Open to Explore Devotions
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe Open to Explore Devotions podcast is produced by First Baptist Church of Athens, Georgia. Season 8 begins Monday, February 19 and offers daily devotions Monday through Friday during the season of Lent. The devotions are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. The hope is that their insights will bring inspiration, encouragement, and discovery to others.
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March 29 Devotion | Matt Marston
March 29, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.23 MBFriday, March 29 is day 39 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on John 19:16-30 The Crucifixion of Jesus and is given by Matt Marston.
March 28 Devotion | Emily Glass
March 28, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBThursday, March 28 is day 38 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on Matthew 26:20-29 The Last Supper and is given by Emily Glass.
Stations of the Cross
March 27, 2024 22:22 - 26 minutes - 22.1 MBThis podcast serves as an audio guide for walking and meditating on 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 on MAUNDY THURSDAY or GOOD FRIDAY (March 28 & 29, 2024)through the day. The podcast is timed so that once it is started, a person can allow it to play continuously being guided from station to station with time for silence and meditation at each station. A bell tone will sound,...
March 27 Devotion | Tom Granum
March 27, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 7.61 MBWednesday, March 27 is day 37 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on Mark 14:1-9 The Anointing at Bethany and is given by Tom Granum.
March 26 Devotion | Janet Cleland
March 26, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBTuesday, March 26 is day 36 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on Mark 12:28-34, The Great Commandment and is given by Janet Cleland.
March 25 Devotion | Frank Granger
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBMonday, March 25 is day 35 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today is based on Mark 11:15-9, Jesus Cleanses the temple and is given by Frank Granger.
March 22 Devotion | Bobbie Epting
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBFriday, March 22 is day 33 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion tod...
March 21 Devotion | Addison Aycock
March 21, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.28 MBThursday, March 21 is day 32 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion t...
March 20 Devotion | Ivy Young
March 20, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 8.92 MBWednesday, March 20 is day 31 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion ...
March 19 Devotion | Michael Cleland
March 19, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBTuesday, March 19 is day 30 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion to...
March 18 Devotion | Bridget Silvert
March 18, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.25 MBMonday, March 18 is day 29 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion tod...
March 15 Devotion | Susan Greene
March 15, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.4 MBFriday, March 15 is day 27 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion tod...
March 14 Devotion | Claire Jordan
March 14, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.16 MBThursday, March 14 is day 26 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion t...
March 13 Devotion | Ray Noblet
March 13, 2024 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBWednesday, March 13 is day 25 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion ...
March 12 Devotion | Cathy Wilkinson
March 12, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.12 MBTuesday, March 12 is day 24 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion to...
March 11 Devotion | Joanna Hill
March 11, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.23 MBMonday, March 11 is day 23 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion tod...
March 8 Devotion | Jill Dawson
March 08, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.95 MBFriday, March 8 is day 21 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion toda...
March 7 Devotion | Jon Hogan
March 07, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.07 MBThursday, March 7 is day 20 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion to...
March 6 Devotion | Jennifer Baxley
March 06, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 7.51 MBWednesday, March 6 is day 19 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion t...
March 5 Devotion | Perry Cunningham
March 05, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.66 MBTuesday, March 5 is day 18 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion tod...
March 4 Devotion | Deborah Millians
March 04, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MBMonday, March 4 is day 17 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion toda...
March 1 Devotion | Jamie Hogan
March 01, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.78 MBFriday, March 1 is day 15 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion toda...
February 29 Devotion | Fred Young
February 29, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBThursday, February 29 is day 14 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotio...
February 28 Devotion | Helen Mills
February 28, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.23 MBWednesday, February 28 is day 13 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devoti...
February 27 Devotion | Will Divers
February 27, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBTuesday, February 27 is day 12 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion...
February 26 Devotion | Alexis Jorgensen
February 26, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBMonday, February 26 is day 11 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion ...
February 23 Devotion | Sally Ann Nichols
February 23, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBFriday, February 23 is day 9 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion t...
February 22 Devotion | Jeff Randa
February 22, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.46 MBThursday, February 22 is day 8 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion...
February 21 Devotion | Donna Hopper
February 21, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 10 MBWednesday, February 21 is day 7 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotio...
February 20 Devotion | Christopher Adams
February 20, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.26 MBTuesday, February 20 is day 6 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion ...
February 19 Devotion | Gigi Lastinger
February 19, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBMonday, February 19 is day 5 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion t...
December 22 Devotion | Matthew Nichols
December 22, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBToday’s scripture is Luke 2:25-32 and is read by Zachary Rawls. The devotion today is given by Matthew Nichols.
December 21 Devotion | Martha Thomas
December 21, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBToday’s scripture is Luke 2:8-20 and is read by Charlotte Gertsch and Nadine Quarles. The devotion today is given by Martha Thomas.
December 20 Devotion | Jasan Laughman
December 20, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBToday’s scripture is Luke 2:1-7 and is read by Nadine Quarles. The devotion today is given by Jasan Laughman.
December 19 Devotion | Gerald Wright
December 19, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBToday’s scripture is Luke 1:67-79 and is read by Owen Gertsch. The devotion today is given by Gerald Wright.
December 18 Devotion | Livy Baxley
December 18, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBToday’s scripture is Micah 2:2-5 and is read by Quinn Cunningham. The devotion today is given by Livy Baxley.
December 15 Devotion | Sam Jorgensen
December 15, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBToday’s scripture is Matthew 1:18-25 and is read by Lily Gordon and Will Gordon. The devotion today is given by Sam Jorgensen.
December 14 Devotion | Kathryn Taylor
December 14, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBToday’s scripture is Luke 1:46-55 and is read by Maria Baxley. The devotion today is given by Kathryn Taylor.
December 13 Devotion | Gail Marion
December 13, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MBToday’s scripture is Luke 1:39-45 and is read by Elinor Ellis. The devotion today is given by Gail Marion.
December 12 Devotion | Chad Willingham
December 12, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBToday’s scripture is Luke 1:26-38 and is read by Sadie Leigh Randa, Charles Millians, and Caroline Baxley. The devotion today is given by Chad Willingham.
December 11 Devotion | Chelsea Byrd
December 11, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.47 MBToday’s scripture is Isaiah 7:10-16 and is read by Isaac Marston. The devotion today is given by Chelsea Byrd.
December 8 Devotion | Lee Germany
December 08, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.36 MBToday’s scripture is Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 and is read by Sam Lumpkin. The devotion today is given by Lee Germany.
December 7 Devotion | Margaret Earnest
December 07, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBToday’s scripture is Isaiah 11:1-6 and is read by Skylar Randa. The devotion today is given by Margaret Earnest.
December 6 Devotion | Sharon Hulsey
December 06, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBToday’s scripture is Isaiah 61:1-4 and is read by Jon Millians. The devotion today is given by Sharon Hulsey. Link to Song: Open Up by The Brilliance on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6XRKTQ3n1CpS55DQqjGadY
December 5 Devotion | Cindy Haygood
December 05, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBToday’s scripture is Isaiah 40:1-5 and is read by Danielle Williams. The devotion today is given by Cindy Haygood. Links to Songs Referenced Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6fmYoJZsJzUbHPjfTyhhTz Joseph’s Lullaby by Bart Millard and Brown Banister on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6O5uG9bAYLuI7xMDwiWK2v
December 4 Devotion | Mickey Schuber
December 04, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.61 MBToday’s scripture is Isaiah 2:1-5 and is read by Matthew Baxley. The devotion today is given by Mickey Schuber.
Trailer for Advent 2023 Devotions
December 01, 2023 17:29 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBFirst Baptist Church of Athens and Open to Explore Devotions will be bringing a new series of Advent Devotions for 2023. These daily podcast devotions will begin on Monday, December 4th. The focus for our 2023 devotions is the impact that music has on our experience of the Advent and Christmas season. In these podcasts you will hear about music which is special to our story tellers. May it also bring you joy, and inspiration. The devotion includes a daily scripture taken from the t...
April 7 Devotion: Nancy Hernandez
April 07, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 8.38 MBWelcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Today is Good Friday, the 39th day of the Lenten journey. Tomorrow, Holy Saturday, will be the 40th, and final day of this pilgrimage to the cross. A special podcast, The Stations of the Cross, will be available tomorrow. It offers a self-guided listening experience of the 14 stations of the cross. The devotion for today is shared by Nancy Hernandez. The scripture reading is Matthew 21:1-17, and is read from The New Livi...
April 6 Devotion: Howard Germany
April 06, 2023 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBWelcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Today is Maundy Thursday of Holy Week. The name Maundy is from the Latin word for commandment, and references the new commandment Jesus gives his disciple, “love one another as I have loved you.” The devotion is given by Howard Germany. The scripture reading is Matthew 21:1-17, and is read from The New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Addison Aycock plays Beneath the Cross of Jesus.
April 5 Devotion: Marcia Caskey
April 05, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 8.96 MBWelcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. Today is Wednesday of Holy Week, day 37 of the Lenten Journey. The devotion is given by Marcia Caskey. The scripture reading is Matthew 21:1-17, and is read from The Common English Bible. Addison Aycock plays Beneath the Cross of Jesus.