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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
29 episodes
"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
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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
See the People w/ Trey Praytor & Karen Norris
Pastor Thea talks with two people who know the importance of seeing people around us, yet still struggle with how to see instead of save or always try to heal. Episode Discussion: When and...
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46:40
Is Resurrection Real?
Is Resurrection Real? w/ Rev. Reggie Cleamons & Arnold ArreagaDiscuss the possibility and reality of resurrection today, in both a risen Christ and those dare to believe in the freedom his resurrection brings.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:40
What do teens think about Christian community?
What do teens think about Christian community?” w/ Sydney Yates, Lexi Llenos & Cash BordenPastor Thea welcomes an honest conversation with three teenagers about the joys, difficulty and beauty that lies within Christi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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55:10
“Why does God allow bad stuff to happen?”
Episode Outline: Hard Stuff w/ Reggie Clemons & Bryan White Join into an honest conversation how we wrestle and reconcile the hard stuff in our lives, even daring to offer an authentic response to the difficult questio...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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58:59
Jesus & Judgement w/ Rev. Reggie Clemons
Together Pastor Reggie and Pastor Thea embark on an honest conversation about what Jesus says and models in regards to judgment, as well as how we are to live with and without judgment of others today. Episode D...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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47:23
Raising Future Followers w/ David Fenn & Emily Besser
Thea talks with two parents raising toddlers to teens with intentional faith upbringing. Together they discuss their goals, outcomes and what drives them to share their own faith with their children authentically. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:48