Listen in as Dan Carson catches up with Dr. Sam Bierig as they discuss a new series called Real World Theology for students. Iconic: Being God's Image in Your World by Mike McGarry Nomad: A Short Story of Our Long Journey Home Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters. S…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about some things to consider as you deal with snacks in your student ministry. Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters. Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/. Podcast Partner: …

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines discuss making time to read in ministry. Book Recommendations: How to Read a Book by Andy Naselli Fulfill Your Student Ministry by Sam Bierig Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters. Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https:…

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Listen in as Stephen Castleberry shares the second message from the 2025 Student Ministry Workers Retreat, where we focused on Technology and Student Ministry. Stephen is the Experience Pastor of Antioch Georgetown in Georgetown, Texas. Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com. Student Ministry Matters on Substack…

Listen in as Stephen Castleberry shares the first message from the 2025 Student Ministry Workers Retreat, where we focused on Technology and Student Ministry. Stephen is the Experience Pastor of Antioch Georgetown in Georgetown, Texas. Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com. Student Ministry Matters on Substack.…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines discuss the impact of Charlie Kirk's death and how we might navigate it as truth tellers in our society. You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com. Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com. Student Ministry Matters on Substac…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about supporting your pastor from the perspective of a student ministry worker. You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com. Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com. Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://student…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. David Hellwig of the BMA Theological Seminary of Jacksonville, Texas, about the need for student ministry workers to invest in their futures by taking a good look at seminary. BMA Theological Seminary - www.BMATS.edu You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com. C…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. Jennifer Thomas about her and Gary Chapman's book, A Teen's Guide to Conflict. Crisis Text Line: 741741 The Apology Language Quiz A Teen's Guide to Conflict on Amazon The 5 Apology Languages on Amazon The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers on Amazon You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http:…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about connecting with schools. ----------------- You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com. Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com. Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/. …

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about key things to think about as you plan your next Back to School Event for your student ministry. ----------------- You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com. Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com. Student Ministr…

Listen in as Dan Carson shares about this year's Student Ministry Workers Retreat at Central Baptist College of Conway, Arkansas, on September 20, 2025, from 9-4, a new partnership with Shaping Student Ministry, and a new opportunity to connect with us on Substack. You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbr…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Jon Azzarello about worship and how we can help students better engage. Jon's Website -- https://jonathanazzarello.com/ Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministryma…

Listen in as Dan talks with Pastor Andy Comer of Antioch Georgetown and SOAR 2025 speaker about being a better communicator. https://antiochgt.com/ Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - [email protected]…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Ian Dunaway about the resources and connections that you can find at Shaping Student Ministry. [email protected] www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson -…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Stuart Estes and Kaitlyn Dahler about the value of college campus ministry at the University of Arkansas. Book Recommendation:The Fuel & The Flame by Steve Shadrach and Paul Worcester Association of Baptist Students at the U of A:https://www.thehedgeuark.com/ Kaitlyn's Music Choices:Christus Victor (Amen)Goodness …

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Central Baptist College's Band Director, Donna Bradley, about music at CBC and the value of music in students' lives. To find out more information about CBC and its music department, contact Donna at [email protected]. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patr…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines share about change and when it is not appropriate in your student ministry. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - [email protected] Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmb…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines share about change and when it is appropriate in your student ministry. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - [email protected] Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchop…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Tony Brown about sharing the Gospel with Jehovah's Witnesses. Tony is a missionary / evangelist to those caught in New Religious Movements, especially Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons. As a former JW, he is keen to help Christians share the truth in love with those trapped in falsehood. He is a member of a counter-…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Travis Deans about the 9 Month Mission Trip initiative and some of the challenges students have about thinking of school as more than just activity and academics. https://www.9monthmissiontrip.com/ Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about some tips for budgeting in student ministry. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - [email protected] Chris Vines - [email protected] Student Mi…

Listen as we share an interview with Pastor Wade Allen, who talks about discipleship and his new Discipleship Pathways series. Wade will be serving as one of our breakout leaders at the 2024 Student Ministry Workers Retreat at Central Baptist College on September 14. You can register at SMWR2024.eventbrite.com. Previous Podcasts with Wade: Episode …

It has been a long hiatus, but we are back! Listen in as Dan Carson shares about our upcoming Student Ministry Workers Retreat at Central Baptist College of Conway, Arkansas on September 14, 2024 from 9-4. You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at https://SMWR2024.eventbrite.com. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CB…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Kyle Isabelli about his new book Refined by the Fire(d) and navigating the difficult issue of being fired from a ministry role. Connect with Kyle:website- www.kyleisabelli.comemail- [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/kyle.isabelliIG- https://www.instagram.com/kyleisabelli/ Book Links: Amazon- https…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the place of importance that reading should have in our lives as well as some thoughts on how to best approach reading. Resources:25 Christian Books I Love to Recommend by John Piper2024 Reading Challenge by Tim ChalliesThe Tech-Wise Family by Andy CrouchSpurgeon by Arnold DallimoreFulfill Your Stu…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines share things to think about in life and ministry as one year ends and another begins. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - [email protected] Chris Vines - youth…

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

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about reasons to say "no" to the parents connected to your ministry. Reasons to Say No to Parents: When parents have wrong expectations. When a parent's request interferes with the care of your own family. When a parent's request goes against personal convictions. When a parent's request conflicts with t…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the need to say "no" in the life of student ministry workers. The Need to Say No: To protect my theology. To protect my family. To protect the length of my ministry. To protect my own well-being. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at …

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines share some practical thoughts about preparing messages and lessons for your students. Resources:Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley8 Hours or Less by Ryan HuguleyHow to Eat Your Bible by Nate Pickowicz Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron a…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks about two more signs of a healthy student ministry, parentally-connected and outwardly-focused. Episode 146 - Signs of a Healthy Student Ministry, Part OneEpisode 147 - Signs of a Healthy Student Ministry, Part TwoEpisode 148 - Signs of a Healthy Student Ministry, Part Three Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- …

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the drop-off culture, how that impacts student ministry, and practical steps to help in addressing it. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymat…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with Dr. Brian Sheppard of Park View Baptist Church of North Little Rock about mental health and student ministry. If you need help in this area, please reach out. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMini…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about community in your youth group and moving your group to real connections. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - [email protected] Chris Vines - youthpa…

Listen in as Dan talks with Brad Schelling of First Priority of America about their organization and encouraging students back to school with a missions mind-set. Connections & Resources:https://firstpriority.club/[email protected] The Circle Maker by Mark BattersonVisioneering by Andy Stanley Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.…

Listen in as Dan and Chris talk about important things to consider when you have the opportunity to preach to your congregation as a whole. Resources: Expositional Preaching by David HelmPreaching for God's Glory by Alistair BeggCommunicating for a Change by Andy Stanley & Lane JonesThe Preacher's Portrait by John StottPreaching & Preachers by Mart…

Listen in as Dan talks with Stuart Estes of the Association of Baptist Students at the University of Arkansas about his recent break-out group at the SOAR 2023 conference (www.SOARconference.com). Stuart shared with students how they can better navigate the confusing culture that we live in. Connections & Resources:http://thehedgeuark.com/The Unive…

Listen in as Dan talks with Kelli Rankin of AXIS.org about their ministry and the power of knowing the culture. Connections & Resources:[email protected] Translator on Spotify Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts…

Listen in as Dan and Chris talk with Angelyn McMurray of We Are Free about the tough subject of Human Trafficking. Connections & Resources:[email protected] https://christian-sexuality.com/ The Wounded Heart - Dan AllenderHealing the Wounded Heart - Dan Allender Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Richard Ball about dealing with discipline issues in your student ministry. Richard's Email - [email protected] Richard's Facebook - facebook.com/iknowrichardball Richards's Twitch Stream - twitch.tv/dailyplanetck 7 Steps for Dealing with Discipline Issues: 1. Talk with Pastor.2. Letter home to parent…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Drew Cline about his topic for SOAR 2023 "Devoted to Jesus." Drew also shares things that we need to know as we help our students embrace devotion to Christ. SOAR 2023 is scheduled for July 3-5. www.SOARConference.com Drew's Church (SouthCity) - www.SouthCity.org Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Jeremy Hambrice about his topic for SOAR 2023 "Devoted to God's Mission." Jeremy shares about his work with the Wantakia people and how we can help our students see the importance of missions. SOAR 2023 is scheduled for July 3-5. www.SOARConference.com Jeremy's Email - [email protected] www.thetravelingteam.…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Nathan Brewer about his topic for SOAR 2023 "Devoted to God's Church" and how we can help our students see the importance of connecting with God's people. SOAR 2023 is scheduled for July 3-5. www.SOARConference.com Nathan's Email - [email protected] Grace Harbor Church - www.ghokc.com Podcast Partner: Central Bapti…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Stephen Castleberry about his topic for SOAR 2023 "Devoted to God's Word" and how we can help our students look to God's Word on a more consistent basis. SOAR 2023 is scheduled for July 3-5. www.SOARConference.com Stephen Email - [email protected] Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Chris Vines about his topic for SOAR 2023 "Devotion Derailed" and how we can help our students look upward instead of inward. SOAR 2023 is scheduled for July 3-5. www.SOARConference.com Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. Mike McGarry about the importance of being theologically minded when approaching student ministry. Mentioned Resources: www.YouthPastorTheologian.com Mere Christianity by CS Lewis Basic Christianity by John Stott The Cross of Christ by John Stott Created in God's Image by Anthony Hoekema Podcast Partner: Centr…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about concepts and practical ideas for fundraising in student ministry. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / [email protected] Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - [email protected] Chris Vines - youthpastor@gm…

Listen as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about gift-giving ideas for your graduating seniors. Book Ideas: 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke Knowing God by J.I. Packer Let the Nations Be Glad by John Piper Knowledge of the Holy by AW Tozer New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp Do Not Be True to Yourself by Kevin DeYoung Surviving …