Many people today are apathetic or antagonistic to the gospel. Evangelistic conversations end with, “well I’m glad that works for you, but it’s not for me.” How do we cut through the cultural confusion so people see Jesus clearly? In this talk, Austin shares the importance of not just proclaiming the good news of the gospel, but the necessity of building the plausibility for it.

Is the Bible we have today the same as what was originally written down? The Bible’s history is one of divine inspiration, and human transmission. Do we have reason to trust the transmission of Scripture over thousands of years? While laying out authentic and tangible Biblical manuscripts and studying those who faithfully copied it, Austin makes the case that the Bible we have today can be trusted.

Austin could have been one of the many who have deconstructed their faith, but he didn’t. Doubts and questions can cripple our confidence and shake our identity. Often thought of as intellectual questions, doubts involve our whole being. In this talk, Austin shares that they are equally emotional, questioning God’s goodness. As we begin to understand our doubts and wrestle well with humility and in community, we discover a God who meets us personally.

The Weight of Disconnection: The Problem of Pornography

It has been said: we are powerless to change the things we are unaware of or do not understand. In this talk, Austin breaks down the problem of pornography to help individuals understand why they do the things they do not want to do. Through scripture, psychology, and brain science we find that our behavior is not random, and God is with us in the pain.

While vulnerably sharing his story, Austin outlines four essential steps to finding freedom. As we understand our longings and why we medicate our pain, we can begin to reach out and find the connection to God and others we are truly longing for.