The Austin Stone Podcast

Halim Suh shares how our fasting today differs from how Israel fasted in the Old Testament.

Ross Lester discusses the importance of serving as believers and addresses some of our obstacles to a life of service.

Ross Lester examines the practice of Sabbath, highlighting it throughout the different seasons of biblical redemptive history.

Halim Suh examines the purpose of memorizing Scripture and demonstrates its impact.

Ross Lester explores the importance of Scripture study and walks through one of the practical methods of it.

Jimmy McNeal explores what Jesus teaches about prayer and how we can engage with this spiritual discipline.

Ross Lester introduces spiritual disciplines as a means of grace that disrupt our busy lives to remind ourselves of the reality of Jesus.

Ross Lester shares the vision for the ABLE Campaign and examines the biblical generosity we see in Scripture.

Ross Lester reflects on God’s faithfulness to our church over the past years while looking ahead to how we can be ready for His future provision.

Will Bostian explores the new identity we have in Jesus.

Matt Blackwell explores how God’s love for us is made known through Jesus’ birth.

Ross Lester discusses how the birth of Jesus brings joy to the world.

Halim Suh examines Zechariah’s song and how it points to the peace we have in Jesus.

Jimmy McNeal kicks off the Advent season by exploring Simeon’s song and how it points to our hope in Jesus.

Greg Breazeale closes out our time in Ecclesiastes by summarizing the meaning and purpose of wisdom and who it ultimately points to.

We have some big takeaways from the Ecclesiastes sermon series. We’ve also got a few unresolved tensions. Tyler David joins Ross and Val to wrap up the Chasing Shadows Podcast with an update on what seems to be a new work of the Holy Spirit among students at the University of Texas.  

Halim Suh explores how Christians should respond to the uncertainty of our life and the certainty of our death.

A small fly can spoil the whole batch. A thousand follies lead to one big disaster. And wisdom doesn’t prevent all suffering or failure. This seems bleak. But take heart, Christian. In this episode, we discuss how the truths of Ecclesiastes instruct us in how to live, even in the suburbs, with courage and hope in Jesus. Join us each week for the Chasing Shadows podcast—new episodes available on Th...

Ross Lester explores the importance of making wise decisions and eliminating foolishness from our lives.

Death is an inevitability. How your life plays out is entirely uncertain. Your work and your memory will fade from existence. There are many ways people deal with this reality, from constantly scrolling to endless pleasure seeking. But Christians are called to more. How can we be joyfully content? Join us each week for the Chasing Shadows podcast—new episodes available on Thursdays throughout the...

How should we make the most of our lives in light of eternity? Ross Lester explores wisdom from the book of Ecclesiastes.

Jesus wasn’t a centrist. That’s too simple a conclusion. And following after Him with earnest zeal does not draw us to a specific political position. Jesus brings an entirely new paradigm. He makes us citizens of His Kingdom by the power of His blood. And yet, God has placed us in this time and this place, and as citizens of His Kingdom, we have been called to proclaim Him with our lives, with our...

Ross Lester examines how we should respond to modern governing authorities and politics while pursuing a joyful endurance.

Why is it so hard to talk about politics? Is it ok to just check out, turn off the news, and throw away our phones? What has God called us to as believers in a particular place and time? This week we discuss how we can engage in politics with hope, charity, and confidence because we are citizens of God’s Kingdom. Join us each week for the Chasing Shadows podcast—new episodes available on Thursdays...

Halim Suh explores a framework for how Christians should live under modern governing authorities and politics.