Not Your Typical Church Podcast

🎙️ My Next 40 Years | Lessons Learned, Goals Ahead & Why the Best Is Still Coming Welcome to Not Your Typical Church Podcast with Cory Hester — a place for real conversations about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. This episode is personal. It’s the last episode before I turn 40, and instead of rushing past the moment, I wanted to pause — to reflect on what the last 40 years hav...

🎙️ Welcome to *Not Your Typical Church Podcast* with Pastor Cory — a place for real conversations about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. 📅 New episodes drop every week! 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open. spotify.com/show/7GketfqnylNxzFj4KITTsv Apple Podcasts:...

🎙️ Welcome to *Not Your Typical Church Podcast* with Pastor Cory — a place for real conversations about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. 📅 New episodes drop every week! 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open. spotify.com/show/7GketfqnylNxzFj4KITTsv Apple Podcasts:...

Join us for part two of our insightful conversation with Children’s Pastor Donna as we dive deep into the heart of kids’ ministry, parenting, and partnering with your church. Discover why children’s ministry is so much more than babysitting—it's about helping kids encounter Jesus in meaningful and fun ways! Pastor Donna shares practical wisdom on balancing fun with faith, keeping Jesus at the cent...

Meet Pastor Donna Hester: pastor’s wife, powerhouse behind the kids ministry, and creative leader with a passion for building lifelong faith in the next generation. In today’s episode, Donna joins me for a heartwarming, real conversation about why kids ministry isn’t just childcare, but the very foundation for a healthy, growing church. You’ll hear about: Transforming a ministry from 8 kids to nea...

Join Pastor Cory and Pastor Nathon on the "Not Your Typical Church Podcast" as they dive into the heart of their small town's traditions with the annual Beast Fest and Trunk or Treat event in Bladenboro, North Carolina. Discover the intriguing history of the "Beast of Bladenboro," hear real conversations about why the church gets involved in these community gatherings, and engage with thoughtful d...

This week’s episode is Part One of a two-part conversation with Pastor Steve Grow Kale — the man behind the music at our church. Discover Pastor Steve’s story, from humble beginnings in a musically gifted family and learning piano by ear, to leading worship and mastering music engineering. Pastor Steve opens up about his passion for music, how he transitioned from playing in bands to guiding our w...

In this episode, we explore the mission behind Camo Sunday—why it matters, how it’s done, and how a fun church theme can help reach one more for Jesus. Hear about inviting new faces, creative outreach, and practical leadership—plus inspiration for planning your own themed church event. Tune in for real stories, encouragement, and ideas for connecting faith and community!

🎙️ Welcome to *Not Your Typical Church Podcast* with Pastor Cory — a place for real conversations about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. 📅 New episodes drop every week! 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open. spotify.com/show/7GketfqnylNxzFj4KITTsv Apple Podcasts:...

🎙️ Welcome to *Not Your Typical Church Podcast* with Pastor Cory — a place for real conversations about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. 📅 New episodes drop every week! 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open. spotify.com/show/7GketfqnylNxzFj4KITTsv Apple Podcasts:...

Episode 3: Meet My… Cohost? Maybe 🎙️😂 Today’s a special one — you finally get to meet Nathan! (Well… maybe. We’ll see how this goes!) In this episode, we talk about how this podcast even got started, ministry life in a small town, and what it’s really like doing this thing together. It’s honest, a little goofy, and definitely not your typical church talk. Stick around — you might just find out if...

🎙️ Welcome to Not Your Typical Church Podcast with Pastor Cory — a place for real conversations about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. In Episode 2, Pastor Cory shares why he still loves the Church — even with all its imperfections. Drawing from personal experiences, biblical truth, and a few battle-tested metaphors, he unpacks how the Church is: 🏥 a hospital for the hurting,...

What if your job is more than just a paycheck? In this episode of Not Your Typical Church Podcast, I sit down with someone who has personally helped shape my leadership over the last few years — my coach and friend. We talk about: • Why every leader needs accountability • The power of having someone challenge your blind spots • Faith in the workplace (even if you’re not in ministry) • How your eve...