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In this episode, we check in with Paul Prill, who served Acklen for 30 years as the preacher and many years as well as an elder. He discusses what it’s like to retire during a pandemic, his growing interest in gardening, and how much he misses taking communion in person with all of you. 

Order of Worship: Bryan Thornton: Welcome, Judges 4:1-7, and Prayer Paul Prill:  Psalm 123 Prayer J.P. Conway: Sermon on Matthew 25:14-30 (begins at 6:22) Matt Bauer: Table Talk (begins at 25:27) Nigel Fontenot: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 and Prayer Spencer Porter: announcements  (begins at 30:58)

In this episode, our minister, J.P. Conway, explores the implications of head coverings and "head" talk in 1 Corinthians 11.  Is there a sex hierarchy at creation and in the church? Is there a hierarchy between God the Father and Christ the Son? We'll be discussing this episode on our Wednesday November 18 Zoom. If you have questions or feedback, let us know.

Danny Ray Martin: Welcome,  Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25, and Prayer Andrew Sternberg:  Psalm 78:1-7 and Prayer Ryan Sullenberger: Sermon on Matthew 25:1-13 Tim Spivey: Table Talk  Matt Perkins: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Prayer Paul Spivey: announcements 

In this episode, one of our elders, Bryan Thornton explores the Corinthian church in an attempt to picture who is doing what and when. He asks what you may have asked before, "If women are praying and prophesying in chapter 11, why are they being silenced in chapter 14?"  We'll be discussing this episode on our Wednesday November 11 Zoom. If you have questions or feedback, let us know. 

Dave Wagner: Welcome, Joshua 3:7-17, and Prayer Bob Hoskins:  Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 and Prayer JP Conway: Sermon on Matthew 23:1-12 (begins at 6:31) Bodhi Dark: Table Talk (begins at 23:54) Clay Jones: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 and Prayer Brad Knapp: announcements

The elders have asked us to join them in a day of prayer and fasting on Monday November 2, the day before the election.  May we have the spiritual strength required to offer a mature, Christ-like witness in these days.

In this episode, one of our elders, Matt Perkins, takes us through the second part of “Women in the New Testament.” We’ll look at Euodia, Syntyche, Chloe, Philip’s four daughters, Lydia, and Priscilla. We’ll be discussing this episode on our Wednesday November 4 Zoom. If you have any comments, questions, or feedback, let us know. Thanks for being a part of this.

JP Conway: Welcome, Deuteronomy 34:1-12, and Prayer Spencer Porter:  Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 and Prayer JP Conway: Sermon on Matthew 22:34-46 (begins at 6:25) Ryan Sullenberger: Table Talk (begins at 26:01) Jack Sternberg: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 and Prayer Chris Church: announcements

In this episode, one of our elders, Paul Spivey begins a two-week theme on “Women in the New Testament” by specifically looking at Phoebe and Junia.  This episode will be discussed on our Wednesday October 28 Zoom. If you have any questions or feedback, reach out. Thank you for your prayer and support.

In today’s episode, guest host Elsie Spivey poses four quarantine questions to a few Acklen friends. Listen in as they discuss virtual learning, new hobbies, what they miss most about normal life, and share some book recommendations. Here you go.

Matt Perkins: Welcome, Exodus 33:12-23, and Prayer Justin Myrick:  Psalm 99 and Prayer JP Conway: Sermon on Matthew 22:15-22 (begins at 9:08) Prentice Ashford: Table Talk (begins at 25:20) Jonah Perkins: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 and Prayer Spencer Porter: Announcements

In this episode of Male and Female in Genesis through Revelation, one of our elders, Bryan Thornton, explores the Day of Pentecost. We’ll be discussing this episode during our Wednesday night Zoom on October 21. If you have any comments or questions you’d like to see discussed, please reach out. Thanks for listening and participating in this discernment.

In this episode, we sit down with Dot Eubanks, an Acklen member for 61 years. She shares how she’s been spending Sundays, what it’s like to sail across the Atlantic, why she did the church bulletin for so many years, and some encouraging words (3 words to be exact and I bet you can guess). This was my first time to use two microphones outside with masks on, and the audio quality is subpar. It’s to...

Order of Worship - Recorded on October 4, 2020 William Carothers: Podcast Welcome (begins at 1:40) Glenn McLain: In Person Welcome (begins at 6:00) J.P. Conway: Sermon (begins at 30:20) Corey Spivey: Sermon (begins at 54:28) Tyrone Moore: Communion (begins at 1:36:30) Acklen Specific Announcements: (begins at 1:41:33)

In this episode of Male and Female in Genesis through Revelation, one of our elders, Matt Perkins, looks at likely the most important woman in the entire bible, Mary the mother of Jesus. We’ll be discussing this episode during our Wednesday night Zoom on October 14. If you have any comments or questions you’d like to see discussed, please reach out. Thanks for listening and participating in this d...

Clark Christian: Welcome, Exodus 20:1-20, and Prayer Randy Spivey:  Psalm 19 and Prayer J.P. Conway: Sermon on Matthew 21:33-46 (begins at 6:06) Chris Church: Table Talk  (begins at 25:27) DJ Church: Philippians 3:4-14 and Prayer Brad Knapp: announcements (begins at 29:33)

You’re listening to our third episode on “Male and Female in Genesis through Revelation.” In this episode, our preacher, J.P. Conway, looks at the Old Testament and asks, “What Did Women Do?” While most of the Old Testament leaders and prophets are male, the female examples deserve mention. Let’s explore the meaning of what God did through Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, Ruth, Esther, and others. We’ll d...

Paul Prill: Welcome, Exodus 17:1-7, and Prayer Justin Myrick:  Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 and Prayer JP Conway: Sermon on Matthew 21:23-32 (begins at 7:19) Nigel Fontenot: Table Talk (begins at 24:30) Bryan Thornton: Philippians 2:1-13 and Prayer Spencer Porter: announcements (begins at 31:20)

You’re listening to our second episode on “Male and Female in Genesis through Revelation.” In this episode, one of our elders, Paul Spivey, explores what it’s like to live between Genesis 1-2 and Revelation 21-22. When it comes to how we understand our sex and role as a man or woman, what is a created good in Genesis 1-2 and what is part of the fall in Genesis 3?  What does it mean to see Jes...

Chris Church: Welcome, Exodus 16:2-15, and Opening Prayer Isaiah Wagner: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 and Prayer J.P. Conway: Sermon on Matthew 20:1-16 (begins at 5:18) Dave Wagner: Table Talk (begins at 19:08) Lake Porter: Philippians 1:21-30 and Closing Prayer Paul Spivey: Announcements (begins at 22:44)

Guess what church? In the midst of the pandemic, Daniel and Leighann Copeland, along with their girls, moved back to middle Tennessee after 3 years away from us. In this episode, we discuss building the Eiffel Tower, playing cards with grandparents, going back home as an adult, and learning how to be grateful. Enjoy.

Last August, our elders announced a year of discernment. A central part of this focused on a reflection of how we use our spiritual gifts, especially the gifts of women.  As you know, we were a few short months from completion when the pandemic hit. This fall on our Wednesday night zooms, we'll continue the conversation. This episode will be discussed on Wednesday September 23.

Paul Spivey: Welcome, Exodus 14:19-31, and prayer Bodhi Dark: Matthew 18:21-35 and prayer J.P. Conway: Psalm 137 Sermon (begins at 7:35) Ryan Sullenberger: Communion Meditation (begins at 26:11) Jonah Perkins: Romans 14:1-12 and prayer Brad Knapp: Announcements (begins at 30:05)

Welcome to this special episode of Checking in with the Family. Guest Host Sarah Edwards interviews one of our beloved second graders, Penny Hoskins. They discuss the joy of chocolate sauce, the solid charity work done by Barbie and friends, pandemic fashion, and backyard mermaids. Here you go.