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3TC provides opportunities to: take a break from the daily routine of ministry and grow in our vocation learn from colleagues and experts in the field participate in conversation with peers who can reflect on ministry, based on the content discussed 3rd Tuesday Conversations are open to all.

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Episode 93: Deacon Beth Hartfiel Answers Questions about the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering

In this month's edition, we welcome Deacon Beth Hartfiel who answers our questions about the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering after a brief discussion about baseball and her favorite team from Houston. [Paul the producer here to say GO RAYS!] To learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, please visit our website today! Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com.

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Episode 92: Children's Sermons [not just for kids!]

Pastor John Stevens comes to the podcast to discuss Children's Sermons. Some dos, some don'ts, and reminds us about the grace we get and the grace we get to give in that little space of time. John even shares his spiritual practice of daily Haikus at the end! Learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network today by visiting our website . Music for the Podcast provided by and licensed via…

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Episode 91: Critical Questions to Connect with Parents

Alex wants to know what he should be doing to make sure the parents/guardians know they are still the most influential person to the growth of their child/youth. What can we do as ministers and volunteers to engage, listen, and support the real teachers in our kids' lives. Do Jess and Veronica have the answers? Learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network by visiting our website today. Music…

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Episode 90: Being a Faith Leader with Kristen Contos Krueger

What is it like being a faith leader in 2026? With so much that divides us, political issues, and more, how do we maintain our role as a leader of faith for young people? How do we listen to and be present with children and youth as they navigate a time of great division? All this and more in episode 90! To learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, please visit our website today. Be sure…

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Episode 89: War. What is it good for (and other conversations with young people)

In this month's episode, Alex and Veronica talk about war and how war can weigh on those around us, especially young people. What does it mean to be aware and to be able to talk to them about their feelings and uncertainty? To learn more about The ELCA Youth Ministry Network, please visit our website today. Music for the Podcast is provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com.

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Episode 88: LIVE from the EXTRAVAGANZA with Dr. Dee Stokes

In this month's episode recorded live at the 2026 ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza, Jess, Alex, and Veronica chat with one of the speakers and intensive care course facilitators, Dr. Dee Stokes. We think you will enjoy this lively conversation that may just change how you think about culture! Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the ability to interact and work effectively in intercultural…

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Episode 87: Live from the Extravaganza with Rev. Joseph Yoo and Anna Skates

The 3TC team took to the main stage at the E in St Louis and had a conversation with The Reverend Joseph Yoo and Anna Skates. What will you bring home from the E? And if you were not at the E, what does ministry look like today? Rev. Joseph Yoo Episcopal Priest Joseph Yoo is an Episcopal priest and reluctant adult. He serves as the vicar of Mosaic Episcopal Church in a suburb of Houston, TX, where…

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Episode 86: The Loneliness Epidemic

Our panel welcomes Dawn Trautman of Big Picture Big Purpose to this month's recording. Dawn wrote and article for the Connect Journal about loneliness and the epidemic facing our young people. In this fast moving and fun interview, Dawn and the team share ideas and ways to respond to the loneliness epidemic as church people. We think you'll learn a lot in this month's episode! 3TC Team: Veronica…

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Episode 85 - A Christmas Conversation

As the Christmas lights go up, it is easy to be caught up in the season. This is an overstimulating time. How do you set boundaries for yourself and your ministries to not burnout and collapse in the new year? Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com . To learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network and to access resources for ministry, please visit our website today.

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Episode 84: Advent or Pre-Christmas

The gang discusses Advent giving it the space it deserves to be perfect for family formation and fun. Also Jess has a collection of Advent Wreaths?! Happy Advent! To learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, please visit our website . Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

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