Austin Woodruff

Austin's story

My name is Austin Woodruff. Growing up, I was a missionary kid of Josh McDowell Ministry and have always been familiar with God's work. I have noticed the overwhelming problem that young people face with unprecedented levels of shame, anxiety, depression, porn use, and self-image issues. For years, I tried harder and harder to overcome my own hurts and struggles. Nothing seemed to break the chains that bound my heart. Josh McDowell Ministry is creating moments and messages that bring lasting freedom to these very hurts and struggles. I am serving to see others equipped with a biblical vision to help their people overcome hurts and struggles to live a thriving life with Jesus and others.

Josh McDowell Ministry’s (JMM) vision is that true followers of Jesus everywhere live, defend and share their faith because they know that the Christian faith is reliable, relational, and relevant to their lives. The Ministry serves students, parents, leaders, and churches with a history of being used by God in creating moments and messages that impact people everywhere that change their life.