Lifeway Student Ministry Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Lifeway Student Ministry Podcast is designed to encourage and inform student ministry leaders at every level. Each episode Ben Trueblood will join with student ministry leaders and guests to talk about issues, both practical and philosophical, relating to student ministry and leadership. Our goal is to encourage student ministry leaders serving in the local church and to share insights learned from the student ministry community at large. Check out more from Lifeway Student Ministry and join in the ongoing student ministry conversation at studentministry.lifeway.com
“Girls ministry should always be a freeing thing.” – Amanda Mejias “Healthy ministry is when we are replaceable.” – Corinne Allen About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
“Growing up friendship was easy but community was hard. True community is a group of people who push you and challenge you and call you up.” – Tega Faafa “Relationships […]
“Volunteer recruitment is a premium right now. Spending the final few weeks of the summer focusing on volunteers helps the fall start off feeling really good.” – Ben Trueblood “The […]
“Maybe what we see at camp is meant to push our low moments a little bit higher than they were before. Rather than my ministry needs to feel like camp […]
“Students connect to stories, so share your story about how God called you into ministry.” – Shane Pruitt “Invite people into your calendar to show them what ministry looks like […]
“We need to talk less and listen more.” – Mark Dance “Time management is a big challenge that needs to be a priority in your life.” – Mark Dance Mark […]
“When the busy is the result of procrastination or the wrong priorities, it makes it hard to get the rest we need.” – Zac Workun “You are measured by who […]
“Finding community with other student pastors is vitally important ” – Zach Wyatt “Student pastors have to focus on more than just their strategic ministry. Their personal walk with The […]
“Often students remember serving or time spent in their small group with a leader over coffee or lunch, and it’s those moments that tend to last. What would it look […]
“Find someone who you can be accountable to who doesn’t care about your title or your past.” – Lee Wilson “My first ministry is my family.” – Lee Wilson Lee […]
“If you have to do ministry with less, then you can do a lot with relationships and being people.” – Ben Trueblood “The challenge in ministry beyond what we say […]
“Spiritual disciplines should be intentional, substantial, and sustainable” – Curtis Zackery “Suffering allows us to see who we are now because of what we have experienced.” – Curtis Zackery Curtis Zackery (CZ) is known […]
“Ethnic unity can only come through relationships. Proximity creates empathy. ” – Dr. Bryan Loritts Dr. Bryan Loritts (D.Min., Liberty University) is the Teaching Pastor at The Summit Church. An […]
“My mom didn’t want me to have a single story perspective. She wanted me to see the heart of the man before I saw the face of the man.” – […]
“You communicate not just from stage but also in the way you write emails, train volunteers, budget, and through many other ways.” – Ben Trueblood About Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
“There are things that frustrate us that we can’t control but I think even in those areas there are things that we can control. When we get stuck on the […]
“Continue to challenge yourself to do something new. This does not always have to be something brand new but can be tweaking something to make it better.” – Ben Trueblood […]
“We need to help our students fight loneliness for themselves but also understand the loneliness epidemic around to help students engage in a lost world.” – Chad Higgins “Creating a […]
“Jesus is not content to let Lazarus live his new life in his grave clothes. What would it look like if we removed the grave clothes from our lives and […]
“Your administrative ability will become your lid to effectiveness. Those who are able to push through that administrative barrier, develop their skills, and execute the to-do lists of ministry, are […]
“You don’t have to be an expert on everything, you just need to bring to the table what you are good at.” – Sam Landrith “Learning from mentors, or through […]
“Students who have a strong and vibrant faith have a leader who poured into them and invested in them.” – JC Groves “Students need to see faithful adults living out […]
“If you are waiting for the students in the chair to set the energy level for the fun element, it may never come.” Chad Higgins “Is important to connect the […]
“Contextualization is really about effective communication and making sure what we say is the same thing that is received. I am not changing the message, I am just making sure […]
“Kids and student ministry leaders need to work together to create a discipleship plan that goes from preschool through high school.” – Crystal Mazzuca “Creating a strategic next gen ministry […]
“Help your leaders manage their time by not putting too many events on their calendar during busy seasons.” – Ben Trueblood “We need to make sure that we get rest […]
“We need to think about the people we are leading and think about their calendar as well. We may be unintentionally filling the ministry calendar, making it difficult for our […]
“Your mission is unchangeable, but the strategy and how you accomplish the mission can be different. Surround yourself with people who think about things in a different way. There might […]
“Video games become accessible playgrounds in a world where many physical playgrounds are no longer safe. There are dangers in this digital playground and we need to educate ourselves about […]
“We need to peel back the layers of how technology is shaping our world view.” – Jason Thacker “The end of the story is written. Technology might change our world […]
“Communicating with your boss and leaders in their preferred style goes a long way in earning trust and relational credibility with them.” – Ben Trueblood “If we get organized and […]
“Ask parents this question, how can we partner in how God is working in your teenager?” – Dr. Kara Powell “Parents have more time to influence their kids than youth […]
“We are all theologians because anyone who has thoughts about God is a theologian.” – Ronni Kurtz “A deep contemplation of God and all things in relation to God can […]
“The big questions is when we feel inadequate, what we do after that feeling. That to me seems to be the marker of how we are handling the situation and […]
“Before you leave the church on Sunday, make sure you look and plan your next week so that you can start well.” – Ben Trueblood About Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
“Every person in youth ministry needs to know how to do it effectively and remain healthy through the process so that you don’t burn out, punk out, or back out […]
“In our mastermind we would take time to hear how student ministry was going in different areas across the country. It is amazing to see how God is moving in […]
“The health of you as a minister is vital. Your health will be less if you do not surround yourself with others who can support you, who you can learn […]
“Do not lose heart student ministers. Students improve year over year and not always Wednesday to Wednesday” – Zac Workun “When you go to sporting event for students, realize that […]
“Youth pastor theologians need to be able to take something that is complicated and show you how simple it is to help students understand it better.” – Mike McGarry Mike […]
“Jesus spent time with people and we must not forget to minister that way.” – Levi Lusko “The number one thing I have been praying for is for salvations.” – […]
“Create a community among volunteers where they can’t imagine doing anything else.” – Dr. Allen Jackson Dr Allen Jackson is the Senior Pastor at Dunwoody Baptist Church. He returned to […]
“Make sure that your leaders understand the mission, vision, and culture of your ministry and that everything funnels through that.” – Jason Mick “You have to have everyone on the […]
“In student ministry there will be moments when things do not go the way you expected. Being able to take your strategy and adjust so that you can still achieve […]
“To truly develop leaders in your ministry, you have to give them opportunities where they might fail. Train them well, but you still have to give them enough freedom to […]
“Work to connect with parents on an authentic level. Be honest and share who you are. Those relationships are fundamental to success in a rural ministry.” – Nick Hartman Nick […]
“We want to ask questions that get to the heart of the minister. Not only do we want to ask how are you helping students worship, but to also ask, […]
“We are probably busier than God intended us to be. Family gets be left behind if we are not intentional with what we are doing.” – Tommy Woodard WEBSITE AND […]
“Relational ministries and teaching ministries are not in opposition to each other but must live in the tension of both. We must work to build relationships that are based on […]
“Your space doesn’t have to be new or flashy, but it needs to be welcoming and inviting.” – Brent Squires “If you want to attract students then they need to […]
“You have to know the difference between behavior modification and transformation of the heart and soul.” – Sean Nelson “I can not disciple everyone but I can create a culture […]
“The technology is designed to deliver us more of what we like. The algorithms are not designed to deliver us from our desirers but deeper into them.” – Chris Martin […]
“One dynamic of parent ministry may look like equipping a student to be a missionary in their house.” – Ben Trueblood “One of the things we should look into the […]
“We need to think strategically about how we reach people. Our metric has to be sending our students to people, and not asking new students to be the missionaries and […]
“Always reflect after you teach a lesson or message and think about your learning and teaching style and ask what you need to improve upon.” – Dr. Jones Dr. Kevin […]
“The question we need to ask is are our current methods actually accomplishing our mission? If yes, then innovation is improving upon what is already working. If the answer is […]
“Help parents by connecting them and their student with a college campus ministry.” – Andrew Wade “Don’t just raise up seniors to attend, but raise up seniors to serve.” – […]
“The key to ministry in the future is through connection.” – Dr. Shelly Melia “The need for connection is going to trump the need for technology and everything else we […]
“When someone is going through a major issue, don’t ask what you can do for them but pray about what God is putting on your heart to do for someone.” […]
“There should be a strong, strategic relationship between the kid’s pastor and the student pastor. The credibility of the student pastor can be shown to parents by the proverbial handshake […]
“Recognize areas where you need to grow and look down the road to where God is calling you. You can not minister with one foot out the door but you […]
“You need to create a culture of credibility. Credibility is the currency of leadership.” – Derik Idol “I like to bring in another staff member to have fresh eyes on […]
“We don’t have the choice of whether we walk through disappointment. One thing The Lord has taught me over the years is that its ok to feel disappointed but it’s […]
“A great way to grow student ministry is to serve parents well because they will talk to other parents and tell them to get their students there.” – Chad Higgins […]
“If we can help parents grow, read their Bibles, pray, and get connected with a small group. When Jesus Christ transforms their hearts there will be a natural outflow of […]
“As a follower of Jesus our influence is granted to us and we are called to be a steward of it .” – Brent Crowe “We were created for influence. […]
“My job is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. If God has called me to pastor high school students in this season then he has called […]
“True worship is discipleship among the believers in the room and evangelistic among those who are not yet believers.” – Brett Perkins “The student pastor is the biggest influencer of […]
“If discipleship is the most important part of your ministry, then how is your ministry structured to support that statement?” – Justin Knowles “Vision casting and training leaders must be […]
“Preaching is an avenue that helps students unpack the amazing gift of the Gospel.” – Nick Person “Be who you are and use the tools God gave you when you […]
“Friends in ministry helps to absorb criticism. We need friends who share the same context as us and can relate to us.” – Ben Trueblood “The challenge in dealing with […]
“We need to use social media to capture, highlight, and showcase the glory of God.” – RJ McCauley “We want people to see God working and moving in students lives, […]
“Frustration happens with a lack of clarity. The best thing to do is to seek guidance from your leaders.” – Anthony Vargas “The best way to lead up and to […]
“We need to fight our anxiety on a daily basis. Being intentional with our walk through the Word and prayer is crucial to fighting every day.” – Scarlet Hiltibidal “Community […]
“Social media is this thing in their lives that is necessary but insufficient. They can’t imagine a world without it but realize that it is not enough and need in-person […]
“Jesus healed people and met a lot of needs, but he didn’t meet every need. There were moments when he walked away from them to spend time with a smaller […]
“Giving our volunteers time to talk with me and other volunteers has been one the biggest blessings in our ministry. They talk about life, give advice, help each other out, […]
“You have to know your volunteers and what their gifts and talents are. Students get to see adults use their gifts for the Kingdom. ” – Y Bonesteele “Volunteers need […]
“We need to meet students where they are in terms of energy. Make it a more gradual transition.” – Kristen Lascola “Take time to meet new students who will be […]
“When you say yes and have to retract, it hurts everyone.” – Zac Workun “The inability to say no is a relationship problem. We often think of it as a […]
“We don’t rest well when we don’t work well.” – Zac Workun “There is a difference between work and worry and until we figure that out we are searching for […]
“Friendships take time, effort, and even risk, to become a close friendship that lasts.” – Zac Workun “Finding people who have walked through similar situations, can offer advice, have fun […]
“Ministry family is a crucial part of being a healthy minister.” Zac Workun “Having a ministry family brings a kind understanding with each other by linking arms in the kind […]
“Camp is a place where they can disconnect from the noise the world puts in front of them and they can slow down enough to sense God’s grace in their […]
“It is important to surround yourself with those who are better at you in your areas of strength and you want to spend a lot of time around those who […]
“You need true, meaningful friendships to make it through ministry.” – Zac Workun “Busyness is the enemy of transparency, you need to take time for true friendships.” – Zac Workun […]
“Everyone is asking the question, ‘am I loved?’ and that is what the point of this whole book is. ” – Brock Gill “The greatest thing in the world is […]
“Sitting down with parents at the end of the year and letting them know where they have grown and where they still have areas to grow in spiritually get parents […]
“Start with prayer and fasting, and cast vision clearly and strategically. ” – Justin Hall “Disciple parents so that they can disciple their students.”- Justin Hall Justin Hall serves as […]
“With some intentionality, having parents around all the time doesn’t just mean the church but around in the community and to invest in other parents.” – Ben Trueblood About Ben […]
“It’s a powerful thing when you can empower someone and give them ownership because then they are involved and bought in because they have a stake in it.” – Brain […]
“When you look at the overall picture of a curriculum, and that application is not driving your student to understand scripture and apply scripture in a practical way in their […]
“You cant play the short game in student ministry” – Jeff Borton “You can’t just think just a few weeks ahead and not think about what are we going to […]
“I wonder what would have shifted if I would have equipped my volunteers to shepherd students and I focused on volunteers and the parents.” – Daniel Im Daniel Im is […]
“So much of who I was as an individual was wrapped up in the ministry. In these seven months, I was able to pull back and say I don’t have […]
A rule of thumb is to never devalue someone just to make your point. The moment I devalue another human being, I am not firmly planted in biblical conviction, – Brent […]
We need to change the way we do student ministry for our seniors than what we do for our juniors. We need to engage them. – Brian Mills Help prepare seniors for […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Allison Yandell of Feed. an initiative of OneHope, and Andrew Prescott, youth pastor at Oaks Church in Red Oak TX, […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Jaslyn Dixon, Gospel Care Director at Reality Church LA. Jaslyn talks about her passion for providing Gospel Care to everyone […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Chris Cox, Youth and Young Adult Pastor at C3 church in Hampton Virginia. Chris talks about how connecting with other […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Mike Taylor, Executive Director of UK-USA Ministries, about how to challenge a generation to make disciples and spread the Gospel. […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Jason Gibson, leading US Counselor and director of the Babb Center for Counseling, about how to connect students to counseling. […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Yasmine Williams Woods about how partnering with local organizations can have an incredible impact on your ministry and can help […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Chris Bacon, Lead Student Pastor at First Baptist Orlando, about how to intentionally lead a diverse student ministry. Creating a […]
Join Ben as he talks about whats next for the podcast! The Student Ministry Podcast by Lifeway (name change!) now posts on Tuesdays instead of Thursdays! This week’s episode charts […]
Join Ben as he talks with Pat Williams, NBA Hall of Famer, and author, as they discuss what it takes to build a team. Pat Williams has led many teams […]
Join Ben as he talks with Jose Rodriguez, founder, and CEO of Rescue a Generation Inc. as they talk about what it takes to reach a school campus and how […]
Join Ben as he talks about how to become everyone’s favorite teammate. Student Pastors serve in a unique role where they lead a team and serve on a team as […]
Join Ben and Zac Workun as they take a reflective look back at 2020 and remember some of the most meaningful lessons they learned. Show Notes and Quotes: What were […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk about different kinds of students in your ministry and how they are like some of the reindeer. Show Notes and Quotes: When […]
How do you keep the Great Commission at the forefront of your ministry when you can’t go? Dave MacNeill, Manager of Student Partnerships and Ministry for Operation Christmas Child, and […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with Wil Moore, Global Student Pastor at Long Hollow Baptist in Nashville, TN. about Foundations for student ministry and how their discipleship […]
Join Ben, John Paul, and Zac Workun on this fun Thanksgiving episode of Like It or Spike It as they like or spike everything from cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, to […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with William Cumby, Minister of Youth at Fountain of Praise in Houston TX, as they talk about sexual purity and student ministry. […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with Dr. Sean McDowell about teenagers, love, sex, gender, and relationships and Dr. McDowell’s new book and study, Chasing Love. Show Notes […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with Dr. Sean McDowell about teenagers, love, sex, gender, and relationships and Dr. McDowell’s new book and study, Chasing Love. Show Notes […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with Dr. Sean McDowell about teenagers, love, sex, gender, and relationships and Dr. McDowell’s new book and study, Chasing Love. Show Notes […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with Dr. Sean McDowell about teenagers, love, sex, gender, and relationships and Dr. McDowell’s new book and study, Chasing Love. Show Notes […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about the importance of finding someone to mentor you, hold you accountable, and point you closer to Christ along your journey in […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about the trick or treats of student ministry. Join them for a fun episode discussing things they have been tricked into doing […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about the posture and attitude one should have when faced with challenges and setbacks. Everyone has lessons to learn and sometimes you […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about what discipleship looks like in the context of guys ministry. Join them as they discuss several ways in which you can […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Amanda Mejias, Lifeway Girls brand specialist, about how events can add value into your discipleship strategy. Show Notes and Quotes: Planning […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss how to maintain consistency in the midst of uncertainty. Show Notes and Quotes: Prioritizing a wise discipleship plan helps maintain consistency and […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about three current cultural trends that students are facing right now. Show Notes and Quotes: Being able to talk about current cultural […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with SouzyLive, Twitch Streamer, and Pastor at God Squad Chruch, about how to make online discipleship groups a success. SouzyLive has been […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Jason Gaston, Family Pastor at The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, about how to lead in an everchanging environment. Show […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Caroline Saunders, author of Better than Life, How to Study the Bible and Like it, a new Bible study for teen […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss 7 ways to kill your credibility. More than likely you have never tried to kill your credibility but not taking these seven […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to know if you should quit or stay in your current ministry post. Knowing when to quit or stay in […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to manage expectations during difficult seasons. This fall will be filled with many challenges and managing the expectations will be […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with LeVar A. Jones, Minister of Youth & Young Adults of The New Macedonia Baptist Church in Southeast Washington, DC, about the […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Cheryl Johnson, student minister at Westview Bible Church in Montreal Canada, about how being a part of the Youth Ministry Booster […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Adam Kuntz, student pastor at Liberty Christian Fellowship in Liberty Missouri, about making time for soul care. Show Notes and Quotes: […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about what they have been learning over the last six weeks and how we must continue the work of race and […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about student ministry with Larry Davis. Larry Davis serves as the Student Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN. He’s been […]
In this episode, Ben and Julie talk about what it takes to truly reach students who don’t know Christ. Show Notes and Quotes: When lost students are in your ministry, […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about five ministry intentions that seem great at first but do not always work out as intended. Show Notes and Quotes: […]
In this episode, Ben talks with A.C. Sanford about how to have race conversations in student ministry. Show Notes and Quotes: Teenagers in our ministries want and need to talk […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk with Brian Mills, the senior pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Yukon OK, about how to change a ministry culture successfully. […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie take a look at the new Parent Partnership resource by Lifeway Students and how student pastors can partner with parents in the […]
In this episode, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to create a truly relational student ministry. Students are longing for relational discipleship, especially in this season more than ever. […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to avoid virtual fatigue and maximize your digital teaching times. Students spend a large amount of time in a […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to minister to volunteers during this season of ministry during Covid-19. Many volunteers may be experiencing a lack of […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how during this time of social distancing it can be difficult to maintain a missional mindset. The Gospel compels us […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to serve families of 12th graders well during this season. With the uncertainty of graduations, proms, and many milestones […]
In this episode, Like It or Spike It, Ben, John Paul, and Julie discuss which games you can play online to help build community with your students. Show Notes and […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about parent ministry during a pandemic. Show Notes and Quotes: Parent ministry may look different than it did a few weeks […]
In this episode, Ben talks with Zac Workun about the unprecedented times that we are facing right now. The landscape of student ministry has changed drastically in the past two […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk with Kara Powell of the Fuller Youth Institute about the rise of anxiety among students. You can find more information and […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to respond in a time of crisis. Show Notes and Quotes: Showing and modeling how to respond to a […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about the importance of taking time to plan and be intentional about the culture that you create. Show Notes and Quotes: […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about the habits of highly effective leaders and give three action steps that leaders can take today to improve their effectiveness. […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk with Ryan McDermott about calling students up and not out. This may seem like a subtle difference at first but has […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to challenge a generation to greatness. Gen Z students are longing to get involved with a cause, make a […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Katie Wylie about how vital counseling can be to ministry and life. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
In this episode, John Paul talks with producer Nathan about six key leadership competencies that ministry leaders need in order to be better leaders. Click the link below to download […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to complete difficult tasks, revisit unfinished tasks, and how to prioritize the tasks that need to be accomplished in […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie Plunk talk about creating a family mission statement and how it can impact families. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul alongside Andy McLean talk about how to equip parents to engage spiritually with their children. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director […]
In this episode of the winter edition of Like It or Spike It, Ben and John Paul decide what fun winter traditions they want to keep and which ones they […]
In this episode of the winter edition of Like It or Spike It, Ben and John Paul decide what fun winter traditions they want to keep and which ones they […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Jeff Belcher about his Bible Study, Pray Like Jesus, and about what Jeff learned while writing the study. Ben Trueblood […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about Black Friday and how it relates to student ministry. Black Friday is all about big items at huge discounts, but what […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about their favorite leftover Thanksgiving foods and what student ministry games could be played with all of the leftovers. Ben Trueblood […]
In this episode, Ben talks with Zac Workun about how to find soul care and coaching as a student pastor. Here are the resources mentioned in the podcast. Lifeway Students […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Erik Reed, camp pastor and pastor of The Journey Church in Lebanon TN. Erik talks about how he developed a theology […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to create a culture where students share the Gospel on a regular basis. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to measure and set goals in student ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how they prepare a sermon, what resources they use, and the time frame of each. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with David Platt about his new book and Bible study Something Needs to Change. David Platt talks about what he has learned […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul celebrate student pastors across the world who make an impact each and every day in the lives of students. Ben Trueblood Ben […]
In this episode, Ben talks with producer Nathan about lessons that he has learned through officiating sports that transfer into the world of student ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
In this episode, Ben talks with producer Nathan about leading from the second chair. All student pastors are in support roles at some level and knowing how to operate in […]
In this episode, Ben talks with Jeff Wallace of Student Leadership University on the eight critical domains of leadership. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]
In this episode, Ben talks with Jana Magruder and Chuck Peters about the upcoming ETCH Family Conference. Learn how you can implement a family ministry plan for your church. Ben […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about three crucial roles of a student pastor. Switching between these roles is a vital part of your success as a student […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Todd Adkins about how to develop invested leaders in your student ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk with Andrew Hudson about how creativity can be an important part of your ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk with Chris Martin about social media and the impact it has on students today. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode, John Paul and Mary Margaret talk about the unseen side of ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources […]
In this episode, John Paul, Mary Margaret, and Andy McLean talk about the importance of creating a culture for students to ask tough questions. “55% of students who left the […]
In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret talk about five mistakes new student pastors make. You will never have a mistake-free leadership experience. Hopefully, you will avoid mistakes by learning […]
In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret talk through how to prepare for campus ministry this fall. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway […]
In this episode, John Paul and Mary Margaret talk about the importance of friendships when serving in ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode of Like It or Spike It, John Paul Basham and Mary Margaret West talk about some of their favorite summertime activities. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West talk about 7 ways to get rest this summer. Summer can be an extremely busy season so it […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and John Paul Basham ask the question, is camp still effective? Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with camp staff from FUGE and Student Life about funny stories, personal experiences, and how they have seen God transform […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Josh Hunter, Director of Student Life, about leadership and where great leaders get their start. Ben Trueblood Ben […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Bashan, and Mary Margaret West talk about what they wish they knew when they started out in student ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Chris Swain, Director of Replicate Ministries, about how student ministries can make disciples that focus on time in the […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Steve Cherrico, Executive Director of First Priority Greater Nashville, about how First Priority can help you with your campus […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West continue talking about creating leadership habits for yourself when leading students. These habits are practical and you can start […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West talk about creating leadership habits for yourself and your volunteers. These habits are practical and you can start implementing […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Ryan McDermott, Director of students and young adults at Christ Fellowship. Ryan has over fifteen years of experience in […]
In this episode, John Paul Basham and Mary Margaret West talk about the importance of creating a leadership pipeline for volunteers and students. Having a leadership pipeline creates clarity and […]
In this episode, John Paul Basham and Mary Margaret West give five tips to improve your organization and discuss the importance of organization as a student pastor. Ben Trueblood […]
In this episode of the Hot Seat, we talk with several student pastors at Youth Pastor Summit in Orlando. Join us for an encouraging and fun time of hearing from […]
In this episode fun episode of Like It or Spike It, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West, discuss their favorite, and least favorite parts of spring-time, Easter, […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West, talk with Kara Powell about her new book Growing With. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West, have a really fun conversation on the podcast this week with Austin Lanier, who is an artist, rapper, […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood talks with Worship Artist, Author, and Songwriter, Stephen Miller, about creating a worship culture in student ministry. Stephens new album Behold is out now. Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Mary Margaret about her new book, Show Her the Way. Show Her the Way is a new book designed to help leaders […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood talks with Jake McIntire and Trey Brunson, Producers of Run The Race, about the incredible story of hardships and faith. Run the Race is a modern-day prodigal […]
In this third episode of Within Reach, Ben and Mary Margaret continue the conversation about the new research from Lifeway Students and Lifeway Research about students leaving the church after […]
In this second episode of Within Reach, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret continue the conversation about the new research from Lifeway Students and Lifeway Research about students leaving the […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about the new research from Lifeway Students and Lifeway Research about students leaving the church after they graduate. Within Reach […]
In this episode, Ben talks with Brian Mills, College Pastor at The Cross Church in Northwest Arkansas about how students can have A Different College Experience. You can purchase the […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk with Andy McLean about how Gen Z and how they view science and the Bible. Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
In this episode of From the vault, the most listened to podcast of 2018, Ben, and John Paul talk with Jason Gibson about how to counsel teenagers. Ben Trueblood […]
In this episode, Ben John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about five games that student pastors should never play. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]
In this episode, Ben John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about how to use this season before the new year to focus on four areas of life that you can […]
In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret Like or Spike some of the quintessential topics of Christmas. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about how to close the discipleship gap so that students will continue in their faith after high school. Ben Trueblood […]
In this episode, Ben, Mary Margaret, and Drew Dixon talk about the recent passing of Stan Lee and how to leave a legacy as a student pastor. Ben Trueblood […]
In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret talk about common myths of girls ministry. Visit the Lifeway Girls Ministry blog at girlsministry.lifeway.com. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret interview Brent Crowe about his recent book and Bible study, Moments ’til Midnight: The Final Thoughts of a Wandering Pilgrim. Moments ’til Midnight takes a […]
In this episode Ben and Mary Margaret talk about the upcoming Christmas season, how to get rest, and enjoying time with your family. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode, Ben talks with Jason Gaston, Family Pastor at The Summit Church in Raleigh/Durham, about creating a sending culture. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student […]
In this episode Ben talks with Brian Mills about how a simple shift in approaching students lives can make a huge difference to their college experience. The book that Brian […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Jason Gibson talk about the personal warning signs that you need to know as a student pastor. Jason is the director of the Babb […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Jason Gibson talk about how to counsel teenagers and what you need to know as a student pastor. Jason is the director of the […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about the five biggest frustrations for student pastors and how to avoid these frustrations in your ministry. About Ben Trueblood […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about ten quick tips for student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources […]
In this new Episode of Like It or Spike It, Ben and John Paul are given topics without knowing what they are and have to decide if they want to […]
In this episode of the Student Pastor Hot Seat, Ben and John Paul talk with Cody Mather, Student Pastor at First Baptist Church Hendersonville, TN. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
In this episode, Ben talks with Jana Magruder and Chuck Peters who serve on the Lifeway Kids team about the upcoming Lifeway ETCH family conference. About Ben Trueblood Ben […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about how to have difficult conversations with parents. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret discuss five ways to waste your student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode of From the Vault, Ben and John Paul talk about 10 ways to launch your ministry into the fall. With schools starting back and people getting back […]
In this episode of From the Vault, Ben and John Paul talk about the Essential Skills of a Successful Student Pastor. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about the importance of finding the right curriculum. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about the first 90 days of being at a new church or the fall. Whether you are new to student ministry or […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about the importance of being a pastor and shepherd to students and not just seeking to be a famous voice from the stage. About […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about five things student pastors must do every week. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how you can create an environment of excitement for Jesus and not just events. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about several ways to deal with difficult students. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul interview Pastor SouZy about the Gospel, Faith, and Vision. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian […]
In this episode Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk discuss five keys for a successful summer. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway […]
In this episode Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about five questions you can ask your students to find out who and what are the major influences in their […]
In this episode Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk how to expand your influence as a student pastor and give great, practical steps to think through to avoid getting […]
In this episode Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about how vital it is that student pastors equip students to engage culture with the Gospel. About Ben Trueblood Ben […]
In this episode Ben Trueblood talks with Billy Young, next generation catalyst for the Florida Baptist Convention, about the importance of being an administrator as a student pastor. This episode […]
In this episode of the Student Pastor Hot Seat, Ben and Mary Margaret talk with Zac Workun, student pastor in Oklahoma City. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director […]
In this episode Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about why it is important as a leader to multiply your influence. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director […]
In this episode Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about how to make your fundraisers more strategic and beneficial. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about different ways in which student pastors experience disappointment in ministry and how to deal with that disappointment. About Ben Trueblood Ben […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about some of the biggest myths of student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway […]
In this episode, John Paul and Mary Margaret talk with Jessie Garcia, student pastor at Cross Church in Arkansas. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about how to jump start your girls ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul, talk about three lessons we can learn from the winter Olympics. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul, talk about three lessons we can learn from the winter Olympics. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret talk about different ways in which student pastors can be help students return home after a mountain top experience such as camp or […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about what entitlement in the life of a student pastor looks like and ways in which it can be avoided. […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about how to minister to students who have everything. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret discuss the some of the worst things in student ministry. From lock-ins to broken down buses, we hope you enjoy this […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul and Mary Margaret discuss the Great Commission and what it means to have a Great Commission Student Ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul and Mary Margaret discuss what idolatry in student ministry looks like. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about setting goals for 2018. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about things you should never say as a student pastor. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about the importance of learning to listen as student pastors. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about how student pastors how student pastors can deal with students who leave their student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben […]
This week Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk with Johnnie Moore, author of The Martyrs Oath, about how student pastors can help students understand and engage the persecuted church […]
This week Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about being intentional during Christmas and how to create a Christmas intentionality guide for parents. Christmas Intentionality Guide to parents: 1. […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about the five biggest influences on your students’ spiritual health. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about the importance of prayer in student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about how student pastors should have humility in student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway […]
In this five part series, Ben and John Paul talk about five essential steps in creating and recruiting great volunteers. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student […]
In this five part series, Ben and John Paul talk about five essential steps in creating and recruiting great volunteers. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student […]
In this five part series, Ben and John Paul talk about five essential steps in creating and recruiting great volunteers. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student […]
In this five part series, Ben and John Paul talk about five essential steps in creating and recruiting great volunteers. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student […]
In this five part series, Ben and John Paul talk about five essential steps in creating and recruiting great volunteers. The Vision Casting Framework that John Paul mentioned on the […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about how to manage expectations from the interview process to years down the road in student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk with Keiron Miles about how to minister to students in the band. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]
This week Ben talks with Jana Magruder, Lifeway Kids Ministry Director, about ministry alignment between kids and student ministries. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]
This week John Paul talks with Brock Gill, author of Feed the Dog, about teaching students the spiritual disciplines for their lives. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about discipleship from the viewpoint of what goes into making a disciple. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]
This week John Paul talks with Andy McLean, brand manager and editor of the Gospel Project Students at Lifeway. Andy is also the author of Big Questions, an appologetics study […]
This week John Paul talks with John Lowe, Student Pastor at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola FL. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about what they wish they would have know when they started in student ministry. Ben and John Paul would like to hear from […]
This week Ben and John Paul interview Dr. Emerson Eggerichs about the importance of communication in ministry. For more information on Dr. Eggerichs book Before You Hit Send, check out his […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about key steps in creating a campus ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about 3 important ways to keep a healthy family while being in student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk with Sean Teis, founder of lifefactors.org, about ministering to the fatherless. You can find more information at lifefactors.org. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk with Jason Light on the Student Ministry Hot Seat. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about ten potential mistakes in campus ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about ten different ways that you can prepare to launch your student ministry into the fall season. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
This week John Paul talks with Travis Mcquirt, student pastor at Bethany Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. About John Paul Basham John Paul serves as the Manager of Lifeway Student Ministry […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about the important role that the Church has in creating community. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
This week Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret Collingsworth talk about the importance of valuing volunteers. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about 3 foundations of a strong work ethic for student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode Ben talks with Jeff Pratt, Director of Student Events for Lifeway, and Amanda Craft, Coordinator for Access International at Lifeway Students, about international missions and what to […]
Ben and John Paul interview Jeff Pratt, Director of Events for Lifeway Students, about 6 lessons Jeff learned on his recent experience of competing in the national US Wrestling Masters […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about 3 key elements to recruiting and keeping volunteers. The final episode of this series focuses on culture. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about 3 key elements to recruiting and keeping volunteers. Today’s episode focuses on constructs without conviction. Join them each day this week for […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul continue to talk about the 3 key elements to recruiting and keeping volunteers. Join them each day this week for the next part […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about 3 key elements to recruiting and keeping volunteers. Today they will talk about Conviction, Culture, and Constructs. Join them each day this […]
This week Ben and John Paul talk about how to build a healthy and effective volunteer team. They will walk through 3 key elements, Conviction, Culture, and Constructs. Join them […]
In this episode Ben and Jeff Henry, Middle School Pastor at First Baptist Hendersonville TN, talk about what makes a great middle school ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about 5 ways to make a lasting impact with your graduates. Graduation season can be a busy time for student pastors. Here […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about the importance of the day to day work of student ministry and why being faithful and diligent in your work makes […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about why having a better understanding of parent ministry is crucial for your ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about the importance of the Resurrection in student ministry throughout the year and not just at Easter. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
In this episode Ben talks with Ian Dunaway, Student Pastor at Capstone Church about his first year there as a student pastor. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk with Trevin Wax, Bible Publisher for Lifeway, about why accuracy and readability of the Bible are important and matter in your student […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about Generation Z, how to minister to this generation, and cover stats that will help student ministers better understand this generation. About […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk with Eric Hystead and Terry Kurtz from 2nd Baptist Houston about making an impact versus making an impression in student ministry, and […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk with Mike Taylor, a missionary in the UK, about ministering to parents, missions, and discipleship. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about how to give students a voice in student ministry. Giving students a voice can be a vital part of a student […]
In this episode Ben continues the conversation from last week about transitioning students with guest Jeff Lovingood. Ben and Jeff talk about an overall strategy for transitioning students in all […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about how to transition students in student ministry. They talk about the transitions from Elementary School to Middle School, Middle School to […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about the philosophy and importance of camp in student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode Ben talks with Austin Williams about an amazing experience that happened within his student ministry and community. Ben and Austin also have a conversation about student ministry […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul introduce a new segment call the Student Ministry Hot Seat. Ben and John Paul will call a student pastor and talk about student […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk with Jeff Pratt about developing culture in your student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk with AC Sanford about creativity and culture in student ministry and how creativity and culture can be used to make an impact […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about how to organize your work week. They also discuss short term and long term planning and how this can increase your […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about the importance of being a reader and how reading can greatly benefit leaders. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about three ways to set goals in student ministry. For giveaway rules, click here. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk about the importance of stories and why we, as a culture, find stories so engaging. For giveaway rules, click here. About Ben […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul continue talking about the biggest lies in student ministry. For giveaway rules, click here. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about the biggest lies in student ministry. For giveaway rules, click here. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student […]
In this episode Ben and John Paul talk to Brock Gill about the importance of communication in student ministry. For giveaway rules, click here. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul celebrate one year of podcasting, talk about thanksgiving, and about the most listened to episodes of the past year. For giveaway rules, click […]
In this episode, Ben Truebood interviews Adam Bennett, student pastor at Bayou View Baptist Church on the importance of expository preaching in student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about the election and what your students need to know. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about Halloween as it relates to student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Jeff Wallace talk about racism, reconciliation, and the role of student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
In this episode Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Michael Kelly talk about discipleship in student ministry and the church. Whether it is with students, parents, or the church, […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul continue to talk about how to begin well in student ministry. Whether you are new to student ministry or transitioning to another church, […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to begin well in student ministry. Whether you are new to student ministry or transitioning to another church, Ben and […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about ten reasons to stay in student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul continue the discussion from last episode – what your leaders must know before the new school year. This episode focuses on relationships – […]