Equip Podcast

How do we help our kids develop a lasting walk with God? Mark shares a practical vision for guiding children into daily devotion with the Lord. He challenges the tendency to overvalue spontaneous “deep” experiences while overlooking the power of steady, ritualized rhythms. Instead of aiming for memorable moments, the goal is consistent nourishment — helping kids learn to pray, read Scripture, and spend time with God in ways that form lifelong habits of faith.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.

How do we help our kids pursue purity in a culture that pushes the opposite? Mark unpacks God’s design for purity and how parents can guide their children toward sexual faithfulness in a culture that resists it. This conversation is about shepherding children into a life shaped by the gospel, where purity is not about rules, but about following Christ.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.

Delve into the historical roots of Lent and Ash Wednesday, uncovering their significance as preparation for baptism. Explore essential elements of corporate worship through a biblical lens, emphasizing prayer, reading, and communion. Discover the diverse theological perspectives on Ash Wednesday and Lent, balancing tradition with scripture to foster spiritual growth. Reflect on how these practices evolve within contemporary church life and their role in nurturing faith.

How does the gospel speak to questions of identity, sexuality, and struggle? Pastor and author Sam Allberry shares his personal story and how the gospel addresses identity, sexuality, and same-sex attraction. While we all struggle with sin in different ways, Christ calls each of us to follow him. This is a beautiful and powerful presentation of the hope found only in Jesus.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.

Discover the historical importance of Lent and its spiritual role in Christianity. Delve into how this season deepens believers' focus on Christ while highlighting the ugliness of sin and the beauty of the gospel. Uncover misconceptions about Lent's origins and its value beyond Catholicism. Explore the Protestant Reformation as a renewal movement, and learn how to incorporate historical practices into your faith. Embrace a communal journey of reflection and fasting, engaging in meaningful practices in the lead-up to Easter.

What if the way forward isn’t avoiding suffering, but enduring it through Christ? In this episode, Mark addresses the mindset many of us carry: the desire to avoid suffering and seek self-help. He contrasts that with the gospel’s call to perseverance: grit that isn’t grounded in willpower, but in Christ himself. Mark challenges listeners to embrace trials as part of discipleship and to find strength not in avoiding hardship, but in enduring it by faith.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.

How can Christians speak truth with compassion about same-sex attraction? Mark welcomes world-renowned pastor Sam Allberry to tackle one of the most sensitive and divisive topics in Christian circles. They explore how to hold fast to biblical conviction while extending true empathy and pastoral care. Sam shares from personal struggle as they discuss sin, identity, and what it looks like to love people well in a broken world.Cornerstone's Equip Weekend with Sam Allberry is happening February 21st & 22nd, 2025. More information is found at https://cornerstonelife.com/equipping/#weekend .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.

Did Jesus really say the last line of the Lord’s Prayer? Mark explores the evidence behind this debated ending, explains why some translations include it and others don’t, and shows how the early church used the doxology in worship.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.

How should Christians think about divorce in today’s world? In this episode, Mark Vance and Alex Tuckness unpack Jesus’ words about divorce. They explore the cultural assumptions of Jesus’ day, what his teaching means for us now, and how grace and truth meet when marriages break. This conversation helps us understand not only what Jesus taught but also how his words guide us in the pain and complexity of real life.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.

How do you stand firm when the world shrugs its shoulders at truth? In this episode, Mark unpacks the idea of living in an “ambivalent world” — a culture where conviction is blurred and moral clarity is often sidelined. Drawing from an article by Seth Troutt, Mark helps us think biblically about how to discern truth, live with courage, and stay anchored in the gospel when the world feels increasingly uncertain.To read the full article by Seth Troutt - visit World Magazine's website at https://wng.org/opinions/the-transition-to-ambivalent-world-1733225254This 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.