Welcome to the More Than Sunday Podcast, where we dive deeper into the conversations that matter. In this seasonal podcast, we invite guests from our vibrant community to explore tough questions and share inspiring stories. Each episode shines a light on the important work being done to uplift those around us. Whether you're seeking answers, inspiration, or simply a sense of community, we hope you join us for the conversation. In season 10, which we're calling Love Served Here, we took the show on the road to chat with local restaurants and organizations to hear stories of how they're using food to bring people together.
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 the final episode of this season, we ask a question that many of us have been wrestling with lately - 'what is the future of faith'? We hear again from Rev. Rachel Gilmore and Dr. Tamice Spencer-Helms, who is a teacher, theologian and creator of the Black Modern Mystic podcast to find out what they think is driving younger generations to explore faith in online spaces. 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
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
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503 N Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080
29 Apr 2026
Why is it easier to make friends online?
Host Rohini Drake interviews Rev. Jonah Overton, Rev. Nathan Webb, Dr. Clayton Oliphint, and Rev. Allison Jean about why forming friendships online feels easier than in person.
22 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Is the truth out there?
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
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
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What is the future of faith?
Published 6 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And so I hope that we're creating those spaces in person, online, in any way we can where people can be who they are. Yeah. You know, I think don't try to be something you're not. And I think sometimes churches, in an effort to draw young people into the church, it's like, let's try to be a cool church and we're going to do this and we're going to do that. It's like, be who you are, you know, be real, be what you are. And I do like that we are a church that really where people can bring questions, and we don't always have the answers. And it's important for us to be able to say, you know, this is where I am, but I don't know. […]
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