Equip Podcast

Will Cornerstone ever host an Ash Wednesday service? Mark takes on common questions about Ash Wednesday and Lent. He explains why some churches observe it while others don’t, the history and symbolism behind the practice, and how different churches make decisions about worship rhythms. Mark also addresses whether Cornerstone would ever hold an Ash Wednesday service, helping listeners see the heart...

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 designe...

What’s the point of giving something up for Lent? Mark explains the meaning and purpose of Lent, tracing its biblical roots and church history. He shares how practices like fasting and prayer prepare our hearts to celebrate Easter with deeper joy. This episode challenges us to see Lent not as empty ritual, but as an invitation to renewal and intimacy with Christ. This podcast is designed to help y...

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 streng...

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 pe...

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 . Subs...

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 comple...

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 increasin...

In this episode, Mark dives into the discipline of daily worship—not just corporate gatherings, but rhythms of prayer, Scripture, and communion with God in the everyday. He explores why this discipline matters, what it looks like practically, and how it sustains us in seasons of dryness or distraction. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called yo...

In this special episode, Mark shares highlights from the Salt Company Conference, featuring clips from sermons by Solomon Rexius and Christian Gracia. These powerful moments of teaching challenge hearts, stir worship, and point us deeper into God’s purposes. These sermon clips invite you to reorient your life around Christ. To Find more from the Salt Company Conference - visit saltcompanyconferenc...

Episode 256- Tell Some Stories -- with Mark Vance. 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 . Ask Mark a Question! Suggest a topic or question for Ma...

Episode 255- Intentional Generosity with Mark Vance 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 . Ask Mark a Question! Suggest a topic or question for M...

Intentional Advent - Episode 254- hosted by Mark Vance.  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 . Ask Mark a Question! Suggest a topic or question...

Episode 253 - Blessed are Those Who Mourn... Ongoing Pains of 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 . Ask Mark a Question! Suggest a topi...

Episode 252- Blessed are Those Who Mourn at Thanksgiving...with Mark Vance. 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 . Ask Mark a Question! Suggest a...

Episode 251 - Gospel + Safety + Time, hosted by Mark Vance. 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 . Ask Mark a Question! Suggest a topic or questi...

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 This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you...

Episode 249 - Hopeful Church in an Anxious Age with Mark Vance This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. Connect with Cornerstone Church Online at  Ask Mark a Question! Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

Episode 248 - Gavin Ortlund on Church History Check out more from Gavin at www.truthunites.org 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 . Ask Mark a...

Episode 247- Reflection on the Nicene Creed with Alanna Sellinger, hosted by Mark Vance. 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 . To learn more and...

Episode 246- Politics and Voting, hosted by Mark Vance. 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 . Ask Mark a Question! Suggest a topic or question f...

Episode 245- Get Married: A Book Reflection, hosted by Mark Vance. 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 . Ask Mark a Question! Suggest a topic or...

Episode 244- Too Much Work or Too Much Rest?, hosted by Mark Vance. 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 . Ask Mark a Question! Suggest a topic o...

Episode 243- Cornerstone's 30th Anniversary with Troy & Pam Nesbitt, hosted by Mark Vance and Troy & Pam Nesbitt. 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 Face...

Episode 242- Understanding the Creeds: One Holy CATHOLIC Apostolic Church, hosted by Mark Vance. 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 . To learn...