The Austin Stone Podcast

During her first few months on the field in Central Asia, Janet struggled with loneliness and unexpected trials. Without the comforts of home to lean on, Janet knew that Jesus was the only hope she could cling to. As Janet and her team share the gospel in an unreached region, they are daily witnessing that God is bringing life to an otherwise spiritually dead country—and with this, they endure.

Greg Breazeale teaches on how Christians should relate to government from 1 Peter 2:13-17.

After serving overseas for just a few months, Alice travelled back to the States to visit family. Upon returning to her location, she was confronted by authorities and interrogated. During a long and uncertain court trial involving Alice, she experienced the love of Christ through the local community who testified in her defense and reminded her that it was worth remaining among the people God cal...

Matt Carter teaches on abstaining from fleshly lusts from 1 Peter 2:11.

“Rape, incest, terrorism…I think these things exist because people don’t know Jesus.” That is what initially spurred Kevin to the field. While in the Middle East, Kevin witnessed the aftermath of an attack from Muslim jihadists. In the midst of all circumstances, Kevin still encourages his Arab brothers in Christ to follow Jesus, despite the oppression they face from their culture. Through prayer...

Matt Carter teaches on our identity in Christ from 1 Peter 2:7-10.

Adam and Erin have been serving in Central Asia for several years. During their time overseas, they have been surrounded by heartache and tragedy, including the violent deaths of friends and loved ones. In the midst of it all, they have relied on God to be their provider and comforter. Knowing that God will sustain them as He always has, they continue to press on and glorify His name.

Tyler David teaches on Christ as our cornerstone from 1 Peter 2:4-6.

After answering God's call to go to the Nations by joining a team in the Middle East, Jeremy found himself stuck between feeling ill-equipped and feeling confident that this was where he was supposed to be. Just after six months of being in the field, Jeremy learned how important it was to daily abide in Christ, and began to see the faithfulness of the Lord all around him.  

Tyler David teaches perseverance in loving one another from 1 Peter 1:22-2:3.

In September of 2015, God called Alan and Sydney to share the gospel through their new business in the Middle East amongst a Muslim people group. After being in the field for only a year, they quickly witnessed how God was moving in the hearts of those they ministered to—all the while, growing in sincere love and community with their new friends. On Thanksgiving Day in 2016, Alan and Sydney receiv...

Halim Suh teaches on loving one another from 1 Peter 1:22.

Two years into living in the Middle East, Casey felt discouraged by the lack of fruit he saw in his ministry. Just as he and his wife were preparing to return to the States to visit family, Casey felt compelled to share the gospel with an Arab friend that he came to know and love. In return, Casey learned that his friend was wrestling with the truths of the Bible, and he confessed that “God was kn...

We’re excited to announce our new series,  From the Field . These stories are first-hand accounts of what God is doing across the globe through the lives of everyday believers from The Austin Stone.  These Goers have left everything behind in order to proclaim the name of Jesus in the most unreached places, and now, we're sharing their stories with you! Here’s a glimpse of what we will bring you i...

Matt Carter teaches on Easter about placing our hope and faith in God from 1 Peter 1:21.

Halim Suh teaches on the plan of the cross from before the foundation of the world from 1 Peter 1:20.

Matt Carter teaches on why the pursuit of holiness matters for believers from 1 Peter 1:16-19.

Matt Carter resumes our series in 1 Peter by teaching on the happiness that is found in holiness from 1 Peter 1:13-16.

Justin Lopez teaches on the ministry of reconciliation from 2 Corinthians 5:17-20.

“I wasn’t in a good place when Jesus began pursuing me, and I didn’t want to be a part of His family, but He didn’t stop pursuing me.” Jon and Ben felt convicted by the Spirit to serve in the foster care system, but as two single men, they weren’t sure what role they could play. With the Lord’s leading, they enacted a plan to start a Parents’ Night Out program on a monthly basis to give parents an...

Greg Breazeale teaches on setting our minds on the hope that we have in Jesus Christ from 1 Peter 1:13.

"That would have never happened if God had not developed these relationships. Absolutely, hands down, no way." When Ben and Jessica decided to be Goers, they looked for an unreached Muslim community with which to share the grace and love of Jesus. They could have never imagined the remote island where they would end up or the pizza restaurant the community would help them build. Though at times th...

Matt Carter teaches on remembering the joy of our salvation from 1 Peter 1:10-12.

Matt Carter teaches on the three characteristics of genuine faith from 1 Peter 1:8-9.

Matt Carter teaches on how suffering reveals genuine faith, for the praise and honor and glory of Christ from 1 Peter 1:6-7.