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Student Ministry Matters episodes

February 16 Episode 210 - Ministry Across the Spectrum with Dr. Russell Threet
Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. Russell Threet, author of Ministry Across the Spectrum. The book discusses autism and some practical ministry approaches in the local church.

Resources for ministry to those with Special Needs:
Ministry Across the Spectrum by Dr. Russell Threet
Joni and Friends
Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder — Barbara J. Newman
Autism and the Church- Grant Macaskill
Thinking Biblically about Autism with Daniel Berger

Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.

Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / [email protected]
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts:
Dan Carson - [email protected]
Chris Vines - [email protected]
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
[email protected]
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community
39 min
February 09 Episode 209 - The Ministry of Small Things with Dr. Reuben Bredenhof
Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. Reuben Bredenhof, author of The Ministry of Small Things.

www.reubenbredenhof.com
Instagram: @reubenbredenhof
Seminary Website: www.canadianreformedseminary.ca
Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS29SD6V

Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.

Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / [email protected]
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts:
Dan Carson - [email protected]
Chris Vines - [email protected]
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
[email protected]
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community
34 min
February 01 Episode 208 - Leading through Loss
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk through the idea of continuing to lead in your ministry as you experience your own personal loss.

1. Lean on God & His Word.
2. Lean on Your Immediate Circle.
3. Lean on Your Spiritual Family.
4. Lean on Professionals.

Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.

Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / [email protected]
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts:
Dan Carson - [email protected]
Chris Vines - [email protected]
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
[email protected]
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community
33 min
January 20 Episode 207 - Iconic with Mike McGarry the Youth Pastor Theologian
Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Mike McGarry, the Youth Pastor Theologian, and his new book, Iconic. They also talk about the importance of theology in student ministry and how to lean into that arena.

Iconic by Mike McGarry
Grasping God's Word by Duvall & Hays

Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.

Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / [email protected]
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts:
Dan Carson - [email protected]
Chris Vines - [email protected]
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
[email protected]
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community
35 min
January 12 Episode 206 - Considering the Rhythms of Youth Group Meetings
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about finding the right rhythm for your youth group meetings.

Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.

Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / [email protected]
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts:
Dan Carson - [email protected]
Chris Vines - [email protected]
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
[email protected]
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community
31 min
January 06 Episode 205 - Why in the World Would You Be in Youth Ministry?
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about what motivates them to serve and minister to students.

Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.

Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / [email protected]
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts:
Dan Carson - [email protected]
Chris Vines - [email protected]
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
[email protected]
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community
29 min
October 27, 2025 Episode 204 - Students & Theology with Dr. Sam Bierig
Listen in as Dan Carson catches up with Dr. Sam Bierig as they discuss a new series called Real World Theology for students.

Iconic: Being God's Image in Your World by Mike McGarry
Nomad: A Short Story of Our Long Journey Home

Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.

Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / [email protected]
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts:
Dan Carson - [email protected]
Chris Vines - [email protected]
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
[email protected]
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community
37 min
October 22, 2025 Episode 203 - Snacks & Student Ministry
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about some things to consider as you deal with snacks in your student ministry.

Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.

Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / [email protected]
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts:
Dan Carson - [email protected]
Chris Vines - [email protected]
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
[email protected]
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community
23 min
October 14, 2025 Episode 202 - Making Time to Read in Ministry
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines discuss making time to read in ministry.

Book Recommendations:
How to Read a Book by Andy Naselli
Fulfill Your Student Ministry by Sam Bierig

Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.

Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / [email protected]
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts:
Dan Carson - [email protected]
Chris Vines - [email protected]
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
[email protected]
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community
39 min
October 06, 2025 Episode 201 - Sticking Around in Student Ministry
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines discuss sticking around for the long term at your church.

Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters.
Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.

Podcast Partner:
Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
501-329-6872 / [email protected]
Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
Hosts:
Dan Carson - [email protected]
Chris Vines - [email protected]
Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
[email protected]
Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community
40 min

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Student Ministry Matters is a podcast aimed at providing support, encouragement, and connection for those that work with students in ministry settings.