Ross Lester discusses how the birth of Jesus brings joy to the world.De către The Austin Stone Community Church

Halim Suh examines Zechariah’s song and how it points to the peace we have in Jesus.De către The Austin Stone Community Church

Jimmy McNeal kicks off the Advent season by exploring Simeon’s song and how it points to our hope in Jesus.De către The Austin Stone Community Church

Greg Breazeale closes out our time in Ecclesiastes by summarizing the meaning and purpose of wisdom and who it ultimately points to.De către The Austin Stone Community Church

We have some big takeaways from the Ecclesiastes sermon series. We’ve also got a few unresolved tensions. Tyler David joins Ross and Val to wrap up the Chasing Shadows Podcast with an update on what seems to be a new work of the Holy Spirit among students at the University of Texas.De către The Austin Stone

Halim Suh explores how Christians should respond to the uncertainty of our life and the certainty of our death.De către The Austin Stone Community Church

A small fly can spoil the whole batch. A thousand follies lead to one big disaster. And wisdom doesn’t prevent all suffering or failure. This seems bleak. But take heart, Christian. In this episode, we discuss how the truths of Ecclesiastes instruct us in how to live, even in the suburbs, with courage and hope in Jesus. Join us each week for the Ch…

Ross Lester explores the importance of making wise decisions and eliminating foolishness from our lives.De către The Austin Stone Community Church

Death is an inevitability. How your life plays out is entirely uncertain. Your work and your memory will fade from existence. There are many ways people deal with this reality, from constantly scrolling to endless pleasure seeking. But Christians are called to more. How can we be joyfully content? Join us each week for the Chasing Shadows podcast—n…

How should we make the most of our lives in light of eternity? Ross Lester explores wisdom from the book of Ecclesiastes.De către The Austin Stone Community Church

As we head into the holidays, looking toward Christmas, join us right here for a new daily audio devotional for Advent. Advent is an ancient Christian practice of waiting in hopeful anticipation of Christmas day - the day when we celebrate the birth of Jesus, God with us! Each episode is about ten minutes long, and all 25 days will be available sta…

Jesus wasn’t a centrist. That’s too simple a conclusion. And following after Him with earnest zeal does not draw us to a specific political position. Jesus brings an entirely new paradigm. He makes us citizens of His Kingdom by the power of His blood. And yet, God has placed us in this time and this place, and as citizens of His Kingdom, we have be…

Ross Lester examines how we should respond to modern governing authorities and politics while pursuing a joyful endurance.De către The Austin Stone Community Church

Why is it so hard to talk about politics? Is it ok to just check out, turn off the news, and throw away our phones? What has God called us to as believers in a particular place and time? This week we discuss how we can engage in politics with hope, charity, and confidence because we are citizens of God’s Kingdom. Join us each week for the Chasing S…

Halim Suh explores a framework for how Christians should live under modern governing authorities and politics.De către The Austin Stone Community Church

God often reveals Himself powerfully and personally to a believer in the midst of suffering. And yet, suffering is a reality for everyone at some point, and bland theological assurances can feel glib to those walking through disaster or devastation. How can we actively seek the joy God provides, avoid the trap of nostalgia, and find support in the …

Jimmy McNeal examines the need for wisdom, the way to wisdom, and the limits of wisdom to reveal our hope in Jesus.De către The Austin Stone Community Church