The Austin Stone Podcast

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Explore the transformative concept of living with the God of peace. Discover how prayers can combat anxiety and the importance of following Paul’s teachings beyond the first few verses. Learn about the pitfalls of compartmentalized faith and how crises can trigger misguided spirituality. Tyler emphasizes that growth requires consistent spiritual practices rather than quick fixes. He shares practical steps to consume uplifting content, engage regularly with faith, and understand self-control as a vital tool for managing anxiety. Ultimately, it’s about cultivating a deeper relationship with God.