Cornerstone Pastors' Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cornerstone West Los Angeles
Welcome to the Pastor’s Podcast of Cornerstone Church of West Los Angeles. This is a podcast designed for our church family…to communicate about the things most important to us and allow you to get to know parts of our church family a little deeper.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt are back together on the podcast to reflect on the challenges and blessings of raising kids in West LA.
Pastors Scott and Brian are joined by Adam Vaughn again to take their previous discussion out for a walk as they consider how the various principles apply to use of the internet, smart phones, social media, and artificial inteligence.
In this session from our 2016 conference on "Gray Areas," Pastor Scott provides some biblical principles and practical advice for navigating your social media use.
Pastors Scott and Brian are joined by Adam Vaughn to discuss the nature of technology, the ethics of technology, and how to navigate our intensely technological age wisely.
Pastor Scott and Steph Moss are joined by Danny Neiditch for an update on the work of Prodigal Sons and a glimpse at the amazing ways God is working in our city.
Pastors Scott and José are joined by Anthony Solana, Laurie Miller, and Steph Moss as they share an update on their recent trip to Guatemala and the powerful work God is doing through our partner ENLACE.
Pastors Scott and Brian are joined by Nancy John for a follow up discussion on the topics of singleness, dating, and why the principles that guide each are so important for the entire church family.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt reflect on Brian's old summer seminar and talk through the unique dynamics of making decisions in West LA in 2024.
We're republishing the audio from an old summer seminar Pastor Brian did on the topic of decision making. The principles help give us guidance regarding all the decisions we each make every day (both big and small).
We're republishing the audio from an old summer seminar Pastor Brian did on the topic of decision making. The principles help give us guidance regarding all the decisions we each make every day (both big and small).
Pastor Scott and Steph Moss are joined by the newly minted DR. Vincent Byamukama and Dennis Kilama from Africa Renewal Univeristy about the progress of the University, their receiving the highest university accreditation in Uganda, and all God is doing through their work across East Africa
Pastors Scott, José, and Brian are joined by Steph Moss to present the coming fiscal year's budget.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt are joined by Pastor Trevor DeBenning from Risen Church to discuss the complicated topic of making educational choices for our children and how to navigate differences of opinion in the local church.
Pastors Scott, Matt, and Brian gather to talk about the experience of loneliness in our city and in the church, and discuss how God meets us in our loneliness with compassion and hope.
Pastor Scott and Steph Moss are joined from the Middle East by our newest global partners Jonathan and Casey to talk about life and ministry in their country and how they're adjusting to their new home.
Pastor Scott and Steph Moss are joined by one of our key partners in Southeast Asia to hear an update on life, ministry, and the aftermath of a really difficult season.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt kick off a new series of podcasts on Wisdom for Life in West LA by discussing the difference between rest and leisure, and the reasons we all find it so hard to make time for rest.
As a part of our ongoing Living on Mission Cohort, Pastor Jim joined Pastor Scott and Steph Moss to reflect on the history of Cornerstone and how the Mission of God has shaped our church over the decades. What resulted was too good not to share with the whole church family, so we've provided it here for you. We hope you enjoy this bonus installment of our Cornerstone History series.
Pastor Scott is joined by Claris Health's Parenting Program Manager, Niki Woolsey and Chairman of the Board, Jacy Corral to discuss the work of Claris and our ongoing partnership.
Pastors Brian and Scott sit down to reflect on the Imago Dei series and talk about what's coming next.
Pastors Scott and Brian are joined by Spencer and Sara Bauer to look ahead to 2024 and discuss our upcoming focus on living on mission in our city.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt provide some Christmas-week reflections on Advent, traditions, and family.
Pastor José joins Pastor Scott to reflect on Christmas traditions, the nature of Advent, and how this season of the year sets our minds on Christ's return.
Pastors Scott and Ara and Steph Moss walk through the various projects we have the privilege of supporting this Christmas season. They explain what this offering is, why these projects are so uniquely exciting this year, and how we can all be involved by more than just giving.
Pastor Brian opens Cornerstone's The Gospel and Your Work conference with some words on the value of work, the struggle of work, and the hope for work.
To listen to the rest of The Gospel and Your Work conference follow this link to our website:https://tinyurl.com/CornerstoneWLA
Pastor Stephen and Alina Sato sit down with Pastor Scott to share the way's God has met them in the midst of a year filled with shocking diagnoses.
In their first recording back after a multi-month hiatus, Pastors Brian, Matt, and Scott reflect on all the ways God has been working in their lives, their families, and the church over the past few months. Including an update from Pastor Scott's sabbatical.
Pastors Scott, Matt, and Reggie discuss why community groups are at the heart of Cornerstone.
Originally posted on August 18, 2021.
In this episode from September 2020, Pastors Scott, Matt, Brian, and Reggie talk about one of the church's core values: being Gospel-centered.
Originally posted in September 2020.
Pastor Scott is joined by Chrissie Colmery and Sarah Platte to discuss the topic of anxiety. They pick up where the Anxiety Conference left off (see episode 52) and explore some of the rich ways Scripture offers hope in the midst of the struggle.
Originally posted on December 9, 2021.
In the first of a series of episodes designed to help us apply what we learned at the Manhood / Womanhood Conference here at Cornerstone, Scott, Brian, and Meredith discuss how people's past church experiences shape their understanding of manhood and womanhood as well as how they hope Cornerstone will continue to grow into the family God has designed it to be.
Originally posted on June 22, 2022.
As Pastor Scott prepares for a 3-month sabbatical he is joined by Pastors Matt and Brian to discuss why we do sabbaticals, what the goal of the sabbatical is, and how you can be praying for Scott over the summer.
In the final installment of Cornerstone History Pastors Scott, Jim, Brian, Matt, Reggie, José, and Ara all jump on the podcast together to recount the first ten years of Cornerstone, including the development of us into a multi-lingual church.
Pastors Scott, Matt, José, and Ara discuss what it means to be "intentionally-unified," and all the different ways God is building us into a multi-_______ church.
In this special podcast episode Pastor Scott along with Steph Moss walk through the proposal for next fiscal year's budget. You can also watch it on our YouTube channel and follow along with the written budget, or the pdf will be sent out as well.
Members, please listen and be prepared to affirm the budget at our family meeting on June 4th.
Pastors Scott and Jim are joined by Pastor Kevin Elwell for a bonus episode to hear more about the events surrounding the church merge and get an update about how God's been working through Bayview Church on Guam.
It's always helpful to hear from others further down the road. This panel discussion involves parents of kids from pre-K to college talking through the lessons they've learned on talking to kids about sex, sexuality, and gender.
Panelists:Brian and Christina ColmeryChris and Nicole WoolseyScott Mehl
Where do we start, and how do we learn more? Pastor Brian gives some first steps and further resources on sex, sexuality, and gender so parents can be equipped on these complicated topics.
How do we talk to kids about sensitive topics like sex and gender? We have to know what the Bible says, but we also need wisdom, love, and grace in how we handle these conversations. Pastor Scott walks us through all of this and more in the first session of our Parenting in a New World conference.
Pastor José shares with Pastor Scott about his recent trip to Guatemala, the work of ENLACE in the country, and how it is shaping our hearts for our community here in West LA as well.
Pastors Scott, Jim, Brian, and Matt come together (over a decade later) to tell the story of the merger between First Baptist and Shoreline and the formation of Cornerstone Church of West LA.
The story of the history of Cornerstone switches gears from the history of First Baptist Church of West LA to the history of Shoreline Church. Pastors Brian, Matt, and Scott look back on the 2005 church plant and all that the Lord has done since then.
Pastors Scott and Brian are joined by our Andy Wilson to talk about why we sing in church, what role music plays in our hearts and lives, and why there's no such thing as a bad singer.
Pastor Dennis Kilama from Africa Renewal University joins Pastor Scott and Steph Moss to share about all that God is doing in East Africa through AfRU and update us on his current PhD studies.
Pastor Jim joins Pastor Scott for the latest installment of our walk through the history of the church. They discuss the tenure of Jerry Wilke at First Baptist and the tumultuous years that followed.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt are back together on the podcast to talk about the way our church strives to prioritize people over programs and how that shapes our current emphasis on intentional discipleship.
This week we're sharing the audio from a portion of our most recent Family Meeting where we discuss discipleship as the mission of the church and share some of the ways we hope to make it our focus in the coming year.
Pastor Scott is joined by Nancy John and Laurie Miller to hear about what God is doing through our long-time local partner Claris Health, and how he has woven each of their stories into the work that Claris is doing.
Pastor Ara takes some time to share with Pastors Scott, Matt, and Brian some of the ways the ongoing protests in Iran are impacting our church family and the body of Christ around the world, while also sharing how deeply he and his family have been impacted by the continued violence.
Pastors Scott and Jim talk continue their walk through the history of Cornerstone by looking at the decade of the 1990s, the tenure of Pastor Paul Edwards, and the ongoing transformation of the Westside.
Pastor Scott is joined by Pastors Demetrius and Danny to hear an update on Shalom Bible Church eight months after they were sent out. They share some of the ways God has been working already, some of the things they're looking forward to, and Demetrius'
Pastors Scott and Jim continue their walk through the history of Cornerstone, looking a the season of transition that characterized the late '70s and the church tensions that characterized much of the '80s.
Pastor Scott is joined by Spencer Bauer and Stephanie Tokos to talk about the work God is doing on university campuses across LA. They also explore how the evangelistic work they are doing on campuses can characterize the life of the local church.
Pastors Scott and Brian are again joined by Meredith Storrs for a third (and final) followup to the Manhood / Womanhood Conference. In this episode they get practical discussing how they hope to see this biblical vision shape Cornerstone in the future.
In this episode, Pastor Scott checks in with Pastors Zach Nix and Chris Wessel on how our sister church, Cornerstone South Bay, is doing after three years.
Pastor Jim continues telling the story of the history of Cornerstone with Pastor Scott, reflecting on a Post-WWII era characterized by incredible growth and missionary sending while also plagued by ongoing social and racial tensions.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt discuss another Cornerstone core value: theologically-engaged. They unpack what it means to be both fluent in the Bible and fluent in culture, and how to apply this value in the contexts of the church and the world.
Pastors Scott and Jim sit down for the second installment of the history of Cornerstone. Jim shares what life was like here during the 30's, exploring the impact of the Great Depression on the church and the years leading up to World War II.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt are back together to reflect on some of what the Lord has done over the summer and hear about how, exactly, Scott broke his ankle so badly.
Pastors Scott and Brian along with Meredith Storrs regather to continue the conversation of living out biblical manhood and womanhood in the local church.
Pastor Jim joins Pastor Scott to begin a multipart discussion of the history of our local church family. Jim tells the story of the first couple decades of the church, including tales of floods, fires, and an ever-faithful God.
Pastor Scott and Steph Moss are joined by Jonathan and Casey to hear more about their upcoming move to the Middle East, what they'll be doing, and how we can support them as a church family during the transition.
Pastors Scott and Brian are joined by Nicole Austin to talk about the church's summer theme of "Do Something Together." They discuss why this emphasis is more needed than we realize right now and what practical steps we can all take toward one another.
In the first of a series of episodes designed to help us apply what we learned at the Manhood / Womanhood Conference at Cornerstone, Scott, Brian, & Meredith discuss how people's past experiences shape their understanding of manhood & womanhood.
Pastors Scott and Reggie are joined by Steph Moss to talk about their recent visit to Africa Renewal University, and all that God is doing through this long-standing global partner.
In this special podcast episode Pastors Scott and Brian along with Steph Moss walk through the proposal for next fiscal year's budget.
In this episode, Pastors Brian and Matt talk about our upcoming Family Meeting, what church membership is, how two years of a pandemic affects the way we experience church community, and what it’s like to do a podcast without Pastor Scott.
Pastor Scott is joined by Pastors Brian and Jim who spend a little time discussing why they're excited about the book of Galatians and the rest of the time reflecting on the philosophical underpinnings of our current culture and power of the gospel.
Pastor Scott is joined by Jeremy Neiditch and Allison Kang to discuss the heart behind Cornerstone's Kids Ministry, the vision behind our programs, and how we are all called to be a part of the task of discipling the next generation.
Pastors Brian and Scott are joined by Andy Wilson to talk about the significance of holy week, the nature of the tradition, and explain what Maundy Thursday is (and where its confusing name comes from.)
In celebration of our second church plant launching this past April 3, 2022, we revisit this episode where Pastors Dustin, Danny, and Demetrius sit down with Pastor Scott to share their stories, their hearts, and their prayers for Shalom Bible Church.
Pastor Brian and Meredith Storrs join Pastor Scott to talk about the upcoming Manhood and Womanhood Conference, why we're doing it, the story of how it came about, and why we all find this topic so confusing.
Joon and Allison Kang join the podcast this week to talk about the unexpected journey that has led them to be such an indispensable part of our church family as well as the newest tenants of our mission house.
Pastors Scott and Brian share some wisdom about how to navigate the current and upcoming mask transitions with grace and care for one another.
Pastors Scott and Danny are joined by Brian Dillard to discuss the history, vision, and future plans of Prodigal Sons Inc., and the church as a long-term faithful presence in our community.
Pastor Matt recounts the story of his testimony with Pastors Scott and Brian, sharing how God brought him to faith, drew him to the local church, and called him to pastoral ministry.
Pastor Scott is joined by Nancy John as she shares the story of God's faithfulness throughout the journey of her life and how it has led her to a passion for people and biblical counseling.
After sharing about our upcoming church plant in Sunday's service, Pastors Dustin, Danny, and Demetrius sit down with Pastor Scott to share their stories, their hearts for Jefferson Park, and their prayers for Shalom Bible Church.
Pastor Scott and Steph Moss welcome Ashley to the podcast as she makes her final preparations for her new ministry calling in the Middle East.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt sit down to discuss the new sermon series, how we determine what to preach when, and why the timing of our current series is so providentially perfect.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt kick off the new year with a discussion of the unique challenges and opportunities the beginning of 2022 brings.
Pastor Scott is joined by Chrissie Colmery and Sarah Platte to discuss the topic of anxiety, picking up where the Anxiety Conference left off last year (see episode 52.)
Pastors Scott and Jim are joined by Steph Moss to share the church's heart behind our Christmas Partner Offering and reflect on all the ways God is working through our church family around the world.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt are back together for the first time in months to reflect on Brian's sabbatical and talk about the insights and renewed passions that have come out of it.
Pastor Scott sits down with Jeremy Neiditch and Chris and Kimberly Sword to discuss the shape of youth ministry at Cornerstone, what youth life groups are, and how we can invest in middle-schoolers and high-schoolers as a church.
This week, Pastors Scott and Matt connect with Matthew Soerens of World Relief and the Evangelical Immigration Table to get an update on the refugee situation in Afghanistan.
This week Pastor Scott sits down with Matt and Leanne Sawicki to hear a testimony of how the Lord has worked in their lives and family through their Community Group.
Pastor Scott sits down with Stephanie and Jason Tokos to discuss Stephanie's ministry at Cal State Long Beach as well as what life in seminary is like for Jason.
This week Pastor Scott sits down with Spencer and Sara Bauer, two of our newest key ministry partners.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, Pastor Brian, and Pastor Reggie talk about one of the church's core values: being gospel-centered.
Pastors Scott, Jim, and Matt take a step back to consider the highs and lows of pastoring in the midst of a pandemic and reflect on the unique blessing it is to shepherd Cornerstone WLA.
Pastor Ara shares some of the ways we can be thinking and praying for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan
Coming off of this year's Royal Family Kids Camp, Leslie Kosier and Nicole Austin join Pastor Scott to talk about how camp went, the future vision for RFK at Cornerstone, and the role we hope RFK plays in continuing to develop our church family's heart fo
Pastors Scott, Matt, and Reggie discuss why community groups are at the heart of Cornerstone
Pastor Scott sits down with our longtime Key Partners, Mike and Kelly McGregor, as they share the story of how God has led them out of Papua New Guinea over the last year and what lies ahead.
This week we get to hear from Jeremy and Kristen Neiditch as they share about God's incredible faithfulness and goodness to them over the course of the past year and through the complicated joy and pain of a foster placement who was eventually reunited.
Pastor Matt, Pastor Scott, and Steph Moss walk through the proposed budget for next year taking time to explain how our church family's principles and priorities shape how we steward our finances.
The tensions and difficulties of the last year don't change what we need to know about marriage, but they may change how the truths we know apply. Join us as we discuss the beautiful journey of navigating marriage in 2021.
Pastors Scott, Brian, and Matt are back together to talk about why God designed the local church to be a multiplying entity, and how that design shapes who we are and what we do as a church.
The Lord has brought radical transformation to both Anthony and Vilma's lives over the past year, and while 2020 will be the year of the pandemic for many, it will be remembered in the Solana household for so much more.
As we navigate the changing dynamics of work and vocation in this moment, it's important to be reminded that God's principles for our various callings haven't changed and light the path as we venture forward into new and unfamiliar spaces.
On their last Sunday before their move, we get to hear from Pastor Bill and Jeanette as they reflect on 20 years at Cornerstone, Bill's 6 years as a pastor, and their hopes for the future as their time with our church family comes to a close.
Pastor Scott sits down with Jacy Corral, Stef Der, and Nicole Austin for a third, and final, installment of reflections on what God has done in and through our church family over the last decade.
Pastors Reggie, José, Ara, and Scott sit down for a second installment of reflections on what the Lord has done over the last decade.
Pastors Jim, Matt, Brian, and Scott sit down to reflect on all that the Lord has done over the last decade. Cornerstone was formed through a church merger 10 years ago this month, and it provides a great opportunity to sit back and reflect.
In this episode Robbie and Natalie share about what it was like to date and get married in the midst of a pandemic, and David talks about the experience of moving to LA in 2020 as well. Listen in on how God has woven all three of their lives together.
This Week Pastor Jim shares the story of how he became a Christian, how God has carried him through the joyous highs and devastating lows of life, and how he accidentally became a pastor. Pastors Scott and Brian sit in to listen to this incredible story
In this episode we hear from Stephen and Alina Sato about how God has been working on the front lines of the pandemic both in a hospital and the health department. We also touch on their experiences as Asian-Americans in this unique cultural moment.
Join Brian Colmery, Chrissie Colmery, Daniel Neiditch, and Scott Mehl as they discuss navigating fear and anxiety.
In this episode we hear from Chrissie Colmery and Carolina Ortiz about how God's been working in their homes over the past year through the challenges of special needs and foster care.
This week Pastor Reggie shares the story of how he became a Christian, how God transformed his life in his 30's, and how he eventually became a pastor. Pastors Scott and Matt sit in for this incredible story of God's patient and persistent love.
In this episode Pastor Scott talks with Demetrius Nathan and Jon Moss about the history of the Black church in America, how that legacy has shaped their experiences, and how it ought to shape our identity as a multi-ethnic community.
In this episode, Pastor Scott talks with Josh and Ashley Young and Jasmine Weis about stories that God is doing in the midst of this season.
A new episode of the Pastors' Podcast is out where Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Ashley Ross discuss the season of Advent.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Ara, Pastor Jose, and Demetrius Nathan reflect on Thanksgiving.
In this episode Pastor Scott talks to Pastor Zach Nix and Pastor Chris Wessel to give us an update on Cornerstone South Bay.
A bonus episode of the Pastors' Podcast is out where Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, Pastor Ara, and Steph Moss pray for Armenia.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, Pastor Ara, and Steph Moss talk about one of the church's core values of being globally and locally invested.
A new episode of the Pastors' Podcast is out where Pastor Scott, Pastor Brian, and Pastor Matt give hope and encouragement for our election day today.
In this early release of next week's podcast episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian reflect on the current sermon series on politics.
Pastor Scott and Steph Moss connect with Craig and Lisa G, one of Cornerstone's Key Partners.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about the discipleship pathway.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor José, and Pastor Brian, talk about one of the church's core values of being collaboratively structured.
In this special episode Pastor Scott, along with his daughter, Addison Mehl, and Pastor José, along with his daughter, Sara Gonzalez, talk about navigating covid as youth.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about our new sermon series on politics.
In this episode Pastor Scott and Steph Moss connect with Dennis Kilama from Africa Renewal University, one of Cornerstone's Key Partners.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, Pastor Brian, and Fawn Kemble talk about singleness during Covid-19.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Alina Sato, and Niki Woosley talk about parenting virtual school.
In this episode Pastor Scott talks with our Key Partners in Indonesia. Due to the nature of their work, we have shared the audio through our Cornerstone Weekly email.
In this episode Pastor Scott, and Pastor Matt discuss and give details about our upcoming communion service.
In this episode Pastor Brian, Pastor Scott, and Nancy John talk about understanding and navigating our emotions.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about BLM, politics, and critical theory
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, Pastor Brian, and Meredith Storrs talk about settling in for the long haul.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian continue the conversation from the previous episode talking about dangers of division in the church.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about Cornerstone's plan for regathering
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Ara, and Pastor Jose, and Demetrius Nathan talk about spending time reflecting on the Fourth of July
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Reggie and Nicole Austin discuss talking to your kids about race, ethnicity, and identity
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Brian, and Jonathan Lee discuss the unique opportunity we have to talk about Jesus in time of quarantine.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about when we will gather again on Sunday mornings.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about when the discipleship pathway feels discouraging
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about the discipleship pathway during COVID-19.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about the discipleship pathway during COVID-19.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about mental health in quarantine.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about mental health in quarantine.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about how to thrive in times of quarantine....part 2.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about community groups in quarantine.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about the subtle dangers of increased screen time.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about how to think about Holy Week this year.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about spending time with God when you're out of your routine
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Matt, and Pastor Brian talk about how to thrive in times of quarantine.
In this episode Pastor Scott, Pastor Ara, and Pastor Brian talk about how to engage in remote corporate worship.
In this episode Pastor Scott and Pastor Brian talk about how to think about the Coronavirus.