• 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

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    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

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    31 mins
  • Middle School: Communication | SMC Podcast | Episode 202
    May 1 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 how middle school students communicate and how best to interact with middle schoolers when you have conversations with them.

    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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    37 mins
  • First Priority Clubs with Will Sherman | SMC Podcast | Episode 201
    Apr 24 2025

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent sits down with Will Sherman, the Ft Worth Director for First Priority Clubs to talk about the importance of students engaging with students and how that is done through First Priority. They also talk about how your students can get involved.

    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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    39 mins
  • How to Handle Mistakes (Pt 2) | SMC Podcast | Episode 200
    Apr 17 2025

    Welcome 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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    34 mins
  • How To Handle Mistakes (Pt.1) | SMC Podcast | Episode 199
    Apr 10 2025

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent, David & Melissa sit down to talk about the first half of a joint episode talking about how to deal with mistakes in Student Ministry. For this first week, they sit down to talk about handling mistakes that students make with grace and working to continue the relationship while providing sound guidance and direction.


    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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    42 mins
  • What To Expect In Conferences | SMC Podcast | Episode 198
    Apr 3 2025

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Russell, Brent & Melissa sit down to talk about conferences and a little bit about Youth Pastor Summit in Dallas, Texas where Melissa and Brent just got back from. They go into preparing to leave for the conference, setting up expectations walking into the conference and navigating the balance between getting all of the information of the conference and making time to rest and relax.

    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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    41 mins