The Austin Stone Podcast

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.

Halim Suh examines the vanity of loving money to show us our true freedom in Jesus.

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

Ross Lester explores the necessity of seeing God rightly when we enter His presence.

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

Jimmy McNeal explores the evils of life under the sun to reveal our true need for Jesus.

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

Halim Suh, an individual who delves into the haunting beauty of life’s changing seasons, discusses the profound insights from Ecclesiastes 3. He speaks about the importance of embracing fleeting moments, highlighting that both joy and sorrow are essential to life’s narrative. He emphasizes how understanding these contrasting seasons aids in appreciating God’s sovereign plan. Through a reflection on time, Halim reassures listeners that even struggles hold purpose, guiding us toward growth and hope.

Work is from God and yet is marked by sin. How can Christians pursue redemption through their work, especially in surroundings often marked by exploitative practices and opportunities for selfish gain?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 YouTubeRecommend ResourcesA Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 127, John Manning

Ross Lester examines the vanity of our work when we don’t view it as a way to worship God.