256. How To Understand The Gospel And Share It Effectively

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 the heart behind sharing it — not urgency, not assignments, not agenda… but presence, peace, and people.

You’ll hear:
🔥 Why the gospel doesn’t demand your faith — it supplies it
⚖️ The difference between retribution-based judgment and restoration-based justice
🌱 Why success starts in identity, not hustle or hurry
👥 How evangelism becomes toxic when people turn into assignments
❤️ The scandalous truth: Jesus accepted you — before you ever accepted Him
📜 Why we were created in Christ, not Adam
💧 The 5 keys to sharing the gospel without pressure:
🧠 Reflection questions that help you rethink how you see people and share good news

If you’ve ever felt crushed by performance Christianity or confused by the point of sharing the gospel in a union-based faith, this episode will help you breathe deeper and believe better.

👉 Check out Cory's website → saintsnotsinners.com
📚 Explore all free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com
🌐 Connect with us → hillcity.tv

00:00 - Intro & Welcome
00:08 - Same Clothes Joke
00:19 - Pre-Recording Explanation
00:25 - Shoutout: Harrison in Hawaii
00:38 - Like, Share, Subscribe
00:46 - Podcast Review Celebration
01:01 - Thank You to Listeners
01:07 - Review Requests & Contacting Us
01:32 - eBook Series Overview
02:26 - When Success Felt Worthless
03:00 - Control What You Can Create
03:26 - Children’s Book Promo Tension
03:43 - Christmas Stocking Stuffers Fun
04:10 - Introducing Today’s Topic
04:44 - What Is Evangelism?
05:02 - Early Union Conversations
05:22 - Evangelism as Reconciliation
06:19 - Fear-Based Gospel vs. Pressure
07:11 - Purpose of Writing This eBook
08:34 - Belief Doesn’t Make It True
09:31 - God Accepted You First
10:13 - The Masterpiece Origin
10:39 - Created in Christ, Not Adam
11:00 - What Is Salvation, Really?
12:09 - Saved For Something
12:30 - Gospel Isn’t Sales, It’s Living
13:05 - The Beautiful Gospel Lens
14:01 - Reconciliation Is Your Ministry
15:18 - Calling the Sun Out in People
16:25 - 5 Keys to Sharing the Gospel
16:28 - #1 Lead with Relationship
16:39 - #2 Let Curiosity Lead
17:02 - #3 Share Stories, Not Just Scriptures
17:13 - #4 Let the Spirit Set the Pace
17:32 - #5 Model the Kingdom First
17:41 - Understanding Gospel Takes the Pressure Off
19:30 - Listener Reflection Questions
20:01 - Final Encouragement & Love Reminder
21:22 - Sword-Sheathing eBook Mention
21:32 - Outro Sign-Off
21:43 - You Are Loved Closing