243. Enough Already: The Power Of Integration & You've Worn These Shoes Well
What does it really mean to accept your weaknesses and still move forward with strength?In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock dive into Chapters 6 & 7 of Enough Already - The Power of Integration and You’ve Worn These Shoes Well. Together, they explore what it looks like to accept negative realities, share vulnerably, and ultimately make choices from freedom instead of pressure.You’ll hear:💭 Honest struggles with selfishness, criticism, and body image⚡ Why integration is about acceptance and growth🙌 How vulnerability creates stronger connections and bonds👟 The pivotal moment of choosing ministry by choice, not obligation🎬 Lessons from Ted Lasso on being real and building trustThis conversation is raw, encouraging, and practical - helping you see that your weaknesses don’t disqualify you; they make you human.👉 Grab Enough Already on Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/Enough-Already-Private-Performance-Freedom/dp/1966818068📚 Free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com/🌐 Connect with us → https://thepowerofre.com00:00 - Intro & Audience Welcome00:45 - Reviews, Support & Superman Feedback01:00 - Question of the Week & Football Talk01:43 - Cory’s Ninth eBook Release02:47 - Upcoming Cohort & Open Spots03:08 - Preface to Chapters 6 & 703:34 - Chapter 6: The Power of Integration04:18 - Accepting Negative Realities05:55 - Knowledge vs. Communication Struggles08:22 - Admitting Selfishness & Personal Weaknesses09:42 - Excellence vs. Good Enough10:53 - Body Image & Self-Acceptance12:12 - Criticism, Leadership & Growth13:45 - Hyper-Critical Lens & Finding Contentment15:13 - Inappropriateness & Excuses15:59 - Vulnerability & Group Therapy Insights17:22 - Honoring the Journey & Messy Parts18:42 - Ted Lasso Example of Vulnerability20:32 - Chapter 7: You’ve Worn These Shoes Well21:20 - Pastoral Pressure & Considering Other Paths23:00 - Exploring Career Alternatives24:19 - Choosing Ministry by Choice, Not Obligation25:46 - Book Impact & Recommendations26:39 - Closing Challenge: Find Safe People27:30 - Local Event Announcement28:03 - Final Encouragement: You Are Loved
Why do we keep thinking happiness is always in the next season?In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock dive into Chapters 4 & 5 of Enough Already - Destination Addiction and Imposter Syndrome. These two struggles often keep us from living fully in the present and embracing who we already are.You’ll hear:⏳ What “destination addiction” really is and how it robs us of joy💭 The 5 types of imposter syndrome (and which ones we struggle with most)🙌 Practical ways to celebrate small wins and be where your feet are👀 Honest behind-the-scenes stories of leadership, family life, and faith⚡ Why awareness is powerful but celebration is essentialThis episode will encourage you to slow down, embrace the season you’re in, and release the pressure of “should” so you can live free and fully present.📚 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.com00:00 - Welcome & Audience Shoutouts00:38 - Football Season & Family Life01:00 - Podcast Support & Gratitude01:55 - Shoutout to Lissa in the Netherlands02:50 - Ministry Blueprints & Invitation03:15 - Chapters 4 & 5: Destination Addiction & Imposter Syndrome03:31 - Previous Sermons & Podcast Episodes04:23 - Processing These Topics Over Years05:00 - Discovering the Language of Imposter Syndrome06:16 - Destination Addiction Explained07:30 - If/Then Thinking & Lack of Contentment08:58 - Personal Struggles with Destination Addiction10:00 - Celebrating One vs. Chasing More12:16 - Parenting, Seasons of Life & Contentment13:02 - Emotional Growth as Climbing the Mountain13:48 - Celebrating Milestones vs. Always Wanting More14:50 - Applying Celebration to Everyday Life15:20 - Imposter Syndrome Overview (5 Types)15:53 - Superman Struggles & Perfectionism16:43 - Cory’s Expert Imposter17:27 - Growth, Flexibility & Ongoing Struggles18:35 - Leadership, Capacity & Saying No20:23 - Balancing Roles & Communication Challenges21:23 - Process, Shame & Pool Stories22:03 - Celebration Practices & Counseling Insights23:39 - Be Where Your Feet Are24:50 - Closing Thoughts & Next Week’s Preview25:27 - Final Encouragement: You Are Loved
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241. Enough Already: The Shame Of Should & I Got Robbed
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 forThis 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.com00:00 - Intro & Shoutouts01:01 - Soccer Season & Senior Year Reflections01:41 - Sharing the Podcast & New Listeners02:27 - Rethinking God with Tacos Connection02:50 - Diving into Enough Already (Ch. 2 & 3)03:05 - The Shame of Should04:01 - Gathering Stories of Shame05:51 - People-Pleasing & Early Influences07:22 - Pressure to Always Have the Answer08:59 - Overcompensating in Other Areas09:59 - Impromptu vs. Over-Prepared Speaking11:10 - Cory’s “Should” of Always Doing More12:58 - Ministry Pressure & Workload Shame14:18 - Fear of Not Knowing or Communicating Enough15:55 - Awareness & Work in Progress16:31 - Transition to Chapter 3: I Got Robbed17:22 - Karaoke, Dancing & Shame Stealing Joy18:41 - Competitiveness & Losing Joy in Winning20:24 - What’s Robbing Joy in This Season?22:04 - Changing Perspective & Reclaiming Joy22:48 - Closing Reflection: Mindset & Freedom23:35 - Book Invitation & Final Thoughts24:37 - You’re Loved & Nothing Can Change That
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240. Enough Already: Shancock Bante & Breaking Free From Performance
What if your worth had nothing to do with your performance?In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock dive into Chapter 1 of Enough Already, unpacking the story behind the book and the deeper journey from the private hell of performance to the freedom of knowing you’re enough.You’ll hear:✨ The hilarious origin of “Shancock Bante” and why it still matters today💭 How performance culture shapes identity (and how to break free from it)🛑 The inner vows and false beliefs that keep us striving🙌 A vulnerable look at pastoral pressure, insecurity, and emotional health📚 Why this book isn’t a “how-to” but a real-life journey toward freedomIf you’ve ever struggled with the question Am I enough? this episode will encourage and challenge you to lay down the mask and embrace your true identity.📚 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.com00:00 - Welcome & Global Listeners00:37 - Reviews, Support & Feedback01:06 - Refined Series & Deconstruction Sermon02:19 - One-Star Reviews & Funny Feedback03:14 - Audience Engagement & Accessibility03:44 - Introducing Enough Already04:55 - How the Book Got Its Title06:17 - Writing Journey & Shift in Focus08:01 - Emotional Health & Healing Journey09:42 - Performance, Identity & Freedom11:04 - Processing Insecurities & Growth12:00 - The Aruba Story: Becoming Shancock Bante14:20 - Performance Pressure Growing Up17:18 - Put on the Spot in Ministry19:41 - Performance-Driven Preaching20:49 - The “Jordan Flu Game” Sermon22:18 - Counseling, Core Wounds & Striving23:29 - Masks, Shame & Inner Vows26:01 - Freedom from Performance & Finding Peace27:34 - How This Book Differs from Leadership Guides28:56 - A Glimpse into the Journey29:57 - Closing: Share the Book & What’s Next
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239. The Avocado Miracle
In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we share the jaw-dropping true story from Guatemala that’s challenging our doubts and reigniting our faith for miracles - both big and small.You’ll hear:🌱 The backstory of Casa Angelina and their mission to raise orphans into royalty🥑 How one “impossible” harvest turned into four🙏 Honest reflections on miracles, unanswered prayers, and faith in the in-between💡 Why some miracles look supernatural… and others look like steady faithfulnessWhether you’re in a season of doubt, expectancy, or somewhere in between, this story will challenge and inspire you to believe again - for the big, the small, and everything in between.00:00 - Intro & Podcast Update01:00 - Setting Up the Guatemala Story02:04 - Overview of Casa Angelina Orphanage03:29 - The 8-Acre Farm & Incredible Produce05:01 - Avocado Trees & Harvest Timeline06:27 - Unexpected Early Harvest Miracle08:47 - Multiple Harvests in One Year11:14 - Processing Miracles & Personal Doubts13:06 - A Family Miracle Story14:16 - Hurt from Unanswered Prayers15:26 - Forest Frank’s Healing Story15:53 - Renewed Expectancy for Miracles18:25 - Believing for More Miracles18:38 - Everyday Provision as a Miracle20:41 - Gifting of a House for Ministry21:58 - Recognizing Small and Big Miracles23:35 - The True Miracle: The Kids24:37 - Encouragement to Believe Again24:54 - Closing Remarks & Resources
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