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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.

Bryan Thornton: Welcome, Exodus 12:1-14, and prayer Eric Simon: Matthew 18:15-20 and Prayer J.P. Conway: Lamentations part two (begins at 5:16) Clark Christian: Communion meditation (begins at 25:25) Andrew Sternberg: Romans 13:8-14 and Closing Prayer Chris Church: announcements (begins at 30:20)

Check out the latest episode of “Checking in with the Family.” Today, I chatted with my honorary grandmother and maybe yours as well, Fran Crouch. She’s been an Acklen fixture since 1956. In the episode, she shares how she and Bill have coped with quarantine, her interpretation of taking “the long way home,” the value of blind dates, and the meaning of living up to your vows. Towards the end, she...

Bryan Thornton: Welcome/Exodus 3:1-15/prayer John Delony: Matthew 16:21-28/Prayer JP Conway: Sermon on Lamentations-part one (begins at 7:30) Justin Myrick: Table Talk/Meditation (begins at 28:05) Eric Simon: Romans 12:9-21/Prayer Chris Church: announcements (begins at 35:32)

Brad Knapp: Welcome/Exodus 1:8-2:10/Prayer Clay Jones: Matthew 16:13-20/Prayer JP Conway: Sermon on Psalm 22 (begins at 7:29) Matt Bauer: Communion Meditation (begins at 28:23) DJ Church: Romans 12:1-8/Prayer Spencer Porter: Announcements (begins at 31:02)

Matt Perkins: Welcome/Genesis 45:1-15/Prayer Charlie Perkins: Psalm 133/Prayer JP Conway: Sermon on Matthew 27:45-54 (begins at 7:26) Danny Ray Martin: Communion Meditation (begins at 24:39) JP Conway: Romans 11:1-2, 29-32/Prayer Paul Spivey: Announcements (begins at 30:37)

In this season, staying connected with each other has been complicated. To help in a small way, we're continuing a new feature on the Acklen podcast feed-"Checking in with the family." A few times a month, I'll interview an Acklen family member. We'll keep it light and relatively short. Our goal is to smile and maybe even laugh a bit. Today, I checked in with Bodhi Dark. He shares how many co...

Over the last five months, I’ve had countless conversations, read countless articles, and listened to countless podcasts all on this theme, “How Should Christians Respond to the reality of 2020?”  To the loss of life and pain caused by the COVID-19 virus, to the persistent evil of racism, to the fractured relationships and seeming inability to have constructive, reconciling conversations in o...

Spencer Porter: Genesis 37:1-4,12-28 and prayer Jeremy Martin: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45 and prayer JP Conway: Sermon on Mark 13:1-5 (begins at 7:43) Chris Church: Communion (begins at 28:53) Jonah Perkins: Romans 10:5-15 and prayer Brad Knapp: announcements (begins at 35:39)

In this season, staying connected with each other has been complicated. To help in a small way, we're continuing a new feature on the Acklen podcast feed-"Checking in with the family." A few times a month, I'll interview an Acklen family member. We'll keep it light and relatively short. Our goal is to smile and maybe even laugh a bit. Today, I checked in with Judy Jackson. She weighs in on Va...

Prayer of Blessing - J.P. Conway Youth Ministry Values - Spencer Porter Water Bottle - Lily Batey Flashlight - D.J. Church Bible - Nancy Martin In this episode, with school beginning this week, we pray over our students and teachers. We also welcome 5 new 5th graders into our Youth Ministry.  Per our tradition, they receive 3 gifts-a water bottle, flashlight, and Bible. 

Order of Worship Ryan Sullenberger: Gen 32:22-31 and prayer Nigel Fontenot: Psalm 17:1-7, 15 and prayer JP Conway: Sermon Luke 10:25-28 Tim Spivey: Table Talk Jack Sternberg: Rom 9:1-5 and prayer Chris Church: Announcements

Order of Worship Brad Knapp: Genesis 29:15-28 and prayer Jonathan Gibson: Psalm 119:129-136 and prayer Paul Spivey: Sermon on Mark 2:21-22 Bryan Thornton: Table Talk Clay Jones: Romans 8:26-39 and prayer Spencer Porter: Announcements

Welcome to our inaugural episode of “Checking in with the Family.”  Today, I checked in with Justin Myrick. He reveals that 900 Acklen Avenue still stands, shares his discovery of 160-year-old family letters, explains why he only goes once daily to Twice Daily, and gives advice on how to throw out the first pitch at a baseball game.