The Austin Stone Podcast

“When tragedy strikes or when suffering hits or when everything that you’re holding onto is ripped out of your hands, you really start to identify where your treasure is.” Andrew Burkhart, a pastor in Moore, Oklahoma lost everything he owned in the storm of May 20, 2013. His pregnant wife and young daughter were in their house moments before the tornado struck, but got out just in time before it was destroyed. Andrew tells his story of the wreckage and realizing where his true treasure is found.

Matt Carter kicks off our "Money: An Eternal Perspective" series by teaching from Exodus 35: 4-9 and Matthew 6:19-21.

“I just remember loading my syringe stronger and stronger each time, just wanting a way out of this, and the only way for me was to kill myself.”For Anthony, the abandonment of his earthly father led him to seek comfort in the atmosphere of gay bars and the rollercoaster high of designer drugs. After hearing the gospel, the darkness that shrouded Anthony's life was overtaken by the true hope and new life found in Jesus.

Halim Suh teaches on Moses' plea to God, "Please show me your glory," from Exodus 33.

“Love is not a feeling, love is a decision that we make.” Justin and Jana Cofield found themselves on a roller coaster of emotions when they decided to pursue adoption through foster care. As God continues to write their family's story, the Cofields trust His faithfulness and cling to Jesus as their hope.

Tyler David teaches on God's anger and mercy towards sin from Exodus 32:1-6.

For years, Shawn felt burdened by the guilt of her abortions and was weighed down by past sins. She didn’t feel like she deserved to be a mother and coped with the pain by indulging in alcohol. But then she heard the gospel and began to experience the true freedom found in Christ! 

Matt Carter teaches on how to discover your calling from Exodus 31:1-6.

"We go off of the truths that every tribe, tongue, and nation will be there in heaven one day." Paul and Alice, compelled by the love of Jesus in their own lives, left everything they have in order to share the gospel with Muslims and unreached peoples in the Arab Peninsula. Despite their fears, they went with confidence and strength that only God can provide.

Halim Suh prepares us to resume our study in the book of Exodus by teaching on Christ's fulfillment of the Law from Matthew 5:17-19.