Podcast appearances and mentions of david pruitt

In the final week of the Navigating Pressure Seasons series, Brent Aiken and David Pruitt focus on preparing students for what's next. Whether it's summer, a new school year, or graduation, transitions can be both exciting and uncertain.This episode will help youth leaders shift from control to trust, equipping students with the tools they need to follow Jesus beyond the walls of student ministry.If you want to lead students well into their next season—not just keep them comfortable in the current one—this conversation is for you.Help Us Spread the WordIf this episode encouraged you, we'd love your help sharing it with others. Consider posting this episode — or your favorite episode of the podcast — on social media and tagging us on Instagram or Facebook using @talkstudentmin. Your share helps other youth leaders discover the conversation and reminds them they're not leading alone.Connect with Student Ministry ConversationsInstagram: @talkstudentminFacebook: @talkstudentminYouTube: Student Ministry ConversationsWebsite:⁠ www.studentministryconversations.org⁠Connect with the HostsBrent AikenInstagram & Facebook: @heybrentaikenDavid PruittFacebook: @dpruittInstagram: @pruacoustic

In this episode, Brent Aiken and David Pruitt explore why endings matter more than we often realize in youth ministry. As the school year wraps up, students are navigating transitions, emotions, and change—whether they can articulate it or not.This conversation will help you lead students through meaningful reflection, intentional closure, and healthy transitions so they don't just move on—but move forward with purpose.If this episode encouraged you, share it—or your favorite episode—on social media and tag us so we can connect with you!Help Us Spread the WordIf this episode encouraged you, we'd love your help sharing it with others. Consider posting this episode — or your favorite episode of the podcast — on social media and tagging us on Instagram or Facebook using @talkstudentmin. Your share helps other youth leaders discover the conversation and reminds them they're not leading alone.Connect with Student Ministry ConversationsInstagram: @talkstudentminFacebook: @talkstudentminYouTube: Student Ministry ConversationsWebsite:⁠ www.studentministryconversations.org⁠Connect with the HostsBrent AikenInstagram & Facebook: @heybrentaikenDavid PruittFacebook: @dpruittInstagram: @pruacoustic

In Week 2 of the Navigating Pressure Seasons series, Brent Aiken and David Pruitt talk about the reality every youth leader faces this time of year—declining attendance and fading energy.Instead of chasing hype or measuring success by numbers, they challenge leaders to redefine what faithfulness really looks like. This episode is a reminder that God is still at work—even in quieter, less visible seasons of ministry.If you've ever felt discouraged by low turnout or lack of momentum, this conversation will help you reset your perspective and lead with renewed purpose.If this episode encouraged you, share it—or your favorite episode—on social media and tag us so we can connect with you!Help Us Spread the WordIf this episode encouraged you, we'd love your help sharing it with others. Consider posting this episode — or your favorite episode of the podcast — on social media and tagging us on Instagram or Facebook using @talkstudentmin. Your share helps other youth leaders discover the conversation and reminds them they're not leading alone.Connect with Student Ministry ConversationsInstagram: @talkstudentminFacebook: @talkstudentminYouTube: Student Ministry ConversationsWebsite:⁠ www.studentministryconversations.org⁠Connect with the HostsBrent AikenInstagram & Facebook: @heybrentaikenDavid PruittFacebook: @dpruittInstagram: @pruacoustic

In this episode, Brent Aiken and David Pruitt kick off the May series Navigating Pressure Seasons by tackling one of the biggest challenges students face this time of year—stress and anxiety. As school pressures rise and expectations build, Brent and David discuss why students don't need quick spiritual fixes, but consistent, present leaders who can walk with them through it.They unpack how anxiety shows up in students' lives, why dismissing it can do more harm than good, and how youth leaders can create spaces of calm, trust, and spiritual grounding.Plus, they share practical ways to help students process stress in a healthy, Gospel-centered way.If this episode encouraged you, share it—or your favorite episode—on social media and tag us so we can connect with you!Help Us Spread the WordIf this episode encouraged you, we'd love your help sharing it with others. Consider posting this episode — or your favorite episode of the podcast — on social media and tagging us on Instagram or Facebook using @talkstudentmin. Your share helps other youth leaders discover the conversation and reminds them they're not leading alone.Connect with Student Ministry ConversationsInstagram: @talkstudentminFacebook: @talkstudentminYouTube: Student Ministry ConversationsWebsite:⁠ www.studentministryconversations.org⁠Connect with the HostsBrent AikenInstagram & Facebook: @heybrentaikenDavid PruittFacebook: @dpruittInstagram: @pruacoustic

Sermon by David Pruitt; September 7, 2025; First Methodist Church - Sweetwater, TX; ‘The Church of Today'; Text:  Romans 9 You are invited to join us for our Worship Services at 309 Cedar Street in Sweetwater, Texas. For more information about our Church, please don't hesitate to 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)

Sermon by Youth & Media Director David Pruitt; June 29, 2025; First Methodist Church - Sweetwater, TX; ‘Influence'; Text:  1 Corinthians 16: 13-14, 15-58 You are invited to join us for our Worship Services at 309 Cedar Street in Sweetwater, Texas. For more information about our Church, please don't hesitate to 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)

Sermon by Special Guest David Pruitt; May 4, 2025; First Methodist Church - Sweetwater, TX; ‘Crossroads'; Text:  Exodus 14: 5-31 You are invited to join us for our Worship Services at 309 Cedar Street in Sweetwater, Texas. For more information about our Church, please don't hesitate to 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)

In the first hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, the guys reacted to all the Day 1 March Madness games from yesterday. Later in the hour, father of Lipscomb basketball player Will Pruitt, David Pruitt Jr joined the show to give his viewpoint of a parent of an athlete on the team. Listen to hear more. To end the hour, the guys chatted with Nashville Predators Michelle Kennedy. Michelle shared the great atmosphere from the SEC tournament the latest with the Preds. Listen to hear more.

Father of Lipscomb basketball player Will Pruitt, David Pruitt Jr joined the show to give his viewpoint of a parent of an athlete on the team. Listen to hear more.

Sermon by Special Guest David Pruitt; March 2, 2025; First Methodist Church - Sweetwater, TX; ‘Responding to Trials'; Text:  James 1: 1-15You are always warmly invited to join us for our Worship Services at 309 Cedar Street in Sweetwater, Texas. For more information about our Church, please don't hesitate to 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 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