Student Ministry Conversations

Welcome back to the podcast! This week Brent and David continue the series for the month of January called "Lose the Noise" talking about the importance of teaching and practicing the discipline of silence.

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.

Connect With SMC

www.studentministryconversations.org

Instagram – @talkstudentmin

Facebook – @talkstudentmin

Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"

Connect With The Hosts

Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken

David Pruitt - @pruacoustic

Welcome back to the podcast. This week Brent and David continue the series for the month of January called "Lose the Noise" talking about the importance of spiritual formation over programs for students in the current culture. Today they are joined by Stephen Gehring, the owner of Anchor and Insight Counseling Services in Graham, Texas to talk about the dangers of screen use and how it damages far more than we realize even in our own ministries.

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.

Connect with Stephen Gehring and Anchor and Insight by going over to https://anchorandinsight.org/

Connect With SMCInstagram – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The HostsBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacousticYou can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected] the Podcast!Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome back to the podcast! This week Brent and David begin the series for the month of January called "Lose the Noise" talking about the importance of spiritual formation over programs for students in the current culture. Today they talk about how to make the change, refocusing what success in ministry means and how to start 2026 off with the right 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.

Connect With SMC

Instagram – @talkstudentmin

Facebook – @talkstudentmin

Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"

Connect With The Hosts

Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken

David Pruitt - @pruacoustic

Happy New Year! Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent & David start the year off with a conversation about the importance of finding the God that never changes instead of working on the "new you" for 2026.

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.

Connect With SMC

Instagram – @talkstudentmin

Facebook – @talkstudentmin

Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"

Connect With The Hosts

Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken

David Pruitt - @pruacoustic

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent & David continue the theme for the month of December on the focus of "Jesus at the Center." This week, they are talking about the importance of reflecting on this year for growth and wisdom but not sitting in the past and using it to move forward for the upcoming year.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.Connect With SMCInstagram – @talkstudentminTwitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The HostsBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacoustic

You can also email all the hosts individually by: [email protected] the Podcast!Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent & David continue the theme for the month of December on the focus of "Jesus at the Center." This week, they are talking about the distractions of Christmas that even ministry leaders can find themselves in far too often and how to focus on what's important in this season.

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

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 of the podcast where Brent & David start the theme for the month of December on the focus of "Jesus at the Center." This week, they are starting the conversation talking about the importance of the Advent season and how we need to not only teach the importance of the season, but also mirror our focus on it 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

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 of the podcast where Brent & David finish the theme for November of "Faith & Gratitude" talking about creating a culture of thanksgiving in your youth ministry and some practical ways to do so.

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

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 of the podcast where Brent & David continue the theme for November "Faith & Gratitude" talking about the importance behind having gratitude in the hard seasons of life and the importance of community in helping you point toward gratitude.

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

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 of the podcast where David begins the theme for November "Faith & Gratitude" talking about the importance behind having gratitude not only during this season, but in all aspects of your life 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

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

Support the Podcast!

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