Podcast appearances and mentions of david pruitt

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where we change things up a bit and start working to produce new content styles for the coming of Season 5 of the podcast. This week, we are starting a new mini-series called "Student Ministry 101" where Russell will be hosting several episodes geared towards how to be a youth pastor in your church that is not only successful but develops a thriving program of students (and volunteers) around you. This week's episode is on administration and Russell is joined by Melissa Stevenson. 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

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where David 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 what comes after hurt and how to come to find hope in the future after hurt has happened. 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

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Melissa sits down with Heather Juarez, former children's pastor and current Social Media Director at Plugged Marketing Consulting in Abilene, Texas, to talk about ways to use social media to increase student attendance and involvement as well as safety concerns, boundaries and age-appropriate content for posting.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 SMCInstagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The HostsBrent 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

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Brent and David sit down to talk about different ways you can work to provide your students with different ways to experience worship and prayer through services and intentional focus. 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

Welcome to this weeks episode where David sits down with repeat guest Karis Carstensen to talk about the times when the PLANS for your ministry don't quite meet expectations and how to navigate the disappointment from those times to continue to move on. 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

Welcome to this weeks episode where Russell is back as host after taking a hiatus from the show for about a season. He's sitting down this week to talk with David Loftis, the Family Pastor at Lake Houston Methodist Church, to talk about how to incorporate Bible study into the lives of students and different practices to help students study on their own. 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

Welcome to this weeks episode where Melissa sits down with Leah Poarch, the children's pastor at Radiant Life Church in Abilene, Texas, as they talk about the Christmas season and the many challenges that come from working in ministry as well as how to avoid burnout during the season. 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

Welcome to this weeks episode where Brent sits down with Lois Stevens, a missionary that works alongside Overland Missions in Mozambique, Africa, to talk about how to encourage and engage students that have a call to missions whether foreign or domestic.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 SMCInstagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The HostsBrent 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

Welcome to this weeks episode where David sits down with Eric Waits, the youth pastor at First Baptist Grandview in Grandview, Texas, as they talk about ministry as a journey that takes time and effort but can bring lifelong change to you and the people involved in the 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

Welcome 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

Welcome 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

Welcome 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

Welcome 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

Welcome to this weeks episode where Micah and Michael Kubis, Michael and his wife, Rachel, serve as U.S. Missionaries for Youth Alive in the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware. In his role, Michael encourages, empowers, and equips teens in the local church to share the good news of Jesus Christ in their schools and beyond. They sit down to talk about the the importance of the role of campus missionaries at your schools and how they can impact the students in your 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    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

Welcome to this weeks episode where Melissa sits down with Anapaula Martinez, the Associate Youth Director and Middle School Coordinator at Kingwood Methodist Church. They sit down to talk about the importance of having unification as a youth ministry team starting with the Holy Spirit, how their team built that, what to do to gain that without starting the whole team over, getting parents on board and the possible downsides to your team being unified to the point of family. 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

Sermon by David Pruitt; September 8, 2024; First Methodist Church - Sweetwater, TX; ‘Time'; Text:  Matthew 14: 25-33; You are always invited and welcome to join us for Worship Services at 309 Cedar Street in Sweetwater, Texas.  For more information about our Church please email us at info@fumcsweetwater.org( Music provided by spinningmerkaba, Sun Says Yes, under Creative Commons license - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode )

Welcome to this weeks episode where Brent sits down with Rick Eubanks, the Texas State Coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministries. They sit down to talk about the different opportunities to get your students involved in sharing their faith at school and specifically focus on See You At The Pole and the history behind it. 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

Welcome to this weeks episode where Melissa sits down with Worship Pastor Justin Miller to talk about the grind of chasing what God has called you to do while having to work for a living in other jobs. 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

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Shama Mrema as they talk about humor, authenticity and building relationships. Hopefully this episode makes you laugh and inspires you to continue to work on your relational skills with 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    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

This week's episode is a little different. Brent just drops in briefly to share a quick note about volunteers and how you can build and encourage them in your ministry as well as use them as fuel for growing your volunteer base. 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

Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with Brent Aiken, co-host of the SMC Podcast and Youth Pastor at Wylie Methodist Church in Abilene, Texas, as they talk about the the ins and outs of preparing for the upcoming semester and going through five of the things that you need to be doing to prep for the Fall. 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

Welcome to this week's episode where Melissa sits down with Christina Prim, the Youth Outreach, Discipleship, and Media Coordinator at House of Faith in Abilene, Texas, as they talk about the process of bringing the big idea from the meeting to the implementation of it through the church. 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

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     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

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

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

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Micah sits down with Christopher Merrill, the Youth and Connections Pastor at Wrightville Assembly of God, as they talk about being authentic in Youth 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Mike McGarry, youth pastor and founder of Youth Pastor Theologian, as they talk about the importance of thinking theologically in Youth 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with his wife, Kelcie Pruitt, as they talk about what it's like to be married and serve together in Youth Ministry and how being married affects Youth 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Melissa sits down with David Jewitt, the Associate Pastor at New Hope Church in Abilene, Texas, as they talk about the biblical aspect of tithing and how that affects you as a staff person. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Micah sits down with Carrie Roberts, the Youth Pastor at Connection Church in Pottstown, PA, as they talk about creating a family-type culture in Youth Ministry and why that's important to prioritize. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with Josh Green, the Student Pastor at Colonial Hill Baptist Church in Snyder, Texas, as they talk about different ways to eliminate the sense of rush and hurry from your life 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Melissa sits down with a few students from McMurry University to talk about the importance of communication with other cultures and traditions and how we have to connect on a basis of conversation. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

**THIS IS THE FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON 3!** Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Steve Cullum to talk about the current state of youth groups across the country and dealing with the cultural climate. They aim to discuss the question of "Where do we go from here?" 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Dave Choutka to talk about the times of walking through valleys in ministry whether due to just tough ministry situations or church hurt. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Brandon Best to talk about staying in Youth Ministry for the long haul and growing old in the process. They talk about what foundations need to be built in order to prepare for longevity as well as what to avoid in the process. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Shawn Kirkland to talk about student led Jesus groups and how you can challenge and equip your students to get one started on their school campuses. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Melissa sits down with Alicen Ohoran to talk about the importance of getting kids involved in camp and how it can be a pivotal point to look back on in their faith journey. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Greg Stier, the founder of Dare2Share Ministries, as they talk about the importance of putting evangelism FIRST in the priority of students and how it will impact their own spiritual journey as well as teach them to disciple others as well. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Micah sits down with McKenna Tira of Refuge Youth Network as their conversation centers on the dynamics involved in moving from one youth ministry to another. They explore various aspects of this transition, ranging from adjustments in ethnic and cultural settings to adapting to the unique culture of a new church. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Melissa sits down with Cathy Roberson of Pregnancy Resources of Abilene to talk about how Pregnancy Resources can come alongside students in their time of need with the many different services they offer and how they can celebrate the child regardless of the circumstances. 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  Support the Podcast!   Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with Melissa Stevenson for one more episode before she takes the reins over as one of the hosts of the podcast! Listen in as they talk about the importance of serving in the community OUTSIDE of your normal church context. 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 Support the Podcast!  Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Micah Marshall, the executive director and 15 year veteran youth leader from Refuge Youth Network in Pennsylvania, as they talk about fundraising and how youth pastors might have been doing fundraising in a very ineffective for a VERY long time. 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  Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken  David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast!  Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with co-host David Pruitt to talk the week after Thanksgiving about things that they wish they knew earlier in their ministry experience. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/57KrCZAjPX4 Connect With SMC  Instagram – @talkstudentmin  Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin  Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts  Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken  David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast!  Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Brad Griffin, the Senior Director of Content and Research at Fuller Youth Institute, to talk about his new book called Faith Beyond Youth Group and how this book can work to redirect your attention and focus into prioritizing the right things when it comes to the discipleship of your students in 2023 and beyond. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/57KrCZAjPX4 Connect With SMC  Instagram – @talkstudentmin  Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin  Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts  Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken  David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast!  Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Rich Brown, the president of NextGenMatters, as they talk about how we are not the end of the road when it comes to student faith development, but instead we are a VERY important stop on the journey. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: ⁠https://youtu.be/4sWHYSW-lLA⁠ Connect With SMC  Instagram – @talkstudentmin  Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin  Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts  Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken  David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast!  Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Russell Mann, the Youth Pastor at Central Baptist Church in Decatur, Alabama, as they talk about what it means to be a church that strives to be a church for ALL cultures and how to manage the positives and negatives that come with the goal. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/4sWHYSW-lLA Connect With SMC  Instagram – @talkstudentmin  Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin  Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts  Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken  David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast!  Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Ryan Eastman to talk about the role and importance of parachurch ministries with specific focus on Fellowship of Christian Athletes and how they strive to help the church how also we as the church can come alongside them 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  Video for this episode can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/pfuj3lplhLc Connect With SMC  Instagram – @talkstudentmin  Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin  Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts  Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken  David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast!  Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Derry Prenkert and talks about the almost unavoidable situation of loneliness that can appear during times of ministry and how to go about dealing with and avoiding it. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: ⁠https://youtu.be/09BoPv-RFCQ Connect With SMC  Instagram – @talkstudentmin  Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin  Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts  Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken  David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast!  Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with Zach Wyatt to talk about the expectations that come up in ministry and how to work through and handle the different things that come up working in Youth 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/I-WftVNjLLk Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with our recurring guest Travis Deans. Travis was featured on Episode 76 talking about networking and has now come back to join the conversation on a program that he has helped build and operate called 9 Month Mission Trip. 9 Month Mission is an evangelism focus for your students to get behind as they learn to treat their school campus as a mission trip with them being the ones that bring the Gospel to their peers. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/-mNYUKr6d-A Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this week's episode where Russell sits down with Courtney Wheeland, the Youth Pastor at First Methodist Church Livingston, Texas, as they flip the script and let Courtney, a youth pastor within her first 6 months of youth ministry ask questions about things that are going on in her ministry and what she is specifically needing help with currently. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/mHEgeOwn_rA Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this week's episode where David sits down with Arthur and Laura Martinez, the Youth Pastors at First Assembly in Snyder, Texas, as they sit down and talk about staying obedient in your call to ministry and how obedience can result in great things in your calling. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/9A3-UcUvKwI Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Carson Burns, the youth pastor at Southwest Park Baptist Church in Abilene, Tx where they talk about the importance of putting your family before your calling into ministry as well as your responsibility to the 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/45gYM4O88jk Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Justin Whiteley from Abilene, Texas to talk about how he got his start in youth ministry and how his calling into youth has changed his life in many different ways. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/uFdT8QTtC4A Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this week's episode where Russell and Brent sit down to talk about a few basics of Youth Ministry that are essential for all new youth pastors. Russell and Brent have both worked with many young youth pastors and are continuing to work to develop younger leaders into Youth Pastors that are strong in their faith and understand how Youth Ministry works. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/XRIclClyFX0 Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Stephen Hughes to talk about the importance of establishing systems that can function and work without you being there to run them. Whether you're a new student pastor stepping into a leadership role, or an experienced ministry leader this is a great episode to listen to as they talk about how to find where these systems are needed, how to establish the systems and find people to manage them so you can prioritize your time on other ministry efforts. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/CmPTes7NthA Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Ready to chase those pesky rabbits? I have the perfect guest to take us on this journey: David Pruitt. Such a great talk - we had to break it into 2 episodes! Some topics here in part 2: NFPA 1403, Does it scare you enough to train?, Disorientation & Discomfort, Fire history dive, The condition determines your position, Learn your partner's search language, How to show fire to your students, Know your niche, Comparing house to victim to suspects, Making conversations the norm, - and we end it all out with another fantastic, deep segment of Family Firefighter Survival. As always, I don't claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I'm not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with. Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!         Get Official Podcast Merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.FlameDecon.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find my favorite fire conferences: ⁠linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast⁠ Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com Find me on Social Media! Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Welcome to this week's episode where Russell sits down with Adrian Lucio to talk about many different mistakes that were made in ministry and how they worked to overcome them and continue forward in the calling of ministry. Whether you're a new student pastor stepping into a leadership role, or an experienced ministry leader this is a great episode to listen to as they talk about how to not focus on your mistakes and failures and surround yourself with opportunities (and people) to make yourself better and move forward. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/s8wZEXIBnN0 Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Ready to chase those pesky rabbits? I have the perfect guest to take us on this journey: David Pruitt. Such a great talk - we had to break it into 2 episodes! Some topics here in part 1: How David got into the fire service, purposeful training, Vetting information, Fire WANTS to consume you, Completion is what matters, The fire service is hard to get into but easy to stay, How we value our firefighters, Find the moments of truth, Laying your heart on the line, Call volume vs call quality, Making every call a fire call, and more. Part 2 with David will be coming next week! As always, I don't claim to be an expert, I just love to talk fire and I'm not afraid to get into real & deep discussions.  Everything I say is my own opinion and does not reflect the opinions of any agency or organization I am associated with. Have a topic or question you want me to cover?  Know someone who would like to be a guest on the podcast? Let me know!         Get Official Podcast Merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠couplingsfirepodcast.myspreadshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For 15% off of Flame Decon, use code "couplings15" at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.FlameDecon.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find my favorite fire conferences: linktr.ee/couplingsfirepodcast Be sure to let me know what you thought of the podcast by leaving a rating, review, and by reaching out! couplingsfirepodcast@gmail.com Find me on Social Media! Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/CouplingsFirePodcast  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/couplingsfirepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ze7HT8IAlVYwV1y5Aosg

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with recurring guest Stephen Gehring as they revisit the topic of Pastoral Care and how we as student pastors need to assess our current mental/physical/emotional/spiritual health and work towards bettering it. Whether you're a new student pastor stepping into a leadership role, or an experienced ministry leader this is a great episode to listen to as they talk about how to establish the methods of assessing your own health as well as different practices that you can put into place today that will begin to improve your overall health as a student pastor. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/9BzcS-HIoSg Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast where David sits down with TJ and Josh Lewis to talk about Legacy in Ministry. What does it mean and is there significance to having pastors across generations of your family? Whether you're a new youth pastor stepping into a leadership role, or an experienced ministry leader this is a great episode to listen to as they talk about how to establish Godly practices in your children, teach them to share the Gospel themselves and pray for others and ultimately walk them towards their calling that God has placed on their lives. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/dNcs33hD2Rc Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast where Russell sits down to give a quick challenge to youth pastors as they are looking at the planning of their Fall event and curriculum calendar. Today he's looking at 5 different questions that should model the planning of your youth group. Whether you're a new youth pastor stepping into a leadership role, or an experienced ministry leader this is a great episode to listen to as we analyze the planning process of ministry with a few reminders on why we plan what we plan. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/dN8SCpB6PuQ Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast where Brent sits down with two High School students from his youth group Ella and Taylor. In this conversation, they sit down to talk about the importance of being a leader in their school as well as how the church can help support them as they both grow in their leadership skills and actively lead others to Christ through their words and example both at and away from the church. Whether you're a new youth pastor stepping into a leadership role, or an experienced ministry leader this is a great episode to listen to as we talk about high schoolers and what's expected of them, what the world tells them and how they need the church to support them as they work to bring Jesus into their community, school and home. 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  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/xNXejiB1zzg Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Volunteers are often times called the life-blood of student ministry. From small group leaders, to event chaperones, to worship leaders and all the other responsibilities that are filled, it's not very hard to see the impact that volunteers can have on the success of a ministry but what does student ministry look like from the perspective of a volunteer. Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Stephanie Thorne, a long-standing volunteer with FUMC Fairfield, as they talk about student ministry and how the youth pastor can work alongside their volunteers to make their ministry efforts as efficient as they can be. 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/y1vfz-raqzw Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to this episode of Student Ministry Conversations, where we aim to encourage and equip student ministry leaders. In this episode, our host Russell Martin interviews the talented Christian artist Brooke Robertson. Brooke's story is one of resilience and strength, and she shares with us how she found healing and the courage to speak out about her experiences of sexual abuse at the age of 10. Through her music, Brooke has found a way to express her feelings and connect with others who have experienced similar traumas. She talks about the challenges she faced and how she found the strength to overcome them, inspiring listeners to find their own path towards forgiveness and redemption. Whether you are a student ministry leader, a survivor of trauma, or simply looking for hope and inspiration, this episode is a must-listen. So join us as we dive into Brooke's incredible story of forgiveness and transformation. 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/9zrtgj0CLc4 Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to today's episode of our podcast, where we explore the topic of transitioning in ministry. We are joined by a special guest, Tyler Looney, who is an ex-youth pastor and current pastor at Crosspoint Methodist Church in Lindale, Texas.. Whether you're a new pastor stepping into a leadership role, or an experienced ministry leader looking to make a significant change, transitions can be both exciting and challenging. In this episode, we'll discuss the various types of transitions that pastors and ministry leaders may encounter, including changes in church leadership, shifts in ministry focus, and personal career moves. We'll explore some of the key strategies and best practices for successfully navigating these transitions, including effective communication, building relationships, and maintaining a strong sense of personal identity and purpose. Tyler will also share some of his own personal experiences and insights on transitioning in ministry, offering practical advice and encouragement for those who may be facing similar challenges. So whether you're currently in a transition, or simply interested in learning more about how to navigate change in ministry, this episode is sure to provide valuable insights and perspectives. Join us as we explore this important topic with our special guest, Tyler Looney. 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/CjUnjqRicrA Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Welcome to today's episode of our podcast, where we explore the intersection of technology and the church. In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, David Earles, the Student Pastor at Broadview Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. We'll be discussing a range of topics with David, including how churches can use technology (past and present) to reach new audiences, engage with members remotely, and deepen their impact in their communities. We'll also explore some of the challenges that churches face as they navigate the rapidly changing landscape of technology, and discuss some of the ethical considerations that come with using digital tools in ministry. Whether you're a pastor, a church leader, or simply someone interested in the intersection of faith and technology, this episode is sure to provide valuable insights and perspectives. So sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into the exciting world of technology and the church with our special guest, David Earles. 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/hSeUB8nZto4 Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

In ministry often times, we are learning on the go which allows us to be fairly malleable when it comes to how we run our ministries and how we establish our beliefs. How can we work to establish our own personal values and what benefit does it have for the future of our time in ministry? Come join the conversation as Russell sits down with Brandon Hair, the NextGen pastor at Calvary Christian Church in Omaha, Nebraska, as they talk about the importance of building values and how they can help create longevity in Student Ministry. 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/GH7zSJhElbc Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

More than any other experience in ministry the challenges that arise from starting at a new ministry in a new church is daunting and you're immediately on the clock with everyone's eyes on you. What are the priorities worth establishing in that first year of ministry? What are the things worth setting aside for later? Come join the conversation as David sits down with Beto Arrelano, the Youth Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Snyder, Texas, as they talk about the successes and challenges of the first year of ministry at a new church. 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/eVuU4Yn_g80 Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

We have reached a milestone and we wanted to share it live with all of you! Today is our 100th episode and it was presented LIVE on Facebook for our first ever live podcast. Come join the conversation as Brent, David and Russell are joined by Cody Brotherton and Jerry Varner, two previous guests on the show, as they spend time talking about the podcast, spending some extra time diving deep into their most recent episodes and doing some live giveaways for the 100th episode celebration! 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/xitxcX1o-X4 Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Who is considered to be an "unconnected" student? How do you reach them? What can you do to get them back engaged in learning about God through their involvement in the youth group as well as in their own personal study. Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Mark Beasley for the newest addition of Students on the Fringe as they talk about the unconnected student and how to reach and re-engage the apathetic or uninterested students within your church and community. 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/xitxcX1o-X4 Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

While Youth Ministry can often times be labeled as chaos or rough around the edges, this often falls as a scapegoat for lacking the desire to pursue our best in all the different elements in our ministry. The other side is that we are responsible for so much that it's easy to let a few of the smaller tasks to fall by the wayside. But how can we utilize excellence in all aspects of our ministry? Is it even possible? Come join the conversation as Russell sits down with Elles Maddry from Youthpastor.co as they talk about how excellence isn't perfection, it's doing the absolute best you can with what you have in your hand. 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/ZDJP8bX_oNs Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

David Pruitt is a first-generation college graduate from UNC-Greensboro and previously served on the advisory board for their Bryan School of Business. A licensed CPA and a member of the AICPA and NCACPA, David started his business career in an entry-level accounting position before advancing to first CFO, then CEO, of Performance Bike, for a time the largest cycling retailer in the United States. As a senior leader in the U.S. bicycle industry, he served on the board of “People for Bikes,” a national organization with 1.3 million members that work to make riding a bicycle in America safer, easier to access, and more fun. He is an avid reader, a happily married husband for over thirty years, and a proud father of two successful children. He currently resides in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. David retired from corporate America in 2016 and began writing Relative Distance. His early life as an abused child taught him how to overcome obstacles and his successful career as a senior executive taught him how to lead and communicate effectively as a writer and speaker. He has a passion and ability to not only tell his story but to help adults, young and old, who were abused as children to live the lives they want, not the ones forced on them. That's what his book Relative Distance is all about: survival, overcoming obstacles, and finding the strength within yourself to get where you want to be. DAVID'S LINKS: WEBSITE: David Pruitt

It can be incredibly easy (especially in the early years of Youth Ministry) to get overwhelmed with the fact of, "I'm responsible for these students and working with their families to disciple them." This can often lead to anxiety or feeling inadequate but is there a way to lead with direction and purpose? Come join the conversation as David sits down with Doug Franklin, the Founder and President of Leadertreks, as they talk about how to lead in a capacity that gives you confidence and focus while bringing students together to teach the Gospel. 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/WcxJXdETYNU Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Live from the Daggum Fire Conference.  So many guests and so many great questions at this live event.  Ray Dorival, Todd Shepherd, Blake Stinnett, Justyn Fraize, Don Sapp, Andy Starnes, Chad Daily, David Pruitt, Chis Snow, Kevin Pfluger, Dennis Reilly and Tom Hollick!

Many times (especially with teaching the younger students), we come across the issue of students not paying attention due to boredom or them not being able to retain what they are hearing so they check out. Are we doing what's best to gain the attention of students with the powerful message of the Gospel? Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Zaccary Kellar, the Junior High and Outreach Director at Trinity Baptist Church in Texarkana, Arkansas, as they talk about how to engage students with the stories in scripture in a captivating way. 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/cTlgcHFRAGw Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Join us today for a special episode where our guest host, David Pruitt, interviews fellow youth pastor Josh Lewis, Youth Pastor at First Baptist Snyder in Snyder, Texas, and they talk about how youth pastors are better when they collaborate, pray and work together in doing ministry in the community! 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 Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/7uKIO4sXY6I Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @dpruitt Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop Be A Patreon Subscriber! https://www.patreon.com/talkstudentmin

This week, Gin and Sheri talk with David Pruitt. David shares his experience as a victim of child abuse, and how it deeply affected both him and his brother as adults. He gives a unique perspective on how child abuse changes the trajectory of people's lives, and also shares how it can impact our communities.  Join our VIP community and help support the podcast!  Go to https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/VIP and become a member today.  We can't wait to connect with you there.  Resources used for today's podcast can be found here:  https://www.facebook.com/officialzangerfamilyofquincyillinois  https://www.davidlpruitt.com  Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3VLm02n  Today's podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. When you shop with us, you help us bring you further Life Lessons.  https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html  Or you can make a monetary contribution directly at www.paypal.com/paypalme/lifelessonspodcast or in PayPal by searching our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com.  Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or a special quote to share?  Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com or use the following link to fill out an easy to use form: https://forms.gle/jzdrA8T7ZWgdXSwV9 and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Thank you for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Gin and Sheri talk with David Pruitt. David shares his experience as a victim of child abuse, and how it deeply affected both him and his brother as adults. He gives a unique perspective on how child abuse changes the trajectory of people's lives, and also shares how it can impact our communities.  Join our VIP community and help support the podcast!  Go to https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/VIP and become a member today.  We can't wait to connect with you there.  Resources used for today's podcast can be found here:  https://www.facebook.com/officialzangerfamilyofquincyillinois  https://www.davidlpruitt.com  Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3VLm02n  Today's podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. When you shop with us, you help us bring you further Life Lessons.  https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html  Or you can make a monetary contribution directly at www.paypal.com/paypalme/lifelessonspodcast or in PayPal by searching our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com.  Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or a special quote to share?  Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com or use the following link to fill out an easy to use form: https://forms.gle/jzdrA8T7ZWgdXSwV9 and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Thank you for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bringing in the new year in style with my friend David Pruitt. It was an amazing scrap with solid discussion on live fire training, and how to best make it happen. We discussed acquired structures and 1403, and of course all the questions and comments from the audience! Take the time to check this one out.  As I sit and upload it, it is one of my favorites to have been a part of.

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In this episode, Guest David Pruitt, a fifth generation of “the natural healing space” known as Pruitt's Tree Resins Ministries, shares insights on permaculture, building community, and freedom. The company's motto is “Where good health and healing come naturally.”  David created his own permaculture food forest on one acre on land, where over two to three years he converted his red clay soil to 18 inches of rich black soil, later planting 72 fruit trees.  Topics covered in this interview: Permaculture as a community, and as a way to build strong relationships with your family. Advancing agriculture forward, by trying new approaches like cross-pollinating apple trees to increase production. Food Forest Abundance is creating an abundance-minded community naturally; it's an investment, and “an appreciating asset” you'll get back tenfold. Leveraging nature instead of working against it; observing and modeling nature as it shows us what works. Building self-reliance – it's more rewarding growing your own food, and you're getting better quality.   Praise for the book, Dead Doctors Don't Lie, and insights on eating natural food versus needing medicines: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Doctors-Dont-Joel-Wallach/dp/0974858102 Freedom being a scary place because it makes you responsible for you and yours, yet it's exhilarating.  Recommended reads: Rights of Man by Thomas Paine: https://www.amazon.com/Rights-Man-Thomas-Paine/dp/1604591358  and his other book Common Sense: https://www.amazon.com/Common-Sense-Thomas-Paine/dp/B09GJMCCR9 Truth and coming out of “a sleeping trance” and more and more people waking up; letting go of old programming to feel more fully alive.   Follow Pruitt & Pruitt's Tree Resin Ministries Website: https://themiraclesalve.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themiraclesalve   Food Forest Abundance: Website: https://foodforestabundance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodForestAbundance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodforestabundance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFAbundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-forest-abundance/   The Jim Gale Show Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jimgaleshow

David Pruitt joins us today to talk about the lasting effects of childhood trauma. He's the author of “Relative Distance: A Memoir.” This deeply moving story examines the lifelong challenges that often come for those raised in an abusive home, along with the limitless possibilities we open ourselves to when we allow faith and determination to overcome judgment and fear. Learn more about David at davidlpruitt.com. Thank you to our sponsors!enviromedica – The BEST probiotics on the planetAttend the Crazy Water Wellness Retreat, Nov. 4th-6th in Mineral Wells, TX!Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday for the Most Read News of the Week!sunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!

My guest this week is David Pruitt, a first-generation college graduate from UNC-Greensboro. As a senior leader in the U.S Bicycle industry, he served on the board of “People for Bikes,” a national organization with 1.3 million members that works to make riding a bicycle in America safer, easier to access, and more fun. A licensed CPA, David started his business career in an entry-level accounting position before advancing to first CFO, then CEO, of Performance Bike, for a time the largest cycling retailer in the United States. He is an avid reader, a happily married husband for more than 30 years, and a proud father of two successful children. He currently resides in Chapel Hill. 5:24 – David 101 He was raised in Greensboro with two older brothers. David had a dysfunctional, chaotic upbringing. His mother had mental health issues and his father was mentally and physically abusive. 20:12 – Breaking cycles 30% of children who are abused end up abusing their children David knew he was never going to put his hands on his kids. There was never a doubt, given his experience with abuse. 22:16 – 10 traumatic events The CDC identified 10 traumatic events that can happen to a child before the age of 17. If enough of those events happen, it can dramatically change the quality of the rest of their life. Some include: physical/verbal/sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence on mother, alcoholic parent, etc. 29:30 – Easy and difficult writing Writing is not a cathartic experience. There are tough things in his book, but it has a good ending. 42:32 – Forgiveness David used his faith to help him forgive his father before his death. 45:00 – Missing the mother-son connection David never had a connection with his mother. Mother-son relationships are supposed to the closest, but it wasn't. 52:03 – Get to know you Strange pet peeve? Mess. He's a neat freak. Hobby we wouldn't guess? FEATURED QUOTES I wanted to stop the cycle with my kids. So I was focused on being a good dad. I knew I was never going to put my hands on my kids. I knew it. There was never a doubt. There's nothing worse than seeing a child's potential stolen. CONNECT: https://gosparkpress.com/portfolio/david-pruitt/ Thank you to our partners of the show! Are you looking to clean up your household cleaning products this year? MamaSuds would like to help! The best way is to simply start with one product. Every time you run out of a specific cleaning product, replace it with a non-toxic one. Another tip, purchase a product that has multiple uses. The MamaSuds Collection has many multiple use products (castile soap or the toilet bombs are just a few!). Their blog has lots of great tips and a castile soap recipe that you can print and make a lot of your own effective cleaners! Give them a try at www.mamasuds.com and don't forget to use the coupon code MOLLY for 15% off your order! I'd like to thank our other partner of the show and that's Tradlands. Tradlands is an INCREDIBLE sustainable fashion brand that believes in clothing that you can live in NOW and love forever. Clothing that not only makes you feel like your best self, but also fits in a way that flatters. Their gorgeous dresses, pants, tops, and more are designed to move with you throughout your busy days. Their Nico dress is my dress in a love language —not only does it have sleeves, but also POCKETS and you know how I feel about dresses with pockets. I love how comfortable and stylish each piece - and they come in colors like classic neutrals or vibrant hues. One of the things I love most about Tradlands is their focus on sustainability and creating small batch clothing that lasts… they never over produce what they make and focus on only the highest quality materials. And you know how much I love supporting small businesses, too. Check them out at https://tradlands.com/businesswithpurpose and use the code MOLLY20 for 20% off!

Guest, David Pruitt, Former CEO of Performance Bike & Author of Relative Distance The homeless and how we can think about them and treat them.

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author David Pruitt to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss his book RELATIVE DISTANCE---and what it's been like to let readers into his world. 

Today on The Caregiver Dave Celebrity Segment, Neil will interview Dave. In addition, Neil and Dave will interview David Pruitt. Lastly, Author Rebecca Friday joins the show.

Today on The Caregiver Dave Celebrity Segment, Neil will interview Dave. In addition, Neil and Dave will interview David Pruitt. Lastly, Author Rebecca Friday joins the show.

David Pruitt is a lifelong learner of emergency services.  As a second-generation firefighter,  David has a lifetime of experience watching and learning; and he regularly implements skills, tactics, and lessons learned into his daily life.  David has spent the last 19.5 years with the City of Hillsboro and currently holds the title of Major over Fire, EMS, and Special Operations.   His true passion is in training and educating emergency services personnel.   In the past few years, he has taken many of the city's unoccupied structures and used them for training.  The use of these acquired structures has brought national and international attention to the small central Texas town where he works.  If you've been to a Nozzle Forward Class, FDIC or use 3M SCOTT fire equipment you have probably seen his work.

In this hilarious episode of The SmokeCast local comedians David Pruitt and Brian Castello came over and talked about a bunch of weird white people shit there's no other way to put it tune in

We live in a world that is completely smothered by designs and illustrations, images and videos, churches and youth groups but what makes design a skillset that is worth the time to develop in your already busy schedule? Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with David Pruitt as they talk all things design from the importance of design to how you can get started in the design process yourself. You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts and Radio Public. Show Notes for this episode can be found on Studentministryconversations.org - Click Here Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube Clubhouse – “Student Ministry Convos” Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/studentministryconversations/support