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Austin Gardner

Austin Gardner knows what it’s like to be wounded and to wonder if God’s love reaches the bottom of the pit. Decades as a pastor, missionary, and leader brought him storms he never expected: cancer, betrayal, loss, false accusations, and heartbreak that shook everything he believed. But even in the darkest nights, he’s found that God’s grace runs deeper than pain.


Here, Austin isn’t your expert or your judge. He’s a fellow traveler. He shares the kind of honest stories and struggles that you don’t often hear in church: the kind that come from living real life with all its mess and mercy. If you’re worn out, hurt, or need a reminder that you still matter to God, you’ll find a place at the table. You are not forgotten. You’re not disqualified. God’s love is bigger than your pain, and it’s not too late for hope.