Cornerstone Boulder Weekly Podcast

How do we recognize God’s direction when life feels uncertain? This message by Brian explores how spiritual attentiveness, inner discernment, Scripture, life circumstances, and recurring patterns help us faithfully navigate the path of life.

How does Scripture help us discern God’s will when life rarely gives us obvious answers? Tim guides us through the story of King Josiah, where we’ll see how God’s Word reveals His heart, shapes our desires, and forms us into people who can act with wisdom, faith, and courage.

This week, Aaron begins our new series, The Path of Life, setting the direction for the weeks ahead and challenging us to recognize that discerning the will of God begins as we surrender our own.

Gabe explores Luke 15 to reveal God’s heart of celebration over the lost being found. This message shows that true joy is found through repentance, forgiveness, and recognizing our need for Jesus. The invitation is clear—we’re not meant to stand outside, but to step into the celebration of new life with God.

Brian reminds us that God is always at work in people around us. We’re called to see the value in others, remind them what home is really like, and celebrate what God restores. This message invites us to reflect on our role in the story, are we the younger son, the older son, or becoming more like the Father?

Brian unpacks the resurrection through the powerful lens of Luke 15, revealing a God who runs toward His children with compassion and grace. From the cross to the empty tomb, this message traces the journey from despair to hope and reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Easter isn’t just an event—it’s an invitation into new life with a Father who meets us on the road and welcomes us home.

We Are All Prodigals, Brian is launching a new series on the parable in Luke 15, we discover how both sons are lost in different ways, and how the Father’s relentless grace meets us wherever we are and calls us home.

Psalm 103 ends with a sweeping call for all creation to praise the Lord. But the psalm returns to where it began: “Bless the Lord, O my soul.” In this message Kari explores how our hearts, words, and lives are meant to join the song of praise being sung across heaven and earth.

This message explores the fragile nature of human life and contrasts it with the everlasting love and sovereignty of God. Drawing from thinkers like Viktor Frankl and Scripture such as Psalm 103, it argues that true meaning and stability are found not in achievements or experiences, but in anchoring our lives in God's eternal love.

This message from Psalm 103 invites us to examine the image of God we carry and rediscover Him as a compassionate Father rather than a distant authority. Through Scripture and story, we see that His mercy is greater than our failure and His steadfast love forms the foundation of our identity and security.

Gabe unpacks Psalm 103:11–13 and asks a vital question: What does the Bible actually mean by the Fear of the Lord? This message reveals that fearing God is not about terror, but a life-rearranging, joyful awe rooted in His holiness, kindness, forgiveness, and fatherly compassion.

Gene asks the questions, “Is sin too bad to be true” and “Is grace too good to be true?” Answering these questions leads to a fresh and liberating understanding of the role sin and grace play in God’s grand Story.

Brian shares how God makes Himself known to us through Scripture, the Spirit, Jesus, and the lives of ordinary people, and how your story can point others to Him.

Brian explores how God’s heart for righteousness (tzedakah) and justice (mishpat) shapes both our worship and our life in the world. This message invites us to live as a distinct people marked by sacrificial love, compassion for the vulnerable, and faithful engagement in a complex public space.

This week Aaron continues our series on Psalm 103 looking at King David’s admonition to never forget that God is our rescue, redemption and healer.

When we place our faith in Jesus, a change takes place at the deepest level of who we are—dying to the old life and rising into new life in Christ. Tim explores how in baptism, God gives us a visible expression of this inward transformation and invites us to step fully into the life He has for us.

Brian explores the rich history and profound significance of baptism, from Old Testament rituals to its unique expression in Jesus’ name today. Brian highlights how baptism symbolizes being plunged into grace and raised to a new life in Christ, reflecting humility, obedience, and a public confession of faith. This message invites us to understand baptism as a powerful, transformative step in our journey towards God.

This Christmas Eve, Brian explores the deep, lasting joy found not in things, but in the face and presence of God. Drawing from Psalm 16 and Isaiah 9, this message reveals how our deepest longings are fulfilled in Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, and Prince of Peace, whose joy has passed through the manger and the cross and now invites us into life with God Himself.

Gene unpacks the significance of light as he connects the dots between Christmas and Hanukkah in a message called Jesus the Menorah of the world.

Brian reflects on our longing, glory, and shalom, and how each points us to Jesus, the One who fulfills the deepest desires of the human soul.

Advent is a call to learn how to wait well, and teaches us that waiting is not time wasted. Waiting invites us to surrender what we cannot control, to be fully present to God, and to hope with expectation for what He is doing.

Gabe walks through Luke 7 and invites us to rediscover a gratitude rooted not in circumstances but in the transforming love of Christ.

Brian ends our Heart and Soul series with a lot of good news!

Kari shares how God designed us as whole beings—mind, body, and soul—and how He longs for every part of us to flourish. Through Jesus, what’s been fractured is restored, and the Spirit breathes life into all we are.

Brian teaches that true healing, friendship, and strength come from standing side by side in community. Using Nehemiah and examples from Scripture and history, he emphasizes that brokenness is repaired, bonds are formed, and life is built together, heart and soul.

Brian shares about the joy of giving your whole heart and soul to God’s work, drawing from Nehemiah’s rebuilding of Jerusalem to celebrate Cornerstone’s two-year “Heart and Soul” journey of faith, growth, generosity, and community impact.

Brian explores how Genesis 22 is more than a story about Abraham, it’s a mirror that reflects the deepest call of faith: surrender. In this moment of testing, we see that true Christian maturity isn’t about control or achievement, but about trusting God enough to let go of what we treasure most.

Have you ever been fearful, fatigued and frustrated on your journey of faith? This week Aaron continues in our series 'Abraham: Lessons On Maturity', with insights from Genesis 15 that encourage us to engage in the process as we trust that God will fulfill His promises.

What picture of God do you carry? Kari steps into Genesis 18, where God shows up at Abraham’s tent—not distant, but as a guest who lingers over a meal and speaks a promise, and Abraham almost misses who He really is. Together, we’ll explore our own images of God and discover how Jesus gives us a clear picture of a God who draws near, who is full of love and grace.

Gabe continues our series as we look at the life of Hagar, and how she is changed by the God who sees us.

This week Brian continues to unpack Abraham’s story to show how God’s promises shape our faith, how His providence sustains us in uncertainty, and why true maturity means staying faithful in our lane. This message calls us to trust God who weaves our lives into His greater plan.

Brian speaks on how marriage, children, and family aren’t just personal choices, they’re powerful tools God uses to mature us in love, sacrifice, and faith. Through Abraham’s messy but faithful story, we discover how commitment shapes character and brings blessing, even in brokenness.

Where are you going? What are you building? Who are you becoming? In this message Brian unpacks the life of Abraham and the lifelong journey of faith we all take toward a place, a purpose, and a Person. It’s not just about what you do, but about the transformation happening along the way.

Brian shows how God still speaks today, and why learning to hear His voice is essential for Christian maturity. Discover how to discern His Word, His Spirit, and His presence in your life.

Brian launches our Abraham: Lessons in Maturity series by exploring how Christian growth is a lifelong journey shaped, but not defined, by our families of origin. He challenges us to embrace each stage of maturity and follow God’s call beyond where we began.

In our final message of the Hebrews series, Kari invites us to explore what it means to run the race of faith with perseverance. We’re reminded that we’re surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, called to let go of what weighs us down, and challenged to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.

This week Aaron continues our series on the book of Hebrews looking at chapter 10 verses 19-25 where the access to the Most Holy Place we have been given calls us to be a people of action.

Brian highlights Jesus as the last and perfect sacrifice. Understanding the sacrifice of Jesus leaves us at rest, loved and set free.

Brian unpacks the priesthood of Jesus from Hebrews 4–5, revealing how Christ entered both our world and God’s presence to bring us all the way to the Father. We’re reminded that through Jesus, we are invited into the throne of grace and called to bring His presence into the world as a royal priesthood.

Gene unpacks what true Biblical rest looks like. It’s not good night slight or a beach vacation. The answer will be surprising.

This week Aaron continues our series on the book of Hebrews unpacking the richness of chapter 3 verses 1-6. In this passage we will explore topics of Holy Siblings, Divine Invitation, Fixing Our Minds, and How Jesus is Greater Than Moses.

In this message from Hebrews 2, Pastor Brian challenges us to anchor our lives in the gospel and resist the subtle drift that pulls us away from Christ. He reminds us that the gospel isn't just the starting point of faith—it's the center, the foundation, and the daily call to fix our eyes on Jesus.

Brian kicks off our summer series on the book of Hebrews by asking life’s biggest questions: Where do we come from? What is God like? And is He truly essential? Through the lens of Hebrews 1, this powerful introduction explores the supremacy of Christ as the source, sustainer, and meaning of all things—challenging us to reorient our lives around the One who is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact imprint of His nature.

We live at the mercy of our ideas—so what happens when those ideas are distorted, deceptive, or outright false? Tim unpacks how lies about God, ourselves, and the world can hold us captive—and how the truth of Jesus brings freedom and lasting transformation.

Dan shares how pain—though unwanted—is promised, purposeful, and ultimately redemptive. He reveals how pain not only protects and shapes us, but also becomes the sacred place where we encounter the presence, power, and love of Jesus.

This week Aaron continues our More Than Conquerers Series looking at the victory we have over despair and hopelessness. True hope does not live in our efforts or the evidence of our past but out of the promises and presence of God.

In Part 3, Brian explores how naming and praying our fears leads us into deeper honesty with God and opens the door for brave faith. He invites us to bring our fears into God's presence—where courage is formed and love casts out fear.

In Part 2, Brian unpacks the hidden cost of living in fear and how it can limit our calling and purpose. He challenges us to embrace courageous faith, revealing how God's power enables us to overcome fear and step boldly into His plans.

Brian talks about our victory over fear pt.1: the two sides of fear.

Gabe talks about how Jesus gives us what we need to be more than conquerors of our Shame.