<![CDATA[Picking Your Brain Student Ministry Podcast]]>We sit down with ministers to ask them questions so we can pick their brain!

]]>https://pickingyourbrain.buzzsprout.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:49 GMTTue, 21 Apr 2026 18:27:35 GMT60Blake Lewis<p>We sit down with ministers to ask them questions so we can pick their brain!</p>serialBlake Lewisblake@fbchaughton.orgno<![CDATA[Episode #36 - Dr. David Odom.]]>Dr. David Odom shares insights on student ministry, offering advice for new student pastors, defining success in ministry, and integrating student ministry into the larger church community. The conversation explores the importance of connecting students to church life through service, engaging them in ongoing church involvement, preparing them for life beyond the youth group, and understanding and nurturing a call to ministry. The speakers discuss the challenges and opportunities in each of these areas, providing valuable insights for youth leaders.

Takeaways

  • Building trust and relationships is crucial for new student pastors
  • Success in student ministry goes beyond numbers and includes spiritual growth and influence
  • Intentionality and advocacy for the church are key to integrating student ministry into the larger church community Service is the number one way to help students connect to the overall life of the church
  • Engaging students in ongoing church involvement is essential for their long-term connection to the church

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 10:35 Defining Success in Ministry
  • 20:37 Integrating Student Ministry into the Church Community
  • 29:17 Preparing Students for Life Beyond the Youth Group
  • 36:20 Understanding and Nurturing a Call to Ministry
]]>bd684679-ceeb-45e1-8b28-6d69e11324ccThu, 21 May 2026 20:58:30 GMT<p>Dr. David Odom shares insights on student ministry, offering advice for new student pastors, defining success in ministry, and integrating student ministry into the larger church community. The conversation explores the importance of connecting students to church life through service, engaging them in ongoing church involvement, preparing them for life beyond the youth group, and understanding and nurturing a call to ministry. The speakers discuss the challenges and opportunities in each of these areas, providing valuable insights for youth leaders.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Building trust and relationships is crucial for new student pastors</li><li>Success in student ministry goes beyond numbers and includes spiritual growth and influence</li><li>Intentionality and advocacy for the church are key to integrating student ministry into the larger church community Service is the number one way to help students connect to the overall life of the church</li><li>Engaging students in ongoing church involvement is essential for their long-term connection to the church</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>10:35 Defining Success in Ministry</li><li>20:37 Integrating Student Ministry into the Church Community</li><li>29:17 Preparing Students for Life Beyond the Youth Group</li><li>36:20 Understanding and Nurturing a Call to Ministry</li></ul>no00:47:00436Episode #36 - Dr. David Odom.full<![CDATA[Episode #35 - Anthony Work]]>The conversation delves into the intentional approach to ministry, balancing fun events with gospel presentation, and the follow-up process after a student accepts Jesus. Anthony Work shares insights on service projects, transitioning students, and communicating the gospel to middle schoolers. The discussion emphasizes the importance of intentional ministry, celebrating milestones, and building relationships in student ministry.

Takeaways

  • Intentional Ministry
  • Balancing Fun and Gospel
  • Follow-up Process

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Ministry Background
  • 06:51 Service Projects and Spiritual Transformation
  • 24:39 Balancing Fun Events and Gospel Presentation
  • 30:52 Communicating the Gospel to Middle Schoolers
]]>2a620729-7ac0-4d6d-8e85-3eaa63bd545aWed, 22 Apr 2026 13:47:44 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the intentional approach to ministry, balancing fun events with gospel presentation, and the follow-up process after a student accepts Jesus. Anthony Work shares insights on service projects, transitioning students, and communicating the gospel to middle schoolers. The discussion emphasizes the importance of intentional ministry, celebrating milestones, and building relationships in student ministry.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Intentional Ministry</li><li>Balancing Fun and Gospel</li><li>Follow-up Process</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Ministry Background</li><li>06:51 Service Projects and Spiritual Transformation</li><li>24:39 Balancing Fun Events and Gospel Presentation</li><li>30:52 Communicating the Gospel to Middle Schoolers</li></ul>no00:37:49435Episode #35 - Anthony Workfull<![CDATA[Episode #18 - AJ Ruff]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview AJ Ruff and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502805Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview AJ Ruff and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:47:35218Episode #18 - AJ Rufffull<![CDATA[Episode # 3 - Derek Griffon]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Derek "Griff" Griffon and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502596Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Derek "Griff" Griffon and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:48:0213Episode # 3 - Derek Griffonfull<![CDATA[Episode #16 - Caleb Monaghan]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Caleb Monaghan and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502742Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Caleb Monaghan and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:40:27216Episode #16 - Caleb Monaghanfull<![CDATA[Episode #10 - Jason Lovins]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview worship leader Jason Lovins and pick his brain about all things worship!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502681Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview worship leader Jason Lovins and pick his brain about all things worship!</b></p>no00:47:22110Episode #10 - Jason Lovinsfull<![CDATA[Episode #20 - Chris Trent]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview the students ministry veteran Chris Trent and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502816Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview the students ministry veteran Chris Trent and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:44:41220Episode #20 - Chris Trentfull<![CDATA[Episode #12 - Billy Lonsberry]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview veteran Student Pastor Billy Lonsberry and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502692Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview veteran Student Pastor Billy Lonsberry and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:38:55212Episode #12 - Billy Lonsberryfull<![CDATA[Episode #4 - Dr. Greg Wilton]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Dean of Leavell College Dr. Greg Wilton and pick his brain about all things ministry and Seminary!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502605Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Dean of Leavell College Dr. Greg Wilton and pick his brain about all things ministry and Seminary!</b></p>no00:33:2814Episode #4 - Dr. Greg Wiltonfull<![CDATA[Episode #32 - Brad Watson]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Brad Watson and pick his brain about his time in student ministry and transitioning to a Lead Pastor!

]]>Buzzsprout-16596437Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Brad Watson and pick his brain about his time in student ministry and transitioning to a Lead Pastor!</b></p>no00:44:32432Episode #32 - Brad Watsonfull<![CDATA[Episode #15 - Luke Hockenjos]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Evangelist Luke Hockenjos and pick his brain about all things sharing the Gospel!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502719Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Evangelist Luke Hockenjos and pick his brain about all things sharing the Gospel!</b></p>no00:35:02215Episode #15 - Luke Hockenjosfull<![CDATA[Episode #29 - Chad Daughtery]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Chad Daughtery and pick his brain about all things middle school ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502874Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Chad Daughtery and pick his brain about all things middle school ministry!</b></p>no00:49:31329Episode #29 - Chad Daughteryfull<![CDATA[Episode #34 - Chance Humphreys]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Chance Humphreys and pick his brain about student ministry and how we can be better student pastors!

]]>Buzzsprout-17898069Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Chance Humphreys and pick his brain about student ministry and how we can be better student pastors!</b></p>no00:51:55434Episode #34 - Chance Humphreysfull<![CDATA[Episode #33 - Alecia Bryant]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Lifeway's Alecia Bryant and pick her brain about student ministry and how guys can be more intentional with disciple our girls in ministry! 

]]>Buzzsprout-16627927Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Lifeway's Alecia Bryant and pick her brain about student ministry and how guys can be more intentional with disciple our girls in ministry! </b></p>no00:50:24433Episode #33 - Alecia Bryantfull<![CDATA[Episode #23 - Dustin Gay]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Dustin Gay and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502833Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Dustin Gay and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:37:37323Episode #23 - Dustin Gayfull<![CDATA[Episode #26 - Andrew Thompson]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview  and pick his brain about  student ministry and how he transitioned to being a lead pastor!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502852Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview  and pick his brain about  student ministry and how he transitioned to being a lead pastor!</b></p>no00:53:18326Episode #26 - Andrew Thompsonfull<![CDATA[Episode #30 - Zac Workun]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Lifeway's Zac Workun and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502879Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Lifeway's Zac Workun and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:36:50330Episode #30 - Zac Workunfull<![CDATA[Episode #31 - Austin Eakin]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Austin Eakin and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502886Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Austin Eakin and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:33:44431Episode #31 - Austin Eakinfull<![CDATA[Episode #24 - Andrew Forque]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Andrew Forque and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502838Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Andrew Forque and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:35:15324Episode #24 - Andrew Forquefull<![CDATA[Episode #22 - Jonah Morrow]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Jonah Morrow and pick his brain about student ministry and his transition to College Ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502825Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Jonah Morrow and pick his brain about student ministry and his transition to College Ministry!</b></p>no00:26:27322Episode #22 - Jonah Morrowfull<![CDATA[Episode #17 - Dr. Jonathon Cofer]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Dr. Jonathon Cofer and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502782Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Dr. Jonathon Cofer and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:31:26217Episode #17 - Dr. Jonathon Coferfull<![CDATA[Episode #9 - Ryan McDermott]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview veteran Student Pastor Ryan McDermott and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502678Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview veteran Student Pastor Ryan McDermott and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:43:5219Episode #9 - Ryan McDermottfull<![CDATA[Episode #5 - Chris Hargrove]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Chris Hargrove and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502609Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Chris Hargrove and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:43:1815Episode #5 - Chris Hargrovefull<![CDATA[Episode #13 - Clint Davis]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Professional Counselor Clint Davis, and pick his brain about all things our students are facing and how to equip parents!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502703Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Professional Counselor Clint Davis, and pick his brain about all things our students are facing and how to equip parents!</b></p>no00:45:57213Episode #13 - Clint Davisfull<![CDATA[Episode #8 - Evan McFarland]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Evan McFarland and pick his brain about student ministry and transitioning to Discipleship Pastor!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502657Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Evan McFarland and pick his brain about student ministry and transitioning to Discipleship Pastor!</b></p>no00:31:1118Episode #8 - Evan McFarlandfull<![CDATA[Episode #19 - Anthony Vargas]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Anthony Vargas and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502814Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Anthony Vargas and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:33:25219Episode #19 - Anthony Vargasfull<![CDATA[Episode #11 - Dr. Jeff Wallace]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Dr. Jeff Wallace and pick his brain about all things student leadership!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502689Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Dr. Jeff Wallace and pick his brain about all things student leadership!</b></p>no00:32:16211Episode #11 - Dr. Jeff Wallacefull<![CDATA[Episode #7 - Dr. Lee Myers]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Student Ministry Strategist Dr Lee Myers and pick his brain about all things student ministry and working for a state convention!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502645Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Student Ministry Strategist Dr Lee Myers and pick his brain about all things student ministry and working for a state convention!</b></p>no00:40:0517Episode #7 - Dr. Lee Myersfull<![CDATA[Episode #25 - Andrew Barber]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Andrew Barber and pick his brain about student ministry and his transition to Discipleship Pastor!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502848Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Andrew Barber and pick his brain about student ministry and his transition to Discipleship Pastor!</b></p>no00:43:04325Episode #25 - Andrew Barberfull<![CDATA[Episode #21 - Dr. Richard Ross]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview the Legend Dr. Richard Ross and pick his brain about all things student ministry! DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502821Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview the Legend Dr. Richard Ross and pick his brain about all things student ministry! DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!</b></p>no00:52:14321Episode #21 - Dr. Richard Rossfull<![CDATA[Episode #27 - Kevin Sale]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Kevin Sale and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502864Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Kevin Sale and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:54:31327Episode #27 - Kevin Salefull<![CDATA[Episode #1 - Chris Ransbottom]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Chris Ransbottom and pick his brain about student ministry and transitioning to Discipleship Pastor!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502576Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Chris Ransbottom and pick his brain about student ministry and transitioning to Discipleship Pastor!</b></p>no00:33:5211Episode #1 - Chris Ransbottomfull<![CDATA[Episode #6 - Dr. Scott Teutsch]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Pastor Dr. Scott Teutsch and pick his brain about all things ministry and how to serve well with your Senior Pastor!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502628Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Pastor Dr. Scott Teutsch and pick his brain about all things ministry and how to serve well with your Senior Pastor!</b></p>no00:33:2116Episode #6 - Dr. Scott Teutschfull<![CDATA[Episode #28 - John Nugent]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview students ministry veteran John Nugent and pick his brain about all things student ministry!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502868Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview students ministry veteran John Nugent and pick his brain about all things student ministry!</b></p>no00:39:22328Episode #28 - John Nugentfull<![CDATA[Episode #2 - Aaron Watson]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Worship Pastor Aaron Watson and pick his brain about all things worship!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502582Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Worship Pastor Aaron Watson and pick his brain about all things worship!</b></p>no00:37:3712Episode #2 - Aaron Watsonfull<![CDATA[Episode #14 - Dr. Scott Sullivan]]>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Dr. Scott Sullivan and pick his brain about his time in student ministry and the importance of discipleship!

]]>Buzzsprout-16502710Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p><b>On this episode of Picking your Brain, we interview Dr. Scott Sullivan and pick his brain about his time in student ministry and the importance of discipleship!</b></p>no00:40:46214Episode #14 - Dr. Scott Sullivanfull