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...

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 th...

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 tha...

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 c...

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...

What if success in ministry isn’t measured by numbers - but by love? In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock dive into Chapters 12 & 13 of Enough Already - Mind the Fields and Lead with Love, Not Metrics. Together they unpack how healed identity reshapes the way we see people and how redefining success changes the way we lead. You’ll hear: 🌱 Why every person carries love and divinity - even if they don’t know it 👀 How to see others through the lens of Christ-in-you 🧮...

What if the greatest act of faith isn’t calming the storm - but resting in it? In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock dive into Chapters 10 & 11 of Enough Already - Margin Saved My Life and Make Your Bed in the Boat. Together they explore the importance of building margin, fighting burnout, and learning to embrace rest as holy, not lazy. You’ll hear: 🌱 How margin became a lifeline during sabbatical and beyond 📅 Practical tools for scheduling relational, resource, an...

What drains the soul and what restores it? In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock unpack Chapters 8 & 9 of Enough Already - What Brings A Soul Back To Life? and I Can’t Do This Alone. Together, they dive into the impact of social media, division, and image management on the soul, and why honesty, grace, and connection are the real nutrients we all need. You’ll hear: 💭 Honest reflections on division, leadership, and social media pressure 🤝 How relationships and recon...

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 inte...

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 ce...

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, a...

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 tha...

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 faithfulness Whether...

After taking the summer off, Channock and Cory are back in the studio for a brand-new episode of Two Pastors and a Mic! In this episode, they share a full summer recap - from wild travel stories in Africa and Guatemala to exciting updates with ReLife, a powerful nonprofit initiative providing housing for single moms. They also dive into the release of Channock’s book, Enough Already, Cory’s new emotional health ebook, and an upcoming 2026 intensive program. Plus, don’t miss the hilarious Ben...

In this special episode, we’re sharing an incredible message from Shane Willard, recorded live at Hill City Church. Shane Willard takes us on a mind-blowing journey through the entire Bible in just 38 minutes! He unpacks how humanity’s understanding of God has evolved from distant and demanding to close and compassionate, all culminating in the revelation of Jesus Christ and God living in us. 00:00 - Welcome & Podcast Intro 00:45 - Book Release Reminder 01:13 - Introducing Shane Willard...

In this special episode, Shane Willard brings a powerful, practical, and perspective-shifting message from Philippians 2. What does it really mean to “do all things without grumbling”? And how does our attitude impact the way the world sees Jesus in us? With historical insights, psychological wisdom, and classic Shane humor, this sermon challenges us to stop complaining, regain perspective, and become people who shine like stars in a dark world. 00:00 - Intro & July Update 00:50 ...

Is the Bible really as simple as we've made it? In this powerful message, Shane Willard unpacks why so many people are deconstructing their faith - not because they’re walking away from Jesus, but because they’re wrestling with how we’ve interpreted Scripture. 00:00 - Intro & July Update 00:52 - Sermons by Shane Willard Explained 03:12 - Why the Bible Is Under Attack 07:21 - What Needs Deconstructing 10:25 - Problems with Static Bible Reading 12:21 - Th...

In this special episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we share a thought-provoking message from Shane Willard that challenges the way many of us were taught to read the Bible. Is the Bible simple, clear, and static - or is it ancient, diverse, and complex? Shane dives deep into the nature of inspiration, why Jesus and Paul approached Scripture so radically, and how truth is better understood through three layers: literal, symbolic, and evental. 00:00 - Welcome & Housekeeping 01:04 - I...

In this powerful message from Shane Willard, originally shared at the CIM Network Conference hosted by Hill City Church, we explore one of the most challenging and freeing questions for the Church today: Are we building fences to keep people out, or digging wells to draw people in? Using the story of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8, Shane unpacks what it means to move from a fence-based to a well-based faith - where inclusion, love, and transformation take priority over exclusion and rule-kee...

In this episode, we celebrate the release of Channock's first book, Enough Already. Hear the behind-the-scenes journey of writing, the emotional breakthroughs along the way, and why this legacy project matters. Whether you're an aspiring author or just love a good redemption story, this one will inspire you. 00:00 - Intro & Birthday Shoutout 00:51 - The Book Is Officially Live! 01:52 - Why Channock Wrote "Enough Already" 03:16 - Accountability and the 3-Year Delay 04:49 - The Shancock Ba...