Ask Mark Anything: Dating Age Gaps, The Shroud of Turin & More

In this Ask Mark Anything episode of the Equip Podcast, Emily puts Mark in the hot seat for a round of listener questions kicked off with a back-to-school theme. From dating age gaps and spiritual readiness, to the Shroud of Turin and relics, to prayer for the sick and getting the most out of a sermon, Mark and Emily work through it all with a mix of humor and biblical grounding.Episode Highlights01:33 — The most satisfying new school supply: pencils, pens, and Trapper Keepers03:14 — What age gap is too big when dating?06:52 — Has the advice on spiritual growth before dating flipped, and why?12:24 — Proofs of Christianity, relics, and the Shroud of Turin16:44 — What relics actually are, and why the ancient and medieval church was drawn to them19:44 — Should Christians build their faith on the Shroud of Turin?20:35 — Why doesn't Cornerstone use healing oils or pray publicly for the sick during the service?21:02 — Walking through James 5 on prayer, anointing with oil, and healing23:00 — Why healing prayer isn't treated as a central part of the corporate gathering26:01 — How to get more out of the sermon each week28:52 — Preparing your heart before the sermon: coming to hear a word from the KingResourcesCornerstone Sermons: Listen OnlineThe Reason for God by Tim KellerEvidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowellAsk Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!