On today's podcast, our pastors discuss the recent Brown University shooting, refelcting on the realities of human grief and fear and highlighting the importance of holding onto hope in a good and merciful God in the face of such tragedies. 

Via phones, tablets, and computers people are spending more time online than ever. We are magnetically attracted to our devices and to our virtual connections through them. As with so many other areas of life, the impact of this phenomenon is being felt in the church as well. More and more people are being tempted to withdraw from in-person church and choosing instead to get their spiritual nourishment online. While there are some benefits of social media ministry, there are also some costs. On today's podcast our pastors strive for balance discussing this highly relevant topic. 

Description: The recent loss of Charlie Kirk due to his assassination has rocked many of us, our families, our church, and our nation. What would have possessed someone to commit such a heinous act? Can we relate? What is hate speech? Was he guilty of it? Are we guilty of it? What peace can we find for ourselves and our relationships, including with others who think differently from us, at a time like this?

There is a lot of blood in the Bible. In our current sermon series at Cornerstone Church, Pastors Rob and Jeff are teaching through Hebrews, highlighting the sacrificial system of the OT and how it all points to fulfillment in Christ. All the bleeding, dying bulls, rams, goats, etc. foreshadow the sacrifice of Jesus Himself. As grusome and uncomfortable as it can be to think about blood and death, it is a helpful reminder of the seriousness of human sin and the graciousness of God's provision for it. 

The book of Hebrews upholds Jesus as our Great High Priest, our ultimate mediator. He understands us; He sympathizes with us; and He provides for our full forgiveness and full access to our Creator God. Because of Him, we can come confidently to God's throne of grace, to find grace and mercy to help in time of need. On today's podcast, our pastors spend some time exploring some of the invaluable benefits of having such a relationship wtih Jesus and with God through Him. 

We all battle with deep rooted restlessness. We struggle to trust that every need we have has been, is being, and will be provided for. We struggle to trust God to take care of us. Despite God's proven faithfulness, we often waver in unbelief. Thankfully, the highest and best provision has been made for us through Jesus. Not only do we have the promise that God will take care of our natural needs, we have the provision of Christ for our spiritual needs, including full pardon for all the other areas of unbelief that plague our lives. He has provided for our full purification and relationship with our Creator. On this week's podcast, we talk about ways in which this restlessness affects us as well as how God has solved the problem through Jesus. He will freshly invite us to embrace Christ's rest. 

Today marks Cornerstone Conversation's 50th episode. On this celebratory day, our pastors sat down to talk about how the truth of the Gospel, the goodness of God to us through Jesus, is our only sure foundation. The truth of God's grace doesn't give us perfect lives or make all of our problems magically go away, but it does stabelize us and secure us as we walk through life in a fallen world and as we wait to go to our heavenly home. We are grateful to have made it to Episode 50! We hope you enjoy today's episode and look forward to many more to come. 

On today's podcast, we discuss the hugely helpful reframing of our lives offered by our understanding of God's fatherly discipline. In all the challenges of life, it can anchor and edify us to know that God is up to good, teaching us to understand and experience our faith more richly. 

Our pastors are excited to embark upon a new sermon series from the book of Hebrews. On today's podcast, they sit down to talk about what they love about this book, written thousands of years ago, but so relevant for today. 

Our pastors recently sat down to talk about the most enjoyable and the most difficult parts of the Christmas season. However you are feeling about Christmas this year, there are ways it can point you to the blessednes of belonging to your God through Christ. We hope you enjoy this fun and thought-provoking podcast. Merry Christmas!