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

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