--- title: "Supporting Youth Ministry with Crystal Marchand #237" description: Lisa Hendey and Bayleigh Westerlund welcome Crystal Marchand, from Project YM from the floor of the Los Angeles Religious Ed Congress in Anaheim, CA. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Catholic%20Momcast%20F%20Nov%202021.jpg --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/catholic-momcast/supporting-youth-ministry-crystal-marchand-237#) [CATHOLIC MOMCAST](https://www.catholicmom.com/catholic-momcast/tag/catholic-momcast) # Supporting Youth Ministry with Crystal Marchand #237 May 24, 2023 6:00:00 AM  |  by [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/catholic-momcast/author/lisa-m-hendey) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Catholic%20Momcast%20F%20Nov%202021.jpg) *Lisa Hendey and Bayleigh Westerlund welcome Crystal Marchand, from Project YM from the floor of the Los Angeles Religious Ed Congress in Anaheim, CA.* --- To listen to this week's podcast, simply hit "play" above, or subscribe in [iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357?mt=2), [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9jYXRob2xpY21vbWNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M), or [Spotify.](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8) Crystal is the Director of Engagement at ProjectYM, where she gets to spend her days accompanying Catholic youth ministers. She is married to the love of her life and best friend, Michael Marchand, who also happens to be her boss. She loves board games, the outdoors, crafting, and most of all, her 4 beautiful children - Noah, Ruth, Esther, and Abigail!  #### Show Note Links:   - [projectym.com](https://projectym.com/)  - [thrive.rs](https://www.thrive.rs/)  - [triviafundraiser.com](https://triviafundraiser.com/)  - Instagram -- musicalmomo4  We love to hear from you with feedback, questions & ideas for future podcast topics. Email us at [editor@catholicmom.com](mailto:editor@catholicmom.com) or send us a voicemail or connect on social media. > [Lisa Hendey and Bayleigh Westerlund welcome Crystal Marchand from Project YM for an engaging talk about work and family #CatholicMom](https://ctt.ac/2ICU9) ![Catholic Momcast 1](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Catholic%20Momcast%201.png?width=860&name=Catholic%20Momcast%201.png) --- Copyright 2023 Lisa M. 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