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Student Ministry Matters episodes

September 29, 2025 Episode 200 - The Truth About Technology with Stephen Castleberry, Part Two
Listen in as Stephen Castleberry shares the second message from the 2025 Student Ministry Workers Retreat, where we focused on Technology and Student Ministry. Stephen is the Experience Pastor of Antioch Georgetown in Georgetown, Texas.

Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com.
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
47 min
September 22, 2025 Episode 199 - The Truth About Technology with Stephen Castleberry, Part One
Listen in as Stephen Castleberry shares the first message from the 2025 Student Ministry Workers Retreat, where we focused on Technology and Student Ministry. Stephen is the Experience Pastor of Antioch Georgetown in Georgetown, Texas.

Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com.
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
50 min
September 15, 2025 Episode 198 - Finding Encouragement While Navigating Charlie Kirk's Death
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines discuss the impact of Charlie Kirk's death and how we might navigate it as truth tellers in our society.

You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com.
Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com.
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
September 08, 2025 Episode 197 - Supporting Your Pastor
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about supporting your pastor from the perspective of a student ministry worker.

You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com.
Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com.
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
September 01, 2025 Episode 196 - Seminary & the Student Ministry Worker with Dr. David Hellwig
Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. David Hellwig of the BMA Theological Seminary of Jacksonville, Texas, about the need for student ministry workers to invest in their futures by taking a good look at seminary.

BMA Theological Seminary - www.BMATS.edu

You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com.
Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com.
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
August 25, 2025 Episode 195 - A Teen's Guide to Conflict with Dr. Jennifer Thomas
Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. Jennifer Thomas about her and Gary Chapman's book, A Teen's Guide to Conflict.
Crisis Text Line: 741741
The Apology Language Quiz
A Teen's Guide to Conflict on Amazon
The 5 Apology Languages on Amazon
The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers on Amazon
You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com.
Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com.
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
August 18, 2025 Episode 194 - Connecting with Our Schools
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about connecting with schools.
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You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com.
Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com.
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
August 11, 2025 Episode 193 - Planning Your Back to School Event
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about key things to think about as you plan your next Back to School Event for your student ministry.
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You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com.
Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com.
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
August 10, 2025 SMM Update - SMWR 2025, Shaping Student Ministry, & Substack
Listen in as Dan Carson shares about this year's Student Ministry Workers Retreat at Central Baptist College of Conway, Arkansas, on September 20, 2025, from 9-4, a new partnership with Shaping Student Ministry, and a new opportunity to connect with us on Substack.

You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com.

Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com.

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
16 min
August 04, 2025 Episode 192 - Helping Students Worship with Jon Azzarello
Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Jon Azzarello about worship and how we can help students better engage.

Jon's Website -- https://jonathanazzarello.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

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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.