Perspectives: First Church San Diego Pastors Podcast

Join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah as they kick off a new four-part episode series for Perspectives Pastors Podcast: “Our Money Story.” Money can break relationships. But we’re often unaware of where our money story comes from. And don’t take the time to look at it objectively to uncover areas where we could be healthier and more faithful with how we look at money. They start by looking back at Exodus to remember how God can show up and provide – often at an unexpected time or unexpected way. Listen in as these two clergy women review and discuss: If you’d like to explore this topic even deeper, we invite you to join an Our Money Story discussion group. We have groups meeting in person in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego, as well as online. We also invite you to consider the following questions:

Join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah as they kick off a new four-part episode series for Perspectives Pastors Podcast: “Our Money Story.” Money can break relationships. But we’re often unaware of where our money story comes from. And don’t take the time to look at it objectively to uncover areas where we could be healthier and more faithful with how we look at money. They start by looking back at Exodus to remember how God can show up and provide – often at an unexpected time or unexpected way. Listen in as these two clergy women review and discuss: If you’d like to explore this topic even deeper, we invite you to join an Our Money Story discussion group. We have groups meeting in person in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego, as well as online. We also invite you to consider the following questions:

Join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany as they wrap up the three-part series about travel and the Sankofa Pilgrimage, relating how we can be blessed and bless others as we move through the world. In this episode, the two pastors look at the story of Hagar, Sarai, and Abram in Genesis 16, uncovering the beauty of voices being heard when they’ve been mistreated and in pain. And they tie that back to the purpose of FUMCSD’s Sankofa Pilgrimage – recovering the voices of those we haven’t been listening to about the harsh treatment they’ve experienced in the United States. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany discuss the second half of the 2024 Sankofa Pilgrimage (be sure to listen to Episodes 31 & 32 for the full back story!). Listen in as they reflect upon the sites they visited and the ways that the pilgrims were transformed. Locations discussed in this episode include: They also include the participating pilgrims’ final thoughts – what they learned through the travels and how they’re bringing it back to their communities to bless others. As we wrap up this episode, we invite you to consider and discuss the following questions:

Join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany as they wrap up the three-part series about travel and the Sankofa Pilgrimage, relating how we can be blessed and bless others as we move through the world. In this episode, the two pastors look at the story of Hagar, Sarai, and Abram in Genesis 16, uncovering the beauty of voices being heard when they’ve been mistreated and in pain. And they tie that back to the purpose of FUMCSD’s Sankofa Pilgrimage – recovering the voices of those we haven’t been listening to about the harsh treatment they’ve experienced in the United States. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany discuss the second half of the 2024 Sankofa Pilgrimage (be sure to listen to Episodes 31 & 32 for the full back story!). Listen in as they reflect upon the sites they visited and the ways that the pilgrims were transformed. Locations discussed in this episode include: They also include the participating pilgrims’ final thoughts – what they learned through the travels and how they’re bringing it back to their communities to bless others. As we wrap up this episode, we invite you to consider and discuss the following questions:

Join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany as they wrap up the three-part series about travel and the Sankofa Pilgrimage, relating how we can be blessed and bless others as we move through the world. In this episode, the two pastors look at the story of Hagar, Sarai, and Abram in Genesis 16, uncovering the beauty of voices being heard when they’ve been mistreated and in pain. And they tie that back to the purpose of FUMCSD’s Sankofa Pilgrimage – recovering the voices of those we haven’t been listening to about the harsh treatment they’ve experienced in the United States. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany discuss the second half of the 2024 Sankofa Pilgrimage (be sure to listen to Episodes 31 & 32 for the full back story!). Listen in as they reflect upon the sites they visited and the ways that the pilgrims were transformed. Locations discussed in this episode include: They also include the participating pilgrims’ final thoughts – what they learned through the travels and how they’re bringing it back to their communities to bless others. As we wrap up this episode, we invite you to consider and discuss the following questions:

Join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany as they wrap up the three-part series about travel and the Sankofa Pilgrimage, relating how we can be blessed and bless others as we move through the world. In this episode, the two pastors look at the story of Hagar, Sarai, and Abram in Genesis 16, uncovering the beauty of voices being heard when they’ve been mistreated and in pain. And they tie that back to the purpose of FUMCSD’s Sankofa Pilgrimage – recovering the voices of those we haven’t been listening to about the harsh treatment they’ve experienced in the United States. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany discuss the second half of the 2024 Sankofa Pilgrimage (be sure to listen to Episodes 31 & 32 for the full back story!). Listen in as they reflect upon the sites they visited and the ways that the pilgrims were transformed. Locations discussed in this episode include: They also include the participating pilgrims’ final thoughts – what they learned through the travels and how they’re bringing it back to their communities to bless others. As we wrap up this episode, we invite you to consider and discuss the following questions:

In this episode of Perspectives Podcast, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany are back, continuing their discussion of how travel changes us, and specifically how the Sankofa Pilgrimage of First Church San Diego has been changing participants’ perspectives on racism throughout US history, including the experiences of many groups throughout the country today. The two clergywomen take a look at the journey that they took along with 24 pilgrims in July 2024 through northeastern states to look at America’s origin story and how our northern states played a role in racism in the United States. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany detail the sites explored through the first half of this year’s pilgrimage, along with reactions from the pilgrims, captured throughout their travels. Sites discussed in this episode include: Tune in to learn about where they went, why, and how it changed or expanded everyone’s viewpoints. And be sure to come back next week when they discuss the second half of the trip.

In this episode of Perspectives Podcast, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany are back, continuing their discussion of how travel changes us, and specifically how the Sankofa Pilgrimage of First Church San Diego has been changing participants’ perspectives on racism throughout US history, including the experiences of many groups throughout the country today. The two clergywomen take a look at the journey that they took along with 24 pilgrims in July 2024 through northeastern states to look at America’s origin story and how our northern states played a role in racism in the United States. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany detail the sites explored through the first half of this year’s pilgrimage, along with reactions from the pilgrims, captured throughout their travels. Sites discussed in this episode include: Tune in to learn about where they went, why, and how it changed or expanded everyone’s viewpoints. And be sure to come back next week when they discuss the second half of the trip.

In this episode of Perspectives Podcast, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany are back, continuing their discussion of how travel changes us, and specifically how the Sankofa Pilgrimage of First Church San Diego has been changing participants’ perspectives on racism throughout US history, including the experiences of many groups throughout the country today. The two clergywomen take a look at the journey that they took along with 24 pilgrims in July 2024 through northeastern states to look at America’s origin story and how our northern states played a role in racism in the United States. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany detail the sites explored through the first half of this year’s pilgrimage, along with reactions from the pilgrims, captured throughout their travels. Sites discussed in this episode include: Tune in to learn about where they went, why, and how it changed or expanded everyone’s viewpoints. And be sure to come back next week when they discuss the second half of the trip.

In this episode of Perspectives Podcast, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany are back, continuing their discussion of how travel changes us, and specifically how the Sankofa Pilgrimage of First Church San Diego has been changing participants’ perspectives on racism throughout US history, including the experiences of many groups throughout the country today. The two clergywomen take a look at the journey that they took along with 24 pilgrims in July 2024 through northeastern states to look at America’s origin story and how our northern states played a role in racism in the United States. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany detail the sites explored through the first half of this year’s pilgrimage, along with reactions from the pilgrims, captured throughout their travels. Sites discussed in this episode include: Tune in to learn about where they went, why, and how it changed or expanded everyone’s viewpoints. And be sure to come back next week when they discuss the second half of the trip.

Join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany as they kick off a new 3-episode topic for Perspectives Pastors Podcast – The World Calls. We Travel. – exploring the way that travel takes us to new places and changes us. They start with the story of Abram and Sarai embarking on a journey of faith after being called to travel 600 miles to settle somewhere new (Genesis 12:1-6). It’s a trip that humbles, and grows, and changes you into a new person. Much like the Sankofa Pilgrimage, a travel and learning experience led by First Church San Diego to help uncover the dynamics of racism throughout US history, and today. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany share the origin and mission of the Sankofa Pilgrimage and provide a look back on the 2023 journey, discussing the sites visited and how the route was chosen. If you’d like to go deeper with this topic, we invite you to ponder the following questions: And be sure to catch the next two episodes to learn about the journey the pilgrims took for the 2024 Sankofa trip.

Join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany as they kick off a new 3-episode topic for Perspectives Pastors Podcast – The World Calls. We Travel. – exploring the way that travel takes us to new places and changes us. They start with the story of Abram and Sarai embarking on a journey of faith after being called to travel 600 miles to settle somewhere new (Genesis 12:1-6). It’s a trip that humbles, and grows, and changes you into a new person. Much like the Sankofa Pilgrimage, a travel and learning experience led by First Church San Diego to help uncover the dynamics of racism throughout US history, and today. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany share the origin and mission of the Sankofa Pilgrimage and provide a look back on the 2023 journey, discussing the sites visited and how the route was chosen. If you’d like to go deeper with this topic, we invite you to ponder the following questions: And be sure to catch the next two episodes to learn about the journey the pilgrims took for the 2024 Sankofa trip.

Join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany as they kick off a new 3-episode topic for Perspectives Pastors Podcast – The World Calls. We Travel. – exploring the way that travel takes us to new places and changes us. They start with the story of Abram and Sarai embarking on a journey of faith after being called to travel 600 miles to settle somewhere new (Genesis 12:1-6). It’s a trip that humbles, and grows, and changes you into a new person. Much like the Sankofa Pilgrimage, a travel and learning experience led by First Church San Diego to help uncover the dynamics of racism throughout US history, and today. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany share the origin and mission of the Sankofa Pilgrimage and provide a look back on the 2023 journey, discussing the sites visited and how the route was chosen. If you’d like to go deeper with this topic, we invite you to ponder the following questions: And be sure to catch the next two episodes to learn about the journey the pilgrims took for the 2024 Sankofa trip.

Join Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany as they kick off a new 3-episode topic for Perspectives Pastors Podcast – The World Calls. We Travel. – exploring the way that travel takes us to new places and changes us. They start with the story of Abram and Sarai embarking on a journey of faith after being called to travel 600 miles to settle somewhere new (Genesis 12:1-6). It’s a trip that humbles, and grows, and changes you into a new person. Much like the Sankofa Pilgrimage, a travel and learning experience led by First Church San Diego to help uncover the dynamics of racism throughout US history, and today. Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany share the origin and mission of the Sankofa Pilgrimage and provide a look back on the 2023 journey, discussing the sites visited and how the route was chosen. If you’d like to go deeper with this topic, we invite you to ponder the following questions: And be sure to catch the next two episodes to learn about the journey the pilgrims took for the 2024 Sankofa trip.

Join Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah as they wrap up our current multi-episode topic: Knowing Yourself & Others. They’re examining the story of Naomi and Ruth through the lens of the question: “Where do we go from here?” Ruth and Naomi are grieving the lost of their male family members, left with no social or financial capital, and are unanchored in the world. Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah use that biblical story to look at the status of the Church today. With the advent of new technologies and the increasing busyness of life, there are more choices and variables than ever before – further fragmenting and diminishing the number of congregants at each church. Listen in as these two clergy women of First United Methodist Church of San Diego give their take on the future of the Church and the opportunities that unfold when we let go of the past, live in the realities of the present, and pave the way for a new reality. Our weekly Bible Study discussion group, Convergence, is currently taking a break for Summer. But we invite you to ponder and discuss the following questions with your friends and family:

Join Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah as they wrap up our current multi-episode topic: Knowing Yourself & Others. They’re examining the story of Naomi and Ruth through the lens of the question: “Where do we go from here?” Ruth and Naomi are grieving the lost of their male family members, left with no social or financial capital, and are unanchored in the world. Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah use that biblical story to look at the status of the Church today. With the advent of new technologies and the increasing busyness of life, there are more choices and variables than ever before – further fragmenting and diminishing the number of congregants at each church. Listen in as these two clergy women of First United Methodist Church of San Diego give their take on the future of the Church and the opportunities that unfold when we let go of the past, live in the realities of the present, and pave the way for a new reality. Our weekly Bible Study discussion group, Convergence, is currently taking a break for Summer. But we invite you to ponder and discuss the following questions with your friends and family:

Join Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah as they wrap up our current multi-episode topic: Knowing Yourself & Others. They’re examining the story of Naomi and Ruth through the lens of the question: “Where do we go from here?” Ruth and Naomi are grieving the lost of their male family members, left with no social or financial capital, and are unanchored in the world. Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah use that biblical story to look at the status of the Church today. With the advent of new technologies and the increasing busyness of life, there are more choices and variables than ever before – further fragmenting and diminishing the number of congregants at each church. Listen in as these two clergy women of First United Methodist Church of San Diego give their take on the future of the Church and the opportunities that unfold when we let go of the past, live in the realities of the present, and pave the way for a new reality. Our weekly Bible Study discussion group, Convergence, is currently taking a break for Summer. But we invite you to ponder and discuss the following questions with your friends and family:

Join Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah as they wrap up our current multi-episode topic: Knowing Yourself & Others. They’re examining the story of Naomi and Ruth through the lens of the question: “Where do we go from here?” Ruth and Naomi are grieving the lost of their male family members, left with no social or financial capital, and are unanchored in the world. Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah use that biblical story to look at the status of the Church today. With the advent of new technologies and the increasing busyness of life, there are more choices and variables than ever before – further fragmenting and diminishing the number of congregants at each church. Listen in as these two clergy women of First United Methodist Church of San Diego give their take on the future of the Church and the opportunities that unfold when we let go of the past, live in the realities of the present, and pave the way for a new reality. Our weekly Bible Study discussion group, Convergence, is currently taking a break for Summer. But we invite you to ponder and discuss the following questions with your friends and family:

Join us for this week’s episode of Perspectives Pastors Podcast, as Rev. Trudy talks with Sheilah Cameron, Director of New Life Counseling Center about the right way to ask what someone needs. Sheilah helps us uncover the right ways to ask about others’ needs – something we often don’t do well in our rushed, busy culture. It’s a conversation that’s inspired by the Book of Job. Job’s friends show up when their friend is in need – but perhaps aren’t so helpful or comforting with the way they present themselves. Listen in as Rev. Trudy and Sheilah discuss: It’s a continuation of our conversation about how to deepen our relationships with strangers, those we barely know, and those we’d like to know even better. Check back next week as we wrap up the discussion.

Join us for this week’s episode of Perspectives Pastors Podcast, as Rev. Trudy talks with Sheilah Cameron, Director of New Life Counseling Center about the right way to ask what someone needs. Sheilah helps us uncover the right ways to ask about others’ needs – something we often don’t do well in our rushed, busy culture. It’s a conversation that’s inspired by the Book of Job. Job’s friends show up when their friend is in need – but perhaps aren’t so helpful or comforting with the way they present themselves. Listen in as Rev. Trudy and Sheilah discuss: It’s a continuation of our conversation about how to deepen our relationships with strangers, those we barely know, and those we’d like to know even better. Check back next week as we wrap up the discussion.