What does it look like to be deeply rooted in Christ in a world of cultural chaos? In this Ask Mark Anything episode, Mark Vance responds to honest questions from the Cornerstone Church community about faithfulness in everyday life—especially when culture, technology, and suffering raise complex tensions.

From staying consistent in spiritual habits, to navigating social media and marketing with integrity, to honoring God in our vocations, Mark offers biblical wisdom that is both grounded and practical. The conversation also addresses deeply pastoral questions about grief, infants and intellectual disability, and how Christians can trust God’s goodness when Scripture doesn’t provide simple answers. The episode closes with a thoughtful discussion on artificial intelligence, urging believers to engage wisely—using technology as a tool that serves human flourishing rather than replacing it.

Episode Highlights

01:33 — What is delighting you about Jesus right now in your scripture reading?
05:17 — Is there a Christian way to do marketing and sales?
10:16 — Should we avoid social media?
12:41 — Is there a hierarchy of holiness in vocation? What should we be doing with our time and lives?
20:04 — How do we think about infants (or those with childlike cognitive ability) who die without being able to profess anything?
29:35 — Can AI be my doctor? Could AI be my counselor? How should Christians think about the everyday role AI plays in their life?
33:48 — What's the “monk vs. missionary” idea when it comes to AI and technology?

Resources

Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online
The Spring Spiritual Workout Plan
God at Work — Gene Edward Veith

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