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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 613
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Falling Walls and Redemptive Hope
Ross Lester examines the faith of Rahab and Joshua—two very different perspectives that each reveal God’s kindness in welcoming us into His redemptive story.
By Faith Moses
Halim Suh discusses the obedient and fearless faith demonstrated throughout Moses’ life.
By Faith Joseph
Ross Lester explores how Joseph’s final years point to his faith in God’s sovereignty and future kingdom.
By Faith Jacob
Ross Lester examines how Jacob’s blessing of Joseph’s sons displays his worship and trust in God.
Isaac, Jacob, & Esau
Matt Blackwell explores how the story of Jacob and Esau points to the unchanging blessing we have in Christ.
Faith: Abraham & Isaac
Jimmy McNeal examines the faith of Abraham and Isaac that allowed them to obey amidst great testing.
Abraham & Sarah
Greg Breazeale examines Abraham and Sarah’s faith in their obedience to God’s calling and trust in His promises and future kingdom.
The Faith of Noah and The True Ark of Salvation
Halim Suh examines how Noah’s faith teaches us to endure amidst evil and suffering.
Glad Nations, Good God
Ross Lester examines the grace, blessing, and presence we experience, not only as recipients of the gospel but as stewards of His global kingdom.
Prayer: A Declaration of Dependence
Ross Lester explores the heart behind prayer and its foundation on humility, weakness, and dependence on God.
New
Steve Shaver explores all the “new” that we are offered through Christ.
Christ (Advent Spoken Word)
We’ve walked alone in darkness,
but we have seen a great light.
Hope beaming from despair;
like morning from the night.
Yes, we’ve seen the waves of chaos,
felt the wind ravage and rip.
Our anchor in the d…
Christmas Eve 2023
Ross Lester reminds us of the good news of the gospel that we get to celebrate this Christmas Eve.
Love (Advent Spoken Word)
What lovely song or poet could depict
the love for which humanity does thirst?
For man’s descriptions try but still restrict
the boundless love with which God loved us first.
A million books a million pa…
Joy (Advent Spoken Word)
There is genuine joy that transcends circumstances.
Like the flame of a fire that flitters and dances
in spite of the gales that threaten its blaze,
a joy inextinguishable all of our days.
Where could th…
Simeon's Salvation
Ross Lester discusses Luke 2:22-35, examining the salvation and faith of Simeon upon Jesus’ arrival.
Peace (Advent Spoken Word)
Chaos rips and ravages
the fearful, anxious heart.
A war that wages, endless
and tears the self apart.
Friends and family, strangers, neighbors
poised at odds opposed.
At worst, attempts to reconcile
ignore…
Elizabeth's Cry
Matt Blackwell explores Luke 1:39–45, examining Elizabeth’s reaction to Jesus’ miraculous conception.
Hope (Advent Spoken Word)
When life is not perfect, in order, or clean
what lifts our eyes whenever we fall?
There's something more, beyond what is seen
for hope that is seen is not hope at all.
What gives us hope amidst life’s d…
Mary Knew
Ross Lester examines Mary’s response to the news of Jesus’ arrival using Luke 1:26-37.