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This episode is on the Letter H of our series on Ministry from A2Z!
Blessed to have in Episode 65, Matt Zemanek of Thrive YAM from the Diocese of Orange County California.  We had a great morning conversation about a bund of topics.  Listen to this cast and take away some awesome info.  Word to describe this episode "UPLIFTING."

* Who is Matt?
* Manna Food for Thought Podcast?
* What is Thrive? The Evolution of Thrive.
* What's the secret?  Consistency, Fellowship, Step out of the way.
* How did it all start?
* Husband/Parent & Proper Boundaries?
* Best Quotes: 
       "Parents are just teens that are older with just more baggage."  "Parent's are your biggest ally."  | Youth Ministry that is not Family Ministry will fail. | Proclaim the same message to Parents.
* Catholic.dad shoutout to parents at St. Mary's Youth Ministry called "the council" or the "ILLUMI-MOMMIES"
*HIGHS & LOWS of ministry
* News!!! Jenna did not like Matt (at first)
* What's with the Dad jokes and the awesome PEAKS, PITS & PLUG
* SHOUT OUT to ANERY PHOTOGRAPHY
*LETTER "H" stands for Huckle-berry
* A little about "Teaspoons and Tomes"
* SHOUT OUT to Chris Sandoe, Christian Rapper
* Catholic Challenge Champ!!!  41 books of the Bible in 30 seconds #wordup champ

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- @StTimsYouthMinistry
- @valleyandcrowns
-@matthewzemanek

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EPISODE 64 Features OLA Boundless.  This young adult ministry from Our Lady of Assumption Church located in North San Bernardino, California is amazing in their love of Christ in the Eucharist.  Totally enjoyed this podcast just talking away with four of their Facilitators; Bethany, Catherine, Marley and Andrew.  These young people have created a wonderful space for each other and other young adults in their community.
Listen to the fun banter and life experiences of OLA Boundless YAM and get inspired.

Winner of the Catholic Challege "Word UP" with 26 Books of the Bible names

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WE  hope you like the previous episode and that is why your listening to this one too.
This second part of "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly continues the discussion from last week.  The conversation moves to other issues in the Church and to the Pacha Mama and Fr. Alex first experience with the Extraordinary Form of the Mass.

Your questions were asked and answered about extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, reception of the Eucharist, Receiving in both kinds,  Eulogies, Infiltration of the Church, etc.
There is so much in this conversation.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Episodes are simply open conversations with two holy priests, Fr. Alex Rodarte and Fr. Tyler Tripp about situations about faith, life and whatever comes along the way.

In this episode we chat about the changes in liturgical practices, such as placement of the tabernacle, liturgical dancing, etc.  We got so deep into our conversation that we lost track of time.  That is why this podcast is in two parts.  We hope the conversation we had opens your mind to have open discussions with friends, family, and people in your ministry.

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Tune in next week for Part 2 of "The Good the Bad & The Ugly when we talk about other controversies in the Church as well as the Extraordinary form of the Mass.

Live a life of holiness...BBlessed & B3rd

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Episode 61:  Letter F of Youth Ministry from A2Z. 

The friendships one find from youth groups are amazing and long lasting.  It's one of the things that will last a lifetime brings us so much closer to Christ. Relationships are developed and they become a second family 

In this episode, we go to Riverside, California and podcast with four of the youth leaders from Genesus Youth Ministry. Genesus is the youth ministry for Queen of Angels Catholic Church.  We chat with Diana Garcia, Alex Ramirez, Alondra Casas and Gabriela Flores.  These young adults are some of the leaders of this amazing youth group that has been at this parish for over 10 years.  What's their secret?  How have they been so blessed?

Well listen and hear how much of a family they are and how we introduce y'all to DIANEX!
In the bonus, listen to the story of the other queen of the this group.  Not Our Lady but, Reyna T. one of the OG founders.  We pay homage to her with a roast.

Catholic Challenge Stats:
Named 16 books of the Bible - Current Title holder of Bearer of the "Word"

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Featuring Nicole Hailey, Young Adult Minister at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Chino Hills, California.  We call this episode Spam, Rice and YAM and it was just a fun episode chatting with Hailey about being a young adult minister and cringy, funny chat about our mutual filipino heritage.  
We recorded this podcast in the morning while Hailey was at home and family were making garlic fried rice and corned beef, a usual filipino breakfast. Be ready to smile and laugh on this episode.
Show Notes:
- Advertisement, Taqueria 2 Portrillos
- First 19 minutes was about growing up filipino (I think more about me than Hailey)
- 20th Minute, Hailey Announcements and shoutouts to Tony 
- 38th Highs & Lows
-44th Catholic Prince
- 48th Jose Valdez Realty (Advertisement)
-49th Delaine
- 54th the LETTER 'E' episode is about EMOTIONAL CHASTITY.
- Catholic Challenge - Nicole is the bearer of the Keys!!!

** Bonus at the end of our chat during the break.

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LIve a life of holiness, we will be praying for you, please pray for us and most importantly
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Episode 59 is the next installment to I love Youth Ministry A2Z.  This time around our guest is Edric Alcantara who is the Confirmation Coordinator for St. Paul Catholic Church in Chino Hills, California. We talk about all things Letter "D".
Listen to how Edric has transformed religious education to something engaging and transforming creating the CSB St Paul, which stands for Catechetical Study Body of St Paul.  
CSB St. Paul is currently the "Word-Up" Champions until someone else knocks them off their throne.

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Episode 58 features Moving Mountains Youth Ministry from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Chino, California.  Alexis Guzman, the youth minister of MMYM is our guest who shares his story and the story of this young ministry.  Listen to the craziness of ministry life, cows, ghosts, etc.  We will also hear why Alexis is such a rebel and how he took the title of "holiness" from YMSTMARY for naming more saints in the Catholic Challenge.
An episode just filled with joy.
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EP 57: A2Z is the Letter B. In this episode This Connected Podcast features Tony Pimentel, the youth minister of St. Oscar Romero Catholic Community (SOR). Along with Core Team member Zulema we talk about, well Tony.  We asked Tony, "Tony when will you become a priest?"  His answer will surprise all our listeners. 
Tony also is the winner of our Catholic Challenge undertaking the naming of the most Marian Feast.  Tony is the winner and is now our Catholic Queen for naming the most marian fest days.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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This series called I Love Youth Ministry or A2Z "A" is the first I Love Youth Ministry episodes that features YMSTMARY of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fontana, CA.  In this episode we connected with Sarah Dingler; a unpaid (whaaat?) Volunteer Youth Minister and two of her Core Teams, Josue Marin and Loren Recio.
This episode is not only filled with information about Sarah and what she and her ministry does but surprise announcements.  Just so many surprise announcements.
The Letter for this podcast was the letter A.  The word was Apostolic and alopecia.  Sarah named 16 Saints in 30 seconds and is now the current record Holier than Thou Award.
WE had so much fun on This Connected and we look forward to having yall meet the other Youth Ministry's and YAM's in the future.
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