Reaching For Real Life

Sean connects the dots between Memorial Day where we know freedom isn't free, and those that lay down their lives (for their friends) for their Country - and the One who gave His Life so that we can know true freedom. That conversation evolves into the current events in Israel, and the historical events in Israel. And then Pastor Sean brings it home as we send out our new Grads away from home and shares some wise and practical advice for those grads.

Pastor Sean secures a breaking news interview with Texas Senator Donna Campbell, M.D. with the announcement that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law The Heartbeat Bill that bans abortions if a heartbeat is detected which may be as soon as six weeks into a pregnancy. Other important passing legislation include SB 9 - The Abortion Trigger Bill and the HB 1239 Freedom To Worship Act. God Bless Texas.

In Sean's most recent sermon he addressed some moral issues from a Biblical perspective and there were a few more "amens" and "great message Pastor Sean" after it was over...however... an email was sent by an offended member who didn't think politics belonged in the pulpit. So which is it? And in the "Hey Pastor Sean" segment another fun one - "White Christian Nationalism" - is this a "thing"?

Pastor Sean raps with Jonathan & Lauren Shepherd about a new ministry that combines offering coffee and displaying art from local talent to create community and more specifically conversations that lead to the Creator. Their mission is to be "the fragrance of Jesus to those we welcome and serve. People are our passion, coffee is our front door, and art is our story." And in the "Hey Pastor Sean" segment, Cary asks "Why Abraham?"

After more than a year of protocols, policies, and CDC recommendations we now have hindsight. Did the masks work? Did lockdowns work? Where is the science on masks? Sean looked. Listen to this lively conversation where the bottom line is to LIVE THE REAL LIFE YOU WERE CREATED FOR! In the "Hey Pastor Sean" segment, Sean fields the apologetics question of Creation...seven days or seven million years.

On the eve of their performance, Pastor Sean Azzaro chats with Mark Hall - leader of Casting Crowns, who also is a youth pastor at his home church in Atlanta. Casting Crowns will be on the campus of River City Community Church on April 29th in a Drive In Style Concert - enjoy the show from the flatbed of your truck while Casting Crown plays from their big truck. Sean and Mark talks about staying connected to the local church, and fear...which is something Mark Hall has dealt with Kidney Cancer...in fact the interview takes place while he's at the doctors office. A great conversation. In the "Ask Pastor Sean" segment, Sean is asked about guitars, and "is there such a thing as a Christian Plumber".

Sean takes a Biblical look at Fearless Leadership in the midst of a crisis. Joshua/Joseph come to mind...and so does leading a church in the 21st Century with a pandemic. Sean is teaching a series now call Fear Not, but in this podcast Sean talks about the critics on both sides that said when COVID broke "why are you shutting down" and the other side said "why aren't you staying shut". Leadership responds in faith, and Sean shares lessons learned. Also Sean takes another "Hey Pastor Sean" question: Can you be in a relationship with an unbeliever?

Sean introduces a new feature in the podcast called "Hey Pastor Sean..." as he replies to questions emailed to him on his Facebook Page or emailed directly to pastorsean@reallife.org - some fun, some very challenging. This episode: 18:04 - Hey Pastor Sean, does the church staff really get along and support each other. 28:01 - Hey Pastor Sean, I have a family member who is gay and getting married. I am conflicted about attending the wedding. How can I show support to them without confusing my children or dividing my family? 37:37 - Hey Pastor Sean, What does Pastor Sean do all week?

Pastor Sean chats with Ultra Runner Agatha Kerr on how she discovered how running long distances...and we're not talking about 5Ks and 10K - but 50K's and 100's of miles - the type of running that drains you physically and emotionally give Agatha the opportunity to share Christ with her fellow runners. 'Life begins outside your comfort zone." May this podcast challenge you in new ways.

Oral Roberts University, a Cinderella Story in all the March Madness...but the story the media went with was pure madness...any University that believes "like this" should be banned from the NCAA. Sounds extreme but Pastor Sean Azzaro wants to talk about it.

When Sean met Terry Linhart at a Youth For Christ event in Colorado several years ago, who knew it would be another chapter in the River City / Real Life Story of ministry and opportunity as Dr. Linhart today serves as chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Bethel University. On this radio broadcast Sean and Professor Linhart make the exciting announcement that you can attend Bethel University right hear in San Antonio/Selma/Schertz through the new "campus" at River City Community Church.

The most that most people know or think they know about St. Patrick is that he led snakes out of Ireland, or that he used the shamrock as an illustration for the Trinity...which is mostly folklore. Sean (an Irishman himself) shares a little church history with you which leads into a rich conversation on the family tree of Church Denominations - and while split after split after split, Jesus loves the Church...and so does Sean. Good stuff inside.

Dr. Sean McDowell is an associate professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University - author/co-author of several must have books including Evidence The Demands a Verdict, and Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships in a Confused Culture...oh yeah, he's also related to some guy named Josh McDowell. Enjoy this rich conversation between two Seans that will encourage you with great hope for tomorrow...just get equipped.

Gov. Abbott in Texas lifts the mask mandate on Texas Independence Day, and Sean has one message for all - "get off the couch" - which is the SIV version of saying "get back to church". And Pastor Sean also shares his perspective on the disturbing report on the man Ravi Zacharias and where we should always place our focus.

After sharing some life perspective on Sean entering his 60th year on Earth, Pastor Willie Mayfield joins the podcast. Willie is one of the leaders of the Real Life Christian Assistance Ministry at River City Community Church. After a week of below freezing temps in San Antonio, thousands of families had no access to power or water, and pantries were running bare...but God... Listen to what happened.

Texageddon - The Ice and Snow Storm of 2021 and COVID doesn't stop The Reaching For Real Life Podcast with Sean Azzaro! Sean shares from his iced-in bunker the good news that you are not alone, and comments on the recent win for religious liberty from the Supreme Court. And in the middle Sean talks about being prepared in case you're in a place where you get "cancelled" like our brother Max Lucado recently found himself with the National Cathedral in DC.

After a quick update on the Amphitheatre now known as The Real Life Center For The Performing Arts and a big announcement Sean shares a real time lesson in leadership witnessed in this years Super Bowl, and in recognition of Black History Month, Pastor Sean reminds us that Black History Month is our history because its American History. Great insight, practical wisdom, and lots of laughs along the way as usual.

Rough year for the kids at school - you know it's time for a change - and maybe you're considering making the move to go private with a Christian Worldview. Montie Mansur - Principal of River City Believers Academy and Assistant Principle Jennifer Conant cover it all with Pastor Sean Azzaro in a information packed podcast.

Campus Operations Director George Ebarb pops on to the podcast with an update on the cool things coming in 2021 to the Real Life Center For The Performing Arts (formerly the Verizon Amphitheatre ) including #ForKingAndCountry and another surprise concert. Plus Pastor Sean recognizes the recent Sanctity of Human Life week and reminds us to speak the truth in love.

Attention Foreigners and Strangers...(that's you Believers). Recorded on the eve of the Inauguration - on President Trumps last day in office, Pastor Sean has a message based on the Word of God for those wondering if we're on the eve of an uprising, Put a marker in Romans 13 and one of those Peters, as the next call to action is to not take up arms but to "do good."