Austin Fruits

Meet Austin

Austin is a Christian speaker empowered and equipped to impact a struggling and searching generation with the good news of Jesus Christ.

With a passion for apologetics, evangelism, and wholeness, Austin provides a relevant and authentic voice. After graduating from Liberty University with a degree in Psychology and Counseling, Austin served as Josh McDowell’s personal assistant, traveling to 14 countries and speaking to thousands. A recent graduate of Talbot School of Theology, Austin has spoken around the United States and abroad to various audiences and is a regular contributor to the josh.org blog posts.

Available to speak on these topics:

Medicating Generation
Disarming Doubts

Austin came to speak to my senior class about a career in ministry. He was engaging and relatable with all of the students. I noticed he had a powerful impact on my classmates because of his vulnerability. I was encouraged in my own faith after hearing his story.

Talk Topics

Medicating Generation

For 11 years I struggled with compulsive pornography use. I thought it was my problem, but it was really just my medication; medication for my unmet longings. You see, unmet longings lead to unwanted behaviors. God created us to deeply desire acceptance, intimacy, worth, and purpose, but when those desires go unmet we often cope in unhealthy ways. We go to Netflix, social media, pornography, and many other things to fill the void that we feel. But fulfillment is possible and Paul helps us see the solution in Ephesians 4: a God who knows us intimately, flaws and all, yet still loves us. He can ultimately satisfy our God given longings with his good design.