Hiya and welcome back to the City on Purpose Podcast. In this episode, we’re easing out of an icy weekend and into a packed stretch of winter plans—perfect for staying warm, connected, and inspired as temperatures dip into the teens. We kick things off with a roundup of what’s happening around town, from trivia night and brewery meetups to live theater, adoration with St. Catherine’s 20s & 30s, a Galentine’s cocktail experience, and a look ahead to the upcoming Build With Christ AI event in March. Our Featured Find takes you to Chai Pani in Decatur, a vibrant favorite serving up bold Indian flavors, crave-worthy okra, and the perfect chai to end your meal. We also highlight meaningful job opportunities with Christ Covenant Church and eCatholic for those discerning a new role or a fresh way to use their gifts. Plus, we share an Honest to God episode that reframes holiness as a life of grace rather than a checklist, and wrap up with thoughtful sermon insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Monsignor Frank McNamee, and Passion City Church—each inviting us to trust God’s slow, faithful work, let go of what holds us back, and surrender more fully to His purpose. Whether you’re bundling up at home or heading out for the weekend, this episode offers a steady mix of faith, culture, and community to carry you through the week.

Hello everyone—and welcome to another wintery week in the city, where a light dusting of snow somehow turns into a full-blown spectator sport. In this episode of the City on Purpose Podcast, we’re leaning into the season with good humor and good plans, sharing virtuous ways to live, work, and play around Atlanta (bread and milk optional). We round up this weekend’s things to do, including Theology on Tap, a 10 Things I Hate About You movie night, volleyball with the SCS 20/30s, Fernbank’s groovy 70s Night, and even Mass in the Mountains if you’re craving a little adventure with your liturgy. Our Featured Find takes you to Little Shop of Stories in Decatur—a charming, joy-filled bookstore with cozy corners, community events, and an art print machine that’s worth digging up some quarters for. We also highlight meaningful job opportunities with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Office of Life, Dignity, & Justice, share an Honest to God episode reminding us that spiritual battles are real—but God always wins—and wrap up with sermon insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Monsignor Frank McNamee, Andy Stanley, Louie Giglio (Loo-ee Gig-lee-oh), and Trinity Anglican Church, all pointing back to wisdom, trust, identity, and belovedness. This quick, upbeat rundown is lightly AI-assisted and designed to fit neatly into your week. If you enjoyed listening, be sure to download the episode, follow the podcast, and subscribe so you never miss what’s happening next around the city.

Hey, hey—and welcome to mid-January, where we’re still learning to write 2026 without thinking too hard about it. In this episode of the City on Purpose Podcast, we’re sharing simple, virtuous ways to live, work, and play around Atlanta as the new year settles in. We’ve got a packed lineup of things to do, from History on the Rocks: Atlanta ’96 and Back to the 90s Trivia to dance lessons, country dance night, board game night, and meaningful MLK Day programming around the city. Our Featured Find highlights the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, including free admission and special MLK Day events that invite reflection, learning, and action. We also spotlight new job opportunities with Atlanta Mission and Paloma & Fig, share an Honest to God episode debunking myths about the Middle Ages, and round up sermon insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Archbishop Hartmayer, Joel Thomas, Louie Giglio, and Trinity Anglican Church—all centered on identity, belonging, baptism, and living as beloved children of God. As always, this quick, upbeat rundown is lightly AI-assisted and designed to keep you informed without overwhelming your week. If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to download it, follow the show, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

Happy 2026! We’re kicking off the new year a little sleepy (post-teen retreat recovery is real), but very excited to help you live, work, and play with purpose in the first full week of January. In this episode of the City on Purpose Podcast, we round up fun things happening around town—from Geek Night Trivia and Music Bingo to Fernbank After Dark, January’s Pack the Cathedral, Mass & Lunch, and a free High Museum Sunday. Our Featured Find is the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, the perfect reset spot for fresh air, quiet walks, and starting the year grounded (without leaving the city). We also share new job and volunteer opportunities, including a shared nanny position and a mission-driven remote role with Patris Corde Hermitage. Plus, we highlight a powerful Honest to God episode on Catholic masculinity and brotherhood, and wrap up with quick sermon takeaways from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Deacon Chris Andronaco, Andy Stanley, Ben Stuart, and Kris McDaniel as we step into Epiphany and a brand-new year. As always, this quick, cheerful rundown is lovingly AI-assisted and designed to keep things light, helpful, and hopeful. Be sure to download the episode, follow the podcast, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next in 2026!

Happy (almost) New Year! As we wrap up the space-between week where pajamas are acceptable attire and Christmas cookies somehow still count as breakfast, we’re sharing virtuous ways to live, work, and play as we head into a brand-new year. In this episode of the City on Purpose Podcast, we round up festive things to do around town—from early New Year’s Eve parties and family-friendly celebrations to Stranger Things trivia, WildWoods: AGLOW, and the always-magical IllumiNights at the Zoo (our Featured Find and a must-see winter tradition). We also highlight an Honest to Godrewind on why Christmas doesn’t actually end on December 25, plus sermon takeaways from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Bishop Konzen, Louie Giglio (Loo-ee Gig-lee-oh), and Trinity Anglican Church that invite us to rest, trust daily provision, and carry light into the quiet seasons. As always, this quick-hit rundown is lovingly AI-assisted and designed to keep you informed without overwhelming your holiday brain. If you enjoyed this episode, download it, follow the show, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next as we step into the new year together.

Celebrate Christmas week with a special holiday edition of the City on Purpose podcast, where we gather meaningful resources, reflections, and joyful ways to engage the season. In this episode, we share what’s happening around town for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, highlight a festive Featured Find with Skate the Station at Atlantic Station, and point you toward thoughtful audio and video content to enjoy, including Fr. Mike Schmitz’s candid take on the best and worst Christmas songs. We also recap key messages from this past Sunday’s sermons, featuring insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz on waiting well, Andy Stanley on the revolutionary surprise of Christmas, Grant Partrick on Jesus as the Bread of Life, and Kris McDaniel on abiding in Christ and bearing spiritual fruit. Whether you’re listening on the go or slowing down during the holidays, this episode is designed to encourage your faith, spark reflection, and help you make the most of Christmas with family, friends, and your church community.

Hey there, and welcome to this week’s City on Purpose Podcast! We’re officially in that magical, slightly chaotic stretch before Christmas where last-minute shopping happens during work hours (purely hypothetically, of course) and everyone is pretending not to refresh their tracking emails. In this episode, we’re rounding up all the ways to live, work, and play with purpose as the countdown to Christmas continues—everything from DIY Ornament Decorating and trivia nights to dinner meet-ups, Run With Christ, Skate the Station, and a stroll through the Atlanta Christkindl Market. Our Featured Find leans fully into festive joy with the Christkindl Market itself—twinkly lights, warm drinks, artisan gifts, and peak Christmas vibes all in one place. We also share new job opportunities at Church of the Apostles and Wiseblood Books for anyone feeling called to a fresh next step, plus highlight Logan’s powerful conversion-and-reversion story on Honest to God. To wrap it all up, our Sunday Sermon Series gives you quick, thoughtful takeaways from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Gerardo Ceballos-González, Andy Stanley, Brad Jones, and Kris McDaniel—perfect for grounding your week in hope and joy. It’s your quick, cheerful guide to finishing Advent strong, brought to you with a little help from AI and a lot of holiday spirit. Be sure to download, follow, and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing as we head straight into Christmas week!

Hey hey! I am officially back in the US of A—where the public restrooms are free, the small talk is unavoidable, and late-night Cook Out tastes like a patriotic hug. I was hoping to come home to warmer weather, but apparently, Atlanta and the UK coordinated temperatures just for me. Still, it feels so good to be back and jump straight into the holiday spirit! In this week’s episode of the City on Purpose Podcast, we’re walking you through all the things to do around town—from Skate the Station and the Epicurean Christmas Tree Lighting to Fernbank After Dark: Gin-gle Bells, the Young Adult Advent Retreat, Wreaths Across America service day, and Sunday Mass & Lunch. Our Featured Find takes us down to Macon for the Christmas Light Extravaganza, where four glowing sections and a soundtrack from local artists turn downtown into a full-on Christmas wonderland. We’re also sharing job and volunteer opportunities, including new roles at Passion City Church’s sixstepsrecords and the Couple to Couple League, for anyone wanting to put their gifts to work. For your earbuds, we highlight Kyle’s powerful conversion story on Honest to God and wrap things up with our Sunday Sermon Series—quick hits from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Bishop Konzen, Andy Stanley, Louie Giglio, and Adrien Christian. It’s your five-minute, joy-filled guide to living with purpose during Advent—brought to you with a little AI help and a lot of heart. Don’t forget to download, follow, and subscribe so you never miss what’s happening in the city

Happy Advent, friends! We’re officially entering the season of twinkle lights, hopeful waiting, and the annual debate of which Christmas movie is supreme—yes, Muppet Christmas Carol, we’re looking at you. I’m actually flying back to the States today, so thanks for tagging along on my UK adventures these past few weeks. Before I leave the land of tea and overachieving crosswalk etiquette, we’ve got one last travel-themed Featured Find for you—perfect if you’re planning a trip, or if you just want party-trivia bragging rights. This week’s episode is packed with fun things to do around Atlanta, including History on the Rocks: Holiday Cheers, a Holiday Movie Trivia night, Formation Friday, Sips Under the Sea: Holidays at the Aquarium, the CTK/HSYAM Christmas Party, and the SBYA December Social. Our Featured Find takes us to the Jane Austen Centre in Bath—a must-visit for book lovers, costume enthusiasts, and anyone who’s ever secretly wished Mr. Darcy were real. We’re also rounding up job and volunteer opportunities from First Baptist Roswell and Ora et Labora Counseling, plus an Honest to God episode highlighting a powerful conversion story. And of course, our Sunday Sermon Series brings you quick, thoughtful highlights from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Archbishop Hartmayer, Andy Stanley, Grant Partrick, and more—each unpacking the hope, urgency, and joy of the Advent season. It’s your five-minute, faith-filled guide to living with purpose, warmth, and a little seasonal sparkle—brought to you with a bit of AI assistance and a lot of heart. Don’t forget to download, follow, and subscribe so you never miss what’s happening in the city (or wherever we wander next!).

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Even though I’m still across the pond trying to convince confused Brits that yes, Americans really do watch a dog show on a national holiday, I’ll definitely be celebrating. They absolutely love the idea of a holiday built around eating—though I’m praying my plate doesn’t end up with baked beans. (If that’s your thing, no judgment… but also, why?) I also hopped over to London this past weekend, so enjoy the rare sighting of Big Ben without scaffolding. And fun fact: Big Ben is the bell, not the clock—something the Brits very casually bring up… constantly. This week, we’ve packed the episode with all the good stuff happening around Atlanta, from a screening of Elf at The Strand to a Friday Morning Run, the Holiday Tree Tour on the BeltLine, Steeped in Faith, the Georgia Festival of Trees, and An Alpharetta Holiday. Basically, if it sparkles, jingles, or smells like pine, it’s in here. Our Featured Find takes us back to London for a stop at Brasserie Zédel—a French speakeasy with four venues, classic dishes, and a jazz bar called Crazy Coqs that I’m still thinking about. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel worldly and mysterious, even if you’re just ordering fries. We’ve also got meaningful ways to live out your faith this season, including volunteer opportunities with the JP2 Legacy Foundation as they serve our homeless neighbors during the holidays. If your company is hiring or you’re searching for the right role, this week’s job board has openings in ministries and organizations across the city. For audio inspo, we’re sharing Honest to God’s FriendsGiving episode—gratitude, gravy, God… everything good in life. And the Sunday Sermon Series features highlights from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Frank McNamee, Buckhead Church, Trinity Anglican, and Louie Giglio, each unpacking the depth and beauty of Christ the King Sunday in their own way. It’s your five-minute, faith-filled guide to living with purpose, joy, and maybe a side of cranberry sauce—crafted with a little AI help and a whole lot of heart. Don’t forget to download, follow, and subscribe so you never miss what’s happening in the city (or wherever I end up wandering next!).