Reaching For Real Life

After some opening Presidential Debate Smack and a reminder that our Hope is built on nothing less..., Sean Azzaro welcomes Steve Teel - YP @ River City New Braunfels and founder of The Peanut Butter Bowl. Steve created Very Bold Ministries to help 1000's of San Antonio kids find peanut butter in their pantry when there's no free or discounted lunch program on the weekends or when there's no school. Last year 14,128 jars were donated at High School rivalry football games. Pretty epic. Time to do it again. www.PeanuteButterBowl.com

If you listened a few weeks ago to Pastor Sean's special conversation with Sonny Melendrez, then you'll really enjoy this one as Sonny then invited Sean to be on The Sonny Melendrez Show (www.sonnyradio.com). Sonny digs deep into the history of Sean's family, plus you'll hear the miracle story of how the Lord provided for River City Community Church, and living a Spirit Filled Life.

Big News! River City Community Church is planting a new church in San Marcos, Texas and leading the way is Ryan Azzaro (Worship Pastor, Teaching Pastor, former Youth Pastor, former Facilities Weed-eater). Ryan also happens to be Pastor Sean Azzaro's son as Ryan shares about God's perfect timing when at an earlier age he thought pastoring was for "chumps." Lessons learned inside here - now watch what happens next when you know you're called.

After Sean breaks the big news of new church plant from River City, Pastor Stuart Perryman of Agape Christian Church joins the conversation. Pastor Stuart had the vision to unite SA Pastors in this election season to keep our eyes on Jesus, to preach Jesus and Him crucified...it's about the Gospel. Sean goes over a document created for city pastors and leaders with 10 important points in this vision for Unity. You can find it and more on the Facebook page: The Christian Leadership of San Antonio.

How about some good ol' (free) marriage counseling from both Sean and Lauri Azzaro as this time we hear things from Lauri's perspective when it comes to all the hot topics: (3:00) - Communication - Conflict Resolution (10:17) - Money (15:13) - Spiritual Life in Marriage (21:25) - Honoring Your Spouse and Your Parents (23:31) - Best Advice A lot of love and a lot of laughs in this one!

So Sonny Melendrez was the guy who encouraged Pastor Sean to record A Pilgrims Guide To The Spirit Filled Life for Audible (due out soon)...and oh yeah, Sonny is a special guy himself. (Twice named Billboard Magazine's Radio Personality of the Year, Texas Radio Hall of Fame, and in the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame in the Top 100 Radio Personalities of All Time exhibit) Sean and Sonny share the importance of gratitude, joy, and enthusiasm in your daily life.

This is a fun one! Sean is in mandatory evacuation mode fleeing Galveston, Texas as Hurricane Laura approaches...cutting short the celebration of 33 years of wedded bliss with Lauri. Hear Sean reflect on those years with practical advice on servant leadership, spiritual leadership in the home, and even shares the secret to unity in your marriage.

Sean Azzaro talks with the nationally syndicated radio host, and author Todd Starnes about his 2019 book called Culture Jihad. Sean calls the book practically prophetic in it's descriptions of civil unrest, destruction of history, art, and literature, and the deliberate attacks on religious liberty. Todd Starnes also shares his faith and the hope we still have if good Christians do what three Hebrews did back in Daniel's day. You can find Culture Jihad: How To Stop The Left From Killing A Nation at www.ToddStarnes.com

After reminiscing on 33 years of leading in ministry, Pastor Sean says it's time to celebrate some good news! Good news in the church with people meeting again in corporate worship, good news with the State of Texas as COVID cases are coming down, our hospitals are not overrun, and of course the Good News that comes from our Savior. This is a fun one...enjoy!

Attention Parents! A podcast just for you, especially when you may be spending more time with your kids in this season. Sean reminds you of the awesome job you have shaping the future...through your children. A landscaper asked him "when is the perfect time to plant a tree?" - The answer is not "in the fall." It's "20 years ago". Some great advice in here on taking care of your young sprouts. Enjoy!

Pastor Sean recently shared a powerful video that has been viewed over 47 million times. It's Pastor Alex Bryant (a Black Man) with his wife Angela (a White Woman) who says "I have no words but I will not be silent" - as they silently share a message using words on pages he holds up as each of their five children join them. The final call is to Let's Start Again. Another great session of dialog and a day closer to unity through the love of Jesus.

Sean confesses as a young man in ministry he was frustrated by the idea of "being Holy" on his own compared to Jesus because...well...he was Jesus...but Peter summed it up with “...do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy’.” This conversation will encourage you to listen for His voice, and to live the Spirit-filled life.

More #RealTalk with Pastor Sean Azzaro as he welcomes San Antonio Police Department's Public Information Officer Doug Greene who sees his position as a ministry while putting on a bullet proof vest. He knows his protection and heavenly chief is Jesus Christ. All topics are on the table: The Protests and Prayer Rallies, Black Lives Matter, Police Reform, the heavy stuff that officers deal with everyday where compassion fatigue is a real thing...and the hope of investing more in our children. San Antonio is blessed to have Officer Doug Greene serving our city. Please listen...

Sean Azzaro literally phones this one in as he dials in remotely from Camp Ya-Ya and Pops where he's the Camp Director. (Sorry, the season is sold out.) But anticipating his full plate, Sean shares a conversation he recorded the week before with his friend Seth Barnes whom he met through AIM (Adventures in Missions). Seth has a heart for young adults who especially today are trying to figure out life. Do I go to college? Do I take a gap year? Seth and Sean suggest we need to pay attention to what Jesus is saying.

Pastor Sean Azzaro has a special conversation with National Radio Host Michael Medved - bestselling author of the book God's Hand On America: Divine Providence In The Modern Era. Michael points out the pattern of happy accidents that have happened in our nation's history is still a pattern...God shed His Grace on thee. It's Podcast #232, as America turns 244 on July 4th - celebrate with gratitude.

Sean Azzaro invites Texas and San Antonio Radio Hall of Famer Trey Ware to continue the conversation on a call for media reform. Trey Ware broadcasts daily on 550 KTSA where his mission is to share the news of the day discerning truth from the fake news, and many times reminding folks who the Author of The Truth is. Listen for Trey's personal and powerful testimony.

After Sean shares some good news happening in the world and on the campus of River City Community Church, Sean noticed some media outlets conveniently cherry picking quotes to use for their agenda thereby rewriting history. With all the talk of race relations, police reform, and pandemic panic - has anyone thought to hold the press responsible? How about some Good News?

Pastor Sean digs a little deeper into understanding the current culture crisis with a reminder of Galatians 6 where it says to "bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." When you listen, stand with your brother and sister, and show the love of Christ - watch what happens. Sean also recognizes the works of Author/Pastor Tim Keller and other heroes of the faith.

Pastors and Leaders from all four corners of San Antonio met in The Real Life Amphitheater on Saturday - May 30th - for "A Cry For Justice For All" after the killing of George Floyd. Pastor Sean welcomed Trey Ware (KTSA) as the emcee and the panel also included Pastors Charles Flowers, Donte Banks, Ed Newton, Joe Morales, Ronson Hall, Mel Keys, Nico LaHood, and other leaders. Listen to Sean share the major takeaways and the hope for the church.

It made national news...lead singer of CCM band Hawk Nelson declares he no longer believes in God. Sean opens the discussion with John Thompson - the Dean of Trevecca School of Music and Worship Arts (Nashville), and founder of TrueTunes.com. "Churched" and "Un-churched" have added "De-Churched" to the label list...but let's get real. Reaching for Real Life calls for community. You'll enjoy this conversation.