Missing the Georgia heat while shivering in NYC, we’re bringing you a special travel edition of the City on Purpose audio rundown to keep you connected to everything happening back home. This week, we’re diving into a packed calendar of local events ranging from Holy Hour and trivia to TopGolf socials and Earth Day plant sales, along with a sweet "Featured Find" at Big Softie for those ready to embrace the Atlanta humidity with some world-class soft serve. We also highlight new career and volunteer opportunities at Shirt Shanty and Marist School, share details on the upcoming Upright By Christ summer retreat at St. George Island, and reflect on a powerful conversation between Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dallas Jenkins about finding success through failure. Whether you’re looking for spiritual formation or the best ice cream sandwich in the metro area, we’ve got you covered—subscribe at substack.com/@cityonpurpose to stay in the loop!

Welcome back! In this week’s episode, we’re shaking off the dust from a fun-filled weekend at the Georgia Renaissance Festival to bring you the ultimate guide to faith and community in Atlanta. We kick things off with a packed calendar of local events, from "Access for All" at the High Museum and the luminous trails of Oakland Cemetery to scenic hikes at Vickery Creek. We also dive into our "Featured Find," Supermarket ATL—a creative hub in Poncey-Highland perfect for art lovers—and share exciting career and volunteer opportunities with organizations like SignatureFD and FADICA. Highlighting the heart of our community, we preview Abayomi’s powerful conversion story on the Honest to God podcast and provide a "Sunday Sermon Series" roundup featuring transformative insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Louie Giglio, and other local leaders. Whether you're looking for a spiritual retreat on St. George Island or a quick summary of last Sunday’s homilies, this episode is designed to help you move from survival to abundance in the city we love.

Happy Easter! In this episode, we brave the “chilly” Georgia spring to bring you a full guide to the week, from the ECHO Young Adult Retreat and local garden discussions to our “Featured Find” at Monks Meadery in Little 5 Points. We explore new career callings at Christ Covenant Church and LifeTeen, and we break down the heavy-hitting Easter sermons from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Andy Stanley, and Louie Giglio, who all tackle how the Resurrection offers a “logic of restoration” in a cynical world. Plus, we dive into the latest Honest to God podcast on the Stations of the Cross—all designed to help you live as “resurrection people” this season. Don’t forget to subscribe at substack.com/@cityonpurpose for the full resource list!

Happy April Fools! Don’t worry—there are no tricks here, just the resources and local updates you’ve come to expect. After a surprisingly chilly Sunday (yes, the winter jackets came back out!), we are looking forward to a warmer week as we head into the Easter season. In today’s episode, we’re walking through a jam-packed Holy Week in Atlanta, from Good Friday pilgrimages to Easter services at Passion City, Buckhead Church, and more. We also highlight a local favorite, Butter & Cream, to help you beat the upcoming heat, and share meaningful volunteer opportunities with the Atlanta Mission and St. Vincent De Paul. Plus, we dive into this week’s “Sunday Sermon Series,” featuring powerful insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Andy Stanley, and more on what it means to live out a historically grounded, sacrificial faith.

The yellow pollen has officially arrived, but so has the best time of year to be outside! In this week’s episode, we’re navigating the transition into Spring with a full slate of local happenings—from “Screen on the Green” to guided mountain hikes. Beyond the weekend forecast, we’re diving into some incredible local career and volunteer opportunities with Bitner Henry Insurance and Walking With Purpose. We also take a trip to Johns Creek to explore the hidden gems at Kinokuniya. Finally, we wrap up with our Sunday Sermon Series, distilling powerful insights on grace, grief, and bold prayer from leaders like Fr. Mike Schmitz, Andy Stanley, and Louie Giglio. Grab your allergy meds and join us!

Get ready to brave "The Great Pollening" and lose an hour of sleep for some much-needed sunshine with this week’s update from City on Purpose! In this episode, we dive into the "Sabbath Reset Challenge," asking the bold Lenten question: Can you actually unplug from the digital noise for 24 hours? We also walk through a packed community calendar—ranging from dance lessons and the Atlanta Crawfish Kickoff to "The Big Chill" at Fernbank—and share exciting career and volunteer callings at FBC Woodstock and the Heritage Center. To wrap up, we provide a deep-dive summary of our Sunday Sermon Series, featuring powerful insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Joel Thomas, and local leaders on finding the virtue of acceptance in the "messy middle" of life, trading the weight of self-rule for a rhythm of grace, and uncovering hidden struggles to find God's restorative hope.

Get ready for the "Great Pollening" as we dive into this week’s update from City on Purpose! In this episode, we’re highlighting BuildWithChrist.ai, a unique, hands-on event where you can learn AI skills while serving local non-profits. We also walk through a packed community calendar—ranging from Taylor Swift trivia and Rosary-making to the "Extinction Party" at Fernbank—and share exciting career opportunities at First Redeemer and the Heritage Center. To wrap up, we provide a deep-dive summary of this week’s Sunday Sermon Series, featuring powerful insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Andy Stanley, and local leaders on rewriting your life’s "title," surrendering your potential to God, and finding silence in a noisy world.

Hey, hey! Welcome back to the City on Purpose Podcast—where we’re adjusting to the cold sneaking back in after a few glorious, pollen-free days outside. We’re holding out hope for a little more warmth before allergy season officially takes over. This week we’re highlighting BuildWithChrist.ai, our first-ever live City on Purpose event. It’s a collaborative, in-person experience where we learn AI by serving a local nonprofit—building skills, friendships, and real impact all at once. Builders and attendees are both welcome, so head to buildwithchrist.ai to join us. Around town, we’ve got the YCP Executive Speaker Series, a Murder Mystery night at A Better Today Books, Fish Fry season in full swing, an East Palisades trail litter pick-up, Adoration with Gregorian chant, and even a basic archery class. There’s something for every personality this weekend. Our Featured Find is JINYA Ramen Bar, a cozy Atlanta favorite with incredible ramen and mochi that’s worth saving room for. We’re also sharing job opportunities with Passion City Church and Heritage Center, plus a new Honest to God episode on making Lent actually stick—through fasting, Friday fish, and standing at the foot of the Cross with intention. And as always, our Sunday Sermon Series rounds up wisdom from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, Annie F. Downs, Louie Giglio (Loo-ee Gig-lee-oh), and Trinity Anglican—helping you step deeper into Lent with clarity and purpose. If you want faith, food, and a full weekend game plan in one place, you’re in the right spot. Follow the podcast, subscribe to the newsletter, and let’s keep living on purpose.

Hey, hey! Welcome back to the City on Purpose Podcast—where we’re soaking up this tiny preview of spring while fully aware winter could make a comeback any minute. It’s also the start of Lent, which means Fish Fry season is officially here! Be sure to check out our Ultimate Georgia Lent Fish Fry Guide to plan your Fridays well. We’re spotlighting BuildWithChrist.ai, our first-ever live City on Purpose event—an in-person, collaborative experience where we learn AI by serving a local nonprofit. Build skills, make friends, do real good. Builders and attendees are both welcome at buildwithchrist.ai (and yes, we appreciate the AI irony). This weekend includes dance lessons, Rom-Com Trivia, Friday Jazz at the High, a Lenten food pantry outreach, and Chinese New Year celebrations. Our Featured Find is Dauset Trails—perfect for a sunny day hike and a little nature reset. We’re also sharing job opportunities, a Valentine’s-themed Honest to God episode, and quick sermon recaps from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Cathedral of Christ the King, Buckhead Church, and Louie Giglio to kick off Lent with purpose. If you want faith, fun, and a game plan for the week, download the newsletter, follow the podcast, and subscribe so you never miss what’s happening around the city.

Happy almost-Valentine’s, friends! This week on the City on Purpose Podcast, we’re recapping a weekend of figure skating, football, and once again trying to understand curling. The winter sports season is undefeated. We’re especially excited about BuildWithChrist.ai, our very first live, in-person City on Purpose event! It’s a collaborative day where we learn AI by using it to serve a local nonprofit—building skills, making friends, and doing real good all at once. Builders and attendees are both welcome, and you can learn more at buildwithchrist.ai. (Yes, we love the irony of talking AI on a podcast description that may have had a little AI help.) Around town, we’ve got Adoration & Dinner with SPCYA, Galentine’s pasta making, volleyball with St. Catherine’s, Fernbank After Dark, a Valentine’s movie night, Wine & Cheese Night, and our full Valentine’s Guide to help you plan the perfect weekend. Our Featured Find is Sublime Doughnuts, because love can absolutely look like a pink-frosted masterpiece. We’re also sharing job opportunities with Inheritance of Hope and Ascension Press, highlighting this week’s Honest to God episode on faith and spiritual battle, and bringing you quick, encouraging sermon recaps from churches around the city. If you want faith, fun, and a game plan for the weekend, you’re in the right place. Download the newsletter, follow the podcast, and subscribe so you never miss what’s happening in the city.