The Austin Stone Podcast

A Means of Grace (Revisited) 05.01.2026 40:45 ↓

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!

New Mercies for a New Year 29.12.2025 41:00 ↓

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.

Behold, the Lamb of God 22.12.2025 34:10 ↓

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.

Among Us 15.12.2025 38:14 ↓

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.

Blinded by the Light 08.12.2025 37:21 ↓

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

The Remaking of the World 01.12.2025 39:20 ↓

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

Greet Every Saint 24.11.2025 40:31 ↓

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.

Giving & Receiving 17.11.2025 42:27 ↓

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

The Secret 11.11.2025 42:58 ↓

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

The God of Peace 03.11.2025 48:37 ↓

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

The Peace of God 27.10.2025 44:36 ↓

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

When Disciples Dispute 20.10.2025 37:28 ↓

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

Press On! 13.10.2025 44:29 ↓

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

When Loss is Gain 06.10.2025 32:37 ↓

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

Sending Saints 29.09.2025 39:32 ↓

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

Working Out What God Works In 22.09.2025 47:18 ↓

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

The Christ Hymn 15.09.2025 44:06 ↓

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

Standing Firm & Suffering Well 08.09.2025 39:42 ↓

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

Two Good Options 02.09.2025 45:43 ↓

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

Proclaiming Christ 25.08.2025 41:06 ↓

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

Gospel Partnership 18.08.2025 42:31 ↓

Halim Suh explores the kind of deep community that we were made for.

From Empire to Ecclesia 11.08.2025 42:27 ↓

Matt Blackwell kicks off our sermon series on the book of Philippians by examining the author, audience, and aim of Paul’s letter.

Psalm 67 04.08.2025 34:15 ↓

Matt Blackwell examines what God’s blessing entails and the reason for His blessings.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 28.07.2025 27:45 ↓

Scott Hekman examines how God’s promise of eternity comforts, continues, and compels His people.

1 Peter 1:6-7 21.07.2025 34:22 ↓

Walt Lengel explores the purpose, process, and product of God’s testing in our lives.