Homebody by Athens Church College

As a college student, should you get involved with a church or a campus ministry? Or both? And how do you actually find the community you're looking for? In this episode, we answer these questions and more on what the Christian circles in Athens are really like. It's a must listen!

This week, we sit down to talk all about Greek Life and specifically the challenges and opportunities that present themselves during sorority rush. If you're wondering how to balance being in a sorority with your Christian faith, or if you're anxious about rush week coming up and wondering what to expect, this episode's for you!

In this episode, we're diving into some of the unspoken questions new students might be wondering to themselves as they step into college life in Athens. What if I never figure out what I'm supposed to do with my life? What if I lose my faith? Is it normal to feel lonely? And how do people afford all this? It's a fun and encouraging conversation you don't wanna miss!

What if your roommate is a nightmare? How do you actually make friends? And what if everyone else seems to already have their people? In this episode, we share our real college experiences—from meeting random roommates to finding lifelong friendships. We talk about navigating roommate conflict, making healthy friendships, finding community in a new city, and why you don't have to have your entire college life figured out during freshman year.

Starting college brings new levels of freedom—and in a town like Athens, that often means navigating party culture and questions around drinking. In this episode, the crew shares honest stories and practical advice about friends, FOMO, loneliness, and staying true to your faith, all while still making the most of your college experience.

Starting college can feel exciting, overwhelming, and honestly a little scary. In the very first episode of Homebody, we're talking directly to incoming students who are getting ready to make the move to Athens. From finding your people to navigating independence, faith, and the transition into a brand-new season of life, this podcast is here to help you feel a little less anxious and a lot more confident before move-in day ever arrives.

You don't have to figure college out alone. There's a community of people here who care about you, want to walk with you, and help you grow in your faith while making Athens feel like home.

Whether you're nervous, excited, or somewhere in between, this episode is the perfect place to start your journey. Welcome to Homebody!

Waiting is something all of us do—but almost none of us are taught how to do it well. In this message from College Nights 2/10/2026, Daniel Amable walks through the reality of waiting seasons in relationships and in life, and the powerful moment in Exodus 32 when God's people traded trust for control while Moses was gone. If you've ever felt stuck, anxious, lonely, or tempted to settle just to feel something, this message is for you.

The average college student lives every day full, but not fulfilled. Is the problem that our appetites are too strong or have we simply taken them to the wrong places? Athens Church college pastor Josh Bayne kicks off our semester with a special message, from College Nights 1/13/2026.

Ever worry you might not reach your full potential in life? Many college students today are paralyzed by the idea of not maxing out all that they were made to become and wonder if they have what it takes to be successful relationally, financially, and in many facets of life. Beechwood campus pastor Stephen Sowell speaks to this in this month's message, from Athens Church College Nights 9/9/2025.

Life feels loud. Classes, friendships, pressure, expectations—sometimes even the "good stuff" leaves you running on empty. What if you're missing the one thing that could actually fill you back up?