The Austin Stone Podcast

Our podcasts share personal stories of what God is doing across the globe through the lives of everyday believers. Whether it's listening to a goer overseas or a tour of racially-significant landmarks in Austin, these stories help encourage the church to worship Jesus for who He is and to remember what He has done.

A Means of Grace (Revisited)

Practicing spiritual disciplines is not earning God’s grace—it’s receiving it. Join us as Ross Lester kicks off our sermon series on Holy Habits!

01-05
40:45

New Mercies for a New Year

God’s mercies aren’t new every January—they’re new every morning. Matt Blackwell explores this poem of lament to model how we reflect on the past year and approach the year ahead.

12-29
41:00

Behold, the Lamb of God

Who are you? What is your purpose? Why do you matter? Matt Blackwell explores how John the Baptist’s response to the religious leaders reveals his (and our) identity in Christ.

12-22
34:10

Among Us

Our God is special. You know why? Because He chose to come and dwell among His people. Ross Lester explores the humility of Christ this Christmas and how an unseen God can be seen and known.

12-15
38:14

Blinded by the Light

Why do we like Christmas lights? Halim Suh explores the true Light of this season and how we often miss it.

12-08
37:21

The Remaking of the World

Matt Blackwell kicks off the Advent season by remembering Christ’s eternality, omnipresence, omnipotence, and omniscience.

12-01
39:20

Greet Every Saint

There’s more to a greeting than “hello” and “how are you?”. Will Bostian explores how the God of grace sees us so that we can make others feel seen.

11-24
40:31

Giving & Receiving

Money, money, money. Halim Suh explores the gift of giving and how radical generosity is evidence of our salvation in Christ.

11-17
42:27

The Secret

Want to learn the secret to contentment? Ross Lester explores Paul’s experience finding satisfaction in any circumstance.

11-11
42:58

The God of Peace

Tyler David explores what it means to live with the God of peace. (Spoiler alert: it changes how we think and what we do.)

11-03
48:37

The Peace of God

Ross Lester walks through the antidote for anxiety and how we can experience a life of joy and peace.

10-27
44:36

When Disciples Dispute

Halim Suh explores Paul’s call for Christians to pursue unity with one another and their responsibility to help others in conflict.

10-20
37:28

Press On!

Ross Lester explores what we should know and do to finish the race of the Christian life well.

10-13
44:29

When Loss is Gain

Matt Blackwell compares the vanity of our earthly efforts with the supreme worth of knowing Jesus.

10-06
32:37

Sending Saints

Halim Suh examines Paul’s praise of two ordinary Christians who showed great concern for others and took great risk for the gospel.

09-29
39:32

Working Out What God Works In

Ross Lester explores the kind of integrated life of joy and freedom that faith in Jesus produces.

09-22
47:18

The Christ Hymn

Tyler David explores how following Jesus leads to radical humility and sacrifice within us, enabling us to reflect the mind and life of Christ.

09-15
44:06

Standing Firm & Suffering Well

Halim Suh explores how unity and fearlessness when faced with suffering mark a life that’s worthy of the gospel.

09-08
39:42

Two Good Options

Tyler David explores how cultivating the imagination can fuel our faith and endurance in Jesus.

09-02
45:43

Proclaiming Christ

Ross Lester examines how our greatest opportunity to proclaim the gospel may come in the seasons we don’t always expect.

08-25
41:06

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