Episode 56 of The Student Ministry Podcast features Gerald Fadayomi, longtime youth worker and author. Gerald has an amazing story of how God has worked in His life. After a rough life at home and seeing friends murdered, he got plugged into a church, gave his life to Christ, and began serving in student ministry. … Continue reading 56: When Life Gives You Lemons with Gerald Fadayomi
55: Racial Reconciliation and Ministry with Mike Haynes
Episode 55 of The Student Ministry Podcast brings back Mike Haynes to talk about racial reconciliation. While racism has been a thing for a long time, recent events have increased our awareness of it. So how do we talk about it with our students? And how do we lead and shepherd them well through this? … Continue reading 55: Racial Reconciliation and Ministry with Mike Haynes
54: Orange Conference 2020 Recap
Episode 54 of The Student Ministry Podcast is all about Orange Conference 2020. This "special edition" episode will be a bit different, as it will not include an interview. Instead, I sit down with Tom Bump and David Maddron to discuss the changes Orange had to make for OC20, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We … Continue reading 54: Orange Conference 2020 Recap
53: Ministry in Quarantine with David Reed
Episode 53 of The Student Ministry Podcast features David Reed, who is currently the Minister of Youth at First Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, TX. David has been in ministry for over 26 years, and in his current (home) church for over 13 years. Not only does he share his story and some great wisdom from … Continue reading 53: Ministry in Quarantine with David Reed
52: Non-Traditional Student Ministry with Ansley Higginbotham
Episode 52 of The Student Ministry Podcast features Ansley Higginbotham, who served in traditional ministry settings for a number of years but is currently serving from home. As a stay-at-home mom, she has been writing blogs, speaking at youth events, writing curriculum, and coaching other youth workers. She also has a huge heart for other … Continue reading 52: Non-Traditional Student Ministry with Ansley Higginbotham
51: Video Games and Ministry with Marty Estes
Episode 51 of The Student Ministry Podcast features Marty Estes of The Youth Workers Guide to Video Games podcast. Marty is currently the director of children's and youth ministries at Sand Ridge Baptist Church in Lexington, TN, where he has served since 2012. With over 17 years of professional youth ministry experience, Marty has a … Continue reading 51: Video Games and Ministry with Marty Estes
50: Honoring Tim Uhls
Episode 50 of The Student Ministry Podcast is a little different. In December 2019, the world lost a great youth pastor named Tim Uhls. For those who have been longtime listeners, you may remember Tim from episode 36. Tim was also my youth pastor. In an effort to honor Tim and also cope, I reached … Continue reading 50: Honoring Tim Uhls
49: Ministry Coaching with Tom Bump
On episode 49 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Tom Bump. Tom has been in ministry over 30 years in various capacities, but mostly in children's and student ministry. Over the years, God has led him through some really great times and some difficult times. So in addition to hosting his kids ministry podcast, … Continue reading 49: Ministry Coaching with Tom Bump
48: Networking with Jonny Radcliff
On episode 48 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Jonny Radcliff, who is currently serving in student ministry in the Philadelphia area. Jonny is also a big proponent of networking with other youth workers. Sit back and get ready to hear what God has been doing in his life, but also make sure you … Continue reading 48: Networking with Jonny Radcliff
47: National Youth Workers Convention 2019
In episode 47 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve talks all about the National Youth Workers Convention 2019. As Youth Specialties celebrated their 50th year of conventions, they focused on the theme, TOGETHER. Steve had the opportunity to sit down with a few attendees and chat about their experience. He also walks through all the … Continue reading 47: National Youth Workers Convention 2019