https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9EoXSd2Sj4 In February 2016, after about a year of praying, discussing, and planning, The Student Ministry Podcast began. Over that time, we’ve had 85 episodes with over 70 guests. I’ve gotten to connect with so many youth workers who are in the trenches and some of my ministry mentors. I’ve been able to connect with … Continue reading Introducing Student Ministry Connection
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Exciting News (Episode 85)
Welcome to this very special episode of the podcast! As many of you know, we have been around as a podcast since February 2016. Over that time, we’ve had 85 episodes with over 70 guests. This started out as a huge experiment. I knew I wanted to have these conversations with others in student ministry, … Continue reading Exciting News (Episode 85)
We Need Each Other
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com A few years ago, I heard a speaker talk about how God is inherently in community because of the Trinity. And then he created us to be in community with Him and with each other. While I could probably write an entire chapter or two on the significance of … Continue reading We Need Each Other
Facing the Past in Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episode 5
Below is an excerpt of an article I wrote for LoveThyNerd. Click the link at the bottom to read the entire piece. SPOILER WARNING: This post contains spoilers for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Do not read if you have not seen this episode and do not want it to be spoiled for you! Can we really … Continue reading Facing the Past in Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episode 5
Searching for Seven with Tyler Smith (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 84)
Episode 84 of podcast features a conversation with Tyler Smith, who is a longtime student pastor, sports journalist, coach, and author of a book named Searching for Seven. In this episode, we will hear Tyler's story, what it is like to be a Christian in the sports world, and hear him share some wisdom around … Continue reading Searching for Seven with Tyler Smith (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 84)
Would You Go to Your Church if You Weren’t Employed There?
If you've been working in ministry for a while, you've probably heard the following question when it comes to evaluating your church: Would you go to your church if you weren't employed there? I think I understand the reasoning behind the question. It's important for us to create environments that are exciting and engaging. And … Continue reading Would You Go to Your Church if You Weren’t Employed There?
5 Reasons to Take Holiday Breaks in Student Ministry
Should we take a break from our student ministry for holidays, cancelling our program(s) that week? I regularly see questions like this from other youth pastors. And my answer: Yes! Before I share why, I do want to acknowledge that some of you might meet on Sunday morning during church services. If that is the … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Take Holiday Breaks in Student Ministry
5 More Youth Ministry Fixtures that Need to Die
Back in 2020, I wrote an piece for Youth Specialties on 5 youth ministry fixtures that need to die. Click here to read that article. Now it's time to kill 5 more fixtures! Youth ministry is still a fairly modern development within the church. Based on my research, we have had specialized ministry to teenagers … Continue reading 5 More Youth Ministry Fixtures that Need to Die
Strange Things in the Bible
I recently had a three-part teaching and small group series published on Download Youth Ministry entitled Strange Things in the Bible, based off a series we did with our high school students a couple years ago. We were, of course, playing off the popular Netflix series, Stranger Things, but the main idea was to cover the … Continue reading Strange Things in the Bible
Family Camp with The Skit Guys (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 83)
Episode 83 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Tommy Woodard and Eddie James of The Skit Guys. We discuss their stories, but we also spend time talking about their upcoming movie, Family Camp, which releases on May 13, 2022. Tommy and Eddie will tell you exactly why you should watch the movie … Continue reading Family Camp with The Skit Guys (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 83)
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