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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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24:05

The Front Lines of Grace: Fighting Child Trafficking...

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2026/04/22

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a missionary kid becomes a Special Operations soldier—and then uses those skills to rescue children from the darkest places on earth? In this powerful episode of Followed by Mercy, Austin Gardner is joined by long-time friend and mentee, Stephen Underwood. Stephen’s journey is nothing short of miraculous: from the mission fields of Peru to long-range surveillance in the Iraq War, and now to the helm of the Black Flag Innocence Foundation. In this episode, Au...

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45:14

Chewing the Fat: Austin Gardner & Rickey Howard on...

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2026/04/21

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Austin Gardner welcomes Pastor Rickey Howard to "chew the fat" and share a story that will change your perspective on what God can do. Rickey is the pastor of Solid Rock Baptist Church in St. George, Utah, but his life hasn't always looked this way. From the oil fields to the pulpit, Rickey and Austin discuss the "complete 180" that happens when grace takes root. They dive into the importance of family in the ministry, the challenges of starting a church from...

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15:10

Why Human Love Fails (And How to Live from God’s...

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2026/04/19

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been surrounded by people and still felt completely alone? Have you ever been loved by others, yet still felt unlovable? In this deep-dive session, Austin Gardner (50+ years of pastoral experience) tackles the root cause of why marriages, friendships, and even our relationship with God can feel so unstable. The problem isn’t a lack of effort—it’s a misunderstanding of what Love actually is. The "Empty Cup" vs. The "Fountain" Most human love is transactional: "I ...

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12:44

Why You’re Exhausted: The Secret to Resting in Your...

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2026/04/18

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of trying to "become" a better Christian? What if the biggest struggle in your life isn't your lack of discipline or your battle with sin, but your effort to achieve an identity you already have? In this final session of our series, Austin Gardner (50+ years of ministry experience) breaks down the theology of rest. Using Hebrews 4:10 and Ephesians 2:6, Austin explains that spiritual rest isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about stopping the attempt to earn God’s fa...

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15:42

Made Righteous: Why Your Identity is a Gift, Not an...

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2026/04/17

Send us Fan Mail "Jesus became what you were, so you could become what He is." Are you tired of waking up and feeling like you need to "fix" yourself before God can accept you? In this episode, Austin Gardner tackles the deepest trap in the Christian life: the belief that righteousness is something we achieve through our behavior. Inside this conversation: The Bank Account Exchange: Why righteousness is a transfer of funds, not a paycheck you earned.The Distorted Mirror: Why your feelings are...

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15:24

Abiding in the Vine: Why Your Christian Life is Not...

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2026/04/16

Send us Fan Mail "Have you ever seen a branch sweating?" In this incredibly personal message, Austin Gardner confesses how he spent years turning "abiding" into just another rule to follow. Now, after 50+ years of ministry and a battle with Stage 4 cancer, he’s seeing the simplicity of Jesus’ words in John 15:5 in a brand-new light. What we’re digging into today: The Struggle Trap: Why we think we need to "help" God produce results.Abiding Defined: It’s not a work; it’s a connection. (Think: ...

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13:22

The One Includes the Many: Why Your Spiritual...

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2026/04/15

Send us Fan Mail "What if the message of being 'In Christ' has been there the whole time?" In this session, Austin Gardner (with 50+ years of ministry experience) walks us through the "One Includes the Many" principle. From the loins of Abraham to the blood on the doorposts in Egypt, God has always dealt with humanity through a representative. Inside this episode: The Ark Logic: Why the question wasn't "Can you swim?" but "Are you in the boat?"The David Principle: Why Israel won a battle they...

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30:40

Thou Art With Me: Why You Never Walk Alone (Even in...

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2026/04/14

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you’re walking the "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," entirely on your own? In this session, Austin Gardner dives deep into one of the most beautiful truths in Scripture: Psalm 23:4—"Thou art with me." Drawing from over 50 years of ministry, missionary work in Peru, and his personal battles with Stage 4 cancer and COVID, Austin explains why our relationship with God isn't a performance-based contract, but a blood-bought covenant. What you’ll learn in this m...

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15:40

Christ In You: The Life You’re Living FromUntitled...

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2026/04/13

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like the Christian life is a treadmill you can’t keep up with? Like if you just tried a little harder, you’d finally "get it"? In this episode, I’m sharing why your effort isn't the problem—it’s your starting point. Most of us are taught to "behave our way into becoming," but the Bible tells us to "believe where we already are." What we cover: Why you aren't a servant earning a paycheck, but a child with a vital union.The "Car Engine" realization: Are you p...

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14:18

Identity Termination: Why God Didn't Fix the Old You

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2026/04/12

Send us Fan Mail Stop trying to improve something that God has already ended. Most people think salvation is just a second chance or a clean slate. But in this episode, Austin Gardner reveals a much deeper, more shocking truth: You were included in Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection before you even knew it. Using the metaphor of a bankrupt company, Austin explains that the cross isn't about "behavior management"—it’s about Identity Termination. The old you didn't just get a makeover; th...

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15:51

Two Humanities: Understanding Your Location in Christ

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2026/04/11

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like something about you was broken before you even chose anything? In this powerful teaching, Austin Gardner explores the two "planes" of humanity: Being In Adam and being In Christ. Drawing from his personal journey with a genetic cancer diagnosis and 50 years of global ministry, Austin explains that sin isn't just something you do—it's a condition you were born into. But there is good news. Just as you didn't choose to be in Adam, you have been included ...

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18:13

The Airplane Principle: Why Your Effort Doesn't Move...

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2026/04/10

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever paid for something you didn't even know you were paying for? In this episode, Austin Gardner dives into one of the "strangest" passages in the Bible—Hebrews 7—to reveal a life-changing truth: In Christ, you were there. Using the "Airplane Principle" from his days as a missionary in Peru, Austin explains that your identity isn't something you achieve through behavior; it’s something you receive through location. Just as Levi was "in the loins of Abraham" when he ...

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16:24

Stop Trying to Be the Hero: Understanding...

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2026/04/09

Send us Fan Mail We spend our whole lives trying to be David—trying to be the hero of our own stories. But after 50 years of ministry and a battle with Stage 4 cancer, Austin Gardner has realized that the pressure is off. In this episode of the DNA of Grace series, we look at 1 Samuel 17 and Romans 5 to see that Jesus is the real David who fought the battle we couldn't win. Learn why "Together" is the most important word in your Bible and how to finally rest in a victory that is already yours...

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11:38

Moving from Doing to Done: A Casual Chat on Our New...

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2026/04/08

Send us Fan Mail In this "unplugged" episode, Austin Gardner invites you into his home during a quiet Easter break to discuss the heart of the New Covenant. If you’ve felt like you’re clocking in as an employee rather than resting as a child, this episode is your permission to stop the striving. From the "City of Refuge" to becoming "partakers of the divine nature," discover why your identity is a gift to be worn, not a goal to be reached. Check out waustingardner.com Thanks for listen...

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10:55

Finding Home in the Cities of Refuge

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2026/04/03

Send us Fan Mail Names reveal nature, purpose, and function. Today, Austin Gardner explores the six cities of refuge to show that they aren't just geography—they are a promise. From "Shechem" (the shoulder that carries your burden) to "Golan" (the place where the outsider becomes family), see the Gospel in a whole new light. Pre-order/Launch Info: "DNA of Grace" officially drops April 3rd! Thanks for listening. Find us on YouTube, Substack, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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15:19

The Map of Mercy: What 6 Ancient Cities Reveal About...

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2026/04/02

Send us Fan Mail In the Hebrew language, names are never random. They reveal nature, purpose, and function. Today, Austin Gardner invites you to "flee for refuge" as we explore the six ancient cities established in Israel. If you’ve been walking through life feeling like a "Mara" (bitterness), it’s time to discover the identity God has set apart for you. Austin walks through the Hebrew roots of the Cities of Refuge to show how God provides a holy place where burdens are lifted, unions are res...

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26:48

Untitled EpisodeWalk Worthy: Shifting from Victim to...

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2026/04/02

Send us Fan Mail Are you a prisoner of your circumstances or a prisoner of Jesus Christ? In this study of Ephesians 4:1-6, W. Austin Gardner explores the "Therefore" of the Christian life. Learn why "walking worthy" isn't about earning your salvation, but living out the identity God has already given you. Discover how to protect biblical unity, trade insecurity for humility, and stop playing the victim card. It’s time to act like who you are: a child of the King. Detailed Content Breakdown &...

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34:45

From Panic to Peace: Discovering the "Daddy" Heart of...

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2026/03/31

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the doctor uses the word "palliative" and your nights are filled with panic instead of peace? For W. Austin Gardner, the answer wasn't found in a performance-based religion, but in the first two words of a familiar Psalm. In this moving and transparent session, Austin recounts his harrowing journey through Stage 4 cancer and a 21-day battle on a COVID ventilator. He reveals how the Lord replaced his "panic attacks with presence" by deconstructing the caric...

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52:18

The Shoney’s Intervention: MRIs, Mercy Seats, and a...

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2026/03/30

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your best friends stage an intervention at a Shoney’s to tell you that you’re being too mean to your fiancée? For W. Austin Gardner, that conversation 52 years ago was the start of a lifetime spent learning that "man-ing up" has everything to do with tenderness and nothing to do with toughness. In this candid and soul-stirring session, Austin pulls back the curtain on his 52-year marriage to Betty, his ongoing battle with stage four cancer, and the hard-won ...

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40:56

No Scorecards: 52 Years of Marriage, Grace, and...

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2026/03/29

Send us Fan Mail Description: Most people think a good marriage is about being "fair," but Austin Gardner says fairness is the enemy of a great one. After 52 years of marriage, four kids, and a lifetime of ministry, Austin shares why the best marriages don’t keep receipts. In this episode, he breaks down why love is a sacrifice (not a scorecard), why you should always make the first move, and how to pull up bitterness by the roots before it kills the sweetness. It’s raw, it’s funny, and it’s ...

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