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Can family science experiments become powerful tools for discipleship and faith at home?

In this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark is joined by Brock Eastman—known to many as Dr. Fizzlebop—to explore how Christian parenting, purposeful family time, and hands-on science can all collide to nurture spiritual growth and inspiration in kids. Get ready for interactive experiments, faith-centered conversation, and creative ways to make raising Christian kids dynamic and fun.

• [00:03:42] Brock Eastman on his passion for science
• [00:08:09] Linking science to faith
• [00:12:46] Bible stories and scientific wonders—finding faith in unexpected places
• [00:15:03] Science experiment demonstrations- straw rocket launch and the fizz inflator

Resources:

• https://www.brockeastman.com/dr-fizzlebop.html
• Website: collidekidspodcast.com
• Instagram: @collidekidspod

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Family Science Devotionals: "And it's really for parents and kids to do together. It's like a family devotional. And there's 52 super easy experiments to do at home. And you have like 99% of the ingredients in your pantry right now."

— Brock Eastman [00:04:19 → 00:04:30]

Going Viral with Science for Kids: "I think I released these four board books. One is called Super Simple Weather Science, Super Simple Space Science, Super Simple Colors and Counting, and Super Simple Animals and Alphabet."

— Brock Eastman [00:05:04 → 00:05:16]

Discovering Passion in Unexpected Places: "But, you know, reading and writing were the ones I didn't like. And so it's kind of funny because now I've taken that thing I didn't love and became A writer to write books."

— Brock Eastman [00:07:01 → 00:07:09]

Making Spiritual Lessons Memorable: "So my hope is that that's where I put a lot of effort in, is to tie in the experience that kids are going to learn throughout elementary school and high school back to a devotional or a spiritual concept that they can connect to."

— Brock Eastman [00:08:09 → 00:08:58]

Trusting Divine Timing: "God already ordains. He knows the timing of our life, and he already knows, Kristen, in two weeks, in three years, in a decade, a moment you're going to be experiencing and going through."

— Brock Eastman [00:09:00 → 00:09:10]

Unexpected Success: "And funny enough, it's actually my best selling of all my books. It's the one that sells the best."

— Brock Eastman [00:10:33 → 00:10:36]

Viral Topic: Creating Meaningful Bedtime Routines: "It became a very sweet bedtime routine and read. And so Fizzlebop has been a lot of fun connecting family and kids."

— Brock Eastman [00:11:24 → 00:11:30]

Bridging Faith and Science for Kids: "And I believe that when we cement that idea and that concept in these little babies hearts, these toddlers hearts on your lap, around the bed before bed, at the kitchen table early, they are going to keep that, that's going to lock in and they're going to have that as they go through school."

— Brock Eastman [00:12:05 → 00:12:18]

Viral Moments in Miracles: "But in those miracles, in those times when he does things, there's moments where the world changes. Just shows his immense power in creating that."

— Brock Eastman [00:12:57 → 00:13:04]

Viral Topic: The Moon and Creation in the Bible: "You said when God hung the moon and the stars in the sky."

— Brock Eastman [00:13:23 → 00:13:24]

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What if Jesus wants to lead you on a brand new adventure of faith and creativity?

On this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with Justin Stuart—co-creator of the wildly popular JStu YouTube channel and now author of the new graphic novel series, The Blobs. Justin opens up about the bold faith it took to walk away from a successful channel, how God led him into a new creative journey, and the ways families can grow closer through shared stories, discipleship, and laughter.

• [00:05:11] Justin’s early YouTube journey and reaching millions
• [00:09:41] Hearing God’s call to change directions
• [00:16:20] About his new book series - The Blobs

Resources:

• Amazon: The Blobs: Vol One: Crash Land!
• www.youtube.com/@itsjustinstuart
• www.instagram.com/itsjustinstuart
• Website: collidekidspodcast.com
• Instagram: @collidekidspod

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How YouTube Changed Our Lives Forever: "And we had zero intention in turning it into a business. But it did turn into something, because God had bigger and better plans than we could have even came up with on our own."

— Justin Stuart [00:06:11 → 00:06:25]

Breaking Free from the Algorithm: "I just want to take a break from the algorithm and I'm going to get out my iPad, which I haven't done in a while, and just draw. Because as a kid, I drew a lot. I made up characters, I wrote little stories. So I'm going to do that again because at the end of the day, kids, they don't think about the algorithm."

— Justin Stuart [00:10:02 → 00:10:18]

Viral Topic: Bridging Generations Through Storytelling: "And if the parent is enjoying the story, then surely the kids are going to enjoy even more."

— Justin Stuart [00:15:36 → 00:15:41]

Writing Stories That Reflect Faith & Growth: "I'm a Christian telling a cool story. And so the themes throughout the story are going to be apparent because I am a follower of Christ."

— Justin Stuart [00:18:29 → 00:18:37]

Inspiring Creators on YouTube: "I want to be able to use my YouTube channel as a creative hub for other people who are trying to create something so that they can find inspiration for themselves because they're seeing me do it and they hopefully can see themselves doing the same thing and believe in themselves through what they watch."

— Justin Stuart [00:20:44 → 00:21:00]

Viral Topic: Embracing Your Unique Creativity

"God has made you so unique and put abilities in you that he hasn't put in other people for a very specific reason...when you believe in your unique creativity that offers something to the world that is needed to impact the world."

— Justin Stuart [00:21:35 → 00:21:44]

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Who are the teachers that shaped you the most in life?

On this episode of the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with educator Breanna Churchill. Breanna shares her journey from teaching preschoolers to becoming an award-winning children’s author to launching the Brown Bear Book Club, explores practical ways families can disciple their kids at home, and offers advice for people who are interested in becoming teachers.

• [00:07:54] How playful teaching fuels spiritual growth and purpose in raising Christian kids
• [00:10:22] What Breanna’s classroom revealed about God’s patience, creativity, and faith woven through every subject
• [00:13:19] The story behind Brown Bear Book Club
• [00:16:51] Inspiration and practical strategies for parents (and kids) to reconnect with God and nurture faith at home

Resources:

• brownbearbookclub.com
• Recommended Episodes:
  
  • Episode 156 - Jason Raitz
  • Episode 181 - Ryan George
  • Episode 193 - Hayley Arceneaux (astronaut)
  • Episode 213 - Rousseaux Brasseur (The Quester)
• Website: collidekidspodcast.com
• Instagram: @collidekidspod

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From Stage to Classroom: "I thought I was going to be an actress and singing, but teaching, I felt like teaching was the perfect place to be creative and teach young children."

— Breanna Churchill [00:06:28 → 00:06:38]

Viral Topic: Preventing Burnout in Parents and Teachers: "it's hard for us to be ready to teach our kids or our students if we're coming from an empty, burnt out and overwhelmed place."

— Breanna Churchill [00:15:46 → 00:15:54]

Morning Routines: "One of the things I do is start my day with God. I start my day with Him. And so it's prayer, it's worship, turning on music, sometimes not turning on music, sometimes it's just singing naturally, journaling, writing things down and just being honest and real with God."

— Breanna Churchill [00:16:51 → 00:17:09]

"Nobody feels totally equipped. I mean, even Moses, everybody's like, what, God? You want me to do what?"

— Breanna Churchill [00:19:45 → 00:19:51]

Viral Topic: The Importance of Experience for Aspiring Teachers: "I highly recommend that teachers, anybody thinking about being a teacher get experience. Experience working with children."

— Breanna Churchill [00:20:25 → 00:20:32]

"One thing I love about God is that he is so patient. I think God is so patient with us. But then I also realized God is so creative. Each child he created so uniquely, and they learn differently and they grasp concepts differently."

— Breanna Churchill [00:10:45 → 00:10:57]

How The Brown Bear Book Club Began: "I realized I wanted to take the things that I learned in the classroom, and I'm like, I still want to share this with the world. And so that's how the Brown Bear Book Club got started."

— Breanna Churchill [00:13:20 → 00:13:30]

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