Akin Huddle

Episode four centers on Paul Akin's story, tracing his call to ministry from curious middle child to missionary in East Africa and the Middle East to Provost at Southern Seminary. The brothers and Danny then discuss how ministry affects family life, sharing honest wisdom on navigating moves with kids and protecting your home from the hard side of church leadership.

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 three focuses on Jon Akin’s story of faith, ministry, and family. The conversation then explores whether children are a burden or a blessing, offering a Christian perspective on parenting, sacrifice, and the lasting joy of investing in the next generation.

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 https://www.danielakin.comNate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at https://thepillarnetwork.comJonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at https://www.cn.edu/people/jonathan-akinPaul Akin is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at https://www.sbts.edu/faculty/paul-m-akinTim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at https://gofbcd.org/leadership

Episode two centers on Nate Akin’s story of coming to faith in Christ, rebellion, repentance, and ministry. Along the way, the family reflects on holiday traditions, life in a pastor’s home, and the ways their parents helped make church, family, and following Christ a joyful part of everyday life. For more resources, visit danielakin.com

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.comNate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at thepillarnetwork.comJonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at www.cn.eduPaul 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-akinTim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at gofbcd.org/leadership

Episode one introduces the five hosts and explains why they started the podcast. Danny talks about coming to faith, sensing a call to ministry, and how God redirected his life from sports into training pastors and serving the church.

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 https://www.danielakin.com

Nate Akin is Executive Director of The Pillar Network. Learn more at https://thepillarnetwork.com

Jonathan Akin is Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. Learn more at https://www.cn.edu/people/jonathan-akin

Paul Akin is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn more at https://www.sbts.edu/faculty/paul-m-akin

Tim Akin is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Douglasville. Learn more at https://gofbcd.org/leadership