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The Chosen InSight PodcastHow Long Is Too Long to Wait for a Ring?How long is too long to wait for the one you love to pop the question? In this episode of TCI, Cory and his wife, Kanisha, get real about timing, purpose, and what it means to move from dating to deciding. From real-life stories to eye-opening stats about modern Christian dating, they unpack how today’s couples are navigating love, leadership, and clarity in a culture that keeps shifting the rules. While also revisiting how they made the connection and the decision.
Because sometimes it’s not about how long you’ve been together — it’s about what you’re...
2025-11-1742 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastWhen Feeling Replaces Scripture: Rethinking PentecostalismIn this episode Cory explains an Instagram story that sparked a deeper look into being raised Pentecostal. He combines personal memories, historical context (from Parham to the Azusa Street Revival), and a call to use proper hermeneutics to distinguish description from prescription in Scripture.
The conversation covers experiences with speaking in tongues, the movement’s origins, the dangers of privileging feeling over the assurance of God’s Word, and an appeal to critical thinking and returning to scripture.
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2025-10-2046 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastAre You Worshiping Your Parent's God?Could it be true that we worship our fathers God more than the God of the bible? Is it rude to question God? What if the scriptures actually encouraged us to do the very thing our parents or loved ones shun us away from? In this episode, Cory converses about these questions and provides some feedback that brings clarity to a confusing topic.
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2025-09-0233 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastWHAT IS 'THE CHOSEN INSIGHT' ?Welcome to another episode of 'The Chosen Insight', where we delve into the pressing questions of faith, salvation, and spirituality. From why God allows suffering to whether material abundance is a sign of faith, we tackle the big questions head-on. As we approach the one-year anniversary of this podcast, host Cory Brookins shares personal stories and insights, hoping to strike a balance in the conversation about what it means to be a believer.
Join us as we discuss the nuances of living a life of faith amidst doubts and uncertainties, aiming to provide clarity and understanding. Whether y...
2025-07-3032 min
The Real Estate Girls PodcastEpisode 5 - Beyond the Surface: The Art of Home InspectionsCory Brookins, owner of Five Star Inspections, joins us to talk about what really goes on behind the scenes of a home inspection—from thermal imaging and wild attic finds to the impact of Hurricane Michael and lessons from Florida State football. Insightful, practical, and often funny, this episode is a must for buyers, agents, and curious homeowners alike.
2025-06-201h 04The Chosen InSight PodcastUNLOCKING CONVERSATIONAL BALANCE: ARE YOU A MOMENT SNATCHER?In this enlightening episode of "The Chosen Insight," Cory delves into the concept of "moment snatchers," individuals who unintentionally dominate conversations by redirecting topics back to themselves. Cory explores the professional term "conversational narcissist," shedding light on how this behavior often goes unnoticed yet affects interpersonal relationships.
Drawing fascinating parallels, Cory relates this conversational phenomenon to biblical interpretations, comparing modern-day conversational habits to the vital exegesis vs. eisegesis debate in scriptural reading. He explains how misinterpretations can occur when personal biases lead scriptural insights astray, emphasizing the importance of balancing our understanding both in conversation and spiritual...
2025-06-0942 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastTHE HARDEST STEPI had the privilege of being the guest speaker at my alma mater Kennedy-King College. I was asked to speak before the students and their family at their annual student showcase. I spoke to them about my journey into working in the television industry and I wanted to leave them with three principles that I believe will not only help them in their journey into the media world but that can also serve as key principles they can apply in life.
Although time did not allow me to elaborate on each one, I was inspired t...
2025-05-0538 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastIs It Really God's Will?Do we want the will of God for our lives or do we tell God what we want in hopes that it matches up with his will? There is a nuance here but do Christians recognize it?
On this episode of TCI, we're conversing about a heretical statement made by a popular gospel artist about the will of God that believers are seemingly embracing without possibly knowing it.
Also, we are beginning to include the SOTD (Scent of the Day) in our episodes. The SOTD on today's episode is a combination of t...
2025-04-0731 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastIs God's Will What I Really Want?Do we want the will of God for our lives or do we tell God what we want in hopes that it is according to His will? There is a nuance here but do most people recognize it? On this episode, we're discussing a heretical statement that was made about the will of God that believers are starting to embrace.
The SOTD is a combination of two. From the house of Escentric Molecules, I am wearing Molecules 02 and layering it with Palo Santo from the house of Cremo.
2025-04-0128 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastMy Decree and Declare Ain't Working!It sounds good to speak things into existence until what we spoke never manifested. Which begs the question; is Decreeing and Declaring really for the body of Christ? We answer this question with a biblical perspective.
2025-02-2459 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastWhy Doesn't God Forgive Satan?If God is love and doesn't desire to see anyone perish, why hasn't He included Satan? After all, He did create him. A random question but a meaningful reason that surprisingly includes you and I.
2025-01-2434 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastFaith, Is That Really What It Is? Pt.2On today's episode, we are finishing up our conversation from part 1 of 'FAITH; IS THAT REALLY WHAT IT IS?' As followers of Christ, we have been given faith as a gift, but could it be that this faith was given to us on credit? Was there an extra charge to our account? Let's hear the conclusion of the whole matter.
2024-12-1331 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastYou Smell Me?Today's episode of TCI, Cory is sharing with us how he began his journey to fragrances and how he uses it as a tool to help communicate with others. This one is worth getting your nose on!
2024-11-0124 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastFaith, Is That Really What It Is?From the word of faith/prosperity gospel to the common motivational speakers we adore, this word faith has become used in a way that might contradict its original meaning. Today on TCI, we dig into its meaning and purpose from a biblical lens.
2024-10-1830 minThe Chosen InSight PodcastAllow Me To Reintroduce MyselfOn today's episode of The Chosen InSight, we're introduced to Cory and not the cameraman/media professional.
Cory gives us an introduction to how he came into the faith and a significant life altering moment that made him question some of the teachings along the way.
2024-08-3033 min
The Chosen InSight PodcastSalvation, What's That Again?On today's episode of The Chosen InSight, we're talking about Salvation. What is it? Is it necessary for life? We answer those questions and more from a biblical perspective.
2024-08-1635 min