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
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Jordan Tew of the Baptist Publishing House about the importance of Bible-based Curriculum and student ministry.
Baptist Publishing House: https://www.baptistpublishinghouse.com/
Download the Spring Edition of the REAL Life Youth Curriculum from BPH: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/jim6hl3fetzokyairzfwe/ALEL0LWVh3YS0jQHfAXJh9I?rlkey=1uqaxl9aw4252lyol572lu9dg&st=tbeyqtmi&dl=0
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 Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Danny Paul, pastor & Biblical counselor, about the value of Biblical counseling.
Resources:
Side by Side, by Ed Welch is an introduction to many principles that Biblical Counseling is built on. It is an every Christian's approach to developing helpful relationships.
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands, By Paul David Tripp. It is a deeper dive into the practice of Biblical Counseling.
How People Change, By Paul David Tripp and Tim Lane
Saints, Sinners, and Sufferers, by Mike Emlet
Many online training options to go through individually or with a group from your church from the Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship. Find free resources and training at Ibcd.org
Find the Truth in Love Podcast, articles, and resources from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors at biblicalcounseling.com
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 Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. Russell Threet, author of Ministry Across the Spectrum. The book discusses autism and some practical ministry approaches in the local church.
Resources for ministry to those with Special Needs:
Ministry Across the Spectrum by Dr. Russell Threet
Joni and Friends
Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder — Barbara J. Newman
Autism and the Church- Grant Macaskill
Thinking Biblically about Autism with Daniel Berger
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 Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. Reuben Bredenhof, author of The Ministry of Small Things.
www.reubenbredenhof.com
Instagram: @reubenbredenhof
Seminary Website: www.canadianreformedseminary.ca
Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS29SD6V
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
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
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