The Go Fish blog
Ideas for children’s ministry and VBS, music for your family, and stories from the road, written by Jamie and the Go Fish team.
A Broken Crayon
My First School Visit!
A work of art is complete by the viewer. -Marcel Duchamp I recently had the honor of sharing my new children’s book, A Broken Crayon, with students in my home state of South Dakota! As you will see…
October 6, 2025 · 1 min read
A Broken Crayon
A Broken Crayon: Why This Is the Most Personal Project of My Career
After more than 30 years of making music with Go Fish—writing songs, touring the country, and helping kids learn about Jesus in fun and memorable ways—you’d think I would’ve seen it all. But this…
September 15, 2025 · 2 min read
A Broken Crayon
A Broken Crayon: How to Use This Book in Schools and Churches
A Broken Crayon is more than a children’s book—it’s a meaningful resource for sparking conversations about identity, resilience, and God’s grace. With built-in discussion questions and universal…
September 2, 2025 · 2 min read
A Broken Crayon
From Burnout to Boldness
For a long time, I believed a lie. I thought that in order to be used by God, I had to have it all together. And when I realized that wasn’t possible, I defaulted to the next best thing: pretend I…
August 18, 2025 · 2 min read
A Broken Crayon
Grace on Every Page
Some of my best memories as a dad are the times I spent reading to my boys when they were little. We’d snuggle up, flip through the pages, and get lost in stories, especially the ones with something…
August 5, 2025 · 1 min read
A Broken Crayon
Five Broken Crayons and the Gospel
Ever since we released the song A Broken Crayon, I’ve had the chance to speak at churches, conferences, and parenting events across the country. Each time I share the story, I talk about five types…
July 21, 2025 · 2 min read
A Broken Crayon
Sketches, Storyboards, and Surprises
One of the biggest surprises about writing A Broken Crayon was how in-depth the process turned out to be. I’ve spent most of my creative life writing lyrics and making music, but stepping into the…
July 7, 2025 · 2 min read
A Broken Crayon
The Book I Always Wanted to Write
For years, I dreamed of turning one of my children’s songs into a book. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for as long as I can remember—but I wasn’t convinced I had the right song.
June 30, 2025 · 2 min read
Children's Ministry Ideas
Seven Songs for Kids That Encourage Movement and Outdoor Play!
We’ve all seen the headlines and read the stories—kids don’t play outside as much as they used to. If you were to believe what you see on TV or read on the web, you’d think that kids today would…
June 25, 2025 · 5 min read
Children's Ministry Ideas
Where to Find Vacation Bible School Music Everyone Can Enjoy
Music brings Vacation Bible School to life. Sure, there are plenty of other elements that will need to come together to make your week a success, but music is right at the top of the list. Great…
May 23, 2025 · 5 min read
Children's Ministry Ideas
Go Fish Live in 2025: Sharing the Gospel Through Music—In Person!
The start of 2025 has been an exciting time for the Go Fish guys. We’ve been blessed with a wave of new opportunities to further our mission of spreading the truth of the gospel—and some of the most…
April 23, 2025 · 2 min read
Children's Ministry Ideas
Are Your Kids Struggling to Read Scripture? Try Bible Beats!
The Bible is not just another book—it is the very Word of God, divinely inspired, infallible, and sufficient for all of life and godliness (2 Timothy 3:16-17). It is through the Scriptures that God…
March 19, 2025 · 4 min read
Children's Ministry Ideas
Best Podcasts for Kids Who Love Learning, Music & Goofiness
Have you fallen in love with podcasts? If you find yourself listening to a different show most days, you aren’t alone! Podcasts are now big business, and they have gone mainstream in every possible…
February 20, 2025 · 5 min read