Student Ministry Conversations

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Shama Mrema as they talk about humor, authenticity and building relationships. Hopefully this episode makes you laugh and inspires you to continue to work on your relational skills with your students.

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    

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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]  

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This week's episode is a little different. Brent just drops in briefly to share a quick note about volunteers and how you can build and encourage them in your ministry as well as use them as fuel for growing your volunteer base.

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

Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with Brent Aiken, co-host of the SMC Podcast and Youth Pastor at Wylie Methodist Church in Abilene, Texas, as they talk about the the ins and outs of preparing for the upcoming semester and going through five of the things that you need to be doing to prep for the Fall.

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

Welcome to this week's episode where Melissa sits down with Christina Prim, the Youth Outreach, Discipleship, and Media Coordinator at House of Faith in Abilene, Texas, as they talk about the process of bringing the big idea from the meeting to the implementation of it through the church.

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

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Brett Patterson, the youth pastor at St John's Methodist in Stamford, Texas, to talk about the spirituals highs that a camper experiences throughout different activities and how to look for and discern the different between the students that changed behavior for the week and the students that have had genuine heart change.

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

Welcome to this week's episode where Micah sits down with Eran Holt, the founder and president of Lead The Generation. tackle the subject of Biblical literacy. They talk about how it is crucial in youth ministry because it provides young people with a solid foundation of faith, enabling them to understand and live out Christian principles. It helps them navigate life's challenges with a biblical perspective, fostering spiritual growth and resilience. Additionally, biblical literacy equips youth to engage in meaningful discussions about their faith, both within and outside the church community. By deeply knowing the scriptures, young people can develop a personal relationship with God and be better prepared to share their faith with others.

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

Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with John Simmons, the Campus Pastor at Rush Creek Church in Mansfield, Texas. They come together to talk about church planting and how to go about it if God is calling you in that direction.

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

Welcome to this week's episode where Melissa sits down with Kevin Libick, a 25-year student ministry veteran in Fort Worth, Texas. He currently leads a team of amazing Christ Chapel Bible Church staff and leaders. They come together to talk about Community Building over Production value. Is that a trend? What did Covid have to do with it? How do you accomplish relational ministry while still following safety procedures and the difficulty?

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

Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with Tyler Looney, the pastor at First Methodist Sweetwater, Texas, as they talk about how to handle and manage insecurities in your personal life, family and 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

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Chris Hurt, the youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Frisco, Texas, as they talking about personally having and creating a culture of joy in your 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