The Austin Stone Podcast

Matt Blackwell continues our deep dive into the Mystery and Meaning series to uncover what the parables of Matthew 13 show us about the nature of God and how His Kingdom victoriously faces evil.

Today, Ross Lester will teach from Matthew 13 and challenge us to explore our hearts and how receptive they are to the invitation of eternal life with Jesus.

“Love” characterizes the fullness of our walk with Christ. Today, Tyler David shares how the scriptures call us to love other believers from John 13:1; 33-34.

Today, Ross Lester teaches from Romans 12 and unpacks its radical but beautiful call to consistent, intentional, and missional Christian friendships.

Despite the pandemic, Hannah has made progress with overcoming an eating disorder. While in quarantine, she has embraced food freedom and continues to show vulnerability about her sin. She reflects on her experience of opening up to her community and finding God’s redeeming love. He has cast out the darkness and brought her into the light, and she trusts in His grace to strengthen her fight.

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Sara wonders how COVID-19 will reshape the way people build community and develop relationships in the future. As a mother, wife, and active member of The Austin Stone, she has adjusted to a “new normal.” Still, she longs to go out and engage in community and corporate worship, especially as she continues to battle with clinical depression. Sara realizes that no matter what, Jesus is her everything. He will remain the same despite the uncertainty and changes around her.

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Join Ross Lester for the final week of the sermon series, “Times Like These.” Teaching from Romans 15:13 and Hebrews 10:23, Ross explores God’s call for His people to have hope in the midst of difficult circumstances.