What if the best thing you could give your kids wasn’t money—but emotional wholeness?

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock unpack Cory’s favorite eBook, How to Be Emotionally Whole, and dive into what it actually looks like to do the inner work that breaks generational cycles. Thanksgiving may have just passed, but this conversation is timeless - because healthy friendships, marriages, families, and leadership all flow from a well-tended soul.

You’ll hear:
🧡 How one moment in adoption reframed judgment, identity, and purpose
💪 Why physical + mental fitness matter for the long haul of parenting
👁 The honest tension of wanting to run, but choosing to remain present
💧 The true meaning of “sitting in the well” — it’s not fixing, filtering, or escaping… it’s feeling
🔁 The core cycle that shapes so many lives: Event → Lie → Defense → Reaction
📅 The power of setting reminders, embracing limits, and following through
🕊 Why healing makes you compassionate, not superior

This episode will invite you to take one small step toward emotional freedom and stay rooted in the call God has placed in you.

👉 Check out Cory's website → saintsnotsinners.com
📚 Explore all free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com
🌐 Connect with us → hillcity.tv

00:00 - Welcome Back & How to Support the Podcast
01:16 - New Listener Review & Thinking Deeply
02:23 - A Year of eBooks & December Release
03:10 - Preview: “How to Sheath Your Sword in a Violent Culture”
03:54 - Cory’s Favorite eBook: How to Be Emotionally Whole
04:39 - Why Emotional & Mental Health Matter
06:10 - “Would You Die for Your Kids… or Live for Them?”
08:36 - A Brutal November & Staying Present in Pain
10:30 - Wanting to Run Away vs Remaining Present
11:51 - ZLD Course, Doctorate Project & Emotional Health Tools
13:21 - What “Sitting in the Well” Really Means
18:19 - Event → Lie → Defense → Reaction (The Core Cycle)
21:41 - Reflection Questions for Your Emotional Work
23:40 - eBook, eCourse & Zoay Intensive Cohort Invitation
25:06 - Gratitude for Listeners & Final Blessing

What if the greatest gift you could give this Thanksgiving… was your friendship? 🤝🧡

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock dive into Cory’s eBook How to Be a Great Friend - a simple but powerful guide to building the kind of friendships that actually make life richer, lighter, and more meaningful.

This week isn’t about theology; it’s about relationships - the people who make us who we are.

You’ll hear:
🦃 Thanksgiving laughs, food debates, and family updates
🤣 The hilarious “bra ice pack” recovery hack for wisdom teeth
💛 The most underrated quality of a great friend (and why it matters)
👣 Why being present is far more important than being perfect
🧩 The 5 “Be” qualities that build strong friendships (consistent, vulnerable, appreciative, fun, intentional)
🎯 How to restore broken relationships with humility and honesty
📱 The smartphone trick that helps you become a more thoughtful friend
💬 Why texting “I’m thankful for you because…” might change someone’s entire week

This episode will challenge how you show up for your people - and inspire you to become the kind of friend you’ve always needed.

👉 Check out Cory's website → saintsnotsinners.com
📚 Explore all free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com
🌐 Connect with us → hillcity.tv

00:00 - Thanksgiving Week Intro & Shout-Outs
01:00 - Sharing Reviews, Ratings & Listener Gratitude
01:45 - Thanksgiving Food Talk & Family Plans
02:45 - Lions Game + Holiday Banter
03:26 - Introducing This Week’s eBook: How to Be a Great Friend
04:40 - Month From Hell Reflections & Gratitude for Friendship
05:32 - Wisdom Teeth Story & The Bra Ice Pack Hack
06:01 - The Most Underrated Quality of a Great Friend: Be Unoffendable
07:38 - Channock’s Pick: The Power of Presence
09:14 - Five Ways to Be a Great Friend
10:57 - Why Intentionality Makes Friendships Great
12:55 - Thanksgiving Challenge: “I’m Thankful for You Because…”
14:19 - Five Ways to Build Curiosity in Friendship
16:27 - Using Technology to Remember & Follow Through
17:32 - Restoring Broken Friendships & The Power of “I’m Sorry”
19:14 - Vulnerability, Seasons, and Grace in Friendship
21:06 - Reflection Questions for the Listener
22:01 - Final Encouragement & Thanksgiving Blessing
22:24 - Closing: You’re Loved, and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It

What if perfection wasn’t about behaving flawlessly - but about expressing mercy from who you already are? 

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock unpack the eBook How to Be Perfect, and they flip the entire idea of perfection on its head. Instead of moral pressure and performance, they explore Jesus’ teaching that perfection looks like mercy, not mastery - and how experiencing God’s love transforms the way we express it to others.

You’ll hear:
💫 Why “be perfect” in Matthew 5 actually means “be merciful” in Luke 6
💛 How perfection is something you experience through Christ, not achieve
🪞 Why expressing mercy is the truest evidence of spiritual maturity
🎉 The Prodigal Son: “He heard the dancing” - and what that means for Christians today
👁️ What it means to be “pure in heart” and see people as God sees them
🌱 The 3 I’s of Kingdom Living: Identity, Inheritance, Influence
🔥 The four ways you reflect God’s nature: creating, giving, restoring, sustaining

This episode will challenge your definition of perfection, free you from performance, and help you live from the mercy that’s already in you.

👉 Check out Cory's website → saintsnotsinners.com
📚 Explore all free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com
🌐 Connect with us → hillcity.tv

00:00 - Intro & Listener Shout-outs
01:30 - Back in the Booth + Cancun Recap
01:50 - Free eBooks & November Release (Prayer & Prophecy)
03:15 - What’s Next? Clarity, Content & RElife Focus
04:40 - RElife Update: Affordable Housing for Single Moms
06:00 - Mom Graduates to Habitat for Humanity
06:46 - Today’s Topic: How to Be Perfect
07:35 - Two E’s: Experience & Express
09:00 - Perfection ≠ Morality; Perfection = Mercy
09:53 - “Be Perfect” = “Be Merciful” (Mt 5:48 / Lk 6:36)
10:53 - Mercy Reframed Through Sonship
15:48 - Mercy as Awareness of Union
16:00 - Prodigal Son: “Heard the Dancing”
17:05 - Do People Hear Your Dancing or Your Critique?
18:00 - Pure in Heart: Seeing People as God Sees
19:58 - Identity, Inheritance, Influence
21:41 - Four Ways We Mirror God: Create, Give, Restore, Sustain
23:42 - Sustaining: The Hard, Unseen Work
26:28 - “Sustaining Becomes Sexy When It’s Celebrated”
27:10 - Reflection Questions & Weekly Challenge
28:50 - Closing: “You’re Loved And There's Nothing You Can Do About It”

What if God’s judgment was never against you - but for you? 

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity: God’s judgment and wrath. Drawing from Cory’s eBook How to Make Sense of God’s Judgment and Wrath, they explore how God’s justice isn’t retribution - it’s restoration.

You’ll hear:
⚖️ How an adoption story reframed Cory’s entire view of judgment
👁️ Why God’s judgment rescues rather than ruins
🔥 How His wrath burns away lies, not people
🏠 The difference between the courtroom of fear and the living room of love
🕊️ Why perfect love really does cast out fear
💬 Key quotes from Peter Hiett, C. Baxter Krueger, and more that will shift your lens forever

This conversation will help you release fear, embrace freedom, and rediscover God as a loving Father whose judgment is always in your favor.

👉 Check out Cory's website → saintsnotsinners.com
📚 Explore all free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com
🌐 Connect with us → hillcity.tv

00:00 – Welcome & Opening Banter 🎙️
00:42 – Cancun Trip & Pre-Recording Clarification
01:10 – November eBook Release: How to Pray and Prophesy in the New Covenant
02:04 – Today’s Topic: How to Make Sense of God’s Judgment and Wrath
03:02 – How the Reframe Sermon Series Began
04:18 – Preaching Through Difficult Topics
05:33 – The Goal: Living Without Fear
06:38 – God’s Judgment Can Be For You
07:30 – The Adoption Story: A Life-Changing Revelation ❤️
09:00 – “A Judgment in Our Favor” — What If God’s Judgment Is Too?
10:11 – Rethinking Judgment and Wrath Through the Lens of Love
11:00 – From Courtroom to Living Room: Seeing God as Father
12:13 – Judge Judy vs. Judge Deborah — Two Views of Judgment ⚖️
13:47 – The Judges of Israel: Setting Captives Free
14:35 – God’s Judgment Rescues, It Doesn’t Ruin
15:02 – Key Quotes on Judgment, Wrath, and Love 🔥
16:11 – God’s Wrath Is Restorative, Not Retributive
16:54 – Fire That Refines, Not Destroys
17:56 – The Father’s Heart: From Fear to Freedom
18:55 – The Kitchen Story: Living Without Fear in the Father’s House 🏠
19:57 – Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
20:30 – Reading Scripture Through the Lens of Jesus
21:10 – God’s Essence Is Love and Light ✨
21:50 – The Cross Reveals Love, Not Anger
22:24 – Natural Consequences and the True Meaning of Wrath
22:52 – December eBook Preview: How to Be Meek in a Violent Loving Culture
23:17 – Listener Reflection Questions 💭
23:59 – Closing Thoughts: You Are Loved & There’s Nothing You Can Do About It

What if alignment with God isn’t about striving for connection - but awakening to the union that’s always been there? 

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock dive into the eBook How to Align with I AM, exploring the beautiful truth that there is no separation between you and the Divine. Together, they unpack the mystery of union, the faith of Christ, and how to live in the flow of peace instead of pressure.

You’ll hear:
💫 What it really means to live “in Him” — not just for Him
📖 Why Galatians 2:20 changes everything about faith and identity
🌳 The powerful lesson of the Pando Aspen Grove — 47,000 trees, one root system
🕊️ How to walk at the pace of peace instead of striving for perfection
💧 The three “dams” that block your spiritual flow — and the truths that release it
❤️ Why trusting yourself is actually trusting God within you

This episode will help you breathe deeper, rest easier, and remember: you’re already one with Love.

👉 Check out Cory's website → saintsnotsinners.com
📚 Explore all 12 “How To” eBooks → https://coryrice.gumroad.com
🌐 Connect with us → hillcity.tv

00:00 – Welcome & Birthday Banter 🎉
01:15 – Celebrating Ministry Wins & Nonprofit Update
02:28 – Clarifying Finances & Vision for RElife
03:02 – Podcast Housekeeping: Likes, Shares, Reviews
03:36 – Recap: The “How To” Series & Free Resources
04:00 – Milestone Moment: 250+ Episodes of Two Pastors and a Mic
04:42 – Introducing How to Align with I AM
05:45 – Union: The Core of Everything
06:00 – The Verse That Changed Everything (John 14:20)
06:56 – Favorite Verses on Union (1 John 2:6 & 4:17)
07:52 – “We Is Risen” - The Message of Easter
08:54 – The Invitation to Awaken to Connection
09:48 – Voices & Mentors on Union (Kruger, Young, Englehart, etc.)
10:39 – The Pando Aspen Grove: Nature’s Picture of Union 
11:46 – How Faith Works of Christ, Not in Christ (Galatians 2:20)
12:45 – Diving Into the Greek & Discovering a New Lens
13:57 – The Revelation That Changed Cory’s Faith Journey
14:55 – Living by the Faith of the Son - Not Our Own
15:14 – The Gospel Supplies Faith, It Doesn’t Demand It
15:48 – Living in the Flow vs. Forcing Faith
16:32 – Walking at the Pace of Peace 🕊️
17:06 – Jesus’ “Living Water” Teaching and Flowing from Within
17:56 – The Lazy River Analogy: Staying in the Flow
18:55 – Life Happens, Stay in the Flow
19:05 – Union Reveals Jesus Has Always Been Within
19:25 – Impact Without Forcing - The Power of Rested Presence
19:56 – What If You Fully Lived From the Fullness of God?
20:09 – The Three Dams That Block the Flow 
21:03 – The Three Truths That Release the Flow 
21:42 – The Four Verses Every Believer Should Live By
22:19 – The Song Lyric That Captures Union: “Don’t You Call Unclean…” 
22:52 – Reflection Questions on Union & Identity
23:34 – Living from Union: No Separation, Just Love
23:50 – Closing Blessing: You’re Loved, and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It

What if reading the Bible wasn’t about getting it right - but about letting it transform your life?

In this episode of Two Pastors in a Mic, Cory and Channock unpack Cory’s eBook How to Read the Bible. Together they explore what it really means to approach Scripture with curiosity, not certainty - and how understanding covenants, context, and the lens of Jesus changes everything.

You’ll hear:
🔑 Why “The Bible clearly says…” can sometimes block deeper understanding
📜 How to read Scripture through the covenants and the progressive revelation of God
🪞 Why Jesus - not literalism - is the clearest lens for interpretation
📚 The 5 keys to reading the Bible with wisdom, context, and love
❤️ How your reading of Scripture shapes the kind of life - and love - you live

This episode will challenge how you think about Scripture and inspire you to read with freedom, not fear.

👉 Check out Cory's website → saintsnotsinners.com
📚 Explore all free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com
🌐 Connect with us → hillcity.tv

00:00 – Welcome & Listener Shout-Outs
01:05 – Prayers for Jamaica & Hurricane Update
01:34 – Recap of the “How To” Series and Cory’s 12-eBook Goal
03:05 – Encouragement for Creators: Create Even if Only One Listens
03:29 – Introducing How to Read the Bible
05:04 – Why “The Bible Clearly Says” Can Be Misleading
06:25 – Dogmatic Reading vs. Open-Minded Faith
07:04 – KJV-Onlyism & the Unicorn Example
08:09 – Literalism vs. Contextual Reading
09:14 – How the eBook Came From Teaching in the Netherlands
10:16 – Understanding Covenants & How They Shape Scripture
11:01 – Why So Many People Find the Bible Confusing
11:57 – Tips for Starting and Understanding Scripture
12:09 – Past Hill City Series That Explored New Covenant Truths
13:02 – “Anchored” Series and Being Rooted in Jesus Not Just Scripture
14:04 – How You Read the Bible Shapes Your Life and View of God
15:10 – Introducing the Five Keys to Reading the Bible Well
15:33 – Balancing Love for Scripture and Openness to Growth
16:12 – Confirmation Bias and Seeking Reassurance vs. Truth
17:06 – Approach Scripture with Curiosity Not Certainty
17:24 – Hermeneutics, Exegesis, and Eisgesis Explained
18:01 – Key 1: Understand the Covenants
18:46 – Key 2: God Reveals Himself Progressively
21:06 – Why Contradictions in Scripture Don’t Scare Us
22:29 – Key 3: Jesus Is the Lens of Scripture
23:07 – How Paul Misused Scripture Before Meeting Jesus
23:38 – Mini Debate: Was Saul Really a Murderer?
25:06 – Key 4: The Bible Uses Many Literary Forms
26:39 – Key 5: Scripture Interprets Scripture (It All Connects)
27:51 – Learning Hebrew Idioms and Hidden Meanings
28:26 – Why This eBook Is a Simple 25-Minute Guide
29:31 – Reflection Questions for Personal Study
31:04 – Final Encouragement and Closing Blessing

What if great marriages aren’t found - they’re built?

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock unpack Cory’s free eBook “How to Have the Marriage You’ve Always Dreamed Of.” Together they explore what it really means to build a healthy, thriving relationship rooted in communication, patience, and kindness - rather than comparison or perfection.

You’ll hear:
💍 Why marriage takes work - but doesn’t have to feel hard
❤️ The real meaning of being “equally yoked” (it’s more than faith labels)
💬 Why unspoken expectations are the silent killer of relationships
😂 A hilarious “love language” story you won’t forget
🔥 How to keep fun, adventure, and connection alive after years together
🧠 10 practical ways to strengthen your marriage and reignite intimacy

Whether you’re single, engaged, or married for decades, this episode will help you see marriage as a living, growing partnership built on grace, communication, and intentionality.

👉 Download How to Have Success Without Climbing the Ladder (Free eBook) → https://coryrice.gumroad.com/l/marriage
📚 Explore all free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com
🌐 Connect with us → hillcity.tv

00:00 - Intro & Welcome
01:01 - Listener Feedback & Quiet Room Reflections
02:26 - The Reframe Sermon Series Update
03:20 - Transition to Marriage Topic
04:08 - Introducing “How to Have the Marriage You’ve Always Dreamed Of”
05:00 - Why Marriage Takes Work
05:45 - Past Marriage Sermon Series Highlights
07:01 - The Four Knowings of Love (1 Corinthians 13)
07:49 - The Love Languages Story (and a Funny Misunderstanding)
08:43 - The Power of Communication: Timing, Tone, and Turf
09:45 - Communication Is Lubrication
10:30 - Marriage Requires Work & Growth
11:00 - The Most Important Decision You’ll Ever Make
12:02 - Redefining “Unequally Yoked”
13:00 - Three Marriage Phrases That Need Reframing
14:40 - Communication, Expectations, and the Silent Killer of Marriage
16:00 - Root Issues Beneath Finances and Sex
17:02 - The Danger of Comparison
18:42 - Finding Your Normal in Marriage
19:13 - What You Give Determines What You Get
19:45 - Be Fun & Keep Creating Experiences
21:37 - Schedule Margin for Marriage
22:50 - Great Marriages Are Built, Not Found
23:40 - Reflection Questions for Singles & Married Couples
25:00 - Closing Encouragement: Love from a Place of Being Loved
25:17 - You Are Loved (Sign-off)

What if success was never about climbing the ladder - but learning to redefine it altogether?

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock kick off a brand-new 12-week series walking through Cory’s free eBooks, starting with “How to Have Success Without Climbing the Ladder.” Together they challenge the cultural obsession with achievement, status, and performance, offering a refreshing perspective rooted in identity, peace, and purpose.

You’ll hear:
🪜 Why success isn’t about climbing higher - it’s about going deeper
💭 How to define success for yourself (and why you must write it down)
💬 The power of positive self-talk and believing what God believes about you
👥 Why relationships matter more than recognition
🔥 The story of Bundini Brown and how to find “corner people” who believe in you
⚖️ Ten practical ways to live successfully without hurry, pressure, or comparison

If you’ve ever felt like you’re striving but never arriving, this episode will help you reimagine success through grace, joy, and wholeness.

👉 Download How to Have Success Without Climbing the Ladder (Free eBook) → https://coryrice.gumroad.com/l/howtohavesuccess
📚 Explore all free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com
🌐 Connect with us → hillcity.tv

00:00 - Intro & Welcome
01:00 - Listener Questions & New Series Setup
02:26 - 12 Free eBooks Overview
03:56 - Why “How to Have Success Without Climbing the Ladder”
05:09 - The Pressure to Perform & Redefining Success
05:29 - How Do You Define Success?
06:31 - Success in Different Life Roles
07:27 - Defining Success as Husband & Father
08:42 - Success as a Pastor
09:29 - Personal Success: Peace & Purpose
10:06 - Step 1: Define Success for Yourself
11:01 - The Five Words That Define Success
11:41 - Most People Link Success to Money
12:49 - Step 2: Know Who You Are (Identity)
13:11 - Step 3: Practice Positive Self-Talk
14:21 - Step 4: Create What You Love
15:23 - Why Everyone Is Creative
16:00 - Do What You Love — And Love What You Do
16:02 - Step 5: Find and Keep the Right Relationships
17:01 - The Story of Bundini Brown & Muhammad Ali
18:07 - Step 6: Stay Curious and Talk Less
18:29 - Step 7: Celebrate Small Victories
18:36 - Step 8: Practice Gratitude and Contentment
19:45 - Step 9: Criticize Less, Affirm More
20:44 - Step 10: Eliminate Hurry from Your Life
21:20 - Success, Margin, and the Bourbon Metaphor
22:22 - Success Is the Journey, Not the Destination
23:37 - Reflection Questions for the Listener
25:00 - You Are Already Enough (Final Encouragement)

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock close out their series on Enough Already with Chapters 14 & 15 - “Rethinking Church” and “Letting Go of the Mic.” They unpack what it means to be the church beyond Sunday services and how freedom comes when you release the need for performance and control.

You’ll hear:
🏠 How ReLife was born from a dream to serve the community beyond the building
❤️ Why loving without strings attached is the most radical form of church
🕊 The long, messy, and beautiful process of shifting from frustration to fruit
🌎 What it looks like when passion meets purpose in real-world impact
🎤 Why “letting go of the mic” isn’t quitting - it’s trusting God enough to share the stage

This episode will inspire you to see church differently, lead with love, and rest in the freedom of who you already are.

👉 Grab Enough Already on Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/Enough-Already...
📚 Free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com/
🌐 Connect with us → https://thepowerofre.com

00:00 - Intro & Welcome 
01:03 - First Lions Game Recap 
02:45 - Book Finale Setup (Ch. 14–15) 
03:39 - Banter & Pastor Appreciation 
04:12 - Rethinking Church (Ch. 14) 
05:24 - Birth of ReLife: Church Beyond Sundays 
08:44 - Providence Moment: The Stove Story 
10:33 - From 2018 to Now: The Long Process 
13:36 - Both/And Church: Serving as “Church” 
15:03 - Letting Go of the Mic (Ch. 15) 
18:07 - Finale Reading: “Enough Already” 
19:30 - Events & Invites 
20:23 - You Are Loved (Sign-off)

What if success in ministry isn’t measured by numbers - but by love?

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock dive into Chapters 12 & 13 of Enough Already - Mind the Fields and Lead with Love, Not Metrics. Together they unpack how healed identity reshapes the way we see people and how redefining success changes the way we lead.

You’ll hear:
🌱 Why every person carries love and divinity - even if they don’t know it
👀 How to see others through the lens of Christ-in-you
🧮 The “whiteboard moment” when metrics were erased for good
❤️ Why stories of care matter more than Sunday numbers
💡 Practical ways to measure success by love, not outcomes

This episode will encourage you to rethink how you see people and how you define success - in ministry, leadership, and life.

👉 Grab Enough Already on Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/Enough-Already...
📚 Free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com/
🌐 Connect with us → https://thepowerofre.com

00:00 - Welcome Back & Listener Shout-Outs
01:21 - Worship Live Recording Announcement (Nov 18)
03:00 - Why We’re Doing This Series
04:34 - Ch. 12: “Mind the Fields” — Seeing People Differently
06:00 - The Three Fields: People, Provision & Perseverance
08:22 - Christ in Everyone (Acts 17: “God’s Offspring”)
09:20 - Reveal Jesus in People, Not to People
11:53 - Ch. 13: Lead with Love, Not Metrics
15:00 - The Whiteboard Moment: Erasing the Numbers
15:34 - Sunday Is a Part, Not the Pinnacle
16:20 - Measure Stories & Care, Not Attendance
18:00 - Redefining Success Across Ministries
19:47 - Youth Ministry Stories & Lessons
20:52 - Free eBooks & New Release Schedule
21:11 - Closing Challenge: Find Love & Divinity in Everyone
22:01 - “Call No One Unclean” (Acts 10:28)
23:05 - Outro