Table Talk

Continuing our Easter series on Table Talk, this week Stuart Rothberg joins Betsy Thompson to talk about Passover. What does Passover actually have to do with Easter? Why are they not celebrated at the same time? And what is the significance of Passover? Get the answers to these questions and more on Table Talk.

This week on Table Talk, we begin a walk toward Easter with some of Sagemont's pastoral staff. We start with a look at Palm Sunday. What was the significance of that event? What were the emotions involved in the various types of participants? Join Betsy Thompson and Wes Holloman as they consider the importance of Palm Sunday.

Sara Gonzales and her family have been at Sagemont for over 30 years. But from the very beginning of her time here and as a Christian, she had a passion for women and to see God do incredible things through women she knows. Watch this week's Table Talk as Sara and Betsy Thompson talk about Sara's journey and how women's discipleship has played a huge role in her life.

What does it mean to be a disciple? How do you become one? On today's Table Talk, Betsy Thompson and Laurie Cole talk about discipleship and the importance of it at every stage of life.

Laura Romans is a business owner in the Pearland area. However, she unashamedly uses her business as an opportunity to minister to her clients. Because of that, she has become a trusted resource when those who know her are in need. Watch this week's Table Talk as she shares her story with Betsy Thompson.

This week on Table Talk, Betsy Thompson and Jason Ryan sat down to chat about their recent trip to Kenya. Sagemont has a long history with the people in Kibera, a slum area in Nairobi, but for the first time, the church sent a group of men along with the women. Hear about the new opportunities this dynamic opens up, and pray about how YOU will GO share the gospel as one of your own next steps in f...

On April 27, the Sunday after Easter, Sagemont will be moving to a three-service structure on Sunday mornings. On this week's Table Talk, Betsy Thompson visits with Chuck Davenport to discuss what this schedule change means and the opportunities it opens up.

Table Talk is finally back for 2025! In this episode, Pastor Levi Skipper and Betsy Thompson discuss the "Next Step" series that just finished this past Sunday along with some of the plans for the new 3-service schedule that begins after Easter. We can't wait to see what God does in 2025 at Sagemont! It's an exciting time for sure!

As believers, we are called to display unity in Christ with others, even when it is hard. The Christmas season tends to provide opportunities to test unity sometimes as we share the holidays with difficult relationships. On this week's Table Talk, Betsy Thompson and Andrea Parker talk about ways to show unity with others, giving honor and glory to Jesus in the process.

As we move into the Christmas season, Betsy Thompson and Adrienne Gutierrez talk about the importance of unity with God. While schedules and festivities can keep us all busy, are we being intentional about spending time in His presence? Watch this week's edition of Table Talk for some good biblical insight.

Sandy Upshaw has been an active member at Sagemont for well over 50 years. On this week's episode of Table Talk, she shares her story with Betsy Thompson or how God has worked in her life through all these years.

On this edition of Table Talk, Betsy Thompson talks with Abigail Hardy about representing Jesus as a teacher in public schools. Hear Abigail's story and the ways she works to be living proof of a loving God to junior high students in a local school.

In today's political landscape, some might wonder if it's possible to represent Jesus in a world that fiercely rejects him. On today's Table Talk, Betsy Thompson talks with Pearland's Mayor Kevin Cole about serving in government as a believer and the opportunities and responsibilities that entails.

On October 7, 2023, life changed for all living in Israel when the terrorist group Hamas killed hundreds of innocent people and kidnapped hundreds more. Now, one year later, the conflict has not only not resolved but has intensified with the latest round of attacks. On this week's episode of Table Talk, Stuart Rothberg is back to talk with Betsy Thompson about the current state of affairs in Israe...

On this week's Table Talk, we turn the table on Betsy! Listen as the interviewer becomes the interviewee! Luke Wilbanks joins Betsy Thompson to talk about Betsy's life, her ministry at Sagemont, and her family's new stage as empty nesters.

Spending time with the Lord through prayer and reading the Bible are certainly spiritual disciplines all believers should do regularly. However, sometimes the "rules" created to help facilitate those disciplines don't work out for one reason or another, creating guilt for those who feel like they fail. On this week's Table Talk, Betsy Thompson and Emily Ryan talk about Emily's new book, "Guilt Fre...

Lázaro Riesgo serves as pastor of our Spanish congregation, but on this week's edition of Table Talk, he and Betsy Thompson talk about a new book he has written, "Contrasts." With English and Spanish versions available, it is meant to be a tool for all to aid in your discipleship.

James Bouvier and his family are longtime members and Connect Group leaders at Sagemont. And, although his career was in mechanical engineering, the Lord guided James to write two different books in order to point people to Him. On this week's Table Talk, Betsy Thompson and James talk about the process that resulted in these books.

Charles Savelle not only is a seminary professor and Connect Group teacher, but he also enjoys going on archaeological digs in Israel! On this week's episode of Table Talk, he and Betsy Thompson talk about those experiences and how they impact us as believers.

On this week's episode of Table Talk, Betsy Horn Thompson and Allison Hipps talk about the fall lineup in Midweek and other Bible studies at Sagemont. There are so many options for you - there is bound to be something that piques your interest! You can find info on Midweek studies at https://www.sagemontchurch.org/midweek/ . Everything begins the week of August 26, so check it out and register tod...

As we wind up the summer and our Table Talk series on Connect Groups, this week Betsy Thompson talks with Cyndy Butcher about her Connect Group, Thrive. Hear about Cyndy's passion for the group and how important the members and their Bible study have become in her life and the lives of each other. Tune in for a fun episode of Table Talk!

Today, Betsy Thompson sits down with Pastor Levi Skipper to check in on how he and his family are doing now that his first six months at Sagemont are behind him. Enjoy this fun and honest conversation with our pastor on this week's edition of Table Talk!

While not a paid vocational minister, Cliff Neel is called to and engaged in ministry full-time. He teaches in the Common Grounds Connect Group on Sundays, but works to evangelize and minister to those around him everywhere he goes the rest of the week. Get to know Cliff and hear his story as he and Betsy Thompson chat on this week's edition of Table Talk.

On this week's edition of Table Talk, Garry and Karen King talk about the importance of being connected within the church. Even as they have moved around the country and internationally, they have prioritized finding connections through their churches for their continued growth and ministry. Watch as Betsy Thompson and the Kings continue our summer series on Connect Groups.

On this week's installment of Table Talk, Betsy Thompson continues the series on Connect Groups. In this one, she sits down with Emily Kerr. Emily and her husband, Travis, direct the Sowing Faith Connect Group for parents with young children. Being connected is so important for many reasons and at all ages/stages of life. Join Betsy and Emily at the table!