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Student Ministry Conversations

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). Check out show notes, blog articles and merchandise at https://www.studentministryconversations.orgStudent Ministry Conversations Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • Culture of Consistency | SMC Podcast | Episode 205
    May 22 2025

    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 (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/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 (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

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    45 mins
  • Middle School: Identity | SMC Podcast | Episode 204
    May 15 2025

    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 (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/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 (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

    Show More Show Less
    37 mins
  • Middle School: Leadership | SMC Podcast | Episode 203
    May 8 2025

    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 (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/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 (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

    Show More Show Less
    31 mins

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