
The Austin Stone Podcast
Our podcasts share personal stories of what God is doing across the globe through the lives of everyday believers. Whether it's listening to a goer overseas or a tour of racially-significant landmarks in Austin, these stories help encourage the church to worship Jesus for who He is and to remember what He has done.
Latest episodes

Jul 19, 2020 • 35min
The Reality and Importance of Hell
Greg Breazeale ends our Mystery and Meaning series by sharing what the Scriptures say about the reality of hell.

Jul 12, 2020 • 38min
The Parable of the Net
Andre Grey dives even further into our Mystery and Meaning series to share what the scriptures say about the kingdom of God.

Jul 5, 2020 • 37min
The Great Exchange of the Kingdom
How do we make Jesus our treasure and gain a joy you can never lose? This week, Ross Lester leads us through Matthew 13’s answer to these questions and more.

Jun 28, 2020 • 34min
The Kingdom of God and Evil in the World
Matt Blackwell continues our deep dive into the Mystery and Meaning series to uncover what the parables of Matthew 13 show us about the nature of God and how His Kingdom victoriously faces evil.

Jun 14, 2020 • 33min
Good Ground
Today, Ross Lester will teach from Matthew 13 and challenge us to explore our hearts and how receptive they are to the invitation of eternal life with Jesus.

Jun 7, 2020 • 38min
Love Together
“Love” characterizes the fullness of our walk with Christ. Today, Tyler David shares how the scriptures call us to love other believers from John 13:1; 33-34.

May 31, 2020 • 40min
Transforming Together
Today, Ross Lester teaches from Romans 12 and unpacks its radical but beautiful call to consistent, intentional, and missional Christian friendships.

May 24, 2020 • 25min
#100 Alone Together: Hannah
Despite the pandemic, Hannah has made progress with overcoming an eating disorder. While in quarantine, she has embraced food freedom and continues to show vulnerability about her sin. She reflects on her experience of opening up to her community and finding God’s redeeming love. He has cast out the darkness and brought her into the light, and she trusts in His grace to strengthen her fight.
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Finally, for up-to-date information on how The Austin Stone is responding to the new coronavirus, please visit https://austinstone.org/coronavirus.
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May 17, 2020 • 22min
#099 Alone Together: Sara
Sara wonders how COVID-19 will reshape the way people build community and develop relationships in the future. As a mother, wife, and active member of The Austin Stone, she has adjusted to a “new normal.” Still, she longs to go out and engage in community and corporate worship, especially as she continues to battle with clinical depression. Sara realizes that no matter what, Jesus is her everything. He will remain the same despite the uncertainty and changes around her.
Please help us spread the word about the podcast by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts—or wherever you found this episode—and by sharing this episode with your family and friends.
If you have a story to share with us during this time, please visit https://austinstone.org/share.
Finally, for up-to-date information on how The Austin Stone is responding to the new coronavirus, please visit https://austinstone.org/coronavirus.
Click here to read the transcript of this story.

May 10, 2020 • 38min
Hope in Times Like These
Join Ross Lester for the final week of the sermon series, “Times Like These.” Teaching from Romans 15:13 and Hebrews 10:23, Ross explores God’s call for His people to have hope in the midst of difficult circumstances.
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