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Jason Brown
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  1. 1d ago

    Walk By Faith | Becoming Peter

    Send us Fan Mail A storm can hit with no warning, and in that moment you learn what you actually trust. We start with a real-life story from a beach in Indonesia where sirens blare, waves surge fast, and the only choice is to grab what matters most and keep walking forward. That scene sets the tone for a practical, gritty conversation about walking by faith when you feel exposed, behind, or afraid.   From there, we open Matthew 14 and follow Peter step by step: Jesus sends the disciples into rough water, the night drags on, and then Jesus comes toward them walking on the sea. Peter asks for a command, not a guarantee, and Jesus answers with one word: “Come.” We break down what that means for Christian faith today, why “faith without works is dead” (James 2:17), and how obedience often looks like action before you feel ready.   We also talk about the turning point where Peter gets distracted by the wind and begins to sink, and how that mirrors our own lives when anxiety, noise, and other voices get louder than Jesus. The good news is just as clear: Peter’s rescue is immediate, and the storm calms when Jesus brings him back to the boat. If you need courage to obey, clarity to ignore distractions, or a reset to keep your eyes on Jesus, this message is for you.   Subscribe for more Bible-based teaching, share this with a friend who needs stronger faith, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What’s one step of obedience you know you need to take next? Cornerstone https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/ Follow Jesus https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-... Life Groups  https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr... Giving  https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co... Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZ iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch... Android  https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ---- Instagram    cornerstoneaz   Facebook   cornerstoneaz.org   Twitter   cornerstoneaz.org

  2. Oct 11

    Follow Christ in Difficult Seasons | Becoming Peter

    Send us Fan Mail Pressure can feel like punishment until you realize it might be formation. Pastor Angus MacLeod continues Cornerstone’s “Becoming Peter” series by digging into why Peter starts out so rough and reactive and how Jesus turns that same man into a steady leader of faith. We zoom in on Peter’s world around the Sea of Galilee, where fishing is competitive, communities clash, and Roman taxation creates relentless daily stress that can push ordinary people into survival mode.   Then it gets personal. Angus shares what it looks like to live as a “name tag Christian” at work, saying the right thing while hiding the real transformation when it is inconvenient. From there we lean into the two words that change everything: “Follow me.” Following Jesus is not an instant makeover, it is a process of discipleship and sanctification where God deals with old habits, sharp edges, and even the critical internal monologue many of us carry.   Using 1 Peter and Jesus’ own example, we talk about suffering, injustice, and difficult seasons and why God can use heat and pressure to make something beautiful over time. Pillows do not make diamonds, but faithful obedience does shape a life. If you are walking through a storm, this message offers perspective, practical self-examination, and a clear invitation to respond to Jesus with your whole life. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find it. Cornerstone https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/ Follow Jesus https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-... Life Groups  https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr... Giving  https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co... Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZ iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch... Android  https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ---- Instagram    cornerstoneaz   Facebook   cornerstoneaz.org   Twitter   cornerstoneaz.org

  3. Oct 4

    Called by Christ | Becoming Peter

    Send us Fan Mail Two words can reroute a life: “Follow me.” That’s where we start as we launch Becoming Peter, looking past the statue and the legend to the real story of a working fisherman on the Sea of Galilee who hears Jesus call his name. We talk about why Peter’s transformation matters for everyday Christians, not as distant Bible history, but as a living pattern of calling, obedience, and identity in Christ that still applies when Monday morning hits. We dig into Matthew 4 and the shock of “immediately” leaving nets behind, then we get honest about what those nets look like now: job titles, performance, money, reputation, and the need to stay in control. We explore what it means to acknowledge Jesus publicly, why baptism matters, and how “take up your cross” becomes a daily practice of surrender, forgiveness, and choosing God’s way when emotions run hot. There’s a raw moment about wanting justice and learning to release it into God’s hands. From there, we follow the thread into Jesus’ ministry of teaching, healing, and deliverance, and the stunning reality that he shares authority with ordinary people. Peter later writes about tested faith, joy in trials, and a new identity as chosen people called out of darkness into marvelous light. Pastors Angus and Celeste lead us in communion and prayer, anchoring everything in the sacrifice of Jesus and the hope of salvation. If you’re ready to take a real next step with Jesus, listen through to the invitation and prayer. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the message, then tell us: what’s the “net” you need to drop? Cornerstone https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/ Follow Jesus https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-... Life Groups  https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr... Giving  https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co... Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZ iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch... Android  https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ---- Instagram    cornerstoneaz   Facebook   cornerstoneaz.org   Twitter   cornerstoneaz.org

  4. Sep 27

    Freedom From Temptation | Issues

    Send us Fan Mail Temptation is not just a “willpower problem.” It is a pattern, and it targets the same few places in every human heart. We go to 1 John 2 to name those patterns clearly: the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life, then we get honest about how those desires show up in real life through habits, stress, and hidden compromises.   Gage Lee joins me to share part of his story, including what changed when he stopped fleeing from the feeling and started bringing the struggle into the light. We talk about surrendering the whole life to Jesus, not just the parts that look acceptable, and why Christian community, encouragement, and wise counsel can be the difference between repeating a cycle and finally breaking it. We also wrestle with the sobering truth that our choices can invite others into sin, and how God can redeem even the wake we leave behind.   Pastor Celeste Brown shares a powerful example of a “socially accepted” temptation: sarcasm and the cutting tongue. Her story is a reminder that spiritual growth often looks like everyday obedience, especially when we want to justify our words. From there we look at Jesus in Matthew 4 and how he answers spiritual attack with Scripture, plus the promise of 1 Corinthians 10:13 that God provides a way of escape. We end with practical steps you can use immediately: develop the mind of Christ, pay attention to your location and triggers, and take action before the moment makes the choice for you.   If this helped you, subscribe for more, share it with a friend who needs strength today, and leave a review so more people can find hope and freedom from temptation. Cornerstone https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/ Follow Jesus https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-... Life Groups  https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr... Giving  https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co... Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZ iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch... Android  https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ---- Instagram    cornerstoneaz   Facebook   cornerstoneaz.org   Twitter   cornerstoneaz.org

  5. Sep 21

    Victory Over Unforgiveness | Issues

    Send us Fan Mail A lot of us say we’ve forgiven, but the truth shows up in what we keep replaying. If the first thing you see in your mind is still the hurt, the betrayal, the church drama, or the family conflict, it’s like you’ve taped the worst “Polaroids” of your life to the mirror and you’re forced to stare at them every day. We go after that head-on, because God didn’t create us to carry bitterness and call it normal. We open Scripture in Matthew 6 and follow the thread Jesus makes impossible to ignore: forgiveness is a hinge point in our relationship with God. We also read Mark 11, Luke 17, and Luke 6, and we get honest about how hard it is to forgive when you feel like you’re “losing ground” or when you’ve been keeping score. We talk about confession, spiritual freedom, and why unforgiveness blinds us and stalls our direction. Pastor Celeste Brown joins Pastor Jason Brown to share a personal story from her childhood about anger at home, a moment at youth camp, and a “brick wall” that had to come down one brick at a time. Her phrase “pre-forgive what’s coming” hits like a gut check, especially if you’re walking back into a situation that may not change quickly. We also bring it into everyday life, including marriage, communication, and the daily choice to extend grace the way we want grace. If you’re ready to drop the bricks, pray with us and take a real step toward healing from unforgiveness. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs freedom, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re applying this week. Cornerstone https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/ Follow Jesus https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-... Life Groups  https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr... Giving  https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co... Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZ iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch... Android  https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ---- Instagram    cornerstoneaz   Facebook   cornerstoneaz.org   Twitter   cornerstoneaz.org

  6. Sep 13

    Mastery Over Money | Issues

    Send us Fan Mail Money can feel like a scoreboard, a safety net, or a source of constant stress. We get honest about that pressure and then put it under the light of Scripture: Jesus says we can’t serve God and money, and that where our treasure goes, our heart follows. That’s why this conversation isn’t just about dollars and cents, it’s about discipleship, freedom, and learning how to live with “mastery over money” instead of letting money master us. You’ll hear a powerful testimony from Joel about learning to tithe while living paycheck to paycheck, moving from net to gross giving, and watching God provide in unexpected ways. Pastor Celeste then brings the practical side, breaking down why a budget matters, how it helps you live within your means, and why planning reduces stress and builds long-term stability. We also talk through debt, the wisdom of counting the cost before big purchases, and why margin matters if we want to say yes when God prompts generosity. Along the way we ground everything in key passages like Matthew 6, Malachi 3, Luke 14, Matthew 25, and Luke 12, and we point to helpful resources like Financial Peace University for anyone trying to get traction with debt payoff and biblical financial stewardship. We close with an invitation to put your trust in Jesus and take a real next step toward a healthier life. Subscribe for more practical, Bible-based conversations, share this with a friend who feels stuck with money, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What’s one financial habit you want to change next? Cornerstone https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/ Follow Jesus https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-... Life Groups  https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr... Giving  https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co... Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZ iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch... Android  https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ---- Instagram    cornerstoneaz   Facebook   cornerstoneaz.org   Twitter   cornerstoneaz.org

  7. Sep 6

    Decision Over Chaos | Issues

    Send us Fan Mail Chaos rarely starts with one huge mistake. More often, it grows out of drifting, rushing, and making decisions without clarity. We’re talking about “direction over chaos” and the difference it makes when we go to God for guidance before we choose, not after we’re stuck cleaning up the mess. If you’ve been fighting for control, second-guessing everything, or feeling spiritually scattered, this conversation is built to help you find a steadier path.   We open the Bible and lean into the promise that God lights our darkness. We connect the practice of prayer to peace, then peace to wise decision making. Along the way, we wrestle honestly with the temptation to “hand God the controller” and then grab it right back, and we ask what it looks like to recognize God’s voice through consistent time with Him. We also look at Gideon’s story and the idea of seeking confirmation that leads to obedience, not delay.   You’ll hear powerful mission field testimonies from Tobias, including moments of sharing the gospel across language barriers, discipling new believers, and walking with seekers who are counting the real cost of following Jesus. Celeste shares her story of leaving career security for missions, trusting God through sudden redirection, and how our family learned to chase obedience with peace, even when the call felt inconvenient or hard.   We close with a clear invitation to put Jesus at the center, because real direction starts with lordship. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review that helps more people find the show. What area of your life needs direction over chaos right now? Cornerstone https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/ Follow Jesus https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-... Life Groups  https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr... Giving  https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co... Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZ iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch... Android  https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ---- Instagram    cornerstoneaz   Facebook   cornerstoneaz.org   Twitter   cornerstoneaz.org

  8. Aug 30

    Peace Over Anxiety | Issues

    Send us Fan Mail Anxiety can feel like you’re being responsible, but it often works like a leak, quietly subtracting from your sleep, your focus, and your joy. We sit down and talk through a simple but hard promise: the Prince of Peace wants you to experience peace over anxiety. Starting with Luke 12 and moving through 1 Peter 5 and Matthew 6, we unpack why worry cannot add a single hour to your life and how trust becomes the turning point when the future feels unclear. Celeste shares personal stories that make this real, growing up with constant change, learning stability through obedience, and then navigating the stress of living overseas as a single young woman. Airports, language barriers, and the fear of the unknown become a backdrop for a deeper lesson: anxiety often spikes when control disappears, and the “what if” spiral can stop your life in its tracks. We also get practical about everyday stress, what it looks like to walk into work already anxious, how a commute can become a reset, and why kindness and purpose matter when you feel pressured. We go further into the anxieties many of us carry in silence: parenting fears, image and comparison, and financial pressure when decisions create debt and stress we were never meant to hold. Philippians 4 becomes a roadmap, prayer, supplication, thanksgiving, and a disciplined thought life focused on what is true and worthy of praise. We end with a clear invitation to say yes to Jesus and a reminder that you’re not meant to do this alone, community matters. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs peace today, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s the biggest source of anxiety you want to release right now? Cornerstone https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/ Follow Jesus https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-... Life Groups  https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr... Giving  https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co... Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZ iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch... Android  https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ---- Instagram    cornerstoneaz   Facebook   cornerstoneaz.org   Twitter   cornerstoneaz.org

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  • Creator
    Jason Brown
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    271
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    © 2026 Cornerstone Christian Center
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