Buckhead Church
This is the weekly audio podcast for Buckhead Church in Atlanta, GA. Their mission is to inspire people to follow Jesus, and the podcast aims to encourage listeners in their relationship with God. The church also invites listeners to visit their website at buckheadchurch.org.
Episodes
Be Rich 2026, Part 2: Show Me // Andy Stanley
Having compassion is a good place to start, but it's what we do with it that matters most.
Be Rich 2026, Part 1: A Conversation with Janine Maxwell // Andy Stanley
Janine’s story began with seeing a need and deciding she couldn’t simply look away. What usually moves us from noticing a need to actually doing something about it?
Mind Games, Part 3: Living Freely // Joel Thomas
Transformation begins when we stop drifting toward what's familiar and start deliberately pursuing what's true.
Mind Games, Part 2: Responding Wisely // Joel Thomas
Our reactions may reveal more about what’s happening inside us than what’s happening around us.
Mind Games, Part 1: Seeing Clearly // Joel Thomas
Some of the things we believe most deeply about ourselves and others may not be as true as they feel.
Hello From The Other Side // Vernon Gordon
What if what’s standing between you and your next season isn’t a lack of vision—but a lack of courage?
Fear often disguises itself as comfort, comparison, or procrastination. In "Hello From the Other Side", discover what it means to leave the familiar behind, choose courage, and cross over to the other side of fear.
Everyday Courage, Part 4: Courage in the Mirror // Andy Stanley
The fear of what might happen can keep us managing, hiding, and pretending long after we know something needs to change.
Everyday Courage, Part 3: By The Slice // Andy Stanley
Blame has a way of protecting us from an uncomfortable truth: the other person may not be the only one with something to own.
Everyday Courage, Part 2: It's Complicated // Andy Stanley
Sometimes what we call “complicated” is really fear in disguise. And until we name it honestly, we'll never find the courage to move forward.
Everyday Courage, Part 1: The Win // Andy Stanley
Your greatest victory may not be in getting the outcome you want, but discovering a different kind of win.
None of My Business? // Andy Stanley
Everyone wants people who will show up when life begins to unravel. Far fewer of us are willing to be the kind of friend who steps in before it does.
The Garden, Part 3 // Matt Noblitt
What has your attention—and what is it costing you? In a world filled with endless notifications, busy schedules, and constant noise, it's easy to lose sight of what matters most. Join us as we explore John 15 and discover that lasting fruit isn't found by trying harder, but by staying connected to Jesus. When we learn to abide in Him, we can reclaim what's been stealing our attention and experien
The Garden, Part 2 // April Farmer
Healthy gardens require more than planting—they require pruning. In Week 2 of The Garden, we'll explore Ephesians 4 and discover how removing the "weeds" of pride, offense, impatience, and division allows God to cultivate lives marked by humility, unity, peace, and lasting fruit.
The Garden, Part 1 // Matt Noblitt
In the first message of "The Garden", we’ll explore the biblical principle that you reap what you sow and discover how our everyday choices, habits, and relationships become seeds that shape our future. Through Galatians 6, we’ll be challenged to move from simply consuming to intentionally cultivating a flourishing life and community, trusting God to bring the growth.
Happy Birthday USA // Andy Stanley
The founders believed liberty was worth risking everything for, but they also understood it came with a hidden requirement. Two hundred fifty years later, that requirement matters more than ever.
The Matter With You, Part 2: Your Choice in the Matter // Andy Stanley
Many Christians spend their lives measuring themselves by whether or not they are obeying all the rules. That’s not what Jesus intended.
The Matter With You, Part 1: No Say in the Matter // Andy Stanley
Somewhere along the way, many of us began treating God's love and approval as something to earn. That assumption quietly shapes our relationship with God more than we realize.
Under Clear Blue Sky, Part 3: Embracing Responsibility // Joel Thomas
We often think freedom comes from having fewer obligations, but some of the most meaningful moments in life begin when we embrace a weight we never asked to carry.
Under Clear Blue Sky, Part 2: Constructing Stability // Joel Thomas
Long before the storm arrived, Noah made a decision about whose wisdom he would trust.
Under Clear Blue Sky, Part 1: Avoiding Catastrophe // Joel Thomas
Chaos rarely arrives all at once. It often begins with ordinary choices that seem reasonable until the consequences finally surface.
A Conversation With Vernon Gordon & Matt Noblitt - Memorial Day 2026
On Time God, Part 2: Closer Than You Think // Matt Noblitt
Some of the most dangerous problems are the ones we don’t even realize we have. In week two of On Time God, we'll explore the older brother in Luke 15 and uncover how it’s possible to appear close to God on the outside while being far from His heart on the inside. Whether you feel far from God or like you’ve “never left,” His grace is available to you.
On Time God, Part 1: Too Far Gone // Matt Noblitt
Ever feel like you’ve gone too far to come back?
In week one of On Time God, we look at Jesus’ story in Gospel of Luke 15 and discover a powerful truth: you are not too far gone. Before the Prodigal son could fix anything, his father was already running toward him.
That’s the heart of God: He meets you right where you are, with grace you don’t have to earn and love that never runs out.
Three Ingredients For Relationships That Go The Distance, Part 3: A Rule // Andy Stanley
Healthy relationships aren’t built on rules, but they can’t survive without a particular one. And it’s a rule that removes every loophole.
Three Ingredients For Relationships That Go The Distance, Part 2: A Posture // Andy Stanley
The secret to stronger relationships isn’t being understood, but choosing to put someone else first, even when they don’t deserve it.
Three Ingredients For Relationships That Go The Distance, Part 1: A Confession // Andy Stanley
Every conflict feels like it’s about what someone else did, but the real source runs deeper and it’s hard to admit.
The Starting Point // Andy Stanley
The story of Jesus didn’t begin with confident believers. It began with disillusioned followers who walked away, only to be pulled back by something they couldn’t ignore.
Reasons Not to Panic About Bible Skepticism // John Dickson and Andy Stanley
The gap between skepticism and faith starts to close when Christianity is viewed through the lens of history. In this conversation with Andy Stanley and John Dickson, the story of Jesus is presented as something meant to be investigated, not avoided.
Inflection Point, Part 4: A Parable // Andy Stanley
Jesus regularly challenged people’s assumptions about both wealth and eternity, and when he did so it revealed that the way we handle what’s temporary points to what we truly believe is permanent.
Inflection Point, Part 3: Pouring Out // Andy Stanley
Many people experience faith primarily as something they attend or consume. But the moments that deepen faith most often come when we begin giving it away.
Inflection Point, Part 2: Pathway to Prosperity // Joel Thomas
It’s easy to assume that prosperity leads to generosity. But many times the opposite is true—generosity becomes the turning point that leads to prosperity.
Inflection Point, Part 1: Halfway There // Andy Stanley
One year ago, we kicked off our generosity initiative across our Atlanta-area churches. What if we’re not just making progress—but crossing into a defining moment?
Misconceptions, Part 3 // Annie F. Downs
Misconceptions, Part 2 // Matt Noblitt
In John 11, the story of Lazarus confronts the common misconception that our circumstances reveal God’s heart, reminding us that delay, disappointment, and grief are not evidence of God’s absence. Even in the pain, Jesus weeps with Mary and Martha, demonstrating that God is compassionate and present before He is powerful. Ultimately, Lazarus’ resurrection -- and the cross that follows -- prove tha
Misconceptions, Part 1 // Matt Noblitt
Misconceptions do not just exist in our minds; they linger into our thoughts, informing our actions, and begin to steer the direction of our lives. In part 1 of this series, we are looking at the misconception that following Jesus means I will no longer struggle with sin. We will explore how breaking free from this misconception can free us to experience more of the full and fulfilling life that J
Who Needs Church? Part 4: People Looking for Purpose // Joel Thomas
We often assume purpose requires perfection, while Jesus points to a kind of completeness that comes through growth, not flawlessness.
Who Needs Church? Part 3: People Looking for Answers // Andy Stanley
In a world full of opinions and advice, where do we go when our questions are personal, painful, and unresolved?
Who Needs Church? Part 2: People Looking for Help // Joel Thomas
People aren’t avoiding church because they don’t have needs, but because they’re unsure church is a safe place to be honest about them.
Who Needs Church? Part 1: I Did, I Do, and You Do Too! // Andy Stanley
We take values like human dignity, compassion, and justice for granted today, but they only feel obvious because the church first introduced them.
Christmas Eve at Buckhead Church 2025 // Joel Thomas
Anticipating Christmas, Part 3: Christmas Invite // Andy Stanley
Christmas marks the arrival of a solution to an unsolvable problem—how to stand before God when obedience isn't good enough.
Anticipating Christmas, Part 2: An Unexpected Guest // Andy Stanley
No one was looking for God to appear in person, yet Jesus came to make the invisible God unmistakably known.
Anticipating Christmas, Part 1: When God Arrives Ahead of Time // Andy Stanley with Steve Cuss
It's common to feel a tug-of-war between inner anxiety and recognizing God's nearness. In this conversation with Andy Stanley and Steve Cuss, we're invited to consider some false needs that may be steering our reactions.
Redefining Messiah // Andy Stanley
First-century Israel expected a king who would overthrow Rome. Jesus offered a kingdom far bigger—and he had to redefine “Messiah” before they could see it.
Can I Get A Witness, Part 2: Go and Tell // Matt Noblitt
In Can I Get A Witness Part 2, we will look at a story that many people found hard to believe. It is a story that is marked by two words that have the power to transform your life and those around you. You are invited to come and see and you may just leave with the courage to go and tell.
Can I Get A Witness, Part 1: Come and See // Joel Thomas
We live in a world where we’ve witnessed extraordinary things—innovation, cultural change, and rapid technological growth. Many of us, or people we know, have seen pivotal moments in history. But there’s a difference between witnessing something and bearing witness to it. One is passive. The other is active—and has the power to change us and the world around us.
This is how the Jesus-movement beg
Not Coming Down // Andy Stanley
We set out to build a church where the convinced and the curious could belong.
The Response of a Lifetime, Part 3: Playing God // Andy Stanley
It’s one thing to trust God when you’ve lost control; it’s another to resist acting like God once you’ve gained it.
The Response of a Lifetime, Part 2: Bad to Badder // Andy Stanley
When life goes from bad to worse, will you simply react—or respond as if God is still with you?
The Response of a Lifetime, Part 1: God of the Pit // Andy Stanley
Your life isn’t defined by what’s been done to you, but by how you choose to respond—especially when every instinct says to react.
Be Rich Serve - Panel with Joel Thomas
Join us as we kick off Be Rich Serve with a panel discussion featuring Joel Thomas and leaders from our local nonprofit partner organizations.
Worth The Wait, Part 3: His Will, His Way // Joel Thomas
The hardest part of waiting isn’t always the delay itself. Sometimes it’s the uncertainty of why God seems absent when we need him most.
Worth The Wait, Part 2: Peace-filled Dependence // Joel Thomas
We’re convinced that if we just do the right things, life will turn out the way we want—but what do you do when the formula breaks and you’re left waiting, powerless, and discontent?
Worth The Wait, Part 1: Your Future Self // Joel Thomas
Our biology and culture push us toward impatience, but God calls us to trust that what he’s doing in us is worth the wait.
Be Rich 2025: A Conversation with Bruce Deel // Andy Stanley and Bruce Deel
Andy Stanley’s conversation with Bruce Deel highlights the inspiring work of City of Refuge, a Be Rich partner dedicated to moving people from crisis to independence.
Too Good To Miss, Part 4: Don't Miss Great // Andy Stanley
Not everyone will have the opportunity to be famous, but everyone has the opportunity to be great.
Too Good To Miss, Part 3: Family // Andy Stanley
Family can be both the most rewarding and most challenging part of life. The challenge is accepting the messy “real” while still aiming for God’s “ideal.”
Too Good To Miss, Part 2: Jesus // Andy Stanley
People miss or dismiss Jesus sometimes, but when they do it’s usually for an unnecessary reason.
Too Good To Miss, Part 1: Future Proof // Andy Stanley
We don’t miss out in life because opportunities aren’t there—we miss out because we let deception, distraction, or disobedience rob us of them.
Three Reasons // Andy Stanley
Life is better connected—because spiritual growth, care, and accountability happen in relationships, not in rows.
My Story, My Song, Part 6 // Matt Noblett and Worship Leaders
My Story, My Song, Part 5: Spirit of God // Joel Thomas
If you’re curious, cautious, or somewhere in between, the Spirit invites you to lean in, let go, and be led.
My Story, My Song, Part 4 // April Farmer
My Story, My Song, Part 3: Battle Belongs // Andy Stanley
When we choose to fight our battles on our knees, we surrender control and invite God to do what only he can do.
My Story, My Song, Part 2: God Is Love // Andy Stanley
Whatever picture we have of God isn’t enough.
My Story, My Song, Part 1: Bigger Than I Thought // Andy Stanley
When we see God for who he is, we’re able to trust him even deeper.
Challenge Accepted, Part 3: Depending // Joel Thomas
Our trials, temptations, and tension shape us—and they have a way of revealing who or what we’re truly depending on.
Challenge Accepted, Part 2: In & Around // Joel Thomas
James opens his letter to suffering believers with a bold challenge: “Consider it pure joy when you face trials.” In a comfort-obsessed world, that sounds outrageous—but James insists that trials grow perseverance, and perseverance matures us. Instead of seeking escape, we’re called to let the tension shape us and ask God for wisdom, not just relief. Real wisdom leads to peace, humility, and growt
Challenge Accepted, Part 1: Choosing Hard // Joel Thomas
In a world that constantly pushes us toward comfort, convenience, and the path of least resistance, Jesus invites us into something deeper—something harder. But what if the hard path is actually the best one? What if growth, purpose, and true joy are found not in avoiding struggle, but in embracing it?
In this message, we’ll explore what it means to choose hard—to intentionally walk the narrow ro
Do Not Disturb, Part 3: Tear Off The Roof // Matt Noblitt
In Do Not Disturb: Part 3, we continue our exploration of spiritual practices that cultivate sustainable life rhythms. In this message, Matt Noblitt delves into the transformative power of pursuing and embodying healthy community—highlighting the deep richness that emerges when we allow ourselves to be supported by others and, in turn, offer ourselves in support of those around us.
Do Not Disturb, Part 2: More of Nothing // Joel Thomas
We often operate under the assumption that more is always better. However, through the practice of fasting, we can begin to retrain our desires, create the necessary margin to appreciate the value of space, and slow down enough to realize that true abundance often comes from placing our trust in God—especially through rest.
Do Not Disturb, Part 1: Practice, Practice, Practice // Matt Noblitt
Drawing from the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42, Matt Noblitt explores the vital role of spiritual practices in our lives and demonstrates how they can be meaningfully integrated into even the busiest of schedules, despite the many distractions we face.
Grace & Truth: The Beach Version // Andy Stanley
God doesn’t size you up and write you off—and neither should you. In God's eyes, you're invited to move forward, not remain stuck in the past.
Easter 2025 - Thomas // Andy Stanley
The resurrection isn’t just a story—it’s the event that launched a movement and changed everything. If Jesus really rose from the dead, his resurrection has real implications for your life, your faith, and your future. In this Easter message, we talk about this event, why we celebrate it, and why it is the anchor for everything we believe.
Death Of A King // Andy Stanley
Death had the last word because death was the consequence of sin—but not anymore. Jesus, God’s final King, crushed both sin and death and invites us to reign in life through him.
Death To The King // Andy Stanley
As followers of Jesus, we have all wrestled with the same tension at some point: we all want to be saved, but we don't always want to submit. In this message, we talk about the difference between "Jesus the Savior" and "Jesus the King" and why it's the most important thing.
Take Aim // Joel Thomas
You were created on purpose, for a purpose. Without clear vision, you’ll drift into coasting, and coasting always takes you downhill.
Deeper Wider, Part 5: Just Because // Andy Stanley
Before inviting Peter to follow him, Jesus asked Peter to “put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” After a night of fishing with no success and despite his reservations, Peter agreed: “But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” At some point, every Jesus follower will face their own “because you say so” moment. Like Peter, we won’t know what hangs in the balance or our
Deeper Wider, Part 4: Obstacles // Joel Thomas
All of us face obstacles to generosity. The common denominator for our obstacles is a desire for more. The apostle Paul taught that true wealth isn't found in accumulation but in contentment. And he shows what it looks like to place our hope not in riches but in God who richly provides.
Deeper Wider, Part 3: The Plan // Andy Stanley
Everyone has a generosity plan, but most people prioritize spending first and leave giving as an afterthought. Jesus flipped the script on that approach with “Seek ye first” living. Embracing this financial template is a tangible expression of submission to our King.
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