2 Pastors and a Mic

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  1. 3d ago

    286. Reframe Part 3: Is God Really Judging You?

    What if God's judgment has never been about condemning you—but restoring you? For many of us, the word judgment immediately triggers fear. We picture a courtroom, a guilty verdict, and a God waiting to punish our failures. But what if that's not the picture Jesus revealed? In this message from our Reframe series, Cory challenges one of the most deeply held assumptions in modern Christianity by exploring what Scripture actually says about God's judgment. Looking through the lens of Jesus, he asks whether judgment is primarily retributive or restorative, and how that answer changes everything about the way we relate to God. Along the way, you'll discover: - Why fear has become such a common motivator in Christianity. - How church history shaped our understanding of judgment. - The difference between a courtroom and a family room. - Why Henry's adoption story became a powerful picture of God's judgment. - A fresh look at passages like 2 Corinthians 5, John 3, John 5, and Revelation. - How Jesus reveals a God whose judgment restores identity instead of destroying people. 00:00 - Introduction & Reframe Series 05:03 - Why This Series Matters 07:31 - Reframing Judgment 09:26 - The Goal: From Fear to Freedom 10:50 - Review: The Battlefield, the Devil & Death 15:04 - God's Judgment Is Restorative 16:03 - Henry's Adoption Changed Everything 19:30 - The Gavel That Changed My Theology 21:00 - Three Church Splits That Shaped Christianity 24:30 - Courtroom or Family Room? 26:33 - Jesus Reveals God's Judgment 28:14 - What About the Great White Throne? 29:17 - Rethinking 2 Corinthians 5 32:22 - The Ministry of Reconciliation 34:27 - Stop Trying to Earn God's Favor 36:01 - Ambassadors, Not Soldiers 37:16 - Judgment Reveals Your True Identity 39:50 - The Sound of the Gavel 41:02 - You Are More Beloved Than You Think 43:15 - This Week's Challenge 45:25 - Closing Prayer 46:14 - Final Encouragement & Next Week's Preview

  2. Jul 15

    285. Reframe Part 2: Defeating the Voice of Accusation

    For generations, many Christians have been taught to fear the devil, demons, and spiritual warfare. But what if we've been asking the wrong questions? What if many of the assumptions we've inherited deserve a fresh look through the lens of Jesus? In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we continue our Reframe series by exploring one of the most misunderstood subjects in Christianity. Instead of approaching spiritual warfare through fear, we examine what Scripture actually says about Satan, the devil, demons, accusation, ego, and the finished work of Christ. Together we discuss: • Why so much of modern spiritual warfare teaching creates fear instead of freedom • What the words "Satan" and "devil" actually mean in Scripture • The difference between external evil and the internal voice of accusation • Why the battlefield is often our thinking, not our surroundings • How Jesus completely defeated the power of accusation through the cross • What it means to live from victory instead of constantly fighting for it 00:00 - Introduction & The Reframe Series 02:33 - Our God Reigns 04:20 - Why We Need to Reframe Spiritual Warfare 09:29 - The Battlefield Is the Mind 10:56 - Reframing the Devil 13:37 - Why This Conversation Matters 16:25 - What the Bible Really Says About Demons 20:18 - What Does "Satan" Actually Mean? 25:05 - How the Devil Operates Today 28:23 - Ego, Trauma & Law-Based Thinking 34:18 - Influence vs. Possession 36:44 - Christ Defeated Every Accusation 39:01 - Stand in the Finished Work of Jesus 40:16 - Living Free From Fear 42:19 - Closing Challenge & Final Encouragement

  3. Jul 8

    284. Reframe Part 1: Is Spiritual Warfare What You Think It Is?

    In Part 1 of our summer sermon series highlight, Cory begins the Reframe series by asking one of the biggest questions many Christians have never considered: What if the spiritual battle we've been taught to fight isn't what the New Testament is actually describing? For generations, many believers have viewed the Christian life through the lens of spiritual warfare, fear, and unseen enemies. But what if Jesus accomplished more than we've realized? What if the New Testament is inviting us to live from victory instead of constantly fighting for it? In this first message, Cory walks through Scripture to challenge common assumptions about spiritual warfare, the Armor of God, strongholds, principalities and powers, and what Paul was actually communicating in Ephesians 6. Rather than encouraging believers to live in fear of an ongoing cosmic battle, he presents a Christ-centered perspective that emphasizes identity, peace, healing, and the finished work of Jesus. Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, this message is designed to provoke thoughtful conversation and encourage you to examine Scripture through the lens of Christ. 00:00 - Introduction & Summer Reframe Series 02:34 - Welcome to Hill City & Pastor Appreciation 04:36 - Christ in You & Hearing God's Voice 06:21 - Why This Series Will Challenge You 08:23 - The Purpose Behind Reframe 10:00 - From Fear-Driven Thinking to Peace-Filled Living 12:13 - Fix Your Eyes on Jesus 13:21 - Reframing the Battlefield 15:19 - The Problem with Spiritual Warfare Thinking 19:52 - Good & Evil or Functional & Dysfunctional? 21:31 - What Strongholds Really Are 22:01 - Understanding Ephesians 6 in Context 24:26 - The Armor of God Is About Identity 26:05 - Principalities, Powers & Human Systems 29:09 - What Does "Satan" Actually Mean? 31:55 - The Armor of God Revisited 35:22 - You're an Ambassador, Not a Soldier 36:19 - Fear-Based Living vs Faith-Based Living 37:42 - Christ Has Already Won the Victory 39:06 - The Law, Sin & Standing Firm 40:14 - Christ Disarmed Every Power 41:15 - Leaving Law Behind for Grace 43:19 - Living from Victory Instead of Warfare 45:35 - Preview: Reframing Demons & Final Encouragement

  4. Jul 1

    283. Bill Vanderbush "The Sound Of Your Blood Part 4"

    What if the greatest authority you carry isn't found in what you say, but in the alignment of your heart? In this powerful message from the CIM Conference, Bill Vanderbush continues unpacking themes from his book The Sound of Your Blood. Through stories, Scripture, and profound insight, Bill explores the hidden years of Jesus, the illusion of separation, the authority of silence, and the transformative power of living in union with God. This conversation challenges many of the assumptions we've inherited about faith, authority, confession, and spiritual growth. Instead of striving to get God to act, what if the invitation is to align with what God has already accomplished? What if righteousness, peace, and joy are not distant goals, but present realities flowing from your union with Christ? 00:00 - Introduction & Bill Vanderbush Series 02:21 - Jesus Enjoyed Being Human 03:41 - The Hidden Years of Jesus 05:10 - Christ Lives Fully in You 06:22 - The Illusion of Separation 07:50 - Learning to Love One Another 08:49 - The Power of Words and Sound 09:11 - The Hurricane Story and True Faith 11:18 - The Sound of Your Spirit 11:48 - Adam, Eve, and the Transfer of Authority 13:32 - Jesus Reclaims All Authority 14:59 - Authority Through Alignment 16:31 - The Words That Make You Clean 17:48 - Isaiah’s Unclean Lips 19:25 - Purity, Grace, and the Finished Work 20:20 - Confession as Alignment 21:41 - What It Really Means to Believe 23:26 - Discovering Your True Identity 24:23 - Filled with the Fullness of Joy 27:38 - Speaking So You Won’t Stumble 28:19 - Grace, Consequences, and Wisdom 30:07 - Freedom Guided by Love 31:33 - Peace in the Midst of Trouble 32:27 - Equipped for Every Obstacle 33:09 - Righteousness, Peace, and Joy 33:42 - The Kingdom Frequency Within You

  5. Jun 24

    282. Bill Vanderbush "The Sound Of Your Blood Part 3"

    In this special episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we're continuing our series featuring highlights from Bill Vanderbush's message at the CIM Conference. What if healing isn't something you're trying to get from God, but something you're becoming aware of? What if spiritual authority looks more like confidence in Christ's victory than striving against darkness? And what if the greatest key to seeing God's power flow through your life is simply learning to let yourself be loved? In this message, Bill shares powerful stories of healing, explores the victory of Christ over fear and darkness, and unpacks a beautiful vision of union with God rooted in the early church fathers. Along the way, he challenges achievement-based spirituality and invites us into a life of rest, wholeness, and awareness of God's presence. 00:00 - Introduction to Bill Vanderbush 02:21 - Healing Begins with Wholeness 04:24 - St. Anthony and Spiritual Authority 08:13 - Stories of Extraordinary Healing 11:40 - The Healing Service That Needed No Sermon 15:48 - The Secret of Unhindered Power 17:45 - Nine Months Without a Miracle 19:40 - Get Your Eyes Off the Problem 21:36 - When They Forgot About the Sick 23:48 - The Sound and Frequency of God 25:37 - Why God Speaks 26:48 - Chasing the Wind and Finding Rest 27:25 - The Heartbeat of God 29:30 - Creator Becomes Creation 30:03 - Athanasius vs. Arius 33:27 - Grace vs. Achievement 34:17 - The Problem with Distance Theology 35:45 - Christ in You, Union Within 37:05 - Inviting God In vs. Living in Union 38:05 - Falling Into Grace

  6. Jun 17

    281. Bill Vanderbush "The Sound Of Your Blood Part 2"

    What if your words carry more power than you realize? In Part 2 of this powerful message from the CIM Conference, Bill Vanderbush explores a fascinating theme that runs throughout Scripture: the "sound of your blood." Beginning with Abel's blood crying out from the ground and culminating with Jesus' blood speaking a better word, Bill unpacks how creation responds to the words, beliefs, and declarations of those made in the image of God. This conversation challenges us to rethink the power of our speech, the responsibility of stewarding our words, and the impact our perspective has on the world around us. Along the way, Bill explores Romans 8, the glory of God, our identity as the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, and the radical revelation that God is not distant but intimately present as Father. You'll hear inspiring stories, thought-provoking insights, and a fresh invitation to embrace the goodness of God, walk in your true identity, and release life rather than judgment into the world around you. 00:00 - Introduction & Bill Vanderbush Conference Series 02:20 - The Voice of Abel’s Blood 03:06 - Adam’s Authority Still Exists Today 04:06 - What Is the Sound of Your Blood? 06:18 - Romans 8 and Creation’s Response 08:23 - Why Human Beings Are So Powerful 10:07 - The Atmosphere We Create With Our Words 11:30 - Creation Awaits the Glory of God’s Children 12:20 - The Glory of God Is His Goodness on Display 13:26 - Challenging Religious Views of God’s Goodness 14:06 - You Are the Temple of the Holy Spirit 15:10 - Letting Go of Separation and Depravity 16:09 - If Paul Visited the Modern Church 17:36 - Jesus’ Blood Speaks a Better Word 18:35 - Abel, Judgment, and the Earth’s Response 22:34 - Learning to Speak What Heaven Is Saying 23:20 - Testimonies of Blessing the Land 26:32 - Deleting Negativity and Seeing Change 28:08 - A Child Raised From Death 30:06 - Jesus’ Better Word: “Father, Forgive Them” 32:20 - The Greatest Revelation: God as Father 35:28 - The Gospel Is About a Person, Not a Place 35:43 - A Good Father Wants His Children Home 37:01 - Religion’s Lie About the Father 38:19 - Remembering What We’ve Forgotten 39:18 - The New Commandment: Love Like Jesus 39:57 - Closing Prayer & Final Thoughts

  7. Jun 10

    280. Bill Vanderbush "The Sound Of Your Blood Part 1"

    What if some of the things we've believed about ourselves were never true to begin with? In Part 1 of this special message from the CIM Conference, Bill Vanderbush explores identity, belonging, grace, and the Father's heart through the lens of Scripture and personal story. From the challenges of stigma and church culture to the beauty of God's original design for humanity, Bill reminds us that our deepest questions have never been about earning God's love—they've always been about discovering who we've been all along. This conversation dives into themes of identity, the voice we listen to, the power of our words, and the invitation to live from the reality of God's presence rather than from fear, shame, or lack. Along the way, Bill unpacks Genesis, the story of Cain and Abel, the nature of grace, and the radical truth that God has always known and loved you. Whether you're wrestling with questions about faith, deconstruction, identity, or simply wanting a deeper understanding of the Father's heart, this message offers encouragement, challenge, and hope. In this episode: • Walking through stigma and seasons of uncertainty • Why God's presence often feels strongest when idols fall • The Father's heart and the beauty of grace • Recovering forgotten truths from church history • Discovering your true identity • The power of words and human creativity • The lie of lack and the birth of religion • What Cain and Abel reveal about human nature • Living from God's presence instead of fear 00:00 - Introduction & Bill Vanderbush Series 02:22 - A Historically Significant Moment 03:38 - Finding God Beyond the Brand 06:31 - When Idols Come Down 08:02 - Grace, Heresy, and a Better Gospel 09:15 - AI, Church History, and Recovering Ancient Truth 12:03 - Becoming a Grandfather & Seeing the Father's Heart 13:29 - The Sound of Your Blood 15:06 - Transformation Through Renewed Thinking 17:13 - Carrying Divine Wholeness 18:26 - Following the Sound of His Voice 19:14 - Discovering Your True Identity 20:20 - Genesis and Humanity's Original Design 23:06 - How Others Shape Our Identity 25:03 - God's Creative Power Through Words 26:46 - Created in the Image of God 29:00 - Divine Breath and New Creation 30:30 - The Face of a Loving Father 32:39 - The Power to Assign Identity 34:29 - The Lie of Lack and the Birth of Religion 37:01 - Cain, Abel, and the Voice of Blood 38:18 - Rethinking Sin Nature 40:03 - Freedom, Responsibility, and Redemption 42:25 - Attention, Affection, and God's Presence 44:15 - A God Who Wants Friendship 45:08 - Cain, Abel, and the First Church Conflict 45:40 - The Voice of Your Brother's Blood

  8. Jun 3

    279. Bill Vanderbush

    In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we sit down with our friend Bill Vanderbush for one of the most honest, thought-provoking, and hope-filled conversations we’ve had on the podcast. We talk about union with Christ, the finished work of Jesus, the roots of ancient Christianity, and why so many people are rediscovering the goodness of God in a fresh way. Bill shares powerful insights from his newest books, opens up about the current state of the Church, and challenges fear-based theology with a Gospel centered on love, identity, and belonging. This conversation explores: • The ancient roots of union theology • Why the Gospel became more about what we do than what Jesus has done • The Council of Nicaea, church history, and modern Christianity • Fear, punishment, and the goodness of God • Why people are deconstructing unhealthy theology • Identity, sonship, and knowing God as Father • The difference between religion and authentic relationship with Jesus • Why “God is better than you think” changes everything Whether you’re deconstructing old beliefs, rediscovering your faith, or simply hungry for deeper conversations about Jesus, this episode is packed with wisdom, grace, and hope. 00:42 - Bill’s Influence on the Podcast 02:44 - Writing for Future Generations 03:41 - The Sound of Your Blood Explained 05:13 - Reaching Deconstructed & New Age Audiences 06:00 - Union Begins in Genesis 07:42 - Identity, Union & Knowing Who You Are 09:25 - Ancient Christianity & Church History 11:23 - How Christianity Became Complicated 13:25 - Salvation, Belief & the Finished Work 15:33 - Ancient Creeds vs Modern Theology 17:23 - Living From Union With Christ 18:29 - Simplifying the Gospel Like Jesus 19:46 - Are We Headed Toward Another Church Council? 21:06 - Returning to a Christ-Centered Gospel 22:30 - Fear-Based Theology & Punishment 24:11 - Honoring Past Generations While Growing 26:16 - The Problem With “Heresy Hunting” 27:22 - God Is Better Than You Think 28:12 - Asking Jesus Directly 29:54 - Rediscovering Wonder & Childlike Faith 32:40 - Healing Orphan Thinking & Family Wounds 33:41 - Where to Find Bill Vanderbush 34:35 - Final Thoughts on God’s Goodness 35:42 - “You’re Loved & There’s Nothing You Can Do About It”

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