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. Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.   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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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: 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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.   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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines discuss sticking around for the long term at your church.     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: 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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.   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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.   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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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 Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.   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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.   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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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. Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com. Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.   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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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://smwr2025.eventbrite.com. Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com. Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.   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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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/.   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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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 Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.   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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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.eventbrite.com.   Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com.   Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/.     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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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 / 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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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 / 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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Ian Dunaway about the resources and connections that you can find at Shaping Student Ministry.   ian@g6allies.com www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com     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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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 of God Indescribable   The Sing Conference: https://gettymusicworshipconference.com/     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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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 dbradley@cbc.edu.       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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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 / 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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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 / 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 Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 www.StudentMinistryMatters.com StudentMinistryMatters.Podbean.com info@studentministrymatters.com   Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community