The Austin Stone Podcast

Ahaz’s reign was marked by fear, idolatry, and political maneuvering. His story is tragic, the outcome of unbelief disguised as strategy. But in the midst of it all, God offered a sign. The story of Ahaz confronts us with a question: Where do you turn when fear and anxiety take hold?

How do you follow Jesus when nobody goes with you? How do you keep enduring in faith when it feels really ordinary? Halim Suh explores King Jotham’s simple reign to show how steady obedience and faithful ordering of your life is the path to true life.

James 4:6 says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Join us today as Ross Lester introduces King Uzziah and explores how his reign reflects that verse.

The biggest threat to our faith isn’t that we don’t obey or love God; it’s that we sometimes do. Join us as Halim Suh explores King Amaziah’s reign to show the dangers of having a divided heart.

Being a disciple is more than believing in Jesus or agreeing with His teachings. Meeting Jesus in faith demands a response. Discipleship requires action. Join us as Tyler David discusses what discipleship requires of us and the freedom we experience from loving and obeying Christ.

What is discipleship? Is it teaching or spiritual practices? Mentorship or community? Global mission or serving the poor? Yes—it’s all of those things. But not just one. Join us as Ross Lester explores the simple yet often over-complicated question: What does it mean to follow Jesus?

The resurrection is hard to believe. Even the disciples didn’t believe. Join us this Easter as Tyler David explores an account of the resurrection and how Jesus meets people right where they are.

What role do other Christians play in your faith? It’s significant, but not enough to get you to the end. Tyler David explores King Joash’s reign and how proximity to faithful people should not be mistaken for a true, personal relationship with Jesus.

Following Jesus means joining the resistance. Will Bostian examines the context of Queen Athaliah’s reign to demonstrate the true marks of faithful resistance in the life of a believer.

Which voices are you listening to? Matt Blackwell explores the brief yet tragic reign of King Ahaziah to better understand the inevitable avalanche of sin and disobedience.