3rd Tuesday Conversation

3rd Tuesday Conversation

The ELCA Youth Ministry Network

Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (11)
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
Consistency
83%
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

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

Apr 21, 2026 32m

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…

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

Mar 17, 2026 36m

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…

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

Feb 17, 2026 32m

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…

Episode 86: The Loneliness Epidemic

Jan 20, 2026 37m

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…

Episode 85 - A Christmas Conversation

Dec 16, 2025 36m

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…

Episode 84: Advent or Pre-Christmas

Nov 18, 2025 36m

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…

Episode 83: Preparing Hearts and Minds in Posture of Accompaniment

Oct 21, 2025 32m

Guest - Dr. Neil Christians, Middle School Ministry Director at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove, MN shares his experience and wisdom of preparing adult leaders and students for service…

Episode 82: What to Expect When You're Expecting a Service Trip

Sep 16, 2025 32m

3TC talked with Meggie Cross of Idaho Servant Adventures about the ins and outs of planning and leading a Servant Event Trip and what she hoped for from leaders and youth, before, during and after a…

S10E81 Episode 81: Churchwide Has a Fever.... and the Only Prescription is More Youth and Young Adults!

Aug 19, 2025 37m

Alex is freshly back from churchwide assembly and the panel is ready to talk about it AND what his experiences will mean for youth and young adults moving forward.   Music provided by and licensed…

Episode 80: Jesus Follower or Fan of Jesus?

Jul 15, 2025 34m

Our 3TC hosts discuss what does it mean in our ministry to be fan or follower of Jesus. Our theology informs the ministry we lead and help to create. Join the conversation! Learn more about the…

S5E79 Episode 79: Ministry with Parents with Rev. Janelle Rozek Hooper

Jun 17, 2025 34m

This month, a conversation with Pastor Janelle Rozek Hooper, recorded at the Extravaganza earlier this year. She serves as the program manager for Ministry with Children for the ELCA AND directs the…

Episode 78: Confirmation not Graduation

May 20, 2025 39m

In this month's conversation, the team talks about confirmation ministry. We've all thought about it, and maybe we've even said, 'It needs to be confirmation not graduation from church!' We think…

Episode 77: Is AI Okay for Ministry?

Apr 15, 2025 32m

In this month's episode, we are releasing a recording that was created in Louisville, KY during the ELCA Youth Ministry Extravaganza. Pastor Michael Jannette is one of our Lutheran experts on AI and…

Episode 76: Mission Trips for the Win

Mar 18, 2025 39m

Have you taken a group on a mission trip? Are you thinking about it? In this month's episode, the panel discusses their experiences and offers some ideas for how to make these trips "stick" for…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does 3rd Tuesday Conversation have?

3rd Tuesday Conversation has published 10 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.

Is 3rd Tuesday Conversation still active?

3rd Tuesday Conversation is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 34m.

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