Student Ministry Conversations

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Student Ministry Conversations episodes

  • Collaborative Youth Ministry with Brett Patterson and Colby Hill | SMC Podcast | Episode 178

    Welcome to this weeks episode where David sits down with Brett Patterson and Colby Hill, two youth pastors that are friends and work together in ministry even though they are roughly an hour a part in the churches they serve, as they talk about working collaboratively in Youth Ministry with other youth groups and the importance of community between churches.

    Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?  

    You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers.  We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  

    Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email ([email protected]) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  


    Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org    


    Connect With SMC    

    Instagram – @talkstudentmin    

    Twitter – @talkstudentmin   

    Facebook – @talkstudentmin    

    Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"   


    Connect With The Hosts    

    Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken   

    Russell Martin – @rgmmusic   

    David Pruitt - @pruacoustic   

    Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81   

    Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall  


    You can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected]  


    Support the Podcast!    

    Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

    1 hr 17 min
  • Unhealthy to Healthy Environments with Billy Spriggs | SMC Podcast | Episode 177

    Welcome to this weeks episode where Micah sits down with Billy Spriggs, host of the Firebrand show on the Christian Television Network (CTN), as they talk about his time with Hillsong and transitioning from an unhealthy environment to a healthy one.

    Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?  

    You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers.  We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  

    Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email ([email protected]) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  


    Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org    


    Connect With SMC    

    Instagram – @talkstudentmin    

    Twitter – @talkstudentmin   

    Facebook – @talkstudentmin    

    Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"   


    Connect With The Hosts    

    Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken   

    Russell Martin – @rgmmusic   

    David Pruitt - @pruacoustic   

    Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81   

    Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall  


    You can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected]  


    Support the Podcast!    

    Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

    42 min
  • Building Godly Habits with David Herbst | SMC Podcast | Episode 176

    Welcome to this weeks episode where Melissa sits down with David Herbst, the Associate Pastor at Lytle Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas, to talk about developing rhythms of Godly Disciplines in your everyday life.

    Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?  

    You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers.  We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  

    Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email ([email protected]) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  


    Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org    


    Connect With SMC    

    Instagram – @talkstudentmin    

    Twitter – @talkstudentmin   

    Facebook – @talkstudentmin    

    Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"   


    Connect With The Hosts    

    Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken   

    Russell Martin – @rgmmusic   

    David Pruitt - @pruacoustic   

    Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81   

    Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall  


    You can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected]  


    Support the Podcast!    

    Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

    38 min
  • Finding God's Presence with Mike Donehey | SMC Podcast | Episode 175

    Welcome to this weeks episode where Brent sits down with Mike Donehey, the lead singer of Tenth Avenue North, to talk about finding God's presence in all things and how we, especially in the church, need to continue to frame our focus to avoid losing heart in ministry.

    Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?  

    You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers.  We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  

    Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email ([email protected]) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  


    Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org    


    Connect With SMC    

    Instagram – @talkstudentmin    

    Twitter – @talkstudentmin   

    Facebook – @talkstudentmin    

    Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"   


    Connect With The Hosts    

    Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken   

    Russell Martin – @rgmmusic   

    David Pruitt - @pruacoustic   

    Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81   

    Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall  


    You can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected]  


    Support the Podcast!    

    Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

    1 hr 4 min
  • The Intimacy & Sex Conversation with Vernon King | SMC Podcast | Episode 174

    Welcome to this weeks episode where Brent sits down with Vernon King Jr., the author of the new book "The Intimacy & Sex Conversation" to talk through current research and trends when it comes to teens and encountering sexual trends in the culture around them. It also covers how pastors and parents need to be navigating the waters of these conversations.

    Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?  

    You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers.  We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  

    Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email ([email protected]) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  


    Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org    


    Connect With SMC    

    Instagram – @talkstudentmin    

    Twitter – @talkstudentmin   

    Facebook – @talkstudentmin    

    Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"   


    Connect With The Hosts    

    Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken   

    Russell Martin – @rgmmusic   

    David Pruitt - @pruacoustic   

    Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81   

    Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall  


    You can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected]  


    Support the Podcast!    

    Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

    1 hr 4 min
  • I Don't Know with Ross King | SMC Podcast | Episode 173

    Welcome to this weeks episode where David and Ross King sit down to talk about the story behind his new song "I Don't Know" and how it relates to our walks as Christians dealing with people that need extra grace and patience through the process of loving our neighbor.

    Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?  

    You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers.  We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  

    Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email ([email protected]) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  


    Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org    


    Connect With SMC    

    Instagram – @talkstudentmin    

    Twitter – @talkstudentmin   

    Facebook – @talkstudentmin    

    Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"   


    Connect With The Hosts    

    Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken   

    Russell Martin – @rgmmusic   

    David Pruitt - @pruacoustic   

    Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81   

    Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall  


    You can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected]  


    Support the Podcast!    

    Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

    51 min
  • Being A Campus Missionary with Michael Kubis | SMC Podcast | Episode 172

    Welcome to this weeks episode where Micah and Michael Kubis, Michael and his wife, Rachel, serve as U.S. Missionaries for Youth Alive in the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware. In his role, Michael encourages, empowers, and equips teens in the local church to share the good news of Jesus Christ in their schools and beyond. They sit down to talk about the the importance of the role of campus missionaries at your schools and how they can impact the students in your community.

    Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?  

    You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers.  We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  

    Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email ([email protected]) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  


    Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org    


    Connect With SMC    

    Instagram – @talkstudentmin    

    Twitter – @talkstudentmin   

    Facebook – @talkstudentmin    

    Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"   


    Connect With The Hosts    

    Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken   

    Russell Martin – @rgmmusic   

    David Pruitt - @pruacoustic   

    Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81   

    Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall  


    You can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected]  


    Support the Podcast!    

    Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

    28 min
  • Unification As A Team with Anapaula Martinez | SMC Podcast | Episode 171

    Welcome to this weeks episode where Melissa sits down with Anapaula Martinez, the Associate Youth Director and Middle School Coordinator at Kingwood Methodist Church. They sit down to talk about the importance of having unification as a youth ministry team starting with the Holy Spirit, how their team built that, what to do to gain that without starting the whole team over, getting parents on board and the possible downsides to your team being unified to the point of family.


    Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?  

    You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers.  We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  

    Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email ([email protected]) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  


    Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org    


    Connect With SMC    

    Instagram – @talkstudentmin    

    Twitter – @talkstudentmin   

    Facebook – @talkstudentmin    

    Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"   


    Connect With The Hosts    

    Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken   

    Russell Martin – @rgmmusic   

    David Pruitt - @pruacoustic   

    Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81   

    Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall  


    You can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected]  


    Support the Podcast!    

    Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

    28 min
  • See You At The Pole with Rick Eubanks | SMC Podcast | Episode 170

    Welcome to this weeks episode where Brent sits down with Rick Eubanks, the Texas State Coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministries. They sit down to talk about the different opportunities to get your students involved in sharing their faith at school and specifically focus on See You At The Pole and the history behind it.


    Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?  

    You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers.  We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  

    Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email ([email protected]) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  


    Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org    


    Connect With SMC    

    Instagram – @talkstudentmin    

    Twitter – @talkstudentmin   

    Facebook – @talkstudentmin    

    Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"   


    Connect With The Hosts    

    Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken   

    Russell Martin – @rgmmusic   

    David Pruitt - @pruacoustic   

    Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81   

    Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall  


    You can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected]  


    Support the Podcast!    

    Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

    47 min
  • Purpose in the Grind with Justin Miller | SMC Podcast | Episode 169

    Welcome to this weeks episode where Melissa sits down with Worship Pastor Justin Miller to talk about the grind of chasing what God has called you to do while having to work for a living in other jobs.


    Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?  

    You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers.  We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  

    Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email ([email protected]) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  


    Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org    


    Connect With SMC    

    Instagram – @talkstudentmin    

    Twitter – @talkstudentmin   

    Facebook – @talkstudentmin    

    Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"   


    Connect With The Hosts    

    Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken   

    Russell Martin – @rgmmusic   

    David Pruitt - @pruacoustic   

    Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81   

    Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall  


    You can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected]  


    Support the Podcast!    

    Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

    39 min

About Student Ministry Conversations

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A place to share, learn and talk about ways to equip, encourage and empower students and student ministry leaders. We want to hear from EVERYONE involved in Student Ministry (and even some not in Student Ministry at all).