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.

 

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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!

 

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Episode 52: What is "Enough?" with Anthony EderThe 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. 

 

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Episode 51: Ministry in Borderlands with Manuel Retamoza and Sarah Sumner-EisenbraunThe 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!

 

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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.

 

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Episode 49: How Youth Culture Has Changed and Why it Matters with Mark OestreicherThe 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.

 

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The 3TC Team welcomes Kara Powell, Executive Director of Fuller Youth Institute, for a conversation around their most recent research and book titled, "3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager." It's a podcast you'll want to share with all the leaders in your youth ministry.

 

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Episode 47: God, The Universe & a Crisis of FaithThe 3TC Team wrestles with the images from the new James Webb Space Telescope and the implications they have on our understanding of God and the Bible. How do we engage in big conversations when we don't have all the answers? What is our call as leaders in navigating uncertainty? And what if there really is other life "out there?"

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Episode 46: The Rhythms of Ministry

The 3TC Team has a conversation about what the seasonal changes in rhythms both allow and keep us from in our lives and ministry. What is our role as church in providing a break in the schedule for our families - and, more importantly, how are we modeling healthy rhythms as leaders?

 

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Episode 45: Build it and They Will Come? Using Space & Engaging Our Neighbors

The 3TC Team is joined by special guest John Pedersen for a conversation about how we faithfully use our buildings to meet the needs of our communities.

 

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