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 youThis 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.tv00:00 – Welcome & Birthday Banter 🎉01:15 – Celebrating Ministry Wins & Nonprofit Update02:28 – Clarifying Finances & Vision for RElife03:02 – Podcast Housekeeping: Likes, Shares, Reviews03:36 – Recap: The “How To” Series & Free Resources04:00 – Milestone Moment: 250+ Episodes of Two Pastors and a Mic04:42 – Introducing How to Align with I AM05:45 – Union: The Core of Everything06:00 – 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 Easter08:54 – The Invitation to Awaken to Connection09:48 – 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 Lens13:57 – The Revelation That Changed Cory’s Faith Journey14:55 – Living by the Faith of the Son - Not Our Own15:14 – The Gospel Supplies Faith, It Doesn’t Demand It15:48 – Living in the Flow vs. Forcing Faith16:32 – Walking at the Pace of Peace 🕊️17:06 – Jesus’ “Living Water” Teaching and Flowing from Within17:56 – The Lazy River Analogy: Staying in the Flow18:55 – Life Happens, Stay in the Flow19:05 – Union Reveals Jesus Has Always Been Within19:25 – Impact Without Forcing - The Power of Rested Presence19:56 – 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 By22:19 – The Song Lyric That Captures Union: “Don’t You Call Unclean…” 22:52 – Reflection Questions on Union & Identity23:34 – Living from Union: No Separation, Just Love23:50 – Closing Blessing: You’re Loved, and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It
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250. How To Read The Bible
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 liveThis 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.tv00:00 – Welcome & Listener Shout-Outs01:05 – Prayers for Jamaica & Hurricane Update01:34 – Recap of the “How To” Series and Cory’s 12-eBook Goal03:05 – Encouragement for Creators: Create Even if Only One Listens03:29 – Introducing How to Read the Bible05:04 – Why “The Bible Clearly Says” Can Be Misleading06:25 – Dogmatic Reading vs. Open-Minded Faith07:04 – KJV-Onlyism & the Unicorn Example08:09 – Literalism vs. Contextual Reading09:14 – How the eBook Came From Teaching in the Netherlands10:16 – Understanding Covenants & How They Shape Scripture11:01 – Why So Many People Find the Bible Confusing11:57 – Tips for Starting and Understanding Scripture12:09 – Past Hill City Series That Explored New Covenant Truths13:02 – “Anchored” Series and Being Rooted in Jesus Not Just Scripture14:04 – How You Read the Bible Shapes Your Life and View of God15:10 – Introducing the Five Keys to Reading the Bible Well15:33 – Balancing Love for Scripture and Openness to Growth16:12 – Confirmation Bias and Seeking Reassurance vs. Truth17:06 – Approach Scripture with Curiosity Not Certainty17:24 – Hermeneutics, Exegesis, and Eisgesis Explained18:01 – Key 1: Understand the Covenants18:46 – Key 2: God Reveals Himself Progressively21:06 – Why Contradictions in Scripture Don’t Scare Us22:29 – Key 3: Jesus Is the Lens of Scripture23:07 – How Paul Misused Scripture Before Meeting Jesus23:38 – Mini Debate: Was Saul Really a Murderer?25:06 – Key 4: The Bible Uses Many Literary Forms26:39 – Key 5: Scripture Interprets Scripture (It All Connects)27:51 – Learning Hebrew Idioms and Hidden Meanings28:26 – Why This eBook Is a Simple 25-Minute Guide29:31 – Reflection Questions for Personal Study31:04 – Final Encouragement and Closing Blessing
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249. How To Have The Marriage You've Always Dreamed Of
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 intimacyWhether 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.tv00:00 - Intro & Welcome01:01 - Listener Feedback & Quiet Room Reflections02:26 - The Reframe Sermon Series Update03:20 - Transition to Marriage Topic04:08 - Introducing “How to Have the Marriage You’ve Always Dreamed Of”05:00 - Why Marriage Takes Work05:45 - Past Marriage Sermon Series Highlights07:01 - 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 Turf09:45 - Communication Is Lubrication10:30 - Marriage Requires Work & Growth11:00 - The Most Important Decision You’ll Ever Make12:02 - Redefining “Unequally Yoked”13:00 - Three Marriage Phrases That Need Reframing14:40 - Communication, Expectations, and the Silent Killer of Marriage16:00 - Root Issues Beneath Finances and Sex17:02 - The Danger of Comparison18:42 - Finding Your Normal in Marriage19:13 - What You Give Determines What You Get19:45 - Be Fun & Keep Creating Experiences21:37 - Schedule Margin for Marriage22:50 - Great Marriages Are Built, Not Found23:40 - Reflection Questions for Singles & Married Couples25:00 - Closing Encouragement: Love from a Place of Being Loved25:17 - You Are Loved (Sign-off)
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248. How To Have Success Without Climbing The Ladder
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 comparisonIf 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.tv00:00 - Intro & Welcome01:00 - Listener Questions & New Series Setup02:26 - 12 Free eBooks Overview03:56 - Why “How to Have Success Without Climbing the Ladder”05:09 - The Pressure to Perform & Redefining Success05:29 - How Do You Define Success?06:31 - Success in Different Life Roles07:27 - Defining Success as Husband & Father08:42 - Success as a Pastor09:29 - Personal Success: Peace & Purpose10:06 - Step 1: Define Success for Yourself11:01 - The Five Words That Define Success11:41 - Most People Link Success to Money12:49 - Step 2: Know Who You Are (Identity)13:11 - Step 3: Practice Positive Self-Talk14:21 - Step 4: Create What You Love15:23 - Why Everyone Is Creative16:00 - Do What You Love — And Love What You Do16:02 - Step 5: Find and Keep the Right Relationships17:01 - The Story of Bundini Brown & Muhammad Ali18:07 - Step 6: Stay Curious and Talk Less18:29 - Step 7: Celebrate Small Victories18:36 - Step 8: Practice Gratitude and Contentment19:45 - Step 9: Criticize Less, Affirm More20:44 - Step 10: Eliminate Hurry from Your Life21:20 - Success, Margin, and the Bourbon Metaphor22:22 - Success Is the Journey, Not the Destination23:37 - Reflection Questions for the Listener25:00 - You Are Already Enough (Final Encouragement)
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247. Enough Already: Rethinking Church & Letting Go Of The Mic
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 stageThis 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.com00:00 - 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)
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