Athens Church Podcast

In today's message, Sean invites us to look at how Jesus dealt with discouragement. We all face discouraging things in life. If we’re not careful, discouragement can overwhelm us or shut us down. This teaching series is about how we can each live a meaningful life beyond life’s frustrations.  d5e9b400-f487-11ef-9323-6bc48f53a4df

Merry Christmas to you and your family! This family-friendly service will include opportunities to acknowledge the goodness and love of God, moments to celebrate what God has been doing, and a chance to look forward to what a new year has in store. Enjoy Christmas Eve at Athens Church! 

In this episode, Stephen wraps up this series by inviting us to search for true meaning in Christ. Ultimately, everyone is searching for meaning and significance. But the question remains for so many: how do I find it? The Christmas story in the Gospel of Luke is full of people and situations where regular people received new meaning for their lives. What if the meaning you've been searching for a...

In this episode, Josh open the Bible to look at the passage of Luke to explore the life of Jesus. Ultimately, everyone is searching for meaning and significance. But the question remains for so many: how do I find it? The Christmas story in the Gospel of Luke is full of people and situations where regular people received new meaning for their lives. What if the meaning you've been searching for al...

In this episode, Stephen offers practical tools to implement Joy in our everyday lives. Ultimately, everyone is searching for meaning and significance. But the question remains for so many: how do I find it? The Christmas story in the Gospel of Luke is full of people and situations where regular people received new meaning for their lives. What if the meaning you've been searching for all your lif...

In this episode, Sean talks about the impact of gratitude. Discover how this spiritual practice can deepen your faith and bring God's peace into every area of your life. Drawing from the Psalms to Paul's letters, we'll explore practical ways to cultivate a heart of thanksgiving that revolutionizes your relationship with God and others. This series will help you increase the joy & decrease the nega...

In this episode, Sean offers some practical tools to help us find gratitude as we reflect on our lives daily. Discover how this spiritual practice can deepen your faith and bring God's peace into every area of your life. Drawing from the Psalms to Paul's letters, we'll explore practical ways to cultivate a heart of thanksgiving that revolutionizes your relationship with God and others. This series...

In this episode, Stephen talks about how Athens I Love You® is more than a catchy motto. It’s the heartbeat of Athens Church for our city; in fact, love is at the heart of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. We deeply love our city—its quirks and all—and we want to share the love of Jesus with everyone who calls Athens home. But we know actions speak louder than words; so, we want to show our...

Your great work is to identify the distractions that keep you from the “problem” that you are uniquely positioned to solve. Jesus came that we might discover “life to the full,” while the enemy plots to steal, kill, and destroy. Many often miss out on this abundant joy available to them due to “fatal distractions.” It's much easier for the enemy to keep us distracted than it is for him to take us...

Great work is often found on the other side of a terrifying longing. How could clarity regarding your “terrifying longing” reduce the allure of the distractions you’re most susceptible to? Jesus came that we might discover “life to the full,” while the enemy plots to steal, kill, and destroy. Many often miss out on this abundant joy available to them due to “fatal distractions.” It's much easier f...

In this episode, Clay asks the question: If we knew we were in a battle, how would we pray? Ephesians 6 tells us that prayer is one of the greatest weapons God has given us against the lies of the Enemy. Discover how this ancient collection of books known as the Bible communicates timeless truths that we can apply to our modern lives.

In this episode, Sean explains that we live in a spiritual world. In Ephesians 6, we learn that there is a spiritual battle going on between light and darkness. Through putting on the armor of God, we can choose to live in light and reject darkness.

While Ephesians 1-3 teaches us about who we are in Christ, Ephesians 4 begins to explain how to live that out. In this episode, Clay walks through Ephesians 4 and the difference between being a spiritual infant and someone who is growing in Christ through pursuing unity with others.

In this episode, Sean walks through Ephesians 3 and helps us understand the importance of being rooted in God’s love by spending time with Him, being established in God’s love by doing what His Word says, and being filled by God’s love. Discover how this ancient collection of books known as the Bible communicates timeless truths that we can apply to our modern lives.

In this episode, Clay walks us through the passage of Ephesians 2 and encourages us to rest in God's grace. Discover how this ancient collection of books known as the Bible communicates timeless truths that we can apply to our modern lives.

In this episode, Sean talks about identity. Discover how this ancient collection of books known as the Bible communicates timeless truths that we can apply to our modern lives.

In this episode, Sean talks about the power of renewing our minds and connecting with God's word daily. Discover how this ancient collection of books known as the Bible communicates timeless truths that we can apply to our modern lives.

In this episode, Josh talks about what to do with your freedom. Life is full of pivotal moments that shape our journey. Whether you’re a college student or 20-something charting your future, an empty-nester rediscovering your purpose, or right in the middle raising kids and figuring out how to step into new decades yourself, every new season brings about new decisions that have the potential to ma...

In this episode, Josh redefines success in life's changing seasons through the lens of three vital relationships. Life is full of pivotal moments that shape our journey. Whether you’re a college student or 20-something charting your future, an empty-nester rediscovering your purpose, or right in the middle raising kids and figuring out how to step into new decades yourself, every new season brings...

In this episode, Sean talks about the importance of being equipped with different tools to maintain authentic relationships. It is easy for men to feel lonely & isolated, but most want to be good men & just don't know how to get there. This series is taught by 3 men who have been helping each other live well for 30 years. It's a can't miss series for men & anyone wants to help men be their best.

In this episode, Brent encourages us to lead those around us well. It is easy for men to feel lonely & isolated, but most want to be good men & just don't know how to get there. This series is taught by 3 men who have been helping each other live well for 30 years. It's a can't miss series for men & anyone wants to help men be their best.

In this episode, Michael offers some tools to keep pushing forward to find meaningful community for men. It is easy for men to feel lonely & isolated, but most want to be good men & just don't know how to get there. This series is taught by 3 men who have been helping each other live well for 30 years. It's a can't miss series for men & anyone wants to help men be their best.

In this episode, Sean, Brent, and Michael have a discussion on the importance for men to have relationships & environments to have meaningful & vulnerable conversations. It is easy for men to feel lonely & isolated, but most want to be good men & just don't know how to get there. This series is taught by 3 men who have been helping each other live well for 30 years. It's a can't miss series for me...

In this episode, Andy Lowry shares how we can pause and rest in God’s presence. When we create space to be with God, we can grow in knowing that we are seen, known, and loved by God. Are you struggling to catch a breath, to find rest, or to find time to experience the presence of God? Pause Sunday was created just for you. We all need a moment to be able to sit with God, but it's not always easy t...

In this episode, Justin Halleck reminds us that your friends determine the quality and direction of your life. The book of Proverbs is overflowing with wisdom in this area. How can we know what to do when we are stuck at a crossroads or are striving to make decisions that will have an impact on the direction of our lives? Wisdom allows us to rise above the clouds of emotion and bias. It looks beyo...