SHAPING STUDENT MINISTRY PODCAST
Practical conversations for the real world of student ministry.
The Shaping Student Ministry Podcast is built by student pastors, for student pastors. Each episode dives into the real challenges, big questions, and everyday moments that shape your ministry. Whether you're navigating volunteer drama, struggling to build momentum, or just need a fresh voice in your earbuds on Monday morning, this podcast is for you.
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We’re not experts in a tower, we’re practitioners in the trenches. Join a community of leaders who care deeply about doing ministry well, staying healthy, and helping students follow Jesus with their whole lives.
A Podcast for Women in Student Ministry who are Leading, Loving, and Longing to be Seen.
A Podcast for Women in Student Ministry who are Leading, Loving, and Longing to be Seen. Hosted by Hannah Mann, a seasoned next-gen leader with years in the trenches, Where My Girls At? is your space for real conversations about calling, identity, leadership, and the highs and lows of ministry life.
This isn’t about “women’s ministry.” It’s about ministry as a woman, showing up with boldness, wisdom, and grace.
Each episode offers honest stories, practical encouragement, and a reminder that you’re not alone in what God’s called you to do.
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Real guests. Real struggles. Real strength.​
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Because you don’t need a spotlight to lead, just a community that sees you.
Conversations Student Pastors Actually Want to Have.
Low Key Locked In is the unfiltered, practical podcast for student pastors who are in it for real. No fluff. No fake hype. Just straight-up conversations about what it’s like to lead students, build teams, handle pressure, and keep your soul healthy while doing it.
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Hosted by Aaron Crider and Joshua Vilars, student pastors who are in the trenches, this podcast brings honesty, strategy, and a little bit of edge, all from leaders who are locked into the calling and keeping it low-key at the same time.
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Real talk on real issues. Quick-hitting and super practical
Built for the youth pastor who has 17 things to do but still wants to grow. If you’ve ever thought, “I love student ministry, but I’m tired of the noise,” this one’s for you.
Hosted by Daniel Howell, a veteran student pastor, advocate, and thinker, Neurodivergent Discipleship and Beyond explores how we can make the Church a more welcoming, thoughtful, and transformational place for every kind of brain.
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Each episode unpacks the intersection of faith, discipleship, and neurodivergence, offering fresh insight, practical tools, and honest stories from leaders, parents, and students who live it every day.
This isn’t just about awareness. It’s about action.
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Interviews with experts and ministry leaders. Real stories from neurodivergent believers. Tools to help your church disciple differently
If you’re ready to move beyond surface conversations and build a more inclusive Kingdom culture, you’re in the right place.
Rethinking discipleship through the lens of neurodiversity.
Hosted by Dr. Rev. Justin Wong, veteran youth pastor, global ministry leader, and theological educator. What Is Student Ministry? explores the foundational purpose, evolving practices, and enduring power of discipling the next generation.
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Each episode features thoughtful conversations, theological insights, and real-world wisdom drawn from over 25 years of ministry experience. Whether you're just stepping into student ministry or rethinking what it’s become, this podcast will challenge, equip, and inspire you.
Historical context meets practical strategy. Cross-cultural and gospel-centered insight. Designed for youth pastors, parents, and church leaders
If you've ever asked, "What are we really doing here?"... this podcast is for you.
A deep dive into the past, present, and future of youth ministry.
Everything You Need In One Place
Community. Curriculum. Communication. Coaching. The SSM Network brings it all together so you’re never alone and never unprepared.
