The Austin Stone Podcast

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.

Explore the antidote for anxiety through the lens of Philippians 4. Discover how joy in God's character can transform emotions. Ross shares personal challenges in embracing these biblical commands and outlines a practical approach with the TATT acronym. The importance of gratitude and trust is highlighted, emphasizing how these practices can combat anxiety. Listeners are invited to engage in prayer and reflection, seeking peace in times of distress. Ultimately, it's about living a life marked by joy and non-anxious thoughts.

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

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