<p>In Episode 1 of The Shaping Student Ministry Podcast, John Oliver and Ian Dunaway dive into the critical need for student ministries to move beyond entertainment-driven approaches and prioritize authentic discipleship. They explore practical strategies for fostering spiritual growth and developing lasting faith in students while addressing the challenges of modern ministry.</p>

In Episode 1 of The Shaping Student Ministry Podcast, John Oliver and Ian Dunaway dive into the critical need for student ministries to move beyond entertainment-driven approaches and prioritize authentic discipleship. They explore practical strategies for fostering spiritual growth and developing lasting faith in students while addressing the challenges of modern ministry.

The One Where We Stop Entertaining and Start Discipling

We’re not just doing youth ministry—we’re shaping it.

Hosted by John Oliver and Ian Dunaway (two guys who’ve survived lock-ins, awkward sermon illustrations, and too many pizza parties), this podcast is your go-to spot for honest convos about what’s really working in student ministry—and what needs to go.

Expect:
- Real talk about discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha
- Leadership lessons that actually help
- Interviews with people who get it
- Practical strategies you’ll want to use this week
- Ministry jokes, deep theology, and the occasional hot take

No fake hype. No trendy fluff. Just gospel-centered content for youth pastors who want to shape students, not just entertain them.

New episodes weekly. Bring your notebook—and maybe your coffee.. Subscribe now to never miss an episode, and join us in shaping the future of Student Ministry together!

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We’re not just doing youth ministry—we’re shaping it. Hosted by John Oliver and Ian Dunaway (two guys who’ve survived lock-ins, awkward sermon illustrations, and too many pizza parties), this podcast is your go-to spot for honest convos about what’s really working in student ministry—and what needs to go. Expect: - Real talk about discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha - Leadership lessons that actually help - Interviews with people who get it - Practical strategies you’ll want to use this week - Ministry jokes, deep theology, and the occasional hot take No fake hype. No trendy fluff. Just gospel-centered content for youth pastors who want to shape students, not just entertain them. New episodes weekly. Bring your notebook—and maybe your coffee.. Subscribe now to never miss an episode, and join us in shaping the future of Student Ministry together!

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