Austin is very open about being a born again Christian. He is a frequent guest on the Trinity Broadcasting Network and counts Jan Crouch as one of his best friends.
Austin: (on leaving Days Of Our Lives for the 2nd time) There was something subtle I picked up on. I kept seeing signs all around, but I have nothing to be sorry about. There's nothing I have to look back on with regret and doubt.
Austin: (on the birth of his children) It is the most rewarding and challenging thing I have ever experienced. My sons have such a deep access to my heart.
Austin: I would like to have opportunities in my career to do parts that people would remember - either the whole character or certain moments that they personally could really connect to or were really affected by it deeply. The kind of characters that have that kind of impact are Tony Montana, Darth Vader, or Ryan Gosling in The Notebook.