The Austin Stone Podcast

Since 5th grade, Hannah battled anxiety and depression. She considered prescription drugs and frequent doctor’s visits as her childhood “norm” and attempted to ease her pain by cutting her wrists.

Frustrated with God and herself, Hannah started reading the bible and found hope and peace in God’s Word. A new scar formed when Hannah tattooed Romans 8:37 on her wrist—forever reminding her that she is not a slave to depression—she is more than a conqueror through Christ.

Chad Kincer teaches on the sixth commandment, "You shall not murder." from Exodus 20:13.

At the young age of seven, Geanine was sexually abused by an adult neighbor, leading her into a life of guilt, shame, and ultimately, a string of sexually abusive relationships.

When Geanine heard the gospel for the first time, the weight of her sin was lifted. She stopped working in the strip club and joined God in His mission to redeem and liberate women in the sex industry.

Tyler David teaches on the fifth commandment, "Honor your father and your mother," from Exodus 20:12.

Debra battled drug and alcohol addiction for more than 30 years. Without a father to care for her, she searched for purpose and love in substances and relationships with men—but all she found was emptiness, disappointment, and shame.

After meeting a friend who shared the love of Jesus with her, Debra learned where her worth is found, what her new identity is, and where true hope comes from.

Tyler David teaches on the fourth commandment, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." from Exodus 20:8-11.

For most of his adulthood, Shawn lived a double life—making his friends and family think he had it all together by day, and chasing money and sex by night. 

After he married Amber, Shawn's two worlds collided, but he still struggled to confess who he really was. He continued running, he continued lying. But then, Shawn heard the gospel—and everything changed.