When missionaries go to reach people, they enter their world. They study the culture of the people they are trying to reach. What they eat. They learn the language of the people. They find out what traditions and legacies the people have. They do everything they can so they can connect with the people they are called to reach.
We are missionaries to kids. if we are going to connect with them, then we need to learn about what they like.
Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards is a great way to find out what today's kids like. A few weeks ago, the winners of the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards were announced. Kids cast their votes and determine the winners, so it's a great way to look into the culture of today's kids.
Want to start a conversation with a child? Want to connect with today's kids? This list is a great way to do this. Check it out and use it to talk with kids about their culture.
p.s. This is not an endorsement of the people below but simply a way to connect with today's kids.
Favorite Kids' TV Show - The Thundermans Undercover
Favorite Male TV Star (Kids) - Jack Griffo (Max Thunderman, The Thundermans: Undercover)
Favorite Female TV Star (Kids) - Kira Kosarin (Phoebe Thunderman, The Thundermans: Undercover)
Favorite Family TV Show - XO, Kitty
Favorite Male TV Star (Family) - Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz, Cobra Kai)
Favorite Female TV Star (Family) - Peyton List (Tory Nichols, Cobra Kai)
Favorite Reality TV Show - America’s Got Talent
Favorite Cartoon - SpongeBob SquarePants
Favorite Movie - Wicked
Favorite Movie Actor - Jack Black (Steve, A Minecraft Movie)
Favorite Movie Actress - Ariana Grande (Glinda, Wicked)
Favorite Animated Movie - Inside Out 2
Favorite Male Animated Voice From a Movie - Dwayne Johnson (Maui, Moana 2)
Favorite Female Animated Voice From a Movie - Auli’i Cravalho (Moana, Moana 2)
Favorite Villain - Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik, Sonic the Hedgehog 3)
Favorite Butt-Kicker - Emma Myers (Natalie, A Minecraft Movie)
Favorite Female Artist - SZA
Favorite Male Artist - Bruno Mars
Favorite Music Group - Stray Kids
Favorite Song - “Taste” – Sabrina Carpenter
Favorite Music Collaboration - “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Favorite Female Breakout Artist - Sabrina Carpenter
Favorite Male Breakout Artist - Benson Booned
Favorite Album - Short n’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
Favorite Global Music Star - Africa: Tyla
Favorite Song From a Movie - “Defying Gravity” – Cynthia Erivo (ft. Ariana Grande)
Favorite Viral Song - “Bluest Flame” – Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco
Favorite Female Sports Star - Simone Biles
Favorite Male Sports Star - LeBron James
Favorite Male Creator - Mr. Beast
