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A weekly podcast from Church of Whitestone — a vibrant, life-giving community in Austin, Texas — where lead pastor Tauren Wells brings fresh, inspiring messages rooted in the heart of what it means to live out your God-authored identity. At Whitestone, we believe each person is uniquely chosen, deeply loved, and called to grow in relationship with Jesus. Each episode of Whitestone Messages delivers powerful teaching, spiritual encouragement, and practical insight to help you grow with God, live in freedom, and walk confidently in the purpose Jesus has for you. Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time, navigating life’s challenges, or seeking deeper connection with God and community, these messages will equip and inspire you to live with passion and purpose. Tune in weekly for encouragement, truth, and hope — and discover what it looks like to live boldly as part of God’s story.

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What Rules Your Mind | Anchoring Your Mindset and Your Identity in Christ | Doug Jones | Church of Whitestone
40 min

In this week’s message, “What Rules Your Mind” Pastor Doug Jones teaches us that our life is moving in the direction of what rules your mind. This message explores the battle between flesh and Spirit, revealing how your identity shapes your thinking, your decisions, and ultimately your future. Discover how God invites you into a mindset that produces life, peace, and freedom through Christ! Message Notes: https://linkly.link/2kUyd Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:13–14 Colossians 3:1–3 Romans 7:21–25, 8:1, 2, 5–6, 10, 12:2 2 Corinthians 5:17, 10:4-5, 11:3, 13:5 Psalm 23, 119:11 Galatians 5 Philippians 3:13–15, 4:8 Matthew 5:29-30, 16:22–23 Joshua 1:8 Join us on Sunday’s! 9a | 10:45a | 12:30p 10:45a — Champions Club (our Special Needs Program for ages 4–12) 12:30p — ASL & Spanish Translation Location: The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Dr Cedar Park, TX 78641 To support Whitestone give today: YourwhitestoneChurch of Whitestone | Give Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourwhitestone?igsh=MXd4a3RxbngzZmlpbw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16RZ6ZZBFk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Fixed Focus | Your Life Is Moving in the Direction of Your Attention | Joseph Aiken | Church of Whitestone
44 min

In this week’s message, “Fixed Focus” Pastor Joseph Aiken reminds us that you are becoming someone, and what holds your attention is shaping who that person will be. In a world full of distractions, fear, comparison, and competing voices, the invitation is simple: fix your eyes on Jesus and keep coming back when your focus drifts. The more consistently we behold Him, the more we are transformed into the people He created us to be. Message Notes: https://linkly.link/2kEQi Scripture References: Hebrews 12:1–2 John 5:39 Hebrews 11:1, 39, 40 2 Corinthians 3:18 Join us on Sunday’s! 9a | 10:45a | 12:30p 10:45a — Champions Club (our Special Needs Program for ages 4–12) 12:30p — ASL & Spanish Translation Location: The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Dr Cedar Park, TX 78641 To support Whitestone give today: https://www.yourwhitestone.org/give Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourwhitestone?igsh=MXd4a3RxbngzZmlpbw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16RZ6ZZBFk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Stories Jesus Told | The Story of the Man Who Wouldn’t Change | Tauren Wells | Church of Whitestone
41 min

In this week’s message, “The Story of the Man Who Wouldn’t Change,” Pastor Tauren Wells teaches us that Jesus tells a story about a man who said yes to the invitation but held on to life on his own terms. The Kingdom is open to everybody, but there’s a difference between showing up and surrendering. Real life begins when we stop clinging to who we’ve been and allow Jesus to make us new! Message Notes: https://linkly.link/2jzSB Scripture References: Matthew 22:1-13 Matthew 21 Matthew 22 Romans 10 Proverbs 14:12 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 3:22 Isaiah 61:10 Romans 5:1 Romans 10:9-13 Matthew 21:13 Join us on Sunday’s! 9a | 10:45a | 12:30p 10:45a — Champions Club (our Special Needs Program for ages 4–12) 12:30p — ASL & Spanish Translation Location: The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Dr Cedar Park, TX 78641 To support Whitestone give today: YourwhitestoneChurch of Whitestone | Give Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourwhitestone?igsh=MXd4a3RxbngzZmlpbw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16RZ6ZZBFk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Stories Jesus Told | The Story of the Great Discovery  | Joseph Aiken | Church of Whitestone
37 min

In this week’s message, “The Story of the Great Discovery,” Pastor Joseph Aiken reminds us that sometimes we think following Jesus is all about what we have to give up, but Jesus flips that idea completely. The Kingdom is like discovering a treasure so valuable that letting go of everything else suddenly doesn’t feel heavy…it feels worth it. Maybe the issue isn’t discipline as much as it is vision, because once you truly see the treasure, everything else starts losing its grip. Message Notes: https://linkly.link/2jg8i Scripture References: Matthew 13:44–46 Romans 6:16 Matthew 6:33 Psalm 23:1 Psalm 139:14 Isaiah 54:17 Romans 8:1 Romans 8:38–39 Ephesians 2:10 John 15:15 1 Peter 2:9 Philippians 3:8 Join us on Sunday’s! 9a | 10:45a | 12:30p 10:45a — Champions Club (our Special Needs Program for ages 4–12) 12:30p — ASL & Spanish Translation Location: The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Dr Cedar Park, TX 78641 To support Whitestone give today: YourwhitestoneChurch of Whitestone | Give Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourwhitestone?igsh=MXd4a3RxbngzZmlpbw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16RZ6ZZBFk/?mibextid=wwXI

The Stories Jesus Told | The Story of the Woman Who Wouldn’t Stop Asking | Tauren Wells | Church of Whitestone
39 min

In this week’s message, “The Story of the Woman Who Wouldn’t Stop Asking,” Pastor Tauren Wells reminds us that persistent prayer is the evidence of a heart that still believes God is able to heal, restore, deliver, and move in impossible situations. Through the powerful story in Luke 18, we’re challenged to develop a faith that keeps asking, keeps trusting, and refuses to quit when the answer feels delayed. No matter how long the journey has been, this message will encourage you to keep believing that God’s promises still stand. Message Notes: https://linkly.link/2jLtg Scripture References: Luke 18:1–8 Psalm 18:2 Galatians 6:9 Psalm 41:3 Exodus 15:26 Proverbs 4:20–22 1 Peter 2:24 Jeremiah 30:17 Join us on Sunday’s! 9a | 10:45a | 12:30p 10:45a — Champions Club (our Special Needs Program for ages 4–12) 12:30p — ASL & Spanish Translation Location: The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Dr Cedar Park, TX 78641 To support Whitestone give today: YourwhitestoneChurch of Whitestone | Give Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourwhitestone?igsh=MXd4a3RxbngzZmlpbw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16RZ6ZZBFk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

What A Mother Does | How to PREPARE, PUSH, and PRODUCE | Lorna Wells | Church of Whitestone
37 min

In this week’s message, “What A Mother Does” Pastor Lorna Wells dives into the fierce, faith-filled heart of a mother and the unseen ways she prepares, pushes, and produces through every season. Through the story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings, it challenges us to stop waiting until crisis hits and start making room for God to move through prayer, faith, and spiritual persistence. More than a message about motherhood, it’s a call for every believer to become the kind of person who refuses to quit until dead things come back to life. Message Notes: https://linkly.link/2inwX Scripture References: 2 Kings 4:8–37 Matthew 6:33 Ephesians 6:12 Isaiah 54:17 Join us on Sunday’s! 9a | 10:45a | 12:30p 10:45a — Champions Club (our Special Needs Program for ages 4–12) 12:30p — ASL & Spanish Translation Location: The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Dr Cedar Park, TX 78641 To support Whitestone give today: https://yourwhitestone.org/give Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourwhitestone?igsh=MXd4a3RxbngzZmlpbw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16RZ6ZZBFk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Stories Jesus Told | The Story of the Talents | Tauren Wells | Church of Whitestone
44 min

In this week’s message, “The Story of the Talents,” Pastor Tauren Wells reminds us that God has placed something valuable in each of us and we’re not meant to play it safe with it. It’s easy to get caught comparing, overthinking, or letting fear hold us back, but what matters most is choosing to do something with what we’ve been given. At the end of the day, it’s not about how much you started with; it’s about whether you trusted God enough to step up and make it count. Message Notes: https://linkly.link/2iI1I Scripture References: Matthew 25:14–29 Ephesians 2:10 Colossians 3:23 Join us on Sunday’s! 9a | 10:45a | 12:30p 10:45a — Champions Club (our Special Needs Program for ages 4–12) 12:30p — ASL & Spanish Translation Location: The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Dr Cedar Park, TX 78641 To support Whitestone give today: https://www.yourwhitestone.org/give Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourwhitestone?igsh=MXd4a3RxbngzZmlpbw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16RZ6ZZBFk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Stories Jesus Told | The Story of the Builder | Nick Nilson | Church of Whitestone
32 min

In this week’s message, “The Story of the Builder,” Pastor Nick Nilson challenges us with a defining question: what are you really building your life on? Jesus makes it clear that storms will come for everyone, and they don’t create the cracks, they reveal whether your foundation is strong or sinking. When your life is built on Him, not just in what you hear but how you live, you find a strength that holds you steady and carries you through anything. Message Notes: https://linkly.link/2hxvD Scripture References: Matthew 7:24–27 Matthew 6:33 Join us on Sunday’s! 9a | 10:45a | 12:30p 10:45a — Champions Club (our Special Needs Program for ages 4–12) 12:30p — ASL & Spanish Translation Location: The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Dr Cedar Park, TX 78641 To support Whitestone give today: Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourwhitestone?igsh=MXd4a3RxbngzZmlpbw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16RZ6ZZBFk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Stories Jesus Told | The Story of the Seeker | Joseph Aiken | Church of Whitestone
49 min

In this week’s message, “The Story of the Seeker,” Pastor Joseph Aiken walks us through Luke 15 overviewing the three connected parables—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son—that all reveal a God who actively searches for what’s missing and celebrates when it’s found. The lost sheep and coin show that nothing is too insignificant or hidden for God’s pursuit, while the prodigal son shows a father running toward a broken son with restoration instead of rejection. In contrast, the older brother exposes how you can be in the house but still miss the heart of the Father, making the real question not whether God is seeking, but whether we’ll join the celebration of being found. Message Notes: https://linkly.link/2gmep Scripture References: Luke 15:1-32 Join us on Sunday’s! 9a | 10:45a | 12:30p 10:45a — Champions Club (our Special Needs Program for ages 4–12) 12:30p — ASL & Spanish Translation Location: The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Dr Cedar Park, TX 78641 To support Whitestone give today: Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourwhitestone?igsh=MXd4a3RxbngzZmlpbw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16RZ6ZZBFk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Stories Jesus Told | The Story of the Bridesmaids | Tauren Wells | Church of Whitestone
45 min

In this week’s message, “The Story of the Bridesmaids,” Pastor Tauren Wells walks us through how Jesus tells a story in Gospel of Matthew 25 that cuts deep; everyone knew He was coming, but not everyone was ready. It’s a wake-up call that you can’t live off someone else’s fire or yesterday’s oil. This has to be personal. Don’t just assume you’re ready… stay close, stay filled, and keep your fire burning. Message Notes: https://linkly.link/2gOdP Scripture References: Matthew 25:1–13 Matthew 13:44 Matthew 22:2 Matthew 7:21–23 Jeremiah 20:9 Luke 21:25–28 Matthew 24:36, 40–44 Revelation 19:6–9 Join us on Sunday’s! 9a | 10:45a | 12:30p 10:45a — Champions Club (our Special Needs Program for ages 4–12) 12:30p — ASL & Spanish Translation Location: The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Dr Cedar Park, TX 78641 To support Whitestone give today: Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourwhitestone?igsh=MXd4a3RxbngzZmlpbw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16RZ6ZZBFk/?mibextid=wwXIfr