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

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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

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Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"

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Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken

Russell Martin – @rgmmusic

David Pruitt - @pruacoustic

Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81

Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall

You can also email all the hosts individually by: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

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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

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Twitter – @talkstudentmin

Facebook – @talkstudentmin

Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"

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Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken

Russell Martin – @rgmmusic

David Pruitt - @pruacoustic

Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81

Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall

You can also email all the hosts individually by: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

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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

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Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"

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Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken

Russell Martin – @rgmmusic

David Pruitt - @pruacoustic

Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81

Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall

You can also email all the hosts individually by: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

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Welcome to this weeks episode where Micah sits down with the Lead Pastor of Barbecue Church, an innovative online community that combines a passion for faith and fellowship with the love of barbecue. They sit down to talk about innovations and new ideas when it comes to reaching people for Jesus.

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

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Twitter – @talkstudentmin

Facebook – @talkstudentmin

Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"

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Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken

Russell Martin – @rgmmusic

David Pruitt - @pruacoustic

Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81

Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall

You can also email all the hosts individually by: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

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Welcome to this weeks episode where Melissa sits down with Ian Brown, the Associate Campus Pastor at Life.Church in Shawnee, OK., to talk about mobilizing your church and youth ministry to handle different crisis situations that might come up in your community or around you that you can help with.

Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?

You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers. We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!

Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) to get a time set for you to be on the show.

Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org

Connect With SMC

Instagram – @talkstudentmin

Twitter – @talkstudentmin

Facebook – @talkstudentmin

Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"

Connect With The Hosts

Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken

Russell Martin – @rgmmusic

David Pruitt - @pruacoustic

Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81

Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall

You can also email all the hosts individually by: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

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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

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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

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Welcome to this weeks episode where David sits down with Brett Patterson and Colby Hill, two youth pastors that are friends and work together in ministry even though they are roughly an hour a part in the churches they serve, as they talk about working collaboratively in Youth Ministry with other youth groups and the importance of community between churches.

Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?

You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers. We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!

Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) to get a time set for you to be on the show.

Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org

Connect With SMC

Instagram – @talkstudentmin

Twitter – @talkstudentmin

Facebook – @talkstudentmin

Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"

Connect With The Hosts

Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken

Russell Martin – @rgmmusic

David Pruitt - @pruacoustic

Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81

Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall

You can also email all the hosts individually by: firstname@studentministryconversations.org

Support the Podcast!

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