Building People, Not Empires | Americus Georgia Nick Edwards

In this episode of the 1334 Podcast, Blake sits down with Nick to talk about the unexpected journey of planting a church in Americus, Georgia.What began as a quiet pull on their hearts eventually turned into a clear calling. After years of prayer, uncertainty, and preparation, Nick and his wife are launching a new church focused on something many churches forget—building people instead of building institutions.Americus faces serious challenges: poverty, fatherlessness, addiction, and deep cultural divides. But Nick believes the local church can play a critical role in changing the trajectory of a community by strengthening families, discipling leaders, and stepping outside the four walls.This conversation dives into:• Why church planting was never their original plan• The spiritual and social challenges facing Americus• The difference between building a church and building people• Why strong families create strong communities• How faith communities can actually impact cultureIt’s a conversation about faith, calling, and what it looks like to pursue transformation in a community.