Akin Huddle

Episode 19 continues the conversation with Jimmy Scroggins on raising sons toward biblical manhood in a world of constant temptation. Jimmy offers practical wisdom on fighting passivity, talking to kids about sexuality early and often, managing technology and social media, and modeling the balance of being both tough and tender. The conversation closes with his one-minute charge to any young fathe...

Episode 18 welcomes special guest Jimmy Scroggins, a longtime family friend and former youth pastor to the Akin brothers, for a conversation about biblical manhood. After sharing his testimony and call to ministry, Jimmy and the family explore what Scripture says about masculinity, how to raise sons with both toughness and tenderness, and why godly manhood is rooted in character and service rather...

Episode seventeen explores why legacy is caught, not taught, and how a leader's example shapes the next generation far more than words ever could. Danny reflects on the many in ministry who begin well but fail to finish, and the brothers discuss why integrity, marriage, and character are the qualities that truly get passed down. Along the way, they offer honest encouragement to parents, acknow...

Episode sixteen explores how to make your home a fun and joyful place. Danny and his sons talk about why laughter, play, and shared time matter, reminding parents that broken things can be replaced but time with children and grandchildren cannot. Along the way, they share how investing intentional time together has made their homes places where kids, and even their friends, love to be. The Akin Hu...

This episode continues the Akins' conversation on social media, focusing on how parents can wisely navigate phones, devices, and apps with their children. Danny and his four sons share what they've learned about delaying smartphones and social media, setting clear boundaries, and preparing kids to make godly decisions for the day they leave home. Before digging in, the family opens with a lively r...

This episode gathers the five Akins to talk about the Southern Baptist Convention. After swapping favorite and funny convention memories, they look ahead to SBC 2026, walking through the presidential election between Josh Powell and Willy Rice and the proposed Mohler amendment on the role of women in pastoral ministry. The conversation closes by returning to the heart of it all, why the SBC exists...

Episode thirteen opens with the brothers reliving Dan Hurley's now-infamous near-headbutt of a referee at the end of the UConn-Duke Elite Eight game, before turning to the main topic of how Christians should think about social media. The brothers share how each of them personally navigates platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram, with Tim explaining why he stepped away entirely and Dad reflectin...

This episode tackles "the talk," exploring how to have honest, biblical conversations with children about gender, sex, and marriage in a culture that increasingly pushes back against God's design. The brothers share practical strategies they've used in their own homes, including Tim's tradition of taking each child away for a two-or three-day trip at age ten to walk through p...

Episode eleven centers on how to choose a local church, with practical wisdom drawn from years of ministry experience. The brothers discuss the marks of a healthy church to look for, the balance between finding a good fit for your family and serving where you're planted, and how to leave well when proximity, life stage, or new opportunities make a move necessary. The Akin Huddle Podcast is pre...

Episode ten gathers the five Akins for a conversation on biblical manhood and what it looks like to raise godly sons in a culture confused about masculinity. The brothers reflect on the non-negotiables of Christian manhood, push back against both passivity and posturing, and talk about cultivating courage, conviction, humility, and responsibility in their boys. Along the way they share a few stori...

Episode nine focuses on how parents can navigate children's education and discipleship across the range of school options: public, private, classical, and homeschool. The brothers share from their own experiences as both students and parents, reflecting on what shaped them growing up and how home, church, and school can work together to raise kids who know and follow Christ. Along the way, the...

Episode eight explores the idea that the home is the first seminary, asking how discipleship happens outside of formal ministry structures. The Akins share practical and theological reflections on how parents can faithfully pass faith to their children through the rhythms of daily family life, drawing on texts like Deuteronomy 6 and Jeremiah 29. Danny closes by sharing the advice he gives seminary...

Episode seven continues the conversation with David Pollack, picking up on habits, friendship, and the faith commitments that shaped his career at Georgia and beyond. The episode closes with David sharing openly about his wife Lindsay's ongoing battle with brain cancer, the cross they've been called to carry, and the ways God has used a season of suffering to deepen his faith and reshape h...

Episode six is part one of an interview with David Pollack, three-time All-American at the University of Georgia, former Cincinnati Bengal, and author of Every Day Counts. The conversation covers David's journey to faith through a high school teacher and a church lock-in, the role his wife played in softening his heart toward the gospel, and the moment he led his mother to Christ over the phone du...

Episode five introduces Tim Akin, the youngest of the brothers, who shares how he came to faith as a young child through a simple, gospel-centered conversation with his parents on the family couch. The family then turns to the increasingly complex world of travel sports, wrestling honestly with how Christian parents can navigate athletic culture without sacrificing the local church, family rhythms...

Episode four centers on Paul Akin's story, tracing his call to ministry from curious middle child to missionary in East Africa and the Middle East to Provost at Southern Seminary. The brothers and Danny then discuss how ministry affects family life, sharing honest wisdom on navigating moves with kids and protecting your home from the hard side of church leadership. The Akin Huddle Podcast is p...

Episode three focuses on Jon Akin’s story of faith, ministry, and family. The conversation then explores whether children are a burden or a blessing, offering a Christian perspective on parenting, sacrifice, and the lasting joy of investing in the next generation. The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. Southern Seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders for a lifetime...

Episode two centers on Nate Akin’s story of coming to faith in Christ, rebellion, repentance, and ministry. Along the way, the family reflects on holiday traditions, life in a pastor’s home, and the ways their parents helped make church, family, and following Christ a joyful part of everyday life. For more resources, visit danielakin.com The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. S...

Episode one introduces the five hosts and explains why they started the podcast. Danny talks about coming to faith, sensing a call to ministry, and how God redirected his life from sports into training pastors and serving the church. The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. Southern Seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. To learn...