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Student Ministry Conversations episodes

  • Effective Small Groups with Scott Nagle | SMC Podcast | Episode 148

    Welcome to this week's episode where Micah sits down with Scott Nagle to talk about the importance of small groups in your ministry and how to effectively use them 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

    32 min
  • Growing Old In Youth Ministry with Brandon Best | SMC Podcast | Episode 147

    Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Brandon Best to talk about staying in Youth Ministry for the long haul and growing old in the process. They talk about what foundations need to be built in order to prepare for longevity as well as what to avoid in the process.

    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

    52 min
  • Student Led Campus Groups with Shawn Kirkland | SMC Podcast | Episode 146

    Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Shawn Kirkland to talk about student led Jesus groups and how you can challenge and equip your students to get one started on their school campuses.

    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

    31 min
  • Worship In Youth Ministry with Johnny Burkhalter | SMC Podcast | Episode 145

    Welcome to this week's episode where Micah sits down with Johnny Burkhalter, the worship pastor at Crossroads Church in Douglas Springs, GA, as they talk about the importance of worship in Youth Ministry and how to incorporate it in your program.

    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

    35 min
  • The Importance of Camp with Alicen Ohoran | SMC Podcast | Episode 144

    Welcome to this week's episode where Melissa sits down with Alicen Ohoran to talk about the importance of getting kids involved in camp and how it can be a pivotal point to look back on in their faith journey.

    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
  • Pastoral Care V2 with Brandon Upton | SMC Podcast | Episode 143

    Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with Brandon Upton to talk about the importance of understanding mental health and utilizing self-care when it comes to 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

    37 min
  • The Catalyst For Discipleship with Greg Stier | SMC Podcast | Episode 142

    Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Greg Stier, the founder of Dare2Share Ministries, as they talk about the importance of putting evangelism FIRST in the priority of students and how it will impact their own spiritual journey as well as teach them to disciple others as well.

    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 2 min
  • Navigating Transitions In Ministry with McKenna Tira | SMC Podcast | Episode 141

    Welcome to this week's episode where Micah sits down with McKenna Tira of Refuge Youth Network as their conversation centers on the dynamics involved in moving from one youth ministry to another. They explore various aspects of this transition, ranging from adjustments in ethnic and cultural settings to adapting to the unique culture of a new 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

    26 min
  • Pregnancy Resources In Your Community with Cathy Roberson | SMC Podcast | Episode 140
    Welcome to this week's episode where Melissa sits down with Cathy Roberson of Pregnancy Resources of Abilene to talk about how Pregnancy Resources can come alongside students in their time of need with the many different services they offer and how they can celebrate the child regardless of the circumstances.
    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 
    Support the Podcast!  
    Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop
    47 min
  • Serving Outside The Church with Melissa Stevenson | SMC Podcast | Episode 139

    Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with Melissa Stevenson for one more episode before she takes the reins over as one of the hosts of the podcast! Listen in as they talk about the importance of serving in the community OUTSIDE of your normal church context.

    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


    Support the Podcast! 

    Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

    34 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).