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ZionSphere Drops 'From the Whale' — A Gospel Hip-Hop Anthem of Redemption That Demands to Be Heard
Rocky Mount, NC faith-tech startup ZionSphere has released 'From the Whale,' a genre-defying gospel hip-hop track tied to its upcoming Jonah & The Whale VR experience. Both a full version and radio edit are now streaming everywhere — and the song is already turning heads.
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About ZionSphere (Boilerplate)
ZionSphere is a virtual reality faith experience platform born not from a business plan, but from obedience. Founder Starkey Roberson — a B2B technology builder with years of experience developing software at the intersection of business and faith — received a specific directive from the Holy Spirit to build virtual reality experiences around biblical stories. Built in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, ZionSphere immerses users in Scripture through interactive, story-driven VR experiences, launching across four platforms — VR, Web, iOS, and Android — in Summer 2026. The platform's launch title, Jonah & The Whale, places users inside one of Scripture's most powerful stories — not as observers, but as participants. ZionSphere is launching its Founding Church Partner program in Summer 2026. Learn more at www.zionsphere.world.
Press Releases
ZionSphere Drops 'From the Whale' — A Gospel Hip-Hop Anthem of Redemption That Demands to Be Heard
Rocky Mount, NC faith-tech startup ZionSphere has released 'From the Whale,' a genre-defying gospel hip-hop track tied to its upcoming Jonah & The Whale VR experience. Both a full version and radio edit are now streaming everywhere — and the song is already turning heads.
ZionSphere Launches Volunteer Program — Opening Remote & Local Opportunities for Faith-Minded Americans Ready to Serve
The faith-tech startup behind the world's first interactive VR Bible experience launches two fully remote volunteer positions — no travel, no equipment required — as part of its Open Doors Program expansion.
ZionSphere Launches In-Kind Giving Program to Bring Biblical VR to Underserved Youth
Rocky Mount faith-tech startup calls on businesses, churches, and individuals to donate VR headsets, vehicles, and services to fuel free access for underserved youth groups.
ZionSphere Open Doors Fund Now Accepting Tax-Deductible Gifts Online
ZionSphere announces that its Open Doors Program is now accepting tax-deductible gifts online through its fiscal sponsorship with the Christian Ministry Alliance. Every dollar directly sponsors free platform access for youth groups in underserved communities.
ZionSphere Secures Fiscal Sponsorship with Christian Ministry Alliance to Fund Open Doors Program, Making Donations Tax-Deductible for Youth Ministry Supporters
ZionSphere has entered a formal fiscal sponsorship agreement with the Christian Ministry Alliance, making donations tax-deductible and opening eligibility for major foundation grants — with all funds directed toward the Open Doors Program, a mission to ensure every youth can encounter Scripture regardless of their church's budget.
ZionSphere Opens Founding Church Partner Program for Summer 2026
Faith-tech startup ZionSphere announces a limited cohort of Founding Church Partners ahead of its Summer 2026 launch, offering churches early access to immersive VR biblical experiences for youth.
ZionSphere Launches Multi-Platform Virtual Reality Faith Experience Built from Rocky Mount, NC
ZionSphere — a virtual reality platform immersing youth in biblical narratives — announces its multi-platform availability and Summer 2026 public launch, representing years of multi-platform development from Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Rocky Mount Founder Builds Virtual Reality Bible Experiences After Receiving Divine Directive
Starkey Roberson didn't set out to build a VR platform. He was told to. The Rocky Mount technologist shares the origin story behind ZionSphere — an immersive faith platform built entirely from obedience.
About the Founder
Starkey Roberson
Founder & CEO, ZionSphere
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Starkey Roberson is the founder of ZionSphere — but he's quick to clarify that ZionSphere wasn't his idea. A seasoned B2B technology builder who has spent years developing software at the intersection of business and faith, Starkey received a specific directive from the Holy Spirit: build virtual reality experiences around biblical stories. He didn't arrive at ZionSphere through strategy. He arrived through obedience. The result is a platform launching across VR, Web, iOS, and Android in Summer 2026 — with 13+ biblical story experiences built from the ground up in Rocky Mount, NC, representing years of serious development investment.
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