Americus Podcast

07/08/2025

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✨ “You Can Change” — Our newest newsletter is here to help you level up. 🌱

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07/08/2025

“What if the most powerful change maker in Americus wasn’t a policy, but a person?” John Schroeder, host of The Americus Podcast and pastor and church planter of The Well Church of Americus, recently gave the program at Kiwanis. Schroeder seeks to join with the community in combating a common ...

06/24/2025

🚨 The Next Level Neighbor Newsletter — June Edition is here!

✨ This month’s theme: Don’t Love on Empty — Let Jesus Fill You This Month
💧 Discover how letting Jesus fill your life helps you love your neighbors well.

✅ Inside this issue:
➡ A short devotion from John 4
➡ Practical tips for welcoming new neighbors
➡ A powerful challenge to help you connect
➡ Local events + inspiring stories

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06/22/2025

Eugene Edge — co-owner of Code Black Atl , owner of Ibri Builders, and a man deeply invested in the heart of Americus. 🇺🇸🌱
👉 In this powerful conversation, Eugene shares:
💬 Why he chose to build his businesses right here in Americus — and what keeps him invested.
💬 What working alongside President Jimmy Carter taught him about civil rights, leadership, and real neighboring.
💬 How small businesses can move from feeling disconnected to being part of something bigger.
💬 His hopes for the next generation in Americus—and what mindsets we must let go of to truly thrive.
✨ This episode is all about building together — with wisdom, courage, and hope.
💡 Who do YOU think is helping Americus move forward? Tag them below! Let’s celebrate our neighbors.
❤️ Like, share, and follow — and let’s keep building Americus together.

Special Thanks to Freight Furniture for sponsoring this Episode. Visit their store on 209 N Lee Street for all your furniture needs.
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The Americus Podcast does not expressly approve or agree with everything shared in this episode but always desires to be a place for open conversation.

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06/17/2025

🌟 COMING THIS WEEKEND on The Americus Podcast! 🌟
We sat down with Eugene Edge — co-owner of , owner of Ibri Builders, and a man deeply invested in the heart of Americus. 🇺🇸🌱

👉 In this powerful conversation, Eugene shares:
💬 Why he chose to build his businesses right here in Americus — and what keeps him invested.
💬 What working alongside President Jimmy Carter taught him about civil rights, leadership, and real neighboring.
💬 How small businesses can move from feeling disconnected to being part of something bigger.
💬 His hopes for the next generation in Americus—and what mindsets we must let go of to truly thrive.

✨ This episode is all about building together — with wisdom, courage, and hope.

💡 Who do YOU think is helping Americus move forward? Tag them below! Let’s celebrate our neighbors.
❤️ Like, share, and follow — and let’s keep building Americus together.

06/14/2025

What if small, everyday rhythms at home could shape our hearts for Christ far beyond Sunday?

👉 Did you know?

68% of churchgoing teens stop attending after graduation.

Children need more than Sundays—they need everyday discipleship.

Your home is your first mission field.

If a dad attends church, there’s a 93% chance the whole family will too.

✨ That’s why we’re sharing 5 Elements of Family Worship — practical, simple ways to build a gospel-shaped home:
📖 READ God’s Word
🙏 PRAY together
🎶 SING faith-filled songs
🧠 MEMORIZE Scripture
❓ CATECHISM — teaching through questions

You don’t do this to become a Christian — you do it because you are one.
Our identity is in Jesus — the One who lived, died, and rose again so we could belong to God forever.
Family worship is our joyful response to His love.

💬 Which of these is already consistent for your family? Which one do you want to start this week? Comment below!

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06/12/2025

🗣 Calling all local businesses in Americus and Sumter County!

GSW is putting together a Student Discount Guide to help connect our college students with local businesses in Americus and Sumter County. It’s a great way to promote your business, boost foot traffic, and build brand recognition among students—many of whom are new to the area and eager to support local.

Fill out the quick form linked below by Monday, July 14 to be included. The guide will be distributed during New Student Orientation, on the first day of class, and at high-traffic campus events throughout the year.

🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pn0tf0vcTc

Let’s work together to support students and strengthen our local business community! 💙💛

06/05/2025

🎬 Two stories. One incredible afternoon.
Today we filmed back-to-back episodes with two people who are deeply rooted in Americus—from garden paths to community paths, from creative vision to courageous leadership. 🌿👣💡

Their insights, hope, and love for this city reminded us why we do what we do.

🎙️ New Episode drops June 22nd—mark your calendar. You won’t want to miss what they had to say.

Now we want to hear from YOU:
Who should be on The Americus Podcast next?
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💬 Tag someone who’s making a difference in our city—or message us if you have a story to tell!

We believe everyone in Americus has a voice worth hearing. Maybe it’s time we hear yours. 🎧💬

06/05/2025

Most of us want to be good neighbors—but it’s easy to feel stuck. Too busy. Too unsure. Too overwhelmed.

But Next Level Neighbors don’t “try harder.”
They’ve been transformed—by Jesus, through the Spirit, for others.

Part 3 unpacks the hope that fuels gospel neighboring:
➕ A new identity in Christ
🔥 Power from the Spirit
🌳 Fruit that blesses your block

And the best news? You don’t have to be impressive. You just have to be available—and faithful.

Let’s love our cities one street at a time.
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06/02/2025

Some obstacles are loud—like busyness and fear. But others?
They’re sneakier... and maybe more dangerous.

Like these:

🤔 Assumptions
“They already have their people.”
“They probably don’t want to be bothered.”

🎯 Lack of Vision
“I meant to do something… but forgot.”
Neighboring doesn’t feel urgent, so it doesn’t happen.

😏 Pride
“I don’t relate to people like that.”
“They brought this on themselves.”

The problem isn’t just around us.
It’s in us.

But there’s good news: Jesus had every right to stay distant. But He moved toward us.

🙌 He didn’t assume.
👁️ He didn’t forget the mission.
✝️ He came to serve and give everything.

And because of His humility and sacrifice, as we walk by the Spirit, we’re free to love our neighbors with open hands and gospel hearts.

💡 Let His humility shape how you love today.
📩 Part 3 is coming soon → The Hope for Neighboring

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05/30/2025

Most of us care about our neighbors… but few of us really know them.

Why?
It’s not usually hate. It’s not even laziness.
It’s stuff like this:

🕒 Busyness
😬 Fear of Rejection
🏡 Comfort Zones

We made this post to name the real reasons neighboring feels hard—and you’re not the only one feeling them.

But here’s the good news:
Jesus faced all of these obstacles and didn’t back away.
He was interrupted. Rejected. Uncomfortable.
And He moved toward us anyway.

Let that sink in for a moment.

🧡 You’re not stuck. You’re not alone.
And you don’t have to do this in your own strength.

➡️ In Part 2, we’ll share the hidden obstacles—and how Jesus transforms them too.

But for now, take one small step:
Say hi. Ask a name. Invite someone in.

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05/29/2025

Discover the power of neighboring and share love in your community!

Email from Next Level Neighbor Moving Towards Faith, Family, & Focus Together   Know And Serve The Cities We Find Ourselves In.   Hello Johnathan, Americus is known as the “Shining City on a Hill.”