Life at the Corner

Today, Pastor Nate goes to the mail bag and answers a question from a listener about church discipline. In today's episode, you'll learn what church discipline is, how it works, and why it's important. 

Pastor Nate meditates on the history of Psalm 136 and its use by the people of Israel all the way up through the night of Jesus' capture and interrogation.

In light of the anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Pastor Nate takes time to explore lessons from the history of the Reformation, focusing especially on the man God used to spark the Reformation, Martin Luther.  

Today, Pastor Nate finishes this short series on friendship, speaking on the characteristics of true friendship and how it surpasses mere companionship.

Today, Pastor Nate distinguishes between companionship and friendship and talks about the necessity of having real friends. Having many acquaintances doesn't necessarily mean you have the kind of deep friendship that the Bible recommends so highly. Join us for Part 1 of this two-part series on friendship.

Today, Pastor Nate shares some of the history of this incredible pioneer missionary to the Native Americans in the 18th century.

In light of Erika Kirk's recent expression of forgiveness at Charlie Kirk's Memorial Service, Pastor Nate takes time on today's podcast to explore the nature of true forgiveness. He also wrestles with hard questions like, "Are we obligated in every circumstance to forgive those who have sinned against us?" and "Does forgiveness wipe out all the consequences for our sin?"  If you want to read on the subject of forgiveness, here are a few resources he highly recommends: What Does it Mean to Forgive? by Ligonier Ministries The Problem of Forgiveness by R.C. Sproul Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds by Chris Brauns

Pastor Nate examines the apostle Paul's prayer in Philippians 1:9-11. Why does Paul ask God for love primarily and put "knowledge" and "discernment" as almost secondary requests? What is the significance of growing in love? Join us today for this reflection on the nature of love and the Christian life.  

Pastor Nate returns to examine the New Testament evidence in favor of infant baptism and to answer a few common Baptist critiques. If you have not listened to Part 1, we highly recommend listening to it first as the argument in this episode depends on the foundation laid in the prior one.

In response to many queries, Pastor Nate embarks on a two part series on infant baptism. Today, he begins the journey by explaining the Old Testament covenantal background for the practice of infant baptism.  

Have you ever been hurt in the church? Today, Megan Hill joins Pastor Nate on the podcast to talk about how to respond to church hurt.   Megan Hill is a pastor's daughter and a pastor's wife. She is the managing editor for The Gospel Coalition and a prolific author. In this episode, she and Nate talk about her book, Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts.

Today, Pastor Nate talks about what it means to be a prophet, priest, and king for your household. If you have questions about how to lead and guide your family, today's episode is for you. Pastor Nate references Joel Beeke's book, How to Lead Your Family: A Guide for Men Wanting to be More. You can find it on Amazon.

Welcome to Season 3! We are thrilled to be back with you again. Today, Pastor Nate takes us on a whirlwind tour of highlights from season's two topics and hits a few of the books he dipped into over the summer.    He referenced: Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age by Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa. Five Pioneer Missionaries The Last Green Valley: A Novel by Mark Sullivan Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel by Matt Smethurst The Shorter Catechism Illustrated: From Church History and Biography by John Whitecross  

Today Pastor Nate speaks about the heavenly adoption: how God turned his enemies into his children.

Today, Pastor Nate invites Greg Wilbur, Chief Musician and Worship Director at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, to sit down to talk about the arts. They consider how God's character and creation work together, how to categorize 'good art,' and how the Bible aids Christians in thinking through matters of beauty and art in various forms.   A few books mentioned in today's episode: Francis Schaeffer's Art and the Bible Philip Ryken's Art for God's Sake: A Call to Recover the Arts Gene Veith's State of the Arts: From Bezalel to Mapplethorpe

Today, Pastor Nate discusses the most hotly debated phrase in the Apostle's Creed, "He descended into hell." Bringing history, the Bible, and hermenutics together, Pastor Nate sheds light on this throny issue. 

Today, Pastor Nate talks about the real Puritans—not the gloomy, joy-hating ones that are often portrayed to us—but the faithful, joy-filled Christians that they were. Nate explains their historical context and draws a portrait of what they were really like.   Here are Pastor Nate's book recommendations from this episode: John Owen's The Death of Death J.I. Packer's A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life Leland Ryken's Worldly Saints: The Puritans as They Really Were Joel Beeke and Michael Reeve 's Following God Fully: An Introduction to the Puritans

It is the month of May, a time for graduating—for leaving behind an old life and moving into a new one. As such, it is a time also to be encouraged and strengthened for the new things coming, and encouragement and strengthening is what Pastor Nate offers on today's episode.

Today, Pastor Nate speaks on why gossip is so appealing and so easy to fall into. Gossip in a church quickly divides a congregation, and today's episode brings to light the deception of this sin so it can more easily be identified and rejected.

Today, Pastor Nate turns his attention to dating. Drawing on a biblical portrait of the godly man and woman, he offers common sense wisdom for Christians searching for a spouse.  If you found today's podcast helpful, please share with family, friends, and on social media platforms. As always, we love hearing from you. Feel free to contact us at lifeatthecorner@cstonepres.org.