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What is Lent? Feb 27, 2025

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

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Gospel Grit Feb 20, 2025

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What if the way forward isn’t avoiding suffering, but enduring it through Christ? In this episode, Mark addresses the mindset many of us carry: the desire to avoid suffering and seek self-help. He contrasts that with the gospel’s call to perseverance: grit that isn’t grounded in willpower, but in Christ himself. Mark challenges listeners to embrace trials as part of discipleship and to find strength not in avoiding hardship, but in enduring it by faith.

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Truth, Compassion, and Same Sex Attraction with Sam Allberry Feb 13, 2025

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How can Christians speak truth with compassion about same-sex attraction? Mark welcomes world-renowned pastor Sam Allberry to tackle one of the most sensitive and divisive topics in Christian circles. They explore how to hold fast to biblical conviction while extending true empathy and pastoral care. Sam shares from personal struggle as they discuss sin, identity, and what it looks like to love people well in a broken world.

Cornerstone's Equip Weekend with Sam Allberry is happening February 21st & 22nd, 2025. More information is found at https://cornerstonelife.com/equipping/#weekend .

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Where's the Ending of the Lord's Prayer? Feb 06, 2025

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Did Jesus really say the last line of the Lord’s Prayer? Mark explores the evidence behind this debated ending, explains why some translations include it and others don’t, and shows how the early church used the doxology in worship.

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Sermon on the Mount: Jesus and Divorce Jan 30, 2025

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How should Christians think about divorce in today’s world? In this episode, Mark Vance and Alex Tuckness unpack Jesus’ words about divorce. They explore the cultural assumptions of Jesus’ day, what his teaching means for us now, and how grace and truth meet when marriages break. This conversation helps us understand not only what Jesus taught but also how his words guide us in the pain and complexity of real life.

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The Ambivalent World Jan 23, 2025

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How do you stand firm when the world shrugs its shoulders at truth? In this episode, Mark unpacks the idea of living in an “ambivalent world” — a culture where conviction is blurred and moral clarity is often sidelined. Drawing from an article by Seth Troutt, Mark helps us think biblically about how to discern truth, live with courage, and stay anchored in the gospel when the world feels increasingly uncertain.

To read the full article by Seth Troutt - visit World Magazine's website at https://wng.org/opinions/the-transition-to-ambivalent-world-1733225254

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The Discipline of Daily Worship Explained Jan 16, 2025

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In this episode, Mark dives into the discipline of daily worship—not just corporate gatherings, but rhythms of prayer, Scripture, and communion with God in the everyday. He explores why this discipline matters, what it looks like practically, and how it sustains us in seasons of dryness or distraction.

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Salt Company Conference 2025 Highlights Jan 09, 2025

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In this special episode, Mark shares highlights from the Salt Company Conference, featuring clips from sermons by Solomon Rexius and Christian Gracia. These powerful moments of teaching challenge hearts, stir worship, and point us deeper into God’s purposes. These sermon clips invite you to reorient your life around Christ.
To Find more from the Salt Company Conference - visit saltcompanyconference.com
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Tell Some Stories! Dec 26, 2024

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Episode 256- Tell Some Stories -- with Mark Vance.

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Intentional Generosity Dec 19, 2024

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Episode 255- Intentional Generosity with Mark Vance

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