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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).
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236 | Lose the Noise: From Content to Formation | SMC Podcast
Jan 800:55:15Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the podcast! This week Brent and David begin the series for the month of January called "Lose the Noise" talking about the importance of spiritual formation over programs for students in the current culture. Today they talk about how to make the change, refocusing what success in ministry means and how to start 2026 off with the right 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.Connect With SMCInstagram – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The HostsBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacoustic
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235 | New Year, Same God | SMC Podcast
Jan 100:32:17Tap to summarizeHappy New Year! Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent & David start the year off with a conversation about the importance of finding the God that never changes instead of working on the "new you" for 2026.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.Connect With SMCInstagram – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The HostsBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenDavid Pruitt - @pruacoustic
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Engaging Communities in Disaster with Ian Brown | SMC Podcast | Episode 180
Nov 14, 202400:39:35Tap to summarizeWelcome to this weeks episode where Melissa sits down with Ian Brown, the Associate Campus Pastor at Life.Church in Shawnee, OK., to talk about mobilizing your church and youth ministry to handle different crisis situations that might come up in your community or around you that you can help with. 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 Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall 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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4 Failures in Leadership with Zac Workun | SMC Podcast | Episode 179
Nov 7, 202400:44:14Tap to summarizeWelcome to this weeks episode where Brent sits down with Zac Workun of Lifeway Students to talk about different failures in youth ministry leadership and how to avoid the pitfalls that can come from them. These are all practical tips to help you succeed where you are and make longevity in your church a priority! 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 Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall 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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Collaborative Youth Ministry with Brett Patterson and Colby Hill | SMC Podcast | Episode 178
Oct 31, 202401:16:32Tap to summarizeWelcome to this weeks episode where David sits down with Brett Patterson and Colby Hill, two youth pastors that are friends and work together in ministry even though they are roughly an hour a part in the churches they serve, as they talk about working collaboratively in Youth Ministry with other youth groups and the importance of community between churches. 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 Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall 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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Unhealthy to Healthy Environments with Billy Spriggs | SMC Podcast | Episode 177
Oct 24, 202400:41:04Tap to summarizeWelcome to this weeks episode where Micah sits down with Billy Spriggs, host of the Firebrand show on the Christian Television Network (CTN), as they talk about his time with Hillsong and transitioning from an unhealthy environment to a healthy one. 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 Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall 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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Building Godly Habits with David Herbst | SMC Podcast | Episode 176
Oct 17, 202400:37:11Tap to summarizeWelcome to this weeks episode where Melissa sits down with David Herbst, the Associate Pastor at Lytle Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas, to talk about developing rhythms of Godly Disciplines in your everyday life. 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 Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall 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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Finding God's Presence with Mike Donehey | SMC Podcast | Episode 175
Oct 10, 202401:03:51Tap to summarizeWelcome to this weeks episode where Brent sits down with Mike Donehey, the lead singer of Tenth Avenue North, to talk about finding God's presence in all things and how we, especially in the church, need to continue to frame our focus to avoid losing heart in ministry. 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 Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall 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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The Intimacy & Sex Conversation with Vernon King | SMC Podcast | Episode 174
Oct 3, 202401:03:32Tap to summarizeWelcome to this weeks episode where Brent sits down with Vernon King Jr., the author of the new book "The Intimacy & Sex Conversation" to talk through current research and trends when it comes to teens and encountering sexual trends in the culture around them. It also covers how pastors and parents need to be navigating the waters of these conversations. 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 Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall 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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I Don't Know with Ross King | SMC Podcast | Episode 173
Sep 26, 202400:50:08Tap to summarizeWelcome to this weeks episode where David and Ross King sit down to talk about the story behind his new song "I Don't Know" and how it relates to our walks as Christians dealing with people that need extra grace and patience through the process of loving our neighbor.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 Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall 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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