City on Purpose Podcast

Happy 2026! We’re kicking off the new year a little sleepy (post-teen retreat recovery is real), but very excited to help you live, work, and play with purpose in the first full week of January. In this episode of the City on Purpose Podcast , we round up fun things happening around town—from Geek Night Trivia and Music Bingo to Fernbank After Dark, January’s Pack the Cathedral, Mass & Lunch, and...

Happy (almost) New Year! As we wrap up the space-between week where pajamas are acceptable attire and Christmas cookies somehow still count as breakfast, we’re sharing virtuous ways to live, work, and play as we head into a brand-new year. In this episode of the City on Purpose Podcast , we round up festive things to do around town—from early New Year’s Eve parties and family-friendly celebrations...

Celebrate Christmas week with a special holiday edition of the City on Purpose podcast, where we gather meaningful resources, reflections, and joyful ways to engage the season. In this episode, we share what’s happening around town for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, highlight a festive Featured Find with Skate the Station at Atlantic Station, and point you toward thoughtful audio and video conte...

Hey there, and welcome to this week’s City on Purpose Podcast! We’re officially in that magical, slightly chaotic stretch before Christmas where last-minute shopping happens during work hours (purely hypothetically, of course) and everyone is pretending not to refresh their tracking emails. In this episode, we’re rounding up all the ways to live, work, and play with purpose as the countdown to Chr...

Hey hey! I am officially back in the US of A—where the public restrooms are free, the small talk is unavoidable, and late-night Cook Out tastes like a patriotic hug. I was hoping to come home to warmer weather, but apparently, Atlanta and the UK coordinated temperatures just for me. Still, it feels so good to be back and jump straight into the holiday spirit! In this week’s episode of the City on...

Happy Advent, friends! We’re officially entering the season of twinkle lights, hopeful waiting, and the annual debate of which Christmas movie is supreme—yes, Muppet Christmas Carol , we’re looking at you. I’m actually flying back to the States today, so thanks for tagging along on my UK adventures these past few weeks. Before I leave the land of tea and overachieving crosswalk etiquette, we’ve go...

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Even though I’m still across the pond trying to convince confused Brits that yes, Americans really do watch a dog show on a national holiday, I’ll definitely be celebrating. They absolutely love the idea of a holiday built around eating—though I’m praying my plate doesn’t end up with baked beans. (If that’s your thing, no judgment… but also, why?) I also hopped over to...

Bundle up, friends—it’s another chilly week, and this one’s coming to you straight from Scotland! Between the misty hills, ancient chapels, and maybe even a Highland cow sighting (check Instagram if future me remembered the photo), we’re keeping the cozy vibes going while bringing you the best ways to live, work, and play with purpose. This week’s lineup features everything from Access for All and...

It’s mid-November, and while Atlanta starts trading pumpkin spice for peppermint mochas, we’ve got your weekly guide to living, working, and playing with purpose. This episode features everything from Science on Tap and Fall Candle Making to Love Stories at Serenbe, Fernbank After Dark, and Board Game Night—proof that cozy season doesn’t mean quiet season. Our Featured Find takes us abroad to Aveb...

Happy November! As we ease into that funny post-Halloween, pre-Thanksgiving stretch where skeletons and Santa can coexist on the same front lawn, we’re sharing the best ways to fill your week with purpose and fun. This episode brings you everything from Harry Potter and Gilmore Girls trivia nights to Friendsgiving movie screenings and a cozy Young Adult Wine & Cheese social. Our Featured Find spot...

Hey, hey! Fall feels like it came and went overnight, and winter has officially made its entrance here in Georgia! In this episode, we’re rounding up the best ways to stay cozy and connected around Atlanta—from Vampire Trivia Night and Fest-of-Ale to Fright Night at Fernbank, a Halloween Bar Crawl, and Mozart’s Requiem . Our Featured Find takes you to Southern Belle Farm in McDonough, where pumpki...

Hey friends! The weather has been incredible, and we’re loving every minute of this cozy, bug-free fall! In this episode, we’re rounding up Atlanta’s best happenings—from a Pottery Workshop at Scofflaw Brewing and Brick or Treat to West Fest, a pumpkin carving party, and a trail cleanup at East Palisades. Our Featured Find takes you to the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, where you can “S...

Hey, hey! Fall is in full swing, and we’re soaking up the cool weather, pumpkin carving, and all things cozy (iced coffee included!). In this episode, we’re rounding up fun Atlanta happenings—from Scary Movie Trivia and the Atlanta Fair to Autumn Fest, Young Adult Game Night, and Creative Bible Journaling. Our Featured Find takes you to Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, where apple picking, cider, a...

Hey, hey! It’s another week in Atlanta, and we’re diving into fall fun, faith, and local happenings. In this episode, we’re talking about everything from Brews & Bites with the Professional Advisors Network and Fernbank After Dark: Wicked Science , to Chalktoberfest, a Wine & Cheese night with the Young Adult Ministry, and the October Discipleship Night. Our Featured Find takes you to Marietta Squ...

Happy October, Atlanta! Fall is finally here—even if we’re still sweating in shorts—and we’ve got all the autumn fun lined up. This episode covers pumpkin patches, county fairs, and can’t-miss events like Halloweentown Trivia at Guac Y Margys, Taylor Swift Trivia, October Pack the Cathedral, SBYA’s apple-picking social, Evening in Éire, and the Atlanta Greek Festival. Our Featured Find is Oakland...

Fall is officially here, and we’re kicking off the season with a full slate of Atlanta happenings and a hearty dose of faith inspiration. This week’s lineup features the Arts+Culture Workshop, Art and About Walking Tour, Theology on Tap with HSYAM, a St. Brigid Young Adults Monastery Trip, the Sawnee Mountain Prayer Hike, and Sunday in the Park. Our featured find is the Flying Biscuit Café, where...

Atlanta’s buzzing after an action-packed football weekend—UGA vs. UT drama, a Falcons win, and now a lineup of can’t-miss events. This week we’re highlighting Theology on Tap with SPCYA, Access for All at the High Museum, the Shaky Knees Festival, Bocce Ball with the Knights of Columbus, the Women’s Section Kick-Off, and a moonlit New Moon Hike. Our featured find is Chocolaté Coffee, a cozy café s...

The weather is cooling down, Pumpkin Spice is in the air, and Atlanta’s got plenty to keep you busy this week. In this episode, we’re highlighting Geek Trivia Night, Cocktails in Wonderland, YCP Atlanta’s Chapter Anniversary Party, Field Day with HS-YAM and CTK 20/30s, Board Game Night at Holy Spirit, and a Kayaking 101 adventure. Our featured find is Politan Row—a hidden gem of a food hall at Col...

Happy September, Atlanta! After a long weekend—and a city full of Stormtroopers thanks to DragonCon—we’re rolling into a week of sunshine, warm weather, and plenty to do. In this episode, we’re covering Midtown Live After 5, Fiddler on the Roof at the Alliance Theatre, Zenith Ministries’ September Summit, Butterflies & Brews, a Saturday hike and laser show with SBYA, and Sunday’s outreach event at...

Happy Labor Day Weekend, Atlanta! As Fake Fall teases us with cooler temps, we’ve got your guide to making the most of the long weekend. In this episode, we’re highlighting Geek Trivia Night, Buckhead Catholic Sports ultimate frisbee, Steeped in Faith, Marietta Art in the Park, Monthly Mimosas with KSU Catholic, and a Twilight Kayak Tour on Labor Day itself. Our featured find is Ponce City Market—...

Atlanta may feel like a pizza oven right now, but we’ve got plenty of cool things lined up to help you beat the heat. This week, we’re talking about Pickleball and Popsicles, Midtown Movie Night with Guardians of the Galaxy , Fernbank After Dark, Solidarity Food Pantry, Summerfest, and the Georgia Plant Swap + Sale. Our featured find is Fernbank Museum, a true ATL gem with natural history exhibits...

It’s been a cooler, rainier week in Atlanta, and we’re soaking it up with good books, cozy vibes, and plenty of purpose-filled happenings. In this episode, we’ve got the scoop on upcoming events like YCP Atlanta’s Career Workshop, Zenith Ministries’ August Summit, Pickle and Chill, the End of Summer Luau, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival, and a Sip & Scent candle-making workshop. We’re also spotlig...

Happy August! While it might feel like fall is in the air, seasoned Georgians know the summer heat isn’t done with us yet—so enjoy those rainy, cozy days while they last. In this episode, we’re diving into everything from trivia and board game nights to glow-in-the-dark events at the aquarium, plant swaps, and Sunday Mass and lunch. We’re also spotlighting a hidden gem: the SCAD Fashion + Film Mus...

It’s the end of July, school’s nearly back in session, and yes—it’s birthday week! (Shoutout to Mark Cuban, Harry Potter, and yours truly.) This week on the podcast, we’ve got the scoop on fun events like Gossip Girl trivia, Theology on Tap, the Water Lantern Festival, and the Desert Day retreat. We’re also spotlighting one of Atlanta’s most iconic venues: the Fox Theatre. Whether you're catching...

It’s Hot Enough For Ya Day , and yes—it’s definitely hot enough in Atlanta. But this week’s episode is packed with cool ways to beat the heat and live with purpose. We’re talking about everything from volleyball with St. Catherine’s 20s & 30s group and line dancing at Neighbor’s Pub to the Truist Night Market and the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival. Plus, we’… Get full access to City on Purpose Newslet...