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Not Your Typical Church Podcast
Welcome to Not Your Typical Church Podcast with Cory Hester — a real and unfiltered space where we talk about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. I’m Pastor Cory, creative pastor at New Light Church, and around here, nothing’s off the table. Whether you’re in ministry, love the church, feel burned by it, or just trying to figure out what faith looks like in real life—you’re invited to the conversation. Expect weekly episodes packed with honest conversations, guest interviews…
Episodes
Not Your Typical Church PodcastWhen Tragedy Becomes a Testimony | NYTCP | Ep 62
What if the thing you thought would hold you back is the thing God uses to move you forward? Brandon Batten serves behind the scenes in our media room every…
Not Your Typical Church PodcastIt's Not Just for Addicts… | Celebrate Recovery | NYTCP | Ep 61
Most people hear "recovery" and think drugs, alcohol, rock bottom. But what if it's pride? People pleasing? Anxiety, shame, or a hurt you've carried for years?…
Not Your Typical Church PodcastI Let AI Edit This Episode… | NYTCP | Ep 60
How many apps are on your phone right now? How many do you actually use? If you're like me, you saw an ad, downloaded it, used it twice… and forgot it existed…



























Not Your Typical Church PodcastEaster Is This Sunday… Are You Actually Ready
Easter is the biggest Sunday of the year… but is your church actually ready? In this episode of Not Your Typical Church Podcast, we talk about what it really…


Not Your Typical Church PodcastConsistently Good Beats Occasionally Great | NYTCP | Ep 29
A few months ago, I decided I wanted to be a little more intentional and a little more accountable — not just physically, but spiritually and personally too…

Not Your Typical Church PodcastBefore They Hear You Preach, They Google You
Most churches think their front door is the sanctuary. It’s not. It’s Google. It’s your website. It’s your Facebook page. It’s your parking lot. It’s the first…
Not Your Typical Church PodcastFantasy Football, the Super Bowl & the Mission of the Church | NYTCP | Ep25
🎙️ Welcome to Not Your Typical Church Podcast with Cory Hester — real conversations about church, leadership, and everything in between. In this episode, we…





Not Your Typical Church PodcastMy Next 40 Years | Lessons Learned, Goals Ahead & Why the Best Is Still Coming | NYTCP EP 19
🎙️ 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…




Not Your Typical Church PodcastWhy Gratitude Changes Everything | Not Your Typical Church Podcast | Episode #14
🎙️ Welcome to *Not Your Typical Church Podcast* with Pastor Cory — a place for real conversations about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. 🔔…
Not Your Typical Church PodcastLeveraging Christmas to Reach Our One More | Not Your Typical Church Podcast | Episode #13
🎙️ Welcome to *Not Your Typical Church Podcast* with Pastor Cory — a place for real conversations about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. 🔔…
Not Your Typical Church PodcastWhy Kids Ministry Isn't Daycare
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…
Not Your Typical Church PodcastWhy Kids Ministry Changes Everything
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…
Not Your Typical Church PodcastTrunk or Treat, Beast Fest & Bible Banter
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…

Not Your Typical Church PodcastBehind the Keys: Pastor Steve’s Musical Journey
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…
Not Your Typical Church PodcastFaith in Full Camo: Hidden Blessings Revealed
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…
Not Your Typical Church PodcastChristianese
🎙️ Welcome to *Not Your Typical Church Podcast* with Pastor Cory — a place for real conversations about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. 🔔…
Not Your Typical Church PodcastWhat Lit our Fire @ CLS 2025
🎙️ Welcome to *Not Your Typical Church Podcast* with Pastor Cory — a place for real conversations about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. 🔔…

Not Your Typical Church PodcastMeet My Cohost?...maybe
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…
Not Your Typical Church PodcastWhy I Still I Love The Church
🎙️ Welcome to Not Your Typical Church Podcast with Pastor Cory — a place for real conversations about church, life, leadership, and everything in between. In…