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.
Listen on:
Episodes
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
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
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
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
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
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
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
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
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