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Real Talk FUMC PearlandMoms MatterGuests: 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 FUMC Pearland come alongside MomCo and it’s journey?What does Jesus offer moms today?How might the church offer the same?What’s one piece of hope you would offer to moms needing support today? Thanks for listening to Real Talk FUMC Pearland Podcast. Please join the podcast commu...2025-03-2637 minReal Talk FUMC Pearland"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?What parenting/faith practices have you adopted? How have they helped?What are your hopes for your teens, as well as others, when it comes to faith?What does Jesus offer young people today?How might the church offer the same?What’s one piece of hope you would offer to those who...2025-03-1936 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandImpact in SchoolsGuest: 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 you and your students succeed?What hesitations/fears come with letting others in to help?Share your view of FUMC Pearland’s commitment to CJ Harris. What impact has it made? Where are you hoping the partnership goes?How can others support your school, and others? What advice would you offer others, schools and orga...2025-03-1235 minReal Talk FUMC Pearland"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 their real experience with faith, doubt and everything in between! Note: These teen hosts planned and led the entire conversation. These are the questions and conversations they wanted to have about faith, sharing it with their faith community, peers and the world. Discussion TopicsHow has faith in...2025-03-0532 minReal Talk FUMC Pearland"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 build new in Old Town?What possibilities might this create for our city, neighborhood & community?What are the challenges in revitalizing something old into something new?What changes might this new life bring?What does Jesus offer to those seeking to be made new? How might churches and other organizations offer the same? 2025-02-2733 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandOld Made NewGuest: 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 build new in Old Town?What possibilities might this create for our city, neighborhood & community?What are the challenges in revitalizing something old into something new?What changes might this new life bring?What does Jesus offer to those seeking to be made new? How might churches and other organizations offer the same?2025-02-2633 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandCan 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 Star of Hope is doing? How do Christians really make a difference in the world? Where have you seen this in your organizations? What partnerships have helped further the mission?What doe...2025-02-1942 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandGod & AIGuest 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 the possible positives/pitfalls of AI and church collaboration?Why are we drawn to AI? What void might it fill?What does Jesus offer to those seeking to fill the void with AI?How might...2025-02-1250 min
Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongTransform Your Inner Vision into Real-World Impact | Meghan Gilroy, Adam Beckner, Shanice Green, Thea Curry-Fuson, Robert Prasch, Papa Yaw Quainoo | Ep 637"The clarity that you're looking for comes in the action that you're taking in the present." - Adam BecknerJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Meghan Gilroy @meghangilroy, Adam Beckner @boredncaffeinated, Shanice Green @shanicewheelempower, Robert Prasch @kingacomebakks, Thea Curry-Fuson @theainc.sheleads, and Papa Yaw Quainoo for an inspiring discussion on balancing vision with action. These remarkable leaders share their journey of transforming inner clarity into tangible impact while navigating the delicate dance between masculine and feminine energies.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of...2025-02-0946 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandHow to Disagree and Still Be FriendsEpisode 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 it about disagreeing that makes us uncomfortable?How have you been able to grow in the ability to disagree?What are some places many Christians disagree? How have you been able to look past those differences and find commonality?2025-02-0548 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandWhy 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 filmed at LitJava Coffee & Books (Pearland) with a LIVE audience who submitted their questions for panel discussion too. Discussion QuestionsTell us about your journey to faith. What were some key moments that formed your faith?Why do...2025-02-051h 07Real Talk FUMC PearlandHoly HealthDiscussionWhat 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 evidence do you have?What are the alternatives? What happens when we fail to see God in food? How might our physical health affect our spiritual health?What does Jesus offer to those seeking to be made we...2025-01-2951 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandWhat 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?What are the alternatives? What happens when we fail to thrive? Where have you seen or experienced this in reality?What does Jesus offer to those willing to thrive?How might the church of...2025-01-211h 00Real Talk FUMC PearlandWhat 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 your journey to faith. What about your faith matters most?What aspect of our lives did Jesus come to claim? How does this affect the additional ways we see ourselves and othersWhat chains do you believe Jesus came to break?Why is...2024-08-2155 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandWhy 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 forward despite the differences that try to pull us apart. Discussion Topics:Tell us about your journey to faith. Where have you noticed you are different from others?How have your differences impacted you uniquely?Why are we all so different? How do...2024-08-1459 minReal Talk FUMC Pearland“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 your journey to faith. What brought you to church?Why have you stayed, and chosen to serve and lead the church today? Share your experience with sharing your faith in new ways. What has worked? What have you learned? Why...2024-08-081h 03Real Talk FUMC PearlandWhat 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 freedom in reality?How do you describe the opposite of freedom? Where do you see that reality?Is there freedom in faith, or just a bunch of extra rules to follow?Are we ever truly free? Where are you living un-free?What resp...2024-07-2452 min
New People // New WaysEp. 35 with Thea Curry FusonIn this episode of "New People, New Ways," we are joined by Reverend Thea Curry-Fuson, an ordained elder in the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Reverend Thea's journey is a testament to transformative faith and ministry. Growing up unchurched with only a nominal faith and relational exposure to God overseas, she entered into a transformative relationship with Jesus at the age of 28. Almost immediately, she felt the call to pastoral ministry, prompting her to leave her nonprofit career.
We will explore Thea's unique path to ministry, the challenges and triumphs she encountered along the...2024-07-2355 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandWhat 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 why it all matters to them. Shannon Garza, Director of Pearland Kids Ministry also shares with Thea what they are learning from kids about faith and church. Discussion TopicsHow do you feel about talking about faith on a podcast today? What is faith? Wh...2024-07-1535 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandGod & Money with Rick Jaramillo & Paul PathasemaPastor 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 God think about money? Can I be rich and still love Jesus?Where do you see Chrisitans misusing their access to money? Where do you see impact because of access to financial resources?How does our relationship with money affect...2024-07-0346 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandChurch & 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 to organize the chaos of humanity. Discussion Topics:When and how was faith introduced into your life? How does faith influence your politics today?Should church and politics mix? Are they mutually exclusive?Where ha...2024-06-261h 06Real Talk FUMC PearlandFresh Faith ExperiencesThea 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 hungry for faith. Discussion Topics Include:When and how was faith introduced into your life? Describe the last fresh faith experience you had. Isn’t church supposed to be reverent and holy, instead of fun and cool? How might...2024-06-1951 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandWhat 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 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 fo...2024-06-1245 minReal Talk FUMC Pearland"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. 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? ...2024-06-051h 00Real Talk FUMC PearlandLIVE: 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 "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 Topics2024-05-0143 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandSee the People w/ Trey Praytor & Karen NorrisPastor 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 t...2024-04-2446 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandIs 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. 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...2024-04-1752 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandWhat 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 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...2024-04-1055 minReal Talk FUMC Pearland“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 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?2024-04-0358 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandJesus & Judgement w/ Rev. Reggie ClemonsTogether 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 Jes...2024-03-2747 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandRaising Future Followers w/ David Fenn & Emily BesserThea 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?...2024-03-2050 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandIs the Bible true? w/ Rev. Melody KrausThea 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...2024-03-1357 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandDividing Lines w/ Rev. Reggie Clemons and Bishop Cynthia Fierro HarveyAmidst 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 c...2024-03-0655 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandRelationships Matter w/ Rev. Reggie Clemons & Rev. John McClureRelationships 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...2024-02-2848 minReal Talk FUMC PearlandWhat does it mean to be Christian? w/ Rev. Reggie ClemonsDoes 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 “...2024-02-1448 min
She Leads Podcast: A Fresh Perspective on Faith, Leadership, and RelationshipsWhat Have I Learned? (Year in Review)In the final episode in season 1 of She Leads, Thea takes a few moments to say thank you, reflect on season highlights, share learnings from this season one experience and invite listeners into the next new thing. Be sure to go back and check out any missed episodes, or relisten to your favorites.
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FU...2023-12-1928 minShe Leads Podcast: A Fresh Perspective on Faith, Leadership, and RelationshipsStrength in CommunityThea welcomes coaches and workout friends Chelsi & Sue to talk about why they fell in love with CrossFit and how finding new strength has translated to real life too. Check out their first episode “Finding Strength” and plan a visit to Cosmic CrossFit to find your strength too!
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Why do you choose to participate in community fitness?
What have you gained?
What are the costs to working out in a group?
What makes it worth it to you?
What aspects of community fitness translat...2023-12-1236 minShe Leads Podcast: A Fresh Perspective on Faith, Leadership, and RelationshipsFinding StrengthThea welcomes coaches and workout friends Chelsi & Sue to talk about why they fell in love with CrossFit and how finding new strength has translated to real life too. Join the conversation and visit Cosmic CrossFit to find your strength too!
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Why have you landed in a CrossFit gym? What is the appeal?
What has finding new strength and abilities done for you?
How have new strengths benefited you?
What are your hopes for others needing to find strength?
What might they gain by bu...2023-12-0536 minShe Leads Podcast: A Fresh Perspective on Faith, Leadership, and Relationships“A Brave Reach” w/ Sarah StoneThea welcomes back Sarah Stone, Executive Director of Theology by The Pint (formally Theology on Tap) to discuss why Sarah chooses to engage in courageous conversations around faith, science and politics. Be sure to check out Sarah’s previous episode, “What is Theology (and how does beer help)?”. Check out Sarah and Theology by the Pint podcast or regular events at www.theologybythepint.org/
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What is the most difficult discussion topic you have discovered at Theology on Tap? What did you learn from that experience?
Why do you choose to engage in potential...2023-11-2834 minShe Leads Podcast: A Fresh Perspective on Faith, Leadership, and RelationshipsWhat is Theology? (and how does beer help?) w/ Sarah Stone Pt1Thea welcomes fellow podcaster and enthusiast on all things theological, relational and fun. Sarah Stone is the Executive Director of Theology on Tap, a Houston organization that invites “believers and the spiritually curious to explore big questions about life & faith”. Thea & Sarah discuss how a big topic like theology can be broken down into real conversations, bring up interesting questions and be a fun way to spend an evening.
Check out Sarah and Theology on Tap’s podcast or regular events at, https://www.houstontot.com/ .
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How do...2023-11-2127 minShe Leads Podcast: A Fresh Perspective on Faith, Leadership, and RelationshipsMentors & EmpowermentThea continues the conversation with Tinja Anderson, Financial Planner CEPA and Business Consultant, diving deeper into the how and why’s of finding and being a mentor to other leaders.
Tinja is currently a Financial Planner at uFinancial Group.
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What mentors have led you in your journey?
How did you get connected and build that relationship?
Talk about the importance of intentional empowering connections.
What do leaders gain from gathering with other leaders?
What is your hope fo...2023-11-1430 min
The College and Career Ready Podcast | empowering students for the careers of tomorrow53. Empowering Students and Parents: Building Confidence in College and Career Readiness | Behind the Scenes Interview w/Sonia CaciqueIn this engaging episode, we embark on a journey to envision a world where every student confidently conquers their college and career paths. Join us on the College and Career Ready Podcast as we delve into our mission to empower students and parents, alongside the insightful Thea Curry-Fuson, host of 'She Leads' podcast. You will hear my personal and career story that led to the creation of this podcast.Thea and I also discuss how podcasts can foster a sense of community, ignite thought-provoking conversations, and offer solace during challenging times, emphasizing the significance of human connection...2023-11-0731 min