@CoryAsburyOfficial Your music hits so hard!! Thank you and please keep doing what you are doing and touching so many people. Please continue bringing them to our Father. 🙏🏻🇺🇸❤️
I want you to know that out of the anointed musicians out there, I have the most respect for you and I haven't even met you. Keep loving on your family!
As someone who has grown up in the church and seen it all, been jaded, burned, judged, chewed up and spit out...this was SO encouraging to me! By God's grace, I am still in the church, still in ministry, still falling in love with God, day after day. Thank you both so much for your honesty, vulnerability, and 'real-talk'! My heart needed all of this!
@@susanbeecher9831 Well the short version is that I was an absolutely hopeless wretched sinner, and then God chose to save me. The longer version is much longer.
I went to a new life leadership conference once, and Jon Egan said, we need the leaders who will stay hidden in obscurity at their local church and stop looking for fame! It was profound!
I walked into the prayer room October of 09. I have no grid for the moment. I’m not charismatic I fly from California on the advice of a friend. I was a 40 year old man who had encountered Jesus only 2 years earlier. This hippy looking kid, Corey asbury, is singing “no more shackles, no more chains” and I am overwhelmed with the presence of God and I speak in tounges for the first time because I have no words. And I don’t believe in this stuff. It’s 10pm and the place is packed and wow. What a moment I will never forget it. Life changing does not begin to describe that moment.
@@rocimo124 He is literally one of the most mainstream milk toast evangelical entertainers active today; he appeals to the widest swath of soft evan-jellyfish hipster "Christians". What in the world are you talking about?
Reckless Love carried me through right after my 31 year old son died and spoke to me in such a way that I KNEW God was speaking to me through that song
After being a Christian for nearly 40 years, leading worship, burnt out after caring for my disabled mom for 23 years, I was a wreck. I heard Unravelling and it helped me so much. I came apart at the seams and it was so necessary. Thank you Cory ....and Rita, have been soaking to your worship music for years. Bless you both. From Devon in UK.
Reckless Love got me into Christian music. I was at my very elderly neighbor's house and to my surprise he played the song for me and said, "It does seem reckless what God did for us. He went out on a big limb." Christian music is the art form that leapt over my walls of failure and discouragement and returned me to a heart of worship. Thank you both!
@@AaronThinks Man's interpretation of God things will always be flawed! That doesn't phase God at all. He knows what is being communicated and He approves...
@@fredwallace4681 I don’t believe that’s true at all. Our interpretation of God will not be flawed if we simply stick to scripture rather than random thoughts from our own mind. There’s artist by the name of Tauren Wells, who wrote a song called all about you and one of the lines is and I don’t wanna waste my time with thoughts from my own mind because I am not the answer. if we stick to truth, we will never have a flawed view or interpretation of God and who is and Jesus Christ and who he is and what he’s done for us. It’s when we rely too much on our own opinions in our own views and our own experiences that we end up with, a flawed view of God like seeing him as reckless. That might be true from a human standpoint, but is it true from a biblical standpoint? Absolutely not. We can’t apply words and phrases to God that aren’t rooted in truth. God’s love is relentless and everlasting but is it reckless? No. God gave us his word to follow. There are verses that describe his love and not one of those verses calls it reckless.
When he said "It's clunky for families" I felt that! We were a part of (and still are in a different degree) a local prayer room when we had our first child. At that time, I had a leader come to me at the time and she said "You need to be here! He (our son) needs to grow up in the house of prayer!" . I know she didn't mean to say it in a condemning way, but my response was "He is growing up in a house of prayer. Our home is a house of prayer." and I never heard that comment again. Unfortunately, sometime the HOP structure can be strenuous on families and it is so important for husbands and wives, mothers and fathers to remember that our first ministry, after being a living sacrifice unto God, is our family. If that is failing, all else will as well. Living before the Lord and offering your worship to Him doesn't have to be in a house of prayer, it can be done anywhere! Being called to be an intercessory missionary is a beautiful calling and one that should be followed! But not at the expense of your relationship with your family.
I think a leader like Cory is crucial to the future of worship and church. Authenticity spills from him and I believe it’s exactly what gen z is looking for
Yes and thank God for raising up Gen Z to remind us to get back to being honest about faith because that honesty is also what God is looking for from us.
This was a bit confusing. As followers of Christ, of course we are all about grace. We are all saved by grace. But we do have the need to encourage one another in kingdom living. And that includes spurring one another on in seeking Godly living. It's not about criticizing one another. But I just felt that u were not willing to take a stand against blatant sin concerning these pastors and leaders that are involved in very serious scandals. The Bible is our standard and whether we can admit it or not, leaders of the church, not a church, the church: body are held to a higher standard. We all fail at times. But does that mean we don't speak Truth according to Gods Word? Love both of u but I feel we all are too easy on sin... both our own sin and others. All must be done in love but must be done. The balance of grace and standing firm on sin has to be Spirit led. But we have to be strong. These men and women that don't represent God by sex sin and greed for money and power. And fame!! They should be held accountable. Idk why that is largely not being done. Mostly not being done by charismatics. Of which I am one. The non charismatics have no problem calling them out and using it against us. But they are right a lot. Being Spirit filled should be a walk of more holiness not a liscense to sin!! Again, this isn't about being judgmental, it's about holding up a standard. Gods Word!! Our compass in this world. Again, I appreciate u both but think about your platform. We all have to guard against compromise. In the way we represent Jesus. By the way we walk, talk, and live. Blessings to u both!❤️
You're absolutely right but this video is about HIS story, and I think he did a great job trying to stay focused on just that versus going down rabbit trails that he could've or maybe you would've liked to hear. #grace
She’s got an entire video about the ihop thing. This was an interview & I think it would have taken a lot of time do dive into that plus it’s not their place to call that out. No one condones what happened except unfortunately the perpetrator evidently since he hasn’t publicly repented.
I remember Corey and the Student Awakening with Allen Hood and others. Wrecked me night after night. The worship was so pure and deep, and the teachings, it all made me so hungry for God. Love this beautifully raw and honest podcast. The fact that Corey chose to raise his family over money, fame, and sold out arenas. My Lord. That’s what is missing from their generation and those kids are going to be world changers because their dad chose them over everything else. I think the fruit of his humble choices is going to show up in the kids, and them being solid and grounded in family and truth.
Such an honest and heartfelt interview. Thank you both for being authentic and willing to be open to criticism and well as praise. This interview touched my heart with such wisdom and grace. God Bless
I don't know if you will ever see this, but WOW! This discussion was way more than I expected to get out of it! One of my all time favorite worship songs is Reckless Love, and I literally cry every single time. And just listening to all the flack you received, my heart really understands. The church has its issues for sure. I grew up in the church with a pastor as a father, and I watched the church terrorize my family for living in obedience and following His direction. And so I get that feeling. And then when I heard your story about how you chose your family over more money and fame, etc, and just a little over 2 months ago, my husband walked away from a job (for very different reasons) to protect and heal our family as well in obedience to God. He still doesn't have a job right now, but your story encouraged me that doing the right thing may not look like we expect, but we can count on God leading us, protecting us, and guiding us. He will be there through it all. Thank you for that encouragement. I just started bawling as you talked about that because it was a God moment for me to hear that. Thank you for that!
We lived in Colorado Springs and attended New Life when you began leading worship there…the day the lights and electrical things didn’t work, and you played your guitar and lead worship was so amazing….my husband and I looked at each other and said, that was the best worship service we had there….there is something to keeping it simple. Your songs have really blessed me and make me think of my own sons, as if they were written just for them….and praying the Lord will get a hold of them.❤ God bless you Cory!!
I appreciate this interview but I feel on the sin thing, when you have the Holy Ghost dwelling within you, you can resist sin. We make mistakes and there is grace for that, but we don’t have to live in perpetual sin when you are filled with the Holy Ghost and the word of God.
@@elloradiehlI agree with you in the first comment but I disagree with the deliverance. You don’t need to go to a deliverance team or ministry to “stay free”. You are free. The Holy Spirit lives in you. Deliverance is for people that have not accepted Christ as their savior
This was absolutely life changing for me to hear. The struggles he has and how real he is about it. And how instead of pointing fingers he said let's love with grace Gods grace where people are at let him do the rest. I am in recovery from a drug addiction I have 7 years clean. When I heard this and reckless love and how God loves us right where we're at. It was a struggle cause your past haunts u if u let it. But him telling of his grace and mercy us as humans want to sometimes keep holding our sins to us that God has already forgiven. Thank u Cory for your realness and staying who u are to us
I appreciate this discussion, grace and truth go hand and hand. I draw the line at SA of a minor, forgiveness is absolute but qualification to lead is a much higher standard. Thank you for being willing to address difficult topics Rita and Cory
Such a good conversation to listen in on today. “We are not going to change the world with our opinions. We are going to change the world with our art.” Dying to self has to include dying to my right to have an opinion. Paul put it best, "...make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, mind your own business, and keep your hands busy in your work." To Cory's point on Jesus' kindness, it was Brennan Manning's book, The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus, that began healing my perception of God. My heart's cry is: Father, purge me of anything that distorts my perception of You.
I love you man! The man God made you. Truly encouraging, honest and real. The church needs this, the world needs this from the church. Oh Christ be magnified....
"Winning doesn't mean we outgrowing our need for grace!" That was some amazing Godly wisdom that we all need to get deep in our hearts! Thank you Cory!!
I am liking this interview overall, but I have a lot more expectations for sanctification in a mature believer’s walk, and we absolutely need to be clear and hold the line about the requirements about pastor & elder leadership. You both talk like “nobody know or nobody gets to decide.” Actually that’s bull too because the Bible is abundantly clear about the requirements of leadership, and Mike Bickle, Carl Lentz, Robert Morris, what have you are biblically disqualified from church leadership, and there is profound pastoral safety for the flock of Christ in that recognition and acknowledgment.
Exactly. There is nothing more off putting to someone seeking God, than to see and experience abusers and liars in leadership. Repentance/salvation of the fallen is between the fallen and God. Restoration to leadership is not appropriate for those that have fallen so far, it is an abomination to the name of Christ
You are correct. The Bible is explicitly clear about the qualifications for the role of a pastor, and those who do not meet those qualifications should not be put in a place of authority. Those who abuse that role should not be allowed to remain in a place of authority And power over people. People like carl Letz, Robert Morris, Mike Bickel, and Mike Pilavachi of soul survivor in the UK who abused hundreds of boys, including Worship Leader Matt Redman must face accountability and should not be allowed to be in ministry. They must be held accountable. There is a higher standard for pastors, and they will be judged much more harshly.
What a beautiful conversation. I’m sitting here recovering from neck surgery and realizing that I am addicted to pain killers for the 2nd time in my life and feeling afraid. Then this video shows up on my UA-cam recommendations and I am reminded of the grace, kindness and RECKLESS love of Jesus. Now, instead of feeling sad and afraid, I’m filled with hope and the realization that God brought me through this before and He will do it again. Thank you both so much for all that you do. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you’re not “the right kind of Christian” or that you’re not making a difference, because you both have made a huge difference in my life today. 🙌🏻💙🙏🏻
Thanks for this! Responding to around 45min. Cory, you are a leader. For so many people you teach them the Word of God and they have little other exposure. Thanks for your honesty and openness. We rarely get this view of well-known worship leaders' personal journeys.
Cory, my parents did the same thing to me to get me to IHOPKC. Played on worship teams in the PR. Actually went to your house with my one thing internship for dinner with your wife and Matt Gilman, we had chipotle and I made Matt a version of his hair made out of the chipotle tin foil lol. My life was captured by Jesus in “Burn” class too. I played coffee shops and shows everywhere too living in sin. Love to connect again. Literally your story is my story.
Cory thank u I was really struggling with all that's gone down at Ihop as it was foundational in my story . Thank u for reminding me what God did not to throw baby out with bathwater . I met you ihop London 2011
I don’t know anything about your past, but you’re so uplifting and I absolutely think you’re so gifted and you’re exactly where you need to be. Thanks for being Cory Asbury.❤
This was such a life giving podcast. Being honest, asking good questions and being willing to think about things differently than we may have originally, all good take aways. From Grand Rapids to both of you, keep crushing it.
I appreciate the honesty in Cory’s journey and his overall stance too: it speaks volumes to where I’m at in life. Thank you, Cory. And thank you Rita, for hosting him within your podcast space. 🙌🏿✨
I love the genuineness of this interview. Thank you for choosing your family Cory. I’ve been in that season before. I heard from the Lord to step down, yet I ignored. I ended up getting demoted because the grace had left. I wonder if you hadn’t listened to God and taken that year off, what craziness might have happened. Possibly, something could have taken you down or caused you to stumble. So glad that you chose to obey. Your family being intact is the reward. Hope that makes sense lol.
Oh my! Mr. Asbury-not sure what you experienced, but Redding is my home; I love it so much. I love it for the beauty around it, and for what God has in store for this place. Some people use the name Redding interchangeably with a certain ministry; rest assured Redding is so much more. Please come for another visit so I can show you around.
Such a real conversation! Yes! I must agree your songs allowed me to open up to a kind Father and not one who was always shaking his finger at me and saying you shouldn’t have done that! More songs please!!! ♥️
Admitting to only reading partial of Gods word and reading only the "grace and love" portion... shows the obstructed view of God many have. 2 Timothy 3:16 "ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." Its not "church politics" its Gods word. And respectfully, you do not just write songs for the church. You are a platformed worship "Leader". Love requires truth and grace. Not just grace. A good father disciplines his children. Its out of love i say this. I dont believe you're a heretic, everyones learning as they go but i do challenge you to read the full word of God and remember the only true power is through the gospel of Jesus Christ, not the eloquence of words or even your art. Romans 1:16
I wish I had never done a dive week 11/12 years ago. I watched this with an elevated heart rate to try and be open and seek healing from the Lord yet again and I do so appreciate Cory. I pray God will finish healing my heart and one day I’ll be able to write songs again. There’s nothing like writing. I did not leave encouraged. The Lord knows and just maybe He will reopen my heart and I’ll be able to write again. I don’t know. I so appreciate Cory sharing his testimony and heart here. ❤🎉
Really walked away with some real good nuggets. Mr.Cory, I have enjoyed your music, your blues voice but thought you were a bit of a loose cannon. You're not shy! This is the 1st time I've listened to your conversation. I love how your Authentic Saved Self wasn't sacchrined over to be a man-pleaser. You do have fire in your belly but your honesty, and Grace for yourself and others is clear. And, I am struggling with my belief that I'm not being treated fairly or good in this particular season of my life. I have to daily remind myself not to be discouraged and walk away from the thing I'm doing. I heard your words: being hidden is better than recognition ie being seemingly overlooked when one is using a## to get a job done.....I will now appreciate that particular move of God on my behalf. Thank you!
That was beautiful. The honesty of this conversation is powerful. We need so much more of that in the body of Christ. Thank you Rita and Corey. Beautiful!!
Cory lead worship and spoke at my church’s youth group retreat in the mountains of NM when I was 14..which is 13 years ago. I still remember how I felt when God met me with his kindness. Funny how God uses strangers to make such big impacts. 🙌🏻
This was a great conversation and I’m so thankful that we serve a loving God that gives us grace. We are human and make mistakes that cause people to look down on us. But not God. He can’t wait for us to pick up the pieces and run back into his arms and honor him with our love. He gave us love first. Not judgement.
Cory thanks for coming on. I listened to your music when I came into full-time ministry 12 years ago and still love Jesus today, though I no longer work for a church. It is so encouraging to hear someone like you with humbleness and a heart for the Lord. In the last 12 years I’ve seen others turn from the Lord and speak so negatively about church. Maybe this is how it has always gone historically and Im just old enough to perceive it. Thank you Rita, excited to see more of your content. Subscribed.
Loved learning more about you and how God has been moving in your life throughout the years. Praying for you and your family! Love your voice and your music and most importantly, your humility and authenticity! It's refreshing!
Rita, Thank you so much for hosting Cory Asbury!! ❤️ Great podcast! Cory, there's a UA-cam video of you explaining why you wrote Reckless Love... it was so eloquent. I am shocked that that song (and you) received anything but kudos for being the pen behind that song. The church needed it. My family needed it. I was so blessed by this conversation! Thank you for both of your openness...
My son sings Kind with all of his little heart , he is only five . Thank you for showing him with this song that he is kind and faithful even when life is rough . Thank you for the amazing times in that prayer room too,they are still marking us.
I watched this from beginning to end. There were a lot of good points from a humanist outlook. My main concern is how much new age teaching is affecting modern day “Worship Leaders”. I pray that the Lord would open the eyes of the blind. 🙏🏼❤️
“Stay cleaning the toilets, and stacking the chairs. It’s the stuff that gets us the crowns.” That resonates. Desiring the platform is never the goal and when that’s the hearts desire it will lead to bad places.
Cory, I'm a 67 year old praise leader. I totally get you and get it. I've been there. Man, we could kick back in a couple of chairs by the pond and make music and just hang with a Tupperware glass of ice tea. Well, Id rather have a Coke. Hate Ice tea.... I love ya man. Keep making music.
Wow. Thanks for this interview. I laughed way more than I anticipated, because it resonated so much. The beauty of authenticity minus pretense brought my heart so much satisfaction. Thank you!
I doubt you guys will see this but I’m going to type it anyway - both of your music was around in my early and formative years of being a Christian. Your knowledge of God augmented and helped to form mine. Songs like “Where I Belong” and “Always Faithful”, and “All I Need,” “I Have to Believe”… I can’t express what having music from people who write from a deep well of the knowledge of God means to me to this day. Thank you both. May you experience the kindness of the Lord and a strengthening from His courage. ❤️
So encouraging!!! Love this deep conversation with honesty and wise words about grace. Thanks from Switzerland. Let’s go on brother and sister on our march with Jesus😍be blessed!
Cory you struck a huge nerve in me when you said you didn't want to preach to the choir, but you'd rather sing about the grace of God to those who need to hear it. I love that. I sometimes wish I had the gift of evangelism "the standard way". But it comes out of my mouth all awkward unless I'm speaking about God's grace then it's effortless and filled with pure confidence. Yes, yes, yes, relate to those who need to hear that message of yours 💕💕💕💕
Fantastic interviewer!!!. Asbury is legit Christian!. Music industry is a slippery slope and some christian musicians are getting caught up in it. Huge sacrifice that Cory chose his family over a the money and flashy life. Well done!. Unraveling is the sountrack in my chapter right now. Whether its about family, church, marriage and the tearing town and rebuilding, reconstruction is happening right now but this time on the right foundation. It should feel scary but honestly its a relief. No agendas just recognizing where I'm at in these areas right now. Cant wait to see the finished plan Jesus has in store!
I always just assumed that with fame came greater opportunities and that your life would be hunky dory, but there's real sacrifice to attain those riches -- even with a song like "Reckless Love." I think the cool thing about Cory is that he's himself (which is what tons of ppl crave -- incl. myself growing up in the church) and still loves Jesus. The way he found Jesus should be a model for how we introduce others to Jesus. Instead of being afraid of people in their sin and brokenness, maybe that's exactly where they need to find him. And we don't have to be perfect to be loved by God.
Is your brother just needs to grow up and watch his mouth because he wants to cuss whole time but he’s not doing it and using the letter F so as the scripture says if it’s in your in your heart. That’s what’s coming out of your heart dude. I hear all the other nice things you’re saying. I know we all see words we shouldn’t say, but you’re actually on a podcast saying that you speak from and for Jesus and that God talks to you. I don’t say it again you need to grow up or maybe that’s just too mean.
Cory, my parents did the same thing to me to get me to IHOPKC. Played on worship teams in the PR. Actually went to your house with my one thing internship for dinner with your wife and Matt Gilman, we had chipotle and I made Matt a version of his hair made out of the chipotle tin foil lol. My life was captured by Jesus in “Burn” class too. I played coffee shops and shows everywhere too living in sin. Love to connect again
Hey MI is amazing. Lived there most of my life but recently moved to AR. I wish I lived in SC or NC. Gorgeous places. This is a great eye opener and real life. Thanks for sharing
I loved this conversation. There is one very important aspect that I would love to see brought into it: Deliverance ministry. Before the last bit of conversation, I could tell that anger is an issue with Cory, that is why the curse words emerge. There is an element of bitterness behind it. I really really loved this conversation but deliverance from spirits of rage, anger, bitterness, rejection, hurt, etc. Is a vital need. The Church has neglected it for a long while. If you see this Cory, hit me up. I would love to pray with you. God bless you, bro.
Our family used to visit IHOPKC 3-4 times/year between 2005-2012, and I always loved being in the Prayer Room during Cory's sets. Really fun to hear him on your podcast! I can relate to his story about living a "double life" as a teenager, growing up in a Christian home myself and struggling through living under legalism but not realizing it back then. Your question at the end, "what do I burn for?" was so timely. I burn for wanting people to feel seen, known, safe and loved. Wanting authentic relationships and providing safe community burn within me. I recognize that my attack is the feelings/fear of being unseen and unknown, of no value, not worth anyone's time and attention (I'm learning to recognize these things five years out of an emotionally and spiritually abusive marriage of nearly 30 years). I sincerely appreciate you asking this question in this episode, Rita, because it caused me to write it down and see the strength in that burning. I see how it fuels my desire to communicate those feelings when I sing & worship, when I lead my home group, when I'm doing my job in my church's care ministries ... Yeah, really so good! Thank you for having real and honest conversations! These podcasts make me want to sit down and have coffee with you!
Thank you for sharing your testimony of how you came to fall in love with God. I know God has used it in so many ways to touch others, but it brings me so much hope as a mom with a teenaged son that has turned his back on what he once claimed…..that Jesus is his Lord and Savior. Your testimony shows me that he will have his own story to share with others to bring God all the glory…..all in God’s timing. Praise God for leaving the 99 to go after that 1. Thanks again!
This was a great discussion! We’re all in process to become more like Jesus. I love your insight at the end that there is something we burn for and that is the fuel for everything we do. That’s powerful! I’m a truth bearer myself so lies love to try to come at me. I love the idea of helping my four daughters (my oldest is a songwriter herself) to discover what they burn for. 🙌
Your lyrics are so authentic, your voice, God gave you an amazing ministry. People should share with you more the impact your songs have had on their lives. The broken people in this world, adults abused as children, need to go somewhere alone, or shut the door and play your music until the hardness, the rebellionis plowed. I am praying for a kid that I saw on facebook crying out. Walker P Inman III. Satan is keeping his huge inheritance from him and keeping him from the truth, under guard. when he really owns it all. Bound up In confusion,. How much more does satan do that to us and our inheritance in Christ. No friends, he has seen alot, literally being held captive, he has no concept of the Spirit behind it, wasting his life. so he will give up and destroy himself. He didn't get this way on his own. Only Jesus can show Him he does have a choice, there is a Savior and He is able to rescue him. ❤ Keep writing. Keep singing. Keep performing live!! It's life changing, because its real, not fake. Great interview
Well…there are biblical qualifications for leadership and I’m really surprised in a good way about Carl’s repentance but…dude totally disqualified himself. And he knows it! There’s being unsaved and doing stupid crap then coming to Christ and being a pastor but while they’re a Christian? Nah…he shouldn’t be pastoring, but definitely in the body of Christ
“Stay cleaning the toilets…that’s the important stuff…” yes. Reminds me of Mylon Lefevre and Broken Heart-they cleaned the toilets at their church until the went on tour, and then cleaned them again when they came home. Stay humble. This was so REAL and such truth!
Love y’all. Thanks for the kind comments (and the rude ones) 🤠🤠.
Great interview Cory! I love getting to play your songs on my worship team at church!
Which ones? We’ve done Egypt, Reckless love, The Fathers House, where I belong.
@@danrichards7927 I’ve wanted to do Egypt! Reckless Love and Fathers House are staples for us.
@CoryAsburyOfficial Your music hits so hard!! Thank you and please keep doing what you are doing and touching so many people. Please continue bringing them to our Father. 🙏🏻🇺🇸❤️
I want you to know that out of the anointed musicians out there, I have the most respect for you and I haven't even met you. Keep loving on your family!
As someone who has grown up in the church and seen it all, been jaded, burned, judged, chewed up and spit out...this was SO encouraging to me! By God's grace, I am still in the church, still in ministry, still falling in love with God, day after day. Thank you both so much for your honesty, vulnerability, and 'real-talk'! My heart needed all of this!
Oh, I love this, bless you for not giving up!❤God is greater than man's sin.
"Whaaaaa I'm a victim."
Christ doesn't save victims. He saves wretched sinners.
@@matthewdyer2926 wretched sinner what is your testimony?
@@susanbeecher9831 Well the short version is that I was an absolutely hopeless wretched sinner, and then God chose to save me. The longer version is much longer.
I always appreciate Cory just saying what’s in his heart. He doesn’t act like he’s figured it all out, but continually learning. Awesome episode!
The heart is deceitful
@@htht856even yours
@@htht856 PERFECTED beings like u always sit and pass judgment 🤦♂️
@AdamFontenet No one is mad at what bible says. It's you pity lot with 'I am better than thou' that smell of shiittee. Sut down.
@AdamFontenet No one is mad at what the bible says. It's people like u with 'I am better than thou' that smell of 💩. Sit down.
“Recognition is harder than being hidden.” So true, Cory. The layers in that statement alone, hit my heart. Wow. 🎯
“Winning the battle with Sin doesn’t mean outgrowing the kindness of God” crazzzzyyy
“Recognition is so much harder than hiddenness” ❤
I went to a new life leadership conference once, and Jon Egan said, we need the leaders who will stay hidden in obscurity at their local church and stop looking for fame! It was profound!
So so glad I’m hidden, even when it feels at times like “this sucks”- as you Americans say. So glad for this wilderness. Blessings to all
I walked into the prayer room October of 09. I have no grid for the moment. I’m not charismatic I fly from California on the advice of a friend. I was a 40 year old man who had encountered Jesus only 2 years earlier. This hippy looking kid, Corey asbury, is singing “no more shackles, no more chains” and I am overwhelmed with the presence of God and I speak in tounges for the first time because I have no words. And I don’t believe in this stuff. It’s 10pm and the place is packed and wow. What a moment I will never forget it. Life changing does not begin to describe that moment.
Would love to hear where God has led you since that moment in His presence.
So cool!!! Praising God for your radical encounter with Him!! Thank you for sharing this post. God bless you!❤️❤️🙏🙏
Excited for you!!
If Carl continues to be so open and honest I think he can be free to seek and save other lost sheep - Francis Chan is a great model
We enjoyed when you came to New Life. 😊
Cory knows he’s not meant for the wide Christian audience but for those select few who can’t help but to be authentic and I respect that immensely
Cody 😂
@@lucywhahappened sorry. Was multitasking 😂😂
@@rocimo124 He is literally one of the most mainstream milk toast evangelical entertainers active today; he appeals to the widest swath of soft evan-jellyfish hipster "Christians". What in the world are you talking about?
@@matthewdyer2926 ay go bother someone else with your poop mouth
@@matthewdyer2926all the people decrying reckless love because "God can't/wouldn't be reckless"
Reckless Love carried me through right after my 31 year old son died and spoke to me in such a way that I KNEW God was speaking to me through that song
So sorry for your losing your son. ❤
Its still not a theologically sound song though.
I’m so sorry for your loss. But please know that God‘s love is not never has been and never will be reckless.
After being a Christian for nearly 40 years, leading worship, burnt out after caring for my disabled mom for 23 years, I was a wreck.
I heard Unravelling and it helped me so much. I came apart at the seams and it was so necessary.
Thank you Cory ....and Rita, have been soaking to your worship music for years. Bless you both. From Devon in UK.
I tried to like this more than once, but it's not possible. Cory's revelation of grace in today's society is so real.
Love this guy. Ran into him going to our car after he opened for For King and Country (I think) in Kansas City. Truly humble and authentic.
Love you Cory, always have. Your music was used by God, to save my life! No exaggeration ✝️💟
Reckless Love got me into Christian music. I was at my very elderly neighbor's house and to my surprise he played the song for me and said, "It does seem reckless what God did for us. He went out on a big limb." Christian music is the art form that leapt over my walls of failure and discouragement and returned me to a heart of worship. Thank you both!
Makes me wonder if worship music should be about man's flawed interpretation about the way God does things, or God's actual revealed nature.
It seemed reckless but it was anything but reckless. God is a God of order.
@@AaronThinks Man's interpretation of God things will always be flawed! That doesn't phase God at all. He knows what is being communicated and He approves...
@@fredwallace4681 I don't think that's entirely true, especially if we use words, phrases, and ideas directly from the Bible in our worship
@@fredwallace4681 I don’t believe that’s true at all. Our interpretation of God will not be flawed if we simply stick to scripture rather than random thoughts from our own mind. There’s artist by the name of Tauren Wells, who wrote a song called all about you and one of the lines is and I don’t wanna waste my time with thoughts from my own mind because I am not the answer. if we stick to truth, we will never have a flawed view or interpretation of God and who is and Jesus Christ and who he is and what he’s done for us. It’s when we rely too much on our own opinions in our own views and our own experiences that we end up with, a flawed view of God like seeing him as reckless. That might be true from a human standpoint, but is it true from a biblical standpoint? Absolutely not. We can’t apply words and phrases to God that aren’t rooted in truth. God’s love is relentless and everlasting but is it reckless? No. God gave us his word to follow. There are verses that describe his love and not one of those verses calls it reckless.
I remember the first time I heard Cory. I was working and traveling with Eddie James. I was blown away. Thank you for being so authentic.
When he said "It's clunky for families" I felt that! We were a part of (and still are in a different degree) a local prayer room when we had our first child. At that time, I had a leader come to me at the time and she said "You need to be here! He (our son) needs to grow up in the house of prayer!" . I know she didn't mean to say it in a condemning way, but my response was "He is growing up in a house of prayer. Our home is a house of prayer." and I never heard that comment again. Unfortunately, sometime the HOP structure can be strenuous on families and it is so important for husbands and wives, mothers and fathers to remember that our first ministry, after being a living sacrifice unto God, is our family. If that is failing, all else will as well. Living before the Lord and offering your worship to Him doesn't have to be in a house of prayer, it can be done anywhere! Being called to be an intercessory missionary is a beautiful calling and one that should be followed! But not at the expense of your relationship with your family.
Amen.
AMEN.
AMEN!
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This was so refreshing to find someone who loves GOD and doesn’t live to please man! Praying God’s best for you and your family!
I think a leader like Cory is crucial to the future of worship and church. Authenticity spills from him and I believe it’s exactly what gen z is looking for
Yes and thank God for raising up Gen Z to remind us to get back to being honest about faith because that honesty is also what God is looking for from us.
What is gen z?
Leader 😂
"You know the sun is setting on a society when small men cast long shadows."
How far we have fallen.
This was a bit confusing. As followers of Christ, of course we are all about grace. We are all saved by grace. But we do have the need to encourage one another in kingdom living. And that includes spurring one another on in seeking Godly living. It's not about criticizing one another. But I just felt that u were not willing to take a stand against blatant sin concerning these pastors and leaders that are involved in very serious scandals. The Bible is our standard and whether we can admit it or not, leaders of the church, not a church, the church: body are held to a higher standard. We all fail at times. But does that mean we don't speak Truth according to Gods Word? Love both of u but I feel we all are too easy on sin... both our own sin and others. All must be done in love but must be done. The balance of grace and standing firm on sin has to be Spirit led. But we have to be strong. These men and women that don't represent God by sex sin and greed for money and power. And fame!! They should be held accountable. Idk why that is largely not being done. Mostly not being done by charismatics. Of which I am one. The non charismatics have no problem calling them out and using it against us. But they are right a lot. Being Spirit filled should be a walk of more holiness not a liscense to sin!! Again, this isn't about being judgmental, it's about holding up a standard. Gods Word!! Our compass in this world. Again, I appreciate u both but think about your platform. We all have to guard against compromise. In the way we represent Jesus. By the way we walk, talk, and live. Blessings to u both!❤️
You're absolutely right but this video is about HIS story, and I think he did a great job trying to stay focused on just that versus going down rabbit trails that he could've or maybe you would've liked to hear. #grace
She’s got an entire video about the ihop thing. This was an interview & I think it would have taken a lot of time do dive into that plus it’s not their place to call that out. No one condones what happened except unfortunately the perpetrator evidently since he hasn’t publicly repented.
If one can't stop repeatedly sinning..there almost a certainty that there is demon influence and deliverance is needed
@AdamFontenetIagree with Wandaray.
Thanks for making the video. First major red flag other words big famous worship leader. It’s frightening actually. May God bless you.
I remember Corey and the Student Awakening with Allen Hood and others. Wrecked me night after night. The worship was so pure and deep, and the teachings, it all made me so hungry for God. Love this beautifully raw and honest podcast. The fact that Corey chose to raise his family over money, fame, and sold out arenas. My Lord. That’s what is missing from their generation and those kids are going to be world changers because their dad chose them over everything else. I think the fruit of his humble choices is going to show up in the kids, and them being solid and grounded in family and truth.
This was awesome. The honesty was very refreshing. Never felt like talking points. So much to learn from this conversation. We need more like it.
Such an honest and heartfelt interview.
Thank you both for being authentic and willing to be open to criticism and well as praise. This interview touched my heart with such wisdom and grace.
God Bless
I don't know if you will ever see this, but WOW! This discussion was way more than I expected to get out of it! One of my all time favorite worship songs is Reckless Love, and I literally cry every single time. And just listening to all the flack you received, my heart really understands. The church has its issues for sure. I grew up in the church with a pastor as a father, and I watched the church terrorize my family for living in obedience and following His direction. And so I get that feeling. And then when I heard your story about how you chose your family over more money and fame, etc, and just a little over 2 months ago, my husband walked away from a job (for very different reasons) to protect and heal our family as well in obedience to God. He still doesn't have a job right now, but your story encouraged me that doing the right thing may not look like we expect, but we can count on God leading us, protecting us, and guiding us. He will be there through it all. Thank you for that encouragement. I just started bawling as you talked about that because it was a God moment for me to hear that. Thank you for that!
This was wonderful! I love Cory Asbury, I've played "Reckless Love" during Worship, and I always share the story behind the song, and the Scripture!
We lived in Colorado Springs and attended New Life when you began leading worship there…the day the lights and electrical things didn’t work, and you played your guitar and lead worship was so amazing….my husband and I looked at each other and said, that was the best worship service we had there….there is something to keeping it simple. Your songs have really blessed me and make me think of my own sons, as if they were written just for them….and praying the Lord will get a hold of them.❤ God bless you Cory!!
I appreciate this interview but I feel on the sin thing, when you have the Holy Ghost dwelling within you, you can resist sin. We make mistakes and there is grace for that, but we don’t have to live in perpetual sin when you are filled with the Holy Ghost and the word of God.
Amen! there is no gray area
@@cchico41 that’s why there is deliverance ministry as well so people can stay free.
Exactly! You should check out Andrew Wommack - he has some great teaching on this!
Yes we can’t live in practiced sin… with the Holy Spirit living in us.. should lead to repentance!
@@elloradiehlI agree with you in the first comment but I disagree with the deliverance. You don’t need to go to a deliverance team or ministry to “stay free”. You are free. The Holy Spirit lives in you. Deliverance is for people that have not accepted Christ as their savior
Thank you, Cory - and Rita for sharing this enlightening and sobering conversation with us.
This hits. Thank you, Cory for your honesty.
This was absolutely life changing for me to hear. The struggles he has and how real he is about it. And how instead of pointing fingers he said let's love with grace Gods grace where people are at let him do the rest. I am in recovery from a drug addiction I have 7 years clean. When I heard this and reckless love and how God loves us right where we're at. It was a struggle cause your past haunts u if u let it. But him telling of his grace and mercy us as humans want to sometimes keep holding our sins to us that God has already forgiven. Thank u Cory for your realness and staying who u are to us
I appreciate this discussion, grace and truth go hand and hand. I draw the line at SA of a minor, forgiveness is absolute but qualification to lead is a much higher standard. Thank you for being willing to address difficult topics Rita and Cory
Cory your talent is unparalleled and your humble. Your family is lucky to have you. What more is there 🙏
“Stay cleaning the toilets, stay stacking the chairs,” YES, Amen!!!
Such a good conversation to listen in on today. “We are not going to change the world with our opinions. We are going to change the world with our art.” Dying to self has to include dying to my right to have an opinion. Paul put it best, "...make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, mind your own business, and keep your hands busy in your work." To Cory's point on Jesus' kindness, it was Brennan Manning's book, The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus, that began healing my perception of God. My heart's cry is: Father, purge me of anything that distorts my perception of You.
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I love you man! The man God made you. Truly encouraging, honest and real. The church needs this, the world needs this from the church. Oh Christ be magnified....
Cory, Now is a great time to write. You have name recognition that you can break through at any moment.
The songs the Lord has given you have been a blessing to me. Thank you for your obedience to God, Cory.
"Winning doesn't mean we outgrowing our need for grace!" That was some amazing Godly wisdom that we all need to get deep in our hearts! Thank you Cory!!
Amen!!! :))
I don’t get it. Sorry I have ADHD
Such a beautiful, vulnerable and encouraging conversation!! Thank you for this! ❤😭🙌
I am liking this interview overall, but I have a lot more expectations for sanctification in a mature believer’s walk, and we absolutely need to be clear and hold the line about the requirements about pastor & elder leadership. You both talk like “nobody know or nobody gets to decide.” Actually that’s bull too because the Bible is abundantly clear about the requirements of leadership, and Mike Bickle, Carl Lentz, Robert Morris, what have you are biblically disqualified from church leadership, and there is profound pastoral safety for the flock of Christ in that recognition and acknowledgment.
Exactly. There is nothing more off putting to someone seeking God, than to see and experience abusers and liars in leadership. Repentance/salvation of the fallen is between the fallen and God. Restoration to leadership is not appropriate for those that have fallen so far, it is an abomination to the name of Christ
Whats your favorite book in the bible? Just curious...?
You are correct. The Bible is explicitly clear about the qualifications for the role of a pastor, and those who do not meet those qualifications should not be put in a place of authority. Those who abuse that role should not be allowed to remain in a place of authority And power over people. People like carl Letz, Robert Morris, Mike Bickel, and Mike Pilavachi of soul survivor in the UK who abused hundreds of boys, including Worship Leader Matt Redman must face accountability and should not be allowed to be in ministry. They must be held accountable. There is a higher standard for pastors, and they will be judged much more harshly.
Who has the authority to disqualify but God?
@renee1507 biblically?
What a beautiful conversation. I’m sitting here recovering from neck surgery and realizing that I am addicted to pain killers for the 2nd time in my life and feeling afraid. Then this video shows up on my UA-cam recommendations and I am reminded of the grace, kindness and RECKLESS love of Jesus. Now, instead of feeling sad and afraid, I’m filled with hope and the realization that God brought me through this before and He will do it again. Thank you both so much for all that you do. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you’re not “the right kind of Christian” or that you’re not making a difference, because you both have made a huge difference in my life today. 🙌🏻💙🙏🏻
god loves you through all the pain
bless you , take one day at a time , praying for you
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Two faces
.nice name for a song!
@@dankasper5104 2 faces?
Thanks for this! Responding to around 45min. Cory, you are a leader. For so many people you teach them the Word of God and they have little other exposure. Thanks for your honesty and openness. We rarely get this view of well-known worship leaders' personal journeys.
Cory, my parents did the same thing to me to get me to IHOPKC. Played on worship teams in the PR. Actually went to your house with my one thing internship for dinner with your wife and Matt Gilman, we had chipotle and I made Matt a version of his hair made out of the chipotle tin foil lol. My life was captured by Jesus in “Burn” class too. I played coffee shops and shows everywhere too living in sin. Love to connect again. Literally your story is my story.
Cory thank u I was really struggling with all that's gone down at Ihop as it was foundational in my story . Thank u for reminding me what God did not to throw baby out with bathwater . I met you ihop London 2011
I don’t know anything about your past, but you’re so uplifting and I absolutely think you’re so gifted and you’re exactly where you need to be. Thanks for being Cory Asbury.❤
That was me, too. I was raised in church, but when God stepped in me the same I cried I still cry 😢 I love the Lord
This was such a life giving podcast. Being honest, asking good questions and being willing to think about things differently than we may have originally, all good take aways. From Grand Rapids to both of you, keep crushing it.
I appreciate the honesty in Cory’s journey and his overall stance too: it speaks volumes to where I’m at in life. Thank you, Cory. And thank you Rita, for hosting him within your podcast space. 🙌🏿✨
I love the genuineness of this interview. Thank you for choosing your family Cory. I’ve been in that season before. I heard from the Lord to step down, yet I ignored. I ended up getting demoted because the grace had left. I wonder if you hadn’t listened to God and taken that year off, what craziness might have happened. Possibly, something could have taken you down or caused you to stumble. So glad that you chose to obey. Your family being intact is the reward.
Hope that makes sense lol.
There is power in the gospel. Love the grace and love of God clearly shared in this post
I love how Rita has become the white, Christian Oprah. These interviews are saving lives.
Woah! Saving lives. 😢
Wow! @jacobH.Cauley May God change your heart.
Dear Sister, we value you as a gift in the body of Christ.
Please don't call her the white opera. Opera not good for people. She's not a follower of God
How so
This authenticity is SO refreshing!! Thank you for sharing your heart.
Honestly, I loved this very real interview. The ease of being imperfectly authentic was delighting to my heart. I mean that about both of you.
Oh my! Mr. Asbury-not sure what you experienced, but Redding is my home; I love it so much. I love it for the beauty around it, and for what God has in store for this place. Some people use the name Redding interchangeably with a certain ministry; rest assured Redding is so much more. Please come for another visit so I can show you around.
Been so blessed by your worship over the years. And when you mention to the people on your worship team I realized how blessed by theirs as well.
Such a real conversation! Yes! I must agree your songs allowed me to open up to a kind Father and not one who was always shaking his finger at me and saying you shouldn’t have done that! More songs please!!!
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Admitting to only reading partial of Gods word and reading only the "grace and love" portion... shows the obstructed view of God many have.
2 Timothy 3:16 "ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."
Its not "church politics" its Gods word.
And respectfully, you do not just write songs for the church. You are a platformed worship "Leader".
Love requires truth and grace. Not just grace. A good father disciplines his children.
Its out of love i say this. I dont believe you're a heretic, everyones learning as they go but i do challenge you to read the full word of God and remember the only true power is through the gospel of Jesus Christ, not the eloquence of words or even your art.
Romans 1:16
It's encouraging to see Cory is a regular guy with real problems, just like the rest of us.
Yah. Punching holes in walls.
@@mac8179 I'm sure more people have done that than would ever admit
I wish I had never done a dive week 11/12 years ago. I watched this with an elevated heart rate to try and be open and seek healing from the Lord yet again and I do so appreciate Cory. I pray God will finish healing my heart and one day I’ll be able to write songs again. There’s nothing like writing. I did not leave encouraged. The Lord knows and just maybe He will reopen my heart and I’ll be able to write again. I don’t know.
I so appreciate Cory sharing his testimony and heart here. ❤🎉
Thank you Cory! It was so good to hear the rawness of your story. I love Reckless Love. I reminds me of how much He loves me!❤
Really walked away with some real good nuggets. Mr.Cory, I have enjoyed your music, your blues voice but thought you were a bit of a loose cannon. You're not shy! This is the 1st time I've listened to your conversation. I love how your Authentic Saved Self wasn't sacchrined over to be a man-pleaser. You do have fire in your belly but your honesty, and Grace for yourself and others is clear. And, I am struggling with my belief that I'm not being treated fairly or good in this particular season of my life. I have to daily remind myself not to be discouraged and walk away from the thing I'm doing. I heard your words: being hidden is better than recognition ie being seemingly overlooked when one is using a## to get a job done.....I will now appreciate that particular move of God on my behalf.
Thank you!
That was beautiful. The honesty of this conversation is powerful. We need so much more of that in the body of Christ. Thank you Rita and Corey. Beautiful!!
Cory lead worship and spoke at my church’s youth group retreat in the mountains of NM when I was 14..which is 13 years ago. I still remember how I felt when God met me with his kindness. Funny how God uses strangers to make such big impacts. 🙌🏻
It is His kindness that leads us to repentance
This was a great conversation and I’m so thankful that we serve a loving God that gives us grace. We are human and make mistakes that cause people to look down on us. But not God. He can’t wait for us to pick up the pieces and run back into his arms and honor him with our love. He gave us love first. Not judgement.
I appreciate you both Rita and Cory. The questions and answers have been so helpful to me.
Cory thanks for coming on. I listened to your music when I came into full-time ministry 12 years ago and still love Jesus today, though I no longer work for a church. It is so encouraging to hear someone like you with humbleness and a heart for the Lord. In the last 12 years I’ve seen others turn from the Lord and speak so negatively about church. Maybe this is how it has always gone historically and Im just old enough to perceive it. Thank you Rita, excited to see more of your content. Subscribed.
This video came up in my feed and I’m so grateful. Appreciate you both!
What a heart this guys is! Thanks!
Loved learning more about you and how God has been moving in your life throughout the years. Praying for you and your family! Love your voice and your music and most importantly, your humility and authenticity! It's refreshing!
Rita, Thank you so much for hosting Cory Asbury!! ❤️ Great podcast! Cory, there's a UA-cam video of you explaining why you wrote Reckless Love... it was so eloquent. I am shocked that that song (and you) received anything but kudos for being the pen behind that song. The church needed it. My family needed it. I was so blessed by this conversation! Thank you for both of your openness...
My son sings Kind with all of his little heart , he is only five . Thank you for showing him with this song that he is kind and faithful even when life is rough . Thank you for the amazing times in that prayer room too,they are still marking us.
Such a beautiful conversation and very purely illustrating God's love 🥰
I watched this from beginning to end. There were a lot of good points from a humanist outlook. My main concern is how much new age teaching is affecting modern day “Worship Leaders”. I pray that the Lord would open the eyes of the blind. 🙏🏼❤️
I needed this. So many little things that were said just the side note things that hit me in a real real way. Thank you both.
"...leaves the ninety-nine..." Had me hooked at that line in the song. Reckless shepherding, no doubt. Led a Lenten devotional based on that song.
“Stay cleaning the toilets, and stacking the chairs. It’s the stuff that gets us the crowns.” That resonates. Desiring the platform is never the goal and when that’s the hearts desire it will lead to bad places.
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Cory, I'm a 67 year old praise leader. I totally get you and get it. I've been there. Man, we could kick back in a couple of chairs by the pond and make music and just hang with a Tupperware glass of ice tea. Well, Id rather have a Coke. Hate Ice tea.... I love ya man. Keep making music.
Gosh I really LOVE Cory’s honesty! This is a great interview.
Fun fact - The last song Cory played on his last set at IHOP was Rita’s song You Are Still Holy
Thanks Rita for having Cory on. God bless you guys!
Wow. Thanks for this interview. I laughed way more than I anticipated, because it resonated so much. The beauty of authenticity minus pretense brought my heart so much satisfaction. Thank you!
What an AMAZING discussion! Love you Cory and I'm a new fan of Rita's now! This really was awesome.
I doubt you guys will see this but I’m going to type it anyway - both of your music was around in my early and formative years of being a Christian. Your knowledge of God augmented and helped to form mine. Songs like “Where I Belong” and “Always Faithful”, and “All I Need,” “I Have to Believe”… I can’t express what having music from people who write from a deep well of the knowledge of God means to me to this day. Thank you both. May you experience the kindness of the Lord and a strengthening from His courage. ❤️
So encouraging!!! Love this deep conversation with honesty and wise words about grace. Thanks from Switzerland. Let’s go on brother and sister on our march with Jesus😍be blessed!
Love this interview - I am so thankful that JESUS LOVES THE HELL OUT OF US ALL!!!
Reckless Love is exactly what I needed at the time. I was in shambles
Cory you struck a huge nerve in me when you said you didn't want to preach to the choir, but you'd rather sing about the grace of God to those who need to hear it. I love that. I sometimes wish I had the gift of evangelism "the standard way". But it comes out of my mouth all awkward unless I'm speaking about God's grace then it's effortless and filled with pure confidence. Yes, yes, yes, relate to those who need to hear that message of yours 💕💕💕💕
Fantastic interviewer!!!. Asbury is legit Christian!. Music industry is a slippery slope and some christian musicians are getting caught up in it. Huge sacrifice that Cory chose his family over a the money and flashy life. Well done!. Unraveling is the sountrack in my chapter right now. Whether its about family, church, marriage and the tearing town and rebuilding, reconstruction is happening right now but this time on the right foundation. It should feel scary but honestly its a relief. No agendas just recognizing where I'm at in these areas right now. Cant wait to see the finished plan Jesus has in store!
I always just assumed that with fame came greater opportunities and that your life would be hunky dory, but there's real sacrifice to attain those riches -- even with a song like "Reckless Love." I think the cool thing about Cory is that he's himself (which is what tons of ppl crave -- incl. myself growing up in the church) and still loves Jesus. The way he found Jesus should be a model for how we introduce others to Jesus. Instead of being afraid of people in their sin and brokenness, maybe that's exactly where they need to find him. And we don't have to be perfect to be loved by God.
Reckless is the reminder of are you willing to give it all up comfortably where you are.
I hope the blessing is 10 fold ahead, for all of you too.
Is your brother just needs to grow up and watch his mouth because he wants to cuss whole time but he’s not doing it and using the letter F so as the scripture says if it’s in your in your heart. That’s what’s coming out of your heart dude. I hear all the other nice things you’re saying. I know we all see words we shouldn’t say, but you’re actually on a podcast saying that you speak from and for Jesus and that God talks to you. I don’t say it again you need to grow up or maybe that’s just too mean.
Cory, my parents did the same thing to me to get me to IHOPKC. Played on worship teams in the PR. Actually went to your house with my one thing internship for dinner with your wife and Matt Gilman, we had chipotle and I made Matt a version of his hair made out of the chipotle tin foil lol. My life was captured by Jesus in “Burn” class too. I played coffee shops and shows everywhere too living in sin. Love to connect again
Hey MI is amazing. Lived there most of my life but recently moved to AR. I wish I lived in SC or NC. Gorgeous places. This is a great eye opener and real life. Thanks for sharing
I loved this conversation. There is one very important aspect that I would love to see brought into it: Deliverance ministry. Before the last bit of conversation, I could tell that anger is an issue with Cory, that is why the curse words emerge. There is an element of bitterness behind it.
I really really loved this conversation but deliverance from spirits of rage, anger, bitterness, rejection, hurt, etc. Is a vital need. The Church has neglected it for a long while. If you see this Cory, hit me up. I would love to pray with you. God bless you, bro.
Our family used to visit IHOPKC 3-4 times/year between 2005-2012, and I always loved being in the Prayer Room during Cory's sets. Really fun to hear him on your podcast! I can relate to his story about living a "double life" as a teenager, growing up in a Christian home myself and struggling through living under legalism but not realizing it back then.
Your question at the end, "what do I burn for?" was so timely. I burn for wanting people to feel seen, known, safe and loved. Wanting authentic relationships and providing safe community burn within me. I recognize that my attack is the feelings/fear of being unseen and unknown, of no value, not worth anyone's time and attention (I'm learning to recognize these things five years out of an emotionally and spiritually abusive marriage of nearly 30 years).
I sincerely appreciate you asking this question in this episode, Rita, because it caused me to write it down and see the strength in that burning. I see how it fuels my desire to communicate those feelings when I sing & worship, when I lead my home group, when I'm doing my job in my church's care ministries ... Yeah, really so good! Thank you for having real and honest conversations! These podcasts make me want to sit down and have coffee with you!
Thank you for sharing your testimony of how you came to fall in love with God. I know God has used it in so many ways to touch others, but it brings me so much hope as a mom with a teenaged son that has turned his back on what he once claimed…..that Jesus is his Lord and Savior. Your testimony shows me that he will have his own story to share with others to bring God all the glory…..all in God’s timing. Praise God for leaving the 99 to go after that 1. Thanks again!
This was a great discussion! We’re all in process to become more like Jesus. I love your insight at the end that there is something we burn for and that is the fuel for everything we do. That’s powerful! I’m a truth bearer myself so lies love to try to come at me. I love the idea of helping my four daughters (my oldest is a songwriter herself) to discover what they burn for. 🙌
Your lyrics are so authentic, your voice, God gave you an amazing ministry. People should share with you more the impact your songs have had on their lives. The broken people in this world, adults abused as children, need to go somewhere alone, or shut the door and play your music until the hardness, the rebellionis plowed.
I am praying for a kid that I saw on facebook crying out. Walker P Inman III. Satan is keeping his huge inheritance from him and keeping him from the truth, under guard. when he really owns it all. Bound up In confusion,. How much more does satan do that to us and our inheritance in Christ. No friends, he has seen alot, literally being held captive, he has no concept of the Spirit behind it, wasting his life. so he will give up and destroy himself. He didn't get this way on his own. Only Jesus can show Him he does have a choice, there is a Savior and He is able to rescue him. ❤
Keep writing. Keep singing. Keep performing live!! It's life changing, because its real, not fake.
Great interview
Well…there are biblical qualifications for leadership and I’m really surprised in a good way about Carl’s repentance but…dude totally disqualified himself. And he knows it! There’s being unsaved and doing stupid crap then coming to Christ and being a pastor but while they’re a Christian? Nah…he shouldn’t be pastoring, but definitely in the body of Christ
Best podcast episode I’ve ever heard. God met me on here! Thank you to you both for sharing from the heart!
I loved this honest conversation, it was so moving. Thank you!
“Stay cleaning the toilets…that’s the important stuff…” yes. Reminds me of Mylon Lefevre and Broken Heart-they cleaned the toilets at their church until the went on tour, and then cleaned them again when they came home. Stay humble. This was so REAL and such truth!