The Austin Stone Podcast

Tyler David continues our series in the Gospel of Matthew by teaching on rejecting or receiving Jesus in Matthew 2:1-12.

Tyler David continues our series in the Gospel of Matthew by teaching on the incarnation of Jesus in Matthew 1:18-25.

Halim Suh kicks off our new series in the Gospel of Matthew by teaching on God's grace in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-6.

Matt Carter leads a special "Story Sunday" where we present stories of God's faithfulness in our body.

Halim Suh concludes our series in Jonah by teaching on God's heart for Jonah from Jonah 4:1-11.

Matt Carter continues our series in Jonah by teaching on God's heart for cities from Jonah 4:4-11.

In "Telephone Road," "For the Long Haul," and "Hope that Can’t be Shaken," three church leaders share how they are ministering to their people and creating revival because of the storm."

The stories "Freed from Guilt" and "What We Deserve" focus on how the tornado changed people’s perspectives on loss. Aimee, a young mother, talks about her struggle with guilt, and Paul and Rena Phillips share about the meaning of God’s grace in light of the national disasters they have endured.

"An Unexpected Army," "Hitching to Help," "Helping the Heartland," and "Giving Back," are stories of volunteers from other states who came to Moore to help rebuild the town in the aftermath of the storm.

In "Below the Shed," Jamie shares her story of huddling in a neighbor’s shed with her husband and little boy. "Going Back" is Wayne William’s story of protecting his child from the tornado and going back as a firefighter to help others.

In "Most Precious Things" and "A Freeing Reality," Rena Phillips and Andrew Burkhart share how each of their experiences taught them to never take their families for granted but also to count everything they own as loss.

Matt Carter continues our series in Jonah by teaching on how we love our enemies from Jonah 4:1-3.

Halim Suh continues our sermon series in Jonah by teaching on how Jesus is the true and better Jonah from Jonah 3:1-8.

Tyler David continues our series in Jonah by teaching on how God uses mission not only to save the lost, but also to revive the church from Jonah 3:1-3.

Tyler David continues our series in Jonah by teaching from Jonah 2:1-10.

Ross Lester continues our series in Jonah by teaching on the times in our lives when God, in his grace, allows us to sink, from Jonah 1:4-17.

Tyler David kicks off our new series in Jonah by teaching on how Jonah's story is our story from Jonah 1:1-3.

Matt Carter teaches on the resurrection of Jesus from Ephesians 2:1-8.

Matt Carter teaches on our war against fear, hopelessness, and death from John 1:43-49.

Tyler David teaches on the witness of Paul and Silas from Acts 17.

Ross Lester concludes our series in 2 Peter by teaching on the slowness of God in the second coming of Christ from 2 Peter 3.

Halim Suh continues our sermon series in 2 Peter by teaching on how even God's threats of destruction are his grace towards us from 2 Peter 2:1-22.

Ross Lester kicks off our sermon series in 2 Peter by teaching on growing in grace from 2 Peter 1:1-11.

Tyler David teaches on recognizing and defending against the attacks of Satan from 1 Peter 5:8-9.

Matt Carter teaches on recognizing and defending against the attacks of Satan from 1 Peter 5:8-9.

Tyler and Lauren spent a week overseas serving those who have been called to share the gospel. As they heard stories of individuals who had given up everything to move abroad, the Lord stirred in their own hearts a desire to surrender themselves fully to His calling, even if that meant joining their friends overseas. In this week’s episode, hear how Tyler and Lauren examine whether Jesus is truly better than all they have, no matter where He calls them.

Halim Suh teaches from 1 Peter 5:6-7 about casting all of our anxieties upon the Lord.

While serving in the Middle East, Molly ministered to women who had suffered deep loss. She fostered relationships with them and listened to their stories of desperation, clinging to a desire to see them redeemed. During moments when she struggled to meet their physical needs, she found comfort in the truth that true treasure lies in Jesus Christ and His promise of hope.

Matt Carter teaches on Biblical eldership from 1 Peter 5:1-5.

“There’s no way we’re sustained without God.” When Peter and Jessica moved overseas, they had high expectations for their ministry. However, after four and a half years of living in a completely different culture, a place where the name of Jesus is effectively forbidden, they’ve learned a new way to measure success. This week, hear how God has used their time abroad to draw them closer to Himself.

Matt Carter teaches on suffering that occurs as a result of our own sins from 1 Peter 4:14-19.

Todd and Esther both felt called by the Lord to pursue a unique ministry overseas. They followed Him into the unknown with no idea of how those plans would be fulfilled. Now, they have experienced the Lord’s leading after successfully establishing their organization that focuses on launching initiatives. Their work involves counseling people through projects and ideas by looking to scripture for discernment.This week, listen to how Todd and Esther follow God’s lead even when it seems unconventional or difficult.

Tyler David continues our series in 1 Peter by teaching on rejoicing at insults for the name and sake of Christ from 1 Peter 4:12-14.

“God’s plan is bigger than me. God doesn’t need me. And His plans will hold true.” Adam was called to use his gifts as a coach to take the love of Christ to the nations. Applying the foundation of scripture, he and his coaching staff introduced forgiveness to a culture in desperate need of the gospel. Even in trials, he persists, knowing God will accomplish His mission.

Andy Kampman teaches on making disciples from Mark 4:14-20.

Daniel Polk teaches on knowing Jesus through his Word from John 8:31.

Tyler David continues our Advent series by teaching on gospel hospitality from 1 Peter 4:9.

When Julie began sharing the gospel with university students overseas, she was met with unexpected resistance. Feeling under-equipped, she held on to God’s promise of faithfulness and continued to intercede for the students, praying for someone to come alongside her to share the gospel. This week, hear how God refueled Julie's trust in His power to soften people’s hearts and reveal the truth of His love.

Matt Carter teaches about loving one another earnestly from 1 Peter 4:7-8.

“How can a God who is loving and kind, gracious and merciful, not only allow, but sovereignly take people through pain and suffering?” When tragedy strikes Paul’s family, he is forced to sit in the tension of ministering to the unreached and being present to love and serve his family through the lowest point of their lives. As Paul wrestles with difficult doctrines and truths about who God is, he never could have foreseen all the ways that God has been preparing him to persevere through the hardest season of his life.

Greg Breazeale teaches on living with a sober-minded, eternal perspective from 1 Peter 4:7.

Tyler David teaches on Peters statement that "whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin." from 1 Peter 4:1-6.

Halim Suh continues our series in 1 Peter by teaching on Christ's unique role as our suffering sovereign from 1 Peter 3:18-22.

Matt Carter continues our series in 1 Peter by teaching on the blessing of suffering from 1 Peter 3:13-17.

Tyler David continues our series in 1 Peter by teaching on the life of true blessing from 1 Peter 3:8-12.

Halim Suh continues our series in 1 Peter by teaching on husbands honoring their wives from 1 Peter 3:7.

Matt Carter continues our series in 1 Peter by teaching on Biblical submission in marriage from 1 Peter 3:1-2.

Matt Carter resumes our series in 1 Peter by teaching on enduring unjust suffering from 1 Peter 2:21-25.

Jacob and Lisa encountered many obstacles while serving in South Asia, and ultimately this caused them to see their unhealthy view of suffering. They regrouped back home, returned to the field with a renewed perspective, and watched their ministry grow. After traveling abroad, they returned to South Asia, only to discover that the country had banned them for life. In this week's episode, hear how they press on, walking in faith to wherever He calls them next.

Halim Suh concludes our series on the eight convictions of the Austin Stone by teaching on how we're relentless in mission from Matthew 28:18-20.