What if prayer was never meant to be a religious performance—and prophecy was never meant to be scary?

In this Christmas Eve episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock reflect on five years of podcasting and dive into Cory’s eBook How to Pray and Prophesy in the New Covenant. Together, they reframe prayer and prophecy through the lens of union, showing how both flow naturally from awareness, relationship, and love—not fear, formulas, or pressure.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down during the holidays and rediscover prayer as something you live, not something you try to get right.

You’ll hear:
🎄 Reflections on Christmas, gratitude, and memorable gifts
☕ Why a temperature-controlled mug became a parable for awareness
🔥 How “union” radically changed Cory’s prayer life
🙏 Why prayer is less about asking and more about awareness, rest, and participation
🎨 The 5 expressions of prayer: awareness, rest, pondering, play, and participation
👨‍👦 A powerful picture of prayer through a father-and-son story
🕊️ What prophecy really is (and isn’t): revealing Jesus through encouragement
📖 Paul’s simple test for prophecy: strengthen, encourage, comfort (1 Cor. 14:3)
🤝 Why prophetic words invite partnership—not passive waiting
💬 How anyone can be prophetic by offering love, hope, and presence

This episode will help you release fear-based spirituality and step into a prayer life marked by peace, trust, and joy—right in the middle of the Christmas season.

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

00:00 - Christmas Eve Welcome + Gratitude
00:18 - Celebrating 5 Years of the Podcast
01:08 - Like/Share/Subscribe + “Most Memorable Gift?”
01:26 - Cory’s Favorite Gift: The Ember Mug (Coffee at 138°)
03:11 - Channock’s Gift Story + “Experiences are better than Things”
05:46 - Intro to Week 11 eBook: Pray & Prophesy in the New Covenant
06:40 - Union Wrecked My Prayer Life (From Checklist to Conversation)
08:53 - Five Reframes: Prayer as Awareness, Rest, Pondering, Play, Participation
10:27 - The Power of Silence, Solitude, and Realignment
12:28 - Why the Disciples Asked Jesus How to Pray
14:00 - “Hey Dad, Can You Help?” A Simple Prayer Picture
15:24 - Prayer as Awareness, Prophecy as Expression
16:05 - Redefining Prophecy: Revealing Jesus
16:55 - The Test of Prophecy: Strengthen, Encourage, Comfort (1 Cor. 14:3)
18:03 - Prophetic Words Require Participation, Not Passive Waiting
19:52 - “Let’s Do It Together”: God Works Through Us
21:05 - Stop Chasing Prophecy—Become Encouragement to Others
22:19 - Prophecy Flows From Union + Get the eBook
22:38 - Reflection Questions + Practical Challenge for Christmas
23:42 - Merry Christmas + Next Week’s Final Episode of 2025
24:01 - Closing: “You Are Loved (Nothing You Can Do About It)”

What if hearing from God was never about chasing a voice—but awakening to the One already speaking within you?

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock unpack Cory’s eBook How to Hear From God, addressing one of the most common—and most anxiety-producing—questions in the Christian life. Together they dismantle fear-based spirituality, unspook the Holy Spirit, and offer a deeply relational, peace-filled framework for recognizing God’s voice in everyday life.

This conversation is especially for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?” or felt insecure comparing how God “speaks” to others.

You’ll hear:
🕊️ Why hearing God isn’t mystical or mechanical—it’s relational
🌊 How peace and the fruit of the Spirit are the clearest indicators of God’s voice
🧠 The difference between the Spirit’s voice and the inner critic (and how spiritual trauma confuses the two)
🔑 Why union means God’s voice often sounds like your voice
📖 A fresh lens on “the deceitful heart” and trusting yourself in Christ
🌱 The 10 “W” ways God speaks—and why they look different for everyone
🔥 How to unlearn fear-based religion and relearn divine intimacy
💬 Reflection questions to help you practice listening with confidence, not pressure

This episode invites you to stop striving, start trusting, and remember: you’re never guessing alone—Christ is in you.

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

00:00 - Welcome + Like/Share/Subscribe
00:39 - Reviews + How to Reach Us (Email/Questions)
00:47 - GAN Network Update + Episode 257 + Christmas Banter
01:19 - Intro to Cory’s eBooks + Why This Topic Matters
02:03 - Today’s Topic: How to Hear From God
02:38 - Shoutout Don Keathley + Why This Question Is So Common
03:31 - Key Line: “Hearing God isn’t mystical or mechanical—it’s relational”
05:05 - Why It’s Confusing: No One-Size-Fits-All + Peace as a Sign
06:41 - A New Framework: Sermon on the Mount + Fruit of the Spirit
07:28 - Spiritual Trauma + Misusing “God told me”
08:17 - Inner Critic vs. God’s Voice (Hillary McBride Insight)
08:54 - The 10 “W” Ways God Speaks (Overview)
09:39 - Two Big Ones: Witness of Peace + Waves of Thought
10:54 - Wisdom + Multitude of Counselors (Avoiding Confirmation Bias)
11:54 - “You Should Trust Yourself” Sermon + Union With the Spirit
12:52 - “Deceitful” Heart vs. “Mysterious” Heart (Jeremiah Reframe)
13:30 - Unspooking the Holy Spirit: The Five C’s
14:38 - Reading the Closing: “There’s No Separation” (Union + Rhythm)
16:17 - Union Changes Prayer + Unlearning Spiritual Trauma
17:40 - Encouragement to Download the eBook
18:26 - Reflection Questions + Final Charge
19:36 - Sign Off: “You are loved—and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

What if real evangelism was never meant to feel like selling… but like loving? 

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock unpack Cory’s free eBook “How to Understand the Gospel and Share It Effectively.” They challenge the old pressure-driven models of church outreach and invite listeners into a relational, grace-based vision of evangelism rooted in identity, belonging, and reconciliation.

This episode is all about clearing the fog around the gospel and rediscovering the heart behind sharing it — not urgency, not assignments, not agenda… but presence, peace, and people.

You’ll hear:
🔥 Why the gospel doesn’t demand your faith — it supplies it
⚖️ The difference between retribution-based judgment and restoration-based justice
🌱 Why success starts in identity, not hustle or hurry
👥 How evangelism becomes toxic when people turn into assignments
❤️ The scandalous truth: Jesus accepted you — before you ever accepted Him
📜 Why we were created in Christ, not Adam
💧 The 5 keys to sharing the gospel without pressure:
🧠 Reflection questions that help you rethink how you see people and share good news

If you’ve ever felt crushed by performance Christianity or confused by the point of sharing the gospel in a union-based faith, this episode will help you breathe deeper and believe better.

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

00:00 - Intro & Welcome
00:08 - Same Clothes Joke
00:19 - Pre-Recording Explanation
00:25 - Shoutout: Harrison in Hawaii
00:38 - Like, Share, Subscribe
00:46 - Podcast Review Celebration
01:01 - Thank You to Listeners
01:07 - Review Requests & Contacting Us
01:32 - eBook Series Overview
02:26 - When Success Felt Worthless
03:00 - Control What You Can Create
03:26 - Children’s Book Promo Tension
03:43 - Christmas Stocking Stuffers Fun
04:10 - Introducing Today’s Topic
04:44 - What Is Evangelism?
05:02 - Early Union Conversations
05:22 - Evangelism as Reconciliation
06:19 - Fear-Based Gospel vs. Pressure
07:11 - Purpose of Writing This eBook
08:34 - Belief Doesn’t Make It True
09:31 - God Accepted You First
10:13 - The Masterpiece Origin
10:39 - Created in Christ, Not Adam
11:00 - What Is Salvation, Really?
12:09 - Saved For Something
12:30 - Gospel Isn’t Sales, It’s Living
13:05 - The Beautiful Gospel Lens
14:01 - Reconciliation Is Your Ministry
15:18 - Calling the Sun Out in People
16:25 - 5 Keys to Sharing the Gospel
16:28 - #1 Lead with Relationship
16:39 - #2 Let Curiosity Lead
17:02 - #3 Share Stories, Not Just Scriptures
17:13 - #4 Let the Spirit Set the Pace
17:32 - #5 Model the Kingdom First
17:41 - Understanding Gospel Takes the Pressure Off
19:30 - Listener Reflection Questions
20:01 - Final Encouragement & Love Reminder
21:22 - Sword-Sheathing eBook Mention
21:32 - Outro Sign-Off
21:43 - You Are Loved Closing

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)