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Welcome to More Than Sunday - a weekly podcast where we'll take a deeper dive into the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. Each week we address a different topic, dig into scripture, and talk with some truly remarkable people about their experiences in faith and life.

More Than Sunday First United Methodist Church Richardson

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 54 Ratings

Welcome to More Than Sunday - a weekly podcast where we'll take a deeper dive into the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. Each week we address a different topic, dig into scripture, and talk with some truly remarkable people about their experiences in faith and life.

    Homeless but not hopeless: A conversation with Norm Hitzges

    Homeless but not hopeless: A conversation with Norm Hitzges

    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

    • 33 min
    What can I do to help end homelessness? | Chris & Ashlee Kleinert

    What can I do to help end homelessness? | Chris & Ashlee Kleinert

    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

    • 32 min
    What am I misunderstanding about homelessness? | Dustin Perkins

    What am I misunderstanding about homelessness? | Dustin Perkins

    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

    • 30 min
    What happens at Austin Street Center? | Anthony Proctor & Daniel Roby

    What happens at Austin Street Center? | Anthony Proctor & Daniel Roby

    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

    • 20 min
    How can I become an influencer? | Dr. Clayton Oliphint

    How can I become an influencer? | Dr. Clayton Oliphint

    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

    • 33 min
    How can I be curious and not judgemental? | Rev. Jessie Light-Wells

    How can I be curious and not judgemental? | Rev. Jessie Light-Wells

    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

    • 25 min

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