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Open to Explore
by CFranklin Granger
The Open to Explore FBC Athens podcast features conversations exploring the intersection of faith and life.
Episodes
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Ways to Read the Bible
Reading the Bible can be done individually, in worship, or in groups. But there are additional ways of reading scripture. We read for information, when we read for study. We read for spiritual formation when we read for devotion. The conversation in this final episode explores some examples of…
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What The Bible Means to Us
Previous episodes have covered multiple topics about the Bible and aspects of its over 3000-year journey. This episode turns to the personal. Each of our panelists will share about he values and appreciates about the Bible.
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Reading and Applying Scripture
Personal reading, and study, of scripture is valuable and important. Equally important is reading and discussing scripture together with others, including others who have different experiences, worldviews, and cultural backgrounds. This is the topic for this our 4th episode in the series Talking...
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Selecting A Translation
In episode 3 of our series, Talking About the Bible, the conversation offers tips for selecting a translation for your own use, while also providing insights into the process of translating scripture. In reality, these two subjects are intertwined.
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Translating Scripture
In Episode 2 of our series, Talking About the Bible, Daniel, Michael, and Gerald offer a window into some of the many considerations and aspects of providing translations of scripture. Below are brief descriptions of the types of translations followed by a list of different translations group...
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What is the Bible?
Episode 1 of the series Talking About the Bible addresses the question: “What is the Bible?” This first episode includes introductions of the panelists. This series features Michael Cleland, Daniel Hulsey, and Gerald Wright. These three FBC Athens members, each with seminary and theology degrees,...
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Erin Barger Interviews Frank Granger
The final episode of the series, Meet Your Community, features a turn of the tables. Erin Barger, President, and CEO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, the first community leader interviewed in this series becomes the interviewer. Erin takes the seat at the microphone and interviews the host…
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Meet Grace Bagwell Adams and the Athens Wellbeing Project
The fifth episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community, features Grace Bagwell Adams the Principal Investigator of the Athens Wellbeing Project. Today we meet Grace and hear about the significant research and information provided through her work with the Athens Wellbeing Project which...
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Meet Chanda Santana and Divas Who Win
The fourth episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community features Chanda Santana the Founder for Divas Who Win. In addition to hearing Chanda’s story behind the inspiration and founding of Divas Who Win, we learn about the significant work of this organization serving women trapped by the...
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Meet Spencer Frye and Athens Area Habitat for Humanity
The third episode in the six-part series, Meet Your Community features Spencer Frye the Executive Director for the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. In addition to hearing Spencer’s story that led him to this role, we learn about the ongoing and expanding work of Habitat which is dedicated to...
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Meet Madison Sanders and Family Promise of Athens
This is the second of a six-part series called, Meet Your Community. Today we meet Madison Sanders, Executive Director of Family Promise. We hear about her service and the multiple programs of Family Promise which address both the needs and prevention of homelessness for families. The aim of this...
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Meet Erin Barger and the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
This is the first in a new six-part series called, Meet Your Community. Today we meet Erin Barger, the president, and CEO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. We’ll learn about her service, and how the food bank works to address food insecurity by providing consistent access to nourishing food...
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Trailer for Meet Your Community
Meet Your Community is a new 6-episode series beginning October 5, 2023 and running weekly through November 9. Each episode will feature one leader from some of our Athens Area community service organizations. The series seeks to raise awareness for our listeners about these organizations, the...
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Conversation with Paula Hooper about Church, God, and the Pandemic
This is the final conversation in our Fall 2022 podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” These seven one-on-one conversations featured a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: Their church background and experience in childhood Why they...
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Conversation with Larry Divers about Church, God, and the Pandemic
Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: Their church background and...
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Conversation with Dwayne Blasingame about Church, God, and the Pandemic
Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: Their church background and...
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Conversation with Daniel Hulsey about Church, God, and the Pandemic
Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: Their church background and...
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Conversation with LaReece Stewart about Church, God, and the Pandemic
Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: Their church background and...
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Conversation with David Braid about Church, God, and the Pandemic
Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: Their church background and...
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Conversation with Jamie Hogan about Church, God, and the Pandemic
Our 2022 Fall podcast series, “Conversations about Church, God, and the Pandemic,” features one-on-one conversations with seven members of First Baptist Athens. Episodes will appear weekly, with a different church member sharing conversation on five basic questions: Their church background and...
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In Their Own Words: Children Sharing their Favorite Bible Stories
This special episode features conversations with children from First Baptist Church, Athens, GA, ages 4 to 12. In August of 2021, on the opening night of our children’s choir and mission activities, we brought the children, two by two, into our “podcast studio” where each child was asked two...
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Conversation with Adam Granger and Livy Baxley
This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others…
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Conversation with Alison Cunningham and Ches Smith
This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others…
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Conversation with Charles Adams and Donna Hopper
This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others…
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Conversation with Robin O'Rear and Cindy Haygood
This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others…
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Conversation with Jill Dawson and John Barrow
This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of First Baptist Church, being in the current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue in Athens, GA. This series features stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others…
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Conversation with Charlie Hooper and Vickie Horton
This podcast series celebrates our 100-year anniversary of being in our current location at the corner of Pulaski Street and Hancock Avenue. These feature stories and memories from a variety of our members. Some stories will stir your laughter; others may bring a tear or two upon your face. This...
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Conversation with Jimmy Thomason
Jimmy Thomason shares memories of First Baptist with Carol Cofer (his sister!)
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Conversation with John Barrow
John Barrow joins Carol Cofer to discuss growing up in the church, his favorite memories, and how he views the church's future.
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Conversation with Jim Hubert
Jim Hubert speaks with Carol Cofer about growing up at FBC and his perspective on the church through the years.
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Conversation with Phyllis Nelson
Phyllis Nelson, a member of First Baptist Athens' "cradle roll," shares memories of the church and her family with Carol Cofer.
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Conversation with Kathy Segars
Carol Cofer speaks with Kathy Segars about growing up in First Baptist Athens. In this series, "cradle roll" (members who were born into the church) share memories of the church's past to help us prepare for our shared future.
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Conversation with Jill Dawson
Carol Cofer speaks with Jill Dawson about growing up in First Baptist Athens. In this series, "cradle roll" (members who were born into the church) share memories of the church's past to help us prepare for our shared future.
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Conversation with Julie Jenkins
In the first episode of this series, Carol Cofer speaks with Julie Jenkins about growing up in First Baptist Athens. In this series, "cradle roll" (members who were born into the church) share memories of the church's past to help us prepare for our shared future.
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Stations of the Cross
Guidelines for walking the stations of the cross This podcast serves as an audio guide for walking and meditating the 14 Stations of the Cross. It is designed for use in the Prayer Garden at First Baptist Church in downtown Athens, GA. The Garden is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Good…
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How Do You Teach Preaching?
This is the final episode in a series of three featuring conversations with Dr. Anna Carter Florence, the Peter Marshall Professor of preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur Georgia. Many of us have heard plenty of sermons. Some which were excellent, plenty that were good, and...
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Scripture Can Be Fun and Relevant
Anna Carter Florence, the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia has developed an approach for reading scripture. Her book, Rehearsing Scripture, is subtitled Discovering God’s Word in Community, gives detail and explanation of this method.…
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Falling in Love with Scripture
Anna Carter Florence, the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia has developed an approach for reading scripture. Her book, Rehearsing Scripture, is subtitled Discovering God’s Word in Community, gives detail and explanation of this method.…
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What Can Christians Add to Conversations about Justice
The fifth sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Matt Marston, Senior Minister at First Baptist Athens. Among the many voices of the conversation about justice, he suggests Christians have an important message to add.
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Grieving an Unfinished Crisis
The fourth sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Emily Harbin, Minister of Students and Young Adult at First Baptist Athens. Using the work of Pauline Boss on ambiguous loss, Rev. Harbin explores the impact of losses which are undefined and unfinished.
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How Can Christians Support Racial Justice and Healing
The sixth and final sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series is delivered by Matt Marston. Grace is the means to provide healing in an imperfect word. Grace also allows us to remove our self-constructed barriers of difference and separation.
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Who Does God Love
The second sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series, delivered by Joel Snider, looks at economic justice through the eyes and heart of who God loves.
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Individual Rights and the Common Good
This first sermon in the Let’s Talk 2020 series, by Joel Snider, explores the tensions between exercising our individual rights at the expense of the common good
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Whose World is it Anyway
The third sermon in the Let’s Talk series explores creation care, climate change, and global warming. Frank Granger, Minister of Christian Community at First Baptist Athens suggests we must not wait any longer before taking action.
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Hope in the Face of Racial Injustice
Two pastors, one African American and one white, share their perspectives on the 3-year relationship of their congregations. Hope for the ongoing work of racial justice starts in relationship.
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The Open to Explore FBC Athens podcast features conversations exploring the intersection of faith and life.
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CFranklin Granger
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