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.

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.

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

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.

Andy Kampman teaches on gospel hospitality from Matthew 18:23-33 and Luke 19:1-10.

Lyndee suffered from depression for most of her adolescent years. By drinking excessively and using drugs, she tried to numb her pain—yet she never found relief.Desperate for healing and exhausted from her lifestyle, Lyndee began seeking something bigger than herself. When she heard the message of the gospel for the first time, it gave her a hope that she never imagined.

Matt Chewning concludes our Summer Preaching Series by teaching on our ever-present role as missionaries and ambassadors in the kingdom of God from Acts 17:23-27.

With each new job endeavor, John sought his earthly father's approval—but he never seemed to measure up to the expectations set upon him. When John got the job offer to work for The Austin Stone Community Church, he began to seek wisdom and direction from God—his Heavenly Father. God showed John that it was worth following Jesus to unknown places even if it meant giving up comfort, approval and expectations.

Ross Lester continues our Summer Preaching Series teaching about our role as ordinary people in the extraordinary mission of God from Matthew 28:16-20 and John 20:19-22.

An encouragement and exhortation for The Austin Stone from Pastor John Onwuchekwa during our 2016 Summer Preaching Series.

Jake went to rehab and ended his affair. But he was still holding onto a deep secret. In the final part of this story, you’ll hear how God gave the Harrisons beauty for ashes—taking them to a place they never expected.

Trip Lee kicks off our 2016 Summer Preaching Series by teaching on the greatest commandment from Matthew 22:34-40.

Jake found himself having to choose between his toxic lifestyle or his new bride. In part two, you'll hear what he chose and how God began to heal Jake's pain.

Greg Breazeale wraps up our 10 Commandments series by teaching on the tenth commandment, "You shall not covet," from Exodus 20:17.

For the next three weeks, the Story Team Weekly podcast will feature "The Glory to Come," a three-part series that tells the story of how God brought Jake and Rebecca Harrison out of darkness and into a new life of unexpected joy. In part one of this story, Jake is on his way to confront his childhood abuser as he reflects on painful memories of his youth. In the midst of reckless drinking and an excessive use of drugs, Jake meets Rebecca—and his life begins to change.