The Austin Stone Podcast

What is spiritual warfare? Scott Hekman explores this complex topic to equip believers to recognize what to watch for and how to stand firm in the truth.

After a string of kings who all fell short, what hope is left? Ross Lester reminds us of the only true King that matters—One who was always promised, is the king we need, and is returning to reign forever.

Tyler David explores the downfall of the Judah through the reigns of Josiah’s four sons.

What happens to us when we read the Bible? It’s more than just learning history and feeling encouraged. When we read Scripture, it actually reads us. Join us as Tyler David explores King Josiah’s response to reading God’s Word to understand why we may or may not be moved by the Bible.

How bad is my sin? And does God have grace for someone like me? What does it take to be saved? Will Bostian explores the reigns of Manasseh and his son Amon to discover the depth of our sin, the heights of God’s grace, and how to be truly saved.

You can be faithful, and a crisis still comes. So, what do we do when it threatens our very faith? Tyler David examines King Hezekiah’s reign and his faithful response amid the taunts, lies, and threats from a more powerful force.

Are you looking for revival in your life? Does your worship of God feel stale? Jimmy McNeal examines the beginning of King Hezekiah’s reign to understand how true revival starts and what it produces in us.

Ahaz’s reign was marked by fear, idolatry, and political maneuvering. His story is tragic, the outcome of unbelief disguised as strategy. But in the midst of it all, God offered a sign. The story of Ahaz confronts us with a question: Where do you turn when fear and anxiety take hold?

How do you follow Jesus when nobody goes with you? How do you keep enduring in faith when it feels really ordinary? Halim Suh explores King Jotham’s simple reign to show how steady obedience and faithful ordering of your life is the path to true life.

James 4:6 says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Join us today as Ross Lester introduces King Uzziah and explores how his reign reflects that verse.

The biggest threat to our faith isn’t that we don’t obey or love God; it’s that we sometimes do. Join us as Halim Suh explores King Amaziah’s reign to show the dangers of having a divided heart.

Being a disciple is more than believing in Jesus or agreeing with His teachings. Meeting Jesus in faith demands a response. Discipleship requires action. Join us as Tyler David discusses what discipleship requires of us and the freedom we experience from loving and obeying Christ.

What is discipleship? Is it teaching or spiritual practices? Mentorship or community? Global mission or serving the poor? Yes—it’s all of those things. But not just one. Join us as Ross Lester explores the simple yet often over-complicated question: What does it mean to follow Jesus?

The resurrection is hard to believe. Even the disciples didn’t believe. Join us this Easter as Tyler David explores an account of the resurrection and how Jesus meets people right where they are.

What role do other Christians play in your faith? It’s significant, but not enough to get you to the end. Tyler David explores King Joash’s reign and how proximity to faithful people should not be mistaken for a true, personal relationship with Jesus.

Following Jesus means joining the resistance. Will Bostian examines the context of Queen Athaliah’s reign to demonstrate the true marks of faithful resistance in the life of a believer.

Which voices are you listening to? Matt Blackwell explores the brief yet tragic reign of King Ahaziah to better understand the inevitable avalanche of sin and disobedience.

Wanna know how to waste your life? Live a life like Jehoram. Ross Lester explores King Jehoram’s reign to show what we miss out on when we disobey, disbelieve, and deny God and His grace.

What are your prayers like when you’re afraid? Halim Suh explores King Jehoshaphat’s prayer of weakness to point to the God who fights our battles.

The race only matters if you finish it. Matt Blackwell explores King Asa’s reign—one that started in faith and dependence, only to end in self-reliance and a dulled heart toward God.

Have you ever felt divided in your heart? Do you try to follow Jesus, but sin still feels persuasive and tempting? Halim Suh explores the reign of King Abijam, a ruler like us in divided devotion to a God who is unlike us in undeserved faithfulness.

Did the kingdom split because of Rehoboam? Yes. Did the kingdom split because of God? Yes. Matt Blackwell explores Rehoboam’s foolishness that changed the kingdom for generations, and God’s faithfulness that will bring redemption to His people forever.

What do you want? Success, power, wealth? Solomon beat you to it, and it still wasn’t enough. Ross Lester explores King Solomon’s rise and fall, demonstrating our need for a heart devoted to the Lord and steadfast obedience and humility.

What if being closer to God meant feeling sorrow and conviction for sin? Tyler David explores prayer and fellowship as tools for confessing and repenting, receiving grace, and moving forward in obedience.

“I just keep falling into sin; why can’t I just get my act together?” Tyler David explores prayer and fellowship as tools to combat sin and reflects on the grace of Jesus that covers it all.