Reaching For Real Life

"Jesus didn't teach hate...He washed feet" was the message of He Gets Us who spent a lot of money for two ads in the 2024 Super Bowl. Now the backlash is on from the left who says it's toxic...while the right says it missed the mark of the Gospel...Jesus didn't come to be cool...he came to die for our sins, and rise from the dead in Victory. Pastor Sean points out when Jesus washed feet it WAS an act of servanthood with his disciples at the last supper, but the bottom line is indeed the Gospel.

Darryl Lyons - CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group is the author of Biblical Responsible Investing. He and Pastor Sean engage in an intelligent conversation on what the Bible says about money, with the question do your investments in the market match your values? Find the book at Amazon, but listen to this conversation first and hear the heart of these two men.

A fun conversation with a recap of the cultural experience that is the Superbowl, the Taylor effect, plus "He Gets Us" in between plays. And then the Lent Season begins with Shrove Tuesday / Ash Wednesday. It's a time of prayer, fasting, and repentance in preparation for Easter with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. It's a little bigger deal than football.

A popular blogger suggested the term "Evangelical" need to be "scrapped" as he says many Christians do not describe themselves as "Christians". The meaning has been watered down. A case could be made for other "labels" as the media has labeled politicians and TV preachers "Fundamentalists" and "Evangelicals". What do these words really mean? And what's the bottom line? Enjoy the conversation, and see who Pastor Sean picks to win the Big Game.

Sean has a special conversation with Jerrell Flowers - the founder and visionary of something called The Rise Movement which "empowers creatives to transform culture through art and the Gospel." Jerrell was a touring Hip-Hop and Spoken Word Artist when he realized he needed community and wasn't alone. Hear what God is doing in this man's life, and what's happening when it comes to equipping artists for the Kingdom. www.risemovement.co

One of River City Community Churches many missions has been to plant churches. On this program, Pastor Sean interviews the Pastor of one of those churches in San Marcos, Texas called Landmark Church. That Pastor also happens to be Sean's son Ryan Azzaro. Here what the Lord has done not just in the city, but in the heart of this pastor.

With the new year, the goal is to always grow...but to grow: where is the bar? What's the measure? The Word says we will give an account to God, to confess your sins, and pray for one another, encourage one another, build each other up...and that all means accountability. What does healthy accountability look like? Make it a goal to listen to this conversation led by Pastor Sean.

'Twas the week before Christmas, and we crank out one more podcast that's one of the best because it's The GOSPEL! Don't miss it this year! Pastor Sean challenges you to know that you're loved, and to reflect God's love...especially when that guy shows up again this Christmas. PAX!

In a Congressional hearing three University Presidents refused to say whether students who called for Jewish genocide were in violation of university policies. Since then one of those resigned. Harvard stood by their president despite recent revelations of plagiarism. Besides the fact that woke-ism is protecting outright genocide of the Jewish people, Pastor Sean says this is about control, and control them when they're young. Teach the truth.

Do you know what they mean when they say "From the River, to the Sea, Palestine will be free"? This level of antisemitism has not been seen since WWII. Sean gives a history lesson on the origins of a "nation" that was never a nation. When people say "Israelis are "occupiers"...occupiers of what? When the Bible says to bless Israel, accept the call, and stand with Israel.

Creativity is a gift given by the Creator, and Pastor Sean wants you to meet one of the most creative and entertaining men in ministry...Rod Butler...AKA Mr. Rod who just released Lampshaded: The Junior Novel (the 2nd in The Adventures of Captain Flashlight). Kids love it, but big kids like us love it too.

It's the most wonderful time of the year...so says Andy Williams. Pastor Sean has some ideas on how to make it the best season ever, even if you're in a season of loneliness. See you at Service!

Pastor Sean breaks down an article found in Relevant Magazine called "Five Things Christians Should Admit About The Bible". A couple of headline points are "The Bible Isn't As Clear As We'd Like It To Be" and "The Bible Was Inspired By God, Not Dictated by God". Sensational? Pandering? Clickbait? This podcast is not clickbait...BUT click now enjoy this conversation.

Rest is mentioned in Genesis 2, remembering the Sabbath is on Someone's top ten list, and there's some rest happing in the 23rd Psalm...so let's agree this is a Biblical idea. So are you doing it? How do you do it? Rest for 26 minutes and enjoy the conversation...and while you're at it...be still...and know that He is God.

To trick or not to treat? That is the question. All Hollow's Eve (Halloween) is the day before All Saints Day aka Day of the Dead. So should Christians run from the darkness (and turn off our front porch light), or reflect the light and turn on the light? This conversation starts off with Sean saying October 31st is the Day the Lord has made..."the Devil didn't make the day so he doesn't get a day." Stick to what the Word says and don't add to it.

"Store up treasures in Heaven...For where your treasure is, there is your heart." Okay...so how do I do that? Sean takes a page out his stewardship campaign and focuses on not just giving to give because it's good for your taxes...but being generous, just like our Father is generous to us. Sean says "God can do more with your 90% than you can do with your 100%." Try Him.

This is Part 2 of a topic that started 2 weeks ago (Reaching For Real Life #535) on Acting Like a Man. Today we invite Dr. Owen Strachan into the conversation who authored the new book "The War on Men - Why Society Hates Them and Why We Need Them" (Salem Books). Dr. Strachan is provost and research professor of theology at Grace Bible Theology Seminary and a senior fellow with the Family Research Council.This show is strong...strong like bull...but the bottom line is that real men reflect Christ. Step up...and listen up.

On the 50th Anniversary of the Yom Kippur War (1973), Israel was attacked again which seemed like 50 years in the planning with an enemy in Hamas that didn't look like yesterday's Palestinian conflicts. More murderous and evil easily compared to ISIS' style of terrorism. Israeli resolve in "finishing a war they didn't start" sounds like it will last longer that the 3 week war of 50 years ago. How will America "stand with Israel" and how can you do the same?

Is there a war on Manhood? Toxic Masculinity is a phrase that didn't exist "yesterday", but Pastor Sean says the Word of God is clear...ACT LIKE A MAN...AND DO IT TODAY WITHOUT APOLOGY. Sean offers six traits of Biblical Manhood as we reflect the Father. Be a real man and listen. (Bonus points for listening with your wife.)

Comedian Jeff Allen who coined the phrase "Happy Wife Happy Life" pops in to talk about his first book in his fifth decade in comedy. It's his memoir "Are We There Yet - My Journey From a Messed Up To Meaningful Life."Hear how God rescued him from alcoholism with a revelation from the Old Testament. Get the book on Amazon or if you get inspired, go local. But Jeff's wife will tell you, get it on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684514827/?tag=regnerywebsite-20