Episodes
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
112: Mental Health and Teenagers with Dr. Chinwé Williams
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
It’s no secret that teenagers all over are dealing with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and all kinds of mental health struggles. So how do we support them? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we are joined by Dr. Chinwé Williams to talk about mental health and teenagers. Among many things, Dr. Williams is a licensed and board-certified counselor, supervisor, speaker, and author of Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection.
Links referenced in this episode:
- Get a chance to win one of Dr. Williams' books by liking this episode's post on Instagram and leave a comment. @studentministryconnection
- Check out Dr. Williams' website at https://drchinwewilliams.com
- Follow Dr. Williams on Instagram @dr.chinwewilliams
- Purchase her "Seen" book - https://amzn.to/3Kxlu4h
- Purchase her "Beyond the Spiral" book - https://amzn.to/3KzEvDc
- Learn more about NNYM's Footprints and Funds campaign at https://donorbox.org/footprints2023/fundraiser/steve-cullum
- Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
- Sign up to get Steve's NNYM newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
- Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
- Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
- Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
- Follow Steve on Twitter - @stevecullum
- Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter - @stuminconnect
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, 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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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 Jul 26, 2023
111: Thriving During Camp
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Camps, mission trips, and retreats are great for those times when we can get away and spend longer uninterrupted time with a group of leaders and students. But how do we make it through those times without feeling incredibly tired and burned out? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve offers 3 tips that can help you not only survive but thrive during camps and extended ministry programs. He also provides some other resources and reads some tips provided by some of our community.
Links referenced in this episode:
- Episode 34: Overcoming Burnout with James Sabin - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/034-overcoming-burnout-with-james-sabin/
- Episode 90: Avoiding Burnout with James Sabin - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/090-avoiding-burnout-with-james-sabin/
- Youth Ministry SoulKeeper Podcast - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-ministry-soul-keeper
- Free Refills Podcast - https://www.youthworkers.net/podcast.htm
- The Art of Rest by Adam Mabry - https://amzn.to/3rN4znZ
- The Myth of Balance by Frank Bealer - https://amzn.to/3DvZDXc
- An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling - https://amzn.to/3Y6498k
- Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
- Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
- Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
- Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
- 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
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, 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.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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 Jul 11, 2023
110: Successful Camp Ministry with Jeff Harding
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
How do we prepare for camp, what do we do during camp, and what is our process for following up and evaluating after camp? It's important to have dedicated experiences within student ministry like camps, mission trips, retreats, and more. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Jeff Harding, of the Youth Ministry Maverick podcast, shares some wise tips on preparation, engagement, and follow-up as we dive into the secrets of a successful camp experience.
Links referenced in this episode:
- Check out Jeff's Youth Ministry Maverick podcast at https://youthministrymaverick.com
- Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
- Sign up to get Steve's NNYM newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
- Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
- Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
- 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
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, 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.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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!
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
109: Starting or Rebuilding a Student Ministry
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
How do I start a youth group? How do I re-build a student ministry? How do I go from being a volunteer to the paid youth pastor? What should I focus on when starting a youth ministry? How do I go from ministering at one church to another one? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve gives 5 tips addressing these questions.
Links referenced in this episode:
- Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
- Sign up to get Steve and Yvette's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
- Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
- Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
- 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
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, 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.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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 Jun 14, 2023
108: Adapting for Context with Brooklyn Lindsey
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Picture this… You’ve gone to a conference, or you’ve read this amazing book, you found a great curriculum, or you heard about this awesome event from another youth pastor, or even from a podcast. And you’re so excited to put it into practice, but then it fails. What happened? More than likely, you didn’t contextualize the idea for your ministry. On this episode, Brooklyn Lindsey joins Steve to talk about adapting ministry ideas for your own context.
Links referenced in this episode:
- Follow Brooklyn on Instagram at @brooklynlindsey
- Check out Brooklyn's work at stuffyoucanuse.org
- Check out Coy and Brooklyn's church at somos.church
- Find a network or start one at http://nnym.org
- Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
- Sign up to get Steve and Yvette's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
- Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
- Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
- 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
Be sure to join us in prayer every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, 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.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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!