The Austin Stone Podcast

“It was more than homosexuality. Holistically, I was a sinner. I needed Jesus to save the whole of me.” Raised fatherless, Jackie was molested by a family friend and introduced to pornography at an early age. She grew up living in a fog of drugs while struggling with gender confusion and having homosexual desires. At 17, she was in a relationship with another woman, but soon found herself longing for something more. 

Halim Suh continues our "This Matters" series by teaching on why we worship from 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Psalm 95:1-8.

Matt Carter kicks off our "This Matters" series by teaching on why we preach (and why we preach the way that we do) from 1 Corinthians 14:23-25.

Chad Kincer kicks off our "This Matters" series by teaching on why we preach (and why we preach the way that we do) from 2 Timothy 4:1-2.

“The only thing I could say was, ‘Daddy, I love you’, and my own flesh and blood—my dad—turned and walked out the house and didn’t say a word.”Jimmy lived most of his life questioning why his dad left him at such a young age. But he was compelled by the gospel to love and pursue his estranged father in an effort to extend forgiveness and reconciliation. 

Matt Carter leads us through a time of storytelling and reflection on all that God has done and is doing through the people of The Austin Stone for His glory.

Tyler David teaches on being in awe of Jesus from Matthew 14:22-33.

Malayia began her college career at UT Austin with high hopes of becoming a doctor. But coursework was more difficult than she expected and soon, Malayia began to buckle under the pressure of her pre-med studies. Crying out to God in desperation, Malayia began to form a true relationship with Jesus— she sought healing from her depression and found hope despite unmet expectations.

Joey Shaw teaches on Christ's power being made perfect in our weakness from 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.

Hien’s sexual abuse started when she was only eight—a secret she kept from family and friends for most of her adolescence. Seeking validation and love, Hien engaged in sexual relationships with men, but she never found what she was looking for. After losing her younger brother in a car accident, Hien was shaken from her silence and from the lifestyle that left her empty. That’s when she began searching for hope—and she found it in Jesus.