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- Excellence in All Things with Elles Maddry | SMC Podcast | Episode 098
While Youth Ministry can often times be labeled as chaos or rough around the edges, this often falls as a scapegoat for lacking the desire to pursue our best in all the different elements in our ministry. The other side is that we are responsible for so much that it's easy to let a few of the smaller tasks to fall by the wayside. But how can we utilize excellence in all aspects of our ministry? Is it even possible?
Come join the conversation as Russell sits down with Elles Maddry from Youthpastor.co as they talk about how excellence isn't perfection, it's doing the absolute best you can with what you have in your hand.
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.orgVideo for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/ZDJP8bX_oNs
Connect With SMC
Instagram – @talkstudentminTwitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The HostsRussell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacousticSupport the Podcast!Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop42 min - Leading With Your Head Above Water with Doug Franklin | SMC Podcast | Episode 097
It can be incredibly easy (especially in the early years of Youth Ministry) to get overwhelmed with the fact of, "I'm responsible for these students and working with their families to disciple them." This can often lead to anxiety or feeling inadequate but is there a way to lead with direction and purpose?
Come join the conversation as David sits down with Doug Franklin, the Founder and President of Leadertreks, as they talk about how to lead in a capacity that gives you confidence and focus while bringing students together to teach the Gospel.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.orgVideo for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/WcxJXdETYNU
Connect With SMC
Instagram – @talkstudentminTwitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The HostsRussell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacousticSupport the Podcast!Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop43 min - Engaging Students with the Bible with Zaccary Kellar | SMC Podcast | Episode 096Many times (especially with teaching the younger students), we come across the issue of students not paying attention due to boredom or them not being able to retain what they are hearing so they check out. Are we doing what's best to gain the attention of students with the powerful message of the Gospel?Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Zaccary Kellar, the Junior High and Outreach Director at Trinity Baptist Church in Texarkana, Arkansas, as they talk about how to engage students with the stories in scripture in a captivating way.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.orgVideo for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/cTlgcHFRAGwConnect With SMCInstagram – @talkstudentminTwitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The HostsRussell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacousticSupport the Podcast!Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop36 min
- Leading Culture Change with Mark DeVries | SMC Podcast | Episode 095Sometimes the culture in our church/youth settings can be an uphill climb when it comes to working in new things or trying to break the cycle of "We have always done it this way." How can we go about leading change within our church communities that will not only put us on the right track to get us there, but also make changes that will last?Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Mark DeVries, the founder of Ministry Architects and author of Sustainable Youth Ministry, as they talk about how to lead change within a culture both efficiently and effectively.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.orgVideo for this episode can be found here:https://youtu.be/gcILtl2y9F0Connect With SMCInstagram – @talkstudentminTwitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The HostsRussell Martin – @rgmmusic]Brent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacousticSupport the Podcast!Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop59 min
- Working Through Burnout with Tyler Reed | SMC Podcast | Episode 094
As in most professions, Youth Ministry can have a daunting toll on your physical/emotion/spiritual well being... but what happens when you don't catch the signs that you're burning out and you reach that moment? How can you work on recovering from burnout and continuing in ministry?
Come join the conversation as David sits down with Tyler Reed, the Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church in Burnet, Texas, as they talk about the struggle of burnout and how to overcome the struggles while you're still working in ministry.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
Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/3WDt8A_ggs4
Connect With SMC
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Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacousticSupport the Podcast!
Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shopBe A Patreon Subscriber! https://www.patreon.com/talkstudentmin1 hr 9 min - Students on the Fringe Pt. 3 with Darrin Cox | SMC Podcast | Episode 093
We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus to everybody that we come in contact with but what happens when that also should convict us to be reaching out to the homeless community that is in all of our own backyards?
Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Darrin Cox, the Homeless/Foster Care Liason for Abilene ISD in Abilene, Texas, as they talk about how to reach out and minister to students that are homeless in our communities.
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
Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/hrca-KTG4qc
Connect With SMC
Instagram – @talkstudentminTwitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The Hosts
Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacousticSupport the Podcast!
Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shopBe A Patreon Subscriber! https://www.patreon.com/talkstudentmin47 min - Ministry Coaching with Cody Moore | SMC Podcast | Episode 092
Like all professions, youth ministry can be one that can be strengthened through training, education and coaching... but how can you find a coach for youth ministry? What does ministry coaching even mean?
Come join the conversation as David sits down with Cody Moore as they talk about ministry coaching and how it can benefit your ministry.
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
Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/_PIc2uabOzY
Connect With SMC
Instagram – @talkstudentminTwitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The Hosts
Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacousticSupport the Podcast!
Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shopBe A Patreon Subscriber! https://www.patreon.com/talkstudentmin48 min - Engaging Student's Parents & Households with Dan Istvanik | SMC Podcast | Episode 091
While the students in our ministry are one of our main focuses, reaching the parents or the household that the student lives with is just as important to the development of the student. How do we effectively reach out to the families of the students in our ministry? How do we reach out and get the households engaged in the student ministry at home as well as in a volunteer basis at church?
Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Dan Istvanik, the family pastor at Avenue Christian Church in Darrien, Illinois, as they talk about the challenge of getting household involvement and how that can benefit the student and your student ministry.
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
Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/rMZjSD2wlaM
Connect With SMC
Instagram – @talkstudentminTwitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The Hosts
Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacousticSupport the Podcast!
Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shopBe A Patreon Subscriber! https://www.patreon.com/talkstudentmin44 min - Starting Out Right with Caleb Brimmage | SMC Podcast | Episode 090
While it's not a "statistic", it's very easy to see that most Youth Pastors will start over ministries at 2-3 different churches during their time as a Youth Pastor. While this doesn't necessarily happen for all, many Youth Pastors are walking into new groups trying to make policies, changes and start relationships... but is there something specifically that we should focus on? Are there things that we can use to hit the ground running that will help us be effective in building both relationships and the group that we are serving?
Come join the conversation as Russell sits down with Caleb Brimmage, the Director of Student Ministries at First Coppell UMC, as they talk about things that they have learned about starting in new churches as well as some "do's" and "don'ts" on their experiences from different churches.
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
Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/jwolm1p_VYE
Connect With SMC
Instagram – @talkstudentminTwitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The Hosts
Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacousticSupport the Podcast!
Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shopBe A Patreon Subscriber! https://www.patreon.com/talkstudentmin56 min - Better Together with Josh Lewis | SMC Podcast | Episode 089
Join us today for a special episode where our guest host, David Pruitt, interviews fellow youth pastor Josh Lewis, Youth Pastor at First Baptist Snyder in Snyder, Texas, and they talk about how youth pastors are better when they collaborate, pray and work together in doing ministry in the community!
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
Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/7uKIO4sXY6I
Connect With SMC
Instagram – @talkstudentminTwitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The Hosts
Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @dpruittSupport the Podcast!
Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shopBe A Patreon Subscriber! https://www.patreon.com/talkstudentmin1 hr 2 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).
Check out show notes, blog articles and merchandise at https://www.studentministryconversations.org