The Austin Stone Podcast

Why is it so hard to talk about politics? Is it ok to just check out, turn off the news, and throw away our phones? What has God called us to as believers in a particular place and time? This week we discuss how we can engage in politics with hope, charity, and confidence because we are citizens of God’s Kingdom.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 explores a framework for how Christians should live under modern governing authorities and politics.

God often reveals Himself powerfully and personally to a believer in the midst of suffering. And yet, suffering is a reality for everyone at some point, and bland theological assurances can feel glib to those walking through disaster or devastation. How can we actively seek the joy God provides, avoid the trap of nostalgia, and find support in the community of saints?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 examines the need for wisdom, the way to wisdom, and the limits of wisdom to reveal our hope in Jesus.

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

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.

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.