Student Ministry Conversations

Games, high-energy activities and worship all have their places when it comes to Student Ministry, but when is the last time that we have spent more time in prayer than we have doing announcements? When is the last time we challenged our ministry to “Be Still”? Join the conversation today as Brent sits down with Cody Brotherton to talk about Contemplative Ministry and how it can be incorporated in Student Ministry. 

You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Apple Podcasts.  

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We are celebrating our first 16 episodes of the podcast! Come join us this week as Russell and Brent talk through different highlights of their favorite conversations with guests so far! 

Show Notes 

Russell’s Favorites:

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John C. Maxwell is recorded saying, "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way." How can we effectively become leaders that work to push our volunteers and ministry through the obstacles and challenges that come from today's culture? Join us this week as Russell Martin is joined by Mark Oestreicher to have the discussion of "Developing Yourself as a Leader." 

You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Apple Podcasts.  

Show Notes

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Why do we see youth sports as a conflict with Youth ministry? What if there was a way to work together to strengthen families, develop faith and share Christ with more than we ever thought we could reach? In this episode Brent Aiken sits down with Abilene YMCA Programs Director Joe Roberts and they talk about ways church youth ministries, leaders and volunteers can see youth sports leagues as an ally and ministry opportunity.

You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Apple Podcasts. 

Connect With SMC

Instagram – @talkstudentmin

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YMCA Facebook

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Russell Martin on Clubhouse — https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@rgmmusic

What is the Enneagram? Can it be used for ministry? How can it help me? Have you ever asked any of these questions?

Come join us as Russell sits down with Leadership Coach and Enneagram expert Jenn Whitmer and talks about the Enneagram.

You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Apple Podcasts. 

Show Notes

https://jennwhitmer.com/freebies

The Road Back to You – Ian Cron Website – Buy on Amazon

Origins of the Enneagram – Beth McCord

Facebook Group, The Women Leaders Circle: Using the Enneagram for Success in Life and Business

https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacepowerlead/

Connect With SMC

Instagram – @talkstudentmin

Connect with Jenn

 jennwhitmer.com

IG: @jenn_whitmer

LinkedIn: Jenn Whitmer

FB: @jennwhitmerspeaks

Medium: Jenn Whitmer

Clubhouse: @jenn_whitmer

Connect With The Hosts

Russell Martin on Clubhouse — https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@rgmmusic

While Youth Ministry can be an incredible time of growth and leadership but the time comes when we all have to move on to our next church or next career. What are the steps that you can take to make the transition as smooth as possible? Join us as we talk to Bayli Avery, Brent Aiken's former associate youth pastor, on how youth pastors can step down without stepping out.

You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Apple Podcasts.

Show Notes

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In light of the events of the past two years; the question has to be asked “What is the future of Student Ministry?” 

Come join us as Russell sits down with Brock Morgan as he talks about what the future holds for Student Ministry and how we can best prepare for what’s coming. 

You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Apple Podcasts. 

Show Notes

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Connect With Brock Morgan

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Having a method and plan to the madness that is student ministry can be taxing sometimes, but how can we work to have a plan of action that will work long before we reach the growth that we are expecting? Come join us as Brent sits down with Kurt Libby as he talks about infrastructure and how it has incredible impact in student ministry. 

You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Apple Podcasts.

Show Notes for this episode can be found on Studentministryconversations.org - Click Here

Connect With SMC

Connect With Kurt Libby

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We all know the end goal when it comes to teaching people about Jesus and having a real relationship with Him, but are we telling the story in a captivating way that will draw students back again and again to learn more about Him? Come join us as Russell sits down with Jonathan Germany as he talks about the art of storytelling and how it has incredible impact in student ministry. 

You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Apple Podcasts.

Show Notes for this episode can be found on Studentministryconversations.org - Click Here

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Connect with Jonathan Germany

Connect With The Hosts

While our primary job is building a ministry that brings students closer to Jesus through equipping leaders and students to bring the Gospel, we are also working alongside a staff that at minimum contains a Senior Pastor and a secretary. What are you doing to step into the vision that has already been given to the staff that you are working with? Come join us as Brent sits down with Luke Gajary as he challenges us to go beyond our "job" and serve the church as we are called to serve.

You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Apple Podcasts.

Connect With SMC

Instagram - @talkstudentmin

Connect With Luke Gajary

Facebook

Connect With The Hosts

Russell Martin on Clubhouse -- https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@rgmmusic

Brent Aiken on Clubhouse - https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@maiken5390

Russell Martin - @rgmmusic

Brent Aiken - @heybrentaiken