Open to Explore Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/open-to-explore The Open to Explore FBC Athens podcast features conversations exploring the intersection of faith and life. CFranklin Granger 6e7e5ddd-b9ae-52fe-ac16-5f4400b2d433 no C Franklin Granger Trailer for Meet Your Community en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:36:20 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:12:31 +0000 https://firstbaptistathens.org https://img.transistor.fm/qUNPynd1Qy4s4m9Vl-DdTlMceY7ypv23rIwN-cXF5kc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3OTE2LzE2MTE0/OTI2MjktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Open to Explore https://firstbaptistathens.org episodic CFranklin Granger The Open to Explore FBC Athens podcast features conversations exploring the intersection of faith and life. The Open to Explore FBC Athens podcast features conversations exploring the intersection of faith and life. CFranklin Granger No No Ways to Read the Bible 7 7 6 6 Ways to Read the Bible full 1cb5f0a6-75ad-4768-83a1-959383aef8f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f50229d4 Reading the Bible can be done individually, in worship, or in groups. But there are additional ways of reading scripture. We read for information, when we read for study. We read for spiritual formation when we read for devotion. The conversation in this final episode explores some examples of how to read in these ways. Keep in mind, though, that these are only a few of the many ways to experience scripture through reading. 

]]> Reading the Bible can be done individually, in worship, or in groups. But there are additional ways of reading scripture. We read for information, when we read for study. We read for spiritual formation when we read for devotion. The conversation in this final episode explores some examples of how to read in these ways. Keep in mind, though, that these are only a few of the many ways to experience scripture through reading. 

]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1293 Reading the Bible can be done individually, in worship, or in groups. But there are additional ways of reading scripture. We read for information, when we read for study. We read for spiritual formation when we read for devotion. The conversation in this final episode explores some examples of how to read in these ways. Keep in mind, though, that these are only a few of the many ways to experience scripture through reading. 

]]> No C Franklin Granger What The Bible Means to Us 7 7 5 5 What The Bible Means to Us full f2c860d9-1154-4cea-a3bc-dac7e8ace07f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ffdf0e0 Previous episodes have covered multiple topics about the Bible and aspects of its over 3000-year journey. This episode turns to the personal. Each of our panelists will share about he values and appreciates about the Bible.  

]]> Previous episodes have covered multiple topics about the Bible and aspects of its over 3000-year journey. This episode turns to the personal. Each of our panelists will share about he values and appreciates about the Bible.  

]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 763 Previous episodes have covered multiple topics about the Bible and aspects of its over 3000-year journey. This episode turns to the personal. Each of our panelists will share about he values and appreciates about the Bible.  

]]> No C Franklin Granger Reading and Applying Scripture 7 7 4 4 Reading and Applying Scripture full b54f2d5c-67e5-443e-a296-c9eaa59ad2e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b695bd8 Personal reading, and study, of scripture is valuable and important. Equally important is reading and discussing scripture together with others, including others who have different experiences, worldviews, and cultural backgrounds. This is the topic for this our 4th episode in the series Talking About the Bible. 

Books mentioned in the podcast

 

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien

 

Honor, Patronage, Kinship & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture, by David A. deSilva 

 

Texts of Terror: Literary-Feminist Readings of Biblical Narratives, by Phyllis Trible and Gayle A. Yee

 

Unexpected News: Reading the Bible with Third World Eyes, by Robert McAfee Brown 

 

Reading the Bible with the Damned, by Bob Ekblad 

]]> Personal reading, and study, of scripture is valuable and important. Equally important is reading and discussing scripture together with others, including others who have different experiences, worldviews, and cultural backgrounds. This is the topic for this our 4th episode in the series Talking About the Bible. 

Books mentioned in the podcast

 

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien

 

Honor, Patronage, Kinship & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture, by David A. deSilva 

 

Texts of Terror: Literary-Feminist Readings of Biblical Narratives, by Phyllis Trible and Gayle A. Yee

 

Unexpected News: Reading the Bible with Third World Eyes, by Robert McAfee Brown 

 

Reading the Bible with the Damned, by Bob Ekblad 

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1772 Personal reading, and study, of scripture is valuable and important. Equally important is reading and discussing scripture together with others, including others who have different experiences, worldviews, and cultural backgrounds. This is the topic for this our 4th episode in the series Talking About the Bible. 

Books mentioned in the podcast

 

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien

 

Honor, Patronage, Kinship & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture, by David A. deSilva 

 

Texts of Terror: Literary-Feminist Readings of Biblical Narratives, by Phyllis Trible and Gayle A. Yee

 

Unexpected News: Reading the Bible with Third World Eyes, by Robert McAfee Brown 

 

Reading the Bible with the Damned, by Bob Ekblad 

]]> No C Franklin Granger Selecting A Translation 7 7 3 3 Selecting A Translation full 28fa48d1-df80-430f-9b04-c70e57d3a9b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d3fa7d2 In episode 3 of our series, Talking About the Bible, the conversation offers tips for selecting a translation for your own use, while also providing insights into the process of translating scripture. In reality, these two subjects are intertwined. 

]]> In episode 3 of our series, Talking About the Bible, the conversation offers tips for selecting a translation for your own use, while also providing insights into the process of translating scripture. In reality, these two subjects are intertwined. 

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1451 In episode 3 of our series, Talking About the Bible, the conversation offers tips for selecting a translation for your own use, while also providing insights into the process of translating scripture. In reality, these two subjects are intertwined. 

]]> No C Franklin Granger Translating Scripture 7 7 2 2 Translating Scripture full c7c9223a-207d-4e2a-bca7-4ba066932fd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/358c2b9c In Episode 2 of our series, Talking About the Bible, Daniel, Michael, and Gerald offer a window into some of the many considerations and aspects of providing translations of scripture.  

Below are brief descriptions of the types of translations followed by a list of different translations group according to these types. 


Verbal Translations: 


“Translations that attempt to translate the Bible into modern English that is as close to the grammar, words, rhythm, and order of the ancient languages as possible” (Sheeley & Nash, p. 32). 


Dynamic Translations: Two mainstream movements


1 – General Idiomatic Approach: launched by translators, James Moffatt, J. B. Phillips, Edgar Goodspeed, and Ronald Knox. These translations viewed as “phrase-for-phrase” effort to reproduce the meaning of ancient text in modern English. Phillips said it is working to make the translation “not sound like a translation at all” 


2 – Common Language Approach: emerged as result of “efforts by American Bible Society to use linguistic analysis to translate Bibles in international mission contexts” (Sheeley & Nash, p. 63). 


Paraphrases


“Paraphrases hope to express the spiritual truths of the Bible in something like the way the original author would have one had they been writing in English” (Sheeley & Nash, p. 88). Paraphrases like the New Living Bible and The Message, are developed from scripture that is already translated into English. 

 

Sheeley, Steven M. , and Nash, Robert N., Jr. (1997). The Bible in English Translation: An Essential Guide, Abingdon Press: Nashville

Translations By Category


Verbal: 

Kings James Version (KJV): 1611

American Standard Version (ASV)

Revised Standard Version (RSV)

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

New International Version (NIV)

New American Bible (NAB)

New King James Version (NKJV)

21st Century King James (KJ21)

New Jerusalem Bible (NJB)

New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

 

Dynamic

Twentieth Century New Testament

James Moffatt 

J. B. Phillips 

New English Bible (NEB)

Revised English Bible (REB)

New Living Translation (NLT)

Good News Bible (GNB/TEV) 

Contemporary English Version (CEV) 

 

Paraphrases 

The Living Bible (LB)

The Message 

]]> In Episode 2 of our series, Talking About the Bible, Daniel, Michael, and Gerald offer a window into some of the many considerations and aspects of providing translations of scripture.  

Below are brief descriptions of the types of translations followed by a list of different translations group according to these types. 


Verbal Translations: 


“Translations that attempt to translate the Bible into modern English that is as close to the grammar, words, rhythm, and order of the ancient languages as possible” (Sheeley & Nash, p. 32). 


Dynamic Translations: Two mainstream movements


1 – General Idiomatic Approach: launched by translators, James Moffatt, J. B. Phillips, Edgar Goodspeed, and Ronald Knox. These translations viewed as “phrase-for-phrase” effort to reproduce the meaning of ancient text in modern English. Phillips said it is working to make the translation “not sound like a translation at all” 


2 – Common Language Approach: emerged as result of “efforts by American Bible Society to use linguistic analysis to translate Bibles in international mission contexts” (Sheeley & Nash, p. 63). 


Paraphrases


“Paraphrases hope to express the spiritual truths of the Bible in something like the way the original author would have one had they been writing in English” (Sheeley & Nash, p. 88). Paraphrases like the New Living Bible and The Message, are developed from scripture that is already translated into English. 

 

Sheeley, Steven M. , and Nash, Robert N., Jr. (1997). The Bible in English Translation: An Essential Guide, Abingdon Press: Nashville

Translations By Category


Verbal: 

Kings James Version (KJV): 1611

American Standard Version (ASV)

Revised Standard Version (RSV)

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

New International Version (NIV)

New American Bible (NAB)

New King James Version (NKJV)

21st Century King James (KJ21)

New Jerusalem Bible (NJB)

New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

 

Dynamic

Twentieth Century New Testament

James Moffatt 

J. B. Phillips 

New English Bible (NEB)

Revised English Bible (REB)

New Living Translation (NLT)

Good News Bible (GNB/TEV) 

Contemporary English Version (CEV) 

 

Paraphrases 

The Living Bible (LB)

The Message 

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1255 In Episode 2 of our series, Talking About the Bible, Daniel, Michael, and Gerald offer a window into some of the many considerations and aspects of providing translations of scripture.  

Below are brief descriptions of the types of translations followed by a list of different translations group according to these types. 


Verbal Translations: 


“Translations that attempt to translate the Bible into modern English that is as close to the grammar, words, rhythm, and order of the ancient languages as possible” (Sheeley & Nash, p. 32). 


Dynamic Translations: Two mainstream movements


1 – General Idiomatic Approach: launched by translators, James Moffatt, J. B. Phillips, Edgar Goodspeed, and Ronald Knox. These translations viewed as “phrase-for-phrase” effort to reproduce the meaning of ancient text in modern English. Phillips said it is working to make the translation “not sound like a translation at all” 


2 – Common Language Approach: emerged as result of “efforts by American Bible Society to use linguistic analysis to translate Bibles in international mission contexts” (Sheeley & Nash, p. 63). 


Paraphrases


“Paraphrases hope to express the spiritual truths of the Bible in something like the way the original author would have one had they been writing in English” (Sheeley & Nash, p. 88). Paraphrases like the New Living Bible and The Message, are developed from scripture that is already translated into English. 

 

Sheeley, Steven M. , and Nash, Robert N., Jr. (1997). The Bible in English Translation: An Essential Guide, Abingdon Press: Nashville

Translations By Category


Verbal: 

Kings James Version (KJV): 1611

American Standard Version (ASV)

Revised Standard Version (RSV)

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

New International Version (NIV)

New American Bible (NAB)

New King James Version (NKJV)

21st Century King James (KJ21)

New Jerusalem Bible (NJB)

New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

 

Dynamic

Twentieth Century New Testament

James Moffatt 

J. B. Phillips 

New English Bible (NEB)

Revised English Bible (REB)

New Living Translation (NLT)

Good News Bible (GNB/TEV) 

Contemporary English Version (CEV) 

 

Paraphrases 

The Living Bible (LB)

The Message 

]]> No C Franklin Granger What is the Bible? 7 7 1 1 What is the Bible? full d70edc6e-dea6-488a-83f4-26b9bfb41918 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c72a701 Episode 1 of the series Talking About the Bible addresses the question: “What is the Bible?” This first episode includes introductions of the panelists. This series features Michael Cleland, Daniel Hulsey, and Gerald Wright. These three FBC Athens members, each with seminary and theology degrees, share insights about Biblical translations, interpretation, and ways to read for meaning.  

]]> Episode 1 of the series Talking About the Bible addresses the question: “What is the Bible?” This first episode includes introductions of the panelists. This series features Michael Cleland, Daniel Hulsey, and Gerald Wright. These three FBC Athens members, each with seminary and theology degrees, share insights about Biblical translations, interpretation, and ways to read for meaning.  

]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:05:28 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1953 Episode 1 of the series Talking About the Bible addresses the question: “What is the Bible?” This first episode includes introductions of the panelists. This series features Michael Cleland, Daniel Hulsey, and Gerald Wright. These three FBC Athens members, each with seminary and theology degrees, share insights about Biblical translations, interpretation, and ways to read for meaning.  

]]> No C Franklin Granger Erin Barger Interviews Frank Granger 6 6 6 6 Erin Barger Interviews Frank Granger full 8470cfd6-9fc4-44cb-b83f-d3bef405f5dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e1d3e3f The final episode of the series, Meet Your Community, features a turn of the tables. Erin Barger, President, and CEO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, the first community leader interviewed in this series becomes the interviewer. Erin takes the seat at the microphone and interviews the host of the series, Frank Granger, Minister of Christian Community at First Baptist Church of Athens, GA.  

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

]]> The final episode of the series, Meet Your Community, features a turn of the tables. Erin Barger, President, and CEO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, the first community leader interviewed in this series becomes the interviewer. Erin takes the seat at the microphone and interviews the host of the series, Frank Granger, Minister of Christian Community at First Baptist Church of Athens, GA.  

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 2639 The final episode of the series, Meet Your Community, features a turn of the tables. Erin Barger, President, and CEO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, the first community leader interviewed in this series becomes the interviewer. Erin takes the seat at the microphone and interviews the host of the series, Frank Granger, Minister of Christian Community at First Baptist Church of Athens, GA.  

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

]]> No C Franklin Granger Meet Grace Bagwell Adams and the Athens Wellbeing Project 6 6 5 5 Meet Grace Bagwell Adams and the Athens Wellbeing Project full 789ccb3e-c300-41aa-927f-a8acbda64d7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4346cf4c The fifth episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community, features Grace Bagwell Adams the Principal Investigator of the Athens Wellbeing Project. Today we meet Grace and hear about the significant research and information provided through her work with the Athens Wellbeing Project which serves to assist our community leaders and institutions by providing a comprehensive snapshot of our community’s unique needs and assets in Athens-Clarke County.  

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs.  

 

Links and Resources for Additional Information: 

 

Athens Wellbeing Project

 

Website: https://www.athenswellbeingproject.org/

 

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenswellbeingproject/

 

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthensWellbeingProject/

 

The Athens Wellbeing Project Student White Paper Symposium will be held on Wednesday, November 15, at Georga Hall on UGA’s Health Science Campus (located on Prince Avenue). The time is from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.  Attendance is free. For additional info contact Rebecca Baskam, rbaskam@uga.edu 

]]> The fifth episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community, features Grace Bagwell Adams the Principal Investigator of the Athens Wellbeing Project. Today we meet Grace and hear about the significant research and information provided through her work with the Athens Wellbeing Project which serves to assist our community leaders and institutions by providing a comprehensive snapshot of our community’s unique needs and assets in Athens-Clarke County.  

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs.  

 

Links and Resources for Additional Information: 

 

Athens Wellbeing Project

 

Website: https://www.athenswellbeingproject.org/

 

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenswellbeingproject/

 

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthensWellbeingProject/

 

The Athens Wellbeing Project Student White Paper Symposium will be held on Wednesday, November 15, at Georga Hall on UGA’s Health Science Campus (located on Prince Avenue). The time is from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.  Attendance is free. For additional info contact Rebecca Baskam, rbaskam@uga.edu 

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 3209 The fifth episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community, features Grace Bagwell Adams the Principal Investigator of the Athens Wellbeing Project. Today we meet Grace and hear about the significant research and information provided through her work with the Athens Wellbeing Project which serves to assist our community leaders and institutions by providing a comprehensive snapshot of our community’s unique needs and assets in Athens-Clarke County.  

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs.  

 

Links and Resources for Additional Information: 

 

Athens Wellbeing Project

 

Website: https://www.athenswellbeingproject.org/

 

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenswellbeingproject/

 

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthensWellbeingProject/

 

The Athens Wellbeing Project Student White Paper Symposium will be held on Wednesday, November 15, at Georga Hall on UGA’s Health Science Campus (located on Prince Avenue). The time is from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.  Attendance is free. For additional info contact Rebecca Baskam, rbaskam@uga.edu 

]]> No C Franklin Granger Meet Chanda Santana and Divas Who Win 6 6 4 4 Meet Chanda Santana and Divas Who Win full 2fb3a362-c6ed-4168-b309-3da1ac2c23ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/9633f1f5 The fourth episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community features Chanda Santana the Founder for Divas Who Win. In addition to hearing Chanda’s story behind the inspiration and founding of Divas Who Win, we learn about the significant work of this organization serving women trapped by the bounds of sex trade, which often includes complications of addiction.  Divas Who Win provides comprehensive support, programs, and a loving community as women make the journey to a new life. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

 

 

Links and Resources for Additional Information: 

 

Divas Who Win website: 

https://www.divaswhowin.org/

 

Purchase the Book, The Genesis Xperience on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Xperience-knew-her-beginning/dp/1726459942/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Genesis+Xperience&qid=1613484717&s=books&sr=1-1

 

]]> The fourth episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community features Chanda Santana the Founder for Divas Who Win. In addition to hearing Chanda’s story behind the inspiration and founding of Divas Who Win, we learn about the significant work of this organization serving women trapped by the bounds of sex trade, which often includes complications of addiction.  Divas Who Win provides comprehensive support, programs, and a loving community as women make the journey to a new life. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

 

 

Links and Resources for Additional Information: 

 

Divas Who Win website: 

https://www.divaswhowin.org/

 

Purchase the Book, The Genesis Xperience on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Xperience-knew-her-beginning/dp/1726459942/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Genesis+Xperience&qid=1613484717&s=books&sr=1-1

 

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 3780 The fourth episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community features Chanda Santana the Founder for Divas Who Win. In addition to hearing Chanda’s story behind the inspiration and founding of Divas Who Win, we learn about the significant work of this organization serving women trapped by the bounds of sex trade, which often includes complications of addiction.  Divas Who Win provides comprehensive support, programs, and a loving community as women make the journey to a new life. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

 

 

Links and Resources for Additional Information: 

 

Divas Who Win website: 

https://www.divaswhowin.org/

 

Purchase the Book, The Genesis Xperience on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Xperience-knew-her-beginning/dp/1726459942/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Genesis+Xperience&qid=1613484717&s=books&sr=1-1

 

]]> No C Franklin Granger Meet Spencer Frye and Athens Area Habitat for Humanity 6 6 3 3 Meet Spencer Frye and Athens Area Habitat for Humanity full 672b0307-6431-4a83-bb45-ba46b361bf9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4c1a9d4 The third episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community features Spencer Frye the Executive Director for the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. In addition to hearing Spencer’s story that led him to this role, we learn about the ongoing and expanding work of Habitat which is dedicated to building stronger communities by providing stable housing for individuals and families. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

  

Links and Resources for Additional Information: 

 

The Athens Area Habitat website: 

https://www.athenshabitat.com/

 

Spencer Frye referred to a study done by Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State University. For more information on this click here: https://www.athenshabitat.com/homeowner-statistics-2016/

 

The Nehemiah Project was referenced in our conversation today. This is one story about the Nehemiah houses in NYC: 

https://www.npr.org/2018/10/04/654085265/the-american-dream-one-block-can-make-all-the-difference

 

Redlining refers to the practice of refusing to back mortgages in neighborhoods based on racial and ethnic composition. For information on this click here: 

https://www.bostonfairhousing.org/timeline/1934-FHA.html 

]]> The third episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community features Spencer Frye the Executive Director for the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. In addition to hearing Spencer’s story that led him to this role, we learn about the ongoing and expanding work of Habitat which is dedicated to building stronger communities by providing stable housing for individuals and families. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

  

Links and Resources for Additional Information: 

 

The Athens Area Habitat website: 

https://www.athenshabitat.com/

 

Spencer Frye referred to a study done by Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State University. For more information on this click here: https://www.athenshabitat.com/homeowner-statistics-2016/

 

The Nehemiah Project was referenced in our conversation today. This is one story about the Nehemiah houses in NYC: 

https://www.npr.org/2018/10/04/654085265/the-american-dream-one-block-can-make-all-the-difference

 

Redlining refers to the practice of refusing to back mortgages in neighborhoods based on racial and ethnic composition. For information on this click here: 

https://www.bostonfairhousing.org/timeline/1934-FHA.html 

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 3792 The third episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community features Spencer Frye the Executive Director for the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. In addition to hearing Spencer’s story that led him to this role, we learn about the ongoing and expanding work of Habitat which is dedicated to building stronger communities by providing stable housing for individuals and families. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

  

Links and Resources for Additional Information: 

 

The Athens Area Habitat website: 

https://www.athenshabitat.com/

 

Spencer Frye referred to a study done by Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State University. For more information on this click here: https://www.athenshabitat.com/homeowner-statistics-2016/

 

The Nehemiah Project was referenced in our conversation today. This is one story about the Nehemiah houses in NYC: 

https://www.npr.org/2018/10/04/654085265/the-american-dream-one-block-can-make-all-the-difference

 

Redlining refers to the practice of refusing to back mortgages in neighborhoods based on racial and ethnic composition. For information on this click here: 

https://www.bostonfairhousing.org/timeline/1934-FHA.html 

]]> No C Franklin Granger Meet Madison Sanders and Family Promise of Athens 6 6 2 2 Meet Madison Sanders and Family Promise of Athens full e60fd5df-5459-42f6-932d-c4f6a53933e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80e54a32 This is the second of a six-part series called, Meet Your Community.  Today we meet Madison Sanders, Executive Director of Family Promise. We hear about her service and the multiple programs of Family Promise which address both the needs and prevention of homelessness for families. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

 

Additional Information about Family Promise of Athens

Website: https://www.familypromiseathens.org/ 

 

Ken Medema Concert – November 12, 2023

Sunday, November 12 4 PM at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church

All "ticket" sales will go to Family Promise

 

La Table – February 6, 2024

February 6th at 1055 Barber Street

Link for More Information and Pictures: https://www.familypromiseathens.org/events 

 

Information about Homelessness

Athens Homeless Coalition Community Data 

https://endathenshomelessness.com/impact

 

Clarke County Information:

https://www.accgov.com/10473/Homelessness

 

State of Homelessness in America: 

https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness/ 

]]> This is the second of a six-part series called, Meet Your Community.  Today we meet Madison Sanders, Executive Director of Family Promise. We hear about her service and the multiple programs of Family Promise which address both the needs and prevention of homelessness for families. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

 

Additional Information about Family Promise of Athens

Website: https://www.familypromiseathens.org/ 

 

Ken Medema Concert – November 12, 2023

Sunday, November 12 4 PM at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church

All "ticket" sales will go to Family Promise

 

La Table – February 6, 2024

February 6th at 1055 Barber Street

Link for More Information and Pictures: https://www.familypromiseathens.org/events 

 

Information about Homelessness

Athens Homeless Coalition Community Data 

https://endathenshomelessness.com/impact

 

Clarke County Information:

https://www.accgov.com/10473/Homelessness

 

State of Homelessness in America: 

https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness/ 

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 2637 This is the second of a six-part series called, Meet Your Community.  Today we meet Madison Sanders, Executive Director of Family Promise. We hear about her service and the multiple programs of Family Promise which address both the needs and prevention of homelessness for families. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

 

Additional Information about Family Promise of Athens

Website: https://www.familypromiseathens.org/ 

 

Ken Medema Concert – November 12, 2023

Sunday, November 12 4 PM at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church

All "ticket" sales will go to Family Promise

 

La Table – February 6, 2024

February 6th at 1055 Barber Street

Link for More Information and Pictures: https://www.familypromiseathens.org/events 

 

Information about Homelessness

Athens Homeless Coalition Community Data 

https://endathenshomelessness.com/impact

 

Clarke County Information:

https://www.accgov.com/10473/Homelessness

 

State of Homelessness in America: 

https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness/ 

]]> No C Franklin Granger Meet Erin Barger and the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia 6 6 1 1 Meet Erin Barger and the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia full 7cd4d930-5866-4848-8129-74fcaa2c9df4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbe29af9 This is the first in a new six-part series called, Meet Your Community.  Today we meet Erin Barger, the president, and CEO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. We’ll learn about her service, and how the food bank works to address food insecurity by providing consistent access to nourishing food and relevant education throughout a 14 county area. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

 

Links: 

Website for the Foodbank of Northeast Georgia:

https://foodbanknega.org/ 

 

Erin Barger spoke about the Hunker Down Against Hunger fundraising event. Here is the direct link for more information: 

https://foodbanknega.org/event/hungerbowl2023/

]]> This is the first in a new six-part series called, Meet Your Community.  Today we meet Erin Barger, the president, and CEO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. We’ll learn about her service, and how the food bank works to address food insecurity by providing consistent access to nourishing food and relevant education throughout a 14 county area. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

 

Links: 

Website for the Foodbank of Northeast Georgia:

https://foodbanknega.org/ 

 

Erin Barger spoke about the Hunker Down Against Hunger fundraising event. Here is the direct link for more information: 

https://foodbanknega.org/event/hungerbowl2023/

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 2915 This is the first in a new six-part series called, Meet Your Community.  Today we meet Erin Barger, the president, and CEO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. We’ll learn about her service, and how the food bank works to address food insecurity by providing consistent access to nourishing food and relevant education throughout a 14 county area. 

 

The aim of this series is to deepen our awareness of needs in our community, and meet some of the people and organizations working daily to meet those needs. In addition to learning about our community, we can envision ways to use our gifts and resources, personally and collectively, to help in meeting those needs. 

 

Links: 

Website for the Foodbank of Northeast Georgia:

https://foodbanknega.org/ 

 

Erin Barger spoke about the Hunker Down Against Hunger fundraising event. Here is the direct link for more information: 

https://foodbanknega.org/event/hungerbowl2023/

]]> No C Franklin Granger Trailer for Meet Your Community 6 6 Trailer for Meet Your Community trailer bbf12eb8-e3df-40c1-8f7d-5616d306b8cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/6048f0a8 Meet Your Community is a new 6-episode series beginning October 5, 2023 and running weekly through November 9. Each episode will feature one leader from some of our Athens Area community service organizations. The series seeks to raise awareness for our listeners about these organizations, the people they serve, and how others can support them through volunteering and giving.  These conversations will also explore some of the other critical needs in our community, and ways we can partner to meet those needs. The organizations featured include: Foodbank of Northeast Georgia, Family Promise of Athens, Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, Divas Who Win, and The Athens Well-Being Project. 

]]> Meet Your Community is a new 6-episode series beginning October 5, 2023 and running weekly through November 9. Each episode will feature one leader from some of our Athens Area community service organizations. The series seeks to raise awareness for our listeners about these organizations, the people they serve, and how others can support them through volunteering and giving.  These conversations will also explore some of the other critical needs in our community, and ways we can partner to meet those needs. The organizations featured include: Foodbank of Northeast Georgia, Family Promise of Athens, Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, Divas Who Win, and The Athens Well-Being Project. 

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 117 Meet Your Community is a new 6-episode series beginning October 5, 2023 and running weekly through November 9. Each episode will feature one leader from some of our Athens Area community service organizations. The series seeks to raise awareness for our listeners about these organizations, the people they serve, and how others can support them through volunteering and giving.  These conversations will also explore some of the other critical needs in our community, and ways we can partner to meet those needs. The organizations featured include: Foodbank of Northeast Georgia, Family Promise of Athens, Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, Divas Who Win, and The Athens Well-Being Project. 

]]> Community Service, Religion No C Franklin Granger Conversation with Paula Hooper about Church, God, and the Pandemic 5 5 7 7 Conversation with Paula Hooper about Church, God, and the Pandemic full ceedd64f-691c-4ca3-801c-d5cc2fb665d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51064e9f This is the final conversation in our Fall 2022 podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” These seven one-on-one conversations featured a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

 

You are invited to check out our other podcast, “Open to Explore Devotions,” beginning Monday, November 28. There you will find daily Advent devotions Monday through Friday for the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The devotions come from members sharing personal stories on the theme, “Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord.” 

]]> This is the final conversation in our Fall 2022 podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” These seven one-on-one conversations featured a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

 

You are invited to check out our other podcast, “Open to Explore Devotions,” beginning Monday, November 28. There you will find daily Advent devotions Monday through Friday for the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The devotions come from members sharing personal stories on the theme, “Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord.” 

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 2757 Paula Hooper shares conversation with Frank Granger about her experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic Paula Hooper shares conversation with Frank Granger about her experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic No C Franklin Granger Conversation with Larry Divers about Church, God, and the Pandemic 5 5 6 6 Conversation with Larry Divers about Church, God, and the Pandemic full 85a68b8c-b5f3-4def-a2a6-b0719402ecd0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/970d987d Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 2738 Larry Divers shares conversation with Frank Granger about his experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. Larry Divers shares conversation with Frank Granger about his experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. No C Franklin Granger Conversation with Dwayne Blasingame about Church, God, and the Pandemic 5 5 5 5 Conversation with Dwayne Blasingame about Church, God, and the Pandemic full 42f1621d-e9db-4337-ba95-68c34445d65c https://share.transistor.fm/s/86392c52 Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1872 Dwayne Blasingame shares conversation with Frank Granger about her experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. Dwayne Blasingame shares conversation with Frank Granger about her experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. No C Franklin Granger Conversation with Daniel Hulsey about Church, God, and the Pandemic 5 5 4 4 Conversation with Daniel Hulsey about Church, God, and the Pandemic full 94cd6558-49d3-43ae-9dc6-c2b3f087da55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5317c530 Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 2092 Daniel Hulsey shares conversation with Frank Granger about his experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. Daniel Hulsey shares conversation with Frank Granger about his experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. No C Franklin Granger Conversation with LaReece Stewart about Church, God, and the Pandemic 5 5 3 3 Conversation with LaReece Stewart about Church, God, and the Pandemic full 3b511b7d-7acb-4b88-91c6-5b96ec21df45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd993248 Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 2430 LaReece Stewart shares conversation with Frank Granger about her experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. LaReece Stewart shares conversation with Frank Granger about her experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. No C Franklin Granger Conversation with David Braid about Church, God, and the Pandemic 5 5 2 2 Conversation with David Braid about Church, God, and the Pandemic full 47aca20a-30d2-47e4-a553-01b28e06c550 https://share.transistor.fm/s/400de1cc Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: 

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1611 David Braid shares conversation with Frank Granger about his experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. David Braid shares conversation with Frank Granger about his experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. No C Franklin Granger Conversation with Jamie Hogan about Church, God, and the Pandemic 5 5 1 1 Conversation with Jamie Hogan about Church, God, and the Pandemic full 30206bfd-0c01-49c8-b93e-76be5b3ea8f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/292c8653 Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions:  

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions:  

  • Their church background and experience in childhood
  • Why they chose First Baptist Athens
  • A favorite Bible story
  • Where they would take God to dinner
  • Their discoveries from the pandemic. 

The conversations are rich with stories, inspiration, discoveries, and surprises. 

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 2526 Jamie Hogan shares conversation with Frank Granger about her experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. Jamie Hogan shares conversation with Frank Granger about her experiences and views on questions related to church, God, and the pandemic. No C Franklin Granger In Their Own Words: Children Sharing their Favorite Bible Stories 4 4 7 7 In Their Own Words: Children Sharing their Favorite Bible Stories full a2ee3c2e-07b6-4796-8dd1-068640dc12f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e822c3d This special episode features conversations with children from First Baptist Church, Athens, GA, ages 4 to 12. In August of 2021, on the opening night of our children’s choir and mission activities, we brought the children, two by two, into our “podcast studio” where each child was asked two questions: “What is your favorite Bible story?” And, “Who is a person, or character in the Bible that you like?” Their answers are featured on this podcast. 

]]> This special episode features conversations with children from First Baptist Church, Athens, GA, ages 4 to 12. In August of 2021, on the opening night of our children’s choir and mission activities, we brought the children, two by two, into our “podcast studio” where each child was asked two questions: “What is your favorite Bible story?” And, “Who is a person, or character in the Bible that you like?” Their answers are featured on this podcast. 

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2022 23:43:01 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 740 Children, aged 4 to 12, answer the questions: “What is your favorite Bible story?” And, “Who is a person, or character in the Bible that you like?” Children, aged 4 to 12, answer the questions: “What is your favorite Bible story?” And, “Who is a person, or character in the Bible that you like?” No Conversation with Adam Granger and Livy Baxley 4 4 6 6 Conversation with Adam Granger and Livy Baxley full b2fd66a6-d937-46b0-b45c-89706c286439 https://share.transistor.fm/s/323f5ea4 This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. Our final episode features Adam Granger and Livy Baxley.

 

We produce another podcast, “Open to Explore Devotions.” Beginning Sunday, November 28, we will have daily devotions for Advent featuring personal stories from congregation members sharing about what gives them hope this Advent and Christmas season. Subscribe now to Open to Explore Devotions.

]]> This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. Our final episode features Adam Granger and Livy Baxley.

 

We produce another podcast, “Open to Explore Devotions.” Beginning Sunday, November 28, we will have daily devotions for Advent featuring personal stories from congregation members sharing about what gives them hope this Advent and Christmas season. Subscribe now to Open to Explore Devotions.

]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 2406 This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with Adam Granger and Livy Baxley. This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with Adam Granger and Livy Baxley. No Conversation with Alison Cunningham and Ches Smith 4 4 5 5 Conversation with Alison Cunningham and Ches Smith full 481f45d3-a456-4a00-9669-7232588368ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/e33a118b This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. Our fifth episode features Alison Cunningham and Ches Smith.

]]> This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. Our fifth episode features Alison Cunningham and Ches Smith.

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:13:35 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1193 This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with Alison Cunningham and Ches Smith. This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with Alison Cunningham and Ches Smith. No Conversation with Charles Adams and Donna Hopper 4 4 4 4 Conversation with Charles Adams and Donna Hopper full 6fdcec58-da2d-4382-9782-749d6b2dc3d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38cebc83 This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. Our fourth episode features Charles Adams and Donna Hopper.

]]> This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. Our fourth episode features Charles Adams and Donna Hopper.

]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:35:55 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1829 This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with Charles Adams and Donna Hopper. This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with Charles Adams and Donna Hopper. No Conversation with Robin O'Rear and Cindy Haygood 4 4 3 3 Conversation with Robin O'Rear and Cindy Haygood full 0d5f8cab-b230-4027-8f0c-791c9ca431f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6528813 This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. Our third episode features Robin O’Rear and Cindy Haygood.

]]> This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. Our third episode features Robin O’Rear and Cindy Haygood.

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1801 This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with Robin O’Rear and Cindy Haygood. This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with Robin O’Rear and Cindy Haygood. No Conversation with Jill Dawson and John Barrow 4 4 2 2 Conversation with Jill Dawson and John Barrow full ae00b59d-954d-40dd-a878-1f354e361eba https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bf88e5d This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. Our second episode features Jill Dawson and John Barrow. Jill and John are native Athenians; they have experienced this church through all phases of their lives. 

]]> This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. Our second episode features Jill Dawson and John Barrow. Jill and John are native Athenians; they have experienced this church through all phases of their lives. 

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:34:04 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 2500 This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with Jill Dawson and John Barrow. These two native Athenians have experienced this church through all phases of their lives. This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with Jill Dawson and John Barrow. These two native Athenians have experienced this church through all phases of their lives. No Conversation with Charlie Hooper and Vickie Horton 4 4 1 1 Conversation with Charlie Hooper and Vickie Horton full 8feec1f2-7134-4f7f-8e7a-f2196aad4d54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98874b2c This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of being in our current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue. These feature stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. This first podcast features Charlie Hooper and Vickie Horton, two long-time members of this congregation. 

]]> This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of being in our current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue. These feature stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. This first podcast features Charlie Hooper and Vickie Horton, two long-time members of this congregation. 

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1404 This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with two long-time members, Charlie Hooper and Vickie Horton This episode in our Anniversary Recognition Series features a conversation with two long-time members, Charlie Hooper and Vickie Horton No Conversation with Jimmy Thomason 3 3 7 7 Conversation with Jimmy Thomason full 4c3893be-192e-4c0e-aa92-efc3bbd6c12a https://share.transistor.fm/s/58b55dfb Jimmy Thomason shares memories of First Baptist with Carol Cofer (his sister!)

]]> Jimmy Thomason shares memories of First Baptist with Carol Cofer (his sister!)

]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:27:40 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 554 Jimmy Thomason shares memories of First Baptist with Carol Cofer (his sister!) Jimmy Thomason shares memories of First Baptist with Carol Cofer (his sister!) No Conversation with John Barrow 3 3 6 6 Conversation with John Barrow full 076e4538-7c04-4436-8f49-986dd2af68ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/acb79d8f John Barrow joins Carol Cofer to discuss growing up in the church, his favorite memories, and how he views the church's future. 

]]> John Barrow joins Carol Cofer to discuss growing up in the church, his favorite memories, and how he views the church's future. 

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:42:14 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 807 John Barrow joins Carol Cofer to discuss his experiences of FBC. John Barrow joins Carol Cofer to discuss his experiences of FBC. No Conversation with Jim Hubert 3 3 5 5 Conversation with Jim Hubert full 45e7d2cf-ab24-4d70-8c24-fa2cce13b0ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf723c0b Jim Hubert speaks with Carol Cofer about growing up at FBC and his perspective on the church through the years. 

]]> Jim Hubert speaks with Carol Cofer about growing up at FBC and his perspective on the church through the years. 

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:29:21 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 646 Jim Hubert talks with Carol Cofer about growing up at FBC. Jim Hubert talks with Carol Cofer about growing up at FBC. No Conversation with Phyllis Nelson 3 3 4 4 Conversation with Phyllis Nelson full 4a20c78a-4708-4190-98b9-22ae7e4f8fab https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddd736ec Phyllis Nelson, a member of First Baptist Athens' "cradle roll," shares memories of the church and her family with Carol Cofer. 

]]> Phyllis Nelson, a member of First Baptist Athens' "cradle roll," shares memories of the church and her family with Carol Cofer. 

]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 598 Phyllis Nelson talks with Carol Cofer about growing up at FBC Athens. Phyllis Nelson talks with Carol Cofer about growing up at FBC Athens. No Conversation with Kathy Segars 3 3 3 3 Conversation with Kathy Segars full 83da440e-6ad5-4784-b5e2-148f14696151 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6f1ab54  Carol Cofer speaks with Kathy Segars about growing up in First Baptist Athens. In this series, "cradle roll" (members who were born into the church) share memories of the church's past to help us prepare for our shared future. 

]]>  Carol Cofer speaks with Kathy Segars about growing up in First Baptist Athens. In this series, "cradle roll" (members who were born into the church) share memories of the church's past to help us prepare for our shared future. 

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 896 Carol Cofer speaks with Kathy Segars. Carol Cofer speaks with Kathy Segars. No Conversation with Jill Dawson 3 3 2 2 Conversation with Jill Dawson full 7933b611-1f8b-4387-83bb-d5ff468eafb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/649d0af6  Carol Cofer speaks with Jill Dawson about growing up in First Baptist Athens. In this series, "cradle roll" (members who were born into the church) share memories of the church's past to help us prepare for our shared future. 

]]>  Carol Cofer speaks with Jill Dawson about growing up in First Baptist Athens. In this series, "cradle roll" (members who were born into the church) share memories of the church's past to help us prepare for our shared future. 

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 22:23:36 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 805 Jill Dawson speak with Carol Cofer about growing up at FBC Athens. Jill Dawson speak with Carol Cofer about growing up at FBC Athens. regenerate, cradle roll No Conversation with Julie Jenkins 3 3 1 1 Conversation with Julie Jenkins full 144cb854-3386-47ac-a6a5-6b45a0078b0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3c3fef9 In the first episode of this series, Carol Cofer speaks with Julie Jenkins about growing up in First Baptist Athens. In this series, "cradle roll" (members who were born into the church) share memories of the church's past to help us prepare for our shared future. 

]]> In the first episode of this series, Carol Cofer speaks with Julie Jenkins about growing up in First Baptist Athens. In this series, "cradle roll" (members who were born into the church) share memories of the church's past to help us prepare for our shared future. 

]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:18:15 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 608 Julie Jenkins speaks with Carol Cofer about growing up in First Baptist. Julie Jenkins speaks with Carol Cofer about growing up in First Baptist. regenerate, history No Stations of the Cross 2 2 4 4 Stations of the Cross full 32494df7-1108-4442-9639-5c8c2ff9157a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7cbb832 Guidelines for walking the stations of the cross

 

This podcast serves as an audio guide for walking and meditating the 14 Stations of the Cross. It is designed for use in the Prayer Garden at First Baptist Church in downtown Athens, GA. The Garden is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. The podcast is timed so that once t is started, a person can allow it to play continuously being guided from station to station with time for silence and meditation at each station. A bell tone will sound, followed by a prompt indicating it is time to move to the next station. 

 

Option

While it is designed to be used when physically walking a path of the 14 stations, this podcast can be adapted for use in other settings. One can simply find a quite place, inside or outside, and listen to the prayers, identified stations, and prompts for reflection. 

 

Information about the Stations


The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step devotion commemorating Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. These stations focus on specific events beginning with his condemnation. These are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage. At each station, recall and meditate on the specific event from Christ's last day.

 

Source of Prayers

 

The opening and closing prayers are taken from Gathering for Worship: Patterns and Prayers for the Community of Disciples, edited by Christopher J. Ellis and Myra Blyth for The Baptist Union of Great Brittain. Canterbury Press, Norwich, 2005.

]]> Guidelines for walking the stations of the cross

 

This podcast serves as an audio guide for walking and meditating the 14 Stations of the Cross. It is designed for use in the Prayer Garden at First Baptist Church in downtown Athens, GA. The Garden is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. The podcast is timed so that once t is started, a person can allow it to play continuously being guided from station to station with time for silence and meditation at each station. A bell tone will sound, followed by a prompt indicating it is time to move to the next station. 

 

Option

While it is designed to be used when physically walking a path of the 14 stations, this podcast can be adapted for use in other settings. One can simply find a quite place, inside or outside, and listen to the prayers, identified stations, and prompts for reflection. 

 

Information about the Stations


The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step devotion commemorating Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. These stations focus on specific events beginning with his condemnation. These are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage. At each station, recall and meditate on the specific event from Christ's last day.

 

Source of Prayers

 

The opening and closing prayers are taken from Gathering for Worship: Patterns and Prayers for the Community of Disciples, edited by Christopher J. Ellis and Myra Blyth for The Baptist Union of Great Brittain. Canterbury Press, Norwich, 2005.

]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1616 An audio guide for following the 14 Stations of the Cross. An audio guide for following the 14 Stations of the Cross. No How Do You Teach Preaching? 2 2 3 3 How Do You Teach Preaching? full 841ecb34-05bf-402b-845b-3b91f86706ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d186f2b This is the final episode in a series of three featuring conversations with Dr. Anna Carter Florence, the Peter Marshall Professor of preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur Georgia. Many of us have heard plenty of sermons. Some which were excellent, plenty that were good, and hopefully not very many bad ones. Perhaps after hearing any one of those types of sermons, you had the question, “What do they teach students in seminary about preparing and delivering sermons?” Dr. Carter Florence offers insight into one seminary professor thoughts, approaches, and answers to the question, “How do you teach preaching?” 

Dr. Anna Carter Florence gave the 2012 Lyman Beecher Lectures, titled: “The Word in the Repertory Church” A video link to these three lectures can be found at the Yale Divinity School website: https://web.library.yale.edu/divinity/beecher-lectures

 

Lecture I: The Script in the Scripture, the Word in Rehearsal: Proclamation in the Repertory Church (October 24)

Lecture II: It Could Have Gone Differently: Repertory Readings of Texts of Terror (October 25)

Lecture III: Old Texts, New Works: The Repertory Preacher and the Company of Grace (October 26)

]]> This is the final episode in a series of three featuring conversations with Dr. Anna Carter Florence, the Peter Marshall Professor of preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur Georgia. Many of us have heard plenty of sermons. Some which were excellent, plenty that were good, and hopefully not very many bad ones. Perhaps after hearing any one of those types of sermons, you had the question, “What do they teach students in seminary about preparing and delivering sermons?” Dr. Carter Florence offers insight into one seminary professor thoughts, approaches, and answers to the question, “How do you teach preaching?” 

Dr. Anna Carter Florence gave the 2012 Lyman Beecher Lectures, titled: “The Word in the Repertory Church” A video link to these three lectures can be found at the Yale Divinity School website: https://web.library.yale.edu/divinity/beecher-lectures

 

Lecture I: The Script in the Scripture, the Word in Rehearsal: Proclamation in the Repertory Church (October 24)

Lecture II: It Could Have Gone Differently: Repertory Readings of Texts of Terror (October 25)

Lecture III: Old Texts, New Works: The Repertory Preacher and the Company of Grace (October 26)

]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 First Baptist Church Athens GA First Baptist Church Athens GA 859 Dr. Anna Carter Florence shares her insights about how she, a seminary professor, teaches students to preach. Dr. Anna Carter Florence shares her insights about how she, a seminary professor, teaches students to preach. preaching, teaching, bible No Scripture Can Be Fun and Relevant 2 2 2 2 Scripture Can Be Fun and Relevant full 2c7682c2-5e89-4f8e-b976-443f411de98e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e71bf816 Anna Carter Florence, the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia has developed an approach for reading scripture. Her book, Rehearsing Scripture, is subtitled Discovering God’s Word in Community, gives detail and explanation of this method. Frank Granger and Emily Harbin, ministers at FBC Athens Georgia, explore with Dr. Carter Florence some specific concepts and comments covered in the book discovering that scripture study not only is enjoyable, but it is also relevant to our life now. 

]]> Anna Carter Florence, the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia has developed an approach for reading scripture. Her book, Rehearsing Scripture, is subtitled Discovering God’s Word in Community, gives detail and explanation of this method. Frank Granger and Emily Harbin, ministers at FBC Athens Georgia, explore with Dr. Carter Florence some specific concepts and comments covered in the book discovering that scripture study not only is enjoyable, but it is also relevant to our life now. 

]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:10:53 +0000 First Baptist Church Athens GA First Baptist Church Athens GA 1081 Part 2 of A Conversation with Dr. Anna Carter Florence discussing her book, Rehearsing Scripture: Discovering God’s Word in Community. Part 2 of A Conversation with Dr. Anna Carter Florence discussing her book, Rehearsing Scripture: Discovering God’s Word in Community. Religion, Spirituality, Interview No Falling in Love with Scripture 2 2 1 1 Falling in Love with Scripture full 68ff5849-b0fb-4902-b51d-28564f91665b https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c4b1628 Anna Carter Florence, the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia has developed an approach for reading scripture. Her book, Rehearsing Scripture, is subtitled Discovering God’s Word in Community, gives detail and explanation of this method. Frank Granger and Emily Harbin, ministers at FBC Athens Georgia, ask Dr. Carter Florence what inspired this way of reading and studying scripture. Together they discuss this playful, yet respectful approach to Bible Study. 

]]> Anna Carter Florence, the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia has developed an approach for reading scripture. Her book, Rehearsing Scripture, is subtitled Discovering God’s Word in Community, gives detail and explanation of this method. Frank Granger and Emily Harbin, ministers at FBC Athens Georgia, ask Dr. Carter Florence what inspired this way of reading and studying scripture. Together they discuss this playful, yet respectful approach to Bible Study. 

]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:49:31 +0000 First Baptist Church Athens GA First Baptist Church Athens GA 1867 A Conversation with Dr. Anna Carter Florence discussing her book, Rehearsing Scripture: Discovering God’s Word in Community. A Conversation with Dr. Anna Carter Florence discussing her book, Rehearsing Scripture: Discovering God’s Word in Community. No What Can Christians Add to Conversations about Justice 1 1 6 6 What Can Christians Add to Conversations about Justice full 8aafe2e2-5253-4008-b626-d69e2a1164a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a01d13d The fifth sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Matt Marston, Senior Minister at First Baptist Athens. Among the many voices of the conversation about justice, he suggests Christians have an important message to add.

]]> The fifth sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Matt Marston, Senior Minister at First Baptist Athens. Among the many voices of the conversation about justice, he suggests Christians have an important message to add.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1102 The fifth sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Matt Marston, Senior Minister at First Baptist Athens. Among the many voices of the conversation about justice, he suggests Christians have an important message to add. The fifth sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Matt Marston, Senior Minister at First Baptist Athens. Among the many voices of the conversation about justice, he suggests Christians have an important message to add. No Grieving an Unfinished Crisis 1 1 5 5 Grieving an Unfinished Crisis full 9c21efae-8887-413d-8ce2-dce7122170ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/95680b3d The fourth sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Emily Harbin, Minister of Students and Young Adult at First Baptist Athens. Using the work of Pauline Boss on ambiguous loss, Rev. Harbin explores the impact of losses which are undefined and unfinished.

]]> The fourth sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Emily Harbin, Minister of Students and Young Adult at First Baptist Athens. Using the work of Pauline Boss on ambiguous loss, Rev. Harbin explores the impact of losses which are undefined and unfinished.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1176 The fourth sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Emily Harbin, Minister of Students and Young Adult at First Baptist Athens. Using the work of Pauline Boss on ambiguous loss, Rev. Harbin explores the impact of losses which are undefined and unfinished. The fourth sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Emily Harbin, Minister of Students and Young Adult at First Baptist Athens. Using the work of Pauline Boss on ambiguous loss, Rev. Harbin explores the impact of losses which are undefined and No How Can Christians Support Racial Justice and Healing 1 1 7 7 How Can Christians Support Racial Justice and Healing full 777e559f-55a8-424e-847d-83b393a415b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55324002 The sixth and final sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Matt Marston. Grace is the means to provide healing in an imperfect word. Grace also allows us to remove our self-constructed barriers of difference and separation.

]]> The sixth and final sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Matt Marston. Grace is the means to provide healing in an imperfect word. Grace also allows us to remove our self-constructed barriers of difference and separation.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:28:15 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1071 The sixth and final sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Matt Marston. Grace is the means to provide healing in an imperfect word. Grace also allows us to remove our self-constructed barriers of difference and separation. The sixth and final sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Matt Marston. Grace is the means to provide healing in an imperfect word. Grace also allows us to remove our self-constructed barriers of difference and separation. No Who Does God Love 1 1 3 3 Who Does God Love full d84fcc6a-6455-4c92-8922-25fcae495d74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6db9b2b The second sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series, delivered by Joel Snider, looks at economic justice through the eyes and heart of who God loves.

]]> The second sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series, delivered by Joel Snider, looks at economic justice through the eyes and heart of who God loves.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1093 The second sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series, delivered by Joel Snider, looks at economic justice through the eyes and heart of who God loves. The second sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series, delivered by Joel Snider, looks at economic justice through the eyes and heart of who God loves. No Individual Rights and the Common Good 1 1 2 2 Individual Rights and the Common Good full 29d051a8-fed8-443f-9300-416e587cb8b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fed539f This first sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series, by Joel Snider, explores the tensions between exercising our individual rights at the expense of the common good

]]> This first sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series, by Joel Snider, explores the tensions between exercising our individual rights at the expense of the common good

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1080 This first sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series, by Joel Snider, explores the tensions between exercising our individual rights at the expense of the common good This first sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series, by Joel Snider, explores the tensions between exercising our individual rights at the expense of the common good No Whose World is it Anyway 1 1 4 4 Whose World is it Anyway full 7e9256e3-6712-4151-937d-89b0d47f709e https://share.transistor.fm/s/07e41418 The third sermon in the Let’s Talk series explores creation care, climate change, and global warming. Frank Granger, Minister of Christian Community at First Baptist Athens suggests we must not wait any longer before taking action.

]]> The third sermon in the Let’s Talk series explores creation care, climate change, and global warming. Frank Granger, Minister of Christian Community at First Baptist Athens suggests we must not wait any longer before taking action.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 1351 The third sermon in the Let’s Talk series explores creation care, climate change, and global warming. Frank Granger, Minister of Christian Community at First Baptist Athens suggests we must not wait any longer before taking action. The third sermon in the Let’s Talk series explores creation care, climate change, and global warming. Frank Granger, Minister of Christian Community at First Baptist Athens suggests we must not wait any longer before taking action. No Hope in the Face of Racial Injustice 1 1 1 1 Hope in the Face of Racial Injustice full 08e58e93-8bc9-461a-9ac3-4e32f9e10cf1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d5380a2 Two pastors, one African American and one white, share their perspectives on the 3-year relationship of their congregations. Hope for the ongoing work of racial justice starts in relationship.

]]> Two pastors, one African American and one white, share their perspectives on the 3-year relationship of their congregations. Hope for the ongoing work of racial justice starts in relationship.

]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000 CFranklin Granger CFranklin Granger 2973 Two pastors, one African American and one white, share their perspectives on the 3-year relationship of their congregations. Hope for the ongoing work of racial justice starts in relationship. Two pastors, one African American and one white, share their perspectives on the 3-year relationship of their congregations. Hope for the ongoing work of racial justice starts in relationship. No