Reaching For Real Life

How often do you watch or hear the news and wonder "what in the world is going on?"...where elected leaders in major cities say they won't prosecute "small crimes" like stealing, and then you wonder why businesses are closing as crime predictably goes up. What's the lesson here? Pastor Sean mentions that Paul talks about this in Romans 1 - read it yourself or tune in an enjoy this conversation.

Rick Warren is in pain, Albert Mohler hospitalized with blood clots, and Charles Stanley passes away....and this just in...Lazarus also died again. Wait...aren't Christians supposed to be happy, healthy, and healed? Here's the real question after the reality that we're going to die someday...and that question is "Do you know how you'll spend eternity?" The answer is inside...and it's free!

Sean unpacks the differences between a church that starts in a home vs. the "Megachurch". The call is the same...make disciples.

Happy Passover! Happy Easter! He Has Risen! The Tomb is still empty in Israel and you can go with Pastor Sean and River City Community Church! (www.reallife.org/israel) We welcome back to the show Reuven Doron from his home in Jerusalem with a message on why every believer should experience Israel. Listen to the end for a quick Hebrew lesson too!

Another school shooting, with 3 adults and 3 children murdered - this time in a Christian School, where the shooter Audrey Hale was killed by police. This all happens weeks after Tennessee bans the medical transitioning of minors & banning adult cabaret (drag) performances in front of children. Righteous anger with a message to stand up and say "no" to the craziness is appropriate. Also how then should we pray.

Pastor Sean pulls in Executive Pastor Mike McGuire who claims his job is to do nothing but to help Sean keep the ship moving forward and solve problems. Unfortunately Sean's not buying it, because Mike is humble enough to let the Lord use him in new ways that they didn't expect because of Covid with the food pantry ministry, and sharing the love of Jesus to neighborhoods under an idea called Compassion Zones. Listen and be inspired!

The reviews are in - The Jesus Revolution gets 5 Stars (and 2 fishes). Pastor Sean shares his take on the story, and how they tell the whole story...as there's never a perfect church because there are never perfect people. Get some popcorn and enjoy the conversation.

Mental Illness is plaguing the world with Anxiety Disorder leading the way in America affecting 40 million adults. Pastor Sean talks about the whys, the hope, and speaks the truth in love when it comes to treatment. Open your Bible to Philippians Chapter 4 and follow along.

Sean Azzaro is not only a teacher and pastor, he's also a gifted Worship Leader. Sean digs in deep today on what is worship, how should you prepare to worship, and has some ideas on how we should see worship differently in the church today.

As of this posting 50K have flocked to Kentucky to be a part of the "Asbury Revival". Should you go too? Sean says if you do, bring him back some nuggets from Buc-ee's...but that's not the question you should ask. You can ask God to revive your heart right here, right now. God's not "there", He's here.

Many agree...one of the greatest Super Bowl Games ever but there was a lot more cooking...from the patriotism demonstrated, an epic version of the Nation Anthem, to the drama of a "Black National Anthem" and again the division created. Sean shares something special that happened on Super Bowl Sunday when River City joined River City Espanol (the Spanish congregation) - and got a taste of Heavenly worship. Unity is good thing.

A ton of stuff on the table, Superbowl Weekend, Valentine's Day Week, The State of the Union...but it's Black History Month. How do we honor it in this divisive climate to reflect Christ? Pastor Sean has a dream! There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus - Unity!

Steve Arterburn is the founder of New Life Ministries and host of New Life Live on 200 stations including Sirius XM. His modern classic Every Man's Battle is followed up with something deeper in his latest release "Every Believers Thought Life. Pastor Sean's conversation with Steve Arterburn is one that will change the way you think about they way you think.

After the opening fun topics of Sean's new hat, football smack, and how to pick a church, Sean shares the story of Ivan Provorov - the Russian Hockey Player who said "no" to participating in the pre-game pride night activity which had all players to wear a rainbow jersey. His comment to the press was it was his desire "to stay true to myself and my religion...I respect everyone. I respect everybody's choices." Sean talks about as believers dealing with the issue, and also dealing with the person. There's a big difference.

Did you hear about the guy who was asked to leave the Mall of America for wearing a "Jesus Saves" T-Shirt? That was the headline...but did you read the story? There's a bigger one for you if you read between the lines and past the media's agenda. How are we supposed to witness, and share our faith? Pastor Sean has some advice for you that comes from the Word - and it's two words - Gentleness and Respect.

It's a new year, and Pastor Sean strongly encourages you to be in relationship with God, you must be in the Word to hear God's voice in your life. We present to you the plan!1) Where to Start: Use A Bible Reading Plan - https://reallife.org/get-involved/bible-reading/2) How To Study God's Word via REAP: Read, Examine, Apply, PrayRead -         Prayerfully read through your daily reading. Ask God to speak through His word!-         Make note of any sections or scriptures that particularly stand out to you, which may be the prompting of the Spirit – make note of these verses in your journal. (Keep a journal) Examine Look more deeply at the passages. Ask and answer some key questions:1.   Who was this passage written to? Who is being addressed?2.   What would they have understood this passage to mean? (Get a Study Bible)3.   What am I to understand this passage to mean? (What does God want me to know?)4.   What does God want me to do (How am I supposed to obey God’s voice in this passage?5.   What does this p

It's always great when Pastors Sean and Lauri Azzaro join in conversation together and hear how this couple does Real Life together. You'll hear an interview with them both as they talk about how they process the new year...what's the vision, what are the goals, how do they measure success/failure. And after you get the vision/set the goals, then what? Lots of great advice, wisdom, and practical take-aways for you for 2023! Happy New Year!

Freeze Navidad...the Cattle are Freezing...The Herald Angels Freeze! But Christmas is still coming so don't miss it. Pastor Sean has some ideas on how to slow down - get connected - listen and love this season. Plus how to let your faith shine when it's sometimes hard with Cousin Eddie in the house. Spend Christmas Eve in community at River City Community Church - Friday at 7pm / Saturday at 4:30pm and 6pm.

If you're in new ministry or business, growing pains are part of the plan when growth comes. How do you raise new leaders and how do you let go? Pastor Sean shares his personal experience and shows the model given to us in the Word.

LISTEN TO THIS ONE! Spiritual Warfare - more Christianese or is it real? Are there really battles happening over countries in the heavens? What's happening in the world today with wars, rumors of wars, scandal, deception, and corruption here on Earth, Sean says it's almost like a Frank Peretti novel...there is a war on...it's spiritual - there is evil - and we have a weapon...and that's prayer.