LifeWay Student Ministry Podcast
he 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 www.lifeway.com/studentministry.
Episode 236: What it takes to truly reach students who don’t know Christ
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, […]
Jun-25-2020
Episode 235: Dispelling 5 Seemingly Great Ministry Intentions
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: […]
Jun-18-2020
Episode 234: Race Conversation in Student Ministry
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 […]
Jun-11-2020
Episode 233: How to Change a Ministry Culture
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. […]
Jun-04-2020
Episode 232: Partnering with Parents
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 […]
May-28-2020
Episode 231: Creating a Truly Relational Student Ministry
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. […]...
May-14-2020
Episode 230: Avoiding Screen Fatigue: How to Maximize Your Digital Teaching Time
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 […]
May-07-2020
Episode 229: Ministering to Volunteers
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 […]
Apr-30-2020
Episode 228: Maintaining a Missional Mindset During Social Distancing
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 […]
Apr-23-2020
Episode 227: Serving 12th Graders and Their Families Well
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 […]
Apr-16-2020
Episode 226: 10 Games You Can Play Online to Build Community
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 […]
Apr-09-2020
Episode 225: Parent Ministry During a Pandemic
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 […]
Apr-02-2020
Episode 224: Unprecedented Circumstances Require Unprecedented Leadership
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 […]
Mar-26-2020
Episode 223: Faith in an Anxious World
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 […]
Mar-19-2020
Episode 222: Responding in a Time of Crisis
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 […]
Mar-12-2020
Episode 221: How to Create Culture
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: […]
Mar-05-2020
Episode 220: Habits of Highly Effective Leaders
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. […]
Feb-27-2020
Episode 219: Calling Students Up and Not Out
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 […]
Feb-21-2020
Episode 218: Challenging a Generation to Greatness
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 […]
Feb-13-2020
Episode 217: Counseling is for Everyone
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 […]
Feb-06-2020
Episode 216: 6 Key Leadership Competencies
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 […]
Jan-30-2020
Episode 215: Completing Difficult Tasks
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 […]
Jan-24-2020
Episode 214: Creating a Family Mission Statement
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 […]
Jan-16-2020
Episode 213: Equipping Parents: Engaging Spiritually
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 […]
Jan-09-2020
Episode 212: The Vault: Most Listened to Podcast of 2019
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 […]
Jan-02-2020
