Hi There @TantraFitness
Thanks for writing in! Upon checking, I see that you’re using an older version of X theme and Cornerstone plugin, so that our validation process will not be initiated correctly. To resolve this issue, you need to update your X theme manually for once by following our guide here (https://theme.co/apex/forum/t/setup-updating-your-themes-and-plugins/62). You can also see the latest version numbers from here (https://theme.co/apex/forum/t/troubleshooting-version-compatibility/195).
After you update X theme, you can then delete your Cornerstone plugin through your WordPress plugins section. Then head over to X -> Validation section and wait for few seconds to install the latest version of Cornerstone plugin automatically.
Once you’re fully updated, try validating your site again and you should be able to validate your site. If you’re still having any issues, please refer to our troubleshooting guide here (https://theme.co/apex/forum/t/troubleshooting-validation-connection-issues/201).
With regard to your Blog list issue, try re-testing it after you update your X theme and Cornerstone plugin. If you’re still having issues, then try switching to your parent X theme and and see if that is related to your child theme customization. Also try disabling your 3rd party plugins and see if it is related to a plugin conflict.
Let us know how it goes.
Thanks!