This is How We Thrive
This is How We Thrive
Podcast Description
In this inaugural episode of This is How We Thrive, host Rev. Irv White sits down with Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey and Rev. Thea Curry-Fuson to explore the vision behind launching our "This is How We Thrive" podcast. They discuss why podcasting is a powerful tool for digital ministry, how storytelling connects faith communities, and the broader impact of sharing real, transformative experiences.
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The podcast centers around themes of faith, community engagement, and church revitalization. Specific episodes delve into the origins and principles of the Thrive initiative, examining topics such as the roles of clarity and joy in community renewal and how storytelling can strengthen connections within faith groups.
The This Is How We Thrive podcast is relaunching to invite listeners across the Texas Annual Conference into meaningful conversations shaped by clarity, witness, abundance, kinship, and joy. The podcast highlights how faith takes shape in everyday life and how people across the conference are living out their call in authentic and compelling ways.
New episodes of This Is How We Thrive drop every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. and are available wherever you watch or listen to podcasts.
In this episode, Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey joins us to talk about Confirmand Day, a special gathering held at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church where confirmands from across the Texas Annual Conference came together to learn more about their faith and the connectional life of the United Methodist Church.
During our conversation, Bishop Harvey reflects on the importance of confirmation and why moments like Confirmand Day help young people better understand their place in the Church and in God’s mission. She also shares insight into the role of a Bishop in the United Methodist Church, offering a glimpse into the responsibilities of episcopal leadership and how bishops support clergy, congregations, and the wider connection.
Along the way, Bishop Harvey shares personal stories from her own journey into ministry and her path to becoming a bishop in the United Methodist Church, offering encouragement and wisdom for the next generation of leaders and disciples.
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