Reaching For Real Life

As recorded on St. Patrick's Day 2026, 1/2 Irish Pastor Sean Azzaro reflects on the true story of St. Patrick—kidnapped and enslaved in Ireland, later returning as a missionary to share Christ with his former captors—and encourages listeners to see Easter as a key opportunity to invite others to church. The episode then features Kayla Toney of First Liberty Institute discussing President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission hearing on religious freedom in healthcare, highlighting testimony from her client Valerie Sterman and others, outlining legal protections like the First Amendment, Title VII accommodations, and the Church Amendments, and urging those facing discrimination to seek help at firstliberty.org.00:00 Welcome and Banter00:57 Saint Patrick Story04:50 Easter Invite and Service Times06:06 Introducing First Liberty Guest06:27 Commission Hearing Overview08:25 Valerie Case Testimony12:12 Courage and Whistleblower Story14:03 Social Service Ministries Panel16:09 Legal Protections Explained19:12 Enforceme