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Welcome back to Two Pastors and a Mic — and welcome to 2026. In this first episode of the new year, Cory and Channock kick off what we’re calling “The 2:6 Life” (1 John 2:6): “If anyone claims to live in Him, they must live as Jesus lived.” But instead of turning that verse into pressure, performance, or behavior modification… we talk about what it looks like to live from union — and to actually integrate what you already know. Because a lot of us don’t need more information… we need transf...
Happy New Year! In this special recap episode, Cory and Channock kick off 2026 by looking back on a wild, emotional, growth-filled 2025. We celebrate wins, share honest behind-the-scenes moments, talk about what we’re carrying into the new year, and name what we’re wrestling with as leaders, husbands, dads, and pastors. From podcast milestones (downloads, top episodes, consistency) to personal wins (books, ministry moments, RELife homes, and the launch of Zoay Intensive), this episode is a ...
What if real strength isn’t found in winning arguments—but in knowing when to lay down your rights? In this New Year’s Eve episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock close out 2025 by unpacking one of Jesus’ most misunderstood teachings: meekness. Drawing from Cory’s final eBook, How to Sheath Your Sword in a Violent Loving Culture, they explore why meekness is not weakness, but strength under control—and why it may be the posture Christians need most in a polarized world. You’ll h...
What if prayer was never meant to be a religious performance—and prophecy was never meant to be scary? In this Christmas Eve episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock reflect on five years of podcasting and dive into Cory’s eBook How to Pray and Prophesy in the New Covenant. Together, they reframe prayer and prophecy through the lens of union, showing how both flow naturally from awareness, relationship, and love—not fear, formulas, or pressure. This conversation is an invitation ...
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 conversat...
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 ...
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 m...
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 hilar...
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” i...
What if God’s judgment was never against you - but for you? In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity: God’s judgment and wrath. Drawing from Cory’s eBook How to Make Sense of God’s Judgment and Wrath, they explore how God’s justice isn’t retribution - it’s restoration. You’ll hear: ⚖️ How an adoption story reframed Cory’s entire view of judgment 👁️ Why God’s judgment rescues rather than ruins 🔥 How His wrat...
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...



