Reaching For Real Life

Probably one of the most candid and important conversations between two Pastors regarding Ahmaud Arbery's murder. Pastor Charles Flowers of Faith Outreach Center joins Pastor Sean at the Real Life Amphitheater in the hope and opportunity to find unity around the cross. Please listen and share...it's powerful.

After another glorious Sunday in the Real Life Amphitheater on Mother's Day as Sean honors 2 women: his late mom Ginger Azzaro, and a mom, Wanda Cooper-Jones, who lost her son Ahmaud Aubery who was murdered on February 23rd. It's another tragedy in America, an even more horrific video to watch. What's the response and opportunity for the church? How should we pray? Sean reminds us it's a sin issue...there is an answer. This is Part 1 of 2.

The gathering was not forsaken! Pastor Sean reflects on the first service in the Real Life Amphitheater (Sunday's at 10am) after 7 weeks of preaching where 2 or more cameras are gathered together. And then Sean invites your Bible Questions at pastorsean@reallife.org where in this program takes on some toughies like "How do I know the will of God vs my will?" and "What happened to those who lived before Jesus was born? Were they forgiven?" Please listen, share, review, and repeat.

Here's the Headline - Texas Governor Abbott says Church is BACK ON! Some rejoice and some say "too soon" - why? Sean Azzaro talks about what it means to River City, and the rules that apply. And to ease back in per the Governor, we must participate. Sean shares his vision for the future and also digs into a little church history...1st century stuff. Hallelujah!

The Reaching For Real Life Podcast hits the road starting and ending in Sean's backyard. We start with the floating release date of The Spirit Filled Life (available now at reachingforreallife.org) and listen for a special contest on how you can win your own copy. Then Sean rides shotgun with Pastor Willy Mayfield who oversees the Real Life Christian Assistance Ministry on their way to the Food Bank. River City Community Church is a major hub for not just giving away food, but hope. Pastor Sean then brings it home with an encouraging word on optimism and backs it up with some scriptures reminding us where our hope comes from.

After a quick update on the new release date of A Pilgrims Guide To The Spirit Filled Life (May 19th), Sean reflects on a historic Easter Sunday - lowest attendance but the highest streaming numbers ever! In fact there's a 170% increase in people clicking on faith/evangelistic content and Sean shares some ideas why. The fear of death is one, and that sting seems to go away when you experience the power of His resurrection. "The stone wasn't moved for Jesus to get out, it was moved for the witnesses to get in."

Pastor Sean (podcasting from the Azzaro home) reminds us that this faith of ours is transcendent, despite any earthly issues (diseases) - it is the "underlying reality of the Universe" - Holy Week is here...the resurrection is the most powerful thing to proclaim. Easter Sunday is coming. Let's do this! Sean also shares what he's learning as more ministry is happening in this season...serving the poor, and making disciples.

Small business owners are facing major disruption because of the national response to COVID-19. It’s putting significant pressure on owners to find new ways of doing business or face major layoffs or even bankruptcy. You'll hear from some business leaders talk about how our faith can inform us during this time. And there's good news and hope in all this too. Panel: Sean Azzaro Maggie Titterington (President, Chamber of Commerce for Schertz-Cibolo-Selma) Bill Cox, (Owner of Cox Manufacturing) Roger Harris, (Owner of Smokey Mo's Franchise) Mike McGuire (River City Community Church Associate Pastor) Baron Wiley (Believers Business League)

The world is officially in a pandemic...the fearful headlines change everyday...but one thing does not. Pastor Sean sees this time in our history, in spite of the challenges, an opportunity for the Church to do Church in a new way. There is good news...listen to this podcast and you will hear it. (...wait for it...). For updates and resources: https://RealLife.org/covid19response/

Former San Antonio District Attorney Nico LaHood joins Sean on the Real Life Conference stage with a no-apologies conversation about sharing the Gospel, defending the faith, and knowing why you believe what you believe. A lesson on being bold...buckle up. 00:00 - Spring Break Edition 04:55 - Nico LaHood's back story 06:40 - Being A Bold Advocate for Christ 11:50 - 10 Years after Starting The Men's Bible Study and The R Rated Podcast 17:00 - Apologetics - Be Prepared / Give an Answer 22:30 - The Church 26:00 - Advice on Leveraging Your Influence For The Kingdom 29:40 - Boldness vs Offensiveness 35:00 - Final Thoughts from Sean

Do you vote...do you not vote? It's Super Tuesday in South Texas so what's a Christian to do? How's a Christian to vote? Pastor Sean starts off the podcast with a recap of Discipleship Real Life Conference (which rocked by the way) before digging deep into the big issues. Keywords: Stewardship, The Law, and Religious Freedom. Sean backs it up as usual with scripture presented here now for your own research and study. Abortion - Psa 139:13-16 - "I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Religious Freedom - Prov 14:34 - "Righteousness exalts a nation." The Law - Romans 13:1 - "Submit to governing authorities." Stewardship - Gal 2:10 - "Remember the poor." Environment - Gen 2:15 - "God took man in the Garden to take care of it."

If you feel like you have a book inside you, it can be done! Sean Azzaro tells the story of how he went from being encouraged to write a book, to now encouraging people like you to live the REAL LIFE with his debut book A Pilgrim's Guide To The Spirit Filled Life - Rediscovering The Gift Of The Spirit (Published by Salem Media). You'll hear about the process, the challenges, the changes, and now comes the release! Join the launch team here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2776603042454140/ - Plus Sean shares some wisdom with another practical Leadership Minute: What to do when a leader makes a mistake.

After Sean shares the unique story of a joyful Valentine's Day weekend out of town, the headlines remain on every newscast FEAR! (Corona Virus, Gun Violence, Plagues of Locusts)! Sean gives some wisdom on how we're to see these threats with a Kingdom and Eternal perspective...trust God and fear not. www.reachingforreallife.org

Sean Azzaro talks with John Meador (Lead Pastor of Cross City Church in Euless, TX) , who created “Can We Talk?” a conversational Gospel sharing method that he'll talk about as a featured speaker at The Real Life Conference (www.reallife.org/conference). Plus Sean will give you insight on how not to see the seeker or lost as "them"... - it's all "us".

After some Super Bowl review and commentary, Sean introduces a new feature on Leadership with good advice on creating new leaders by you letting go. And then a sneak preview of the wisdom that awaits at The Real Life Conference with Sean's special conversation with Dr. Larry Osborne, author of Sticky Church and Lead Like A Shepherd.

This podcast starts with the reminder that tomorrow is not guaranteed with the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, friends and the pilot. Love and Forgive - Just Do It. Then jumping to other headlines Christianity Today is back with "The Hidden Cost Of Tax-Exemption" and Pastor Sean has something to say about the tone of the piece and the shift in content at CT. As a fan of the church ("A Homer"), Sean talks about the call of the church and the positive stuff it does. Go Homer! 00:00 - Kobe 04:00 - Christianity Today - Trump / March For Life 13:30 - Take on Tax-Exempt Status of The Church 22:40 - "Fundamentalist" has evolved to "Evangelical" as the new "bad guy" in the media 29:00 - Here's what the church has done 32:25 - George Washington said... 34:00 - The Call of The Church

In honor of Monday's MLK Day and Sanctity of Life Sunday, Sean Azzaro gives the state of the union on both, and action steps for the believer and the church...#inclusion #grace. Enjoy! 00:00 - Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Day - "I Have A Dream" 16:51 - Real Life Conference Update - Feb 28/29 - www.reallife.org/conference 20:20 - Sanctity of Life / Abortion / Death Penalty

Sean Azzaro is happy to announce the release of his first book "A Pilgrim's Guide To The Spirit Filled Life" with a release date of 2/28/20 at the Reaching For Real Life Conference. www.reallife.org/conference

Pastor Sean Azzaro keeps it real with practical ideas on staying disciplined in your prayer life and staying in the Word. One idea is to connect in community specifically at The Real Life Conference (www.reallife.org/conference). And with another tragedy in a Texas Church, Sean reminds us to not only pray for church, but also the shooter's family. Make your new resolution to subscribe to this podcast and say nice things about it on The Twitter. 0:00 - Opening - Happy New Year! 2:50 - Sean's top books on the shelf 6:15 - Reset! God, what do You want to do this year? 9:08 - How do you pray without ceasing? 13:10 - New beginnings - God doing a new thing! 18:35 - New Monday Thing at RCCC 20:00 - Discipline of staying in The Word - 29:00 - Making Disciples / Real Life Conference 36:27 - Texas Church Shooting

Christmas comes at us faster as we get older. Pastor Sean Azzaro encourages you to slow down with great advice on how not to miss it. Plus what's the best way to reflect your faith with your family over the holidays, especially with that one who's not a fan of even being a part of the prayer. Lots of good ideas and laughs inside. Merry Christmas! 0:00 - INTRO - Slow it down / Christmas Eve Carols and Candlelight at RCCC 3:45 - Sometimes the Christmas Season is funky - and the power of community 10:07 - Beating loneliness and depression at Christmas 16:00 - Ideas on How to Serve / Teach your kids 21:15 - Sharing the faith with family by being the faith 25:50 - Honoring your mother and father 30:00 - Invitation and the meaning of Christmas