Student Ministry Matters
We are all about helping those that are seeking to impact the next generation for Jesus Christ.
You can find out more information at www.StudentMinsitryMatters.com.
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Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk through the idea of continuing to lead in your ministry as you experience your own personal loss.
1. Lean on God & His Word.
2. Lean on Your Immediate Circle.
3. Lean on Your Spiritual Family.
4. Lean on Professionals.
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
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Mike McGarry, the Youth Pastor Theologian, and his new book, Iconic. They also talk about the importance of theology in student ministry and how to lean into that arena.
Iconic by Mike McGarry
Grasping God's Word by Duvall & Hays
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
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about finding the right rhythm for your youth group meetings.
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
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about what motivates them to serve and minister to students.
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
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
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
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
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
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
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
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
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
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
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
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
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