Reaching For Real Life

If you had to give yourself a grade on your Biblical literacy what would it be? When you watch The Chosen or The House of David do you know when they "go rouge"? Pastor Sean emphasizes the importance of knowing the Bible and hiding the Word in your heart. He offers practical advice on how to incorporate scripture reading and memorization into daily life. 00:00 Introduction and Texas Open Preparations01:13 Reflecting on the Recent Sermon02:16 Discussing Biblical Dramatizations05:11 The Importance of Biblical Literacy08:24 Practical Tips for Engaging with Scripture11:51 The Importance of Scripture Memorization12:47 Music as a Tool for Memorization13:50 The Power of God's Word in Difficult Times15:37 Daily Habits and Spiritual Nourishment16:54 Practical Tips for Memorizing Scripture21:20 Encouragement for Consistent Bible Reading24:04 Closing Prayer and Easter Invitation

Pastor Willy Mayfield joins Pastor Sean for a conversation on Real Life Community Outreach, which serves over 400 families through their food ministry, vocational training, and kids camps in low-income neighborhoods. You can support it by joining a Sporting/Shooting Clays Event, volunteering, or donating. https://outreach.reallife.org00:00 Introduction:03:30 Upcoming Easter Events04:28 Special Guest: Willie Mayfield04:54 Community Outreach Overview05:00 Food Ministry and Its Impact07:47 Vocational Training Programs09:49 Building a Food Warehouse12:00 Collaborations and Community Support13:53 Discussing the Fundraiser Event14:10 Details of the Sporting Clays Event14:53 Community and Corporate Involvement16:12 Faith and Vocational Training19:10 Volunteer Opportunities and Event Goals22:23 Concluding Remarks and Future Plans23:32 Easter Celebration Announcement

Pastor Sean was recently a guest on My New Norm - a podcast hosted by Barry Scott Young. Sean shares his full story of his youth and a promising career in professional polo to his call into ministry, and the revelation of finding out who his biological father was for the first time at the age of 28. The episode is called "I Used To Be Italian" - hit play and find out why.

Colossians 3:23 says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." If you're struggling working for "that guy," if you're working a job where its just a job, or if you're in a job where you're surrounded by people but stay in your bubble...this is the podcast for you. Don't miss out on the blessing of where the Lord has you or where He can take you. Experience real life!

Pastor Sean invites Erin Smith with First Liberty Institute to talk about President Trump's recent creation of the White House Faith Office. Whether you like the President or not, or who he appointed to lead this office, the fact is religious liberty is one of the greatest gifts and rights of this country...in fact Pastor Sean says this issue is his "single issue" in an election. Erin Smith serves as Associate Counsel at First Liberty Institute.

Reaching For Real Life hit 35N to Dallas for the #NRB2025 (National Religious Broadcasters) Conference. Besides many great takeaways for the Reaching For Real Life Podcast, Pastor Sean had a wonderful experience with Insight For Living's Chuck Swindoll. And while Chuck has retired from the pulpit just in the last year, this 90-year-old icon ministered to Pastor Sean.

Did you know Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary has a campus at Trinity Baptist? Meet Dr. Joe Rangel, The Director of the San Antonio Campus as Pastor Sean celebrates the opportunity to get a solid education to pursue your calling. 00:00 Invitation to River City Community Church01:06 Welcome to Reaching for Real Life01:16 Cold Front Smack02:01 Easter Service Plans02:41 Current Series: The Disciple03:38 Special Guest: Dr. Joe Rangel03:45 Dr. Joe Rangel's Journey and Role04:49 Truett Theological Seminary in San Antonio05:25 Mission and Student Demographics07:37 Importance of Seminary Education09:37 Ideal Student for Truett San Antonio11:31 Theological Traditions and Teaching Approach13:45 Student Life and Class Schedules15:56 Scholarship Opportunities18:22 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Did you notice a shift in the vibe of the Super Bowl? Less "woke"? A little more patriotic starting with the NFL's produced piece with Brad Pitt...Christian artist Lauren Daigle singing "America The Beautiful" - Testimonies from Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni. Pastor Sean noticed that and more - and now the prayer is for revival.

The Nation Cathredral's Episcopalian Bishop addressed President Trump with a direct request. Pastor Sean talks bout the balance between enforcing immigration laws and showing mercy. Sean shares practical ways to love one's neighbor, consistent with The Word, and invites you to get in the game as disciples...see you Sunday! 00:00 - Opening Smack00:39 - Health and Flu Season02:11  - Discipleship Launch and New Groups03:46 - Political Commentary and Executive Orders05:13 - Inauguration Day and Bishop's Sermon08:00 - Immigration and Mercy Debate12:40 - Biblical Perspective on Foreigners21:49 - Practical Love and Law23:30 - Prayer Requests

The Super Bowl is set! Chiefs Vs. Eagles! Pastor Sean wants you to meet the Chaplain for the Eagles Pastor Ted Winsley and his wife Dawn - hear about their roles, their challenges, and how they get to minister to the player's families and even the coaches.Pastor Winsley is also the author of "A View from the End Zone - Four Tests You Must Pass To Win in Life"

The New Golden Age is NOT changes inside Pastors Sean's Chicago Bears, but President Trump's recent Executive Orders on Day 1 including border control and cartels designation, and the tension created. Media dishonesty also continues on Day 1. The bottom line every time - Pastor Sean stresses the importance of truth, faith, and keeping perspective amid societal and political divides.

Pastor Sean Azzaro navigates current events, including Inauguration Day, wildfires raging in Los Angeles, and the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. This episode of 'Reaching for Real Life' delves into the human impact of these events, the political fingers being pointed, and how DEI policies factor into public safety responses. Pastor Sean shares his insights on the spiritual aspects, urging compassion, prayer, and hope. How will you respond?00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:25 Vision for the New Year and Support for the Ministry01:33 Inauguration Day and Political Commentary03:06 Reflections on Jimmy Carter04:58 Wildfires in California08:21 Faith and Human Nature in Times of Crisis13:27 Political Finger Pointing and DEI Discussion20:16 Christian Response and Call to Action22:24 Closing Prayer

Happy Year of Our Lord 2025! Now it's time for the classic question of what you will do differently this year. Exercise more? Be more generous? Read The Word all the way through? Sean has some good ones to add to the list, but the challenge is that it takes discipline. Muscle through this podcast...you can do it.Transcript:We'll do the whole section again Yeah, but what do you want me to say? Maybe I shouldn't ask you a question. I'm not the guy Mr. Mark No, but what do you think of what do you think of when I say spiritual disciplines you can say you could say Okay maybe something like, faithfulness and You Yeah, whatever.That's great. What do you think of when I when I mentioned spiritual disciplines? Oh the first thing I think of is faithfulness. Yeah. Being faithful. That's what we're called to do. When we talk about spiritual disciplines, we think of things very, let me get much more basic. Okay.Daily time in the word. Okay. Daily time in the scripture. That is a spiritual discipline. I am in the word ev

Charges against Daniel Penny were reversed in a not guilty verdict in the "NY subway chokehold case". Daniel Penny (former Marine) stepped up to defend and protect citizens on a train as Neely threatened to kill them. Masculinity is the one that continues to be under attack as stepping up and manning up is a risk. Pastor Sean shares Biblical examples of true manhood with the ultimate example being Jesus.

New Ministry Alert! River City Community Church has invested in a new mission field...the soccer field...the flag football field... Sports brings families and community together and RCCC has been blessed with fields that used to be the home of Polo Clubs behind the race track. Meet Jamie McGuire who is charged with launching RAPIDS SPORTS! Pastor Sean says it's not only about character building and spiritual development...it's also about just having fun in building community.

In the name River City Community Church is the word "Community".If you don't feel connected in your group (if you have a group), are you using your gifts?You're missing out on REAL LIFE!Pastor Sean describes what real Community looks like.See you on the other side of this podcast in a group!Happy Thanksgiving!

The conversation starts with follow-up on some kickback on a recent tweet by John Piper and the election results, and leads to a deeper take on being in the world but not of the world. Pastor Sean of course backs it up with scripture and prayer of hope.

Hallelujah! The political commercials have ended, the tension in the office has eased, and it seems that we will experience a peaceful transfer of power. But now what? Pastor Sean shares the perspective that it’s never truly over. We fight not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, the rulers of the darkness of this world, and spiritual wickedness in high places. Time to fight fight fight...on our knees.

For the record this program was recorded on Election Day 2024, and regardless of who ever was going to win, Pastor Sean has the same message for either candidate. And if you're called to teach or preach, Pastor Sean shares his rhythm in preparing and presenting the Gospel every week. Reminder to pray for your pastor.

After a quick PSA to early vote by Saturday, and then set your clocks back for the end of Day Light Savings, Pastor Sean is joined by Bonnie Floyd of Bonnie Floyd Ministries and shares her testimony of the tragic death of her parents while in the Caribbean. And how life and love came from what the enemy used to steal, kill, and destroy.