The Wordsmith: Recent Episodes
Awaken Church
From Awaken Church in Tifton, GA - Join us as we delve deeper into the Word of God and discern how best to follow the narrow way of Jesus of Nazareth. With practical application and hard-won wisdom, listen in as we weave truth, humor, wisdom, & grace. Welcome to the Wordsmith.
In the final episode of season 6, the crew discuss the faith of David. The hit on topics like his showdown with Goliath, and battle with sin, and his feud with Saul.
This week the crew breaks down Hannah and Samuel and how their faith is an example to believers today!
What celebrities have pastors met and why is Samson in the hall of faith? Fin out in this week’s episode!
In this episode, the pastoral staff dives into some habits they want to eliminate and dissect the faith of Gideon.
On this episode, the staff talk about what jobs they would have, if they were not pastors, and dive into the faith of Rahab the prostitute.
The crew discusses what celebrities they would like to meet and then dive into the faith of Joseph!
The Awaken Staff give their College Football hot takes and walk through the faith journey of Abraham.
Welcome back to Season 6 of the Wordsmith Podcast! This year we are walking through the Hall of Faith out of Hebrews 11.
On the final episode of season 5, we discuss our favorite artist, we wrap up the Sermon on the Mount, and we say goodbye to one of our own.
In our penultimate episode, we discuss our worst character traits, a passage Christians may need to worry about, and several different versions of the "Prosperity Gospel".
Come inside and discover who would be the most useful in a Zombie apocalypse and hear us discuss the most quoted verse in all of scripture. With special guest: Austin Long. Austin is the new worship leader at Awaken, an avid tech geek, and the most grumpy-looking, but not actually grumpy person you have ever met.
On this episode of the Wordsmith Podcast, we discuss the best and worst of fast food, the treasures of our hearts, and whether Christians should save for retirement.
"Getting your heart right" and the Lord's Prayer? After discussing some of the people who helped us on our career paths, we look at the Lord's prayer, or perhaps, the Model Prayer, and spend some time discussing Fasting.
Dream cars on this week of the Wordsmith podcast. Afterward, we look at one of Jesus's most famous teachings on generosity.
An eye for an eye or love your enemies? After expounding on our favorite social outings, we discuss what it means to do the hard things that the Sermon on the Mount calls us to!
Once we are finished reminiscing about our most fondly remembered days, we continue looking at the Sermon on the Mount, examining Christ's role as it regards the law and what that means for us.
Lions, Tigers, & Hippos?!? After giving our College Football Playoff picks & discussing our Bucket lists, we discuss both Salt and Light and how the Church embodies those things best.
Trust me. You don't want to miss our conversation card today! After reading the passage, we delve into the Beatitudes and want they mean for all who follow after Christ.
Weddings, Whale Sharks, and Winsome dialogue. Welcome to Season 5 of the Wordsmith! After catching up with each other's summers, we introduce the Sermon on the Mount and where we're going with this season! Glad to have you back!
Here is the wrap up of Season 4 of the Wordsmith with us looking at 2 John and 3 John. We discuss the Masters, remaining in the Truth, and supporting churches.
This week we wrap up 1 John, discuss the (or a) sin that leads to death, and the exclusivity of Jesus.
Holy Spirit you are welcome here... This week we continue looking at 1 John, we considered the necessity of love in the Christian life, and we answer the question: Who is the Holy Spirit?
Living your best life now? Once we share the most beautiful places we've been, we talk about false teaching, false teachers, and how we guard against them. Our special guest this week: Josh Hampton. Josh is a church planter in Missoula, Montana with Summit Church.
"Come on, baby, don't fear the Reaper!" After discussing our earliest (maybe traumatic) memories, we discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in loving our brothers and sisters, plus how he works in our hearts, minds, and lives.
This week we continue in 1 John looking at Adoption, the necessity of loving others, and we speculate wildly with regards to The Consummation.
Mild warning: Grossness ahead. After discussing our worst instances of sickness, we discuss eschatology, false teaching, and antichrists vs. the Antichrist. Today's special guest: Jonathon Searcy! Jonathon and his family serve in a myriad of places at Awaken, he's a great real estate agent in the area, and has the body of Gumby.
As we continue looking at the letters of John, we discuss our most prized material possession, Bracelet trends of the past, and the nature of Cheap-Easy Believism.
After discussing our favorite inappropriate moments to laugh, we look at John 1:5-2:2 and discuss what it means to "walk in the light," Jesus as our High Priest, and the necessity of confession and repentance.
Welcome to Season 4! Today's episode is our introduction to 1 John, 2 John, & 3 John along with a discussion on "the Canon," but we begin with discussing the Dawgs' Natty.
"I'm out!" On our final episode of season 4 we discuss the miraculous and mesmerizing exit of Elijah and our thoughts on his ministry and life.
Turkey, Turkey, Turkey!!! Before we finish up season 3 we're taking a quick detour to talk about Thanksgiving: the meal, the sides, the traditions, and how we can honor Christ through its observance. Our special guest this week: Alan Daniel. Alan is our volunteer coordinator here at Awaken. Alan is an avid Atlanta Braves fan, a problem solver, and resembles Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith.
On this penultimate episode on season 3, we take a look at an exchange between Elijah and Ahab's son Ahaziah and discuss Luther and the Reformation.
SPOOKY SEASON!!!! After discussing Halloween and all of its trappings, we look at the story of a nobody and spoiled brat king. What does this story tell us about God? And how does it point us to the hope of the Gospel? Listen and find out!
This week we look at the despair of victory as Elijah is exhausted and on the run again after his triumph at Mt. Carmel. Our special guest this week is Katrina Searcy! Katrina is a song leader at Awaken, the 4-H youth extension agent for UGA Cooperative Extension in Cook County, and gets up every morning at some ungodly hour.
This week we examine the immediate aftermath of Elijah's triumph at Mt. Carmel. Where's the rain? This week our guest is Matt Mouser. Matt is a native Nashvillian (TN) who graduated from Welch College and pastors at First Free Will Baptist in Columbus, GA.
The moment you have been waiting for, The Showdown on Mt. Carmel is here! Listen in as we delve into this famous encounter from scripture with our special guest: Kenny Sexton. Kenny pastors at Satilla Baptist in Wray, GA, is a graduate of both Valdosta State and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is a regional director of The Bonhoeffer Project.
How about some love for the teachers?!?! First we discuss our favorite teachers from our school days. Afterwards we look at the miraculous story of Elijah and the Widow's son and recap stories of resurrection in the Scriptures.
Have you ever thought about your ideal last meal? After discussing ours, we advance Elijah's narrative to his meeting with the Widow in Sidon and discuss droughts in scripture and what we can learn from the Widow's simple faith.
While looking at the beginning of Elijah's public ministry, we discuss Pastor Shane's missed career as a DJ, college football expectations, and the "ruthless elimination of hurry" in God's setting apart of Elijah.
Season 3 is HERE! Listen in as we detail our summers, our volunteering commitments, and introduce the mysterious figure, Elijah.
HEAT WAVE!!! On the final episode of season 2, we talk about our feelings on summer, the roll of Elders in the church, the different types of books in the bible, and the Devil!!! Thanks for listening this season!
This week, we share a bit about small groups and then look into the second half of 1 Peter 4 on enduring suffering in the Christian life.
Take me out to the Ballgame! Go Braves! Ever wondered who our favorite Braves are? After finding out we look into 1 Peter 4 and discuss the hospitality of Jesus.
Under pressure! We begin sharing stress relief strategies and then move on to one of the most fun (read:difficult) passages in all scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22
To save or not to save? That is the question! After discussing Daylights Savings Time, we look at submission in 1 Peter and talk about Marriage as presented in the Bible.
Awkward!!! After sharing a strange place and prank or two, we examine a potentially difficult passage in 1 Peter about slavery in the Bible and what it means for us today.
Vacation, all I ever wanted. Vacation, got to get away! This week we begin by discussing best/dream vacations. Afterwards, we discuss stone masonry in 1 Peter, and why exactly we sing that, "We Will Feast in the House of Zion" song.
Can't Stand the Weather? After discussing the climates of the various places we've lived, this week look at being sober-minded, the other-worldliness of holiness, and we spend a few minutes discussing Bible translations in a world of abundance.
Grab a cup of coffee, grab your bible, and dive on in to this week's the Wordsmith! After discussing our coffee preferences, we discuss what is the new birth, a quick look at suffering, and what was Peter's life after Jesus' resurrection.
Look who's back! Back again! The Wordsmith's back! Tell you friends! Welcome to our first episode of season 2 where we introduce the wonderful book of 1 Peter.
Bass Pro Shop? Brut? Briefs? Hang on to your Santa hats we've got a weird and wild Christmas addition of The Wordsmith. We discuss memorable Christmas gifts, prophecies, the Incarnation, and taking Christ out of Christmas?!?!?!
"Kate, We have to go back!" - There's no going back for us today! After an extended conversation of binge watching, we wrap up the book of Philippians and discuss take aways from the book as a whole.
The End is Nigh, Nerds! Once we discuss both first jobs & worst jobs, we discuss Philippians 4:2-9, "All truth is God's truth", & how to take hold of our thoughts for God's glory.
Why the Turkey hate? After discussing Thanksgiving traditions, we explore Philippians 3:12-4:1, the reality of sin in the life of the believer, and standing firm in Christ.
After discussing both Connor's hilariously weak taste in Horror movies and some of our personal favorite movies, we examine Philippians 3:1-11 taking particular note of the worth of knowing Christ and a dive into Paul's background.
Coke? Pepsi? Dr. Pepper? After delving into our preferences for soda, we discuss Philippians 2:19-30, the difference between Descriptive and Prescriptive passages, & some of our mentors in the faith.
Are you ready for some football?!?!? After discussing our gameday plans, we take an extended look at Philippians 2:1-18, humility, and the reality of crucifixion.
After discussing hobbies & reading habits, This week we look at Philippians 1:12-30 particularly focusing of both Paul and the Philippians experience with persecution and their boldness in continuing to preach the gospel & follow after Christ.
This week, we examine Paul's opening prayer & thanksgiving before discussing the difference between Mission & Missions, learning from Paul's friendships, and how discernment opens us up to more fruitful partnerships.
Et tu, Brute? After introducing ourselves and discussing our podcast listening habits, we introduce the book of Philippians and give some cultural context to ancient Philippi.
Introducing The Wordsmith. Hear the Awaken Church staff explain the thinking behind our new podcast. Season 1 coming this September!