Athens Church Podcast

In this message, Bob and Linda Lotich kick off a new series called Money Talks, where they share their journey from financial pressure to freedom, showing how humility, dependence on God, and faithful obedience led to breakthrough. Rooted in 2 Chronicles 20, they remind us that while God fights our battles, He invites us to take steps of faith and obedience. This message challenges us to trust God...

In this message, Sean Seay reminds us that Christmas is about more than traditions or perfection—it’s about Jesus coming for imperfect people. He shares that Jesus didn’t come to judge us, but to rescue us and show us how deeply God loves us. And this Christmas, we’re invited to receive that love and allow Jesus to lead every part of our lives.

In this message, Stephen Sowell explores the chaos that so often surrounds our families at Christmas and the deep longing all of us have for peace. Through Mary’s story in Luke 1, we discover that peace isn’t found by controlling our circumstances, but by surrendering them to God. The Bible recounts Jesus’ family tree - a lineage filled with outsiders, messiness, scandals, and deeply flawed people...

In this message, Clay Scroggins looks at the name Immanuel: God With Us in our Family Tree series and unpacks a life-giving truth: God doesn’t wait for our lives or families to get cleaned up before He shows up. He steps into the mess with us. The Bible recounts Jesus’ family tree - a lineage filled with outsiders, messiness, scandals, and deeply flawed people. From the lives of these complicated...

In this week's message, Josh Bayne dove into the story of Philip and the Ethiopian, and explained that, when we’re willing to be interruptible and intentional, God can use us to guide others to life in Jesus.  What is the church, really? Have you ever wondered when it all began and what it was meant to be from the start? In this Sunday morning teaching series, we’ll journey through the book of Act...

In this week's message, Sean Seay continued our series, Acts: The Church on the Move, by challenging us to pray for courage and boldness, just as the first church did. In this Sunday morning teaching series, we’ll journey through the book of Acts to see how the church was born and how the movement of Jesus spread across the world. Together, we’ll discover that the church isn’t just something we go...

In this week's message, Clay Scroggins continued our series Acts: The Church on the Move by explaining what the early Church was all about: staying close to people, serving those around you, and sharing what you have. What is the church, really? Have you ever wondered when it all began and what it was meant to be from the start? In this Sunday morning teaching series, we’ll journey through the boo...

In this week's message, Sean Seay kicked off our new series Acts: The Church on the Move by walking through the moment that started the movement of the Church, and challenging us that we are key players in God’s worldwide movement. What is the church, really? Have you ever wondered when it all began and what it was meant to be from the start? In this Sunday morning teaching series, we’ll journey t...

In this week's message, Bronson Crawford and Stephen Sowell lead us in ways we can show love to those in the Athens community during Athens, I Love You® season. Athens, I Love You® is a season of generosity that shows the love of God to the people of our city in tangible ways by partnering with nonprofits who are making a difference. Join us as we Love Serve Give!

In this week's message, Josh Bayne concluded our Chasing the Good Life series by challenging us: What do you need to sacrifice to follow Jesus instead of the good life? We’re all chasing something. From childhood dreams to adult goals, we’re wired to pursue “the good life.” But what if the life we’re chasing is actually exhausting us instead of satisfying us?

In this week's message, Sean Seay continued our Chasing the Good Life series by reminding us that while all of us have a picture of the life we want — more money, more love, more experiences — the chase often leaves us exhausted, envious, and discontent. We’re all chasing something. From childhood dreams to adult goals, we’re wired to pursue “the good life.” But what if the life we’re chasing is a...

In this message, Clay Scroggins continues our Chasing the Good Life series, showing why denial keeps us stuck and honesty is the first step toward real freedom. He’ll challenge us to face what we’ve been avoiding, invite God’s grace in, and start living the abundant life Jesus promises. We’re all chasing something. From childhood dreams to adult goals, we’re wired to pursue “the good life.” But wh...

In this week's message, Josh Bayne unpacks Jesus’ words about greed and possessions in a way that just might change how you see your stuff and your life. We’re all chasing something. From childhood dreams to adult goals, we’re wired to pursue “the good life.” But what if the life we’re chasing is actually exhausting us instead of satisfying us?

In this week's message, Clay Scroggins continues the Chasing the Good Life series with another big question: What if the thing keeping us from the life we want isn’t our circumstances, but our sense of entitlement? We’re all chasing something. From childhood dreams to adult goals, we’re wired to pursue “the good life.” But what if the life we’re chasing is actually exhausting us instead of satisfy...

In this week’s message, Josh Bayne unpacks how to build a failure-proof identity that isn’t tied to success or failure, but to something unshakable. We’re all chasing something. From childhood dreams to adult goals, we’re wired to pursue “the good life.” But what if the life we’re chasing is actually exhausting us instead of satisfying us?

In this message, Sean Seay explores how culture tells us the good life should be fast and easy, but the abundant life Jesus offers, the life that truly satisfies, is slow, faithful, and lasting. We’re all chasing something. From childhood dreams to adult goals, we’re wired to pursue “the good life.” But what if the life we’re chasing is actually exhausting us instead of satisfying us? 

In this message, Josh Bayne explores how, instead of endlessly climbing ladders that won’t deliver, we’re invited to bring our desires and restlessness to Jesus, who offers lasting fulfillment and purpose. We’re all chasing something. From childhood dreams to adult goals, we’re wired to pursue “the good life.” But what if the life we’re chasing is actually exhausting us instead of satisfying us? 

We’re all chasing something. From childhood dreams to adult goals, we’re wired to pursue “the good life.” But what if the life we’re chasing is actually exhausting us instead of satisfying us? In this message, Sean Seay explores why the version of success our culture promotes always feels just out of reach, and how Jesus offers us something better: a rich and satisfying life we don’t have to chase...

In this message, Stephen Sowell explores how true transformation often begins with a simple act: investing in your relationships and extending an invitation that could change someone's eternity. In this 4-part series, we unpack powerful principles that can help you find, build, and keep the kind of friendships your soul actually needs. Because great friendships aren't just nice—they're necessary.

In a world that feels more divided than ever, what if disagreement is actually the key to deeper, more meaningful friendships? In this message, Joel Thomas explores how Scripture invites us to move toward each other with curiosity, courage, and Christlike love. In this 4-part series, we unpack powerful principles that can help you find, build, and keep the kind of friendships your soul actually ne...

In this message, Joel Thomas explores how valuing independence over connection can isolate us from the people who help us grow, and how even King David’s greatest failure stemmed from acting alone. True strength isn’t standing on your own; it’s embracing interdependence, the way God designed us to live. In this 4-part series, we unpack powerful principles that can help you find, build, and keep th...

In this message, Joel Thomas unpacks the growing epidemic of loneliness and reminds us that God designed us for meaningful connection. He challenges us to move beyond surface-level relationships and pursue intentional community that reflects the heart of Jesus. In this 4-part series, we unpack powerful principles that can help you find, build, and keep the kind of friendships your soul actually ne...

In today’s message, Andy Lowry invites us to slow down and refocus on who God truly is. Sometimes, our view of God gets clouded—by busyness, disappointment, or misunderstanding. We begin to see Him as distant, demanding, or hard to reach. But what if God is actually inviting us to pause and simply be with Him? Enjoy this special message from Pause Sunday, a space designed for prayer, worship, and...