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 [00:1

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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 Bro

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