DISCOURSE: Facilitated Conversations by Memra
Talk. Transform. Together.
Structured, guided conversations that help people speak clearly, listen well, and actually connect — no therapy, no mediation, just professional facilitation for the moments that deserve better language.
Memra’s DISCOURSE blends the everyday idea of “having an important conversation” with the linguistic meaning of discourse — the science of how language, context, and structure shape understanding. DISCOURSE equips people with a framework that brings clarity and intention to important conversations. Its value comes from being facilitated by a professional linguist who understands how language drives relationships, ensuring conversations are structured, supported, and effective.
Facilitated conversation series for couples. Designed for:
Engaged couples who want to do pre-marital counseling.
Couples navigating life transitions (newly wed, new parenthood, new family roles, etc).
Couples who are weathering consistently challenging family dynamics and/or family cultural differences.
Guided dialogue for any relationship shaped by unequal power dynamics. Designed for:
Team leaders and their teams navigating workplace changes.
Business partners with unequal roles/responsibilities.
Parents and teenagers working through the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Middle-aged adults and their elderly parents making difficult decisions about changing physical/mental abilities or end-of-life care.
⏰ Wednesdays at Noon
🗓️ March 4, March 11, March 18
🗓️ April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29
A weekly conversation series on Christian hospitality, shared care, and the growth that comes from belonging.
NEXT BOOK: The Hospitality of Need: How Depending on One Another Helps Us Heal and Grow Togetherby Kevan Chandler and Tommy Shelton
The Hospitality of Need shows how our needs can become the place where real Christian community grows. Through honest stories, Chandler and Shelton reveal how friendship deepens when we let others in, offering a practical, hopeful guide to giving and receiving care with grace.
⏰ Fridays at Noon
🗓️ March 6, March 13, March 20
🗓️ April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24
🗓️ May 1
A weekly conversation series on what helps people rebuild trust, handle tension, and stay in relationship with each other.
NEXT BOOK: Calling in: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel By Loretta Ross
Calling In shows how real change happens when we choose conversation over condemnation. Drawing on five decades of activism, Loretta Ross illustrates how accountability and compassion can coexist, offering a practical, hopeful guide for navigating conflict, repairing relationships, and staying connected even when it’s hard.
⏰ Thursdays at Noon
🗓️ March 5, March 12, March 19
🗓️ April 2, April 8, April 16, April 23, April 30
A weekly conversation series on how words, technology, and culture influence the way we live and connect.
NEXT BOOK: Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language by Adam Aleksic
Algospeak is a fast, funny look at how the internet is rewriting language in real time—from overnight slang to emoji‑based conversations to algorithms quietly shaping how we talk. Linguist‑creator Adam Aleksic blends data and internet deep dives to show how our speech, habits, and even accents are shifting in a tech‑shaped world.
