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It’s time for Phase 2 in the My Third Decade Universe. Phase 1 has been MY STORY… solo shows all centering around my journey of 20+ years in Student Ministry at the same church and lessons learned along the way. In Phase 2 you are going to meet MY PEOPLE… these episodes will be interviews with a variety of folks who have played into this journey of longevity. I can’t wait for you to meet them!

It only made sense to start with the most consistent AND important individual in this journey… my wife Janelle Prenkert. Besides being a “youth pastors wife,” Janelle has her own story of long term Student Ministry and varying staff roles inside the profession. If you have are in ministry and are married, listen closely to hear some great insights, and then maybe pass this episode onto your spouse so he/she can enjoy it as well.

THE BIG CONTEST CONTINUES. At the end of April I’m going to pick not one, but TWO winners through the Pick Me Game on the DYM Games App. Those winners will each win what I’ve dubbed the “Super Super Pack”... my three Super Packs. 30 total resources individually valued at over $200.
The Senior Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-pack
The Parents Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/parent-super-pack
The Super Sexy Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/super-sexy-super-pack

Now three ways to enter:
1.Leave a 5 Star Rating and submit a review on iTunes for one entry, and then another 5 Star Rating and review on the “My Third Decade” Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade
2.Tag an episode or social media profile to one of the other shows on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram (and tag this show as well so I know you did it) and you can get one entry per tag.
3.Look for a post on Instagram that has a pic saying “Pick Me?” Leave a comment, and you get an entry.

Finally, JANELLE’S recommendations to keep your spouse from hating the church when you are working on something late at night:
-Toy Blast by Peak Games https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toy-blast/id890378044?mt=8
-Block! Hexa Puzzle™ by BitMango https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/block-hexa-puzzle/id1095572547?mt=8
-And the greatest board game ever… Ticket to Ride: https://www.daysofwonder.com/tickettoride/en/

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