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

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Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org

Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703

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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

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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

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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

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Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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

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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

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Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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

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Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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

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Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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

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Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community

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

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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

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Student Ministry Matters on the Christian Podcast Community