Reaching For Real Life

Sean comments on the headlines of the week - Afghanistan, Haiti, Immigration in Texas, and new Mask Mandates - and if you only read the headlines then you need to stop...and "Listen" / "Be still and know that I am God".

Welcome To Podcast #100! Pastor Sean Azzaro puts some perspective on life, on the vax, and shares a refreshing perspective of a young NFL Quarterback thrust into the limelight.

Dr. Voddie Baucham joins Pastor Sean Azzaro on a Zoom Call from Zambia in Africa to talk about his national best seller Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe. it's a powerful conversation on the worldview behind the social justice movement and Critical Race Theory. There's spiritual language used like righteous and justice in the movement that sounds truthful, but under the skin are the lies. Hear this huge topic taken on from a Biblical perspective.

Sean had the honor of traveling to Indiana to speak at a family camp, and took advantage of sitting with Dr. Dennis Engbrecht of Bethel University. You'll hear from a man who devoted his whole career to higher education, and is still a believer in pursuing a formal education. And so does Sean, as River City Community Church now offers an affordable and flexible opportunity with Bethel University @ River City, plus gain practical training through ministry and business apprenticeships through BU@RC. Learn more: https://reallife.org/bu/

It's the Real Life Version of Independence Day - where we celebrate our freedoms in America... and on the heels of The Olympics the flag is being protested by more Americans since the Vietnam War. Do the protesters have a point and when did patriotism become so controversial. Pastor Sean puts everything on the table including when patriotism can become an idol. It's the good, the bad, and the ugly of patriotism.

By popular demand we present the most requested, shared, played, most humorous and commented-on podcast in The Reaching For Real Life Podcast Archives. It's Sean and Lauri interacting with each other as they talk about marriage, communication, money, and more. Enjoy! And then share with your friends and those that need to hear it too.

After celebrating Father's Day, Sean shares important life lessons on teaching leadership skills to your kids which are spoken opportunities, and also by leading by example, reflecting integrity, and leading in your home where it carries over into your workplace. And Sean is just getting started on this topic...more to come.

Reaching For Real Life Podcast listener Robert submits a "Hey Pastor Sean" question on the Trinity, before Sean bails out of the conversation to head into downtown San Antonio to do some inner city mission work with Real Life Kids Camps...a mission and vision that RCCC has been committed to for 30 years.

Sean connects the dots between Memorial Day where we know freedom isn't free, and those that lay down their lives (for their friends) for their Country - and the One who gave His Life so that we can know true freedom. That conversation evolves into the current events in Israel, and the historical events in Israel. And then Pastor Sean brings it home as we send out our new Grads away from home and shares some wise and practical advice for those grads.

Pastor Sean secures a breaking news interview with Texas Senator Donna Campbell, M.D. with the announcement that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law The Heartbeat Bill that bans abortions if a heartbeat is detected which may be as soon as six weeks into a pregnancy. Other important passing legislation include SB 9 - The Abortion Trigger Bill and the HB 1239 Freedom To Worship Act. God Bless Texas.

In Sean's most recent sermon he addressed some moral issues from a Biblical perspective and there were a few more "amens" and "great message Pastor Sean" after it was over...however... an email was sent by an offended member who didn't think politics belonged in the pulpit. So which is it? And in the "Hey Pastor Sean" segment another fun one - "White Christian Nationalism" - is this a "thing"?

Pastor Sean raps with Jonathan & Lauren Shepherd about a new ministry that combines offering coffee and displaying art from local talent to create community and more specifically conversations that lead to the Creator. Their mission is to be "the fragrance of Jesus to those we welcome and serve. People are our passion, coffee is our front door, and art is our story." And in the "Hey Pastor Sean" segment, Cary asks "Why Abraham?"

After more than a year of protocols, policies, and CDC recommendations we now have hindsight. Did the masks work? Did lockdowns work? Where is the science on masks? Sean looked. Listen to this lively conversation where the bottom line is to LIVE THE REAL LIFE YOU WERE CREATED FOR! In the "Hey Pastor Sean" segment, Sean fields the apologetics question of Creation...seven days or seven million years.

On the eve of their performance, Pastor Sean Azzaro chats with Mark Hall - leader of Casting Crowns, who also is a youth pastor at his home church in Atlanta. Casting Crowns will be on the campus of River City Community Church on April 29th in a Drive In Style Concert - enjoy the show from the flatbed of your truck while Casting Crown plays from their big truck. Sean and Mark talks about staying connected to the local church, and fear...which is something Mark Hall has dealt with Kidney Cancer...in fact the interview takes place while he's at the doctors office. A great conversation. In the "Ask Pastor Sean" segment, Sean is asked about guitars, and "is there such a thing as a Christian Plumber".

Sean takes a Biblical look at Fearless Leadership in the midst of a crisis. Joshua/Joseph come to mind...and so does leading a church in the 21st Century with a pandemic. Sean is teaching a series now call Fear Not, but in this podcast Sean talks about the critics on both sides that said when COVID broke "why are you shutting down" and the other side said "why aren't you staying shut". Leadership responds in faith, and Sean shares lessons learned. Also Sean takes another "Hey Pastor Sean" question: Can you be in a relationship with an unbeliever?

Sean introduces a new feature in the podcast called "Hey Pastor Sean..." as he replies to questions emailed to him on his Facebook Page or emailed directly to pastorsean@reallife.org - some fun, some very challenging. This episode: 18:04 - Hey Pastor Sean, does the church staff really get along and support each other. 28:01 - Hey Pastor Sean, I have a family member who is gay and getting married. I am conflicted about attending the wedding. How can I show support to them without confusing my children or dividing my family? 37:37 - Hey Pastor Sean, What does Pastor Sean do all week?

Pastor Sean chats with Ultra Runner Agatha Kerr on how she discovered how running long distances...and we're not talking about 5Ks and 10K - but 50K's and 100's of miles - the type of running that drains you physically and emotionally give Agatha the opportunity to share Christ with her fellow runners. 'Life begins outside your comfort zone." May this podcast challenge you in new ways.

Oral Roberts University, a Cinderella Story in all the March Madness...but the story the media went with was pure madness...any University that believes "like this" should be banned from the NCAA. Sounds extreme but Pastor Sean Azzaro wants to talk about it.

When Sean met Terry Linhart at a Youth For Christ event in Colorado several years ago, who knew it would be another chapter in the River City / Real Life Story of ministry and opportunity as Dr. Linhart today serves as chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Bethel University. On this radio broadcast Sean and Professor Linhart make the exciting announcement that you can attend Bethel University right hear in San Antonio/Selma/Schertz through the new "campus" at River City Community Church.

The most that most people know or think they know about St. Patrick is that he led snakes out of Ireland, or that he used the shamrock as an illustration for the Trinity...which is mostly folklore. Sean (an Irishman himself) shares a little church history with you which leads into a rich conversation on the family tree of Church Denominations - and while split after split after split, Jesus loves the Church...and so does Sean. Good stuff inside.