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Produced by Cornerstone Church of Ames, The Equip Podcast is designed to provide insight, resources and Biblical wisdom to help us live faithful and fruitful lives together.

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Latest Episodes

Mark is joined by his wife, Crystal, to talk about the “summer” season of life: young adulthood, marriage, and building a life marked by faithfulness. Through stories and wisdom, they reflect on navigating relationships, finances, work, and spiritual... more

In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark is joined by high school seniors Brenna Van Cleave and his son Owen for a conversation about what it looks like to grow in wisdom during the “spring” season of life. As part of a broader series on the season... more

In this episode, Mark and Emily talk through how Christians should think about war in a world filled with conflict. Looking at Scripture and ideas like just war theory, they explore how believers can pursue peace while still understanding the role of... more

What does a godly marriage actually look like?

In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Emily sits down with Steve Jones, Executive Director of Ministries and a licensed mental health counselor, to talk about God’s design for marriage. Drawing from bot... more

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Recent Guests

Crystal Ann Vance
Guest on life-stages discussion focusing on marriage, money, and calling
Cornerstone Church of Ames
Episode: Marriage, Money, and Calling with Crystal Vance
Brenna Van Cleave
Teen participant on youth stream
Cornerstone Church of Ames
Episode: Pursuing Wisdom in Your Teens with Owen & Brenna
Owen Vance
Teen participant on youth stream
Cornerstone Church of Ames
Episode: Pursuing Wisdom in Your Teens with Owen & Brenna
Steve Jones
Executive director of ministries at Cornerstone Church; licensed mental health counselor
Cornerstone Church of Ames; Cornerstone Counseling
Episode: Building A Healthy Marriage with Steve Jones
Ryan Hill
Executive Director of The Salt Network and elder at Cornerstone Church
The Salt Network
Episode: What Is A Healthy Church? Reflections on Church Size with Ryan Hill
Emily Jensen
Professional podcaster and former host of Risen Motherhood Podcast
Cornerstone Church
Episode: A New Season of The Equip Podcast
Tim Garden
Local lawyer and member of Cornerstone Church
Cornerstone Church of Ames
Episode: Dying Well: Financial and Legal Concerns
Megan Vance
Nurse with experience in cardiac nursing
Episode: Dying Well: Aging and Medical Decisions
Val Bolin
Nurse with extensive experience in hospice care
Episode: Dying Well: Aging and Medical Decisions

Host

Mark Vance
Lead Pastor with multiple listings indicating leadership at Cornerstone Church of Ames; primary host and voice in governance of content.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 228 ratings
  • Listen and Grow!

    Thank you Mark and the leadership at Cornerstone for being -Intentional -spirit filled truth spoken in love -A voice of clarity in a world of so many blurred messages. Great scripture insights, practical application, and hard questions answered with love and truth. A great follow up to Cornerstone’s weekly messages. I listen every week and grow-you will too- subscribe and listen weekly you won’t regret it!

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    5
    mamajmf5
    United States8 months ago
  • Straightforward Honest and Biblical

    If your desire is to glorify God through your life, this podcast will direct you toward that goal. This is a very Bible centered and encouraging podcast. No agenda here, except to help people live for Jesus!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob niehoff
    United States3 years ago
  • 12/15/22 Stewardship podcast is amazing

    Will save and send to dozens of friends over Christmas break. Great, simple outline how to use our earthly blessings to serve God…..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cyclone Tim
    United States3 years ago
  • Wise, wide-ranging instruction

    The range of topics covered in this podcast are astonishingly wide, but each is handled carefully and wisely. Guests share valuable perspectives, and the conversational tone makes for easy listening. Love the podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nicklas.charles22
    United States6 years ago
  • yes and amennn

    YESS i love this!!! You guys are so great! im so excided for futrue podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    183946492746492746dadmomdad729
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value the balance of technology, ethics, and faith in daily life.
Audience finds the discussion wide-ranging yet grounded in scripture and community impact.
Many say it inspires further study and engagement with church life.
Listeners praise the Biblically-centered, practical guidance and clear spiritual insights.
Fans note thoughtful handling of complex issues with kindness and humility.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pursuing Wisdom in Your Teens with Owen & Brenna
Q: Where have been sources of godly wisdom that have really helped you guys as you've grown up?
Owen and Brenna cite parents, family dinners, youth leaders, and mentors from sports and church as the core sources, with deep, ongoing conversations outside structured small groups building trust and wisdom.
Men & Women Part 4: Q&A
Q: What makes something a pastoral role in terms of boundaries for women in leadership?
The hosts suggest that in complementarian settings, pastoral leadership is tied to gospel-centered, shepherding responsibilities within the local church, while acknowledging that other functions like baptism and communion can be exercised by both men and women depending on the church's broader theology and practice.
Ask Mark Anything: Dream Jobs, Marketing, & Hard Questions
Q: How do we think about infants or those with intellectual disabilities who die?
Mark suggests that God will do what is right and emphasizes trusting in His goodness and mercy towards those who cannot respond to the Gospel.
Ask Mark Anything: Dream Jobs, Marketing, & Hard Questions
Q: Is there a Christian way to do marketing and sales?
Mark explains that there is a right and wrong way to market, emphasizing that marketing should be truthful, helpful, and necessary.
Q&A: Understanding the Differences Between Catholicism and Protestantism
Q: Do Catholics have a different Bible compared to Protestants?
Yes, they include additional books that Protestants consider historical but not scripture, and this difference should not cause concern.

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The show centers on practical Christian living, biblical teaching, and culture-facing topics through a pastoral lens. Episodes frequently address theology, spiritual disciplines, technology, ethics, and current events, all filtered through a faith-informed worldview. Listeners can expect thoughtful dialogue, a focus on humility in disagreement, and a tendency to connect everyday life with biblical principles. A standout is the way guests and co-hosts explore complex topics—like AI ethics and church health—without sacrificing accessible, community-focused messaging. This makes it useful for anyone seeking faith-driven guidance, discernment in today's world, or practical steps to integrate faith with work, family, and civic life.

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1. Sermons - Cornerstone Church of Ames
2. The Salt Company - Ames
3. Cornerstone Equipping Archive
4. Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda
5. The Deep Dish

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Equip Podcast launched 6 years ago and published 329 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Equip Podcast include:

1. Crystal Ann Vance
2. Brenna Van Cleave
3. Owen Vance
4. Steve Jones
5. Ryan Hill
6. Emily Jensen
7. Tim Garden
8. Megan Vance

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