

Equip Podcast
Cornerstone Church of Ames
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.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 24min
Liberal Christianity is NOT Christianity
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?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 Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

Jul 17, 2025 • 21min
Bitterness and Family Brokenness
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?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 Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

Jul 11, 2025 • 22min
How much should I work out physically?
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?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 Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

Jul 3, 2025 • 19min
Can I be Patriotic as a Christian?
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?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 Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

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Jun 26, 2025 • 20min
Spiritual Workout Plan: Coaching at the Halfway Point
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.Ask Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

Jun 19, 2025 • 25min
Strategic Generosity 3: Where and how should I give?
Episode 280- Strategic Generosity 3: Where and how should I give?, 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 for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

Jun 12, 2025 • 21min
Strategic Generosity 2: How much should I give?
Episode 279- Strategic Generosity 2: How much should I give?, 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 for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

Jun 5, 2025 • 23min
Strategic Generosity 1: Gospel Motivations
How does Jesus tell us to handle our money? Mark explores the gospel motivations that should drive the way we think about money and resources. While there’s wisdom in saving, writing wills, and caring for family, Jesus calls us to something deeper: using our earthly goods to store up eternal treasure and invite others into God’s kingdom. Mark challenges us to be even more intentional about planning our generosity than we are about planning our retirement — seeing every resource as an opportunity for eternal impact.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 Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

May 29, 2025 • 28min
Dying Well: Financial and Legal Concerns
How should Christians prepare financially and legally for the end of life? Mark is joined by Tim Gartin, a local attorney and Cornerstone member, to talk about end-of-life financial and legal planning. Tim offers practical and godly wisdom on wills, estates, and stewardship, helping Christians think ahead with faith and responsibility. This conversation reminds us that preparing well isn’t just about ourselves — it’s about caring for our families, stewarding God’s resources, and finishing our race with wisdom and dignity.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 handoutCornerstone's GriefShare ministryMcFarland Hospital's Advanced Medical Directive handout and conversation resource pageEstate Planning Inventory handoutFuneral Planning Guide handoutResources on Health and Aging handoutThis 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 Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

May 22, 2025 • 29min
Dying Well: Aging and Medical Decisions
How do we navigate end-of-life medical choices with faith and wisdom? Mark is joined by his sister Megan, a cardiac nurse, and Val Bohlen, a longtime hospice caregiver. Together they share personal and professional perspectives on aging, medical interventions, and the difficult choices that often come at the end of life. This conversation explores the tension between preserving life and prolonging dying, and helps us think biblically about stewarding our bodies with dignity, wisdom, and faith as we grow older.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 handoutCornerstone's GriefShare ministryMcFarland Hospital's Advanced Medical Directive handout and conversation resource pageEstate Planning Inventory handoutFuneral Planning Guide handoutResources on Health and Aging handoutThis 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 Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!


