Meet Trudy Youngren
Name:
Trudy Youngren
Hometown: I live in Hermantown, but grew up in rural South Dakota, near
Mitchell.
Occupation: Wife, mother, and administrative assistant at Life 97.3 & Faith 90.5
(KDNW / KDNI)
Church affiliation: Christ Lutheran Church (AALC) in Piedmont Heights.
Age: 47
Married: Yes, happily for 25 years now.
Spouse’s name: Keith
Kids: Maggie (23), Benjamin (20), Alex (19) and Valerie (15)
Hobbies: I enjoy a good long walk, baking, reading, traveling, and more than
anything, just being all together with my family.
Bible character you are most like and why: Peter. I relate to his enthusiasm,
impulsiveness, and yes, especially his flaws—and I love how God went on to use
him is such a powerful way.
Person most influential in your spiritual life and why: Laurel Lufholm, my good
friend, neighbor, and walking partner. She invited me to my first Bible study
over 20 years ago (the book of John), and has patiently & lovingly mentored me
every since. She is also my husband’s first cousin, so we are family, which is
fun!
What issue are you most concerned about and why? The decline of the family is
probably what I’m most concerned about. It breaks my heart when families are
broken, and when the children have so much outside negative influences.
When and where do you find time to meet with God: Early morning prayer time
before my day starts, and devotions & prayer at breakfast with my kids before
school/work. Evenings with family activities become busy, but it has helped me
to be in a challenging Bible study. It has helped keep me disciplined and
growing spiritually. I may be stating the obvious, but just shutting off the TV
helps give me the time I need to be in the Word.
What in your spiritual life has surprised you? How God continues to
surprise me with His faithfulness, and incredible love for me….His grace. It is
humbling.
