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Real Talk FUMC Pearland
Welcome to “Real Talk", a podcast with an increased intentionality on having honest conversations about faith, church and the real conflicts that surround the complicated realities of today. We invite those who are curious, cautious and considering faith into deeper conversations, even if we don't always agree.
Episodes
33 episodes
Moms Matter
Guests: Amanda Tompkins, Meagan JonesDiscussion:Tell how MomCo (MOPS) got started at FUMC Pearland.Why was it important? What makes you stay supportive today?What impact has MomCo had on your life? Other moms?How has...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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37:34
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"Raising Resilient Teens"
Episode Guests: Jay Roberts, Robin TatemDiscussion:How you define resilience when it comes to faith?How has faith influenced your parenting?Where have you seen this make a positive impact? Where have you failed?
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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36:49
Impact in Schools
Guest: Suzann Whitlow Assistant Principal CJ Harris ElemDiscussionIntroduce yourself and share a day in the life of an Assistant Principal?What unique challenges does your campus and staff face?How have partnerships helped y...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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35:59
"Teen Takeover"
Guests: Emma Dahn, Molly DeLuca, Charlotte Tatem, Michael WaltonToday, you are in for a special Teen Takeover, where the students of Pearland Student Ministries take over the podcast studio, plan the conversation and share ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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32:22
"Old Made New"
Guest: Vance Wyly, City of PearlandDiscussion TopicsIntro and share the vision of Pearland’s Old Town Revitalization How do you see this impacting FUMC Pearland?Why should we be excited to preserve, celebrate and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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33:26
Old Made New
Guest: Vance Wyly, City of PearlandDiscussion TopicsIntro and share the vision of Pearland’s Old Town Revitalization How do you see this impacting FUMC Pearland?Why should we be excited to preserve, celebrate and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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33:41
Can Christians Make A Difference?
Guest Speaker Natalie Sebren of The Star of Hope MissionDiscussionWhat is the mission of Star of Hope.Where do you see this in action and bearing fruit?How does faith play into what Sta...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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42:18
God & AI
Guest Keith RaneyDiscussion:What is AI?What are its potential effects on society today?How might AI impact our understanding of God?What might God think about AI?What are...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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50:50
How to Disagree and Still Be Friends
Episode Guests: Paul Wendt, James GilbertDiscussionIntroduce yourself and share a memory about your friendshipWhy were you willing to talk about disagreeing, with a friend, today?What is i...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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48:38
Why are Christians hard to love?
Rev. Thea is joined by Rev. Michael Geinger, Rev. Mike Whang and Leah Gillam, LCSW-S, CCPS-C, for an open conversation on church attendance trends, faults of the church and how we might turn the page and offer something new. This episode was...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:07:29
Holy Health
DiscussionWhat does it mean to be healthy?How is food involved in our health?How does your understanding of food impact your understanding of God? How do you live this out? What ev...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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51:51
What does it mean to thrive?
DiscussionWhat does it mean to thrive?What does it mean to thrive in faith?What steps need to happen in order to work toward a life of thriving? Where do we start?Wha...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:00:27
What Matters Most?
Thea, Reggie & Vincent share and honest conversation about what matters most when it comes to understanding the identity of Christ and how it impacts our own self identity.Discussion Questions:Tell us about yo...
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55:15
Why are we different?
This week, Thea has a conversation with Rev. Lataya Simpson who serves as Senior Pastor of St. Matthew's UMC. Thea and Lataya offer an honest conversations about the places they find differences, beauty and struggles as well as ways to move ...
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59:13
“Let’s try something new…”
Thea talks with Rev. Michael Jarboe, Senior Associate Pastor at Memorial Drive UMC to discuss what happens when churches are willing to try new things, and what might happen if they don’t.Discussion TopicsTell us about ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:03:17
What is Freedom?
Thea, Reggie & John discuss together what freedom means in relation to national freedom and Christ’s freedom that offers a truly new life. Discussion QuestionsHow do you define freedom? Where do you see f...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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52:06
What do kids know about faith?
Episode Guests: Noble, Lincoln, Grace, Lennox & Shannon GarzaThea sits down with a couple of elementary and middle school kids the week of Vacation Bible School to listen to what they have to say about faith, church and...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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35:51
God & Money with Rick Jaramillo & Paul Pathasema
Pastor Thea sits down with two FUMC Pearland partners to discuss the controversial topic of God and money, striving to answer the question “Can I be rich, and still love Jesus?” Discussion Topics:What does Go...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:31
Church & Politics: What happens when they mix?
Rev. Thea is joined by Rev. Reggie Clemons and City of Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole for an honest conversation about how faith and politics are hard to divide, and what might happen if more Christ followers let Jesus lead the way they view how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:06:46
Fresh Faith Experiences
Thea is joined by fellow pastors, Kyle & Quinn to discuss where they see God doing new things, how those new things affect our current church realities and how the new things might reach those less interested in church today yet hung...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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51:04
What Does It Mean To Be Hungry?
This week, host Rev. Thea Curry-Fuson is joined by fellow pastors, Rev. Hannah Terry and Rev. Ginny Griggs to discuss what it means to be hungry, for food and community, and how the body of believers can feed this need by being willing to sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:02
"Generally Speaking (UMC General Conference Debrief)"
Real Talk Season Two kicks off with an honest conversation about the decisions made at General Conference (UMC International Voting Body) and what they might mean for the current and future of the United Methodist Church. Hos...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:00:29
LIVE: Heaven, Hell & Eternity
“Podcast on the Patio”: Heaven, Hell & EternityGuests: Mike Thompson, Lindsay Pulido, Lorenzo HayesWe took our Real Talk Podcast on the road to Grace Pizza & Shakes in Pearland, Texas for "...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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43:09