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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.org

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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.org

    Heart vs Behavioral Change with Brett Patterson | SMC Podcast | Episode 164

    Heart vs Behavioral Change with Brett Patterson | SMC Podcast | Episode 164

    Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Brett Patterson, the youth pastor at St John's Methodist in Stamford, Texas, to talk about the spirituals highs that a camper experiences throughout different activities and how to look for and discern the different between the students that changed behavior for the week and the students that have had genuine heart change.

    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    

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    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  



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    • 40 min
    Biblical Literacy V2 with Eran Holt | SMC Podcast | Episode 163

    Biblical Literacy V2 with Eran Holt | SMC Podcast | Episode 163

    Welcome to this week's episode where Micah sits down with Eran Holt, the founder and president of Lead The Generation. tackle the subject of Biblical literacy. They talk about how it is crucial in youth ministry because it provides young people with a solid foundation of faith, enabling them to understand and live out Christian principles. It helps them navigate life's challenges with a biblical perspective, fostering spiritual growth and resilience. Additionally, biblical literacy equips youth to engage in meaningful discussions about their faith, both within and outside the church community. By deeply knowing the scriptures, young people can develop a personal relationship with God and be better prepared to share their faith with others.

    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

    • 37 min
    Church Planting with John Simmons | SMC Podcast | Episode 162

    Church Planting with John Simmons | SMC Podcast | Episode 162

    Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with John Simmons, the Campus Pastor at Rush Creek Church in Mansfield, Texas. They come together to talk about church planting and how to go about it if God is calling you in that 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   

    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

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Community Building Over Production with Kevin Libick | SMC Podcast | Episode 161

    Community Building Over Production with Kevin Libick | SMC Podcast | Episode 161

    Welcome to this week's episode where Melissa 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 Community Building over Production value. Is that a trend? What did Covid have to do with it? How do you accomplish relational ministry while still following safety procedures and the difficulty?

    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

    • 34 min
    Managing Insecurities with Tyler Looney | SMC Podcast | Episode 160

    Managing Insecurities with Tyler Looney | SMC Podcast | Episode 160

    Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with Tyler Looney, the pastor at First Methodist Sweetwater, Texas, as they talk about how to handle and manage insecurities in your personal life, family and 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

    • 40 min
    Joy in Youth Ministry with Chris Hurt | SMC Podcast | Episode 159

    Joy in Youth Ministry with Chris Hurt | SMC Podcast | Episode 159

    Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Chris Hurt, the youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Frisco, Texas, as they talking about personally having and creating a culture of joy in your 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

    • 53 min

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