
We’re not just doing youth ministry—we’re shaping it. Hosted by John Oliver and Ian Dunaway (two guys who’ve survived lock-ins, awkward sermon illustrations, and too many pizza parties), this podcast is your go-to spot for honest convos about what’s really working in student ministry—and what needs to go. Expect: - Real talk about discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha - Leadership lessons that actually h... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

In this episode of The SSM Student Pastor Hot Seat, Ian Dunaway and John Oliver sit down with Aaron Crider to discuss what happens after stepping into a new ministry role. Aaron reflects on the challenges and lessons of his first year in a new church... more
As student pastors, we often discuss parents being the “primary disciple makers” of their children, but what does that really mean in practice?
In this episode, John and Ian sit down with Dr. Will Crum from Immanuel Baptist Church in Lebanon, TN, to... more
How do you design a midweek student service that actually matters?
In this episode, John and Ian dive deep into the structure, philosophy, and flow of midweek gatherings. From preaching to programming, from fun to follow-up, this conversation will c... more
In this episode of The Shaping Student Ministry Podcast, John and Ian unpack why the school campus might be the most overlooked and most important mission field in your city. They talk practically and unscripted about:
• Why showing up at school mig... more
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Those guys are amazing! God has laid on my heart, for a while now, that we as a church need to focus more on discipleship. And these guys get. It’s all about kingdom work and they will give you things to help you get there. Love you guys.
This is a great podcast, and they are great people.
Ian and John are fantastic hosts that share practical tips and tools for everyday student ministry. They are not afraid of tackling tough topics. Give it a listen. Better yet, check out their cohorts and get ready to see yourself grow as a leader.
Relevant, hilarious and packed with very useful and encouraging content for ministry.







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