Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent sits down with Shawna Riley, the associate youth pastor at Wylie Methodist Church in Abilene, Texas, as they talk about the pros and cons of writing your own curriculum as well as buying curriculum and some things to consider in your decision.

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 (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) to get a time set for you to be on the show.

Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org

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Russell Martin – @rgmmusic

David Pruitt - @pruacoustic

Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81

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Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where we Brent, Russell and Melissa sit down to talk about planning for the upcoming Summer and a few things to think about when it comes to church camp, mission trips and regular activities over the school break.

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 (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) to get a time set for you to be on the show.

Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org

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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: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

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Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where we change things up a bit and start working to produce new content styles for the coming of Season 5 of the podcast.

This week, we are starting a new mini-series called "Student Ministry 101" where Russell will be hosting several episodes geared towards how to be a youth pastor in your church that is not only successful but develops a thriving program of students (and volunteers) around you.

This week's episode is on administration and Russell is joined by Melissa Stevenson.

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 (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) 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: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

Support the Podcast!

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Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where David sits down with Kevin Libick, a 25-year student ministry veteran in Fort Worth, Texas. He currently leads a team of amazing Christ Chapel Bible Church staff and leaders. They come together to talk about what comes after hurt and how to come to find hope in the future after hurt has happened.

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 (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) 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: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

Support the Podcast!

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

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Melissa sits down with Heather Juarez, former children’s pastor and current Social Media Director at Plugged Marketing Consulting in Abilene, Texas, to talk about ways to use social media to increase student attendance and involvement as well as safety concerns, boundaries and age-appropriate content for posting.

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 (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) 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: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

Support the Podcast!

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Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent and David sit down to talk about different ways you can work to provide your students with different ways to experience worship and prayer through services and intentional focus.

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 (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) 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: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

Support the Podcast!

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

Welcome to this weeks episode where David sits down with repeat guest Karis Carstensen to talk about the times when the PLANS for your ministry don't quite meet expectations and how to navigate the disappointment from those times to continue 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 (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) 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: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

Support the Podcast!

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Welcome to this weeks episode where Russell is back as host after taking a hiatus from the show for about a season. He's sitting down this week to talk with David Loftis, the Family Pastor at Lake Houston Methodist Church, to talk about how to incorporate Bible study into the lives of students and different practices to help students study on their own.

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 (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) 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: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

Support the Podcast!

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