The Austin Stone Podcast

Joe and Taylor had a longing to share the gospel in Central Asia for many years. When God finally opened the door for them to serve in that region, they immediately felt a tension between knowing there would be some difficulty serving overseas and thinking there would also be some "glamour" to the suffering. Heartache struck almost as soon as they arrived, and Joe and Taylor had to lean into God’s sovereignty more than ever.

Tyler David teaches on Peter's call for servants to be subject to their masters from 1 Peter 2:18-21.

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 called her to. 

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 and obedience to God, Kevin has seen the gospel transform the life of a man he is discipling and how it brought reconciliation to familial relationships that were previously bound by guilt and shame.

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.