3rd Tuesday Conversation

Episode 75: A Conversation with Jennifer Knapp

Welcome to the first in our series of live recordings from Extravaganza 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky! This month, a special extended conversation with musical guest Jennifer Knapp. An in depth conversation about where she's been and what she is doing now, including creativity and how to foster the creative in your youth. We think you will love this conversation, so please like, share, subscribe and help us reach more people with a great message.

You can find Jennifer on YouTube and Instagram or via her website.

As always, to learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, please visit our website today.

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Episode 74: All Things New

Our panel discusses the new year and resolutions, then dive into a conversation about the kinds of things we need to consider when beginning a new ministry. We think everyone will benefit from hearing these ideas, even if you've been in your ministry for years.

To learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, please visit our website at www.elcaymnet.org today!

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Episode 73: Meet Joe Davis.

What's your favorite Christmas gift? We sit down with Joe Davis and talk about the gifts we get, but more importantly, the ones we are born with and cultivate.

 

Accomplished poet, speaker and educator, Joe Davis, joins the panel in an electric discussion on supporting artistic youth. Joe recalls how adult mentors made a difference in his life as a young artist, and how that support continues to impact his life and art today. Joe encourages all of us to boldly share our gifts and talents with the world. 

 

Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.com. To learn more about the Network, please visit our website at https://www.elcaymnet.org/ today!

Episode 72: Having hard conversations in the midst of a charged political environment

A major national election is a good time to remember who is at the center of our faith and how that shapes the conversations we have with others. In this episode, the panel writes letters to themselves as preparation for having hard conversations in charged political environment.

 

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Episode 71 Reforming Worship: Worship for all ages

Episode 71 Reforming Worship: Worship for all ages

Deacon Jessica Noonan shares her experience of creating worship for all ages in an experiment one summer testing out the idea of interactive worship - worship designed for all ages. The panel share their experiences and hopeful suggestions for creating new worship styles that include all ages.

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To learn more about the Network, to catch up on back episodes, or to register for the Extravaganza, please visit our website at www.elcaymnet.org.

The Gathering is Over... Now What?

Welcome back! 3TC has a new team of hosts and we are kicking off the new season with a special guest. Deacon Jessica Liles is the new director for the ELCA Youth Gathering and she has some ideas about how to keep the excitement going and a few tips one preparing for the next event to be held in Minneapolis, MN in 2027.

To learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, or to listen to previous episodes, please visit https://www.elcaymnet.org/ today!

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Episode 69: The End of an Era

The 3TC team has an announcement. Also, special guest appearance by the one and only, Todd Buegler.

 

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To learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, please visit our website today!

Episode 68: Leading a Group at the Gathering

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!

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Episode 67: What If We Started to Collaborate?

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.

 

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Episode 66: It's All About Connection

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!

 

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