Reaching For Real Life

Dr. Sean McDowell is an associate professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University - author/co-author of several must have books including Evidence The Demands a Verdict, and Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships in a Confused Culture...oh yeah, he's also related to some guy named Josh McDowell. Enjoy this rich conversation between two Seans that will encourage you with great hope for tomorrow...just get equipped.

Gov. Abbott in Texas lifts the mask mandate on Texas Independence Day, and Sean has one message for all - "get off the couch" - which is the SIV version of saying "get back to church". And Pastor Sean also shares his perspective on the disturbing report on the man Ravi Zacharias and where we should always place our focus.

After sharing some life perspective on Sean entering his 60th year on Earth, Pastor Willie Mayfield joins the podcast. Willie is one of the leaders of the Real Life Christian Assistance Ministry at River City Community Church. After a week of below freezing temps in San Antonio, thousands of families had no access to power or water, and pantries were running bare...but God... Listen to what happened.

Texageddon - The Ice and Snow Storm of 2021 and COVID doesn't stop The Reaching For Real Life Podcast with Sean Azzaro! Sean shares from his iced-in bunker the good news that you are not alone, and comments on the recent win for religious liberty from the Supreme Court. And in the middle Sean talks about being prepared in case you're in a place where you get "cancelled" like our brother Max Lucado recently found himself with the National Cathedral in DC.

After a quick update on the Amphitheatre now known as The Real Life Center For The Performing Arts and a big announcement Sean shares a real time lesson in leadership witnessed in this years Super Bowl, and in recognition of Black History Month, Pastor Sean reminds us that Black History Month is our history because its American History. Great insight, practical wisdom, and lots of laughs along the way as usual.

Rough year for the kids at school - you know it's time for a change - and maybe you're considering making the move to go private with a Christian Worldview. Montie Mansur - Principal of River City Believers Academy and Assistant Principle Jennifer Conant cover it all with Pastor Sean Azzaro in a information packed podcast.

Campus Operations Director George Ebarb pops on to the podcast with an update on the cool things coming in 2021 to the Real Life Center For The Performing Arts (formerly the Verizon Amphitheatre ) including #ForKingAndCountry and another surprise concert. Plus Pastor Sean recognizes the recent Sanctity of Human Life week and reminds us to speak the truth in love.

Attention Foreigners and Strangers...(that's you Believers). Recorded on the eve of the Inauguration - on President Trumps last day in office, Pastor Sean has a message based on the Word of God for those wondering if we're on the eve of an uprising, Put a marker in Romans 13 and one of those Peters, as the next call to action is to not take up arms but to "do good."

Riots at the Capitol, Trump boycotted from Twitter, Trump boycotting the Inauguration, one week left of Presidency and Congress is pushing for impeachment...what in the wide, wide world of sports is a going on here? Pastor Sean Azzaro (930AM The Answer San Antonio) calls on the always level and quick-witted Mark Davis of The Mark Davis Show in Dallas Texas (660AM The Answer Dallas) who says the first priority is prayer which is how he starts every one of his daily programs. Enjoy the conversation.

Goals for 2021: How can I make myself a better person in 2021 - read the Word. How can I hear the Voice of God - read the Word. How can I find God's will for my life - read the Word. How can I grow in maturity in my faith - read the Word. Where do I start? Pastor Sean has a plan - it's to read the Word - inside this podcast Sean talks about his rhythm in reading the Word and shares the tools on how to do wisely. That Bible reading plan is at www.reallife.org

After missing a week of the podcast, the mystery is solved when Sean reveals he caught the COVID - and 2 weeks before Christmas no less. How bad was it? Was it as horrible as the media says or was it a nothing-burger. Everybody's experience is different - but Sean says one thing remains the same. Enjoy his great story - plus stick around for the pre-show smack after the podcast.

Despite election drama lows and new spikes in COVID, Religious Freedom and Liberty score a big win in the Supreme Court. Pastor Sean talks about the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn vs. Andrew Cuomo case, plus how blessed we are to live in Texas. And oh by the way, in the midst of all this...unto us a Child is given...who is Christ the Lord. And listen to end on how you can win an autographed copy of A Pilgrims Guide To The Spirit Filled Life by Sean Azzaro.

Sean Azzaro has been on the radio circuit doing interviews promoting his debut book "A Pilgrims Guide To The Spirit Fill Life", and had an especially good experience on Very Bold Radio with Steve Teel of Very Bold Ministries and the Peanut Butter Bowl (listen to Reaching For Real Life Podcast #247). Enjoy!

After a short celebration of the Audible release of The Pilgrim's Guide to the Spirit Filled Life, Pastor Sean digs deep into the spiritual importance of gratitude during this special week of Thanksgiving, despite the headlines, the cancel culture, who won or lost the race, and who starts as quarterback for the Bears. Plus there's a hidden bonus track on this podcast.

If "It's the Economy, Stupid" then what will the next administration do with it? Will repealing the tax cuts help or hurt? GDP / The Stock Market - How does it really work and why does it matter? Pastor Sean called upon Dr. Ann Gillette, Professor of Economics at Kennesaw State University to answer these questions and more. Probably the most intelligent conversation ever on The Reaching for Real Life Podcast with a reminder that God is your provider.

What a week! COVID is worse, and yet the media announced a new vaccine. We elected a Present...but yet ONLY the media has announced that! The week continues...and Pastor Sean announces a bigger headline and the bottom line - In Psalms 2 God says "I have installed MY KING upon Zion, my Holy Mountain." Enjoy this episode with some inspirational smack.

"The problem is not systemic racism, the problem is systemic guilt." - Dr. Shelby Steele as heard on The Reaching For Real Life Radio Show and Podcast. Dr. Shelby Steele is the author of "White Guilt" and is featured in the documentary "What Killed Michael Brown?" and is masterfully and beautifully directed by Eli Steele - now streaming on Amazon. Sean Azzaro leads the conversation full of wisdom and possibly some revelations from Dr. Steele's experiences growing up in the 50s and 60s. Another powerful podcast.

Quiz Time: Can you bring "Christmas" cookies to your kid's school? If you child is taking classes in your own home on the computer, are you allowed to listen? Is the Holocaust mentioned in today's history books? Do you know what your children are being taught? What are your rights as parents? The answer to these and others are answered by Sean's special guest Ken Mercer who has represented you on the platform of Family, Faith, and Freedom on the Texas Board of Education for the last 14 years. Extra credit: listen to the end for a cool announcement.

After an update on the Real Life Amphitheatre, and the 1 Corinthians teaching series Pastor Sean is leading on Sundays, Sean turns the tables and interviews co-host Baron Wiley - now the Steward of Boerne Radio 103.9FM in Boerne Texas. It's a story of God's faithfulness after years of training for such a time as this. We hope this inspires you to trust God as He's guiding your own story for His Glory. (Listing to Reaching For Real Life Radio with Pastor Sean Azzaro every Sunday at 11:30am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM and AM1500)

Last Sunday at River City Community Church Pastor Sean Azzaro took 5 minutes before his main message and talked about the responsibility of voting and the stewardship of that vote. 5 minutes was not enough...welcome to a very real Reaching For Real Life Podcast. Spoiler Alert: #ReligiousLiberty, #LawAndOrder, #ProLife