Austin Fruits

Austin Fruits

After graduating from Liberty University with a degree in psychology and counseling, Austin spent two years on the road with Josh McDowell as his personal assistant. Austin currently resides in California, pursuing a Masters in Theology at Talbot Seminary as he serves on staff at North Coast Church as a teaching pastor for youth. Austin is an associate communicator at the Josh McDowell Ministry.

Posts by Austin Fruits

Bridging the Gap

Christ Heals Our Hurt By Saving Us

A mental health epidemic exists today among young people. Gen Z is more lonely and depressed than any previous generation. Their hurt presents an incredible opportunity for Christ-followers to share

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Moral Issues

It’s Okay to Not be Okay

It’s okay to not be okay. But it’s not okay to stay there. I walked into Christian churches, concerts, and events for years with the goal of performing. As a

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Bridging the Gap

Fully Known in Healthy Relationships

We need authenticity, within healthy relationships, to find the freedom to become the people God wants us to be. A few years ago, Josh McDowell rallied our ministry speaking team

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Relationships

Love Lost its Beauty

A few years ago my sister walked up to me on the campus of Liberty University, seeking comfort from her older brother. A magician had just attempted to manipulate a

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Journey Together

Living in Freedom from Addiction

In the midst of addiction, our hope for freedom can be clouded by a loss of control, depression, and isolation. From personal experience, the light at the end of the

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