City on Purpose Podcast

Welcome to this week’s episode of City on Purpose, coming to you straight from host adventures in France! Whether you're looking for local weekend plans or fresh career inspiration, this episode covers the best local events—from Ted Lasso trivia and "Adulting" Olympics to wine tastings and garden cocktails—plus a spotlight on Inman Park’s hidden literary jewel, A Cappella Books. We're also sharing exciting local job and volunteer opportunities with Chick-fil-A and Cross Catholic Outreach, details on an upcoming spiritual retreat, and a featured listen on comedian Shayne Smith's journey to Catholicism. Tune in to catch all the latest finds and stay connected to what's happening around town!

In this episode, we cool off from the summer heat with a roundup of local weekend events, birthday freebies, and a trip down to Griffin to highlight Tea Olive Books. We also share open local job and volunteer opportunities, details on an upcoming young adult retreat with Life-Giving Wounds, and an inspiring interview on Honest to God featuring Noah’s Catholic conversion story. Finally, we dive into key takeaways from this week’s Sunday Sermon Series—exploring daily obedience with Fr. Mike Schmitz, discovering God's grace right where you are with Archbishop Hartmayer, abiding in the True Vine with Pastor Matt Noblitt, and finding peace in life's storms with Louie Giglio.

In this episode of the City on Purpose podcast, we're easing the post-World Cup blues by diving into the latest local Atlanta sports, fun weekend events like the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, and cool new spots around town, including Centennial Yards. We also share local job and retreat opportunities, feature an inspiring conversation with Tessa about her discernment journey on "Honest to God," and round up key takeaways from recent sermons by Fr. Mike Schmitz, Archbishop Hartmayer, April Farmer, and Louie Giglio to keep you spiritually refreshed and connected to your community all week long.

With the World Cup coming to an exciting close in Atlanta, we are looking back at a fantastic month of soccer, fans, and local energy while helping you transition into what’s next around the city. In this week's episode, we break down your ultimate guide to Atlanta weekend events—including a local trivia night, a pickleball social, and the must-try World Cup flavors from King of Pops before they’re gone. We also share some incredible local ministry job opportunities, details on an upcoming spiritual formation retreat, and dive into a powerful conversation on Catholic masculinity from our Honest to God series. Finally, we round up the key takeaways from Atlanta’s top Sunday sermons—featuring insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Buckhead Church, Passion City, and more—to give you a quick, impactful spiritual reset for the week ahead.

Escape the summer traffic and dive into this week’s lineup of local Atlanta happenings and profound spiritual insights. In this episode, we break down a packed weekend calendar—featuring everything from Music Plant Bingo to Fernbank After Dark—and highlight Brewhouse Cafe as the ultimate local spot to catch the final stretch of the World Cup. We also share some excellent career and volunteer opportunities in ministry, alongside information on the upcoming Life-Giving Wounds retreat. Finally, we unpack a powerful round of weekend sermon summaries from local Christian leaders, featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz on faithful citizenship, Deacon Bruce Goodwin on anchoring yourself in spiritual peace, Pastor Louie Giglio on finding freedom through self-sacrifice, and Pastor Nate Smith on trading cultural burnout for the true rest found in Christ.

Happy July, Atlanta! Summer is officially in full swing, and we are kicking off a massive holiday week in the city. In this episode, we’re breaking down your ultimate weekend guide—from cheering alongside England soccer fans who just hit town, to tackling the legendary Peachtree Road Race this Saturday, and finding the absolute best spots for fireworks. We also dive into an all-new local hangout spot you have to check out to beat the heat, feature some incredible new ministry career openings around town, and highlight a powerful lineup of wisdom from local pastors on breaking free from the modern anxiety of infinite choices, toxic comparisons, and performative living. Grab your water bottle, stay hydrated, and let’s jump into everything happening around town!

Atlanta is heating up this week—both literally and culturally—with the Atlanta Dream, the Braves, and World Cup fever taking over the city! In this episode, we share the best ways to stay cool around town, including a look at the free activations at the FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park, alongside a roundup of local career, volunteer, and spiritual retreat opportunities in the community. We also unpack a wealth of wisdom from last Sunday's sermon series, bringing you easy-to-digest takeaways from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Andy Stanley (Buckhead Church), Louie Giglio (Passion City Church), Msgr. Frank McNamee (Cathedral of Christ the King), and Kris McDaniel (Trinity Anglican Church) on breaking free from shame, letting go of cultural anxieties, and resting in God's unconditional grace. Grab some ice cream, stay hydrated, and join us for your ultimate weekly guide to faith, resources, and fun around Atlanta—and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter at substack.com/@cityonpurpose for the full written summaries!

Welcome to Atlanta, World Cup fans! In this episode, we are diving into the incredible energy taking over the city—from stadium crowds to the potential for late-night Waffle House runs—while getting you fully prepared for Father’s Day weekend with our ultimate local guide and a packed lineup of weekend events like WatchFest '26 and the Atlanta Beltline Fest. We also spotlight a hidden gem, the Chastain Arts Center, share local job openings at RiverStone Church and Cross Catholic Outreach, and preview the high school Quo Vadis discernment retreat. Plus, don't miss our special "Honest to God" Ask Fr. Anything: World Cup Edition featuring 48 nations, one priest, and no referees, followed by our weekly Sunday Sermon Series rounding up powerful, easy-to-digest homily summaries from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Cathedral of Christ the King, Buckhead Church, Passion City Church, and Trinity Anglican Church. Subscribe to our Substack at substack.com/@cityonpurpose to read the full summaries and get involved!

Get ready for an action-packed week with the City on Purpose podcast! We’re kicking things off with a look at the upcoming World Cup excitement hitting Atlanta, followed by your ultimate weekend guide featuring local events like the Suwanee Summer Porch Jam and WatchFest '26, plus a hidden-gem craft cafe in Johns Creek. We also dive into local ministry career opportunities, an upcoming healing retreat, and a firsthand look at a pilgrimage to Medjugorje on this week's Honest to God segment. Finally, we round out the episode with our Sunday Sermon Series, bringing you powerful, easy-to-digest takeaways from top faith leaders like Fr. Mike Schmitz, Louie Giglio, and Joel Thomas. Tune in to stay connected, inspired, and deeply rooted in your community!

Welcome to June! In this episode, we shake off the chaotic "rat race" of May's graduations and end-of-school celebrations to officially welcome the summer season. We kick things off with an exciting community update, sharing a recent news segment and podcast recap of our first BuildWithChrist.ai service event, aiding local families in need. From there, we dive into a jam-packed lineup of early June events around town—including outdoor hikes, trivia, and a day-trip feature of the Go Fish Education Center—alongside meaningful local job, volunteer, and retreat opportunities. Finally, we break down an enriching slate of audio content, featuring an Honest to God discussion on authentic femininity and modesty, followed by our Sunday Sermon Series roundup. Tune in for quick, easy-to-digest summaries of powerful Trinity Sunday and summer messages from regional Christian leaders like Fr. Mike Schmitz, Joel Thomas, Earl McClellan, and more, all designed to help you counter modern isolation and walk closer with God this summer.