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  • 208 | Not A Waste Of Time | SMC Podcast

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent sits down with a word of encouragement for the youth pastors that are in the trenches of ministry and feeling depressed, defeated or beat down by different things that they are facing in their 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.


    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

    15 min
  • 207 | Culture of Consistency: Interim Season | SMC Podcast

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to continue the conversation for the next month on transitions and creating a culture that goes beyond your time in a church. For this week, they sit down to continue the conversation about the interim transition period between youth pastors and how if the culture has been established the group can not only survive but flourish.

    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/shopWelcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to talk about the second half of a joint episode talking about how to deal with mistakes in Student Ministry. For this second week, they sit down to talk about handling mistakes that you make as a student pastor and how you can work to not only rebuild trust within your church and staff but also how you can learn from your mistakes to make you better.

    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

    55 min
  • 206 | Culture of Consistency: Leaving A Ministry | SMC Podcast

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to continue the conversation for the next month on transitions and creating a culture that goes beyond your time in a church. For this week, they sit down to continue the conversation about casting vision of a culture of consistency with your church leadership, volunteers and students and how this directly can impact your ability to leave the church you are at well when it's time to move on.

    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/shopWelcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to talk about the second half of a joint episode talking about how to deal with mistakes in Student Ministry. For this second week, they sit down to talk about handling mistakes that you make as a student pastor and how you can work to not only rebuild trust within your church and staff but also how you can learn from your mistakes to make you better.

    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

    59 min
  • 205 | Culture of Consistency | SMC Podcast

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to begin the conversation for the next month on transitions and creating a culture that goes beyond your time in a church. For this week, they sit down to open the conversation talking about creating a culture of consistency and the importance of consistency not only in your program, but also in the lives of 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

    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/shopWelcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to talk about the second half of a joint episode talking about how to deal with mistakes in Student Ministry. For this second week, they sit down to talk about handling mistakes that you make as a student pastor and how you can work to not only rebuild trust within your church and staff but also how you can learn from your mistakes to make you better.

    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

    45 min
  • 204 | Middle School: Identity | SMC Podcast

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, Russell & Melissa sit down to continue the conversation on the Middle School section of Student Ministry. For this week, they sit down to talk about middle school students and how identity is a conversation that has to be included as a parent or minister and how we can communicate effectively.

    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/shopWelcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to talk about the second half of a joint episode talking about how to deal with mistakes in Student Ministry. For this second week, they sit down to talk about handling mistakes that you make as a student pastor and how you can work to not only rebuild trust within your church and staff but also how you can learn from your mistakes to make you better.

    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

    37 min
  • 203 | Middle School: Leadership | SMC Podcast

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to continue the conversation on the Middle School section of Student Ministry. For this week, they sit down to talk about middle school students and how you and equip them and encourage them to be leaders within the church and their community.

    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/shopWelcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to talk about the second half of a joint episode talking about how to deal with mistakes in Student Ministry. For this second week, they sit down to talk about handling mistakes that you make as a student pastor and how you can work to not only rebuild trust within your church and staff but also how you can learn from your mistakes to make you better.

    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

    31 min
  • 202 | Middle School: Communication | SMC Podcast

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to continue the conversation on the Middle School section of Student Ministry. For this week, they sit down to talk about how middle school students communicate and how best to interact with middle schoolers when you have conversations with them.

    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/shopWelcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to talk about the second half of a joint episode talking about how to deal with mistakes in Student Ministry. For this second week, they sit down to talk about handling mistakes that you make as a student pastor and how you can work to not only rebuild trust within your church and staff but also how you can learn from your mistakes to make you better.

    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

    37 min
  • 201 | First Priority Clubs with Will Sherman | SMC Podcast

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent sits down with Will Sherman, the Ft Worth Director for First Priority Clubs to talk about the importance of students engaging with students and how that is done through First Priority. They also talk about how your students can get involved.

    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

    39 min
  • 200 | How to Handle Mistakes (Pt 2) | SMC Podcast

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to talk about the second half of a joint episode talking about how to deal with mistakes in Student Ministry. For this second week, they sit down to talk about handling mistakes that you make as a student pastor and how you can work to not only rebuild trust within your church and staff but also how you can learn from your mistakes to make you better.

    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

    35 min
  • How To Handle Mistakes (Pt.1) | SMC Podcast | Episode 199

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to talk about the first half of a joint episode talking about how to deal with mistakes in Student Ministry. For this first week, they sit down to talk about handling mistakes that students make with grace and working to continue the relationship while providing sound guidance and 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


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


    Support the Podcast!

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

    42 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).