3rd Tuesday Conversation

The 3TC team talks about what it takes to lead a successful, meaningful trip to the ELCA Youth Gathering, including a few tips about getting the most out of the amazing city of New Orleans. To learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network or to join the Network, please visit us online at https://www.elcaymnet.org/ today! Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com.

The 3TC team sits down with their friend Kevin from Colorado for a conversation about what would happen if we stopped trying to be all things to all people and instead leaned into collaboration with other churches to meet the needs of the people in our congregations. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

Inspired by a quote from Simon Sinek's podcast episode, "How To Be a Friend," the 3TC team talks about the value and importance of authentic connection and how we, as leaders, can allow the need for connection to shape our ministries. To learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, visit our website today! Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

The 3TC team talks with Rev. Kim Adams who serves as co-chaplain at Concordia Moorhead and North Dakota State University to learn about the current state of campus ministry, the hope in the current population of students and how it all relates to CYF ministry in congregations. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

The 3TC team sits down with Lyle Griner, National Director of Peer Ministry Leadership to talk about the current and future landscape of youth ministry and how it relates to his new book. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

The 3TC team reflects on how their perspectives on leadership, ministry and the church have changed (and not) over the years. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

The 3TC team is joined by Catherine Anderson, the Director of the Formation Co-op (a new initiative of the ELCA Youth Ministry Network) to talk about the process of figuring out what's next for youth ministry. Spoiler alert: it all starts with listening. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

Episode 61: ChatGPT Who? The 3TC team has a conversation about the emergence of AI, our reactions to it, and its potentially unethical and possibly helpful uses in ministry - featuring a live demonstration! Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

The 3TC team sits down with three graduated seniors to talk about what's next, what it's like being a teenager, and how they experience God. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com.

The 3TC team sits down with two 7th graders to have a conversation about life, God and relationships. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

The 3TC team sits down with their oldest daughters (ages 5-7) to have a conversation about life as a church kid, God, and what they think about the world. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com.

The 3TC team talks about an article Adam read about urgency and how it tends to rule our lives. If urgency is a social construct, why do we spend so much time and energy on the things we deem "urgent?" How might we be called to live and work differently? Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

The 3TC team sits down with Dr. Matt Bloom for a live conversation about his research on wellbeing in ministry, including how we're doing, how to flourish as leaders and how to help young people live their best life. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

The 3TC team talks about the beauty, importance and challenge it is to walk alongside people in the journey of facing their brokenness and receiving the truth of their belovedness. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

After being inspired by their experience (and Bishop Leila Ortiz) at the E, the 3TC team has an honest conversation about the challenge of evangelism in a world where louder voices preaching a different message can make you wonder if it’s even worth it. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

A pre-Extravaganza episode where the 3TC team talks with Todd about what to expect at the E and how much fun we're all going to have this year. PLUS, can you spot the past Extravaganza theme drops? Try to count how many there are! Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

Episode 52: What is "Enough?" with Anthony Eder The 3TC Team sits down with Extravaganza 2023 Emcee Anthony Eder to get to know him a bit, learn more about this year's theme "Enough" and to share in our obsession with the Enneagram and how it relates to enough-ness. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

Episode 51: Ministry in Borderlands with Manuel Retamoza and Sarah Sumner-Eisenbraun The 3TC Team sits down with Rev. Manuel Retamoza and Rev. Sarah Sumner-Eisenbraun who serve at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in San Diego, CA (and who both serve on the E-Team) to hear their experiences in ministry with refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers crossing the border into their community and how their church has responded. It's a long one, but it's worth it! Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

The 3TC Team takes another step on the journey toward the future of youth ministry with a conversation about generosity and how we help (or fail to help) young people listen to their hearts and participate in God's mission in our congregations. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com

Episode 49: How Youth Culture Has Changed and Why it Matters with Mark Oestreicher The 3TC Team is joined by MarkO, the Founder of The Youth Cartel for a conversation about the history and current state of youth culture and what good youth ministry looks like today. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com