City on Purpose Podcast

up with local sports, celebrating the return of Barnes & Noble to Edgewood, and sharing a full lineup of fun Atlanta events happening this week—from Theology on Tap to a Weekend Wind Down concert. Plus, we dive into new job and housing opportunities, highlight a featured episode of the Honest to God podcast exploring women’s health, and break down key takeaways from last Sunday’s sermons by Fr. Mike Schmitz, Andy Stanley, Louie Giglio, and Kris McDaniel. Tune in to stay connected and inspired!

Welcome to this week's episode as we celebrate the crisp, sweater-weather mornings of fall in Georgia! This week, we highlight fun local happenings around town—including the Fall Festival on Ponce, Fernbank After Dark, and board game nights—alongside a cozy spotlight on Bellwood Coffee in Decatur. Plus, we share career openings in local ministries, details on the upcoming GA Martyrs Music Mission retreat, and a thought-provoking conversation on the "Honest to God" podcast exploring authentic femininity and the real design of womanhood. We wrap up with insightful summaries of recent Sunday sermons from local Christian leaders focusing on active trust, spiritual growth, and a renewed identity in Christ.

Welcome to this week's episode, celebrating the arrival of cooler fall weather in Georgia! We dive into the best local events around town—including Plant Bingo, Tim Burton Trivia, and Oktoberfest—and spotlight the elevated classic dishes at Patria Mezcaleria for your next date night. Plus, we share exciting new job openings in local ministry, details on an upcoming women's discernment retreat, and a powerful conversation on the "Honest to God" podcast about navigating a spouse's conversion to the Catholic faith. We wrap things up with a rundown of insightful Sunday sermon summaries from local Christian leaders on gratitude, identity, and reconciliation.

This week’s newsletter brings a roundup of Atlanta events, faith resources, and community highlights, starting with a rainy recap of Shaky Knees at Piedmont Park and a special shout-out to Howlin’ Willy’s Hot Chicken for sheltering festivalgoers. Readers can explore local events for the week—including a Lego build, movie night, and candle-making workshop—alongside part-time job openings, volunteer roles, and the upcoming Made for More retreat. This edition also features the farewell episode of the Honest to God podcast celebrating host John Henry, as well as easy-to-digest summaries of recent sermons from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Cathedral of Christ the King, Buckhead Church, Passion City Church, and Trinity Anglican Church covering topics from identity in Christ to overcoming entitlement.

Beat the September heat and join us for another episode of City on Purpose! This week, we're sharing top local events including trivia nights, the Jazz Room Atlanta, and an East Palisades Trail cleanup, along with a visit to The Corner Cup Coffee in Tucker and Decatur for great drinks, snacks, and local art finds. We also highlight exciting new job opportunities in the area, a chance to get involved with the Georgia Martyrs Music Mission, and deep insights from our Sunday Sermon Series—featuring messages from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Cathedral of Christ the King, Passion City Church, and more on confronting anger, breaking free from mental traps, and walking in radical forgiveness.

Soak up those post-Labor Day rays and jump into another week around Atlanta with the latest audio edition of City on Purpose! In this episode, we’re spotlighting can't-miss weekend events like Fernbank After Dark and Theology on Tap, taking a trip to Tucker to check out Infinite Realities for all your comic and tabletop board game needs, and sharing fresh local job and volunteer opportunities. Plus, we dive into key insights from this week's Sunday Sermon Series—featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz, Passion City Church, and more—exploring powerful reflections on overcoming spiritual blind spots, navigating hardship with hope, and finding faith in times of uncertainty.

Welcome to September! In this episode, we kick off the holiday weekend with a look at top Atlanta-area events—including the Dragon Con Parade and Art in the Park Marietta—alongside local job openings and an upcoming parenting retreat. We also dive into a deep-dive conversation on digital dating and navigating relationships with faith at the center, followed by quick summaries of recent sermons from top Christian leaders like Fr. Mike Schmitz, Andy Stanley, and Pastor Louie Giglio on courage, integrity, and embracing life's crosses. Whether you're planning your long weekend or looking for spiritual encouragement, tune in for your weekly roundup of local resources and faith-centered insights!

Welcome to this week’s episode, packed with exciting local events, job and volunteer opportunities, and inspiring spiritual content around town. We kick things off with weekend highlights—from an International Dog Day Yappy Hour to a Sunset Tree Tour—and share our featured spot of the week, Tucker’s local favorite, The Local No. 7. For those seeking personal and spiritual growth, we cover an upcoming parenting retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, highlight the latest Honest to God podcast on the fight for purity, and unpack powerful takeaways from this Sunday's sermon series featuring leaders like Fr. Mike Schmitz and Andy Stanley. Tune in to catch all the local updates, job openings, and encouraging insights to uplift your week!

In this week’s episode of the City on Purpose podcast, we’re beating the late-August heat with iced coffee, local news, and a jam-packed lineup of weekend happenings across the Atlanta area—from Science on Tap at the Georgia Aquarium to a Venezuelan coffee run at Kiosko Venzia in Griffin. We also share exciting local ministry jobs, upcoming retreats, and key takeaways from our Sunday Sermon Series, featuring powerful messages on faith, everyday courage, and surrender from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Andy Stanley, Louie Giglio, and other regional leaders. Whether you're looking for weekend plans, spiritual encouragement, or simply trying to track down Atlanta’s best croissant, tune in for everything you need to stay connected to your community this week!

In this episode, recorded remotely from France, we bring you the latest lineup of Atlanta events, community highlights, and local opportunities for the week! Tune in to discover fun weekend activities—from trivia at SweetWater Brewing and Ultimate Frisbee to the Piedmont Park Arts Festival—alongside our Featured Find, Sol Flour, a must-visit coffee and pastry shop in McDonough. We also dive into local job openings with Chick-fil-A and Immaculate Heart of Mary School, details on an upcoming spiritual retreat for parents in Conyers, and a recommended look into the wisdom of the 10 Commandments with The Bible Project. Whether you're looking for local plans, career moves, or a little spiritual refreshment, this episode has a little something for everyone in the A!