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Come and look inside the hows and whys of our ministry here at Cornerstone as we aim to Help People Follow Jesus across our region! This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checking us out on Facebook and Instagram @cstone.central #HelpingPeopleFollowJesus
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Episode 001 - Can Christians Participate In Halloween?
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Join us for the new installment of Cornerstone Student's Podcast! Morgan and Lucas sit down for a conversation about why Christians should or should not participate in Halloween. They discuss the origins of Halloween, sin vs conviction, and knowing what they know, what should we do about it! This is the student ministry of Cornerstone Church in Sou…
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This week, Michael is joined by Cornerstone's Mission Director Keith Fosse, Linda Bickers, and Karen Braden. Together they discuss the history of when Cornerstone jumped into the food distribution ministry and the powerful impact that the Midwest Food Distribution has had on some of the surrounding food pantries here in our region. Interested in he…
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What will the future of our student ministry look like? Michael and Morgan Jones explore the upcoming changes to our middle school and high school programs, and why these shifts are essential for our students' growth. This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the…
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In this episode, Michael and Nathan delve into the 'Follow' sermon series, focusing on the practice of Grow. They recap each week, discussing key takeaways and sharing stories of how the series has touched lives. With the nine-month series wrapping up, they reveal what's next for Follow and invite you to join the exciting journey ahead. This Podcas…
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This week, Michael poses a crucial question: What is forming our lives? Are we shaped by the things of this world, or are we being transformed by the renewal of our minds? Join Michael as he provides valuable insights on focusing on the Lord and embracing the truth and freedom that Jesus brings. He offers practical steps on how to be formed to look…
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Michael and Nathan reflect on the past month of the Follow: GUARD series. Michael clarifies the distinctions between the three practices—Reflect, Guard, and Grow. Together, they discuss their favorite moments from each week and share an exciting development for the future of the Follow series, revealing a new tool that will help integrate these pri…
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At various points, your students will face temptation. The temptation to take the easy way out. The temptation to self-destruct. The temptation to prioritize what they want at the moment at the cost of what they know to be truly best. And what is it that makes temptation so tricky, anyway? How is it possible that we know something is bad for us and…
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Michael discusses how a recent conversation with a new father inspired this episode's topic on parenting and mentoring people toward Christ. He shares three foundational principles that guided him in raising his own children, along with valuable lessons he learned along the way. Listen in to discover practical advice that you can apply in your own …
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The Temptations - Week Two (Sam Childers)
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At various points, your students will face temptation. The temptation to take the easy way out. The temptation to self-destruct. The temptation to prioritize what they want at the moment at the cost of what they know to be truly best. And what is it that makes temptation so tricky, anyway? How is it possible that we know something is bad for us and…
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Michael and Nathan reflect on the 'Follow' sermon series focused on the practice of reflection. They go over each week, highlighting what stood out to them most as well as stories of how people have been impacted by the series. They also share new developments in the language they use with "as you love yourself". This Podcast is produced by Corners…
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The Temptations - Week One (Morgan Jones)
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At various points, your students will face temptation. The temptation to take the easy way out. The temptation to self-destruct. The temptation to prioritize what they want at the moment at the cost of what they know to be truly best. And what is it that makes temptation so tricky, anyway? How is it possible that we know something is bad for us and…
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Potential is a series all about... well, potential! More specifically, it’s about the potential students have to make choices that honor God, others, and themselves when it comes to dating and relationships. We want them to see their own personal potential to make decisions that will lead to better, healthier relationships, along with the potential…
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Michael and Jason Thrash take a nostalgic journey as they reflect on the various buildings that have been home to Cornerstone Church throughout its history. From a banquet hall to an old Walmart, they reminisce about the memories, milestones, and meaningful moments that have occurred within each space. Join them as they share stories and reflection…
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Potential is a series all about... well, potential! More specifically, it’s about the potential students have to make choices that honor God, others, and themselves when it comes to dating and relationships. We want them to see their own personal potential to make decisions that will lead to better, healthier relationships, along with the potential…
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Potential is a series all about... well, potential! More specifically, it’s about the potential students have to make choices that honor God, others, and themselves when it comes to dating and relationships. We want them to see their own personal potential to make decisions that will lead to better, healthier relationships, along with the potential…
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Michael and Nathan look back at our Follow: Invite series as they share a brief overview of each sermon and reflect on the big takeaways that have impacted their walk with Jesus. Join them in their fruitful discussion as they discuss what it looks like for the church to live out the practice of Invite! This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church…
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Potential is a series all about... well, potential! More specifically, it’s about the potential students have to make choices that honor God, others, and themselves when it comes to dating and relationships. We want them to see their own personal potential to make decisions that will lead to better, healthier relationships, along with the potential…
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This week, Michael unpacks the profound significance of Holy Week for Christians. He also shares how a personal revelation about Easter in 2022 transformed his observance of Holy Week, prompting a fresh perspective on this sacred week. Through uncovering an overlooked aspect of the week's observance, Michael invites us all to reconsider our observa…
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Michael and Nathan reflect on the Follow: CONNECT series from the past month, sharing their highlights and key takeaways from each week. Join them as they discuss their discoveries on what it truly means to be part of the church, whether in a large congregation or a smaller community setting. This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located …
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This Easter, we’re pointing students toward what God’s love for us looks like in action in a series called LOVE. To do that, we’re guiding students to see Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection as the ultimate act of love and good news for everyone who receives it. This is the student ministry of Cornerstone Church in Southern Illinois. Want to conta…
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This week Michael and Keith talk about all things Missions. They discuss a little bit of backstory to how Keith became our Missions Director here at the church, and celebrate all of the doors that God has been opening for various local, regional, and global missions! This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can fin…
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Everything Everywhere - Week Two (Hayden Taylor)
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Do you know what it feels like to feel like everything is everywhere? Overwhelming, stressful, just a lot. Well, today’s teenagers may know that feeling more than any generation that’s gone before them. In our new 3-week series about stress, students will be reminded that God cares for them, that God uses other people to help them, and that joy is …
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Join Michael and Nathan as they delve into what they learned from last month's Follow series, focusing on serving. Together, they reflect on each week's message highlights and share personal takeaways. They also share how individuals within our church community are being inspired to utilize their God-given gifts in meaningful service to those aroun…
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Everything Everywhere - Week One (Sam Childers)
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Do you know what it feels like to feel like everything is everywhere? Overwhelming, stressful, just a lot. Well, today’s teenagers may know that feeling more than any generation that’s gone before them. In our new 3-week series about stress, students will be reminded that God cares for them, that God uses other people to help them, and that joy is …
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This week, Michael sits down with all six of Cornerstone's First Year Residents. Together, they share insights gained and personal growth experienced during their first semester. Stephanie, Cornerstone's Residency Coordinator, also provides more details about the program and opportunities for involvement. Interested in Residency? Want to know more …
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Your New Playlist - Week Four (Lucas Johnson)
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Your mindset matters. We’re bringing students a series aimed at helping them tap into the superpower of mindset. We’ll cover topics from repeated negative thoughts to the experience of temporary feelings. Every week will help junior high and high schoolers discover just how much the way they think, impacts the life they live. Thankfully, God cares …
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#TribeMoment | Woman At The Well (Rico Robertson)
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Join us for this week's #TribeMoment as Rico shares with us what Jesus has to offer that will quench our thirst like nothing else can and offers a challenge you won't want to miss. This is the student ministry of Cornerstone Church in Southern Illinois. Want to contact us? Shoot us an email at students@cornerstone.team or text 'Students' to '618-24…
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Your New Playlist - Week Three (Parker Robbins)
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Your mindset matters. We’re bringing students a series aimed at helping them tap into the superpower of mindset. We’ll cover topics from repeated negative thoughts to the experience of temporary feelings. Every week will help junior high and high schoolers discover just how much the way they think, impacts the life they live. Thankfully, God cares …
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Michael and Nathan discuss some of their favorite moments from the Advent series focused on prayer. They also share developments that are happening with Follow and how, through their own time with God, are gaining clarity on how Follow can help us to look more like Jesus in a way that is sustainable. This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, …
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#TribeMoment | Your Relationship With God (Sam Childers)
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Join us for this week's #TribeMoment to hear Sam share with us some of the purpose of Tribe and how we can utilize Tribe as a way to grow our relationship with God. This is the student ministry of Cornerstone Church in Southern Illinois. Want to contact us? Shoot us an email at students@cornerstone.team or text 'Students' to '618-243-0906'. Enjoy! …
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Your New Playlist - Week One (Morgan Jones)
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Your mindset matters. We’re bringing students a series aimed at helping them tap into the superpower of mindset. We’ll cover topics from repeated negative thoughts to the experience of temporary feelings. Every week will help junior high and high schoolers discover just how much the way they think, impacts the life they live. Thankfully, God cares …
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Michael is joined by Tony and Gary to talk about Cornerstone Garage. They open up about their individual journeys, revealing how their shared passion for cars has evolved into a powerful tool for ministry. Tony and Gary also recount personal stories that highlight the extraordinary ways their love for cars has become a way for spreading the Gospel.…
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Michael is joined by Madison Berry, Cornerstone's Experience Director. She shares her journey of being on staff and her passion for why having an Experience Team is so important. The two also discuss our upcoming Inspire Conference and how it will be a fun and fueling day. This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You c…
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Welcome To The Neighborhood - Week Three (Parker Robbins)
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When someone new arrives, everything changes. That was never truer than Christmas day, about 2000 years ago. When The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood (John 1:14), everything changed for everyone. This Christmas, we’re going to take a few weeks to talk about what exactly this means for today’s students. This Christmas, st…
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Welcome To The Neighborhood - Week Two (Lucas Johnson)
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When someone new arrives, everything changes. That was never truer than Christmas day, about 2000 years ago. When The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood (John 1:14), everything changed for everyone. This Christmas, we’re going to take a few weeks to talk about what exactly this means for today’s students. This Christmas, st…
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Michael and Nathan unpack last month's 'Follow' series on Hear by sharing highlights and big takeaways from each week, and stories of how God worked in people's lives. This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us on the web at www.cornerstonechurch.community or checkin…
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Michael is joined by Christine and Heather to discuss how Cornerstone has updated policies and procedures in regards to protecting our kids. They talk over the steps they have taken, what is in process, and what will happen in the near future. They also share details of an upcoming Parent Meeting and how you can participate. This Podcast is produce…
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Elevate - Authentic Community (Morgan Jones)
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If you’ve ever been part of a small group, you know that explaining what that group is and why it meets can be a little complicated. And if you’ve ever had a real group of friends, explaining why they matter so much can be hard to put into words. Is this just a time to hang out? More like a Bible study? Are we all supposed to be friends? In other w…
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Michael and Nathan unpack last month's 'Follow' series on Worship by sharing highlights from each week, stories of how God worked in people's lives, and candidly share how the series stretched and impacted them personally. This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us o…
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Table of Context - Week Four (Morgan Jones)
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Complicated. Long. Conflicting. Outdated. Contradictory. When it comes to the Bible, you’ve probably heard or maybe even thought that and more. That’s because, for a lot of us, the Bible just seems to cause more confusion than clarity. Teenagers are already asking questions, expressing doubts, and wrestling with the idea of faith. So, how can they …
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Table of Context - Week Three (Morgan Jones)
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Complicated. Long. Conflicting. Outdated. Contradictory. When it comes to the Bible, you’ve probably heard or maybe even thought that and more. That’s because, for a lot of us, the Bible just seems to cause more confusion than clarity. Teenagers are already asking questions, expressing doubts, and wrestling with the idea of faith. So, how can they …
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Michael is joined by Cornerstone's Finance Administrator and longest tenured staff member, Jodi Donaldson. Jodi gets to share her journey of coming to Cornerstone and her passion behind what she does. The two also get to take a look back at fun memories, how Cornerstone has changed over the years and what has stayed consistent. This Podcast is prod…
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Table of Context - Week Two (Morgan Jones)
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Complicated. Long. Conflicting. Outdated. Contradictory. When it comes to the Bible, you’ve probably heard or maybe even thought that and more. That’s because, for a lot of us, the Bible just seems to cause more confusion than clarity. Teenagers are already asking questions, expressing doubts, and wrestling with the idea of faith. So, how can they …
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#TribeMoment | Expressing Ourselves in Worship (Lucas Johnson)
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Join us for this week's #TribeMoment as Student Resident Lucas Johnson shares with us from his heart what worship means to him and why it is so important that we express ourselves in it! This is the student ministry of Cornerstone Church in Southern Illinois. Want to contact us? Shoot us an email at students@cornerstone.team or text 'Students' to '…
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Table of Context - Week One (Morgan Jones)
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Complicated. Long. Conflicting. Outdated. Contradictory. When it comes to the Bible, you’ve probably heard or maybe even thought that and more. That’s because, for a lot of us, the Bible just seems to cause more confusion than clarity. Teenagers are already asking questions, expressing doubts, and wrestling with the idea of faith. So, how can they …
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Michael is joined by Stephanie McRoy, Cornerstone's Resource Team Director. They discuss the inner workings and all of the different resources this team provides the church as well as a peek into Cornerstone Institute and upcoming classes. You can hear Stephanie's passion for her ministry of helping people dive deeper into the Bible and grow in the…
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#TribeMoment | Focus On Your Walk (Hayden Taylor)
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Join us for this week's #TribeMoment to hear Tribe Leader Hayden Taylor share why it is so important to focus on our walk with Jesus and not compare ours with anyone else around us. This is the student ministry of Cornerstone Church in Southern Illinois. Want to contact us? Shoot us an email at students@cornerstone.team or text 'Students' to '618-2…
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Thicker Than Water - Rico Robertson (Week 3)
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Blood is thicker than water. We’re not sure if that’s scientifically accurate, but we all know the old adage is relationally on point. Our families: We all have them, and they all look different. Family can look like the people at home, our friends, our Tribe Groups, and so much more. No matter what, family seems to have a very real impact on all o…
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Michael is joined by Dustin to give an 'Under The Hood' look at the planning, prep, and development of Cornerstone's Worship Team. Dustin gives valuable insights into the heart and soul of this ministry, uncovering the dedication and creativity that fuel its spiritual impact. This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. Yo…
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Thicker Than Water - Hayden Taylor (Week 2)
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Blood is thicker than water. We’re not sure if that’s scientifically accurate, but we all know the old adage is relationally on point. Our families: We all have them, and they all look different. Family can look like the people at home, our friends, our Tribe Groups, and so much more. No matter what, family seems to have a very real impact on all o…
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