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Followed By Mercy

W. Austin Gardner

The Followed By Mercy PodcastReal Grace, Honest HopeYou might notice a new name and a fresh look, but the heart behind this podcast is the same. After years as the World Evangelism Podcast, I sensed God leading me to a deeper, more personal path centered on His relentless mercy and the kind of honest hope that can reach into every hurting place. That’s why this show is now called Followed By Mercy Podcast. The format may shift, and the tone may be a bit more personal, but my mission hasn’t changed:

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11:26

Chased by Mercy

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2025/08/06

Send us a text Have you ever stopped to wonder if God’s goodness is actually chasing you down even when it feels like everything else is falling apart? In this episode, we dig deep into the words of Psalm 23:6 and discover that “surely goodness and mercy shall follow me” means much more than just trailing behind. In the original Hebrew, “follow” describes a love that pursues you relentlessly, fiercely, the way an army hunts down a prize. It’s the same word used for tracking enemies, except he...

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12:55

When Your Cup Runs Over: Finding Abundance in Life's...

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2025/08/05

Send us a text How could David write, "my cup runs over," when his life was falling apart or had already fallen apart? Let's take a look at Psalm 23 and the story behind it. David didn't write from a place of safety or celebration. He was running for his life, barefoot and heartbroken, surrounded by betrayal and loss. Yet somehow, in the shadows, he spoke of abundance. What changed? It wasn't David's circumstances. It was where he put his focus. Instead of staring down his enemies, he looked...

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18:30

Chasing God, Not Performance: A Father-Son Chat About...

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2025/08/04

Send us a text What if everything you believed about your spiritual worth was built on a misunderstanding? That inner critic telling you “you’re not enough” isn’t just mistaken, it’s denying the truth Christ has already spoken. In this deeply personal episode of Followed by Mercy, Austin Gardner sits down with his son, David, a missionary who has spent twenty years in Peru, to discuss the surprising and relentless mercy of God. David shares powerful stories of God’s provision from unexpected ...

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11:23

Your Shame Is Gone: How God Restores Dignity When You...

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2025/08/01

Send us a text Have you ever felt the crushing weight of shame? That heaviness that makes you want to keep your head down and hide from the world? “Thou anointest my head with oil,” those words from Psalm 23, offer a remedy that speaks to the heart of every person who’s ever felt unworthy. David didn’t write this verse from the comfort of his palace. He wrote it on the run, stripped of everything, with his own son seeking his life. Yet, even in exile, he discovered something remarkable: the ...

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Anointed with Oil: Finding Identity When Everything...

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2025/07/31

Send us a text Ever feel like you’re hanging on by a thread? Like David hiding in a cave, surrounded by trouble, wondering if you’ll ever see daylight again? That’s exactly where Psalm 23 comes alive, especially those simple words, “thou anointest my head with oil.” This episode, “Followed by Mercy,” goes below the surface of Psalm 23 and digs deep into what it means to be anointed in the valley. Our Shepherd applying the oil wasn't just a nice touch; it was a healing, protective, and comfor...

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27:48

When We Surrender Control, God Provides Rest

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2025/07/30

Send us a text What if the secret to peace isn't gaining more control, but surrendering it? Do you ever feel like the world is spinning out of control, and it's up to you to hold everything together? In this episode, host Austin Gardner welcomes Robert Canfield, president of Taking the Light Ministries, for an honest conversation about a different way to find peace, one that doesn't depend on having all the answers. Drawing from the ancient wisdom of Psalm 131, Robert and Austin explore David...

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24:47

You Can't Outrun the Shepherd: How God's Love...

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2025/07/29

Send us a text Ever felt like God's love is something you have to earn? In today's episode, Austin Gardner sits down with Robert Canfield for a conversation that might breathe fresh hope into your weary soul. Together, they pull back the curtain on the exhausting cycle of performance-based religion—a cycle that leaves so many believers tired, ashamed, and feeling like God's love is always just out of reach. Robert shares powerful stories from his ministry, "Taking the Light," where radio broa...

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12:10

You Are Never Abandoned: Discovering God's Presence...

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2025/07/28

Send us a text Ever feel like you’re alone in the storm? Like the darkness is closing in, and nobody sees what you’re going through? What if the valley you’re dreading is the place where God wants to show you just how close He really is? Psalm 23 isn’t a song for the dead; it’s hope for the living. David wrote it while running for his life, betrayed by his own son. He wasn’t sitting by quiet waters. He was in deep trouble and heartbreak, yet he found a peace he couldn’t explain. This psalm i...

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15:17

Life on a Higher Plane

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2025/07/25

Send us a text When life unravels, when trust is broken, when loss or disappointment corners us, Psalm 23 calls us to something deeper than just survival. It offers a way of seeing the world that lifts our eyes from the storm to the unchanging presence of our Shepherd. David wasn’t a stranger to suffering. He knew what it meant to be pursued, misunderstood, and weighed down by regret. Yet in his darkest hours, David didn’t just wish for better days; he chose radical trust. “The Lord is...

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12:04

Thy Rod and Staff

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2025/07/24

Send us a text When David said, “Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me,” he wasn’t talking about punishment; he was describing a Shepherd who stands between His sheep and danger, who guides and rescues, and who is always for us, even in the darkest valleys. In today’s episode, we slow down with Psalm 23 to explore the real meaning behind the Shepherd’s rod and staff. These ancient tools aren’t about breaking sheep, but protecting them. The rod was a club to drive off predators, a symbol of G...

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11:15

What You See is What You Get

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2025/07/23

Send us a text What You See Is What You Get: The Power of Spiritual Vision “What you see is what you get” isn’t just for computers or graphic design; it’s a profound spiritual truth that can shape the entire trajectory of your life. When all you see are your problems—your pain, the bills piling up, broken relationships, or dreams that feel out of reach—you get more of the same. But God offers us a different lens. In this episode, you’ll discover how the giants you face don’t have the last wor...

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8:54

Don't Be Afraid of the Shadows

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2025/07/22

Send us a text Shadows have a way of twisting reality. They make dangers look bigger than they are, and fears feel closer than they’ve ever been. The “valley of the shadow of death” isn’t just poetry. It’s the honest experience of walking through seasons so dark you can almost feel death breathing down your neck. In this episode, we take a deep look at Psalm 23 and what it truly means to walk through the valley of shadows. The Hebrew concept of “shadow” encompasses more than just a hint of d...

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The Comforter Lives in You

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2025/07/21

Send us a text What if the most incredible spiritual truth you need right now is also the simplest? You are never alone. David once celebrated that God was with him in the valley, but as followers of Jesus, we have something even more astonishing—Christ isn’t just beside us; He has moved in. The Holy Spirit hasn’t just stopped by for a visit or promised to stand close in times of hardship. He’s made His home in the middle of our mess, inside our very bodies, as our Comforter and constant com...

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10:40

Thou Art With Me

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2025/07/18

Send us a text Some valleys feel so dark you can barely see your hand in front of your face. Maybe you’ve walked through one—or maybe you’re in the middle of one right now. In this episode, we’re talking about the heart of Psalm 23:4: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.” When family lets you down, friends vanish, and you start to wonder if even God has left you behind—this truth remains: You are never, ever alone. David, wh...

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I will fear no evil, bad thing

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2025/07/17

Send us a text Fear has a way of grabbing hold of our hearts and making shadows loom larger than the light that casts them. In this episode, we slow down with Psalm 23:4 and get honest about what it means to say, “I will fear no evil,” especially when you’re surrounded by darkness that feels impossible to shake. Most of us think of fear as being scared or anxious, but in the language of the Bible, fear also means to stand in awe, to give reverence. The tragedy is that when we focus al...

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8:49

Walking Through Without Fear

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2025/07/16

Send us a text Have you ever noticed that David doesn’t run through his darkest valley? He walks. That’s not a throwaway detail. Psalm 23 says, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.” David isn’t rushing, panicking, or looking for a way out. He’s steady, taking it one step at a time. Why? Because his Shepherd is right there with him. Shadows have a way of making everything look worse than it really is. When all we see are the shadows, sickness, gr...

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Change your Focus to Stop the Nightmare

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2025/07/15

Send us a text Have you ever found yourself walking through a valley so dark that you wondered if you’d ever make it out? Psalm 23:4 leaps from the page with its familiar promise: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” For many of us, these aren’t just words. They’re a lifeline. In today’s episode, we discuss how what we focus on shapes everything about how we walk through life’s darkest pla...

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30:24

Thou Art With Me

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2025/07/14

Send us a text There’s a phrase in Psalm 23 that can turn the whole world right-side up again: “You are with me.” David didn’t write those words from a place of safety or comfort. He was running for his life, feeling the sting of betrayal, with every reason to think God had left him behind. But in the darkest valley, David makes a quiet turn. He stops talking about God and starts talking to Him. That’s not just a grammatical shift. It’s the heart waking up to the truth that changes everything...

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Transformative Discipleship: Emulating Jesus in...

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2025/07/13

Send us a text Can true discipleship transform the way we mentor future church leaders? Discover the profound impact of life-on-life discipleship as we unpack what it means to genuinely mentor and disciple within the church. By emulating Jesus' methods and fostering deep, loving relationships, we shed light on moving beyond basic doctrine and engaging in ministry training that is personal and impactful. This episode promises to challenge conventional discipleship approaches and inspire you to...

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Answering the Divine Call: Lessons from Paul’s...

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2025/07/12

Send us a text What does it truly mean to heed the call of God in your life? In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the depths of 1 Corinthians 9, drawing inspiration from the apostle Paul's relentless drive to preach the gospel despite overwhelming personal challenges and fears. We explore the compelling necessity Paul felt to fulfill his calling—a burden so intense that it was inescapable. By sharing personal stories, such as the daunting journey to Peru, we illustrate how answeri...

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