Send us a Text Message.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 share and receive what it is we have to bring. Discussion Topics:When and how was faith introduced into your life? How does faith influence your understanding of community?Why do you think people are so hungry? For food and community? What is in the way of providing real solutions to lack of food and connection? Tell us about FAM Houston, your mission and where you see it in action. How does FAM strive to feed the body and soul?What hope might Jesus have for those willing to see and feed their neighbors?What steps might we take today to lead feeding communities? What’s one piece of hope you would offer to those who are hungry for food/community? Connect with Guests:Got more questions or want a deeper conversation, reach out to this week’s host and guests:Rev. Thea Curry-Fuson, theac@fumcpearland.orgRev. Hannah Terry, hannah@westburyumc.orgRev. Ginny Griggs, ginny@famhouston.orgWant more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message.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. Host Rev. Thea Curry-Fuson is joined by Rev. Reggie Clemons, FUMC Pearland, and Rev. Lindsay Kirkpatrick, Asbury UMC for this encouraging conversation. Discussion Topics Include:What is General Conference & why should what happens there matter to me?What big decisions came out of General Conference this year? How will those affect the average United Methodist Church attender? What do these changes tell United Methodist? What do they tell the world? How do these decisions impact your ability to share the transformative love of God through Jesus Christ? How might they hinder that ability?What do you hope these decisions will offer UMC attenders? What hope might they offer the unchurched, unconnected and curious? What’s one piece of hope you would offer to those who are curious to learn what the UMC means today, and what it might mean in the future?Connect with Guests:Got more questions or want a deeper conversation, reach out to this week’s host and guests:Rev. Thea Curry-Fuson, theac@fumcpearland.orgRev. Reggie Clemons, rclemons@fumcpearland.orgRev. Lindsay Kirkpatrick, pastorlindsay@asbury.ccWant more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message.“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 "Podcast on the Patio." Thea led a panel discussion on Heaven, Hell & Eternity with panelist  Lorenzo Hayes, Lindsay Pulido and Mike Thompson. Listen in for their answers to tough questions, including a few from the audience. Stay tuned for season 2 of Real Talk soon!Panel Discussion TopicsIntroduce yourself and why did you agree to share your faith today?What do you imagine heaven to be like? How might one get to experience heaven?Where do you believe hell is and how do you get there? What other options might there be, for now and eternity?Audience QuestionsOnce in heaven or hell, is it eternal? Who is going to be there (heaven and hell)?What’s the deal with angels and demons? Where are they and what are they doing?Can you call yourself a Christian and not believe in heaven or hell?Final HopeHost will ask each panel member to share a closing offering of hope. What’s one piece of hope you would offer to those wondering about heaven/hell today? Join the Conversation:Reach out to the guest and/or hosts by emailing: theac@fucmpearland.org or rclemons@fumcpearland.org.  Want more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message.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 how was faith introduced into your life? How does faith influence your understanding of how you see people today?What does it mean to be seen and unseen? How do you understand who Jesus was willing to see, and wants us to see today? What makes it difficult to see the people around you? How might we be changed if we were willing to see more people?What hope might Jesus have for those willing to see and be seen?What steps can we take today to begin to make that a reality?What’s one piece of hope you would offer to those who are longing to be seen? Join the Conversation:Reach out to the guest and/or hosts by emailing: theac@fucmpearland.org or rclemons@fumcpearland.org. Want more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message. 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. Episode Discussion IncludesWhen and how was faith introduced into your life? How does faith influence your understanding of resurrection today?Do you believe Jesus “really” rose from the grave, fully alive? What evidence do you have to support your belief?How does Jesus’ resurrection affect you, your life now and into eternity?How does it affect your testimony and witness to others?What hopes do you have regarding resurrection and those needing new life?What steps are you taking now to help make those a reality?What’s one piece of hope you would offer to anyone seeking new life today?Join the Conversation:Reach out to the guest and/or hosts by emailing: theac@fucmpearland.org or rclemons@fumcpearland.org. Visit www.fumcpearland.org to learn more. Want more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message. 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 Christian community today. Episode Discussion IncludesWhen and how was faith introduced into your life? How does faith influence your understanding of community? Where do you see the church/Christians connecting with the community well?What would you like to see more, or less of?Why is building connections so difficult? What solutions would you offer to better community building?What compels you to build new connections beyond other Christians? Where and how do we begin?What’s one piece of hope you would offer to anyone who feels alone today? Join the Conversation:Reach out to the guest and/or hosts by emailing Pastor Thea, theac@fucmpearland.org Visit www.fumcpearland.org to learn more. Want more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message.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 question “Why does God allow bad stuff to happen?”Episode Discussion Includes When and how was faith introduced into your life? How does faith influence your difficult experiences today?If God is so good, why do bad things happen?How do you reconcile your difficult experiences with a loving, good God?Why is it hard for people to accept God’s love amidst tragedy?How can the church be better examples of God’s presence in the hard stuff?What hope do you have for those wrestling with faith due to difficulty?What steps are you taking now to help make those a reality?What’s one piece of hope you would offer to anyone struggling today? Join the Conversation:Reach out to the guest and/or hosts by emailing: theac@fucmpearland.org or rclemons@fumcpearland.org. Visit www.fumcpearland.org to learn more. Want more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message.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 Discussion IncludesWhen and how was faith introduced into your life? How does faith influence your understanding of judgment today?How does the promise of “final judgment” impact your daily decisions?What role do you understand you play in Jesus’ judgment of you and others?How does your understanding of judgment bind you and/or free you?Where do you see evidence of this truth, in your life and others? What hopes do you have to share for those fearing God’s judgment today?What steps are you taking now to help make those a reality?What’s one piece of hope you would offer to anyone struggling with judgement today?Join the Conversation:Reach out to the guest and/or hosts by emailing: theac@fucmpearland.org or rclemons@fumcpearland.org. Visit www.fumcpearland.org to learn more. Want more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message.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. Episode Topics Include:When and how was faith introduced into your life? How does faith influence your parenting today?What aspect of your faith do you hope to share with your children?How are you working to make that a reality today?What aspects of your children’s faith do you have to let go of?What practices help you in those realities today?What hope do you have for your children/future generations regarding faith?What steps are you taking now to help make those a reality?Join the Conversation:Reach out to the guest and/or hosts by emailing: theac@fucmpearland.org or rclemons@fumcpearland.org. Visit www.fumcpearland.org to learn more. Want more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message.Thea is joined by fellow pastor and mentor Rev. Melody Kraus to discuss the errancy, authenticity and relevancy of the Bible as a guide to deeper understanding of both humanity and God’s reluctant pursuit of our salvation. Episode Topics Include:When and how was faith introduced into your life? When did you first start to be exposed to/read the Bible?What do you remember most about your first experiences with the Bible?How have those changed throughout your faith?What do you gain from reading, memorizing, and meditating over the Bible?What parts and aspects of the Bible do you wrestle with?Is the Bible true?Can you be a Christian and have doubts about the Bible too?What’s one piece of hope you would offer to anyone struggling with the Bible?Join the Conversation:Reach out to the guest and/or hosts by emailing: theac@fucmpearland.org or rclemons@fumcpearland.org. Visit www.fumcpearland.org to learn more. Want more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message.Amidst the immense division that is running rampant in our world today, that division also arrives in the church. Join in for a conversation about the cause of division, Jesus’s alternative offering and how we might begin to live more unified today with Pastor Thea, Pastor Reggie and Bishop Harvey. This Episode Topics IncludeWhen and how was faith introduced into your life? How does faith influence your understanding of division today? Over what issues have you seen the church divide (shallow and deep)?What would you name as the reasons for this divide?What have you learned from witnessing such deep differences?Where are you hopeful for unity despite differences?Is division and differences okay, normal and natural? How do we individually/collectively move toward unity, despite differences?Join the Conversation:Reach out to the guest and/or hosts by emailing: theac@fucmpearland.org or rclemons@fumcpearland.org. Visit www.fumcpearland.org to learn more. Want more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message.Relationships play an integral role in the lives of many believers today. What is it about the authentic and vulnerable connection between two people that reveal God’s love? How might we lean into more relationships in an effort to understand ourselves and Christ’s work in us? Join Pastor Thea, Pastor Reggie and Pastor John McClure for an honest conversation about relationships that matter. This Episode Topics Include:When and how was faith introduced into your life? How have relationships impacted your faith?What does Jesus offer regarding relationships? How do real relationships lead to real discipleship? What barriers do we place between ourselves and real relationships today?What steps can we take to try and remove them?What hopes do you have regarding meaningful relationships today?What steps are you taking now to help make those a reality?Join the Conversation:Reach out to the guest and/or hosts by emailing: theac@fucmpearland.org or rclemons@fumcpearland.org. Visit www.fumcpearland.org to learn more. Want more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org

Send us a Text Message.Does being a Christian mean I have to believe every word of the Bible? Does it mean I have to go to church everyday? What does it mean to have faith and a relationship with Christ and Christian community? Join Pastor Thea and Pastor Reggie for an honest conversation about what it means to be a Christian, and what hope Christianity offers today. This Episode Topics Include: When and how was faith introduced into your life? When did you decide/discover you were a “Christian”? What were the impactful pieces to influence your decision?What does it mean to be a “Christian” today?How has your life been different by your faith in Jesus?Why do you still choose Christianity today?What struggles do you encounter regarding your faith? Join the Conversation:Reach out to the guest and/or hosts by emailing: theac@fucmpearland.org or rclemons@fumcpearland.org. Visit www.fumcpearland.org to learn more. Want more information about FUMC Pearland? Check us out at fumcpearland.org