More Than Sunday

In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Brundage, Executive Director of Housing Stability and SVP of Community Impact for United Way Dallas. As a fierce advocate for affordable housing and ending homelessness, Ashley has led work that has transformed the local rehousing system and is a changemaker in the housing sector. She truly believes that a stable home provides the foundation by which everyone can be successful. Currently she serves on the Boards of Directors for the Dallas Housing Coalition, Housing Forward, the All Neighbors Coalition, and the Dallas Area Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness. Please join us for this exciting conversation on the tangible ways we can use our different gifts, talents, and resources to be a force for good in our communities.

For more information about the resources mentioned in this podcast, please visit: fumcr.com/MoreThanSunday

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

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503 N Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080

In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we sit down with Wayne Walker, who serves as the CEO and Pastor to the homeless at OurCalling. In 2001, Wayne, along with his wife Carolyn, started serving the homeless community in Dallas and founded OurCalling in 2009. Please join us as Wayne shares how utilizing cooperative collaboration is an incredibly effective way to serve the needs of our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

For more information about the resources mentioned in this podcast, please visit: 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

In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we sit down with Norm Hitzges, Dallas sports radio icon, member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame and who now hosts a daily podcast called, “Just Wondering…with Norm Hitzges”. He also hosts “Norm-A-Thon'' which is an 18-hour marathon broadcast which has raised over $9 million for Austin Street Center. Please join us as Norm shares a very personal story from his past as well as his encouragement and ideas for how you can help your neighbor in need. 

For more information about the resources mentioned in this podcast, please visit: 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

In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we sit down with Chris and Ashlee Kleinert, the recipients of the 2024 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, who are known for their advocacy and philanthropic engagement throughout the DFW metroplex. They also founded the Good Foundation and Ruthie's Fueled By Good, a “food truck for good”. Their mission is to serve those in need of a chance for recovery and a fresh start. Please join us for this conversation as we learn what it means to be a more effective advocate for our neighbors in need.

For more information about the resources mentioned in this podcast, please visit: 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

In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we sit down with Dustin Perkins, the Senior Director of Client Solutions & Strategy at Austin Street Center, who has been actively involved in social services since 2004 and in Dallas’ homeless services system for a decade. Please join us for this conversation as we discuss some myths of homelessness and in order to better understand how we can be a part of truly ending homelessness.

For more information about the resources mentioned in this podcast, please visit: 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

In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Proctor, a former ASC client to learn more about Austin Street Center and how we can contribute to ‘help them home’.

For more information about the resources mentioned in this podcast, please visit: 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

The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Clayton Oliphint and guest co-host Eric Czechowski to explore what it means to be an influencer and how our surroundings can be influencing us. Please join us for this exciting conversation as we discover how important it is to be mindful of our influences and learn how powerful the impact of our own influence is on the world around us.

For more information about 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: https://www.fumcr.com

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

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

FUMCR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FUMCR

503 N Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080

The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Rev. Jessie Light-Wells and guest co-host Eric Czechowski to learn more about UKirk SMU and how providing grace, understanding and support can lead to beautiful growth both personally and in relationships. Please join us for this conversation as we explore how cultivating a culture of intentionally resting, embracing curiosity, and sharing the gift of your presence can create a strong spiritual community.

For more information about 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: https://www.fumcr.com

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

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

FUMCR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FUMCR

503 N Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080

The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center and Pastor Clayton to learn more about how Austin Street Center supports those in need of safe temporary housing as they work towards their goal of permanent housing. Please join us in this transformative and educational conversation as we explore their work, mission, and how we can be of better service to those in need.

For more information about 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: https://www.fumcr.com

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

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

FUMCR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FUMCR

503 N Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080

This episode of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Hollis and Blake of the “To Be Like Me” organization, which is a trailblazing group dedicated to educating children about different types of disabilities. Please join us in this enlightening and heart-warming conversation as we explore their impactful initiatives, share inspiring stories, and discuss how we can all contribute to a more inclusive world.

For more information about 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: https://www.fumcr.com

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

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

FUMCR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FUMCR

503 N Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080