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2 Pastors and a Mic

2 Pastors and a Mic

Hill City 279 episodes Latest May 27, 2026

Unfiltered, unedited, and uncommon thoughts from 2 pastors figuring it out as they go.

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280. Bill Vanderbush "The Sound Of Your Blood Part 1" Jun 10, 2026 2790 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 remin
279. Bill Vanderbush Jun 3, 2026 2173 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
278. Dr. Shawn Smith May 27, 2026 1608 In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we sit down with Bishop Shawn from Cameroon, Africa for one of the most powerful and eye-opening conversations we’ve had on the podcast.We talk about:• Deconstructing fear-based theology• How colonialism distorted the image of God in Africa• Inclusion, identity, and the finished work of Christ• Recognizing royalty in every person• What it means to truly “s
277. 4 Signs You're Moving In The Right Direction May 20, 2026 1301 In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we unpack 4 signs that you’re actually moving in the right direction spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.After weeks of conversations around “Godly Thought or Trauma Response,” we wanted to answer one of the biggest questions we’ve been getting:“How do I know I’m healing?”“How do I know I’m growing?”“How do I know I’m actually becoming free?”This conver
276. Grief Comes In Waves May 13, 2026 1376 This episode is different. After five years of never missing a week, we suddenly disappeared for two weeks…Two weeks ago, we lost one of our best friends — Chris Crawford — unexpectedly at just 46 years old. In this episode, we sit down not with polished answers or a sermon outline, but simply as two grieving friends trying to process heartbreak in real time.We talk honestly about:What grief actua
275. Godly Thought Or Trauma Response - Meekness vs Self-Abandonment Apr 22, 2026 1291 What if what you’ve been calling “meekness”... isn’t actually meekness at all?In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we unpack the difference between true biblical meekness and something many of us have unknowingly lived in—self-abandonment.For years, we’ve been taught that being quiet, agreeable, and selfless is spiritual. But what if constantly apologizing, shrinking your voice, and avoiding
274. Godly Thought Or Trauma Response - Productivity vs Rest Apr 15, 2026 1689 In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we talk about something that gets praised all the time in church culture—but often hides a much deeper issue: productivity without rest.A lot of us were taught that being busy means being faithful.That doing more means you care more.That slowing down feels lazy.That resting means you are falling behind.But what if that constant need to produce is not obedi
273. Godly Thought Or Trauma Response - Hyper-Vigilance vs Discernment Apr 8, 2026 1305 In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we take on a topic that hits closer than most—and often gets misunderstood in church culture: hypervigilance.A lot of us have been taught to call it discernment.“I just feel like something’s off…”“The Holy Spirit is showing me something…”And sometimes that’s true. But other times? It’s not discernment—it’s your nervous system trying to stay safe based on p
272. Godly Thought Or Trauma Response - Self-Reliance vs Shared Life Apr 1, 2026 1375 In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we tackle something that rarely gets questioned—but is often praised in church culture: self-reliance.You know the person… the one who handles everything, never asks for help, always shows up, carries the weight, and pushes through no matter what. We call them strong. Faithful. Dependable. But what if constantly carrying everything alone isn’t actually str
271. Godly Thought Or Trauma Response - Peacekeeping vs Peacemaking Mar 25, 2026 1273 In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we talk about the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking—and why those two things are not the same.A lot of us were taught that being “nice,” avoiding conflict, staying quiet, and keeping everyone comfortable was the godly way. But what if that’s not actually peace? What if it’s a trauma response dressed up as spirituality?We unpack how peacekeepi
270. Godly Thought Or Trauma Response - False Humility vs Worthiness Mar 18, 2026 1441 In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we kick off our new series asking a powerful question: Is this a godly thought… or a trauma response?And we start with one of the most common (and sneaky) ones in church culture: false humility.For many of us, what we’ve called “humility” is actually self-rejection. We’ve been trained to downplay our gifts, deflect compliments, and avoid affirmation—all in
269. Three Reason Churches Unintentionally Reward Survival Patterns Mar 11, 2026 1264 In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we kick off a brand new conversation about something many Christians never stop to question: what if some of the behaviors we’ve called “spiritual maturity” are actually survival patterns?We talk about three reasons churches often unintentionally reward unhealthy patterns, not because leaders are malicious, but because many of us were formed by the same sy

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