About this episode
Send us Fan Mail“God is not a boss watching your every mistake; He is a Father who loves to hear you talk.”After five decades of missionary work and pastoral leadership, Austin Gardner found himself in the fight of his life against Stage 4 cancer. But the greatest miracle wasn't just physical survival—it was a radical change of mind about who God is.In this episode, Austin pulls back the curtain on his health battles and his theological shift from "Performance-Driven Christianity" to "Rest-Driven Faith." He shares how the darkest days of his life led to the sweetest fellowship he’s ever known.Key Takeaways:Why we preach a "man-centered" Christianity and how to stop.The difference between being a servant and being a friend of God.How to live from grace rather than working for it.A reminder that you are the "Beloved" of the Father.Connect with Austin:Visit waustingardner.com for more resources, books, and mentorship opportunities.Full Article: The Big Leap of Faith ➡️ https://waustingardner.com/the-big-leap-of-faith-believing-god-loves-you-exactly-as-you-are/Daily Podcast: https://waustingardner.com/podcast/Weekly Newsletter: https://followedbymercy.beehiiv.com/Deep Dives on Substack: https://waustingardner.substack.com/Connect with me:Website: https://waustingardner.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/waustingardnerMinistries:Alignment Ministries: https://alignmentministries.comSociedad de Mentores: https://sociedaddementores.com Thanks for listening. Find us on YouTube, Substack, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
