Equip Podcast

If life is short and death is certain, what story will you leave behind? Mark and guest panelists address the most important preparation for death: having a clear testimony of faith in Jesus. He challenges listeners to consider whether they have true confidence in Christ as the resurrection and the life, and explains why clarity in your own story is the foundation for passing on the gospel to others. This conversation is both sobering and hope-filled, reminding us that dying well begins with knowing Christ and ends with leaving behind a legacy of faith.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!

Tony Lee is joining Cornerstone as our new Salt Company Director! Tony sits down with Mark to share his testimony of coming to faith in Christ and how God has led him into ministry. This conversation gives a glimpse into Tony’s heart for the gospel and his excitement for leading the Salt Company in Ames.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!

Where do you even start when it comes to reading the Bible? In this episode, Mark coaches us through the Spiritual Workout Plan, focusing on the foundational discipline of Bible reading. He explains how to begin, what questions to ask as you study, and how to move toward memorizing and applying Scripture in daily life. This is practical guidance for anyone who wants to grow in biblical literacy—laying the groundwork for deeper practices of faith by starting with God's word itself.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!

Why don't we baptize infants at Cornerstone? Why do we re-baptize some people? Mark explains why baptism is central to the life of the church and addresses some of the most common questions people ask. From infant baptism to re-baptism to how baptism connects with salvation, this episode offers a clear and practical guide to why baptism matters so deeply in the Christian 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.Ask Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

Episode 270- What is a Resurrection Body Like?, 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!

Was the belief that Jesus is God an early conviction? Mark tackles one of the most common claims from skeptics: that the idea of Jesus’ divinity developed slowly over time. Drawing from the confession of Thomas and other New Testament witnesses, he shows how the earliest Christians worshiped Jesus as both Lord and God. Mark demonstrates why belief in the divinity of Christ is not a later theological innovation but has been central to Christianity from the very beginning.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!

In a world full of noise and distraction, how do we keep ourselves grounded in God's word? Mark challenges us to think about theology like a workout — something we train in consistently, not casually. While it’s easy to fill our days with music, podcasts, and constant noise, he calls us to dig deep wells of biblical knowledge and awe for Christ. Mark celebrates the hunger he sees in college students, but also urges us to root ourselves in Scripture and develop theological depth in a world overflowing with tools and distractions.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!

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.Ask Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

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.Ask Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

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.