What happens when the voice of should runs your life?

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock unpack Chapters 2 and 3 of Enough Already - The Shame of Should and I Got Robbed. Together they explore how shame-driven expectations steal our joy, how people-pleasing and performance pressure shape our decisions, and how to reclaim freedom in the present moment.

You’ll hear:
😔 The hidden weight of “should” and how it shapes identity
🙋 Stories of people-pleasing, performance, and insecurity
😂 Karaoke, dancing, and other ways shame robs us of joy
💡 Why awareness is 50% of the battle in overcoming shame
🙌 How to find joy in the season you once prayed for

This episode will challenge you to ask: What areas of my life are being robbed by shame? And it will encourage you to reclaim joy, presence, and freedom right where you are.

📚 Get Channock’s book Enough Already: [https://www.amazon.com/Enough-Already-Private-Performance-Freedom/dp/1966818068]
📚 Download Cory’s free ebook: [https://coryrice.gumroad.com/l/emotionallywhole]
🌐 Learn more about ReLife or get involved: https://thepowerofre.com

00:00 - Intro & Shoutouts
01:01 - Soccer Season & Senior Year Reflections
01:41 - Sharing the Podcast & New Listeners
02:27 - Rethinking God with Tacos Connection
02:50 - Diving into Enough Already (Ch. 2 & 3)
03:05 - The Shame of Should
04:01 - Gathering Stories of Shame
05:51 - People-Pleasing & Early Influences
07:22 - Pressure to Always Have the Answer
08:59 - Overcompensating in Other Areas
09:59 - Impromptu vs. Over-Prepared Speaking
11:10 - Cory’s “Should” of Always Doing More
12:58 - Ministry Pressure & Workload Shame
14:18 - Fear of Not Knowing or Communicating Enough
15:55 - Awareness & Work in Progress
16:31 - Transition to Chapter 3: I Got Robbed
17:22 - Karaoke, Dancing & Shame Stealing Joy
18:41 - Competitiveness & Losing Joy in Winning
20:24 - What’s Robbing Joy in This Season?
22:04 - Changing Perspective & Reclaiming Joy
22:48 - Closing Reflection: Mindset & Freedom
23:35 - Book Invitation & Final Thoughts
24:37 - You’re Loved & Nothing Can Change That