Open to Explore Devotions

Today’s scripture is Luke 2:1-7 and is read by Nadine Quarles. The devotion today is given by Jasan Laughman. 

Today’s scripture is Luke 1:67-79 and is read by Owen Gertsch. The devotion today is given by Gerald Wright. 

Today’s scripture is Micah 2:2-5 and is read by Quinn Cunningham. The devotion today is given by Livy Baxley. 

Today’s scripture is Matthew 1:18-25 and is read by Lily Gordon and Will Gordon. The devotion today is given by Sam Jorgensen. 

Today’s scripture is Luke 1:46-55 and is read by Maria Baxley. The devotion today is given by Kathryn Taylor. 

Today’s scripture is Luke 1:39-45 and is read by Elinor Ellis. The devotion today is given by Gail Marion. 

Today’s scripture is Luke 1:26-38 and is read by Sadie Leigh Randa, Charles Millians, and Caroline Baxley. The devotion today is given by Chad Willingham. 

Today’s scripture is Isaiah 7:10-16 and is read by Isaac Marston. The devotion today is given by Chelsea Byrd. 

Today’s scripture is Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 and is read by Sam Lumpkin. The devotion today is given by Lee Germany. 

Today’s scripture is Isaiah 11:1-6 and is read by Skylar Randa. The devotion today is given by Margaret Earnest. 

Today’s scripture is Isaiah 61:1-4 and is read by Jon Millians. The devotion today is given by Sharon Hulsey.  Link to Song: Open Up by The Brilliance on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6XRKTQ3n1CpS55DQqjGadY

Today’s scripture is Isaiah 40:1-5 and is read by Danielle Williams. The devotion today is given by Cindy Haygood.  Links to Songs Referenced Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6fmYoJZsJzUbHPjfTyhhTz   Joseph’s Lullaby by Bart Millard and Brown Banister on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6O5uG9bAYLuI7xMDwiWK2v  

Today’s scripture is Isaiah 2:1-5 and is read by Matthew Baxley. The devotion today is given by Mickey Schuber. 

First Baptist Church of Athens and Open to Explore Devotions will be bringing a new series of Advent Devotions for 2023. These daily podcast devotions will begin on Monday, December 4th.  The focus for our 2023 devotions is the impact that music has on our experience of the Advent and Christmas season. In these podcasts you will hear about music which is special to our story tellers. May it also b...

Guidelines for walking the stations of the cross   This podcast serves as an audio guide for a self-guided listening experience to meditate on the 14 Stations of the Cross. The podcast is timed so you can let it play continuously, having for a brief time of silence in between each station. A bell tone will sound, followed by a prompt indicating it is time to prepare for the next station.   Option...

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Today is Good Friday, the 39th day of the Lenten journey. Tomorrow, Holy Saturday, will be the 40th, and final day of this pilgrimage to the cross. A special podcast, The Stations of the Cross, will be available tomorrow. It offers a self-guided listening experience of the 14 stations of the cross.  The devotion for today is shared by N...

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Today is Maundy Thursday of Holy Week. The name Maundy is from the Latin word for commandment, and references the new commandment Jesus gives his disciple, “love one another as I have loved you.”  The devotion is given by Howard Germany. The scripture reading is Matthew 21:1-17, and is read from The New Revised Standard Version Updated...

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Today is Wednesday of Holy Week, day 37 of the Lenten Journey. The devotion is given by Marcia Caskey. The scripture reading is Matthew 21:1-17, and is read from The Common English Bible. Addison Aycock plays Beneath the Cross of Jesus. 

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Tuesday of Holy week marks the 36th day of The Lenten journey. The devotion is given by Rick Dawson. The scripture reading is Matthew 21:1-17, and is read from The Voice translation. Addison Aycock plays Beneath the Cross of Jesus. 

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. The Lenten journey nears its end as we enter Holy Week. The devotion is given by Jennifer Baxley. The scripture reading is Matthew 21:1-17, and is read from The Message. Addison Aycock plays Beneath the Cross of Jesus. 

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Today marks the 33rd day of the pilgrimage to the cross. The devotion is given by Mary Barton and is based on the parable of the Ten Bridesmaids recorded in Matthew 25:1-13. It will be read today from the Voice Translation. Addison Aycock plays Amazing Grace to begin the devotion.  

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Today marks the 32nd day of the pilgrimage to the cross. The devotion is given by Elizabeth Marston and is based on the parable of the Ten Bridesmaids recorded in Matthew 25:1-13. It will be read today from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Addison Aycock plays Amazing Grace to begin the devotion.  

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Today marks the 31st day of the pilgrimage to the cross. The devotion is given by Ray Austin and is based on the parable of the Ten Bridesmaids recorded in Matthew 25:1-13. It will be read today from the Message. Addison Aycock plays Amazing Grace to begin the devotion.  

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Today marks the 30th day of the pilgrimage to the cross. The devotion is given by Alexis Jorgensen and is based on the parable of the Ten Bridesmaids recorded in Matthew 25:1-13. It will be read today from the Common English Bible. Addison Aycock plays Amazing Grace to begin the devotion.  

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Today marks the 29th day of the pilgrimage to the cross. The devotion is given by Anne McDonald and is based on the parable of the Ten Bridesmaids recorded in Matthew 25:1-13. It will be read today from the New Living Translation. Addison Aycock plays Amazing Grace to begin the devotion.