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Produced by Cornerstone Church of Ames, The Equip Podcast is designed to provide insight, resources and Biblical wisdom to help us live faithful and fruitful lives together.
In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark Vance sits down with Mel Pearson, who leads City Ministry at Cornerstone Church, to talk about the real state of foster care in Iowa right now, and why it should matter deeply to Christians. Mel shares her own family's unglamorized journey into foster care, the theology behind caring for the vulnerable, and how a new initiative called The Table Project is working to change the system one family, one church, and one child at a time.
Episode Highlights
00:31 — Introducing Mel Pearson
01:18 — Why should Christians care about the vulnerable beyond their own families?
03:10 — The overwhelming needs in Iowa: foster care and schools under strain
05:05 — Mel and Bryan's honest, unglamorized story of getting into foster care
07:25 — Deglamorizing foster care: the hard, unseen realities behind it
08:56 — Clinging to a Savior who moved toward hard places
10:53 — Philippians 3: knowing Christ through the fellowship of suffering
11:36 — Practical ways to get involved at different seasons of life
13:00 — Care communities: how support raises foster family retention from 50% to 98%
14:16 — Kids in the river: moving from crisis response to prevention
16:49 — The scope of the crisis: Iowa has 30% more foster care calls than available homes
19:46 — What is The Table Project? Faith-based, pre-licensure foster care training
24:06 — How to get involved
Resources
- Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
- The Table Project — TableProject.org
- Lunch and Learn — August 16th at Cornerstone (RSVP Here)
- Wildwood Collective
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In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark and Emily introduce 21 Days of Prayer, a church-wide season of focused, kingdom-centered prayer leading into the fall semester. They talk through why prayer matters even though God already knows our needs, what makes "kingdom-centered intercession" different from ordinary requests, and practical boosters to help sustain a rich prayer life.
Episode Highlights
00:39 — Casting the vision of 21 Days of Prayer
02:08 — Setting aside focused seasons of prayer, like fasting, to tune the heart
03:13 — Why pray if God already knows our needs? Three reasons: for God, for us, and for movement
05:06 — Introducing the 21 Days of Prayer tradition at Cornerstone
06:32 — Guarding against self-centered prayer by praying for the nations
07:13 — Types of prayer in the Psalms and the shift toward kingdom-centered intercession
08:12 — Kingdom-centered intercession: praying boldly in the authority of Jesus
09:34 — A simple pattern: kingdom authority plus a specific need
11:18 — How specific should our prayers be?
12:23 — Praying by name and by place to make prayer concrete
15:36 — Four prayer boosters: fasting, walking, community, and timing
20:05 — How to join 21 Days of Prayer and get daily text prompts
Resources
- Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
- Receive 21 Days of Prayer Prompts: Text 'PRAY' to 515-232-5488
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In the final part of the Sins We Tolerate series, Mark and Emily tackle a sin so common we barely notice it: the sins of the tongue. They unpack why our words are never neutral, always spilling out of what's really in our hearts, walk through a practical four-question test for evaluating what we say, and point to the only real hope for taming something James says is more untamable than a wild animal.
Episode Highlights
01:18 — Introducing today's topic: sins of the tongue
02:00 — Defining sins of the tongue: the wide range of speech Proverbs addresses
03:26 — From criticism and gossip to slander: sins of the tongue rooted in pride
03:42 — James 3: the tongue as a "world of unrighteousness," harder to tame than any wild animal
04:24 — Life and death are in the power of the tongue: how words make and break relationships
06:49 — Remembering the gospel: our words are the overflow of the heart (Luke 6:45)
08:03 — The "full cup" analogy: whatever is inside spills out when we're jostled
10:49 — The hope of the gospel: becoming people whose words reflect Christ, even under pressure
13:34 — The "Can I Say That?" test: is it true, is it helpful, is it humble, is it wise?
17:31 — Real-life application: parenting teenagers and building up a spouse's dreams
21:28 — Fleeing sins of the tongue: fear of the Lord and giving an account for every careless word
24:38 — Practices to feed the spirit: praising, praying, and singing out loud
26:11 — Mark's lifetime goal to speak fewer words every year
27:07 — Closing thoughts: four respectable sins, one gospel invitation to change
Resources
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- Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges
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In this episode of the Equip Podcast, part of the Sins We Tolerate series, Mark and Emily turn to sloth, the "sister sin" to gluttony. They define sloth not simply as laziness, but as neglecting the work God has assigned, then offer practical, gospel-rooted ways to move from sloth toward diligent, faithful work.
Episode Highlights
00:59 — Sloth introduced as a sister sin to gluttony
01:15 — Defining sloth: more than laziness, it's neglecting duties God has assigned
02:00 — Ephesians 2 and the tension between grace and good works
03:10 — Giving your best to the useless and your worst to the useful
03:22 — Proverbs 26 and the sluggard's excuses
04:40 — Busy but lazy: the example of Mary and Martha
07:24 — Work isn't a curse — toil is; Jesus as the perfect model of a worker
09:37 — "Saved by works" vs. "saved to work"
14:57 — Feeding the spirit: the five C's of calling
16:22 — AI, dystopian fiction, and WALL-E as a picture of sloth
19:58 — An accountability tool: tracking every fifteen minutes
Resources
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In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark flips the script, handing the mic to Emily Jensen to walk through the third entry in their series on hidden, respectable sins: gluttony. Far from the exaggerated stereotype most of us picture, Emily unpacks why this sin is far more common, subtle, and spiritually dangerous than we think, and how the gospel gives us a better way forward.
Episode Highlights
00:28 — Introducing the series on hidden, respectable sins and the topic of gluttony
01:49 — Why the modern stereotype of gluttony misses the mark
02:07 — How the church fathers, reformers, and puritans defined gluttony: being ruled by your appetite
02:45 — Introducing the FRESH acronym: five forms of gluttony from Gregory the Great via Dr. DeYoung
03:55 — Fastidiously: the gluttony of delicacy and over-fussiness about food
05:13 — Sumptuously: eating for maximum satisfaction and strategically hoarding the best portion
06:26 — Ravenously, excessively, and hastily: the three ways gluttony shows up in how we eat
09:06 — The biblical case against gluttony: 1 Corinthians 6:12, Philippians 3:19, and what it means to be mastered by an appetite
10:15 — Food as a good gift from God — and why guilt isn't the goal
11:20 — How gluttony fits into the bigger picture: a battle between flesh and spirit
13:35 — The marriage supper of the Lamb, the shadowlands, and keeping food in its right place
15:26 — How to starve the sin: study it, hate it, flee it, confess it
16:32 — Hating gluttony: looking at where it leads historically and in your own health
18:00 — Fleeing and confessing: practical strategies and why community matters
21:15 — Feeding the spirit: food neutrality, thanksgiving, and the antidote to gluttony
23:26 — Closing thoughts: gluttony as a gateway sin and a window into deeper appetite disorders
Resources:
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In this special Fourth of July episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark reflects on patriotism, love of country, and what it means for Christians to hold citizenship in heaven while living as faithful residents on earth. Turning to Jeremiah's letter to the exiles in Babylon, he unpacks what it looks like to genuinely love your country, work for its good, and offer honest critique, all without confusing any earthly nation, including America, with the Kingdom of God.
Episode Highlights
00:27 — Setting up a Fourth of July reflection on patriotism and dual citizenship
01:09 — Personal memories of Fourth of July growing up in Sheldon and Slater, Iowa
02:51 — Gratitude for America's freedoms, "for all her flaws"
03:14 — Naming the tension between heavenly and earthly citizenship
04:02 — Turning to Jeremiah 29 as a guiding text on exile and citizenship
04:31 — Context: Jeremiah's letter to Israelites exiled in Babylon
06:20 — The exiles' dilemma: how do you relate to the kingdom that conquered you?
07:22 — Jeremiah's command: "pursue the well-being of the city"
08:24 — Why pray for Babylon's good: "when it thrives, you will thrive"
08:46 — God's promise to restore His people after seventy years
10:12 — Applying the picture: citizens of heaven, temporary residents on earth
11:04 — Practical instructions: build, plant, and work for the good
11:29 — Clarifying what Christian nationalism actually means
13:04 — A discerning eye toward the flaws of any human nation
13:53 — Daniel's example: working for Babylon's good without compromising conviction
14:56 — Applying it to America: gratitude, contribution, and good citizenship
17:03 — Unafraid to both love America and critique her flaws
17:26 — A simple Fourth of July exhortation: be a participant, not just a critic
18:34 — Closing blessing: "God bless America, but even so, come, Lord Jesus"
Resources
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In this episode, Mark and Emily kick off a brand new series called Since We Tolerate, a look at the "respectable sins" Christians often overlook or excuse. They start with one of the most culturally relevant: judgment. Drawing from Romans 14, Mark unpacks how Christians can fall into a pattern of casting judgment on brothers and sisters in areas where scripture doesn't demand a single answer, and what it looks like to pursue edifying love instead.
Episode Highlights
00:34 — Introducing the new series: Since We Tolerate and the idea of "respectable sins"
01:13 — Why Christians often tackle the obvious sins but miss the subtle ones
01:57 — The framework for the series: a four-part process for killing sin
03:26 — Defining the process: remember the gospel, remember your identity, starve the sin, feed the spirit
05:13 — Introducing the sin of judgment and its grounding in Romans 14
06:12 — The Jewish-Gentile tension in the early church as the original context for Romans 14
08:10 — What makes a matter "gray" — and why gray doesn't mean unimportant
10:26 — Judgementalism as a "crowning vice of modernity," amplified by social media and cable news
13:33 — When judgment is right: distinguishing disputed matters from clear biblical teaching
17:00 — Diagnosing a judgmental heart: the BAM vs. WAM test (Best Available Motive vs. Worst Available Motive)
21:28 — Practical steps to starve the sin: study it, hate it, flee it, confess it
27:00 — Feeding the spirit: cultivating edifying love as the antidote to judgment
30:34 — A preview of the next episode: gluttony
Resources
- Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges: Purchase
- Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
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Emily Jensen sits down with Simeon Bell to talk about Citizens Church, a church he and his team are planting in Columbia, South Carolina. Simeon shares the unexpected timeline change that has his family moving this August, the vision behind the Citizens Church name rooted in Ephesians 2:19, and why Columbia is exactly where God is calling them.
Episode Highlights
00:27 — Simeon Bell and the Citizens Church story
01:13 — An unexpected timeline change: Simeon's family is now moving to Columbia this August instead of January 2027
02:18 — How a local Columbia church reached out and accelerated the timeline — and what that partnership looks like
03:20 — Who's going: 31 members headed to Columbia
03:52 — How Simeon's years leading Cornerstone Youth equipped him for church planting
05:50 — The meaning behind the name "Citizens Church" and its roots in Ephesians 2:19
07:50 — Citizens Church's five core motives: Spirit-filled, authentic community, purpose-driven, sacrificial living, and kingdom multiplication
07:59 — From motives to mission: preparing citizens for heaven by living faithfully on earth
13:41 — The 10-year vision: 500 members, five church plants, and a launch pad up the East Coast
14:29 — Why Columbia, South Carolina? The brokenness, the diversity, and the need
18:02 — Columbia's racial diversity and the vision for a multiethnic church rooted in Revelation 7:9
19:15 — The University of South Carolina campus: 40,000 students, under 5% reached with the gospel
20:04 — A surprising discovery: 52% of USC students come from the Northeast — the exact states Simeon has lived in
23:18 — How to support Citizens Church: give, go, pray — and why Simeon's biggest prayer request is holiness
25:58 — Simeon's gratitude for Cornerstone and what it means to be equipped and sent well
Resources
- Citizens Church: Pray, Give, or Go
- Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
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In this episode, Mark sits down with his friend and fellow pastor Shane Rothlisberger to tell the story of how the Acreage Church, a church plant in northeast Iowa, came to life in the most unexpected way. What began with a sick father, a family in need of community, and a living room livestream became something neither of them saw coming. Shane and Mark also discuss the spiritual state of rural Iowa and why it matters deeply for the future of the gospel.
Episode Highlights
00:26 — Introducing Shane Rothlisberger, pastor of the Acreage Church
01:39 — How a family crisis and a move to northeast Iowa set everything in motion
02:33 — Streaming Cornerstone from a living room
03:17 — Wrestling with whether to call it what it was: a church plant
04:26 — A moment in John 21 and Shane's calling to shepherd this flock
05:33 — Cornerstone's role as the sending church for the Acreage
06:00 — What a typical Sunday looks like at the Acreage Church today
07:17 — Using Cornerstone's teaching series, one week behind, and how Shane contextualizes it
09:31 — The spiritual landscape of rural Iowa: overchurched but unreached, and how that's shifted
11:06 — A generational turnover: from cultural Christianity to irrelevance
13:22 — The decline of mainline denominational churches in rural communities
15:16 — Faithful pastors in rural Iowa stretched thin across multiple congregations
16:13 — Easter at the Acreage: 175 people, four baptisms, and lives changed
17:26 — Running out of room, and what a glorious problem that is
18:28 — What Cornerstone is praying about next: rural church planting as a growing vision
19:16 — "We didn't even pray for this", and what that stirs up for what God might do intentionally
20:00 — A call to pray for rural Iowa and the harvest waiting there
Resources
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In this third installment of the "Ask Mark Anything" series, Emily puts Mark on the spot with questions submitted by listeners. From the ethics of swearing to conspiracy theories, waiting on God to Greek life, Mark tackles a wide range of real-life questions with pastoral honesty, biblical grounding, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Episode Highlights
01:57 — Is swearing just part of sports culture, even for Christians?
12:15 — What does it actually look like to wait on the Lord?
21:07 — Should college students consider Greek life?
27:51 — How should Christians think about conspiracy theories and trust in authority?
Resources
- Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
- The Reason for God by Tim Keller
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Mark and Emily dig into one of the most practically important, and often misunderstood, topics in the Christian life: church membership. From what the Bible actually says about it, to the common ditches people fall into, to how a large church like Cornerstone keeps track of its people, Mark offers pastoral clarity and honesty on why formal membership matters for every believer.
Episode Highlights
02:58 — What is church membership, biblically? Where do we even find it in Scripture?
07:36 — Common ditches: individualism, the "marriage to a church" extreme, and church hopping
09:52 — The two-way promises involved in church membership — what members commit to, and what elders commit back
11:00 — State church vs. free church: why the American context changes how we think about leaving a church
19:14 — How to know when it might be time to leave a church — and how to do it well
27:45 — How does a church the size of Cornerstone actually keep track of its members?
Resources
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In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark sits down with Troy Nesbitt, founding pastor of Cornerstone Church and the man who started Salt Company in 1987. Troy reflects on what it looks like to navigate the final quarter of life with faithfulness and joy.
Episode Highlights:
00:27 — Introducing Troy Nesbitt: founding pastor, Salt Company pioneer, and mentor to Mark
01:33 — Entering the "final quarter" of life at 63 — and what that actually means
03:09 — Why Troy handed off lead pastor responsibilities earlier than most
03:50 — The principle: pastors reach a decade either side of themselves — nobody gets the third decade
05:39 — Retirement vs. reallocation: a biblical framework for the final season
06:43 — From the work stage to the wisdom stage: what that shift actually looks like
08:12 — The hardest thing about transitioning out of authority — and what a wise leader does instead
11:31 — How cheerleaders empower leaders: the gift of being believed in
13:12 — The NCAA study: why grandparents are athletes' best memories, not dads on the ride home
15:00 — Relating to adult kids who are now parents themselves: the "counsel if asked" rule
16:27 — "Visiting Friday": Troy's weekly habit of sitting with his 88-year-old parents
18:25 — Caring for aging parents as part of finishing well — even when it's hard
23:14 — Troy's vision for the years ahead: more prayer, more coaching, more of less
Resources
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Mark sits down with Mitchell Johnson, a church planter being sent out from Cornerstone to launch The Way Church in Austin, Texas. Mitchell shares his remarkable story of growing up in New Orleans, surviving Hurricane Katrina, a crisis of suicidal despair in high school, and ultimately finding faith in Jesus at Texas Tech University. The conversation traces how God used brokenness, mentors, and years of ministry experience to equip Mitchell to plant a church in one of America's most spiritually searching cities.
Episode Highlights
00:27 — Introducing Mitchell Johnson and his connection to Cornerstone Church
00:58 — The Way Church: launching in Austin, Texas on September 13th
01:22 — Getting to know Mitchell: a peek behind the scenes before the ministry talk
01:50 — Growing up in New Orleans: family background, divorce, and the Lower Ninth Ward
02:51 — Mitchell's mom goes to prison — and he finds out on his own at age eight
03:42 — Life in one of New Orleans's most dangerous neighborhoods
04:12 — Hurricane Katrina hits: staying in the Lower Ninth Ward without evacuating
05:40 — Trapped for four days, rescued by boat and helicopter, and arriving in Houston at age 12
06:25 — Mitchell's grandmother: a model of faith in the middle of the storm
07:44 — Depression, anxiety, and a suicidal crisis in high school
08:55 — A gold cross on a rearview mirror and the moment everything changed
09:28 — Coming to faith at Texas Tech University and beginning to run after Jesus
12:18 — Mark reflects on Mitchell's infectious joy in the Lord
13:40 — Ministry at Redeemer Church in Lubbock and the mentors who shaped him
15:35 — Being handed the college pastor role at 23 and stepping into leadership
17:33 — Wrestling with the call to full-time ministry and what shifted
18:11 — Moving to Austin Stone and six years of ministry at UT Austin
19:51 — The Way Church: mission, vision, and the launch plan for fall 2026
20:35 — Austin as a city: culture, spiritual climate, and why a new church is needed
22:54 — Reaching the high rises, the alleyways, and the dorm rooms of Austin
24:34 — John 13:35 and the heart of what The Way Church wants to be
25:06 — Celebrating what God has done and what He's about to do
25:49 — How to find, follow, and support The Way Church online
Resources
Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
The Way Church Austin: thewaychurchaustin.org
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Mark tackles one of the most avoided conversations in the Christian life: how do we approach health, medical care, and dying in a way that reflects a biblical worldview? With honesty and care, he challenges listeners to stop prolonging death and start pursuing a life of flourishing, all the way to the end.
Episode Highlights
00:27 — Introducing the topic: end-of-life health and the final decades of life
01:46 — The technology that prolongs death, not life — and why Christians need to think carefully about it
04:43 — Three principles for approaching end-of-life health as a Christian
05:20 — Principle 1: Stay healthy now — the four pillars of preventable disease
08:19 — The fifth pillar: social connection and why it matters more than most realize
10:25 — Principle 2: Doctor by decade — why your 40s approach shouldn't look like your 80s approach
12:52 — The shortage of geriatric doctors in America and what it means for you
14:31 — A personal story: Mark's dad, congestive heart failure, and asking hard questions about treatment
17:00 — Principle 3: Terminal illness, hospice, and palliative care — quality of life over length of life
19:20 — What hospice care actually is (and isn't) — and why Christians shouldn't fear it
21:33 — A firm word on euthanasia: the difference between dying well and ending life
22:19 — Closing call: have honest conversations with your family, your doctor, and your friends
Resources
- Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
- How to Make Disease Disappear by Rangan Chatterjee — practical framework for preventable disease
- Outlive by Peter Attia — a deeper dive into longevity and healthspan
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Mark tackles one of the most practical (and often avoided) topics in the Christian life: what does faithful stewardship look like in the final season of life? Drawing from Scripture and real conversations with retirees, Mark offers biblical principles and concrete wisdom for navigating end-of-life finances, inheritance, and Kingdom generosity.
Episode Highlights
00:27 — Introducing the topic: end-of-life finances, inheritance, and kingdom-centered giving
01:00 — Two North Stars: all money belongs to God; leaving a legacy has biblical priority
02:33 — Why most people want to be generous but struggle with the mechanism
03:31 — Four financial buckets retirees commonly fall into
07:50 — The Macedonian and Corinthian principles: everyone gives something, but not the same something
09:36 — Applying biblical proportionality to each financial scenario
14:31 — The $85 trillion baby boomer wealth transfer — and why Christians can't be absent
16:04 — End-of-life medical expenses: what the numbers actually look like
17:04 — "We are taking longer to die" — why Christians should pursue flourishing living, not slow dying
21:33 — Three options for covering long-term care costs
24:19 — Inheritance principles: it's not only monetary, and money amplifies character
27:48 — Treating the church as "another child" and giving in strategic stages
30:19 — Kingdom generosity: capping personal spending and investing the rest for God's purposes
35:22 — Final word: seek first the Kingdom, trust God's provision, open your hands
Resources
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Summer is one of the most enjoyable seasons of the year, but it can also be one of the most spiritually distracting. In this episode, Mark and Emily talk about how to approach the summer months with intentionality through the Spiritual Workout Plan. This conversation offers a practical ways to stay rooted in Christ during a season that often pulls people away from consistency and challenges listeners to pursue depth, not just rest.
Episode Highlights
00:35 — Why summer can be both life-giving and spiritually distracting
01:05 — The goal: approaching summer with intentionality, not drift
02:04 — Building a plan for Scripture reading during the summer months
03:56 — Why spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident
05:56 — Reflection from past rhythms (Lent) and how they shape future habits
07:57 — Creating a “punch list” for spiritual growth
09:57 — The importance of accountability and doing this with others
12:01 — Key components of the Spiritual Workout Plan
14:10 — Finding practical and creative ways to stay consistent
15:55 — Adapting rhythms to fit the unique pace of summer
Resources
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In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark is joined by Brent and Tori Haverkamp to talk about the “fall” season of life: midlife and beyond. They talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with this stage, including career pressures, shifting priorities, anxiety, and the process of learning to trust God more deeply.
Episode Highlights
00:27 — Introducing Brent and Tori Haverkamp and the “fall” season of life
01:00 — What defines midlife and how this season feels different
02:15 — The pressure to perform and achieve in earlier seasons
04:56 — Career success, identity, and the hidden costs of striving
07:23 — How ambition and drive can shape (and strain) life
09:46 — Shifting priorities and re-evaluating what really matters
11:51 — The role of mindset and internal pressure in midlife
13:50 — Anxiety, fear, and the emotional weight of this season
15:54 — Family, responsibility, and the complexity of midlife decisions
18:09 — Recognizing God’s work even in difficult or unclear seasons
20:10 — The danger of being too exhausted to enjoy life
22:37 — Letting go of control and trusting God more fully
25:03 — How God uses messy seasons to shape deeper faith
27:10 — Processing suffering, pain, and hardship with a biblical lens
29:21 — Moments that redefine perspective and deepen trust
31:39 — Gratitude and learning to be present in the moment
33:48 — Looking back and seeing God’s faithfulness over time
Resources
- Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
- "Falling Upward" by Richard Rohr
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Mark is joined by his wife, Crystal, to talk about the “summer” season of life: young adulthood, marriage, and building a life marked by faithfulness. Through stories and wisdom, they reflect on navigating relationships, finances, work, and spiritual growth in the early years of adulthood.
Episode Highlights
00:26 — Introducing Crystal and the focus on the “summer” season of life
01:00 — Transitioning from youth to adulthood and new responsibilities
02:49 — How God led their early adult decisions and direction
04:20 — Early marriage realities and learning to grow together
05:38 — Navigating uncertainty and figuring life out in real time
06:58 — Wrestling with unknowns and trusting God in the process
08:19 — Financial realities and learning how to live within limits
09:32 — Making practical decisions about lifestyle and affordability
10:54 — Advice for those entering adulthood and learning from others
12:10 — Early financial decisions and stewardship (saving, working, planning)
13:31 — Balancing work, life, and long-term direction
14:51 — How cultural expectations shape decisions about life and family
16:13 — The role of community and learning from others in similar stages
17:38 — Choosing faithfulness over drifting or “messing around” in this season
18:51 — Living intentionally for the Lord in everyday decisions
20:09 — The danger of lack of intentionality in early adulthood
21:16 — Trusting God’s timing and provision
22:33 — Recognizing God’s kindness and guidance along the way
23:43 — Final reflection: life as a gift from God to steward well
Resources
- Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
- "How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him" by Ann Wilson
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In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark is joined by high school seniors Brenna Van Cleave and his son Owen for a conversation about what it looks like to grow in wisdom during the “spring” season of life. As part of a broader series on the seasons of life, this episode focuses on youth and the unique challenges young people face today.
Through an honest and practical conversation, they explore what it means to pursue godliness in a digital world shaped by smartphones, social media, and constant connectivity. With insight for both students and parents, this episode offers a window into how the next generation is learning to follow Jesus with wisdom and intentionality.
Episode Highlights
00:27 — Introducing Brenna and Owen
00:54 — The “seasons of life” series and youth as the springtime of life
01:49 — Giving parents a window into what it’s like to be a teenager today
02:53 — Where teenagers actually find godly wisdom
03:36 — Big questions, youth leaders, and the people who shaped their faith
04:49 — Why being invited into someone’s life matters as much as Bible study
06:57 — Choosing close friends who are growing in godliness
07:41 — Friendship and how peers shape the stories of your life
10:57 — Looking ahead to college and the challenge of finding the right people
14:40 — Social media, texting, and how digital communication can be harmful
16:41 — Why some teenagers are trying to step back from social media
18:25 — The dating scene in high school and how it feels different now
22:54 — How young people hear dating advice and future family wisdom
24:11 — The “anxious generation” and fear of failure
26:06 — Why young people need real community that pushes them toward growth
28:39 — What Brenna and Owen would say to younger students about choosing a path
30:48 — Final reflections on how to seek wisdom from Scripture, mentors, sermons, and podcasts
Resources
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In this episode, Mark and Emily talk through how Christians should think about war in a world filled with conflict. Looking at Scripture and ideas like just war theory, they explore how believers can pursue peace while still understanding the role of justice and government.
Episode Highlights
00:30 — Introducing the topic: how Christians should think about war
01:19 — Where war comes from: not part of God’s original design
02:25 — Sin’s effects: broken relationships that lead to conflict
03:38 — Jesus as the Prince of Peace and the restoration of all things
04:49 — Christians as peacemakers in a fallen world
05:19 — The role of government and authority in a broken world
07:39 — Romans 13: the government’s responsibility to wield authority
09:02 — Introduction to just war theory
13:42 — Just causes: protection, justice, and preventing evil
14:20 — Who can declare war? Why individuals cannot
15:09 — Considering long-term consequences before entering war
16:27 — Conduct in war: restraint, proportionality, and discrimination
17:21 — Is there a “loving” way to wage war?
21:05 — Evaluating modern conflicts through a biblical framework
24:34 — The dangers of distance in modern warfare
27:11 — A call to pray for peace, not just outcomes
29:51 — The ultimate hope: Christ will bring lasting peace
31:02 — Praying for revival, not just regime change
Resources
- Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
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What does a godly marriage actually look like?
In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Emily sits down with Steve Jones, Executive Director of Ministries and a licensed mental health counselor, to talk about God’s design for marriage. Drawing from both Scripture and real-life counseling experience, Steve reframes marriage not as a checklist of spiritual habits, but as a deep, lifelong partnership marked by friendship, formation, and intentional pursuit.
Episode Highlights
00:27 — Introducing Steve Jones and the focus on marriage
01:21 — The Marriage Experience and why this conversation matters
02:11 — Setting the vision: What is a “godly marriage”?
02:54 — Moving beyond surface-level answers (Bible reading, prayer, etc.)
03:10 — Returning to God’s design for marriage
03:19 — Genesis 2: God’s purpose—companionship, partnership, and friendship
03:45 — The meaning of “helper” (ezer): not assistant, but strong partner
04:02 — Marriage as a unique, one-flesh friendship
04:10 — A key question: What is the condition of your friendship?
04:54 — Marriage as a relationship that forms and shapes you over time
06:30 — The difference between living as roommates vs. intentional partners
09:15 — Why communication breakdowns often trace back to deeper issues
12:40 — Identifying common “pinch points” in marriage
16:20 — The role of self-awareness and humility in a healthy marriage
20:10 — Practical steps toward growth: pursuing one another intentionally
24:00 — Final encouragement: marriage as a lifelong process of formation
Resources
- The Marriage Experience Session Recordings
- Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
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In this special Easter episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark walks through the historical and biblical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. He explores why the resurrection is not just a matter of faith, but a claim rooted in real events, eyewitness testimony, and early Christian conviction.
Episode Highlights
00:30 — Setting the context: Easter week and the importance of the resurrection
00:59 — Why Christians revisit the evidence for the resurrection every year
01:45 — Turning to 1 Corinthians 15 as a foundational text
01:57 — The early creed: death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus
03:13 — The resurrection as the center of the Christian message
06:49 — Eyewitnesses to the resurrection of Jesus
08:12 — The gospel accounts as historical sources
10:12 — The resurrection as a real historical event, not just a spiritual idea
12:24 — Early Christian belief grounded in real testimony
14:18 — The reliability of the New Testament documents
16:17 — The uniqueness of the resurrection story
20:44 — Could the resurrection have been made up?
22:52 — Why the resurrection still matters today
Resources
- Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online
- The Reason for God by Tim Keller
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In the final episode of the Men & Women series, Mark and Emily respond to questions submitted by listeners throughout the series. These questions explore how the biblical vision for men and women plays out in everyday life, the church, and broader society.
Episode Highlights:
00:29 — Launching the final Q&A episode of the Men & Women series
00:56 — Theological triage: where debates about men and women fit in gospel importance
01:34 — When gender theology becomes a dividing line between churches
03:04 — Can a Christian attend a church with a woman pastor?
03:34 — How gender debates often reveal deeper views about Scripture
05:57 — Historical arguments about women in the early church
07:07 — Understanding the role women played in early Christianity
08:41 — Should biblical distinctions influence leadership outside the church?
09:10 — Authority structures in the home and church
10:44 — Questions about military service and physical standards
13:42 — Interpreting difficult passages like “women saved through childbearing”
17:40 — Questions about modesty and gender distinction in clothing
22:31 — What actually counts as a pastoral role in the church?
23:12 — Can women lead communion or baptize?
27:03 — Final reflections on honoring and encouraging women in the church
Resources:
• Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
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In Part 3 of the Men & Women series, Mark and Emily turn to the tensions and misunderstandings that often arise in conversations about gender. After exploring the biblical definitions and distinctions between men and women, this episode addresses the ways those ideas can be distorted both inside and outside the church.
Episode Highlights:
00:27 — Entering Part 3 of the Men & Women series: addressing the dangers
00:37 — Why discussions about gender often become controversial
00:58 — A core principle: danger arises whenever we push against God’s created order
01:02 — Starting with the church: how these debates affect Christian communities
01:49 — The “slippery slope” fear that any flexibility leads to abandoning biblical teaching
02:40 — The risk of rigid or reactionary complementarian cultures
03:38 — A serious pastoral concern: when churches fail to protect women in harmful situations
04:36 — Cultural trends like “tradwife” conversations and their influence on Christian discussions
05:49 — How complementarian ideas can sometimes be misused or weaponized
07:26 — A different vision: cultivating a culture of pursuit rather than mere permission
08:18 — Encouraging men and women to actively use their gifts in the life of the church
16:00 — The cultural pressures shaping modern conversations about gender
19:48 — Holding biblical conviction while still loving people who disagree
Resources:
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In Part 2 of the Men & Women series, Mark and Emily move from definitions to distinctions. After establishing in the previous episode that men and women share equal dignity as image-bearers of God, this conversation explores how scripture describes meaningful differences between male and female.
Episode Highlights:
00:27 — Returning to the Men & Women series and recapping the foundation from Part 1
00:43 — Moving from definitions to distinctions between men and women
00:59 — Genesis 1 recap: male and female created by God
01:05 — Genesis 2: the first distinction between man and woman in creation
02:30 — Opening Ephesians 5 to understand how the New Testament addresses gender roles
03:55 — Paul’s teaching about order and relationships within the church
06:20 — Why biblical distinctions are grounded in creation, not merely cultural context
08:40 — Avoiding stereotypes while still acknowledging real differences
11:15 — Women as vital partners in the gospel mission
13:00 — Biological and relational realities that shape how men and women engage the world
17:58 — Ephesians 5 and the vision for marriage and the household
22:45 — Final reminder: Christ is the ultimate authority over men and women alike
Resources:
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Mark and Emily begin a new series exploring what the Bible teaches about men and women. At a time when questions about gender, identity, and roles dominate cultural conversations, they return to the opening pages of scripture to establish a biblical foundation.
Episode Highlights:
00:27 — Introducing a new series: Men & Women
00:46 — Why conversations about gender keep resurfacing in both culture and the church
01:27 — Gender as part of God’s created order, not merely a social construct
02:11 — Series roadmap: foundations, distinctions, dangers, and a Q&A episode
03:12 — “Men are from Mars, women are from Venus?” — where many gender conversations begin
03:18 — Starting point: men and women are more alike than we often assume
03:37 — Most commands in Scripture apply to all image-bearers, not just one gender
03:55 — Why Genesis 1 must shape our understanding of gender
05:00 — Equal dignity as image-bearers of God, with distinctions that follow
05:36 — The “pyramid” framework: creature vs. creator, human vs. animal, adult vs. child
07:38 — A biblical summary: masculinity as strength to serve, femininity as beauty that brings life
11:00 — Biological differences and why even secular science recognizes them
13:01 — How biological realities shape how men and women show up in relationships and society
17:00 — Why separating biology from identity pushes against God’s created order
21:40 — Final takeaway: the Bible consistently affirms that men and women are different by design
Resources:
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In this episode, Mark recaps his recent lecture at Iowa State University, reflecting on the growing problem of political tribalism in America and calling Christians to a distinctly different posture: rooted in conviction, civility, and faithful presence.
Episode Highlights
00:00 — Introduction and context: Recapping the Iowa State University lecture
01:52 — A flyover of the talk: Anxiety, anger, and political tribalism
02:06 — The central appeal: Learning how to disagree without dehumanizing
02:58 — A disturbing example: Political violence and the celebration of hatred
04:02 — Diagnosing the moment: Living in an “age of anxiety”
04:15 — Mark Sayers and the “gray zone”: Cultural transition and moral confusion
05:15 — The clash between post-Christian culture and the values of the Kingdom of God
13:01 — The university as a training ground for citizenship and civility
13:20 — The absence of viewpoint diversity and the danger of intellectual tribalism
21:00 — The call to Christian faithfulness: Being loyal first to Christ our King
Resources:
- We Need to Disagree: The Importance of Honesty and Debate in an Age of Political Tribalism (Please note: This recording will remain live until March 2, 2026)
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
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Lent isn’t about giving something up, but about cultivating something deeper.
In this episode, Mark casts vision for the Lenten season and explains why fasting is a historic and biblical rhythm for followers of Jesus. From churning up the soil of the heart to aligning ourselves with the ancient church, Mark walks through both the theology behind Lent and the plan Cornerstone will follow together.
Episode Highlights
00:27 — Introducing Lent and the vision for this season
01:14 — Jesus assumes his followers will fast
02:08 — “Break up the fallow ground” (Hosea 10:12)
02:48 — Lent connects us to the ancient church
03:21 — The 40-day rhythm of fasting & feasting
06:26 — Introducing the Lent Bookmark and weekly plan
08:00 — Overview of the seven weekly fasts
08:34 — Weekly communion throughout Lent
13:31 — Scripture memory: Philippians 2
14:51 — Final encouragement: Now is the time to seek the Lord
Resources
- Text 'LENT' to 515-329-3343 to sign up for weekly reminders plus daily Holy Week readings and videos to guide you through this season.
- Cornerstone Church Lent Resources
- Lent Bookmark & Weekly Plan
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
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What does faithfulness look like as artificial intelligence becomes a normal part of everyday life? In Part 3 of this series, Mark Vance and Emily Jensen focus on practical wisdom—how Christians can use AI responsibly without outsourcing discernment, formation, or trust to technology.
This conversation centers on limits: why AI should remain a tool rather than a guide, how dependence subtly shapes our spiritual habits, and why Christian maturity requires presence, patience, and embodied wisdom in an increasingly automated world.
Episode Highlights
00:46 — Framing the conversation: living faithfully as Christians amid rapid technological change
01:53 — Everyday AI usage and how quickly dependence can form
03:14 — The danger of outsourcing thinking, discernment, and wisdom
05:02 — Why AI can assist productivity but cannot shape character
07:18 — Formation happens through presence, not efficiency
09:41 — The spiritual cost of convenience we rarely notice
12:06 — Why Christian growth requires friction, struggle, and patience
14:38 — AI as a tool, not a teacher or authority
17:05 — Discernment as a learned habit, not a technological feature
19:44 — How embodied community resists technological isolation
22:31 — The church’s responsibility to form people, not compete with tools
25:06 — Holding a posture of confidence rather than fear
27:26 — Final encouragement: use technology wisely, know its limits, trust Christ
Resources
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
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How should Christians think about the ethical limits of artificial intelligence, and where should wisdom, restraint, and responsibility come into play? In Part 2 of this series, Mark Vance and Emily Jensen move from foundations to application, exploring the moral, ethical, and spiritual questions AI raises for individuals, churches, and society.
This episode focuses on discernment: how Christians can engage emerging technology without fear, cynicism, or blind optimism. Mark and Emily discuss limits, unintended consequences, and why Christian wisdom must be shaped by Scripture.
Episode Highlights
00:00 — Why Christians need more than excitement or fear when talking about AI
01:04 — Recap of Part 1 and why ethics must follow theology
02:28 — The difference between technological capability and moral permission
04:11 — Why “we can” doesn’t mean “we should”
06:02 — Human limits as a gift, not a flaw
07:46 — How AI subtly reshapes our understanding of work, creativity, and value
10:03 — Convenience, automation, and the danger of moral laziness
12:21 — Loving your neighbor in an age of powerful technology
15:04 — Why wisdom requires slowing down rather than keeping up
17:36 — The church’s role in forming people, not just reacting to tools
20:11 — Discernment as a spiritual discipline, not a personality trait
22:48 — Where Christians should draw lines
25:14 — Hope rooted in Christ, not technological progress
Resources
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How should Christians think about artificial intelligence—and what does faithfulness look like in a rapidly changing technological world? Mark Vance is joined by Emily Jensen to begin a thoughtful, theological conversation about artificial intelligence. Rather than reacting with fear or hype, they explore how Christians can approach AI with wisdom, discernment, and confidence in God’s design for humanity.
Mark and Emily discuss why AI raises deeper questions about personhood, creativity, work, and trust, and why technology should be evaluated through a biblical lens rather than cultural panic. This first episode lays the groundwork for understanding AI as a tool—one that can shape society for good or ill depending on how it’s formed, governed, and used—and prepares listeners for a deeper ethical and theological discussion in Part 2.
Episode Highlights
00:29 — Introduction to the conversation on artificial intelligence
01:11 — Why AI raises big questions for Christians
02:20 — Why the AI conversation isn’t just about technology, but about humanity
03:37 — Cultural anxiety around AI and where that fear comes from
04:38 — The theological heart of the issue: what makes humans unique
05:50 — Why the world AI is shaping isn’t the world Scripture describes
06:51 — Tracing where modern AI ideas come from historically
08:02 — Pulling back the curtain: what AI is (and isn’t) actually doing
21:42 — Everyday examples of AI already shaping our lives
22:54 — The real question AI forces us to ask about meaning and value
24:00 — Convenience, automation, and the tradeoffs we rarely notice
25:56 — Why efficiency alone can’t define what’s good
26:54 — Where Christians should anchor their hope amid technological change
Resources
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In this bonus episode, Mark steps into a timely and emotionally charged topic surrounding immigration and ICE, not to offer political commentary, but to pastorally apply biblical truth to a complex cultural moment.
Episode Highlights
00:39 — Referencing the Minneapolis clashes and ICE-related tensions
00:53 — Equip’s purpose: not political commentary, but pastoral discipleship
02:07 — Why the church must speak truth when culture fills the silence
03:10 — Applying biblical truth to emotionally charged public issues
04:32 — The danger of reacting purely from media narratives
06:05 — Government authority: what Scripture teaches about law and order
08:18 — Holding justice and compassion together biblically
10:44 — Why immigration conversations often oversimplify complex realities
13:27 — How Christians should think about protests, tensions, and public response
16:52 — Guarding our tone and witness in political conversations
19:34 — Loving neighbors without abandoning truth
22:11 — Avoiding partisan capture while remaining biblically faithful
24:58 — The church’s unique role: formation, prayer, and gospel clarity
27:40 — Final pastoral encouragement for humility and faithfulness
31:24 — A prayer for leaders and witnesses
Resources
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- The Briefing with Albert Mohler
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What actually makes a church healthy, and how should leaders think about growth without losing faithfulness?
In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark Vance is joined by Ryan Hill, an Elder at Cornerstone and the Executive Director of The Salt Network, for a wide-ranging conversation on church health, growth, leadership, and gospel clarity. Together, they explore the difference between churches that simply get bigger and churches that grow in healthy, sustainable ways.
Mark and Ryan talk through common misconceptions about church growth, the importance of gospel-centered vision, and why healthy churches don’t chase trends but cultivate spiritual vitality over time. They also discuss leadership development, member care, and how faithfulness to Jesus shapes every layer of church life, from Sunday mornings to long-term discipleship.
Episode Highlights
00:33 — Introducing Ryan Hill and framing the conversation on church health
01:31 — Church growth vs. church health: why they aren’t the same thing
02:41 — Why numbers, services, and attendance aren’t the true measure of success
03:52 — The gospel as the engine of long-term church health
05:09 — How leadership decisions shape culture and direction over time
06:29 — Healthy growth requires clarity, patience, and intentional structure
07:55 — Growth as a byproduct of health, not the goal itself
09:08 — Why people stay when they believe in the mission and vision
23:25 — Why healthy churches attract and sustain young people
24:45 — A burden for the lost as a defining mark of church health
27:08 — The weight and responsibility of church leadership
Resources
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
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What does it look like to be deeply rooted in Christ in a world of cultural chaos? In this Ask Mark Anything episode, Mark Vance responds to honest questions from the Cornerstone Church community about faithfulness in everyday life—especially when culture, technology, and suffering raise complex tensions.
From staying consistent in spiritual habits, to navigating social media and marketing with integrity, to honoring God in our vocations, Mark offers biblical wisdom that is both grounded and practical. The conversation also addresses deeply pastoral questions about grief, infants and intellectual disability, and how Christians can trust God’s goodness when Scripture doesn’t provide simple answers. The episode closes with a thoughtful discussion on artificial intelligence, urging believers to engage wisely—using technology as a tool that serves human flourishing rather than replacing it.
Episode Highlights
01:33 — What is delighting you about Jesus right now in your scripture reading?
05:17 — Is there a Christian way to do marketing and sales?
10:16 — Should we avoid social media?
12:41 — Is there a hierarchy of holiness in vocation? What should we be doing with our time and lives?
20:04 — How do we think about infants (or those with childlike cognitive ability) who die without being able to profess anything?
29:35 — Can AI be my doctor? Could AI be my counselor? How should Christians think about the everyday role AI plays in their life?
33:48 — What's the “monk vs. missionary” idea when it comes to AI and technology?
Resources
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- The Spring Spiritual Workout Plan
- God at Work — Gene Edward Veith
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What’s the difference between true revival and revivalism, and how should Christians respond when God seems to be stirring something fresh? Mark reflects on the Salt Company Conference and the broader signs of spiritual hunger he’s seeing among Gen Z. He explains why this moment is deeply encouraging, while also offering a needed distinction between revival and revivalism.
Mark draws from Iain Murray’s Revival and Revivalism and echoes a helpful framework often attributed to Tim Keller: in true revival, dead Christians come alive, sleepy Christians wake up, and non-Christians are converted. As he looks ahead, Mark shares both a fear and a hope: that momentum could drift toward big event “mountaintop moments,” or instead fuel a lasting renewal centered on the local church, discipleship, and church planting.
Episode Highlights
00:04 — What does it look like to be deeply rooted in Christ in a world of cultural chaos?
00:32 — Reflecting on Salt Company Conference and what God is doing through it
02:29 — Introducing the key question: revival vs. revivalism
05:03 — Defining revival: God’s Spirit igniting ordinary means of grace
06:06 — Defining revivalism: using human methods to produce extraordinary results
06:57 — Mark’s fear: momentum gets centered on big events and emotional moments
07:29 — Mark’s hope: a renewal movement that strengthens the local church
10:13 — The main point: God’s plan is the local church (not revival events)
15:43 — Luke 10:2: pray for laborers and for lasting fruit through church planting
Resources
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- Salt Company Conference: Listen to Sessions & Breakouts
- Revival and Revivalism — Iain Murray
- The Gospel Coalition — "It's Here: Gen-Z Revival Hits Campuses This Fall"
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As a new year approaches, how should Christians think about goals, habits, and productivity—without slipping into hustle culture or empty self-improvement?
In this episode, Mark offers a pastoral framework for goal setting that prioritizes faithfulness over frenzy. Rather than chasing vague resolutions or cultural pressure, he encourages listeners to think carefully about how they steward their time, energy, and attention as followers of Jesus. Drawing on biblical wisdom and pastoral experience, Mark contrasts surface-level goal setting with intentional rhythms that shape who we are becoming.
Mark also introduces the Spiritual Workout Plan (SWP) as a practical tool to help believers grow in grace through daily and weekly practices like Scripture reading, prayer, silence, and intentional rest. This episode invites listeners to move from pressure-driven productivity to Spirit-formed faithfulness as they plan for the year ahead.
Episode Highlights
00:00 — Why goal setting matters—and why most approaches fall short
02:12 — Faithfulness vs. hustle: rethinking success as a Christian
04:35 — Time, energy, and attention as spiritual stewardship
07:18 — The danger of vague resolutions and cultural pressure
09:50 — Forming rhythms instead of chasing outcomes
12:40 — Introducing the Spiritual Workout Plan (SWP): what it is and how it helps
15:22 — Daily and weekly practices that shape long-term faithfulness
18:10 — From discipline to delight: how habits form loves
21:05 — Planning your year with wisdom, margin, and dependence on grace
Resources
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- The Spring Spiritual Workout Plan
- James Clear, Atomic Habits
- Justin Whitmel Earley, Habits of the Household
- David Mathis, Habits of Grace
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How should Christians navigate real-life questions about faith, family, dating, and church differences—especially when Catholic and Protestant worlds overlap?
In this Q&A episode, Emily joins Mark to wrap up the “Why Protestantism?” series by moving from theology to wisdom. Mark responds to practical questions that surface after discussing Catholic and Protestant differences, particularly for those who grew up Catholic, have Catholic family members, or are navigating close relationships across traditions. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes starting with the gospel itself—personal faith in Christ—before addressing church affiliation, practices, or tradition.
Mark also tackles sensitive topics like honoring Catholic parents, engaging family conversations with humility, dating across theological traditions, and how to approach disagreements with both clarity and charity. He concludes by addressing questions about biblical authority and the Catholic canon, explaining how Protestants understand Scripture, canon formation, and the ongoing need for reform within the church. The episode closes with a hopeful reminder that Christian unity matters deeply, even as real differences remain.
Episode Highlights
00:00 — Introducing the Q&A: moving from theology to pastoral wisdom
02:00 — The foundational question: what truly saves a person?
03:30 — Can someone be a genuine Christian within the Catholic Church?
05:50 — When gospel clarity matters for spiritual growth and church health
06:45 — Honoring Catholic family members without compromising conviction
08:00 — “Show and tell” vs. “argue and yell”: a wiser approach to family conversations
10:05 — Dating across traditions: when differences become directional conflicts
11:00 — Mark’s 0–5 dating framework and why long-term direction matters
15:30 — Why Mark advises against serious dating between Catholics and Protestants
16:45 — Do Catholics have a different Bible? Understanding the Apocrypha
18:30 — How the church recognized Scripture—and why Protestants affirm sola Scriptura
23:40 — Learning from church history: where Protestant churches can drift too
26:00 — Why Protestantism allows for reform and self-correction
28:30 — The danger of trivializing worship and doctrine in modern evangelicalism
30:15 — Charity, clarity, and Christian unity in a secularizing culture
Resources
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- Gavin Ortlund, What It Means to Be Protestant (Truth Unites)
- Michael J. Kruger, Canon Revisited
- Michael J. Kruger, Christianity at the Crossroads
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If both Catholics and Protestants believe we’re saved by grace through Jesus Christ, why do they still disagree so sharply about the gospel—and how we actually receive it?
In this episode, Mark continues the “Why Protestantism?” series by focusing on how grace is applied to the believer. He explains how Roman Catholicism understands grace as being mediated through the Church’s sacramental system—especially baptism and the Eucharist—and why the sacraments are seen as the ordinary channels through which God dispenses saving grace. Using a vivid “pop machine” illustration, Mark unpacks how this shapes Catholic views of salvation, assurance, and the Christian life.
Mark then contrasts this with the Protestant conviction of sola fide—that we are justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, with the preached Word at the center. He highlights areas of real agreement with Roman Catholics (salvation by grace, the transforming work of the Spirit) while also showing where the systems diverge, especially on how grace is received. Finally, he explores how these differences show up in Sunday worship and why gospel clarity matters deeply for ordinary Christians.
Episode Highlights
00:00 — Intro to the Equip Podcast and the “Why Protestantism?” series recap
02:28 — Sacramental system vs sola fide and why gospel clarity is at stake
03:22 — Is the gospel present in Roman Catholicism? Where Protestants and Catholics genuinely agree
06:00 — Grace, transformation, and assurance: why Catholics don’t say “saved by works,” and where Protestants often misunderstand
09:37 — The “pop machine” illustration: how Catholic theology sees grace flowing through the Church and its sacraments
11:27 — Walking through the seven sacraments: initiation, healing, and service—and why baptism and Eucharist are central
15:49 — The Protestant response: sola fide, justification by faith alone, and sacraments as signs and seals rather than the source of saving grace
17:22 — Romans 10 and the primacy of the preached Word: faith comes by hearing, not by ritual performance
20:25 — Sunday in the pews: how a Catholic Mass and a Protestant service reveal two different centers—Eucharist vs sermon
21:53 — Why Mark believes the gospel is present but often unclear in Catholicism—and why personal faith in Christ must be emphasized
22:22 — Preview of next week’s Q&A with Emily Jensen: dating a Catholic, real-life conversations, and practicing clarity with charity
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- Gavin Ortlund, What It Means to Be Protestant (Truth Unites)
- Matthew Barrett, The Reformation as Renewal
- Michael Svigel, RetroChristianity: Reclaiming the Forgotten Faith
- Chad Van Dixhoorn (ed.), Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: A Reader’s Edition
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican)
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Advent is here, which means an opportunity to slow down, refocus, and remember who Christmas is really about. In this bonus episode, Mark Vance and Emily Jensen walk through why Advent matters, how this season forms us, and how families and individuals can use Cornerstone’s Advent Guide to cultivate simple, meaningful rhythms that point to Jesus.
They remind us that Advent isn’t about adding pressure or performing traditions, but about creating space to behold Christ: his first coming in humility and his promised return in glory. Whether Advent is brand-new for you or a longtime rhythm, this conversation will help you see the bigger picture of why waiting, hope, and intentional practices shape a deeper faith.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — Introduction and overview of the Cornerstone Advent Guide
- 01:41 — What Advent is and why Christians practice it in a post-Christian culture
- 04:28 — How the Advent Guide and Kids Connection help families engage with weekly themes
- 05:04 — Simple, realistic ways to weave Advent rhythms into everyday family life
- 10:51 — Navigating Santa, secular traditions, and keeping Christ central at Christmas
Resources:
- Digital Advent Guide: Download
- Advent at Cornerstone: Schedule and Resources
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
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Why do Catholics look to the Pope and the Magisterium for ultimate authority, while Protestants look to Scripture alone—and what does that mean for everyday faith?
Mark continues the “Why Protestantism?” series by examining the heart of the authority debate. He explains how Roman Catholicism understands the Pope, apostolic succession, sacred tradition, and the Magisterium, and why Catholics believe these provide an infallible guide for the Church. Mark then contrasts this with the Protestant conviction that the Bible alone is the final and sufficient authority for faith and life.
Mark explores where these two systems diverge, why the Reformers rejected papal infallibility, and how the question of authority shapes everything—from doctrine, to worship, to the clarity of the gospel itself. This episode sets the stage for next week’s focus on gospel clarity and why authority matters for every Christian.
Episode Highlights
00:00 — Framing today’s question: who speaks with final authority in the Church?
02:14 — How Catholicism understands authority: Scripture, tradition, and the Magisterium
04:41 — Apostolic succession and why Catholics believe the Pope is Peter’s successor
06:58 — What papal infallibility actually means (and what it doesn’t)
10:08 — Ex cathedra teaching: when the Pope speaks infallibly
12:15 — Protestant concerns: where is the biblical basis for an infallible papacy?
14:02 — Why the Reformers insisted on sola Scriptura (Scripture alone)
16:40 — The practical implications: how these differences shape the Christian life
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- Gavin Ortlund, What It Means to Be Protestant (Truth Unites)
- Matthew Barrett, The Reformation as Renewal
- Michael Svigel, RetroChristianity: Reclaiming the Forgotten Faith
- Chad Van Dixhoorn (ed.), Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: A Reader’s Edition
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican)
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Why do Protestants and Catholics differ so sharply on authority, Mary, and the nature of the true church—and why does it matter for following Jesus today?
In this episode, Mark Vance continues the “Why Protestantism?” series by examining some of the most significant theological differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestant belief. With clarity and charity, Mark explains how Catholic teachings on Mary, the papacy, and church authority developed—and why he believes they obscure the clarity of the gospel.
Mark walks through the “four Marian doctrines,” the Catholic understanding of sacred tradition, and the claim of papal infallibility, showing how these teachings shape the Catholic view of the church. He contrasts this with the Protestant conviction that Scripture alone is the final authority and that salvation is grounded solely in the finished work of Christ. This episode lays crucial groundwork for understanding why the Reformers believed a return to biblical authority was necessary for the health of the church.
Episode Highlights
00:00 — Why Protestantism? Continuing the series and framing today's topic: authority
02:47 — How Catholic doctrine develops: tradition, councils, and magisterial teaching
06:10 — The four Marian doctrines (Immaculate Conception, Perpetual Virginity, Assumption, and Mary as Mediatrix)
11:52 — Why these Marian teachings matter for understanding the gospel
14:30 — How Catholicism understands the church’s teaching authority (magisterium)
16:44 — The logic behind papal infallibility and ex cathedra teaching
19:55 — Protestant concerns: where is the biblical warrant for these doctrines?
22:18 — Scripture vs. tradition: which has final authority?
24:12 — Why Mark believes the Catholic view of authority obscures gospel clarity
Resources
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- Gavin Ortlund, What It Means to Be Protestant (Truth Unites)
- Matthew Barrett, The Reformation as Renewal
- Michael Svigel, RetroChristianity: Reclaiming the Forgotten Faith
- Chad Van Dixhoorn (ed.), Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: A Reader’s Edition
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican)
Why are some Protestants drawn toward Roman Catholicism—and how should we think about the “one true church”? In this episode, Mark Vance launches a five-part series on the nature of the church, explaining why he remains a Protestant while seeking to speak with both clarity and charity about Catholicism.
Mark walks through why historical rootedness feels especially compelling in shaky cultural moments, how true Christianity exists within the Roman Catholic Church, and yet why he believes certain teachings and practices obscure the gospel. He also introduces the four major reasons he’s a Protestant: the nature of the true church, the history of the church, the question of authority, and the clarity of the gospel—setting the stage for the rest of the series.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — Launching a five-part series: “Why Protestantism?” and why people are asking about Catholicism
- 03:19 — True Christianity within Catholicism—and how some teachings can obscure the gospel
- 08:55 — Overview of the four major reasons Mark remains a Protestant
- 11:25 — The Protestant view of the “one true church” and the visible/invisible church distinction
- 17:43 — How the Roman Catholic Church understands itself as the one true church (one, holy, catholic, apostolic)
- 22:51 — Protestantism as a renewal movement within the one true church, not a competing “true church”
- 24:19 — Are all Catholics saved? Visible membership vs. being born again by faith in Christ
- 26:03 — Why Mark says Rome is “not Catholic enough” and how Protestantism offers a broader catholicity
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- Gavin Ortlund, What It Means to Be Protestant (Truth Unites)
- Matthew Barrett, The Reformation as Renewal
- Michael Svigel, RetroChristianity: Reclaiming the Forgotten Faith
- Chad Van Dixhoorn (ed.), Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: A Reader’s Edition
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican)
What does the Tenth Commandment have to do with Target runs, Amazon carts, and Instagram ads? In this episode, Mark and Emily explore “Do not covet” and talk honestly about living in a world designed to stir desire and fuel discontent.
They discuss why coveting runs deeper than wanting stuff — it’s about wanting someone else’s life — and why modern advertising, comparison culture, and curated online lifestyles make contentment both harder and more essential. With practical ideas like 24-hour purchase rules, fasting from buying, gratitude habits, and learning to rejoice in others’ good, this conversation invites us into a lifestyle shaped by worship, simplicity, and joy in God’s provision.
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
Should Christians think differently about what we post, share, and say online? In this episode, Mark and Emily explore the Ninth Commandment, “Do not bear false witness,” and apply it to the age of social media, political outrage, and public discourse.
They talk about the temptation to exaggerate, misrepresent, or dehumanize those we disagree with — and why followers of Jesus should be people who speak truth, pursue peace, and resist the pull of conspiracy, sarcasm, and slander. From political ads to Instagram comments, this conversation invites us to reflect Christ not only in what we say, but how we say it.
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
Should I splurge on Burgie’s coffee? Can I buy the nice toilet paper? In this episode, Mark Vance and Emily Jensen take a closer look at what the eighth commandment, “Do not steal”, teaches us about generosity, stewardship, and spending.
They talk about why the opposite of stealing isn’t just “not stealing,” but intentional generosity. From local purchases to thoughtful spending, this conversation dives into how everyday financial decisions can reflect love for God and neighbor.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — Introducing the commandment against stealing
- 04:08 — Why the opposite of stealing is generosity
- 08:19 — Can frugality become unloving?
- 12:23 — How spending can serve others
- 16:10 — Practicing intentional generosity in daily life
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
Equip Podcast Episode 298: The Ten Commandments — Marriage, Purity, and Pornography
Show Notes:
What does it look like to pursue purity in a world that’s lost its way? In this episode, Mark Vance and Emily Jensen unpack the seventh commandment—“You shall not commit adultery.” They talk honestly about marriage, lust, and the reality of pornography, exploring why it’s so destructive and how followers of Jesus can walk in freedom and hope.
Mark offers practical wisdom for breaking patterns of sin, restoring healthy desires, and building a culture of holiness in the church. This conversation is frank but filled with grace, pointing us toward God’s good design for love, intimacy, and faithfulness.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — Introducing the seventh commandment
- 05:45 — What Jesus teaches about adultery and the heart
- 11:20 — How pornography distorts desire and damages relationships
- 18:50 — Finding freedom and healing through honesty and community
- 26:30 — Building a culture that celebrates purity and faithfulness
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- Cornerstone Recovery Ministry: Learn more
What does it mean to value life as God does? In this episode, Mark Vance and Emily Jensen continue through the Ten Commandments by exploring the sixth commandment: “You shall not murder.”
Building on Simeon’s recent sermon, they discuss the sanctity of life from a biblical perspective and reflect on how this command extends far beyond the act of taking life. Together they talk through cultural shifts, issues of human dignity, and what it looks like for Christians to uphold life in a society that often devalues it.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — Introducing the Sixth Commandment: “You shall not murder”
- 04:30 — The deeper meaning of the sanctity of life
- 10:40 — Cultural attitudes toward life and human dignity
- 16:15 — How Christians can respond with conviction and compassion
- 23:10 — Living out the value of life in everyday relationships
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen Online
What does the Fifth Commandment really mean? In this episode, Mark and Emily explore how honoring our parents not only applies to childhood obedience, but to every season of life.
They also expand the conversation to authority more broadly, addressing why our culture often resists authority and how Christians can live faithfully under parents, leaders, and institutions. From honoring aging parents to navigating government and school boards, this episode helps us see how honoring authority is part of honoring God.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — Introducing the Fifth Commandment
- 04:50 — Why it’s more than “kids obey your parents”
- 11:20 — Honoring parents at every stage of life
- 17:45 — Authority structures and our cultural cynicism
- 24:10 — What honoring authority looks like for Christians today
- 29:30 — Honoring God by honoring those He has placed over us
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
What does it mean to keep the Sabbath today? In this episode, Mark and Emily explore the fourth commandment and what it teaches us about God’s design for rest. They talk about how the Sabbath command is fulfilled in Christ yet still calls us to rhythms of renewal, worship, and delight in God.
Mark also shares his own weekly patterns of rest and how Sabbath practices shape his life as a pastor, husband, and father. In a culture of hurry, constant emails, and endless activity, this conversation invites us to see rest not as weakness but as worship.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — Introducing the Sabbath commandment
- 05:15 — How Sabbath is fulfilled in Christ yet still needed today
- 12:00 — Why rest is part of God’s design for human flourishing
- 18:45 — Mark’s weekly rhythms of Sabbath and rest
- 25:30 — Practical ways to resist hurry and embrace delight in God
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
We’re wrapping up the first month of the Fall Spiritual Workout Plan—so how’s it going? In this bonus episode, Mark Vance and Emily Jensen pause to answer common questions about the SWP, share how it began, and offer encouragement for staying consistent as we reach the middle stretch of this 18-week journey.
They remind us that the plan isn’t about perfection or performance, but about building daily habits that draw us closer to Christ. Whether you’re just getting started or already five weeks in, this episode will help you see the bigger picture of why daily prayer, Scripture, and reflection matter for a growing faith.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — What the Spiritual Workout Plan is and how it started
- 04:45 — Why daily rhythms shape long-term spiritual growth
- 10:30 — Common challenges and encouragement
- 17:20 — How both students and adults can engage with the SWP
- 22:40 — Looking ahead: endurance for the full 18 weeks
Resources:
- Fall Spiritual Workout Plan
- Get Weekly Reminders: Text 'WORKOUT' to 515-329-3343
- Weekly Memory Screens
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
What happens when you give Mark Vance an open mic and no idea what’s coming? In this special episode, Emily Jensen puts Mark on the spot with a series of surprise questions—ranging from technology and AI to fasting and current events.
This “Ask Mark Anything” episode is lighthearted, thought-provoking, and a unique peek into how Mark processes culture and faith as a pastor.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — Why we’re taking a break from the Ten Commandments series
- 03:10 — Reflections on Baptism Sunday
- 07:45 — AI, technology, and the Christian life
- 15:20 — Faithfulness in a rapidly changing culture
- 22:30 — Fun rapid-fire questions with Mark
- 28:40 — How to stay rooted in Christ when the world feels chaotic
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
Taking the Lord's name in vain is about more than just speech. Mark Vance and Emily Jensen unpack the Third Commandment and show how it’s about more than avoiding certain words—it’s about living as representatives of God in the world.
Together, they discuss how God’s people carry his name, what it means to bear that name well, and how this commandment speaks directly into everyday life—from the words we speak to the way we act as his witnesses.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — Introducing the Third Commandment
- 04:20 — Why it’s about more than just “not cussing”
- 10:45 — Bearing God’s name as His representatives
- 17:30 — Everyday examples of carrying God’s name in our lives
- 24:50 — How this commandment shapes our witness today
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- The Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser
Pastor Mark Vance reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and helps us think biblically about how to posture our hearts in a time of political violence. Mark calls Christians to pray, to speak with wisdom, and to embody Christlike character in our public and private conversations.
Does watching The Chosen violate the Second Commandment? In this episode, Mark Vance and Emily Jensen continue their journey through the Ten Commandments by digging into the second commandment.
They discuss how this command calls us to worship the true God in the true way, what it means in a culture filled with media and art, and why our hearts are so easily drawn toward substitutes. Along the way, they reflect on The Chosen, Christian media, and how to discern what helps or hinders genuine worship.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — Introducing the second commandment
- 03:20 — The conversation about The Chosen and Christian media
- 09:45 — What “graven images” meant in the Old Testament context
- 15:30 — How images and idols distort true worship
- 21:50 — Where Christian art can serve faith versus distract from it
- 28:40 — Practical ways to keep God at the center of worship today
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons
- Tim Keller, Counterfeit Gods
What is an idol, really? In this episode, Mark Vance and Emily Jensen continue the Ten Commandments series by looking at God’s command to have no other gods before him. Together, they unpack what idolatry means, why it’s more than statues or images, and how it shows up in the everyday loves and pursuits of our lives.
Drawing from Scripture and voices like Tim Keller, they discuss how easily good things become ultimate things, why our hearts are prone to wander, and how God calls us to a better love—a love rooted in Him alone.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 — Introducing the commandment against idolatry
- 04:30 — What an idol really is: taking the verbs of life away from God
- 11:10 — How good things become “god things”
- 17:45 — Insights from Tim Keller’s Counterfeit Gods on modern idolatry
- 24:20 — How God’s commands redirect our love back to Him
- 30:00 — Practical ways to identify and confront idols today
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons
- Tim Keller, Counterfeit Gods
- Elyse Fitzpatrick, “Idols of the Heart”
How can something so old speak with so much power today? In this conversation, Mark and Emily look at the heart behind the current teaching series at Cornerstone, why God gave these commands, and how they point us toward a life of freedom with him. Together, they talk about connecting God’s truth to everyday life and share how this series is meant to shape us as a church family.
Episode Highlights:
- (00:00) Cornerstone is focusing on the Ten Commandments this fall
- (04:15) The greater discipleship plan behind the series
- (10:40) How the Ten Commandments reveal God’s character and design for life
- (18:05) Why these “ancient words” are still essential for today’s world
- (25:30) How Equip will help you dive deeper each week
Resources:
- Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
- Risen Motherhood
- Emily’s Books
What does it look like to be deeply rooted in Christ in a world of cultural chaos? Pastor Mark Vance is joined by Emily Jensen, the new co-host of the Equip Podcast, to share her story and introduce a new season of Equip focused on the Ten Commandments.
Show Notes:
In this conversation, Emily shares her journey of faith—from growing up in church, to walking away during college, to surrendering her life to Christ in a Starbucks. She also talks about meeting her husband Brad, raising five kids, and the surprising ways God has provided for their family.
Together, Mark and Emily reflect on the story behind her podcast, Risen Motherhood, and why connecting biblical truth to everyday life matters. They also preview Cornerstone Church’s fall teaching series on the Ten Commandments and how Equip will dig deeper each week: asking the practical questions that come up in the car ride home.
Highlights in This Episode:
- (04:55) Emily’s journey of faith and the pivotal moment she cried out to God
- (09:59) The story of moving to Ames and raising five kids
- (15:42) How Risen Motherhood began and reached moms around the world
- (20:39) Why the Ten Commandments are more than “rules”—they reveal God’s heart and design for freedom
Resources & Links:
- Learn more about Emily Jensen and purchase her books here.
- Connect with Cornerstone Church Online at cornerstonelife.com.
- Subscribe to our "Sermon" and "Equip" podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 288 - 21 Days of Prayer: Fasting, hosted by Mark Vance.
From 8/3-8/24, Cornerstone Church is setting aside 21 Days devoted to Kingdom Centered prayer. Fasting and Prayer are deeply connected in Scripture and in the practice of the church. What is fasting? Why do we fast? How do we fast?
This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. Connect with Cornerstone Church Online at cornerstonelife.com. Subscribe to our "Sermon" and "Equip" podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 287 - 21 Days of Prayer: Prayer Boosters, hosted by Mark Vance.
From 8/3-8/24, Cornerstone Church is setting aside 21 Days devoted to Kingdom Centered prayer. In this podcast, we cover several prayer boosting tools that can help to focus and sharpen your time in prayer.
This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. Connect with Cornerstone Church Online at cornerstonelife.com. Subscribe to our "Sermon" and "Equip" podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 286 - 21 Days of Prayer: What is Intercessory Prayer?, hosted by Mark Vance.
From 8/3-8/24, Cornerstone Church is setting aside 21 Days devoted to Kingdom Centered prayer. What is "intercessory" prayer? What are the key principles that can shape our prayers for God's Kingdom work?
This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. Connect with Cornerstone Church Online at cornerstonelife.com. Subscribe to our "Sermon" and "Equip" podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 285 - Liberal Christianity is NOT Christianity, hosted by Mark Vance.
We often see churches who claim Christ, but teach very different doctrines and moral values. Where did the "liberal" church in North America come from and what can we learn from its departure from historic Christianity?
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Episode 284 - Bitterness and Family Brokenness, hosted by Mark Vance.
How can a necessary reflection on generational sins of our family avoid the trap of getting stuck in bitterness?
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Episode 283- How much should I work out physically?, hosted by Mark Vance.
1 Timothy 4:8 says bodily discipline is of some value... but how much is too much?
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Episode 282- Can I be Patriotic as a Christian?, hosted by Mark Vance.
How do we balance our love for our earthly country with our citizenship in God's eternal Kingdom?
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Episode 281- Spiritual Workout Plan: Coaching at the Halfway Point, hosted by Mark Vance.
We are almost halfway through our summer spiritual workout plan. Mark shares helpful coaching on Bible reading, prayer, accountability and more.
This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. Connect with Cornerstone Church Online at cornerstonelife.com. Subscribe to our "Sermon" and "Equip" podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 280- Strategic Generosity 3: Where and how should I give?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 279- Strategic Generosity 2: How much should I give?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 278- Strategic Generosity 1: Gospel Motivations, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 277- Dying Well: Financial and Legal Concerns, hosted by Mark Vance.
This crash course explores five critical areas to deepen our understanding of living and dying well in light of eternity: medical decisions, funeral planning, legacy building, financial preparedness, and spiritual reflection. Taught by Mark Vance with guest panelists.
Full Episode:Crash Course: Dying Well
Other Resources:
- Blueprint Story handout
- Cornerstone's GriefShare ministry
- McFarland Hospital's Advanced Medical Directive handout and conversation resource page
- Estate Planning Inventory handout
- Funeral Planning Guide handout
- Resources on Health and Aging handout
This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. Connect with Cornerstone Church Online at cornerstonelife.com. Subscribe to our "Sermon" and "Equip" podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 276- Dying Well: Aging and Medical Decisions, hosted by Mark Vance.
This crash course explores five critical areas to deepen our understanding of living and dying well in light of eternity: medical decisions, funeral planning, legacy building, financial preparedness, and spiritual reflection. Taught by Mark Vance with guest panelists.
Full Episode:Crash Course: Dying Well
Other Resources:
- Blueprint Story handout
- Cornerstone's GriefShare ministry
- McFarland Hospital's Advanced Medical Directive handout and conversation resource page
- Estate Planning Inventory handout
- Funeral Planning Guide handout
- Resources on Health and Aging handout
This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. Connect with Cornerstone Church Online at cornerstonelife.com. Subscribe to our "Sermon" and "Equip" podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 275- Dying Well: Sharing Your Gospel Story, hosted by Mark Vance.
This crash course explores five critical areas to deepen our understanding of living and dying well in light of eternity: medical decisions, funeral planning, legacy building, financial preparedness, and spiritual reflection. Taught by Mark Vance with guest panelists.
Full Episode:Crash Course: Dying Well
Other Resources:
- Blueprint Story handout
- Cornerstone's GriefShare ministry
- McFarland Hospital's Advanced Medical Directive handout and conversation resource page
- Estate Planning Inventory handout
- Funeral Planning Guide handout
- Resources on Health and Aging handout
This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. Connect with Cornerstone Church Online at cornerstonelife.com. Subscribe to our "Sermon" and "Equip" podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode 274- Meet a New Staffer: Tony Lee, hosted by Mark Vance and Tony Lee.
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Episode 273- Spiritual Workout Coaching: Foundational Bible Reading, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 272- Why is Baptism So Important?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 270- What is a Resurrection Body Like?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 271- Did Early Christians Believe Jesus was God?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 269- A Gospel Theology Workout, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 268- Parenting and Spiritual Disciplines, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 267- Parenting and Purity, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 266- Lent and Ash Wednesday Services hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 265- Sam Allberry's Testimony hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 264- What is Lent? - hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 263- Gospel Grit - hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 262- Truth, Compassion, and Same Sex Attraction with Sam Allberry - hosted by Mark Vance and Sam Allberry.
Cornerstone's Equip Weekend with Sam Allberry is happening February 21st & 22nd, 2025. More information is found at https://cornerstonelife.com/equipping/#weekend .
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Episode 261- Where's the Ending of the Lord's Prayer? - hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 260- Sermon on the Mount: Jesus and Divorce - hosted by Mark Vance and Alex Tuckness.
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Episode 259- The Ambivalent World - hosted by Mark Vance.To read the full article by Seth Troutt - visit World Magazine's website at https://wng.org/opinions/the-transition-to-ambivalent-world-1733225254
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Episode 258 - The Discipline of Daily Worship Explained
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Episode 257- Salt Company Conference 2025 Highlights - Clips from sermons by Solomon Rexius and Christian Gracia.
To Find more from the Salt Company Conference - visit saltcompanyconference.com
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Episode 256- Tell Some Stories -- with Mark Vance.
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Episode 255- Intentional Generosity with Mark Vance
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Intentional Advent - Episode 254- hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 253 - Blessed are Those Who Mourn... Ongoing Pains of Life...
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Episode 252- Blessed are Those Who Mourn at Thanksgiving...with Mark Vance.
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Episode 251 - Gospel + Safety + Time, hosted by Mark Vance.
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This episode was recorded at our recent Equip Weekend at Cornerstone Church. To get more resources from Cornerstone Equip Weekend go to cornerstonelife.com/podcasts. To see more of Gavin Ortlund's YouTube Ministry - visit him at truthunites.org
Episode 250- Gavin Ortlund on Assurance of Salvation
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Episode 249 - Hopeful Church in an Anxious Age with Mark Vance
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Episode 248 - Gavin Ortlund on Church History
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Episode 247- Reflection on the Nicene Creed with Alanna Sellinger, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 246- Politics and Voting, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 245- Get Married: A Book Reflection, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 244- Too Much Work or Too Much Rest?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 243- Cornerstone's 30th Anniversary with Troy & Pam Nesbitt, hosted by Mark Vance and Troy & Pam Nesbitt.
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Episode 242- Understanding the Creeds: One Holy CATHOLIC Apostolic Church, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 241- Understanding the Creeds: One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 240- Understanding the Creeds: Why does Church tradition matter?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 239- Best of Equip: Prayer with Vance Pitman, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 238- Best of Equip: The Future of American Christianity: A Nation of Heretics, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 237- Best of Equip: Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading vs. Sermon Hearing, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 236- Best of Equip: The Coddling of the American Mind & Biblical Wisdom, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 235- Best of Equip: Homosexuality Part 5: Civic Life & LGBTQ Movement, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 234- Best of Equip: Homosexuality Part 4: How do I love those who struggle?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 233- Best of Equip: Homosexuality Part 3: The Good News for Those Who Struggle, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 232- Best of Equip: Homosexuality and the Bible: Part 2, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 231- Best of Equip: Homosexuality and the Bible: Part 1, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 230- Best of Equip: The Witness of Patience, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 229- Best of Equip: Sabbath Rest, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 228- Best of Equip: Life-Making Spiritual Rhythms, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 227- Best of Equip: A Word for Graduates: Friends, Dating, $$, & Church, hosted by Mark Vance.
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**Episode 226- Sabbatical - What is it and why? - With Steve Jones, hosted by Mark Vance and Steve Jones.
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Episode 225- Ben Jensen: Meet a Staffer / Potential Elder, hosted by Mark Vance and Ben Jensen.
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Episode 224- Tithing and Giving, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 223- Ryan Hill: Elder Interview, hosted by Mark Vance and Ryan Hill.
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Episode 222- Political Involvement & Christian Faithfulness, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 221- Leadership in an Anxious Age, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 220- How to keep teens from leaving the faith?, hosted by Mark Vance and Simeon Bell.
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Episode 219- Parenting, Teens, and Mental Health, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 218- Creeds and Baptism, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 217- Our Hope: Heaven or Resurrection?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 216- Holy Week with Alanna Sellinger, hosted by Mark Vance and Alanna Sellinger.
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Episode 215- Introducing King's City Church Las Vegas with Christian Gracia, hosted by Mark Vance and Christian Gracia.
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Episode 214- The Work of the Holy Spirit and Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 213- The Work of the Holy Spirit and the Miraculous, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 212- Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 211- Lent: An Invitation, hosted by Mark Vance.
The Village Church Lent Guide - https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/guides/lent-guide
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Episode 210- Creation and Creation Views, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 209- Four Challenges Facing the American Church with Trevin Wax, hosted by Mark Vance and Trevin Wax.
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Episode 208- Who Should Be Baptized?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 207- Prayer by Vance Pitman, hosted by Mark Vance and Vance Pitman.
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Episode 206- The Iowa Caucus and Christian Voting, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 205- Christians and Political Service with Tim Gartin, hosted by Mark Vance and Tim Gartin.
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Episode 205- Christians and Political Service with Tim Gartin, hosted by Mark Vance and Tim Gartin.
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Episode 204- Hopeful Headlines, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 203- The Salt Network Update with Troy Nesbitt, hosted by Mark Vance and Troy Nesbitt.
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Episode 202- Giving and the Local Church, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 201- Friends, Parents, and Gender Confusion, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 200- What is Gender Identity?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 199- A Feminist Critique of the Sexual Revolution, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 198- Christians Need to be More Political With Dr. Patrick Schreiner, hosted by Mark Vance and Dr. Patrick Schreiner.
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Episode 197- How to React to Revival, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 196- Israel: End Times, War, and Prayer, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 195- Political Gospel with Patrick Schreiner, hosted by Mark Vance and Patrick Schreiner.
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Episode 194- Teens and Technology with Simeon Bell, hosted by Mark Vance and Simeon Bell.
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Episode 193- Jesus Through the Eyes of Women with Alanna Sellinger, hosted by Mark Vance and Alanna Sellinger.
Crash Course: Women, the Church, and Gender Roles - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1891678/13397105
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Episode 192- Gender and the Church: An Introduction, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Parenting and Our BUSY Kids with Simeon Bell, hosted by Mark Vance and Simeon Bell.
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Episode 190 - Elder Interview with Ryan Allan, hosted by Mark Vance and Ryan Allan.
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Episode 189- Gospel Legacy: Prayer, Generosity, Stories, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 188- Technology and Virtue with Nick Harsh, hosted by Mark Vance and Nick Harsh.
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Episode 187- Theological Roots with Alanna Sellinger, hosted by Mark Vance and Alanna Sellinger.
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Episode 186- 1 & 2 Samuel: How to Read OT Narrative hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 185- Fasting and Prayer, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 184- Cornerstone Church: Fall 2023 Vision
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Episode 183- Scripture Memory, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 179- The Salt Network with Troy Nesbitt, hosted by Mark Vance and Troy Nesbitt.
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Episode 181- Thank You God for Tim Keller, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 180- Flawed Heroes, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 179- Wisdom for Summer, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 178- June 2 Anniversary: Reflections On a Painful Year, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 177- Why Are Evangelicals Bad at Church History?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 176- Meet a Church Planter: Jordan Adams, hosted by Mark Vance and Jordan Adams.
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Episode 175- Gospel Goodbyes - The Pain of Sending Friends, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 174- Romans 14 & Theological Convictions with Alex Tuckness, hosted by Alex Tuckness.
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Episode 173- Romans 14 and Political Convictions, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 173- Meet a Staffer: Graham Spruill, hosted by Mark Vance and Graham Spruill.
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Episode 171- God at Work in the Middle East, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 170- The Death AND Resurrection of Jesus, hosted by Mark Vance.
Join us for our Good Friday service this Friday, April 7 at 6:30p, and for our Easter services Saturday, April 8 at 6:30p and Sunday, April 8 at 8:45 and 10:45a.
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Episode 169- Dying from Excess: The Spiritual Disease of "Too Much", hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 168- Meet a Staffer: Hannah Beth Gilbert & Salt Company Update, hosted by Mark Vance and Hannah Beth Gilbert.
More information about Salt Company can be found here.
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Episode 167- Moral Revolution: Faithfulness in a Strange New World, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 166- Moral Revolution: The Disappearance of Nominal Christianity, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 165-Moral Revolution: Where Does Cultural Morality Come From?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 164-Revival vs Revivalism, hosted by Mark Vance.
Helpful links for this episode include Keller's "American Christianity is Due for a Revival", Keller's "Revival: Ways and Means", Revival and Revivalismby Iain Murray, and The Salt Company Conference.
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Episode 163-Meet a Staffer: Machelle Clark, hosted by Mark Vance and Machelle Clark.
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Episode 162-The Salt Company Conference with Kourtney Vier, hosted by Mark Vance and Kourtney Vier.
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The Salt Company Conference is a yearly gathering of college students from major university campuses across the country. Each year, we gather in Des Moines to reconnect as a family, to worship together and to capture a vision for what God will do next as new churches in the Salt Network are launched.
For more information about The Salt Company Conference, visit https://saltcompanyconference.com/.
Episode 161-Sinner or Saint, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 160-Anxiety and Fragility, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 159-Generations Church: Eugene, Oregon with Solomon Rexius, hosted by Mark Vance and Sol Rexius. For more information about Generations Church, visit https://cornerstonelife.com/generationseugene/.
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Episode 158- The Future of American Christianity: A Nation of Heretics, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 157- How to Set New Year's Resolutions, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 156- Mark's Favorite Things of 2022, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 155- Christmas: Nostalgia or Worship?, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 154- Strategic Stewardship, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 153- Tools for Internet Accountability, hosted by Mark Vance, Simeon Bell and Sandra Wassenaar.
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Episode 152- You Are What You Eat- Media, Entertainment, and Holiness, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 150 - Why the Body Matters to God - Rest and The Holidays, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 149 - Why the Body Matters to God - Physical Growth for Spiritual Growth, hosted by Mark Vance.
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Episode 149- On Life and Ministry with Pastor Pat Nemmers- hosted by Mark Vance and Pat Nemmers. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 148 - What Elders Do with Brandon Patten, hosted by Mark Vance and Brandon Patten. A helpful document for this episode is Cornerstone's Statement of Eldership and Plurality, which is linked here.
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Episode 147 - Why Plurality of Elders with Brent Haverkamp, hosted by Mark Vance and Brent Haverkamp. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 146- Romans 1: Identifying and Treating Idolatry- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 145- Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Society Questions- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 144- Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Personal Questions- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 143- Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Bible Questions- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 142- The Coddling of the American Mind & Biblical Wisdom, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 141- Loving our International Neighbors with Eric Warren, hosted by Mark Vance and Eric Warren. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 140- Cornerstone Vision: Steady Focus, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 139- Cornerstone Vision: Baby Steps Toward Life-Giving Rhythms, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 138- Meet a Staffer: Simeon Bell, hosted by Mark Vance and Simeon Bell. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 137-Salt Company Update: Fall 2022 with Hannah Beth & Graham, hosted by Mark Vance, Hannah Beth Gilbert and Graham Spruill. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 136-Meet a Staffer: Lance Dewein, hosted by Mark Vance and Lance Dewein. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 135-Life-Making Spiritual Rhythms, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 134-Lessons from "A Grace Disguised", hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 133-Loving Children & Families with Special Needs with Laura Wifler, hosted by Mark Vance and Laura Wifler. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 132-Disabilities, a Sin-Cursed World, and a Sovereign God, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 130- Stories of Cornerstone: Tom & Marie Nesbitt. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This is a special episode taken from the Cornerstone Stories Podcast. This episode and others like it can be found at cornerstonelife.com/podcasts.
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Episode 131-Roe v Wade Overturned, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 129- What is Christian Nationalism with Alex Tuckness, hosted by Mark Vance and Alex Tuckness. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 128- Planning a Worship Service with Jacob Boyd, hosted by Mark Vance and Jacob Boyd. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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The families of Eden Montang and Vivian Flores have asked that all memorial donations be made to Cornerstone Church and processed according to the families’ requests.
At the request of the Montang family, donations to the Eden Montang Memorial Fund will be used to help with the counseling and care expenses for people present at the shooting. In addition, these funds will help establish a physical memorial at Cornerstone honoring Eden and Vivian and the legacy of faith they had in our church.
At the request of the Flores family, donations to the Vivian Flores Memorial Fund will be directed into a scholarship fund through Iowa State for first-generation or minority students headed into the Vet-Med program at ISU.
Beyond these ways, Cornerstone is using general funeral contributions and Benevolence funds to support the victims’ families in any way we can. In-person donations to the families at the funerals will be directed into their respective funds.
Episode 126- Meet a Potential Elder: Jason Tuttle, hosted by Mark Vance and Jason Tuttle. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 125- Southern Baptist Abuse Report Reflections, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 124- Loving Our Public Schools with Karley Crouse, hosted by Mark Vance and Karley Crouse. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 123- A Word for Graduates: Friends, Dating, $$, & Church, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 122- Meet a Cornerstone Staffer: Kip Hamby, hosted by Mark Vance and Kip Hamby. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 121- Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading vs. Sermon Hearing, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 120- Reflections on Social Media and Jonathan Haidt, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode references Jonathan Haidt's article "Why the last ten years of American life have been uniquely stupid", which can be found here.
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Episode 119- The Resurrection of the Son of God , hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Join us this Easter weekend at Cornerstone Church for our Good Friday service at 6:30p, and Easter services on Saturday at 6:30p and Sunday at 8:45a and 10:45a.
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Episode 118- Scrolls and Sinaiticus, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
For more on the history of the Biblical text, be sure to check out Daniel Wallace and the work of his organization, The Center for the Study of NT Manuscripts at https://www.csntm.org/.
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Episode 117- Hymns, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 116-Anxiety, hosted by Jordan Adams and David Livingston. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode is from a breakout session from the 2022 Salt Company Conference. To listen to other breakouts and the main sessions from the weekend, check out https://www.saltcompanyconference.com/archive.
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Episode 115-Homosexuality Part 5: Civic Life & LGBTQ Movement, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful resources for this episode include Is God Anti-Gay by Sam Allberry, Holy Sexuality and the Gospelby Christopher Yuan,What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung, and livingout.org.
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Episode 114-Homosexuality Part 4: How Do I love Those Who Struggle?, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful resources for this episode include Is God Anti-Gay by Sam Allberry, Holy Sexuality and the Gospelby Christopher Yuan,What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung, and livingout.org.
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Episode 113- Homosexuality Part 3: The Good News for Those Who Struggle, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful resources for this episode include Is God Anti-Gay by Sam Allberry, Holy Sexuality and the Gospelby Christopher Yuan,What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung, and livingout.org.
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Episode 112- Homosexuality and the Bible: Part 2, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful resources for this episode include Is God Anti-Gay by Sam Allberry, Holy Sexuality and the Gospelby Christopher Yuan,What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung, and livingout.org.
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Episode 111- Homosexuality and the Bible: Part 1 hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful resources for this episode include Is God Anti-Gay by Sam Allberry, Holy Sexuality and the Gospelby Christopher Yuan,What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung, and livingout.org.
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Episode 110- Salt Company: Past & Prayers, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
For more information about the Salt Company Conference, visit https://www.saltcompanyconference.com/.
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Episode 109- Image of God, hosted by Matt LaPine. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode is an excerpt from the Compassion, Mercy and Justice Crash Course hosted at Cornerstone Church back in January. To find more information about this night, as well as to explore future Crash Courses, visit https://cornerstonelife.com/equipping/.
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Episode 108- Weariness Wisdom, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Check out https://cornerstonelife.com/equipping for more information about Cornerstone Equipping.
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Episode 107- MLK Day Reflections, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Check out https://cornerstonelife.com/equipping for more information about Cornerstone Equipping.
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Episode 106- Equipping Ministry, hosted by Mark Vance and Alanna Sellinger. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 105- Funerals and Faithfulness, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 104- Gratitude & Generosity, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 103- Elder Wisdom with Brent Haverkamp, hosted by Mark Vance and Brent Haverkamp. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 102- Advent, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 101- End Times: Heaven, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 100- End Times: Return of Christ - Imminent or Signs?, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 99- Mikki's Story. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This is a special episode highlighting a story from a member of our church family. For more information about her story and a link to her video, click here.
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Episode 98- End Times: Return of Christ - Imminent or Signs?, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 97- Meet a Staffer: Steve Jones, hosted by Mark Vance and Steve Jones. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 96- City Ministry with Melissa Pearson, hosted by Mark Vance and Melissa Pearson. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 95- Spiritual Disciplines with Katie LaRavia, hosted by Mark Vance and Katie LaRavia. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful documents to go along with this episode include Spiritual Practice Cards, Meditations in Nature and An Invite to Interact with Scripture.
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Episode 94- The Episode of Patience, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 93- Meet a Staffer: Jeremy Horton, hosted by Mark Vance and Jeremy Horton. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 92- Pro-Life Part 2: How to Work for the Rights of the Unborn, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 91- Pro-Life Part 1: Biblical / Moral Reasons, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 90- The Efficient Life or the Good Life?, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 89- For the City and the Future of the Church, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 88- Pursuing Spiritual Health with John and Katie LaRavia, hosted by Mark Vance and the LaRavias. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 87- Salt Company!, hosted by Mark Vance, Kendra Gustafson and Jack Bertilson. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
More information about Salt Company can be found at https://saltcompany.com/.
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Episode 86- Abuse of Power, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 85- Prayers for Fall, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 84: Meet a Staffer- Jeremy Arends, hosted by Mark Vance and Jeremy Arends. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 83- Covid: Now & Then, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 82- Spiritual Rhythms, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
More information about the 10:02 Bible Reading Plan can be found here- https://cornerstonelife.com/bible/. Be sure to follow @1002BiblePlan on Instagram for extra reminders, encouragement and equipping throughout the rest of the year (https://www.instagram.com/1002bibleplan/).
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Episode 81- Morality and Government, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 80- The Types of Evangelicals, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 79- Proverbs: Friendship, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 78: Global Missions Update with John LaRavia, Mike Easton and Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful references for this episode include global.cornerstonelife.com/getinvolved, https://joshuaproject.net/pray/unreachedoftheday, and https://www.bbc.com/news/10628994.
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Episode 77: Russell Moore and the SBC, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful references for this episode include https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/06/russell-moore-sbc/619122/ and https://religionnews.com/2021/06/02/russell-moore-to-erlc-trustees-they-want-me-to-live-in-psychological-terror/.
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Episode 76: Church Membership- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 75: Politics and Philosophy with Dan Johnston- hosted by Mark Vance and Dan Johnston. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 74: Elder Wisdom with Jared Van Cleave- hosted by Mark Vance and Jared Van Cleave. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful references for this episode include https://www.reasonablefaith.org/ and https://www.str.org/.
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Episode 73: Parenting with Tori Haverkamp- hosted by Mark Vance and Tori Haverkamp. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 72: A Micah 6:8 Posture- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 71: Moms! with Laura Wifler- hosted by Mark Vance and Laura Wifler. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 70: Elder Wisdom with Doug Hensley- hosted by Mark Vance and Doug Hensley. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 69: Interview with a Church Planter- Jason Lankford, hosted by Mark Vance and Jason Lankford. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 68: Marriage and Justice - hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode references The Future of Christian Marriage (https://www.amazon.com/Future-Christian-Marriage-Mark-Regnerus/dp/0190064935/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A0GVWW98PMWQ&dchild=1&keywords=mark+regnerus%2C+the+future+of+christian+marriage&qid=1618405427&sprefix=mark+reg%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1), The National Marriage Project (http://nationalmarriageproject.org/), and Generous Justice (https://www.amazon.com/Generous-Justice-Gods-Grace-Makes/dp/1594486077/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1618408223&sr=8-1).
There are still spots open for the Cornerstone Marriage Conference happening in Des Moines on April 30-May 1. Click here to sign up! https://cornerstonelife.com/marriageconference/
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Episode 67: Why Should I Learn Theology? - hosted by Mark Vance, Matt LaPine and Alanna Sellinger. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
More information and a link to apply to the Theology Program can be found here (cornerstonelife.com/classes).
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Episode 66: Holy Week: From Palm Sunday to Easter- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode references Justin Taylor's book The Final Days of Jesus (https://www.amazon.com/Final-Days-Jesus-Important-Person/dp/1433535106), as well as his blog (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/holy-week-day-1-palm-sunday/).
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Episode 65: Elder Wisdom with Brandon Patten- hosted by Mark Vance and Brandon Patten. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 64: The Rest of Jesus- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 63: The Logic of the Body- hosted by Mark Vance and Matt LaPine. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode references Matt Lapine's book The Logic of the Body: Retrieving Theological Psychology ( https://www.amazon.com/Logic-Body-Retrieving-Theological-Psychology/dp/1683594258/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1615230911&sr=8-1-spons).
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Episode 62: The Dimmer Switch- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 61: Elder Wisdom with Jacob Varghese- hosted by Mark Vance and Jacob Varghese. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 60: How to "Sprint Read" Your Bible- hosted by Mark Vance and Alanna Sellinger. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
More information about the 10:02 Bible Reading Plan can be found here- https://cornerstonelife.com/bible/.
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Episode 59: Away From Tribalism, Toward Faithful Presence- hosted by Mark Vance and Nicole Farley. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Mark's sermon notes about The Church and Culture: Faithful Presence can be found here- https://cornerstonelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FaithfulPresenceDiagram.pdf.
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Episode 58: Elder Wisdom with Alex Tuckness- hosted by Mark Vance and Alex Tuckness. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 57: Black Lives Matter as Public School Curriculum--For Students, hosted by Mark Vance, Tracee Spears and Trent Elliott. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful references for this episode include: Escape22/180's BLM Resources page (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nAaXDUrVQ2KkNxQW8MCFUf43JVNhdqoM21akefmT_tw/edit?usp=sharing), as well as the previous Equip Episode titled "Black Lives Matter as Public School Curriculum".
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Episode 56: Black Lives Matter as Public School Curriculum- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful references for this episode include: George Yancey's Beyond Racial Gridlock (https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Racial-Gridlock-Embracing-Responsibility/dp/0830833765), the four part Equip series on Critical Race Theory published in September of 2020, and Mark's recommended reading and resource list on Race, Theory and the Church (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vu5hgQr92-G-uKg1f0DoAEIuvwi7XaHtuQoNb8XZ_ic/edit?usp=sharing).
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Episode 55: Elder Wisdom with Shane Rothlisberger- hosted by Mark Vance and Shane Rothlisberger. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 54: Can I Trust the News?: Cultivating Discernment- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful references for this episode include: Al Mohler - The Briefing - https://albertmohler.com/the-briefing, Joe Carter on The Gospel Coalition -https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/joe-carter/ and The Dispatch - https://thedispatch.com/.
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Episode 53: Reflections on January 6th Capitol Riots- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 52: 2020 Recap- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 51: Gospel Patrons, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced Mark's sermon on the life of William Tyndale (https://cornerstonelife.com/resources/william-tyndale/) and the book Gospel Patrons by John Rinehart (https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Patrons-John-Rinehart/dp/1496115473/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24L37VB0OB6NZ&dchild=1&keywords=gospel+patrons+by+john+rinehart&qid=1608062148&sprefix=gospel+pat%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1).
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Episode 50: Your Story and God's Faithfulness- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced the Younique website (https://lifeyounique.com/) as well as Younique: Designing the Life that God Dreamed for You (https://www.amazon.com/Younique-Designing-Life-God-Dreamed/dp/1462766676/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=younique&qid=1607361206&sr=8-9).
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Episode 49: Elder Wisdom with Troy Nesbitt- hosted by Mark Vance and Troy Nesbitt. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 48: Advent- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced multiple Advent resources, including Paul David Tripp's Come Let Us Adore Him (https://www.amazon.com/Come-Let-Adore-Him-Devotional/dp/1433556693/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LOV9C80NQPOJ&dchild=1&keywords=o+come+let+us+adore+him+tripp&qid=1605800058&sprefix=o+come+let+%2Caps%2C453&sr=8-1), and The Way to the Manger by Jeff and Abbey Land (https://www.amazon.com/Way-Manger-Family-Advent-Devotional/dp/1535901934/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+way+to+the+manger&qid=1605800116&sr=8-2).
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Episode 47: Global Missions- hosted by Mark Vance, Mike Easton and John LaRavia. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 46: The Danger of Division, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 45: Global Missions, hosted by Mark Vance and Mike Easton. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode references Finish the Mission by John Piper and David Mathis (https://www.desiringgod.org/books/finish-the-mission) and Spiritual Multiplication in the Real Worldby Bob McNabb (https://spiritualmultiplication.org/products/spiritual-multiplication-in-the-real-world).
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Episode 44: Our Experience with Covid- hosted by Mark and Crystal Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
For more information on Coronavirus symptoms, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html.
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Episode 43: Politics and Polarization- hosted by Mark Vance and Alex Tuckness. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced Cornerstone's position on politics and the church (https://cornerstonelife.com/positions/), as well as J.I . Packer's article titled "The Bible's Guide for Christian Activism" (https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/september/j-i-packer-activism-politics-christian-citizenship.html).
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Episode 42: Why I Got Off Social Media- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced the website Wait Until 8th (https://www.waituntil8th.org/).
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Episode 41: Cultivating Joy- hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced the Sabbath Rest episode from the Equip Podcast earlier this year (https://www.buzzsprout.com/940456/4363262).
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Episode 40- Critical Race Theory 4: Biblical Reflections, hosted by Mark Vance and Jacob Varghese. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This is part four of a four part series walking through Critical Race Theory. This episode is a small piece of a bigger conversation held as a part of the theology program at Cornerstone Church. You can watch that whole conversation here- https://cornerstonelife.com/criticaltheory/.
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Episode 39- Critical Race Theory 3: What is Justice?, hosted by Mark Vance and Alex Tuckness. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This is part three of a four part series walking through Critical Race Theory. This episode is a small piece of a bigger conversation held as a part of the theology program at Cornerstone Church. You can watch that whole conversation here- https://cornerstonelife.com/criticaltheory/.
Helpful resources for this episode are "A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory" by Tim Keller (https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/) and Keller's book Generous Justice (https://www.amazon.com/Generous-Justice-Gods-Grace-Makes/dp/1594486077/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=general+justice+tim+keller&qid=1600711173&sr=8-1).
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Episode 38- Critical Race Theory 2: What is Critical Theory?, hosted by Mark Vance and Matt LaPine. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This is part two of a four part series walking through Critical Race Theory. This episode is a small piece of a bigger conversation held as a part of the theology program at Cornerstone Church. You can watch that whole conversation here- https://cornerstonelife.com/criticaltheory/.
Helpful resources for this episode are Dr. Matt Lapine's paper on Critical Theory (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1afRiigf3omPKe9DoccRviTeVO7s0qIOi/view) accompanied by his Critical Theory Glossary (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ahuqCVFyyo2Q2D7gGPlxRYt60eHuHEjm/view)
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Episode 37- Critical Race Theory 1: Overview, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This is part one of a four part series walking through Critical Race Theory. This episode is a small piece of a bigger conversation held as a part of the theology program at Cornerstone Church. You can watch that whole conversation here- https://cornerstonelife.com/criticaltheory/. This episode referenced Neil Shenvi's 6 key elements on CRT- https://shenviapologetics.com/critical-theory-and-christianity-part-1/, and the SBC's "On Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality"- https://www.sbc.net/resource-library/resolutions/on-critical-race-theory-and-intersectionality/#content.
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Episode 36: Authentic, Ambitious, Family-- hosted by Mark Vance and Sol Rexius. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 35: How Should The Church Gather?, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. This episode referenced Al Mohler's article "The Briefing" from August 3, 2020- https://albertmohler.com/2020/08/03/briefing-8-3-20.
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Episode 34: Overload Fatigue, hosted by Mark Vance and Nicole Farley. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 33: Patience, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 32: Coronavirus Wisdom with Dr. Corrie Patten, hosted by Mark Vance and Corrie Patten. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. This week's episode includes a conversation with Mark and Dr. Patten from the Cornerstone Town Hall meeting on July 22, 2020.
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Episode 31: Knowing God's Will, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 30: Civility and Disagreement, hosted by Mark Vance and Alex Tuckness. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 29: Authority and Flourishing, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 28: Racial Justice: Systemic Racism, hosted by Mark Vance and Jacob Varghese. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced "American Racism: We've Got So Very Far To Go" (https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/american-racism-weve-got-so-very) and "George Floyd and Me" (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/george-floyd-and-me/).
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Episode 27: Sabbath Rest, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced The Relentless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer (https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090), The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley (https://www.thecommonrule.org/) and Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Barton (https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rhythms-Arranging-Spiritual-Transformation/dp/0830833331).
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Episode 26: Racial Justice: Listening- hosted by Mark Vance and Jarryd Cole. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
The one who gives an answer before he listens— this is foolishness and disgrace for him. -Proverbs 18:13
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Episode 25: Ministry in My Neighborhood, hosted by Mark Vance and Shane Rothlisberger. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced the book United: Captured by God's Vision for Diversity by Trillia Newbell (https://www.amazon.com/United-Captured-Gods-Vision-Diversity/dp/0802410146).
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Episode 24: Injustice and Inequality- hosted by Mark Vance and Alex Tuckness. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
In this episode Dr. Alex Tuckness, Professor of Political Science at Iowa State University, walks us through the inequalities we see especially magnified in hard times, and how we as Christians should respond.
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Episode 23: 5 Myths of Mental Health - Part Two hosted by Mark Vance and Matt LaPine. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This is the second episode of a two part series discussing the 5 Myths of Mental Health, and in this episode Matt and Mark walk us through the remaining three myths: what you believe erases your emotional difficulties, depression and anxiety are simply a chemical imbalance, and you should be able to change your emotions right now.
If you or someone you know is seeking Christ-centered counseling, the Cornerstone Counseling Center is currently providing services via tele-therapy. Call 515-599-8904 or visit https://www.cornerstone-counseling.com/ to schedule an appointment.
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Episode 22: Racial Justice, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced the "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" and the corresponding video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__cT397uOak&has_verified=1) as well as the Undivided content distributed by NAMB (https://www.namb.net/undivided/).
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Episode 21: 5 Myths of Mental Health - Part One, hosted by Mark Vance and Matt LaPine. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This is the first of a two part series discussing the 5 Myths of Mental Health, and in this episode Matt and Mark walk us through the following two myths: you are alone and depression and anxiety are a spiritual issue.
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Episode 20: We Will Worship Again, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced "The Foo Fighters and the future of Large Gatherings (and Corporate Worship)" by Eric Geiger (https://ericgeiger.com/2020/05/the-foo-fighters-and-the-future-of-large-gatherings-and-corporate-worship/), Dr. Michael Osterholm's podcast (https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/podcasts-webinars), and "How COVID-19 Spreads" (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html).
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Episode 19: Growing Through Reading, hosted by Mark Vance and Matt LaPine. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. Sign up for a Summer Book Club here https://cornerstonelife.com/equipping/.
This episode referenced the following books: The Chosen (https://www.amazon.com/Chosen-Novel-Chaim-Potok/dp/0449213447), Till We Have Faces (https://www.amazon.com/Till-We-Have-Faces-Retold/dp/0062565419), In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts (https://www.amazon.com/Realm-Hungry-Ghosts-Encounters-Addiction/dp/155643880X), The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog (https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Raised-Psychiatrists-Notebook-What/dp/0465056539), The Body Keeps the Score (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748), Insider Outsider (https://www.amazon.com/Insider-Outsider-Journey-Stranger-Evangelicalism/dp/0310345030), A Room of One's Own (https://www.amazon.com/Room-Ones-Own-Virginia-Woolf/dp/1614272778) and The Green Ember (https://www.amazon.com/Green-Ember-Book/dp/0986223506).
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Episode 18: Evangelism, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced the Bridge Diagram (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gr0xXfR3L8), the Three Circles (http://lifeonmissionbook.com/conversation-guide), and Two Ways to Live (http://twowaystolive.com/).
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Episode 17: Individualism: Those are My Rights, hosted by Mark Vance and Alex Tuckness. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
In this episode Dr. Alex Tuckness, Professor of Political Science at Iowa State University, unpacks the good and bad about individualism and how we as Christians are called to use our liberties in a God-honoring way.
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Episode 16: Balance and Wisdom, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
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Episode 15: A Word for Seniors, hosted by Mark Vance and Sol Rexius. To all of the graduating seniors out there, congratulations! We see you, we're celebrating you, and we're proud of you! Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode gave three major pieces of wisdom for seniors: 1) sometimes the trials that make you feel like you’re getting buried are actually you getting planted, 2) who you're becoming in Christ is more important than what you're doing for Christ and 3) who can you come alongside and encourage right now?
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Episode 14: My Ideal Quarantine Day, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced six major rhythms of Mark's days right now, including: 1) F260 plan in the morning, 2) pause to pray throughout the day, 3) go outside after work, 4) dock phone at dinner, 5) intentional with time after dinner before bed and 6) books before bed instead of TV. You can more about the F260 plan here https://cornerstonelife.com/bible/.
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Episode 13: Delighting in Your Kids, hosted by Mark Vance and Shane Rothlisberger. "Your most important responsibility right now is to delight in your children."
Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode mentions the Cornerstone Newsletter, which is a monthly newsletter that contains helpful information about upcoming events and resources, as well as stories about what God is doing in our church family. To sign up for the newsletter, click here- https://cornerstonelife.com/newsletter/.
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Episode 12: The Grieving Process of Change, hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode referenced Leading Major Change in Your Ministry by Dr. Jeff Iorg (https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Major-Change-Your-Ministry/dp/1462774601). Mark highlighted Iorg's rough stages of grief, which include: Shock, denial, anger, bargaining, exploration, adjustment, and embrace.
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Episode 11: Singleness, Remote Work and Wisdom, hosted by Mark Vance and Kendra Gustafson. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Helpful resources from this episode include the poem "We Have Been Exposed" (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cknehFe0BTPYBTTKStqtTMMgO-yzc5l3), "Tips for Working Remotely" (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mLQNlmSd5bYuqIutEXB0RmJ0hoA0Tsr7YbiUXDL0rwA) and 7 Myths about Singleness (https://www.amazon.com/Myths-about-Singleness-Sam-Allberry/dp/1433561522) by Sam Allberry.
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Episode 10: The Problem of Evil, hosted by Mark Vance.
Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode references The Cross of Christ by John Stott (https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Christ-John-Stott/dp/083083320X), A Place of Healing: Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God’s Sovereignty by Joni Eareckson Tada (https://www.amazon.com/Place-Healing-Wrestling-Mysteries-Sovereignty/dp/0781412544) and How Long, O Lord?: Reflections on Suffering and Evil by D. A. Carson (https://www.amazon.com/How-Long-Lord-Reflections-Suffering/dp/184474132X).
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Episode 9: Marriage Tensions and Coronavirus, hosted by Mark Vance and Steve Jones.
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This episode referenced the poem "We Have Been Exposed" (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cknehFe0BTPYBTTKStqtTMMgO-yzc5l3) and the Cornerstone Counseling Center, which is currently only able to provide services via Teletherapy (video-conferencing). If you have any questions or would like more information about the Counseling Center, please call 515-599-8904 or visit cornerstone-counseling.com.
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Episode 8: Financial Wisdom In Crisis, hosted by Mark Vance.
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A few helpful resources from this episode include https://www.crown.org/ and https://www.daveramsey.com/.
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Episode 7: Resurrection Evidence, hosted by Mark Vance.
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The episode references three main evidences for the resurrection of Jesus: 1) The empty tomb in Jerusalem, 2) The post-resurrection physical appearances, and 3) The utter uniqueness of the resurrection story.
The episode also specifically references NT Wright's book, The Resurrection of the Son of God (https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Christian-Origins-Question-Vol/dp/0800626796) and the video summary of Wright's book (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVhgAiGihoA).
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Episode 6: Leading Through Stress, hosted by Mark Vance and Solomon Rexius. A reminder for your week- remember to begin and end each day as a child of God.
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The episode references the F260 Bible Reading Plan (bit.ly/equip-02-f260).
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Episode 5: Coronavirus: Blizzard, Winter, or Ice Age? Hosted by Mark Vance. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode references "Leading Beyond The Blizzard: Why Every Organization Is Now a Startup" by Andy Crouch (https://journal.praxislabs.org/leading-beyond-the-blizzard-why-every-organization-is-now-a-startup-b7f32fb278ff).
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Episode 4: At Home with Kids, hosted by Mark Vance, Julia Brosamle and Samantha Kelley. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
Julia and Samantha referenced many helpful resources (including the Cornerstone Kids Newsletter) during this episode. Visit cornerstonelife.com/kids for links to all of these resources, a way to sign up for the newsletter, and more.
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Episode 3: Technology and Social Interaction, hosted by Mark Vance and James Pusey. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode references The Tech Wise Family by Andy Crouch (andy-crouch.com), GroupMe (groupme.com), Google Hangouts (hangouts.google.com), Zoom (zoom.us), Skype (skype.com), and Marco Polo (marcopolo.me).
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Episode 2: A Quiet Heart in an Anxious World, hosted by Mark Vance and Solomon Rexius. An encouragement for your week: "A gracious heart spies mercy in every condition." - Thomas Watson (1620-1686) Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
The episode references the F260 Bible Reading Plan (bit.ly/equip-02-f260), Tinikling (bit.ly/equip-02-tinikling), and "Love in the Time of Coronavirus" by Andy Crouch (bit.ly/equip-01-love).
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Episode 1: Deep Roots in Difficult Times, hosted by Mark Vance and James Pusey. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.
This episode references The Common Rule ( thecommonrule.org ) and "Love in the Time of Coronavirus" by Andy Crouch ( bit.ly/equip-01-love ).
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