Athens Church Podcast

In this episode, Josh talks about the expectation gap we experience from five false needs we believe we have. 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 make or break the months and years to come. In this sermon series, we'll discover how faith can provide direction, hope, and purpose through life's most challenging transitions.

In this week’s message, Clay Scroggins kicks off our new series on David by asking a simple but powerful question: what is God actually looking for? Looking at 1 Samuel 16:7, we see that while people focus on the outside, God looks at the heart. If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to be better or wondering if you’re doing enough, this message is for you. God isn’t asking for a polished version of you — He’s inviting the real you into a deeper, more honest relationship with Him.

In this message, Josh Bayne talks about what to do when someone hurts you — and you can’t seem to move on. We’ve all carried wounds from betrayal, disappointment, or words that still echo. But what if you don’t have to keep carrying them? This message offers a clear path toward forgiveness and the freedom that comes with it.

In this message, Josh Bayne challenges us to pay attention to the subtle habits and patterns that shape the direction of our relationships. With practical insight and clear next steps, Josh shows how being proactive today can protect what we value tomorrow. This message will help you strengthen your relationships by addressing the little things before they become big problems.

In the message, Josh Bayne challenges us to consider where the choices we’re making today are actually leading. Long before life falls apart, we find ourselves on paths that slowly shape our future—for better or worse. This message invites you to be proactive about the direction you’re heading and offers hope that a better path is always possible.

In this message, Sean Seay reminds us that we are all wired to celebrate and that the greatest joy comes when we celebrate what heaven celebrates. On Celebration Sunday, Athens Church marks 21 years of life change, faith, and impact in our city, reflecting on God’s heart for the lost. This message celebrates salvation, baptism, and new life in Christ while honoring all that God has done—and continues to do—through Athens Church.

In this message, Sean Seay invites us to pause and reflect at the start of a new year. Instead of focusing on resolutions, he shares a meaningful perspective from the Bible on being rooted in love, a foundation that can shape our lives over time.

In this message, Bob Lotich speaks to the frustration of doing the right things and still feeling stuck. Using Galatians 6:9, he shares why slow progress doesn’t mean failure and how the payoff often shows up differently than we expect. This conversation is a reminder to keep moving forward, stay faithful in the unseen moments, and trust that your effort isn’t wasted—even when it feels that way.

In this message, Bob and Linda Lotich dive deeper into the practical steps we can take to experience financial breakthrough. They unpack what that looks like in everyday decisions with money. From earning, saving, and giving to accountability, generosity, and unity in relationships, this message offers clear, faith-filled guidance for taking wise next steps and trusting God to move.

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 with our finances, take practical action, and expect Him to move.

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. From the lives of these complicated people the Savior of the world descended. Jesus entered history to bring hope, grace, and redemption, not only to His family tree, but to the line of every family.

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 people, the Savior of the world descended. Jesus entered history to bring hope, grace, and redemption, not only to His family tree, but to the line of every family.

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 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 to, it’s something we are. 

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 to, it’s something we are.