Episode 73 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Brett Talley. As a pastor’s kid, Brett grew up in the church world and felt called to full-time ministry at a young age. After jumping into the local church as a youth pastor and next gen pastor for over 11 years, he moved into his current role with Orange and Orange Students. Steve and Brett talk about what an Orange Specialist does, what Brett has learned after working with so many student ministries, and also about the importance of learning and speaking into Phases.  

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Email Brett at [email protected] 

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save 10%) 

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com 

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry. 

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Episode 72 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a programming update from Steve. He shares how last year's programming changes went along with sharing some insights from his summer experiences, and plans for the 2021-2022 school year. He also shares a couple stories about how God has used video games to connect with teenagers. 

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save 10% off) 

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  

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Thank you all for the last 5+ years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 71 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Zack Ryer. Not only is Zack one of Steve's former students, but he has recently started a music career (under the stage name, Dante Nazarro) focused on songs that he has written through his anxiety, depression, and grief. Zack and Steve talk about some things that helped him during his time in youth group, how Zack has now been able to help other teens, and about some ways youth pastors and youth workers can help other students going through difficult times. 

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Follow Zack on Instagram: @ryedog95 

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save $5)  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  

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Episode 70 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Todd Pearage. Partnering with Standing Stone, Todd and his wife, Lynda, run a ministry called Youth Leader Oasis, where they care for other youth workers and their spouses. In this episode, he not only shares his story, but talks about what his ministry looks like, how you can get the care you need, and shares a few tips for all of us.

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Email Todd at [email protected]

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save $5)  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  

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Thank you all for the last 5+ years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 69 of The Student Ministry Podcast features some tips around recruiting. If you are going to make a difference in student ministry, you need a great team around you. Maybe you have questions, though. Like... How do I build a team? How do I get more people to join our team? How to I get the right people on our team? How do I raise awareness of the needs we have on our team? Prayer is a vital part of anything. Of course, we need to be constantly praying about this—that God will lead us to the people He wants on our team. But in this episode, Steve shares a few additional tips he has learned over the years when it comes to recruiting.

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Read more about these tips at https://stevecullum.com

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save $5)  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  

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Thank you all for the last 5 years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 68 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Chris Talbot. Not only does Chris serve in youth and family ministry at his local church, he also teaches youth ministry at Welch College and is the author of Remodeling Youth Ministry. In this episode, you'll get to hear Chris' story but also hear about how we can remodel our youth ministries to focus more on what the Bible says rather than chasing trends. Chris also shares what it is like to be a Bible college professor and a few tips that he has learned along the way.  

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Order Chris' book on Amazon: Remodeling Youth Ministry 

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save $5)  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  

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Thank you all for the last 5 years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 67 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Emily Chapman Richards and Olivia Stanton from Show Hope, an organization started by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman to care for orphans by engaging the church and reducing barriers to adoption. Not only do Emily and Olivia share their stories, but they also share some amazing and free ways to help educate and empower your students to play a role in this mission through the Pause Campaign and more.   

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Show Hope website: https://showhope.org 

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  

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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Thank you all for the last 5 years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 66 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Aaron Stetson. Longtime listeners of the podcast will remember Aaron from our very first episode. Since then, God has redirected him to serve in a new role in the area of disaster relief. Listen in as Aaron talks about the transition from youth ministry into his work with Hope Force International, discusses opportunities for your students and church to get involved, and shares some tips with all of us.  

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Email Aaron at [email protected] 

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  

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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Thank you all for the last 5 years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 65 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Dan Navarra and Matt Steen of Chemistry Staffing. Not only do Dan and Matt share some of their stories, but they also share some great tips and hacks for those just getting started in student ministry and those thinking about transitioning to another church or another ministry. Dan also shares some important results from his annual Youth Pastor Compensation Survey that are important to everyone in a paid ministry role.  

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Chemistry Staffing's website: https://www.chemistrystaffing.com

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  

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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Thank you all for the last 5 years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 64 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a brief message of encouragement from Steve Cullum to you, the youth worker. As we head into a new year, we know that many of you have experienced some rough patches and have even thought about giving up at least once or twice, or maybe you know someone who has really struggled recently.  

In this episode, Steve shares five encouragements adapted from the book, It's Personal, by Virginia Ward, Reggie Joiner, and Kristen Ivy, and the teaching series of the same name by XP3:

• Jesus knows your name.

Links mentioned during this episode:

• It's Personal book  

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  

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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!