In this special Thanksgiving episode of Table Talk, Rev. Susan Spieth and Rev. Sharlet Panhalkar join us for a conversation about nurturing radical hospitality in United Methodist congregations. Rev. Spieth shares insights from visiting 50 churches, asking "I was a stranger. Did you welcome me?" Rev. Panhalkar introduces her four-phase model of mutual radical hospitality, developed through her Vanderbilt doctoral work, where both host and guest are valued gift bearers. Together, they explore how hospitality serves as the starting point of evangelism and discipleship. This conversation offers practical wisdom for creating welcoming communities where all people experience God's transformative love.

Did you know that in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference, 57 percent of our congregations are home to less than 100 members? In this episode of Table Talk, we explore the strengths and vibrant ministries of small membership churches. Listen to clergy and laity describe the creativity, commitment, and heart that defines the community life of a small-membership church.

Women have always played a vital role in the life of the United Methodist Church and in this episode, we talk with three clergywomen about the joys and challenges of answering the call to ministry. We explore insights from the recent TWK clergywomen survey and what it reveals about the support, struggles, and hope for women in ministry across our conference.