Under The Hood

Michael is joined by Jon McCoy, one of Cornerstone's elders, to talk about the steps that have and are being taken to be sure Cornerstone is safe. They discuss the posture leadership has taken and how they've seen God working in the midst of a difficult season.

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.co...

In this week's episode, Michael shares the heart behind our Fall series, "Come and See." For many of us, inviting others to church can feel like a daunting task, loaded with fears of rejection and uncertainty. Michael unpacks how a simple shift in perspective can transform the way we approach inviting others to experience Jesus. 

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Michael is joined by Charlie Cox, Cornerstone's Prayer Team Lead as they discuss the ministry of Cornerstone's Prayer Team. Charlie talks about how he became involved in the team, why he's so passionate about its ministry, how you can get involved, and more. 

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...

This week, Michael tells a bit of his story and how the year 2005 was a significant year for him in ministry. He also goes into some church history in the United States and how it has shaped the way we do church today. 

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...

Today, Michael is joined by "informal elder", Andrew Pearson to discuss the core conviction; Jesus is the hero of our story. They talk about how we tend to make ourselves the hero, how to represent Jesus well, deconstructionism, and celebrity pastors. 

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Michael recently attended the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. He shares what encouraged him from the meeting as well as concerns that were brought up surrounding the topic of female pastors in the convention.  

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In this week's episode, Michael is joined by Nathan Ralls to explore the topic of leadership development within Cornerstone Church. Nathan sheds light on the different avenues available for individuals to enhance their leadership skills, including the Leadership Pipeline, Institute, and Internships. Additionally, they discuss Cornerstone's upcoming Residency Program, designed for those aspiring to full-time ministry. Join...

This week, Michael is joined by Jay Gunn, Cornerstone's Groups Director.  Jay shares his heart for community and the two discuss the importance that other people play in our faith, what getting involved looks like, how to step up if you're feeling called to lead a group, and more.  As they explore this vital aspect of church life, they uncover the transformation that comes from building genuine connections within a suppor...

In this episode, Michael is joined by Holly, Renew's Store Manager, and Keith, Cornerstone's Missions Director to discuss all things Renew! They have a rich conversation about how much Renew has grown, how it functions, ways Renew partners with the local community, and how you can get involved too!

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In this episode, we sit down with Michael to discuss the sermon development process at Cornerstone and how his approach has changed over his years of preaching. Michael takes us through the various steps involved in crafting an engaging and theologically sound sermon, from idea generation to final delivery.

This Podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. You can find out more about Cornerstone by visiting us o...

Today, Michael is joined by Cornerstone's Production Director, Alex Crain.  They discuss one of Cornerstone's core values, "Savvy like a start-up".  They dig into what that statement does and doesn't mean and how it is implemented in the production team. Alex also get to share a bit of his journey in how he came to be on the team. 

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This week, Michael dives into a phrase that has become one of his favorites to use; "God welcomes us just as we are and loves us too much to leave us there".  He addresses two "ditches" that people can fall into and how we are to rightly walk in this area. He also introduces another phrase that the Spirit has been revealing to him in this season and how it can open doors for us to invite others to "come and...

Michael is joined by Pastor Nathan and Jake Lingle, one of Cornerstone's Elders to give an under the hood look into Eldership at Cornerstone. They talk about qualities that are looked for in an elder, answer some hot button questions on who can become an elder, give insight on what happens in elder meetings, and more. 

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Michael is joined by Jason Tanner, the First Steps Lead at Cornerstone. Together, they take you on an exclusive "under the hood" tour of the First Steps ministry. Jason shares inspiring stories of people who've gotten connected and involved through First Steps while also taking a closer look at the evolution of First Steps. They highlight the challenges and triumphs that have brought it to where it is today. Whether ...

Michael and Tivo take some time to update us on what's coming up in the life of Cornerstone. First up is Lent (no, not the fuzzy stuff in your pocket) and why we are deciding to celebrate it for the first time as a church. Second is our upcoming marriage series, "Tighten the Knot". Desiring for it to be more than a series,  we are providing weekly events that correspond with the message of that Sunday.  We are excite...

On today's episode, Michael answers the big discipleship question of "How do we really help people grow?".  There are different approaches to how to disciple someone. It’s traditionally been done through intensives, information, or conversation. Michael unpacks how we at Cornerstone are rethinking how to make disciples in an approach to Spirit-given fruitfulness, through Spirit-guided disciplines, accelerated in micr...

Michael is joined by Jason Thrash as they go under the hood of Cornerstone's Empowerment Ministry. Discover the innovative solutions they've implemented to empower people in need, such as building tiny houses and giving away cars. Learn about the impact their team is making in the lives of those in the local community and how you can get involved and make a difference. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

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Michael is joined by Nathan to discuss Cornerstone's journey with building a leadership pipeline. They share strategies for identifying, developing, and empowering leaders at all levels. Tune in to hear their passion for leadership development, not just leadership placement. 

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.cornerston...

This week, Micahel uncovers how early hurt at Cornerstone left a scar and how that became a badge. Then how the badge became pride and, ultimately, how God crushed that pride and created one of our most important Core Values from it.

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...