190 episodes

Student Ministry Matters is a podcast aimed at providing support, encouragement, and connection for those that work with students in ministry settings.

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    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Student Ministry Matters is a podcast aimed at providing support, encouragement, and connection for those that work with students in ministry settings.

    Episode 181 - Refined by the Fire(d) with Kyle Isabelli

    Episode 181 - Refined by the Fire(d) with Kyle Isabelli

    Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Kyle Isabelli about his new book Refined by the Fire(d) and navigating the difficult issue of being fired from a ministry role. 

     
    Connect with Kyle:
    website- www.kyleisabelli.com
    email- kyleisabelli@gmail.com
    FB- https://www.facebook.com/kyle.isabelli
    IG- https://www.instagram.com/kyleisabelli/
     
    Book Links: 
    Amazon- https://a.co/d/bOOyRXU
    Barnes and Noble- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/refined-by-the-fire-kyle-isabelli/1143261888
     
    Organizations:
    Pastoral Transitions- https://pastoraltransitions.com/
    Pastor's Hope Network- https://pastorshopenetwork.org/

     
     

    Podcast Partner:
    Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
    501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
    Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
    Hosts: 
    Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
    Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
    Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
    StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
    info@studentministrymatters.com  
    Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

    • 36 min
    Episode 180 - Making Plans to Read

    Episode 180 - Making Plans to Read

    Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the place of importance that reading should have in our lives as well as some thoughts on how to best approach reading.
     
     
    Resources:
    25 Christian Books I Love to Recommend by John Piper
    2024  Reading Challenge by Tim Challies
    The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
    Spurgeon by Arnold Dallimore
    Fulfill Your Student Ministry by Samuel Bierig
    Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendrix
     
     

    Podcast Partner:
    Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
    501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
    Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
    Hosts: 
    Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
    Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
    Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
    StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
    info@studentministrymatters.com  
    Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

    • 43 min
    Episode 179 - Things to Consider as One Year Ends & Another Begins

    Episode 179 - Things to Consider as One Year Ends & Another Begins

    Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines share things to think about in life and ministry as one year ends and another begins.
     
     

    Podcast Partner:
    Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
    501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
    Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
    Hosts: 
    Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
    Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
    Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
    StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
    info@studentministrymatters.com  
    Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

    • 38 min
    Episode 178 - Navigating a No with Your Pastor with Dr. Clif Johnson

    Episode 178 - Navigating a No with Your Pastor with Dr. Clif Johnson

    Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk to the lead pastor of Garrett Memorial Baptist Church of Hope, Arkansas, Dr. Clif Johnson. They discuss student ministry workers saying "no" to their lead pastors. 
     
    Recommended Resources:
    When People are Big and God is Small by Ed Welch 
    Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud
    Humility by Andrew Murray
    Humility by C.J. Mahaney
     

    Podcast Partner:
    Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
    501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
    Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
    Hosts: 
    Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
    Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
    Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
    StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
    info@studentministrymatters.com  
    Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

    • 42 min
    Episode 177 - Saying No to Parents in Your Ministry

    Episode 177 - Saying No to Parents in Your Ministry

    Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about reasons to say "no" to the parents connected to your ministry. 
     
    Reasons to Say No to Parents:
    When parents have wrong expectations.
    When a parent's request interferes with the care of your own family.
    When a parent's request goes against personal convictions.
    When a parent's request conflicts with the mission and/or vision of the church.
    Things to Keep In Mind When Saying No to a Parent:
    Be respectful.
    Show love.
    Communicate well.
    Don't assume the worst outcome of the conversation.
    Trust the Holy Spirit as you walk through the conversation.
     

    Podcast Partner:
    Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
    501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
    Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
    Hosts: 
    Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
    Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
    Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
    StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
    info@studentministrymatters.com  
    Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

    • 38 min
    Episode 176 - The Need to Say No

    Episode 176 - The Need to Say No

    Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the need to say "no" in the life of student ministry workers. 
     
    The Need to Say No:
    To protect my theology.
    To protect my family.
    To protect the length of my ministry.
    To protect my own well-being.
     

    Podcast Partner:
    Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu
    501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu
    Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters
    Hosts: 
    Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com
    Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org
    Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    www.StudentMinistryMatters.com
    StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com
    info@studentministrymatters.com  
    Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

youth-pastor-joel ,

Great Thoughts from Great Guys!

Even if I didn’t consider Dan and Chris to be friends, I’d still tune in every week to hear their thoughts on student ministry. I’ve been in SM for almost 28 years, and this podcast is proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks!

ArkRJ ,

Great Support!

No matter what church denomination you serve in this podcast will help you serve your youth with a passion. These guys are passionate about Jesus & prepping youth ministry workers to serve their youth to fulfill the Great Commission.

Jherring0805 ,

Great help

Thanks, Dan, Chris

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