2 Pastors and a Mic

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 pressureThis 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.tv00:00 - Welcome + Like/Share/Subscribe00:39 - Reviews + How to Reach Us (Email/Questions)00:47 - GAN Network Update + Episode 257 + Christmas Banter01:19 - Intro to Cory’s eBooks + Why This Topic Matters02:03 - Today’s Topic: How to Hear From God02:38 - Shoutout Don Keathley + Why This Question Is So Common03:31 - 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 Sign06:41 - A New Framework: Sermon on the Mount + Fruit of the Spirit07:28 - 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 Thought10:54 - Wisdom + Multitude of Counselors (Avoiding Confirmation Bias)11:54 - “You Should Trust Yourself” Sermon + Union With the Spirit12:52 - “Deceitful” Heart vs. “Mysterious” Heart (Jeremiah Reframe)13:30 - Unspooking the Holy Spirit: The Five C’s14:38 - Reading the Closing: “There’s No Separation” (Union + Rhythm)16:17 - Union Changes Prayer + Unlearning Spiritual Trauma17:40 - Encouragement to Download the eBook18:26 - Reflection Questions + Final Charge19:36 - 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 newsIf 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.tv00:00 - Intro & Welcome00:08 - Same Clothes Joke00:19 - Pre-Recording Explanation00:25 - Shoutout: Harrison in Hawaii00:38 - Like, Share, Subscribe00:46 - Podcast Review Celebration01:01 - Thank You to Listeners01:07 - Review Requests & Contacting Us01:32 - eBook Series Overview02:26 - When Success Felt Worthless03:00 - Control What You Can Create03:26 - Children’s Book Promo Tension03:43 - Christmas Stocking Stuffers Fun04:10 - Introducing Today’s Topic04:44 - What Is Evangelism?05:02 - Early Union Conversations05:22 - Evangelism as Reconciliation06:19 - Fear-Based Gospel vs. Pressure07:11 - Purpose of Writing This eBook08:34 - Belief Doesn’t Make It True09:31 - God Accepted You First10:13 - The Masterpiece Origin10:39 - Created in Christ, Not Adam11:00 - What Is Salvation, Really?12:09 - Saved For Something12:30 - Gospel Isn’t Sales, It’s Living13:05 - The Beautiful Gospel Lens14:01 - Reconciliation Is Your Ministry15:18 - Calling the Sun Out in People16:25 - 5 Keys to Sharing the Gospel16:28 - #1 Lead with Relationship16:39 - #2 Let Curiosity Lead17:02 - #3 Share Stories, Not Just Scriptures17:13 - #4 Let the Spirit Set the Pace17:32 - #5 Model the Kingdom First17:41 - Understanding Gospel Takes the Pressure Off19:30 - Listener Reflection Questions20:01 - Final Encouragement & Love Reminder21:22 - Sword-Sheathing eBook Mention21:32 - Outro Sign-Off21:43 - 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 superiorThis 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.tv00:00 - Welcome Back & How to Support the Podcast01:16 - New Listener Review & Thinking Deeply02:23 - A Year of eBooks & December Release03:10 - Preview: “How to Sheath Your Sword in a Violent Culture”03:54 - Cory’s Favorite eBook: How to Be Emotionally Whole04:39 - Why Emotional & Mental Health Matter06:10 - “Would You Die for Your Kids… or Live for Them?”08:36 - A Brutal November & Staying Present in Pain10:30 - Wanting to Run Away vs Remaining Present11:51 - ZLD Course, Doctorate Project & Emotional Health Tools13:21 - What “Sitting in the Well” Really Means18:19 - Event → Lie → Defense → Reaction (The Core Cycle)21:41 - Reflection Questions for Your Emotional Work23:40 - eBook, eCourse & Zoay Intensive Cohort Invitation25:06 - 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 weekThis 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.tv00:00 - Thanksgiving Week Intro & Shout-Outs01:00 - Sharing Reviews, Ratings & Listener Gratitude01:45 - Thanksgiving Food Talk & Family Plans02:45 - Lions Game + Holiday Banter03:26 - Introducing This Week’s eBook: How to Be a Great Friend04:40 - Month From Hell Reflections & Gratitude for Friendship05:32 - Wisdom Teeth Story & The Bra Ice Pack Hack06:01 - The Most Underrated Quality of a Great Friend: Be Unoffendable07:38 - Channock’s Pick: The Power of Presence09:14 - Five Ways to Be a Great Friend10:57 - Why Intentionality Makes Friendships Great12:55 - Thanksgiving Challenge: “I’m Thankful for You Because…”14:19 - Five Ways to Build Curiosity in Friendship16:27 - Using Technology to Remember & Follow Through17:32 - Restoring Broken Friendships & The Power of “I’m Sorry”19:14 - Vulnerability, Seasons, and Grace in Friendship21:06 - Reflection Questions for the Listener22:01 - Final Encouragement & Thanksgiving Blessing22:24 - 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, sustainingThis 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.tv00:00 - Intro & Listener Shout-outs01:30 - Back in the Booth + Cancun Recap01:50 - Free eBooks & November Release (Prayer & Prophecy)03:15 - What’s Next? Clarity, Content & RElife Focus04:40 - RElife Update: Affordable Housing for Single Moms06:00 - Mom Graduates to Habitat for Humanity06:46 - Today’s Topic: How to Be Perfect07:35 - Two E’s: Experience & Express09:00 - Perfection ≠ Morality; Perfection = Mercy09:53 - “Be Perfect” = “Be Merciful” (Mt 5:48 / Lk 6:36)10:53 - Mercy Reframed Through Sonship15:48 - Mercy as Awareness of Union16:00 - Prodigal Son: “Heard the Dancing”17:05 - Do People Hear Your Dancing or Your Critique?18:00 - Pure in Heart: Seeing People as God Sees19:58 - Identity, Inheritance, Influence21:41 - Four Ways We Mirror God: Create, Give, Restore, Sustain23:42 - Sustaining: The Hard, Unseen Work26:28 - “Sustaining Becomes Sexy When It’s Celebrated”27:10 - Reflection Questions & Weekly Challenge28:50 - Closing: “You’re Loved And There's Nothing You Can Do About It”