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 / info@cbc.edu 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 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org 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- kyleisabelli@gmail.comFB- 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 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com 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 / info@cbc.edu 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 / info@cbc.edu 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 / info@cbc.edu 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 / info@cbc.edu 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 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com 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/brad@fpofamerica.com 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:www.AXIS.orgkelli@axis.orgCulture Translator on Spotify Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu 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:angelynmcmurray@wearefree.uswww.wearefree.us 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 - youthpastorrichard@outlook.com 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 - jeremy_hambrice@ntm.org 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 - nathan@ghokc.com 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 - stephen@antiochgt.com 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 / info@cbc.edu 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 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com 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 …

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about keeping a focus on Bible teaching and equipping students during the summer months. Mentioned Resources: Tyranny of the Urgent - Charles E. Hummel Listen Up!: A Practical Guide to Listening to Sermons - Christopher Ash Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.e…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks about working on your relationship with your pastor. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org Student Ministry Matter…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Ron Simpson of Gideons International about the power of God's Word, the work of the Gideons, and students. www.Gideons.org www.FriendsOfGideons.org www.TheLifeBook.com Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMa…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with Dr. Jonathan Cofer about family ministry and equipping parents for discipleship. Family Worship by Donald S. Whitney jonathan@antiochconway.com https://www.antiochconway.com/ Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Travis Sellers about the SOAR 2023 Conference. Travis Sellers - travis@antiochconway.com SOAR 2023 Conference (www.SOARConference.com) Student Ministry Matters on Facebook Student Ministry Matters Community on Facebook Student Ministry Matters on Instagram Student Ministry Matters on Twitter Podcast Partner: Hill …

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the value of adding camps and conferences to your student ministry plan. BMAA National Youth Conference - www.SOARConference.com BMAA National Camp -- www.DanielSpringsCamp.com The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Be…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about ministry to graduating seniors. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org Student Ministry Matter…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with their wives about the realities they face in their roles as student pastor's wives. Both ladies have shared before on the podcast. Temple Carson was on Episode 112 - Helping Students Navigate Familly Break-Ups and Sidney Vines was on Episode 98 - Marriage, Ministry, & Motherhood. Podcast Partner: Ce…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the Vines Family Trip to Disney and times when you need to change direction in your student ministry. Episode 41 - The Value of Vacations Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: D…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks about the last of the five signs of a healthy student ministry... Church-Integrated. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbc…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks about the second two of the five signs of a healthy student ministry... Prayer-Infused & Relationship-Driven. Episode 132 - Helping Students Engage in Prayer with T.J. Lewis Episode 143 - Fight Like a Freak with Steven Carroll www.AXIS.org Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks about the first two of five signs of a healthy student ministry... Gospel-Centered & Bible-Centric. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines - y…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the logistics and content of student ministry retreats. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about retreats and their value within student ministry. Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org Stude…

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with youth ministry veteran Steven Carroll about his current battle with cancer and the lessons he has learned along the way. GoFundMe Account for Steven Carroll - https://gofund.me/7f18d4d1 Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about a number of resources for those serving the church and in student ministry. Navigators Bible Reading Plans www.Mailchimp.com www.NewCityCatechism.com www.Axis.org www.RightNowMedia.org www.DriveFaithHome.com www.ChildrensBulletins.com YouVersion Bible App - www.YouVersion.com Dwell Bible App - www.…

Listen in as Dan and Chris talk with Yalanda Merrell about her life, her work at Lifeword Media Ministries, and how students can utilize digital platforms for the Gospel. Yalanda@Lifeword.org www.Lifeword.org Lifeword Shows -- www.lifeword.org/media/ Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron…

Listen in as Dan Carson shares about how God is blessing their podcast, the upcoming 2023 Student Ministry Workers Retreat, and the Ready Youth Conference at Spurgeon College. Christian Podcast Community Episode 130 - Introducing Christianity to Mormons with Eric Johnson Episode 129 - Engaging Generation Z with Dr. Tim McKnight Episode 128 - Write …

Listen in as Dan Carson talks to Margaret Anderson of the Baptist Missionary Association of America Missions Office about her own experiences in missions and encouragement for students wanting to serve. BMA Missions Office - www.BMAmissions.org Volunteer Student Missions - www.bmamissions.org/vsm Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.…

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about five books every student should read before they graduate from your youth group. 5 Books: Knowing God - JI Packer Holiness of God - RC Sproul Mere Christianity - CS Lewis Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life - Donald Whitney 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You - Tony Reinke Podcast Partner: …