Reaching For Real Life

Is it "I can do all things through Christ..."? Is it "I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand..."?Is it "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you..."All great ones, but understand the context in which they were said.Pastor Sean focuses on that last one and spells out the bottom line...Dig in...

Pastor Sean digs into the deeper issue witnessed by the world in the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. By the way, the world is in need of a Savior...the Gospel will be proclaimed.

"Hey, what's going on? ... No really.... WHAT'S GOING ON???!!!!" American History being written right before our eyes. In the last month we saw a Presidential Debate where it was obvious our President was not as sharp as it was sold. We witnessed an assassination attempt on the former President. The failure of the Secret Service. And then announcement that the President will finish his term, but yield to the Vice President. As a Christian how are we to navigate this current that changes everyday in America on top of Israel/Gaza, Russia/Ukraine, and whatever comes tomorrow. Listen in...and then pray with us.

The Mission of Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio is committed to honoring God and their Baptist heritage by fostering and funding health initiatives in our community. President and CEO Cody Knowlton hosts his own podcast called Together For Good where Pastor Sean was a recent guest. Pastor Sean now honors their work, and their support for Real Life Community Outreach.

While Pastor Sean is administering a special Summer Youth Camp, we wanted to share a fun conversation with the Editor of the Babylon Bee Joel Berry, in case you missed it the first time.

Melanie Shankle started the Big Momma Blog back in 2006 documenting moments with her small girl toddler who was just doing "Big Girl" things. Now after 45K followers on Instagram, 9 books, and the Big Boo Podcast, Melanie joins Pastor Sean in a fun conversation that will inspired you and may encourage you to be a NY Times Bestselling Author too.

Jesus said “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Pastor Sean with his wife Pastor Lauri Azzaro made a retreat to California where their ministry first started to rest and seek the Lord, and witness His Glory - obedient to being still, (staring at the Pacific Ocean) and knowing that He is God.

As VBS, and Church Camps ramp up, Pastor Sean Azzaro grabbed RCCC's Youth Pastor Clay Burkholder to get his take on what it’s like being a youth pastor in 2024 with the challenges our kids face today.

41% of the worlds population is "unreached" - no Bible, no churches, no neighboring believers. And of those 48% of the unreached live in just 6 countries - India, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Along comes Crossroads Asia. Pastor Sean interviews the Co-Founder and President Mark Fortney...a former businessman who answered God's calling to attend seminary, Pastored, served as Missions Pastor under Chuck Swindoll, and now leading a ministry with the goal to make God famous in key "crossroads" cities.

Sean's special guest is Holly Randall of First Liberty Institute. FLI is responsible for successful Coach Kennedy case - he was the man who was fired for praying on the 50 yard line of a high school football field. First Liberty Institute fights the fight defending our rights found in our Constitution. And the fight continues. Listen to what's going on today, and why Pastor Sean is a one issue voter...Religious Liberty!

Off Sides is really the call...Conservative Catholic Kansas City Super Bowl Champ Harrison Butker delivers the commencement speech at The Benedictine College where his words earned him a standing ovation, and another part where his comments were followed by 18 seconds of applause. It was that comment that Media jumped on (and others that were pro-family/pro-life), and forced the NFL to release a statement distancing them from the content of the speech.Pastor Sean Azzaro gets in the game himself with a message to be bold...and you can do it too.

Forgiveness...it's the heart of the matter...even if...even if...Wait...Lets see what the Word says about the matter...starting with the Lord's Prayer, and what Jesus said from the Cross.If forgiveness or unforgiveness is something you're dealing with, Pastor Sean puts on the counselling hat with the "Reaching For Real Life Co-host".

Really? They do? Here's another fun yet serious conversation on some top proposed reasons why men don't want to get plugged like fear of getting called on, or getting called out. Pastor Sean says its not supposed to be that way because "there IS NO condemnation for those in Christ Jesus...". This topic follows another interesting development of high profile personalities expressing their faith like Russel Brand, Jordon Peterson, and Candice Owens.

"Community" is in the name River City COMMUNITY Church. What does that mean? What are the benefits? How do I find it? Pastor Sean says when when you chose to follow Christ, Community comes with the package. And you need it more than you know.

Christian Nationalism...it's the new buzzword...or label that's not meant to be patriotic at all. In fact the media says it's dangerous.What does it mean?Pastor Sean found four definitions according to a New York Times opinion piece and breaks it down.Sean also gives his quick take on the drama last week with Mark Driscoll who charged a men's conference of being idolatrous...and then he was called out for being "out of line".Hit Play - Listen - Share - Repeat.

As Iran inters the Gaza War with a 300 missel attack, Pastor Sean reaches out to our friend, Pastor, Bible Teacher, and former Israeli soldier Reuven Doron direct from Israel. Hear todays headlines from the Israeli perspective, and understand the huge opportunity this is for his country to find the Messiah. It's also comforting to hear that Israel is praying for this country too.

Many Researches/Scholars suggest that when Christ was crucified, a total eclipse caused the darkness in the day. So almost 2000 years later (and earlier this week) another eclipse hits the US between Easter and Passover...and we're still here. No blood moon...no apocalypse...no rapture...what's up with that? What does the Word say about the coming of Christ? And the heavens declaring the glory of God?Pastor Sean will bring it back down to Earth and have some fun with it too.

It's Easter Week and of course you're invited to River City's Church in the Amphitheatre! The Resurrection is real and your faith is real! Meanwhile in America a Catholic couple in Massachusetts were denied approval to adopt a child because of their beliefs. Pastor Sean says it's always about control...just as it was with the religious leaders and government during the time of Christ. What's a Christian to do? For now...hit "play".

This Sunday is St. Patrick's Day - and what comes to mind is wearing green, green beverages, parades, and maybe something about a guy who drove snakes out of Ireland, and something about a shamrock and the Trinity. Irishman and Pastor Sean sheds some light on the real man named Patrick who accepted the call to the mission field known as Ireland.

As we're just a few weeks away from Easter Sunday, and in the season of Lent where fasting something God meant for good like eating is sacrificed as an act of worship and time with the Father. Some declare they are fasting another pleasure like TV or Social Media. Hmm...let's talk about that.