Student Ministry Connection
For those who serve in student ministry, want to connect, and desire to grow. Hosted by Steve Cullum.
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
100: Importance of Networking with Kevin Miles
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Welcome to episode 100 of Student Ministry Connection, a podcast for those who serve in student ministry, want to connect, and desire to grow. On this very special episode, we talk with Kevin Miles, a veteran youth worker about the importance of networking within student ministry; celebrate by giving a bunch of prizes; and announce some ways you can support the podcast moving forward!
Links mentioned during this episode:
Enter our big episode 100 giveaway (until March 10, 2023) at https://bit.ly/stuminconnect100
Enter to win a copy of Know Thy Gamer (until February 28, 2023) at https://bit.ly/gamer98
Find out more about NNYM at http://nnym.org
Email Kevin at [email protected]
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Save 10% on your ticket(s) to Orange Conference 2023 by going to https://bit.ly/orange23 or using the promo code STEVE10 at check-out.
Get your own copy of Cards Christians Like by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
099: Jesus Revolution with Brent McCorkle
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Back in the 1970’s, a movement began that led to a revolution, a Jesus Revolution. Time Magazine wrote about it, several books have been written about it, and now we have a movie depicting it. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we talk with Brent McCorkle, the co-director of Jesus Revolution, to hear his story, learn why you should see the movie, understand why it’s important students see this movie, and more!
Brent also co-wrote, co-edited, directed 2nd unit, and composed the original score for I Can Only Imagine. He also worked on Woodlawn, Unconditional, and Steve McQueen: American Idol. And today, he joins us to talk about Jesus Revolution, a historical retelling of The Jesus Movement that swept the United States in the late 60’s and early 70s, which stars Kelsey Grammer (Fraiser), Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), Jonathan Roumie (The Chosen), Kimberly Williams Paisley (Father of the Bride), and Anna Grace Barlow (Supernatural) and releases in theaters across the United States on February 24, 2023.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Find out more about the movie at https://jesusrevolution.movie
Follow the movie on Instagram: @JesusRevolutionMovie
Follow the movie on Facebook: @JesusRevolutionMovie
Follow Brent on Instagram: @brentmccorkle
Follow Brent on Facebook: @brentmccorkle
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
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Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
098: Know Thy Gamer with Drew Dixon
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Video games have been a growing influence our culture for a while now. Ever since the 1970s, kids have been jumping into virtual worlds to compete with others, go on adventures, solve puzzles, and more. And while there are many positives about games, there are also many negatives. So how do we navigate that with the students in our youth group and how to we help parents navigate it with their kids? Our guest on this episode is Drew Dixon, author of the book, Know Thy Gamer: A Parent's Guide to Video Games. Drew is an avid gamer himself, is a father of gamers, co-founder of Love Thy Nerd, and has a history of serving in student ministry. In addition to sharing about his book, he provides some valuable tips for helping you and the parents in your ministry.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Buy Drew's book at https://amzn.to/3wraCgU
Enter to win a free copy of Drew's book (until February 28, 2023) at https://gleam.io/0fUpk/know-thy-gamer-book-giveaway
Follow Drew on Twitter: @_drewdixon
Learn more about Love Thy Nerd at https://lovethynerd.com
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
097: Students Making an Impact
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Isn’t it awesome when we see God use students to answer longtime prayers? On this episode we share a story about how God did just that through a 9 Month Mission Trip in a high school, and He wants to do the same through your students as well.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Read more about 9 Month Mission Trip at https://www.9monthmissiontrip.com
Download the 9 Month Mission Trip app at https://get.theapp.co/tbyh
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
096: Generational Impact with Jim Purtle
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
What would it be like to at the same church for a really long time, getting to know those students and families in that community, partnering with schools and other local organizations, and impacting generation upon generation? Whether you are just starting out and have dreams of longevity or if you’ve been in it for a while, this episode will provide everyone with a few ideas to help you stick with student ministry for the long haul, because it is so very worth it!
Links mentioned during this episode:
Connect with Jim on Facebook: @jim.purtle
DYM's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/493666560814931
Jim's church website - eldochurch.com
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Friday Dec 16, 2022
095: Time Management Tips
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
How do we get it all done? There are always so many things to do in student ministry and some of us are left asking that question on a regular basis. While we cannot control everything, there are a couple things that we can begin to take control of that will help us significantly in the area of time management. And when we begin to see results in these two areas, we'll begin to have more time for connection with others and to grow more as leaders.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
094: Student Leadership Ideas
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
We all know our student ministries shouldn’t be solely run by adults. We need to raise up student leaders. But how do we do that? What does it look like? How do we start it, how do we tweak it, and what things do we need to have in place for it to succeed? In this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we share 5 ideas around student leadership that we encourage you to consider—whether this is your first time around or if you’re looking to improve your existing student leadership.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Learn more about Leadertreks' "Leadership Labs" - https://www.leadertreks.org/blog-reimagine-student-leadership/
Download Youth Ministry's gold membership, which includes Leadertreks' curriculum - https://dymmembership.com/
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
093: Navigating Failure with Mike Haynes
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
What happens when you fail, when things aren’t going so well--whether it’s your fault or your unfortunate situation? When you start to feel like you’re a failure, you may also begin questioning your call to ministry. But what if God was still in control and still had plans for you? On this episode, we talk about failure, because we’ve all been there; and if we’re honest, sometimes it gets really tough to navigate. With the help of today’s guest, Mike Haynes, we’re going to share some ways to navigate failure in student ministry.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikeehaynes
More of Mike on episode 32 - https://bit.ly/student-ministry-connection-32-mike-haynes
More of Mike on episode 55 - https://bit.ly/student-ministry-connection-55-mike-haynes
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
092: 10 Social Media Tips
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
How can we use social media in a way to really advance our ministry to students without it becoming an overwhelming beast that always demands our attention? In other words, how can we use it as a tool to advance our mission rather than it taking over? On this solo episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve shares 10 social media tips for those in lead in student ministry.
Links mentioned during this episode:
First Few Years website - http://1stfewyears.com
Episode 86 with Dave Adamson - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/086-metachurch-student-ministry-with-dave-adamson/
Download Youth Ministry's gold membership, which includes social media content - https://dymmembership.com/
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
091: Helping Students Serve with Christen Clark
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
How do we move students from participating to contributing? On this episode, Christen Clark of the Collide Kids Podcast joins us to discuss why it's so important for students to serve and how you can get them moving in that direction.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Follow Christen on Instagram: @christenclark
Follow Christen's podcast on Instagram: @collidekidspod
Check out Christen's podcast at https://collidkidspodcast.com (also on most podcast apps)
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!