Cornerstone Equipping Archive Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:04:29 -0600 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1891678 en-us © 2026 Cornerstone Church of Ames yes b10becb4-511f-57ef-9773-c8d84b9803cb Cornerstone Church of Ames episodic false Podcast by Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast provides past recordings from Equipping Ministry events including semesterly Equip Weekends and monthly Crash Courses.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Cornerstone Church of Ames https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kjmco9uzequchtfkj1rcgclodqn9?.jpg Cornerstone Equipping Archive Marriage Experience Session 3: Communication & Conflict Marriage Experience Session 3: Communication & Conflict The Marriage Experience is a biblically based and clinically informed weekend for married couples of all ages. Designed to be engaging and interactive, couples will come away equipped to take meaningful steps forward in their marriage.

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]]> The Marriage Experience is a biblically based and clinically informed weekend for married couples of all ages. Designed to be engaging and interactive, couples will come away equipped to take meaningful steps forward in their marriage.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18775678 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0600 3542 3 full false Marriage Experience Session 2: The Sound Relationship House Marriage Experience Session 2: The Sound Relationship House The Marriage Experience is a biblically based and clinically informed weekend for married couples of all ages. Designed to be engaging and interactive, couples will come away equipped to take meaningful steps forward in their marriage.

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]]> The Marriage Experience is a biblically based and clinically informed weekend for married couples of all ages. Designed to be engaging and interactive, couples will come away equipped to take meaningful steps forward in their marriage.

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]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-18775607 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0600 2656 2 full false Marriage Experience Session 4: Rituals of Connection Marriage Experience Session 4: Rituals of Connection The Marriage Experience is a biblically based and clinically informed weekend for married couples of all ages. Designed to be engaging and interactive, couples will come away equipped to take meaningful steps forward in their marriage.

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]]> The Marriage Experience is a biblically based and clinically informed weekend for married couples of all ages. Designed to be engaging and interactive, couples will come away equipped to take meaningful steps forward in their marriage.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18775685 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0600 3336 4 full false Marriage Experience Session 1: The Purpose of Marriage Marriage Experience Session 1: The Purpose of Marriage The Marriage Experience is a biblically based and clinically informed weekend for married couples of all ages. Designed to be engaging and interactive, couples will come away equipped to take meaningful steps forward in their marriage.

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]]> The Marriage Experience is a biblically based and clinically informed weekend for married couples of all ages. Designed to be engaging and interactive, couples will come away equipped to take meaningful steps forward in their marriage.

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]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-18775603 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0600 2942 1 full false Crash Course: Dying Well Crash Course: Dying Well 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16705460 Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 -0500 7599 full false Crash Course: Life After College Crash Course: Life After College This crash course addresses the challenges and opportunities of post-graduation in key areas such as relationships, career, church and community involvement, while also exploring how to maintain a vibrant relationship with Christ in the midst of these changes. Taught by Alanna Sellinger with guest panelists.

]]> This crash course addresses the challenges and opportunities of post-graduation in key areas such as relationships, career, church and community involvement, while also exploring how to maintain a vibrant relationship with Christ in the midst of these changes. Taught by Alanna Sellinger with guest panelists.

]]> Buzzsprout-16705451 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500 6963 full false Crash Course: Can I Really Trust the Bible? Crash Course: Can I Really Trust the Bible? In a world where truth is constantly called into question, we’ve been asking this question of the Bible’s reliability, trustworthiness and authority for thousands of years. This crash course will explore why understanding the Bible’s nature is crucial for a solid faith foundation, and participants will also learn how the Bible was formed (including a brief history of its contents and the process by which it took shape) and examine the trustworthiness of the New Testament by looking at the historicity and reliability of its manuscripts. Taught by Dan Johnston.


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  • Crash Course Handout
  • Supplemental New Testament Manuscript Charts Handout
  • "Making of the Bible [Extended Version]" video by Tim Mackie
]]> In a world where truth is constantly called into question, we’ve been asking this question of the Bible’s reliability, trustworthiness and authority for thousands of years. This crash course will explore why understanding the Bible’s nature is crucial for a solid faith foundation, and participants will also learn how the Bible was formed (including a brief history of its contents and the process by which it took shape) and examine the trustworthiness of the New Testament by looking at the historicity and reliability of its manuscripts. Taught by Dan Johnston.


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  • Crash Course Handout
  • Supplemental New Testament Manuscript Charts Handout
  • "Making of the Bible [Extended Version]" video by Tim Mackie
]]> Buzzsprout-16450438 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0600 6559 full false Equip Weekend 2025: How Should I Think About Gender? (Main Session 4) Equip Weekend 2025: How Should I Think About Gender? (Main Session 4) How Should I Think About Gender?:  This session addresses the huge cultural shifts about how we think of gender identity, and the need to come back to forgotten foundations of what the Bible says about being made in God's image as men and women. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

]]> How Should I Think About Gender?:  This session addresses the huge cultural shifts about how we think of gender identity, and the need to come back to forgotten foundations of what the Bible says about being made in God's image as men and women. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

]]> Buzzsprout-16450640 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600 4032 full false Equip Weekend 2025: How Should I Think About My Body? (Main Session 3) Equip Weekend 2025: How Should I Think About My Body? (Main Session 3) How Should I Think About My Body?:  This session explores the gospel of Jesus and the way it provides a unique and healthy way for us to think about our own bodies as being made by God and for him. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

]]> How Should I Think About My Body?:  This session explores the gospel of Jesus and the way it provides a unique and healthy way for us to think about our own bodies as being made by God and for him. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

]]> Buzzsprout-16450634 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600 5308 full false Equip Weekend 2025: How Should I Think About Marriage and Singleness? (Main Session 2) Equip Weekend 2025: How Should I Think About Marriage and Singleness? (Main Session 2) How Should I Think About Marriage and Singleness?:  This session discusses the fresh light that the gospel sheds on the meaning of both marriage and singleness, affirming both as good gifts when used in service of God's purposes. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

]]> How Should I Think About Marriage and Singleness?:  This session discusses the fresh light that the gospel sheds on the meaning of both marriage and singleness, affirming both as good gifts when used in service of God's purposes. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

]]> Buzzsprout-16450654 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0600 4299 full false Equip Weekend 2025: How Should I Think About Sex? (Main Session 1) Equip Weekend 2025: How Should I Think About Sex? (Main Session 1) How Should I Think About Sex?:  This session looks at why God even cares about things like this, and why it's good news that he does. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

]]> How Should I Think About Sex?:  This session looks at why God even cares about things like this, and why it's good news that he does. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

]]> Buzzsprout-16450613 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0600 5202 full false Crash Course: Hard Sayings of Jesus Crash Course: Hard Sayings of Jesus Let’s be honest: Sometimes Jesus says things are just downright confusing, a this course will delve into some of the challenging and often misunderstood sayings of Jesus. Participants will gain tools for interpreting tough biblical texts, addressing questions and concerns that arise from passages that seem confusing or troubling. With a focus on clarity and sound biblical interpretation, we’ll explore how these hard sayings reveal profound truths about the character of God and the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven. Taught by Alex Tuckness and Alanna Sellinger.


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  • Interpretive Journey and study resources handout
]]> Let’s be honest: Sometimes Jesus says things are just downright confusing, a this course will delve into some of the challenging and often misunderstood sayings of Jesus. Participants will gain tools for interpreting tough biblical texts, addressing questions and concerns that arise from passages that seem confusing or troubling. With a focus on clarity and sound biblical interpretation, we’ll explore how these hard sayings reveal profound truths about the character of God and the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven. Taught by Alex Tuckness and Alanna Sellinger.


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  • Interpretive Journey and study resources handout
]]> Buzzsprout-16450435 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0600 6663 full false Crash Course: Theology of Diversity Crash Course: Theology of Diversity This crash course explores what the Bible says about diversity and how the church can cultivate a rich, all-encompassing theology of diversity that reflects God’s heart for all people. We’ll go beyond just race and ethnicity to examine how aspects like socioeconomic status, marital status, disabilities, and family makeup contribute to a fuller understanding of God’s design for community. Participants will be challenged to consider how embracing holistic diversity can foster spiritual growth, deepen relationships, and help believers mature in their faith. We’ll also address the dangers of elevating any single aspect of identity above our identity in Christ and explore how exclusion from diversity can hinder spiritual maturity. Taught by Alex Tuckness with guest panelists.

]]> This crash course explores what the Bible says about diversity and how the church can cultivate a rich, all-encompassing theology of diversity that reflects God’s heart for all people. We’ll go beyond just race and ethnicity to examine how aspects like socioeconomic status, marital status, disabilities, and family makeup contribute to a fuller understanding of God’s design for community. Participants will be challenged to consider how embracing holistic diversity can foster spiritual growth, deepen relationships, and help believers mature in their faith. We’ll also address the dangers of elevating any single aspect of identity above our identity in Christ and explore how exclusion from diversity can hinder spiritual maturity. Taught by Alex Tuckness with guest panelists.

]]> Buzzsprout-16450353 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0600 6907 full false Crash Course: Help! I Can't Stop Scrolling on Social Media Crash Course: Help! I Can't Stop Scrolling on Social Media This crash course dives into the addictive nature of social media and how it’s designed to keep us hooked. Participants will learn how to identify harmful habits, build healthier practices, and find ways to use social media with purpose, so you can connect meaningfully and show up as a faithful presence and fruitful witness online. Taught by Jill Thomas (LISW), Laura Wifler, and Alanna Sellinger.


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]]> This crash course dives into the addictive nature of social media and how it’s designed to keep us hooked. Participants will learn how to identify harmful habits, build healthier practices, and find ways to use social media with purpose, so you can connect meaningfully and show up as a faithful presence and fruitful witness online. Taught by Jill Thomas (LISW), Laura Wifler, and Alanna Sellinger.


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]]> Buzzsprout-15670924 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0600 7441 full false Equip Weekend 2024: Which Battles Are Worth Fighting? (Lessons From the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy) (Main Session 4) Equip Weekend 2024: Which Battles Are Worth Fighting? (Lessons From the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy) (Main Session 4) Which Battles are Worth Fighting?:  This session discusses lessons from the Fundamentalist-Modernist controversy. A great need in the church today is theological triage: which issues are worth fighting over? Going back 100 years into church history provides helpful perspective on which doctrines we should be willing to divide over—and which are not. Despite the negative connotations of the word “fundamentalist,” the early fundamentalists can actually help us consider how to prioritize the gospel amidst our theological disagreements. This session provides an overview of what the early fundamentalists stood for, and how their legacy relates to contemporary conversations. Taught by Gavin Ortlund.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Church History (Fall 2024).

]]> Which Battles are Worth Fighting?:  This session discusses lessons from the Fundamentalist-Modernist controversy. A great need in the church today is theological triage: which issues are worth fighting over? Going back 100 years into church history provides helpful perspective on which doctrines we should be willing to divide over—and which are not. Despite the negative connotations of the word “fundamentalist,” the early fundamentalists can actually help us consider how to prioritize the gospel amidst our theological disagreements. This session provides an overview of what the early fundamentalists stood for, and how their legacy relates to contemporary conversations. Taught by Gavin Ortlund.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Church History (Fall 2024).

]]> Buzzsprout-15670962 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600 4317 full false Equip Weekend 2024: Overcoming Anxiety (How the Puritans Can Help) (Main Session 3) Equip Weekend 2024: Overcoming Anxiety (How the Puritans Can Help) (Main Session 3) Overcoming Anxiety:  This session discusses how the Puritans can help with anxiety, one of the most acute and prevalent modern struggles. We have resources in our theological traditions that can speak to this struggle, as the Puritans excelled at applying the gospel as a balm to the human heart. Special attention is given to the role of the Holy Spirit in providing assurance of the love of God. Taught by Gavin Ortlund.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Church History (Fall 2024).

]]> Overcoming Anxiety:  This session discusses how the Puritans can help with anxiety, one of the most acute and prevalent modern struggles. We have resources in our theological traditions that can speak to this struggle, as the Puritans excelled at applying the gospel as a balm to the human heart. Special attention is given to the role of the Holy Spirit in providing assurance of the love of God. Taught by Gavin Ortlund.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Church History (Fall 2024).

]]> Buzzsprout-15670951 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600 4221 full false Equip Weekend 2024: Tales of Martyrs (Faithful Courage From Forgotten Stories) (Main Session 2) Equip Weekend 2024: Tales of Martyrs (Faithful Courage From Forgotten Stories) (Main Session 2) Tales of Martyrs:  This session discusses faithful courage from forgotten stories-- inspiring and often neglected stories of faithfulness amidst suffering in church history. Special focus will be given to how Christians responded to persecution in the early church, and the courage of missionaries and martyrs who brought the gospel into Northern Europe in early medieval history. Taught by Gavin Ortlund.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Church History (Fall 2024).

]]> Tales of Martyrs:  This session discusses faithful courage from forgotten stories-- inspiring and often neglected stories of faithfulness amidst suffering in church history. Special focus will be given to how Christians responded to persecution in the early church, and the courage of missionaries and martyrs who brought the gospel into Northern Europe in early medieval history. Taught by Gavin Ortlund.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Church History (Fall 2024).

]]> Buzzsprout-15670942 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600 3515 full false Equip Weekend 2024: How to Thrive in a Hostile Culture (Lessons From the Early Church) (Main Session 1) Equip Weekend 2024: How to Thrive in a Hostile Culture (Lessons From the Early Church) (Main Session 1) How to Thrive in a Hostile Culture:  This session discusses lessons from the early church-- how the early Christians responded to a hostile and ungodly surrounding culture with neither retreat nor attack. Special attention is given to the early Christians’ attitude toward entertainment (gladiator games, theater, etc.), which provides many lessons for how Christians today should respond to television and social media. Taught by Gavin Ortlund.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Church History (Fall 2024).

]]> How to Thrive in a Hostile Culture:  This session discusses lessons from the early church-- how the early Christians responded to a hostile and ungodly surrounding culture with neither retreat nor attack. Special attention is given to the early Christians’ attitude toward entertainment (gladiator games, theater, etc.), which provides many lessons for how Christians today should respond to television and social media. Taught by Gavin Ortlund.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Church History (Fall 2024).

]]> Buzzsprout-15670928 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600 3327 full false Crash Course: Violence in the Old Testament Crash Course: Violence in the Old Testament This crash course tackles some of the most troublesome texts of violence in the Old Testament so we can better understand how to make sense of God for ourselves and others. Taught by Rudy Hartmann.

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]]> This crash course tackles some of the most troublesome texts of violence in the Old Testament so we can better understand how to make sense of God for ourselves and others. Taught by Rudy Hartmann.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15670909 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0500 6809 full false Crash Course: Parenting Through the Life Stages Crash Course: Parenting Through the Life Stages From toddlers to teens, parenting takes all sorts of shapes through the years. This crash course will help you understand the nature of each stage of your child’s development, and how this impacts all aspects of your parenting approach for the purpose of cultivating a meaningful and lasting relationship. Taught by Jill Thomas, therapist at Abounding Hope Counseling.

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]]> From toddlers to teens, parenting takes all sorts of shapes through the years. This crash course will help you understand the nature of each stage of your child’s development, and how this impacts all aspects of your parenting approach for the purpose of cultivating a meaningful and lasting relationship. Taught by Jill Thomas, therapist at Abounding Hope Counseling.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15198198 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0500 6535 full false Crash Course: Marriage Tune-up Crash Course: Marriage Tune-up This crash course gives practical tools and biblical insights for you and your spouse to assess your marriage, enhance communication and intimacy, and prioritize one another amidst the busyness of life. Taught by Joel Jorgenson, therapist at Cornerstone Counseling Center.

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]]> This crash course gives practical tools and biblical insights for you and your spouse to assess your marriage, enhance communication and intimacy, and prioritize one another amidst the busyness of life. Taught by Joel Jorgenson, therapist at Cornerstone Counseling Center.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15198192 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0500 6361 full false Crash Course: Strategic Grandparenting Crash Course: Strategic Grandparenting Grandparents play a unique and profoundly influential role in the lives of their grandchildren, but often grandparents themselves don’t understand their enormous potential as spiritual influencers. This crash course is designed to encourage and equip Christian grandparents by teaching biblical principles that will encourage you to leave a legacy of faith to your grandchildren. It will help you overcome obstacles, equip you with best practices to implement in perpetuating your faith, and offer opportunities to learn from other like-minded grandparents. You’ll leave full of inspiration, ideas and practical tools to help you be more intentional in your grandparenting. Taught by Jon Ness with Legacy Coalition.

]]> Grandparents play a unique and profoundly influential role in the lives of their grandchildren, but often grandparents themselves don’t understand their enormous potential as spiritual influencers. This crash course is designed to encourage and equip Christian grandparents by teaching biblical principles that will encourage you to leave a legacy of faith to your grandchildren. It will help you overcome obstacles, equip you with best practices to implement in perpetuating your faith, and offer opportunities to learn from other like-minded grandparents. You’ll leave full of inspiration, ideas and practical tools to help you be more intentional in your grandparenting. Taught by Jon Ness with Legacy Coalition.

]]> Buzzsprout-14319619 Mon, 06 May 2024 11:00:00 -0500 8268 full false Crash Course: Life After College Crash Course: Life After College Transitioning to post-college life presents a new stage of life with excitement and challenges. From first jobs and paychecks, to moving (or staying!) and navigating friendships, dating, marriage and singleness, there are many things to anticipate. This crash course is designed for almost-college grads to recent grads (1-3 years) to discuss how to transition into post-grad life wisely and live faithfully in this unique stage of life. Taught by Alanna Sellinger with Matt and Bethany Snyder, Jacob and Elle Johnson, Carson and Elle Gardner, and Allie Frank.

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]]> Transitioning to post-college life presents a new stage of life with excitement and challenges. From first jobs and paychecks, to moving (or staying!) and navigating friendships, dating, marriage and singleness, there are many things to anticipate. This crash course is designed for almost-college grads to recent grads (1-3 years) to discuss how to transition into post-grad life wisely and live faithfully in this unique stage of life. Taught by Alanna Sellinger with Matt and Bethany Snyder, Jacob and Elle Johnson, Carson and Elle Gardner, and Allie Frank.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14319613 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0500 7511 full false Crash Course: Practical Tools for Technology and Your Teen Crash Course: Practical Tools for Technology and Your Teen This crash course provides staggering data and research on how technology affects your child's brain during critical developmental stages, and the practical (and urgently important!) steps you can take as a parent to monitor, filter, and oversee your teens' technology use and screen time. Taught by Laura Wifler with Ryan and Danielle Hill, Mark and Mandy Stenberg, Peter Miller, and Rainer Erani.

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]]> This crash course provides staggering data and research on how technology affects your child's brain during critical developmental stages, and the practical (and urgently important!) steps you can take as a parent to monitor, filter, and oversee your teens' technology use and screen time. Taught by Laura Wifler with Ryan and Danielle Hill, Mark and Mandy Stenberg, Peter Miller, and Rainer Erani.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14319593 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0500 4300 full false Crash Course: Therapists' Perspective on Teens and Mental Health Crash Course: Therapists' Perspective on Teens and Mental Health As anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues increase in frequency and intensity among teens and adolescents, how can you as a parent navigate these challenges and crises with your teenagers?  This crash course provides you with resources and support, practical tools, and helpful perspectives on mental health issues from therapists actively working with children and teens. Taught by Steve Jones (T-LMHC) with Ed Ruppert (MA, LISW), Sidney Barker (LISW), and Jill Thomas (LISW, PMH-C, RPT-S).

]]> As anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues increase in frequency and intensity among teens and adolescents, how can you as a parent navigate these challenges and crises with your teenagers?  This crash course provides you with resources and support, practical tools, and helpful perspectives on mental health issues from therapists actively working with children and teens. Taught by Steve Jones (T-LMHC) with Ed Ruppert (MA, LISW), Sidney Barker (LISW), and Jill Thomas (LISW, PMH-C, RPT-S).

]]> Buzzsprout-14319546 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500 3528 full false Crash Course: Principles for Parenting Your Teen Crash Course: Principles for Parenting Your Teen This crash course provides gospel-centered principles to implement with your teens during the often chaotic and challenging years of parenting teenagers. Parents will learn how to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and grow with their teenagers in this critical and formative stage of your child's life. Taught by Steve Jones.

]]> This crash course provides gospel-centered principles to implement with your teens during the often chaotic and challenging years of parenting teenagers. Parents will learn how to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and grow with their teenagers in this critical and formative stage of your child's life. Taught by Steve Jones.

]]> Buzzsprout-14319486 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0600 3528 full false Crash Course: Reconstructing a Deconstructed Faith Crash Course: Reconstructing a Deconstructed Faith This crash course provides an overview of the origins of deconstruction, why people deconstruct, and ways to deconstruct that lead to a healthy reconstruction of the Christian faith rather than deconversion. Taught by Graham Spruill and Alanna Sellinger.

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]]> This crash course provides an overview of the origins of deconstruction, why people deconstruct, and ways to deconstruct that lead to a healthy reconstruction of the Christian faith rather than deconversion. Taught by Graham Spruill and Alanna Sellinger.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14319453 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600 7730 full false Equip Weekend 2024: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Main Session 4) Equip Weekend 2024: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Main Session 4) The Challenge of Pseudo-religions:  Exploring the rise of the unaffiliated and the various pseudo-religions and intuitional spiritualities people are turning to as traditional religious adherence falls away, along with opportunities to bear gospel witness in a world of “do-it-yourself” spirituality. Taught by Trevin Wax.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Spring 2024).

]]> The Challenge of Pseudo-religions:  Exploring the rise of the unaffiliated and the various pseudo-religions and intuitional spiritualities people are turning to as traditional religious adherence falls away, along with opportunities to bear gospel witness in a world of “do-it-yourself” spirituality. Taught by Trevin Wax.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Spring 2024).

]]> Buzzsprout-14319653 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0600 3907 full false Equip Weekend 2024: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Main Session 3) Equip Weekend 2024: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Main Session 3) The Challenge of Christian Morality:  Exploring the implications of the sexual revolution and societal views of Christian teaching on sex and marriage, along with opportunities to minister in a world of sexual revolution refugees. Taught by Trevin Wax.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Spring 2024).

]]> The Challenge of Christian Morality:  Exploring the implications of the sexual revolution and societal views of Christian teaching on sex and marriage, along with opportunities to minister in a world of sexual revolution refugees. Taught by Trevin Wax.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Spring 2024).

]]> Buzzsprout-14319649 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0600 4138 full false Equip Weekend 2024: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Main Session 2) Equip Weekend 2024: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Main Session 2) The Challenge of Personalized Faith:  Exploring the relegation of religion to morality, and to personal and private expressions of spirituality, along with a challenge to proclaim the gospel as public truth. Taught by Trevin Wax.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Spring 2024).

]]> The Challenge of Personalized Faith:  Exploring the relegation of religion to morality, and to personal and private expressions of spirituality, along with a challenge to proclaim the gospel as public truth. Taught by Trevin Wax.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Spring 2024).

]]> Buzzsprout-14319641 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0600 3097 full false Equip Weekend 2024: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Main Session 1) Equip Weekend 2024: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Main Session 1) The Challenge of a “Be True To Yourself” Culture:  Exploring the predominant worldview of our society and how the gospel provides a better vision for humanity. Taught by Trevin Wax.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Spring 2024).



]]> The Challenge of a “Be True To Yourself” Culture:  Exploring the predominant worldview of our society and how the gospel provides a better vision for humanity. Taught by Trevin Wax.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Four Challenges Facing the Western Church in America (Spring 2024).



]]> Buzzsprout-14319624 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0600 3535 full false Crash Course: A Christian Perspective on the Body Crash Course: A Christian Perspective on the Body This crash course provides a Christian perspective on the human bodies – how and why they matter to God, how Christians can care for their bodies, and how to address and face the common challenges, ailments, addictions, and struggles we experience in our bodies. Taught by Alex Tuckness, Corrie Patten, and Steve Jones.

]]> This crash course provides a Christian perspective on the human bodies – how and why they matter to God, how Christians can care for their bodies, and how to address and face the common challenges, ailments, addictions, and struggles we experience in our bodies. Taught by Alex Tuckness, Corrie Patten, and Steve Jones.

]]> Buzzsprout-14319448 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0600 7134 full false Equip Weekend 2023: The Political Gospel (Main Session 4) Equip Weekend 2023: The Political Gospel (Main Session 4) How to Engage in Politics in the 21st Century: Models for public witness in a supercharged political climate. Live Q&A is a part of this session. Taught by Dr. Patrick Schreiner.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: The Political Gospel (Fall 2023).

]]> How to Engage in Politics in the 21st Century: Models for public witness in a supercharged political climate. Live Q&A is a part of this session. Taught by Dr. Patrick Schreiner.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: The Political Gospel (Fall 2023).

]]> Buzzsprout-13768742 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0600 3495 full false Equip Weekend 2023: The Political Gospel (Main Session 3) Equip Weekend 2023: The Political Gospel (Main Session 3) Becoming Submissive Citizens: Christians are called to submit to the state and be innocent and righteous citizens. Live Q&A is a part of this session. Taught by Dr. Patrick Schreiner.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: The Political Gospel (Fall 2023).

]]> Becoming Submissive Citizens: Christians are called to submit to the state and be innocent and righteous citizens. Live Q&A is a part of this session. Taught by Dr. Patrick Schreiner.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: The Political Gospel (Fall 2023).

]]> Buzzsprout-13768734 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0600 4620 full false Equip Weekend 2023: The Political Gospel (Main Session 2) Equip Weekend 2023: The Political Gospel (Main Session 2) Becoming Subversive Prophets: Christianity is a disruption, a challenge, to the political order. Live Q&A is a part of this session. Taught by Dr. Patrick Schreiner.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: The Political Gospel (Fall 2023).

]]> Becoming Subversive Prophets: Christianity is a disruption, a challenge, to the political order. Live Q&A is a part of this session. Taught by Dr. Patrick Schreiner.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: The Political Gospel (Fall 2023).

]]> Buzzsprout-13768731 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0600 4400 full false Equip Weekend 2023: The Political Gospel (Main Session 1) Equip Weekend 2023: The Political Gospel (Main Session 1) Christians Need to Be More (Not Less) Political: Christianity not only has political implications but is itself a politic. Taught by Dr. Patrick Schreiner.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: The Political Gospel (Fall 2023).

]]> Christians Need to Be More (Not Less) Political: Christianity not only has political implications but is itself a politic. Taught by Dr. Patrick Schreiner.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: The Political Gospel (Fall 2023).

]]> Buzzsprout-13768720 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0600 2025 full false Crash Course: Women, the Church, and Gender Roles Crash Course: Women, the Church, and Gender Roles This crash course  unpacks a biblical framework for women as image-bearers, how Christ’s life and ministry gives dignity and significance to women, and how women lead in the church from a complementarian viewpoint. Taught by Alanna Sellinger and Mark Vance.

More Resources:

  • "Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles," book by Kathy Keller
  • "God's Good Design," book by Claire Smith
  • "Jesus Through the Eyes of Women," book by Rebecca McLaughlin
  • "Developing Female Leaders," book by Kadi Cole
  • "Half the Church," book by Carolyn Custis James
]]> This crash course  unpacks a biblical framework for women as image-bearers, how Christ’s life and ministry gives dignity and significance to women, and how women lead in the church from a complementarian viewpoint. Taught by Alanna Sellinger and Mark Vance.

More Resources:

  • "Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles," book by Kathy Keller
  • "God's Good Design," book by Claire Smith
  • "Jesus Through the Eyes of Women," book by Rebecca McLaughlin
  • "Developing Female Leaders," book by Kadi Cole
  • "Half the Church," book by Carolyn Custis James
]]> Buzzsprout-13397105 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0500 7296 full false Crash Course: World Religions Crash Course: World Religions This crash course provides a 30,000-foot overview of world religions, provide you with clarity and curiosity for non-Christians around the world, and instill courage and confidence when engaging in gospel conversations with those of different faiths and worldviews. Taught by Eric Warren with guest panelists.

Other Details:

]]> This crash course provides a 30,000-foot overview of world religions, provide you with clarity and curiosity for non-Christians around the world, and instill courage and confidence when engaging in gospel conversations with those of different faiths and worldviews. Taught by Eric Warren with guest panelists.

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]]> Buzzsprout-13397097 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500 7180 full false Crash Course: Parenting Teens Crash Course: Parenting Teens This crash course walks through the biblical framework necessary for parents to accomplish the God-sized task of preparing teenage children for adulthood. Taught by Steve Jones.

Additional Resources:

  • "Age of Opportunity," book by Paul David Tripp
]]> This crash course walks through the biblical framework necessary for parents to accomplish the God-sized task of preparing teenage children for adulthood. Taught by Steve Jones.

Additional Resources:

  • "Age of Opportunity," book by Paul David Tripp
]]> Buzzsprout-13577051 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0500 3583 full false Crash Course: Technology and Virtue Crash Course: Technology and Virtue This crash courses  discusses the history of technology and considers how technology shapes us with practical tools to become people of virtue in a tech-saturated world.  Taught by Nick Harsh with Alanna Sellinger.

More Resources:

  • "God, Technology, and the Christian Life," book by Tony Reinke
  • "Analog Christian," book by Jay Kim
  • "Competing Spectacles," book by Tony Reinke
  • "Social Sanity in an Insta World," book by Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, et al.
  • "12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You," book by Tony Reinke and John Piper
  • "The Social Dilemma," documentary 



]]> This crash courses  discusses the history of technology and considers how technology shapes us with practical tools to become people of virtue in a tech-saturated world.  Taught by Nick Harsh with Alanna Sellinger.

More Resources:

  • "God, Technology, and the Christian Life," book by Tony Reinke
  • "Analog Christian," book by Jay Kim
  • "Competing Spectacles," book by Tony Reinke
  • "Social Sanity in an Insta World," book by Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, et al.
  • "12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You," book by Tony Reinke and John Piper
  • "The Social Dilemma," documentary 



]]> Buzzsprout-13397069 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0500 6558 full false Crash Course: Blueprint Story Crash Course: Blueprint Story Our life stories have tremendous impact on who we are and how we live, view, and interact with the world around us. This crash course will utilize Blueprint tools to help identify pivotal moments and people, along with personal narratives and disruptions. These factors help to clarify emerging life patterns and chapters to better understand how our unique stories fit into the larger story that God is writing. Taught by Mark Duvick.

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]]> Our life stories have tremendous impact on who we are and how we live, view, and interact with the world around us. This crash course will utilize Blueprint tools to help identify pivotal moments and people, along with personal narratives and disruptions. These factors help to clarify emerging life patterns and chapters to better understand how our unique stories fit into the larger story that God is writing. Taught by Mark Duvick.

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]]> Buzzsprout-13258232 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0500 3191 full false Crash Course: Parenting Adult Children Crash Course: Parenting Adult Children This crash course discusses the “last and longest” phase of parenting adult children, including foundational principles and helpful ways to navigate with your adult children through singleness, marriage and in-laws, grand-parenting, and more. Taught by Steve Jones and guest panelists.

More Resources:

  • "Parenting Your Adult Child," book by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell
  • "Doing Life With Your Adult Children," book by Jim Burns
  • "How To Really Love Your Adult Child," book by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell
]]> This crash course discusses the “last and longest” phase of parenting adult children, including foundational principles and helpful ways to navigate with your adult children through singleness, marriage and in-laws, grand-parenting, and more. Taught by Steve Jones and guest panelists.

More Resources:

  • "Parenting Your Adult Child," book by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell
  • "Doing Life With Your Adult Children," book by Jim Burns
  • "How To Really Love Your Adult Child," book by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell
]]> Buzzsprout-12808046 Mon, 08 May 2023 13:00:00 -0500 6572 full false Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine, Main Session 2 Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine, Main Session 2 Considering the motivations of truth and love applied to doctrine for pursuing unity.  Taught by Alex Tuckness.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

]]> Considering the motivations of truth and love applied to doctrine for pursuing unity.  Taught by Alex Tuckness.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-12713744 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1396 full false Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of the End Times Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of the End Times A breakout session exploring the return of Christ, the judgment of all people, the consummation of all things, including heaven, hell, and the new earth. Taught by Mark Vance.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

]]> A breakout session exploring the return of Christ, the judgment of all people, the consummation of all things, including heaven, hell, and the new earth. Taught by Mark Vance.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

]]> Buzzsprout-12713707 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0500 3355 full false Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of the Church Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of the Church A breakout session exploring the church's origins, who the church is and her distinct marks and works, including the role of sanctification for believers. Taught by Alanna Sellinger.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

Other notes:

]]> A breakout session exploring the church's origins, who the church is and her distinct marks and works, including the role of sanctification for believers. Taught by Alanna Sellinger.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

Other notes:

]]> Buzzsprout-12713682 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0500 3210 full false Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of Salvation Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of Salvation A breakout session discussing the context and need for salvation, the life, death and resurrection of Christ, theological terms surrounding salvation, and the implications of salvation for every person. Taught by Dan Johnston.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

Other notes:

  • "Getting the Gospel Right," book by RC Sproul
  • "The Gospel of Jesus Christ," article from TGC
  • "Systematic Theology, Vol 3: Sin and Salvation," book by Norman Geisler
]]> A breakout session discussing the context and need for salvation, the life, death and resurrection of Christ, theological terms surrounding salvation, and the implications of salvation for every person. Taught by Dan Johnston.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

Other notes:

  • "Getting the Gospel Right," book by RC Sproul
  • "The Gospel of Jesus Christ," article from TGC
  • "Systematic Theology, Vol 3: Sin and Salvation," book by Norman Geisler
]]> Buzzsprout-12713659 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2839 full false Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of Humanity & Sin Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of Humanity & Sin A breakout session exploring the humanity as image bearers and the condition of total depravity. Taught by Ross Harmon.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

]]> A breakout session exploring the humanity as image bearers and the condition of total depravity. Taught by Ross Harmon.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

]]> Buzzsprout-12713640 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0500 2811 full false Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of the Trinity Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of the Trinity A breakout session exploring God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as three distinct persons in one divine essence. Taught by Nick Harsh.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

Other notes:

]]> A breakout session exploring God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as three distinct persons in one divine essence. Taught by Nick Harsh.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

Other notes:

]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-12713548 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500 2922 full false Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of the Bible Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine of the Bible A breakout session exploring the inspiration, inerrancy, canonicity, authority, and sufficiency of Scripture. Taught by Graham Spruill.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

]]> A breakout session exploring the inspiration, inerrancy, canonicity, authority, and sufficiency of Scripture. Taught by Graham Spruill.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

]]> Buzzsprout-12713364 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0500 3402 full false Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine, Main Session 1 Equip Weekend 2023: Doctrine, Main Session 1 Exploring why theology matters for loving God with our minds. Taught by Alex Tuckness.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

]]> Exploring why theology matters for loving God with our minds. Taught by Alex Tuckness.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Doctrine (Spring 2023).

]]> Buzzsprout-12712618 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1251 full false Crash Course: Disabilities & the Image of God Crash Course: Disabilities & the Image of God This crash course explores a biblical framework Christians can have for disabilities, including the image of God and the sovereignty of God. Additionally, we discuss the history of disabilities in the United States, and practical ways kids, adults, and the church can move toward people with disabilities with love and honor. Taught by Dan Johnston and Laura Wifler.

More Resources:

  • "Walking with God through Pain and Suffering" book by Tim Keller
  • "A Place of Healing" book by Joni Eareckson Tada
  • "Suffering and the Sovereignty of God" book by John Piper and Justin Taylor
  • "The Life We Never Expected" book by Andrew and Rachel Wilson
  • "The Unseen Realm" book by Michael Heiser
  • "Like Me" book by Laura Wifler
]]> This crash course explores a biblical framework Christians can have for disabilities, including the image of God and the sovereignty of God. Additionally, we discuss the history of disabilities in the United States, and practical ways kids, adults, and the church can move toward people with disabilities with love and honor. Taught by Dan Johnston and Laura Wifler.

More Resources:

  • "Walking with God through Pain and Suffering" book by Tim Keller
  • "A Place of Healing" book by Joni Eareckson Tada
  • "Suffering and the Sovereignty of God" book by John Piper and Justin Taylor
  • "The Life We Never Expected" book by Andrew and Rachel Wilson
  • "The Unseen Realm" book by Michael Heiser
  • "Like Me" book by Laura Wifler
]]> Buzzsprout-12543294 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500 6246 full false Crash Course: Life After College Crash Course: Life After College This crash course is designed for almost-college grads to recent grads (1-3 years) to discuss how to transition into post-grad life wisely and live faithfully in this new and unique stage of life. Taught by Alanna Sellinger with guest panelists.

Other Details:

]]> This crash course is designed for almost-college grads to recent grads (1-3 years) to discuss how to transition into post-grad life wisely and live faithfully in this new and unique stage of life. Taught by Alanna Sellinger with guest panelists.

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]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-12668297 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0500 7232 full false Crash Course: Pornography & Purity Crash Course: Pornography & Purity This crash course discusses how Christian men and women can pursue purity in a culture obsessed with sex and addicted to pornography. Through personal experiences and research data of pornography’s danger and addictive nature, this course also focuses on practical steps to finding freedom, healing, and redemption through Christ and gospel-centered community. Taught by Mark Vance and Lance Dewein.

Other Details:

More Resources:

]]> This crash course discusses how Christian men and women can pursue purity in a culture obsessed with sex and addicted to pornography. Through personal experiences and research data of pornography’s danger and addictive nature, this course also focuses on practical steps to finding freedom, healing, and redemption through Christ and gospel-centered community. Taught by Mark Vance and Lance Dewein.

Other Details:

More Resources:

]]> Buzzsprout-12338900 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0600 7718 full false Crash Course: God's Kingdom through Covenants Crash Course: God's Kingdom through Covenants This crash course unpacks the major covenants of scripture and the ways in which the Kingdom of God unfolds through the promises God makes with His people. Taught by Dr. Tom Niehof and Dr. Alex Tuckness.

Other Details:

More Resources:

  • "God's Kingdom through God's Covenants" book
  • "The Whole Story of the Bible in 16 Verses" book
  • "Far as the Curse is Found" book
  • "Covenant and God's Purpose for the World" book


]]> This crash course unpacks the major covenants of scripture and the ways in which the Kingdom of God unfolds through the promises God makes with His people. Taught by Dr. Tom Niehof and Dr. Alex Tuckness.

Other Details:

More Resources:

  • "God's Kingdom through God's Covenants" book
  • "The Whole Story of the Bible in 16 Verses" book
  • "Far as the Curse is Found" book
  • "Covenant and God's Purpose for the World" book


]]> Buzzsprout-12053359 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0600 7082 full false Equip Weekend 2022: God & Science, A Scientist's Reflections on God (Main Session 4) Equip Weekend 2022: God & Science, A Scientist's Reflections on God (Main Session 4) Exploring insights and life applications about God’s character, including His transcendence and divine purposes based on what we know about His creation from science. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God and Science (Fall 2022).


]]> Exploring insights and life applications about God’s character, including His transcendence and divine purposes based on what we know about His creation from science. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God and Science (Fall 2022).


]]> Buzzsprout-11699897 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0600 2749 full false Equip Weekend 2022: God & Science, The Biblical Creation Account and Science, the Big Bang, and Evolution (Main Session 3) Equip Weekend 2022: God & Science, The Biblical Creation Account and Science, the Big Bang, and Evolution (Main Session 3) Interpreting the Genesis creation account including its compatibility with modern scientific discoveries. Additionally, this session compares views about creation held by Christians and biblical teaching, along with an exploration of evolution and current scientific challenges with the theory -- including audience Q&A. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God and Science (Fall 2022).


]]> Interpreting the Genesis creation account including its compatibility with modern scientific discoveries. Additionally, this session compares views about creation held by Christians and biblical teaching, along with an exploration of evolution and current scientific challenges with the theory -- including audience Q&A. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God and Science (Fall 2022).


]]> Buzzsprout-11699890 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0600 6434 full false Equip Weekend 2022: God & Science, Scientific Evidence for God and Proposed Naturalistic Alternatives (Main Session 2) Equip Weekend 2022: God & Science, Scientific Evidence for God and Proposed Naturalistic Alternatives (Main Session 2) Addressing the latest challenges to scientific evidence for God as proposed by critics of theism -- including audience Q&A. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God and Science (Fall 2022).


]]> Addressing the latest challenges to scientific evidence for God as proposed by critics of theism -- including audience Q&A. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God and Science (Fall 2022).


]]> Buzzsprout-11699881 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0600 3527 full false Equip Weekend 2022: God & Science, Modern Scientific Evidence for God (Main Session 1) Equip Weekend 2022: God & Science, Modern Scientific Evidence for God (Main Session 1) Explaining how the discoveries of modern science give evidence for God with emphasis given to scientific observations -- including audience Q&A. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God and Science (Fall 2022).


]]> Explaining how the discoveries of modern science give evidence for God with emphasis given to scientific observations -- including audience Q&A. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God and Science (Fall 2022).


]]> Buzzsprout-11699859 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0600 3338 full false Crash Course: Theology of Sexuality Crash Course: Theology of Sexuality This crash course grapples with the implications of faithfully holding to a biblical theology of sexual morality in a modern world. Taught by Mark Vance.

Other details:

  • Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Society Questions podcast 
  • Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Personal Questions podcast
  • Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Bible Questions podcast
  • Sam Allberry's website
]]> This crash course grapples with the implications of faithfully holding to a biblical theology of sexual morality in a modern world. Taught by Mark Vance.

Other details:

  • Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Society Questions podcast 
  • Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Personal Questions podcast
  • Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Bible Questions podcast
  • Sam Allberry's website
]]> Buzzsprout-11647295 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0600 7755 full false Crash Course: Doubt & Assurance of Salvation Crash Course: Doubt & Assurance of Salvation This crash course discusses types of doubt and sources of lack of assurance of salvation leading Christians to feel fear, despair, and inner turmoil. Learn practical ways to face, and even embrace, doubt as a Christian with a renewed sense of confident assurance as a believer in Christ. Taught by Dr. Alex Tuckness.

Other details:

]]> This crash course discusses types of doubt and sources of lack of assurance of salvation leading Christians to feel fear, despair, and inner turmoil. Learn practical ways to face, and even embrace, doubt as a Christian with a renewed sense of confident assurance as a believer in Christ. Taught by Dr. Alex Tuckness.

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]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-11558954 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500 7088 full false Crash Course: How to Study the Bible Crash Course: How to Study the Bible This crash course provides an overview of the textual, historical, biblical and theological, and Christological contexts of Bible study methods that can help to provide practical steps and resources for you to read, understand, interpret, and apply the Bible. Taught by Mark Vance.

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]]> This crash course provides an overview of the textual, historical, biblical and theological, and Christological contexts of Bible study methods that can help to provide practical steps and resources for you to read, understand, interpret, and apply the Bible. Taught by Mark Vance.

Other details:

]]> Buzzsprout-11387458 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0500 7004 full false Crash Course: How to Share Your Faith Crash Course: How to Share Your Faith This crash course addresses the invitation for all Christians, not just missionaries, to evangelize, along with practical resources and examples to share your faith thoughtfully and confidently. Taught by John LaRavia and Ben Riner.

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]]> This crash course addresses the invitation for all Christians, not just missionaries, to evangelize, along with practical resources and examples to share your faith thoughtfully and confidently. Taught by John LaRavia and Ben Riner.

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]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-11239007 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0500 6126 full false Crash Course: Loss, Grief, and Lament Crash Course: Loss, Grief, and Lament This crash course addresses the reality of loss, grief, and lament along with ways to increase  self-awareness related to personal experience of loss, feel a sense of validation and empathy related to grief in self and/or others, and learn how to honor very difficult stories. Taught by Ed Ruppert, MA LISW.

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]]> This crash course addresses the reality of loss, grief, and lament along with ways to increase  self-awareness related to personal experience of loss, feel a sense of validation and empathy related to grief in self and/or others, and learn how to honor very difficult stories. Taught by Ed Ruppert, MA LISW.

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]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-10949956 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0500 5629 full false Crash Course: God as Father Crash Course: God as Father This crash course explores the fatherly nature of God, ways our earthly fathers can help and hinder us from believing this reality, and how we might move toward greater clarity of seeing God as the true and perfect Father. Taught by Kip Hamby and Nathan Barker.


]]> This crash course explores the fatherly nature of God, ways our earthly fathers can help and hinder us from believing this reality, and how we might move toward greater clarity of seeing God as the true and perfect Father. Taught by Kip Hamby and Nathan Barker.


]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-10885560 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0500 7089 full false Crash Course: Suicide Awareness and Prevention Crash Course: Suicide Awareness and Prevention A crash course looking at at gospel hope, healthy community, and the practical ways we can increase our awareness of those struggling with suicide ideation. Taught by Steve Jones and Sophia Bauman.

Other Details:

  • Crash Course notes handout
  • 2019 U.S. Suicide Statistics handout
  • National Suicide Prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255
  • Iowa Mobile Crisis hotline: 1-855-581-8111
]]> A crash course looking at at gospel hope, healthy community, and the practical ways we can increase our awareness of those struggling with suicide ideation. Taught by Steve Jones and Sophia Bauman.

Other Details:

  • Crash Course notes handout
  • 2019 U.S. Suicide Statistics handout
  • National Suicide Prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255
  • Iowa Mobile Crisis hotline: 1-855-581-8111
]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-10626299 Mon, 16 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500 6844 full false Equip Weekend 2022: Blueprint: Identifying your Sweet Spot and Goal-Setting (Main Session 2) Equip Weekend 2022: Blueprint: Identifying your Sweet Spot and Goal-Setting (Main Session 2) A closing session to identify the sweet spot of your gospel-centered life design, along with goal-setting practices to implement. 

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Blueprint Foundations (Spring 2022)

]]> A closing session to identify the sweet spot of your gospel-centered life design, along with goal-setting practices to implement. 

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Blueprint Foundations (Spring 2022)

]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-10602293 Wed, 11 May 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2932 full false Crash Course: Life After College Crash Course: Life After College A crash course discussing how to transition into post-grad life wisely and how to live faithfully in this unique stage of life. Post-grad is a life stage full of  excitement and challenges: first jobs and paychecks, to moving (or staying!) and navigating friendships, dating, marriage and singleness. This crash course is designed for almost-college grads to recent young professionals (ages 20-25). Taught by Alanna Sellinger with guest panelists, Jacob & Elle Johnson, Bennett & Ali Ford, Graham & Jess Spruill, Ben Riner, and Allie Frank.

]]> A crash course discussing how to transition into post-grad life wisely and how to live faithfully in this unique stage of life. Post-grad is a life stage full of  excitement and challenges: first jobs and paychecks, to moving (or staying!) and navigating friendships, dating, marriage and singleness. This crash course is designed for almost-college grads to recent young professionals (ages 20-25). Taught by Alanna Sellinger with guest panelists, Jacob & Elle Johnson, Bennett & Ali Ford, Graham & Jess Spruill, Ben Riner, and Allie Frank.

]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-10510059 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0500 7698 full false Equip Weekend 2022: Blueprint: Kingdom, Image, Calling (Main Session 1) Equip Weekend 2022: Blueprint: Kingdom, Image, Calling (Main Session 1) A theological overview of the kingdom of God, humanity as image-bearers, and our expressions of calling. 

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Blueprint Foundations (Spring 2022)

]]> A theological overview of the kingdom of God, humanity as image-bearers, and our expressions of calling. 

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Blueprint Foundations (Spring 2022)

]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-10503510 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0500 1967 full false Crash Course: Intro to Missions (Living as a Global Christian) Crash Course: Intro to Missions (Living as a Global Christian) Part two of two crash courses exploring the role and responsibility Christians have to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission and the obstacles that can hinder us. Taught by Mike Easton and Shannon Boman with special guest, Marlin Rice.


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]]> Part two of two crash courses exploring the role and responsibility Christians have to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission and the obstacles that can hinder us. Taught by Mike Easton and Shannon Boman with special guest, Marlin Rice.


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]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-10347334 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500 7952 full false Crash Course: Intro to Missions (Theology of Missions) Crash Course: Intro to Missions (Theology of Missions) Part one of two crash courses exploring the biblical basis and strategies in global missions, particularly the ways you can be involved in Cornerstone's collective vision to reach the nations. Taught by Mike Easton and Shannon Boman.


Other Details:

  • Part one notes handout
  • State of the World video (at 1:28:21)
  • Unreached People Groups video (at 1:34:24)
  • Missions resources handout
]]> Part one of two crash courses exploring the biblical basis and strategies in global missions, particularly the ways you can be involved in Cornerstone's collective vision to reach the nations. Taught by Mike Easton and Shannon Boman.


Other Details:

  • Part one notes handout
  • State of the World video (at 1:28:21)
  • Unreached People Groups video (at 1:34:24)
  • Missions resources handout
]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-10313985 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0500 6881 full false Crash Course: Biblical Finances Crash Course: Biblical Finances A crash course providing practical tools for stewarding and managing money with biblical principles, wisdom, and generosity. Taught by Justin Bennett.

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]]> A crash course providing practical tools for stewarding and managing money with biblical principles, wisdom, and generosity. Taught by Justin Bennett.

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]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-10169767 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0600 7000 full false Crash Course: The Image of God (Compassion, Mercy, Justice) Crash Course: The Image of God (Compassion, Mercy, Justice) A crash course honoring MLK Day by examining the imago dei (Image of God) and the way image-bearing impacts humanity’s call to compassion, mercy, and justice. Taught by Dr. Matt LaPine.

Other Details: 

  • Crash Course manuscript
  • Texts on Justice for the Afflicted
  • "Segregated by Design" video 
  • "King: A Filmed Record of Montgomery to Memphis" video



]]> A crash course honoring MLK Day by examining the imago dei (Image of God) and the way image-bearing impacts humanity’s call to compassion, mercy, and justice. Taught by Dr. Matt LaPine.

Other Details: 

  • Crash Course manuscript
  • Texts on Justice for the Afflicted
  • "Segregated by Design" video 
  • "King: A Filmed Record of Montgomery to Memphis" video



]]> Cornerstone Church of Ames Buzzsprout-9913789 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0600 5792 full true Equip Weekend 2021: Mental Health, Vocation Track (Session 3) Equip Weekend 2021: Mental Health, Vocation Track (Session 3) Exploring calling and work and mental health with Alanna Sellinger.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Mental Health (Fall 2021).

]]> Exploring calling and work and mental health with Alanna Sellinger.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Mental Health (Fall 2021).

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This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Mental Health (Fall 2021).

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This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Mental Health (Fall 2021).

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