247 | Forming Leaders Before Students: When Faith Feels Dry | SMC Podcast

Student Ministry Conversations · Mar 26, 2026 · 40m

In the final week of our March series, Forming Leaders Before Leading Students, hosts Brent & David tackle a reality that many youth leaders experience but rarely talk about openly: what it looks like to keep showing up in ministry when your faith feels dry.

There are seasons where:

You’re leading, but feel distant.

You’re teaching, but feel empty.

You’re praying, but hear silence.

And in those moments, it can be tempting to question your calling — or feel like you’re falling short as a leader.

In this episode, Brent & David create space for honest conversation around spiritual dryness and…