
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

Oct 14, 2024 • 39min
Wisdom for Life, Part 1
Jimmy McNeal examines the need for wisdom, the way to wisdom, and the limits of wisdom to reveal our hope in Jesus.

Oct 10, 2024 • 28min
Ep09 Chasing Shadows: The Prosperous Heart
Your wildest dreams can be disappointing. What is perceived as bold truth-telling could be a trap. Contentment is a miracle. In this week’s podcast we discuss how to wait on the Lord for joy, how to fight for contentment, and how to rest in Jesus for all that God has given to us.Join us each week for the Chasing Shadows podcast—new episodes available on Thursdays throughout the Ecclesiastes series.Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email us at podcast@austinstone.org.Watch on YouTube

Oct 7, 2024 • 45min
The Prosperous Heart
Explore the complexity of faith through Solomon's reflections on prosperity and idol worship. Discover the struggle between hope and despair, illustrating the fight against our flawed nature. Unearth the paradox of abundance, where material wealth often overshadows true joy. Delve into the spiritual significance of stewardship, emphasizing how financial habits reflect one's faith. This conversation invites listeners to embrace radical generosity and cultivate contentment in a God-centered life.

Oct 3, 2024 • 25min
Ep08 Chasing Shadows: The Poverty of Wealth
Halim Sir, a preacher at Austin Stone Community Church, discusses the complex relationship between wealth and faith. He delves into why conversations about money can feel uncomfortable, shedding light on the spiritual perils of materialism. Listeners are encouraged to cultivate radical contentment through appreciation of life's simple joys. Halim emphasizes the essence of sacrificial generosity, illustrating how true fulfillment lies beyond financial accumulation and in acts of giving that resonate with one's faith.

Sep 30, 2024 • 43min
The Poverty of Wealth
Halim Suh examines the vanity of loving money to show us our true freedom in Jesus.

Sep 26, 2024 • 28min
Ep07 Chasing Shadows: Fearing God
What does it mean to fear God? Western Evangelicalism is going through a reckoning of fallen leaders and uncovered sin. Has God left us? This week we discuss guarding your steps from meaningless religion.Join us each week for the Chasing Shadows podcast—new episodes available on Thursdays throughout the Ecclesiastes series.Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email us at podcast@austinstone.org.Watch on YouTube

Sep 23, 2024 • 43min
Fearing God
Ross Lester explores the necessity of seeing God rightly when we enter His presence.

Sep 19, 2024 • 29min
Ep06 Chasing Shadows: Under the Sun
Could the idealist be just as wrong as the cynic? There is a harsh reality for everything under the sun. This week, we discuss engaging that reality with open eyes and a hopeful heart.Join us each week for the Chasing Shadows podcast—new episodes available on Thursdays throughout the Ecclesiastes series. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email us at podcast@austinstone.org.Watch on YouTube

Sep 16, 2024 • 42min
Under the Sun
Jimmy McNeal explores the evils of life under the sun to reveal our true need for Jesus.

Sep 12, 2024 • 26min
Ep05 Chasing Shadows: The Mystery of Time
Beauty and eternity, meaning and revelation—how do these things work together to give us a picture of God’s kindness? This week’s episode discusses how wisdom from Ecclesiastes can direct us to be present for the joy and sorrow of everyday life.Join us each week for the Chasing Shadows podcast—new episodes available on Thursdays throughout the Ecclesiastes series.Do you have a question you'd like us to answer? Email us at podcast@austinstone.org.Watch on YouTube