Season 13 of the 'More than Sunday' podcast explores the intersection of faith and technology and asks what it might look like to stay human in an increasingly digital world.

This season features conversations with pastors and faith leaders from the Phygital Preaching Fellowship, an initiative of Texas Methodist Foundation and Wesleyan Impact Partners, made possible through the support of the Lilly Endowment.

Host, Rohini Drake, has been part of this fellowship for the past two years, and the interviews included in the podcast were recorded in Chicago to capture real, thoughtful reflections from leaders navigating ministry in a hybrid, evolving landscape.

In this episode, we ask a question that many of us have been wrestling with lately - 'how do we know what's true online'? We hear from Rev. Mike Whang who is the founder of Oikon Studios, which creates digital and physical liturgies for spiritual formation and Rev. Nathan Webb, an Elder in the UMC and pastor of Checkpoint Church, which is an online church for nerds, geeks, and gamers. We'll also hear from Dr. Clayton Oliphint, Senior Pastor at FUMCR and Rev. Allison Jean, Pastor of Modern Worship who help us navigate these conversations with insight, curiosity, and through the lens of faith.

For more information about the voices featured on this podcast, please visit: https://www.fumcr.com/MoreThanSunday

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503 N Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080

Season 13 of the 'More Than Sunday' podcast explores the intersection of faith and technology and asks what it might look like to stay human in an increasingly digital world.

This season features conversations with pastors and faith leaders from the Phygital Preaching Fellowship, an initiative of Texas Methodist Foundation and Wesleyan Impact Partners, made possible through the support of the Lilly Endowment.

Host, Rohini Drake, has been part of this fellowship for the past two years, and the interviews included in the podcast were recorded in Chicago to capture real, thoughtful reflections from leaders navigating ministry in a hybrid, evolving landscape. In each episode, you'll also hear from Pastors Clayton and Allison, who help us navigate these conversations with insight, curiosity, and through the lens of faith.

In this first episode of the More Than Sunday podcast, we explore how online communities are reshaping faith, connection, and belonging in a digital age. We hear from Rev. Jonah P. Overton (they/them) - a queer community organizer, and the lead pastor and planter of Zao MKE Church and Rev. Rachel Gilmore, UMC Elder and Director of New and Vital Faith in the Desert Southwest Conference of the UMC, Dr. Clayton Oliphint, Senior Pastor at FUMCR and Rev. Allison Jean, Pastor of Modern Worship as they discuss hybrid ministry, the rise of online church spaces like Discord, and how technology can combat loneliness while redefining what it means to love your neighbor.

For more information about the voices featured on this podcast, please visit: https://www.fumcr.com/MoreThanSunday

First United Methodist Church Richardson welcomes people for Christ, grows people in Christ, and Serves people with Christ.

Stay connected with us:

FUMCR Website: fumcr.com

FUMCR Facebook: facebook.com/FUMCRichardson

FUMCR Instagram: instagram.com/FUMCR

FUMCR YouTube: youtube.com/FUMCR

503 N Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080

Our special "More Than Sunday" mini series follows a real-life road trip that parallels our summer worship series, Road Trip, at First United Methodist Church Richardson. Along the way, we'll reflect on the unexpected moments, sacred detours, and spiritual insights that come when we travel with intention and faith.

Whether you're tuning in from the highway or your home, these short episodes are designed to encourage, inspire, and invite you to see your own journey in a new light.

#MoreThanSunday #FUMCR #Methodist #LoveServedHere

First United Methodist Church Richardson welcomes people for Christ, grows people in Christ, and Serves people with Christ

Stay connected with us:

FUMCR Website: https://www.fumcr.com

FUMCR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FUMCRichardson

FUMCR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FUMCR

503 N Central Expressway

Richardson, TX 75080