LEADing

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Welcome to LEADing, a Cornerstone Podcast that helps us pursue our mission of Loving God, Equipping Believers, Answering God’s Call and Declaring the Good News.

  1. Jun 22

    The Sin You're Hiding Is Keeping You Stuck

    Are you hiding something from God?   In this episode of LEADing, we explore one of the most challenging truths in Scripture: spiritual growth begins with honesty.   Looking at 1 John 1:5-10 and Matthew 5:14-16, we discuss why God calls believers to walk in the light, how confession keeps us connected to Him, and why following Jesus requires leaving darkness behind. We also explore Jesus' challenge to be visible witnesses in a world that often encourages us to keep our faith private.   Many Christians believe their greatest problem is failure. The Bible points to something deeper: hiding.   When sin stays hidden, growth stalls. When we bring our lives into the light, God meets us with forgiveness, cleansing, freedom, and transformation.   In this episode you'll learn: ✅ Why spiritual growth starts with honesty, not perfection✅ What it really means to walk in the light✅ Why confession is a pathway to freedom, not shame✅ How hidden sin impacts your relationship with God✅ What Jesus meant by "You are the light of the world"✅ Practical ways to live your faith visibly every day   Whether you've been following Christ for years or are exploring faith for the first time, this conversation will challenge you to stop hiding, start confessing, and let God's light shine through your life.   📖 Scriptures:1 John 1:5-10Matthew 5:14-16   🎙️ LEADing PodcastCornerstone Church Long Beach   #1John #Matthew5 #WalkInTheLight #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JesusChrist

    28 min

  2. Jun 15

    The Most Important Thing Jesus Ever Said

    What matters most in life? When a religious leader asked Jesus that question in Mark 12:28-34, Jesus gave an answer that cuts through the noise of our busy lives: Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.   In this episode of LEADing, we explore why love isn't just one priority among many—it is the center that shapes everything else. We discuss how our schedules, stress, ambitions, and distractions often push love to the margins, even while we claim it matters most.   You'll discover: ✅ Why love is the central priority of the Christian life✅ What it means to love God with your whole life✅ How love for God becomes visible through love for people✅ Why love is a daily choice, not merely a feeling✅ The difference between understanding truth and living it✅ Practical ways to make love your priority this week   Jesus teaches that the goal of life is deeper than achievement, success, productivity, or knowledge. The goal is transformation into a person marked by love. Whether you're new to faith, exploring Christianity, or looking to deepen your walk with Christ, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what truly matters.   📖 Passage: Mark 12:28-34🎙️ Cornerstone Church Long Beach | LEADing Podcast   #Mark12 #GreatestCommandment #LoveGodLovePeople #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #FollowingJesus #Discipleship #ChristianLiving

    29 min

  3. Jun 8

    Why You Feel Stuck Spiritually (And How to Grow Again)

    Have you ever felt stuck in your faith? Like you want to grow spiritually but keep running into the same struggles, habits, and frustrations?   In this episode, we dive into 2 Peter 1:3-8 and uncover one of the most encouraging truths in Scripture: God has already given believers everything they need for life and godliness through Jesus Christ.   Peter reminds us that spiritual growth doesn't begin with trying harder—it begins with understanding what God has already provided. From there, we explore what it means to actively participate in God's transforming work, develop Christlike character, and pursue consistent growth over time.   We'll discuss why Christianity is about relationship rather than behavior management, how spiritual maturity develops through intentional effort, and why fruitfulness is the evidence of a growing faith.   If you've ever wondered why growth feels slow, what God expects from you after salvation, or how to become more spiritually mature, this conversation will help you understand how faith grows in everyday life.   📖 Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8   In This Episode: Why many Christians feel spiritually stuckWhat God has already provided for believersThe difference between religion and relationshipHow spiritual growth actually happensWhy effort matters in the Christian lifeThe progression of Christian maturityHow to develop self-control, perseverance, and godlinessWhat spiritual fruit looks like in everyday lifeHow to stay consistent when growth feels slowThe biblical pathway to becoming more like Christ  Whether you're a new believer or have followed Jesus for decades, Peter's message reminds us that growth is possible because God has already supplied everything we need. 2 Peter, 2 Peter 1, Spiritual Growth, Christian Growth, Growing In Faith, Discipleship, Christian Podcast, Bible Study, Christian Living, Faith Journey, Spiritual Maturity, Relationship With God, Becoming Like Christ, Christian Encouragement, Biblical Teaching, Godliness, Self Control, Perseverance, Christian Leadership, Cornerstone Church

    30 min

  4. Jun 1

    What Suffering is Actually Producing in You

    How do you keep your faith when suffering won’t let up? In this final episode of our 1 Peter series, we unpack 1 Peter 5:5–14 and Peter’s closing encouragement to believers walking through pressure, anxiety, spiritual attack, and exhaustion.   Peter reminds us that suffering is not where faith falls apart — it’s where faith is formed. We discuss how humility positions us for God’s grace, why anxiety was never meant to stay on our shoulders, how isolation makes us spiritually vulnerable, and why God is still working even when growth feels invisible.   This episode is a powerful reminder that God is not wasting your pain. Even in suffering, He is restoring, strengthening, confirming, and establishing something deeper inside of you.   If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, spiritual exhaustion, discouragement, fear, loneliness, or trying to understand what God is doing in difficult seasons, this conversation will encourage and challenge you to stay alert, stay humble, and stay faithful.   📖 Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5–14   🔥 Topics Covered: Christian sufferingAnxiety and faithSpiritual warfareHumility before GodTrusting God in sufferingBiblical encouragementSpiritual growth through hardshipChristian perseveranceIsolation and faithGod’s purpose in sufferingEndurance in difficult seasonsCasting anxiety on GodStaying spiritually alertFaith during trialsChristian podcast on suffering1 Peter Bible studyStanding firm in faithBiblical hope in suffering

    31 min

  5. May 25

    What Makes Someone Worth Following? | 1 Peter 5:1-4

    What makes someone truly worth following? In this episode, we unpack 1 Peter 5:1–4 and explore the kind of leadership God actually honors. Peter reminds us that leadership is not about power, control, titles, or recognition — it’s about stewardship, integrity, sacrifice, and faithfully caring for the people God has entrusted to us.   We talk about why leadership becomes most visible under pressure, how motivation shapes influence, why example matters more than authority, and how faithful leadership is measured over time — not by applause or visibility. Whether you lead in your home, church, workplace, ministry, or friendships, this conversation challenges us to lead like shepherds instead of performers.   If you’ve ever wrestled with leadership, influence, burnout, responsibility, or wondering whether your faithfulness matters when nobody notices, this episode is for you. 📖 Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1–4   🔥 Topics Covered: Biblical leadershipChristian leadership principlesShepherd leadershipLeadership and integrityFaithfulness over recognitionLeading through pressureSpiritual leadershipInfluence through exampleLeadership motivationServant leadershipChurch leadershipLeadership and discipleshipFaithful obedienceLeading with humilityBiblical manhood and leadership

    31 min

  6. May 18

    Why God Allows Suffering (And What It Reveals About You)

    Why does God allow suffering, trials, and hardship in the Christian life? In this episode of the Leading Podcast, we unpack 1 Peter 4:12-19 and explore one of the hardest questions believers face: Is suffering random, or is God using it for something greater?   Peter challenges Christians not to be surprised by fiery trials, but to understand that pressure, persecution, and hardship are often part of how God shapes our faith. Mike and Brandon discuss how suffering reveals the condition of our hearts, deepens our dependence on God, produces endurance, and points believers toward future glory in Christ.   This conversation dives into: why Christians experience sufferinghow trials refine faithtrusting God when life feels confusingthe difference between meaningless pain and purposeful sufferinghow pressure exposes fear, control, pride, and dependencewhy suffering for Christ is not shamefulhow to remain faithful under pressure  Whether you’re walking through anxiety, grief, spiritual exhaustion, disappointment, persecution, or unanswered questions, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical wisdom for enduring hardship with faith and hope.   🔔 Subscribe for more biblical conversations, Christian encouragement, theology, discipleship, church leadership, and practical faith content from Cornerstone Church. #ChristianPodcast #1Peter #Suffering #FaithUnderPressure #ChristianEncouragement #SpiritualGrowth #TrustGod #BibleStudy #Discipleship #ChristianLiving

    26 min

  7. May 11

    How Pressure Exposes What’s Really In Your Heart

    What does pressure reveal about your faith, prayer life, and relationships? In this episode of the Leading Podcast, we dive into 1 Peter 4:7-11 and explore how stress, anxiety, busyness, and suffering expose what’s truly happening in our hearts. When life feels overwhelming, do we drift toward panic, distraction, and self-protection—or toward prayer, love, hospitality, and serving others?   Henry and Mike unpack Peter’s challenge to remain sober-minded and self-controlled in a chaotic world while discussing distracted prayer, “37 tabs open” mental overload, marathon love that covers offenses, authentic Christian hospitality, and using your spiritual gifts with purpose. This conversation is packed with biblical encouragement, practical application, and honest discussion for Christians navigating pressure, burnout, relationships, and everyday life.   Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, spiritual distraction, church community, marriage tension, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, this episode will encourage you to refocus your heart on Christ and faithful obedience.   🔔 Subscribe for more biblical conversations, Christian encouragement, discipleship, theology, church leadership, and practical faith content from Cornerstone Church. #ChristianPodcast #1Peter #FaithUnderPressure #Prayer #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #BibleStudy #ChurchLeadership #ChristianEncouragement #Hospitality #SpiritualGrowth

    31 min

  8. May 4

    Don’t Crawl Back Into the Cage: The Truth About Sin & Freedom | 1 Peter 4:1-6

    Why do we keep going back to the very things Jesus already set us free from?In this powerful episode, we unpack 1 Peter 4:1–6 and confront a tension every believer feels—the pull between new life in Christ and old patterns that still feel familiar.Joined by Executive Pastor Dan Wendell, we explore what it actually takes to live free—not just positionally, but practically.Jesus didn’t just forgive sin—He broke its power. But freedom isn’t automatic. It requires a new mindset, intentional choices, and the willingness to leave the past behind.In this episode, we cover:What it means to “arm yourself” with the mind of ChristWhy suffering sharpens spiritual clarity instead of weakening faithHow to stop romanticizing your old lifeWhat to expect when your obedience creates tension with othersWhy you don’t have to defend yourself—Jesus is the Judge💥 Key Truth: Jesus didn’t rescue you so you could live half-free. Don’t crawl back into a cage He already broke open.This message is for anyone struggling with old habits, feeling pressure from others, or trying to walk faithfully in a world that doesn’t understand transformation.📖 Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1–6🛠 Practical Challenge:Identify what’s pulling you backwardDecide now how you’ll respond to temptationLet hardship shape you, not harden you🙏 Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to walk fully in the freedom Christ has already given.1 Peter 4, Christian freedom, overcoming sin, living for God, spiritual growth, Christian podcast, faith in trials, leaving sin behind, holiness, discipleship, suffering for Christ, Christian encouragement, Bible teaching, freedom in Christ, resisting temptation

    27 min
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Welcome to LEADing, a Cornerstone Podcast that helps us pursue our mission of Loving God, Equipping Believers, Answering God’s Call and Declaring the Good News.

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  • Creator
    Cornerstone Chuch
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cornerstone Chuch
  • Show Website
    LEADing