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Equip Podcast
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.
Episodes
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The Ten Commandments: The Sanctity of Human Life & End of Life
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…
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The Ten Commandments: Honoring Your Parents & Authority
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…
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The Ten Commandments: Practical Ways to Honor the Sabbath Principle
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…
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Fall Spiritual Workout Plan: Finding Your Rhythm
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…
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Ask Mark Anything: AI, Culture, and Beyond
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…
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The Ten Commandments: A Biblical Theology of God's Name
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…
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How Christians Should Respond to the Death of Charlie Kirk
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…
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The Ten Commandments: Idols, Images, and The Chosen
Does watching The Chosen violate the Second Commandment? In this episode, Mark Vance and Emily Jensen continue their journey through the Ten Commandments by…
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The Ten Commandments: Distinguishing LOVE from IDOLATRY
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…
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The Ten Commandments: How does God's Law to OT Israel relate to the Christian Today?
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…
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A New Season of The Equip Podcast
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…
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21 Days of Prayer: Fasting
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…
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21 Days of Prayer: Prayer Boosters
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…
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21 Days of Prayer: What is Intercessory Prayer?
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…
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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…
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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…
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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?…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dying Well: Sharing Your Gospel Story
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…
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Meet a New Staffer: Tony Lee
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…
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Spiritual Workout Coaching: Foundational Bible Reading
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…
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Why is Baptism So Important?
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…
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What is a Resurrection Body Like?
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…
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Did Early Christians Believe Jesus was God?
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…
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A Gospel Theology Workout
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 —…
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Parenting and Spiritual Disciplines
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…
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Parenting and Purity
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…
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Lent and Ash Wednesday Services
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…
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Sam Allberry's Testimony
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…
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What is Lent?
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…
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Gospel Grit
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…
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Truth, Compassion, and Same Sex Attraction with Sam Allberry
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…
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Where's the Ending of the Lord's Prayer?
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…
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Sermon on the Mount: Jesus and Divorce
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…
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The Ambivalent World
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…
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The Discipline of Daily Worship Explained
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…
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Salt Company Conference 2025 Highlights
In this special episode, Mark shares highlights from the Salt Company Conference, featuring clips from sermons by Solomon Rexius and Christian Gracia. These…
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Tell Some Stories!
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…
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Intentional Generosity
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…
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Intentional Advent
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…
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Blessed are Those Who Mourn... Ongoing Pains of Life...
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…
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Blessed are Those Who Mourn at Thanksgiving...
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…
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Gospel + Safety + Time
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…
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Gavin Ortlund on Assurance of Salvation
This episode was recorded at our recent Equip Weekend at Cornerstone Church. To get more resources from Cornerstone Equip Weekend go to…
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Hopeful Church in an Anxious Age
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…
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Gavin Ortlund on Church History
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…
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Reflection on the Nicene Creed with Alanna Sellinger
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…
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Politics and Voting
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…
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Get Married: A Book Reflection
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…
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Too Much Work or Too Much Rest?
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…
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Cornerstone's 30th Anniversary with Troy & Pam Nesbitt
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…
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Understanding the Creeds: One Holy CATHOLIC Apostolic Church
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…
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Understanding the Creeds: One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins
Episode 241- Understanding the Creeds: One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins, hosted by Mark Vance. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and…
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Understanding the Creeds: Why does Church tradition matter?
Episode 240- Understanding the Creeds: Why does Church tradition matter?, hosted by Mark Vance. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and…