254. How To Be A Great Friend

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 hilarious “bra ice pack” recovery hack for wisdom teeth
💛 The most underrated quality of a great friend (and why it matters)
👣 Why being present is far more important than being perfect
🧩 The 5 “Be” qualities that build strong friendships (consistent, vulnerable, appreciative, fun, intentional)
🎯 How to restore broken relationships with humility and honesty
📱 The smartphone trick that helps you become a more thoughtful friend
💬 Why texting “I’m thankful for you because…” might change someone’s entire week

This episode will challenge how you show up for your people - and inspire you to become the kind of friend you’ve always needed.

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00:00 - Thanksgiving Week Intro & Shout-Outs
01:00 - Sharing Reviews, Ratings & Listener Gratitude
01:45 - Thanksgiving Food Talk & Family Plans
02:45 - Lions Game + Holiday Banter
03:26 - Introducing This Week’s eBook: How to Be a Great Friend
04:40 - Month From Hell Reflections & Gratitude for Friendship
05:32 - Wisdom Teeth Story & The Bra Ice Pack Hack
06:01 - The Most Underrated Quality of a Great Friend: Be Unoffendable
07:38 - Channock’s Pick: The Power of Presence
09:14 - Five Ways to Be a Great Friend
10:57 - Why Intentionality Makes Friendships Great
12:55 - Thanksgiving Challenge: “I’m Thankful for You Because…”
14:19 - Five Ways to Build Curiosity in Friendship
16:27 - Using Technology to Remember & Follow Through
17:32 - Restoring Broken Friendships & The Power of “I’m Sorry”
19:14 - Vulnerability, Seasons, and Grace in Friendship
21:06 - Reflection Questions for the Listener
22:01 - Final Encouragement & Thanksgiving Blessing
22:24 - Closing: You’re Loved, and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It