Akin Huddle

Episode 23 continues the Akins' conversation on rest, moving from the theology of the Sabbath to how a Christian in 2026 actually practices it. The brothers talk through youth sports on Sunday, what makes a home genuinely restful, and whether pastoral sabbaticals are a gift or an indulgence in the eyes of the average church member. Danny closes with a story about John MacArthur that captures the balance between working hard in ministry and being present at home.The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. Southern Seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. To learn more, visit https://www.sbts.edu

Meet the Akins:

• Danny Akin is President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.danielakin.com
• Nate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at thepillarnetwork.com
• Jonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at www.cn.edu
• Paul Akin is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.sbts.edu/faculty/paul-m-akin
• Tim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at gofbcd.org/leadership

Episode 22 explores what the Bible says about rest and how to balance it with a strong work ethic. Danny grounds the conversation in creation, the Sabbath, and the rest believers have in Christ, while the brothers discuss trusting God's provision, resisting the pull of a hurried culture, and what faithful rhythms of work and rest look like in everyday life.The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. Southern Seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. To learn more, visit https://www.sbts.edu

Meet the Akins:• Danny Akin is President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.danielakin.com• Nate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at thepillarnetwork.com• Jonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at www.cn.edu• Paul Akin is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.sbts.edu/faculty/paul-m-akin• Tim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at gofbcd.org/leadership

Episode 21 continues the conversation with guest Garrett Hilbert of Dude Perfect, turning to marriage, family, and manhood. Garrett speaks candidly about his marriage to his wife, Kristen, the real struggles of life in the public eye, and what it means for a husband to lead his home spiritually while keeping the glitz and glamour of success in its proper place. The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. Southern Seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. To learn more, visit https://www.sbts.edu

Meet the Akins:• Danny Akin is President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.danielakin.com• Nate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at thepillarnetwork.com• Jonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at www.cn.edu• Paul Akin is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.sbts.edu/faculty/paul-m-akin• Tim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at gofbcd.org/leadership

Episode 20 features guest Garrett Hilbert, a co-founder of Dude Perfect, who shares the story of his faith formation and how five friends built one of the most-watched channels on YouTube. Garrett reflects on staying grounded through the local church, resisting the temptations of money and fame, and why the team is so intentional about pointing their enormous platform toward the gospel. The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. Southern Seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. To learn more, visit https://www.sbts.eduMeet the Akins:• Danny Akin is President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.danielakin.com• Nate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at thepillarnetwork.com• Jonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at www.cn.edu• Paul Akin is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.sbts.edu/faculty/paul-m-akin• Tim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at gofbcd.org/leadership

Episode 19 continues the conversation with Jimmy Scroggins on raising sons toward biblical manhood in a world of constant temptation. Jimmy offers practical wisdom on fighting passivity, talking to kids about sexuality early and often, managing technology and social media, and modeling the balance of being both tough and tender. The conversation closes with his one-minute charge to any young father: walk with God, love their mother, and lean into your church family. The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. Southern Seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. To learn more, visit https://www.sbts.eduMeet the Akins:• Danny Akin is President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.danielakin.com• Nate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at thepillarnetwork.com• Jonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at www.cn.edu• Paul Akin is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.sbts.edu/faculty/paul-m-akin• Tim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at gofbcd.org/leadership

Episode 18 welcomes special guest Jimmy Scroggins, a longtime family friend and former youth pastor to the Akin brothers, for a conversation about biblical manhood. After sharing his testimony and call to ministry, Jimmy and the family explore what Scripture says about masculinity, how to raise sons with both toughness and tenderness, and why godly manhood is rooted in character and service rather than the distortions our culture celebrates on either extreme. The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. Southern Seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. To learn more, visit https://www.sbts.edu

Meet the Akins:• Danny Akin is President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.danielakin.com• Nate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at thepillarnetwork.com• Jonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at www.cn.edu• Paul Akin is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.sbts.edu/faculty/paul-m-akin• Tim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at gofbcd.org/leadership

Episode seventeen explores why legacy is caught, not taught, and how a leader's example shapes the next generation far more than words ever could. Danny reflects on the many in ministry who begin well but fail to finish, and the brothers discuss why integrity, marriage, and character are the qualities that truly get passed down. Along the way, they offer honest encouragement to parents, acknowledging that faithfulness is never guaranteed but is always worth fighting for. The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. Southern Seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. To learn more, visit https://www.sbts.edu

Meet the Akins:• Danny Akin is President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.danielakin.com• Nate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at thepillarnetwork.com• Jonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at www.cn.edu• Paul Akin is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.sbts.edu/faculty/paul-m-akin• Tim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at gofbcd.org/leadership

Episode sixteen explores how to make your home a fun and joyful place. Danny and his sons talk about why laughter, play, and shared time matter, reminding parents that broken things can be replaced but time with children and grandchildren cannot. Along the way, they share how investing intentional time together has made their homes places where kids, and even their friends, love to be. The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. Southern Seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. To learn more, visit https://www.sbts.edu

Meet the Akins:• Danny Akin is President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.danielakin.com• Nate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at thepillarnetwork.com• Jonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at www.cn.edu• Paul Akin is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.sbts.edu/faculty/paul-m-akin• Tim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at gofbcd.org/leadership

This episode continues the Akins' conversation on social media, focusing on how parents can wisely navigate phones, devices, and apps with their children. Danny and his four sons share what they've learned about delaying smartphones and social media, setting clear boundaries, and preparing kids to make godly decisions for the day they leave home. Before digging in, the family opens with a lively round of favorite NBA playoff moments, from Michael Jordan's flu game to Willis Reed's legendary limp onto the court.

The Akin Huddle Podcast is presented by Southern Seminary. Southern Seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. To learn more, visit https://www.sbts.edu

Meet the Akins:

• Danny Akin is President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.danielakin.com
• Nate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at thepillarnetwork.com
• Jonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at www.cn.edu
• Paul Akin is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.sbts.edu/faculty/paul-m-akin
• Tim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at gofbcd.org/leadership