W. Austin Gardner

International speaker and author

Los Angeles, USA

About W.

W. Austin Gardner is a public speaker and author who has written extensively on faith and personal growth. He has spoken at conferences and events across the country, and has a strong online presence through his website and social media channels. Gardner is the founder of several non-profit organizations focused on mental health and wellness.

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Followed By Mercy

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Recent Appearances

The Shoney’s Intervention: MRIs, Mercy Seats, and a 52-Year Masterclass in Grace

Followed By Mercy•Mar 30, 2026•52:18•host

No Scorecards: 52 Years of Marriage, Grace, and "Johnson Grass"

Followed By Mercy•Mar 29, 2026•40:56•host

W. Austin Gardner

About W.

Associated Podcasts

Followed By Mercy

Connect

Recent Appearances

The Shoney’s Intervention: MRIs, Mercy Seats, and a 52-Year Masterclass in Grace

No Scorecards: 52 Years of Marriage, Grace, and "Johnson Grass"

Key Topics

Learning Christ: From Performance to Participation

Austin Gardner | The Lost Art of Blessing

Austin Gardner | The Balance of Grace and Truth

Austin Gardner | Religion Says "Do," Grace Says "Done"

Austin Gardner | 5 Biblical Ways to Speak Life Over Your World

Austin Gardner | Restoring the Language of Life to Our Churches

The 4 Daily Blessings We Often Overlook

Loves Me, Loves Me Not: Breaking the Performance Mindset

Stop Chasing Blessings and Start Walking with God

The Authorized Blessing: Why the Father Smiles on You

The Miracle of Right Now: Finding the Father’s Heart in the Valley

Are You a "Blesser"? Shifting from Criticism to Grace

Prayer is a Relationship, Not a Report

Shame, Failure, and the Shield of God: A Study of Psalm 3:3

Does God Even Like Me? (Ephesians 3:14-19)

EP 05: Purpose in the Pain – The Canfield Finale

Episode 4: Parenting in the Valley — Living as a Victor, Not a Victim

Episode 3: Grace in the Pit — When Chronic Illness Hits Your Children