TRC Student Ministry Pod

The podcast has grown: first a resource to volunteers, then a resource for families, and now for our whole church. Every other week we hope you tune in as we dig into the messages from Sunday and what it means to be “every one, every day” followers of Jesus. Here is the link for the new home of the Third Church Podcast. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/third-church-podcast/id1337805308 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1MdVLwYaJ9th6ldRV6lMnP?si=399f52b1119e43de

Merry Christmas from the t3family Podcast! Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as they share about family traditions and the beauty of sharing blessings. What a beautiful time of year to grow in verbally blessing those in your life.

We all have a different experience with Sabbath. God created a beautiful day for us to rest and refill. Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as they share new ideas and understandings of Sabbath. Third Church Resources: - Sermon by Tom Vander Well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y7DCzU82CM -Advent Prompts on Third Church Facebook and Instagram Books Mentioned: - Shadow and Light by Tsh Oxenreider -Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton Other Resources: -Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees, takes off his shoes, The rest sit round it, and pluck blackberries… from Aurora Leigh by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

When you hear generosity, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as we redefine generosity in this Christmas season. Provide Meals: beckyd@trcpella.com Reverse Offering is December 3. Many Hands: https://www.mh4h.org/#

Are we in the world for God or in God for the world? Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as we talk about how we can Go! Let's explore how God can call us locally and beyond to be in God for the world. Pella Community Food Shelf: https://www.pellacommunityfoodshelf.org/ The Well: https://thewelliowa.org/volunteer/ Crossroads of Pella:https://www.crossroadspella.org/

Daily practices shift and change over time. Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as they talk about the significance of daily practices, how to try them out and how to set manageable goals for your daily practices with Jesus.

We are grateful for you! Thank you for joining us, Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy, and Krissie Kramer as we discuss gratitude. We can find delight in our every day if we are willing to take a moment and notice. Together, let's become people of delight and gratitude. Gratitude Journal: If you have a story to share with our church, email Steph Hietbrink at stephh@trcpella.com. Psalms of Gratitude: Psalms 120-135 Book Mentioned: One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp Article on Delight by Shauna Niequist https://shaunaniequist.substack.com/p/on-delight-and-why-it-matters Gratitude Tree Craft Tree: https://creativelybeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/THANKFUL-TREE-by-CREATIVELY-BETH.pdf Leaves:https://creativelybeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/THANKFUL-TREE-LEAVES-by-CREATIVELY-BETH.pdf

We are designed for deep authentic connection! How are you investing in your community? Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy, and Krissie Kramer as they talk about investing in community and are challenged to grow in unity! Faith Builder Stories: About Community Email krissiek@trcpella.com beckyd@trcpella.com klaytonk@trcpella.com

We all have limited time. So what are we choosing to do with our time? Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as they take an honest look at how time is spent and how God was so intentional with His time during creation! He knew when it was time to say enough. We also have a special Faith Builder story by Raegan Snieder.

Prayer is not one size fits all. Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy, Krissie Kramer and our Faith Builder Jessa De Noon as we honestly share about our experiences with prayer and how we can build our prayer life, talking to Jesus. Talking to Jesus by Elevation Worship & Maverick City 24/7 Prayer Launch: https://trcpella.com/event/17147174-2023-09-10-lighthouse-prayer--launch-week/ Prayer Level 1 Training: https://trcpella.com/event/18349910-2023-10-21-praying-with-others-level-one/

Discipleship is a journey about progress over perfection. Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as they talk about building disciplines as students of our teacher, Jesus. Adult Discipleship Opportunities: https://trcpella.com/ministries/adult-discipleship/ Want to pour into the next generation? Email office@trcpella.com and they will connect you with the age group you are looking to serve.

How are you actively partnering with God to take the world somewhere? Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as they explore what it looks like for us to be builders for the Kingdom of God. Garden City by John Mark Comer Interested in serving middle schoolers? Email krissiek@trcpella.com Church Resources: trcpella.com Build Your Kingdom Hereby Rend Collective https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbdJXKqVgtg&pp=ygUXYnVpbGQgeW91ciBraW5nZG9tIGhlcmU%3D

Have you spent time thinking about your thinking? We have hundreds of thousands of thoughts a day. Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as we explore our brains and why we think the way we think. Let's take our thoughts captive and present them to Jesus and think new thoughts. Books Referenced: How joyful People Think by Jamie Rasmussen Change Your Brain, Change Your Life by Dr. Daniel Amen Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen

Whatever is pure is different than we may think. Holiness and pure are very similar. Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy, and Krissie Kramer as they explore what it means and can look like to be in pure in relationship with Jesus and how that can overflow into our relationships with others.

Whatever has turned into a junk drawer word. Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy, and Krissie Kramer as they explore the biblical definition of whatever and how it can help us navigate and challenge how we think. Book: How Joyful People Think by Jamie Rasmussen

Paul wrote letters during his time in prison. He wrote a letters. Philippians is one of his many letters. Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as they explore the context behind this joy-filled letter from Paul to the Philippians. Get Our of Your Head Study June 14 - July 26 For more info: https://trcpella.com/event/14901615-2023-06-14-get-out-of-your-head-womens-study/

Psalm 1 describes the significance of meditating on God's Word day and night. Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as we also meditate on John 15 and discover what life looks like attached to the True Vine.

This little light of mine...I'm gonna let it shine. Jesus says I AM the Light of the World. Will we celebrate the Light? Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as they unpack this I AM statement of Jesus.

I AM the Bread of Life. How are we trusting in Jesus? Do we see God's good gifts? Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as they unpack this I AM statement of Jesus.

I AM WHO I AM. The very words God used to describe Himself to Moses still bring transformation to this day! Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as the talk about the transforming power of Jesus and can we be transformed by the I AM statemens of Jesus?

There is power in sharing our own stories. Sharing can also feel very personal and vulnerable. Join Klayton Korver and Cam Bannister as Cam shares how Jesus changed his live. Your story has power. Along with Cam's story, you will find practical steps to reflect on how Jesus has changed your life.

Hearing how Jesus moves in lives is faith building! We go to scripture and hear others share their stories. We can forget the significance of sharing our own stories. Join Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as they share pieces from their own stories as well as give practical steps to looking at your own story. Untangled Conference - April 14 & April 15 More Information Here: https://trcpella.com/event/11826388-2023-04-14-untangled-conference/

Come explore what may be a familiar story! Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer read through the story of Lazarus. Join our conversation as we share what stands out to us and the beauty and intention of this story and the lives Jesus changed. Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund Goodbye to Goodbyes by Lauren Chandler

The Woman at the Well is a beautiful story of how Jesus breaks a lot of norms to engage and see and know this woman. Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy, and Krissie Kramer as they dive deeper into this story of Jesus seeing this woman as she realizes she is no longer alone.

We were all created for relationship. We see the beautiful relationship of the Triune God in the Circle of Love. We see relationships all around us. How can we learn from the Triune God and create relationships here that matter? Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as we explore flourishing in relationships.

Ep. 58 Language Matters by t3family Podcast

Highs = the good. Lows = the hard. Buffalos = the unique. Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy, and Krissie Kramer as they take a look at scripture throught the lense of highs, lows and buffalos as we prepare for Christmas.

In Advent, as we prepare for the coming of Jesus, what do we do in the middle? Join Klayton Korver, Becky De Nooy and Krissie Kramer as we discuss the long we feel for the return of Jesus and how that can change how we live now.

You are in charge of your family. Join Laine Korver, Heather Barnes and Becky De Nooy as they discuss the important call of leading your family well in the big and small ways. Books Mentioned: Habits of the Household Common Rule

How can we live our lives with a deep trust in God? We explore the themes of trust in The Sermon on the Mount and share a practical next step to building a life of trusting recklessly.

What is the difference between sharing and giving? Jesus gives us a string of pearls through the sermon on the Mount teaching us and guiding! Join us as we talk about the pearls in our own life and how we can grow our compassion and be people who share sacrificially.

An eye for an eye... forgiveness is not easy. Journey with us as we discuss, discover, and contemplate how to forgive liberally and move toward reconciliation.

Ep. 51 Serve Extravagantly by t3family Podcast

Memorizing Scripture Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-reflections-podcast/id1621308845 Text Groups: Text the word Jesus to 855-521-2264 to get started.

How do we say our best yes? When we say yes to something, we are communicating something about ourselves and what we value. When we gather together and serve we battle isolation and disconnection. What is your best yes? Contacts: Becky De Noon: beckyd@trcpella.com Klayton Korver: klaytonk@trcpella.com

We all have a role in the life of the church! In August, we will be exploring what can you do! How can you find the right place to serve and connect here at Third. Contact Becky: beckyd@trcpella.com

Join us normal people as we review even further Pete Greig's book How to Hear God: A simple guide for normal people. We share our highlights and offer a time to sit and hear from God.

We all experience God in different ways. Join us as we explore how God longs to speak to us and how we can put ourselves in the best position to experience God. Michelle shares so much wisdom and leads us through a prayer experience that can be used in our homes, with our families. Resources: 610 Service at Third Church | Third Sunday of the Month | 6:10pm | Auditorium Share your God stories with Becky and Klay: beckyd@trcpella.com or klaytonk@trcpella.com Book: How to Hear God: A simple guide for normal people by Pete Greig

What small things in your household make a big difference? Laine Korver joins us in this part 2 of the habits we create in our household. Book Reference: Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley

Join us as we dive into the importance of habits. We all have habits. Some we like and maybe some we would like to change. You are invited to process that habits in your household and discover how to make our habits count!

We are more than just what we do. Purpose goes far beyond our vocation. Join us as we dive into discovering purpose and all of the beauty and complications that come with that. Krissie Kramer joins us in the conversation.

Sendness is a weird word. Purpose is complicated. Join us as we ask a lot of questions. There is a beautiful mystery here, but what could it look like for us to partner with purpose. For Feedback: klaytonk@trcpella.com & beckyd@trcpella.com Resources Referenced: Garden City by John Mark Comer Analog Church by Jay Kim

We all desire to belong. How can we be intentional about creating space for others to belong? Join us as we sit down with Jenny Hesseltine who is the Director of the Resource Center at The Well. Jenny shares her heart for being hospitable and the intentionality it takes to create space for belonging. The Well - www.thewelliowa.org The next volunteer training at The Well is May 12 at noon. Third Church Core Values -www.trcpella.com/about/beliefs/

Belonging is not easy. Both feeling like you belong and helping others belong. What can we learn about belong through our own belonging in the Trinity? Klayton's Email: klaytonk@trcpella.com The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri J. M. Nouwen

Join us on Food on a Stick Day as we talk about Fasting which on a day like food on a stick day can feel like eating air. Becky's Email: beckyd@trcpella.com

Why do we fast? What are some obstacles that prevent you from fasting? Join us as we talk about being imperfect humans trying to become more disciplined. Link to Fasting Sign Up: https://trcpella.com/event/5440378-2022-03-11-fasting-to-feast-invitation-sign-up/

Affirming truth and knowing the Words of God engages the head. Allowing space to encounter the Holy Spirit engages the heart. Krissie Kramer joins us in this conversation.

A lie that is believed becomes true to us. Evil hopes to distort our identity. Jesus reclaims it. Are you willing to listen?

When was the last time you sat in God's presence and fully received His love for you? Join us as we talk with Christine about the power of living from the Love the Father has for us.

Does anyone actually know you? If you are interested in joining a Mark Text reading group, text the work Mark to 855-521-2264.

Life is full of tension and Christmas can heighten the tensions. Grief and Joy. Hope and Despair. We navigate how to acknowledge living in the midst of these.