Cornerstone Prep

Two of our newest teachers, husband and wife power-combo Dustin and Jennifer Winchester, discuss their faith journey to and from South Carolina to bring play-based, personalized learning and discipleship to Cornerstone Prep!

“My father was the person that prepared me most for his death.” When Ari – a sophomore at Cornerstone – shared that with me a few months ago, I was genuinely at a loss for words. We spend our lives brushing past each other in the halls, at church, or in the grocery store. But everyone has a story, some wisdom, or a piece of encouragement to share. In our fast paced, impatient world, we would all do well to take a moment to pause long enough to listen. God may just be trying to tell us something. A knock caused my attention to shift to the door. It was Ari, smiling, politely peeking in asking if it was a “bad time?” He wanted to speak in morning devotions and popped by to share what God put on his heart and ask how he could set that up. That one meeting turned into another. And then another… Our time morphed into chats where Ari shared thoughts and stories from a wide range of topics about life, the Bible, the world of teenagers, the internet, COVID and, perhaps most significantly, the lasting influence his father had on his life as a young boy and how he made it. What he was sharing was so strong, that we sat down and recorded a conversation that he wanted to share with you. In this discussion that Ari has dubbed “Walks with Dad” we invite you to join in and be blessed.

In an era that seems to be shutting down conversation that might challenge some people's ideas, Mr. Brad Pietryga shares why that might just be the opposite of what is actually needed. Different opinions and perspectives are valuable and the search for truth always carries a risk of being offensive. How can we pursue this path while being respectful and empathetic? How can we use the study of history to help interpret current events? And why does all of this matter so much? Listen in and join the conversation!

When chaos ensues and stress of life gets overwhelming, its important to pause, take a step back, prioritize, and keep the main thing the main thing! Here's how families, students, parents, teachers, and communities can work on this together to navigate challenges in a way that produces fruit not frustration! We exist for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to proclaim God's Word to young people so they are fully trained for life and work in the real world. May we never forget that mission, no matter what!

On this episode, we have a conversation with Mr. Brandon Miller, Cornerstone's K-12th grade music/worship/band teacher and organic gardening club enthusiast. We discuss "What is worship? And, how can we use discernment in the Christian music scene today and teach our kids to, as well?" Thanks for listening!

Christians, Jesus in the Word of God taught us that we would face tribulation in this world for believing in and following the truth. He also reminded us that he has overcome the world! In an age of turmoil, Jesus is just as necessary while the courage of believers to stand up for the Gospel is as important as ever. How can we live and teach in this day? Let's explore why the world hating us is the greatest honor one could ever have and how Jesus' victory should give us all a great hope for the world!

Four (4) students joined the podcast and shared a conversation about how an unlikely program has had an unexpected impact on their lives. From reluctant participants to passionate presenters at Fortune 500 companies and colleges, these students share the journey that has taken them around our city, the country, and changed their lives in the process. Now, these same kids discuss mentoring younger students and other schools, thinking about college and career, and what it is like being an influential Christian group in a largely secular community. Cornerstone is about much more than staying up late and working hard together to solve interesting problems. And this episode gives you a inside look into the unseen side of this special part of our school culture. If you're a parent of an elementary student or not at all, this episode will encourage and inspire you about things that are happening in our city and country as a result of God working through some amazing folks at Cornerstone.

There's no question that people are more connected than ever. People are also lonely and more isolated than previous generations. How can this be? On this episode, we tackle this challenging topic and explore what modern science is telling us. Then, we did into what the Bible has to say about this. How do we think about this at Cornerstone and how can truly understanding this concept change the relationships in your life for the better? You might be surprised...

What happens when students team up to make a podcast instead of taking a test to show what they've learned? Well...this! On this episode, we share "The Deep Journey" podcast (created by four senior boys) as they discuss what they've been learning and share some Biblical thoughts about how they approach the topic of self control. You'll enjoy this one and, prayerfully, will be challenged Biblically as well. Thanks for liking, sharing, and subscribing!

Are you introducing the world to a "new me!" in 2019?! We sat down and discussed -- from a Cornerstone, Biblical perspective -- why making resolutions can be a great thing AND how to stay the course to see them through to victory! Whether you make resolutions or not, are wanting to get healthier, smarter, braver, or closer to the Lord, this episode will show you the way we've been talking about this topic at Cornerstone and how you can too! Happy 2019. Stay the course!