Reaching For Real Life

The world is officially in a pandemic...the fearful headlines change everyday...but one thing does not. Pastor Sean sees this time in our history, in spite of the challenges, an opportunity for the Church to do Church in a new way. There is good news...listen to this podcast and you will hear it. (...wait for it...). For updates and resources: https://RealLife.org/covid19response/

Former San Antonio District Attorney Nico LaHood joins Sean on the Real Life Conference stage with a no-apologies conversation about sharing the Gospel, defending the faith, and knowing why you believe what you believe. A lesson on being bold...buckle up. 00:00 - Spring Break Edition 04:55 - Nico LaHood's back story 06:40 - Being A Bold Advocate for Christ 11:50 - 10 Years after Starting The Men's Bible Study and The R Rated Podcast 17:00 - Apologetics - Be Prepared / Give an Answer 22:30 - The Church 26:00 - Advice on Leveraging Your Influence For The Kingdom 29:40 - Boldness vs Offensiveness 35:00 - Final Thoughts from Sean

Do you vote...do you not vote? It's Super Tuesday in South Texas so what's a Christian to do? How's a Christian to vote? Pastor Sean starts off the podcast with a recap of Discipleship Real Life Conference (which rocked by the way) before digging deep into the big issues. Keywords: Stewardship, The Law, and Religious Freedom. Sean backs it up as usual with scripture presented here now for your own research and study. Abortion - Psa 139:13-16 - "I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Religious Freedom - Prov 14:34 - "Righteousness exalts a nation." The Law - Romans 13:1 - "Submit to governing authorities." Stewardship - Gal 2:10 - "Remember the poor." Environment - Gen 2:15 - "God took man in the Garden to take care of it."

If you feel like you have a book inside you, it can be done! Sean Azzaro tells the story of how he went from being encouraged to write a book, to now encouraging people like you to live the REAL LIFE with his debut book A Pilgrim's Guide To The Spirit Filled Life - Rediscovering The Gift Of The Spirit (Published by Salem Media). You'll hear about the process, the challenges, the changes, and now comes the release! Join the launch team here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2776603042454140/ - Plus Sean shares some wisdom with another practical Leadership Minute: What to do when a leader makes a mistake.

After Sean shares the unique story of a joyful Valentine's Day weekend out of town, the headlines remain on every newscast FEAR! (Corona Virus, Gun Violence, Plagues of Locusts)! Sean gives some wisdom on how we're to see these threats with a Kingdom and Eternal perspective...trust God and fear not. www.reachingforreallife.org

Sean Azzaro talks with John Meador (Lead Pastor of Cross City Church in Euless, TX) , who created “Can We Talk?” a conversational Gospel sharing method that he'll talk about as a featured speaker at The Real Life Conference (www.reallife.org/conference). Plus Sean will give you insight on how not to see the seeker or lost as "them"... - it's all "us".

After some Super Bowl review and commentary, Sean introduces a new feature on Leadership with good advice on creating new leaders by you letting go. And then a sneak preview of the wisdom that awaits at The Real Life Conference with Sean's special conversation with Dr. Larry Osborne, author of Sticky Church and Lead Like A Shepherd.

This podcast starts with the reminder that tomorrow is not guaranteed with the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, friends and the pilot. Love and Forgive - Just Do It. Then jumping to other headlines Christianity Today is back with "The Hidden Cost Of Tax-Exemption" and Pastor Sean has something to say about the tone of the piece and the shift in content at CT. As a fan of the church ("A Homer"), Sean talks about the call of the church and the positive stuff it does. Go Homer! 00:00 - Kobe 04:00 - Christianity Today - Trump / March For Life 13:30 - Take on Tax-Exempt Status of The Church 22:40 - "Fundamentalist" has evolved to "Evangelical" as the new "bad guy" in the media 29:00 - Here's what the church has done 32:25 - George Washington said... 34:00 - The Call of The Church

In honor of Monday's MLK Day and Sanctity of Life Sunday, Sean Azzaro gives the state of the union on both, and action steps for the believer and the church...#inclusion #grace. Enjoy! 00:00 - Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Day - "I Have A Dream" 16:51 - Real Life Conference Update - Feb 28/29 - www.reallife.org/conference 20:20 - Sanctity of Life / Abortion / Death Penalty

Sean Azzaro is happy to announce the release of his first book "A Pilgrim's Guide To The Spirit Filled Life" with a release date of 2/28/20 at the Reaching For Real Life Conference. www.reallife.org/conference

Pastor Sean Azzaro keeps it real with practical ideas on staying disciplined in your prayer life and staying in the Word. One idea is to connect in community specifically at The Real Life Conference (www.reallife.org/conference). And with another tragedy in a Texas Church, Sean reminds us to not only pray for church, but also the shooter's family. Make your new resolution to subscribe to this podcast and say nice things about it on The Twitter. 0:00 - Opening - Happy New Year! 2:50 - Sean's top books on the shelf 6:15 - Reset! God, what do You want to do this year? 9:08 - How do you pray without ceasing? 13:10 - New beginnings - God doing a new thing! 18:35 - New Monday Thing at RCCC 20:00 - Discipline of staying in The Word - 29:00 - Making Disciples / Real Life Conference 36:27 - Texas Church Shooting

Christmas comes at us faster as we get older. Pastor Sean Azzaro encourages you to slow down with great advice on how not to miss it. Plus what's the best way to reflect your faith with your family over the holidays, especially with that one who's not a fan of even being a part of the prayer. Lots of good ideas and laughs inside. Merry Christmas! 0:00 - INTRO - Slow it down / Christmas Eve Carols and Candlelight at RCCC 3:45 - Sometimes the Christmas Season is funky - and the power of community 10:07 - Beating loneliness and depression at Christmas 16:00 - Ideas on How to Serve / Teach your kids 21:15 - Sharing the faith with family by being the faith 25:50 - Honoring your mother and father 30:00 - Invitation and the meaning of Christmas

With the holiday season comes family time, football on the TV...and thanks to the media Colin Kaepernick was back in the news & the issue of racism raises it's head again. Sean breaks out the #realtalk on why it's a sin-issue, and brings it all back to a spirit of gratitude. 00:00 - Intro Theme 02:50 - Thanksgiving / Bears / 05:13 - Colin Kaepernick try-out and protesting cops and the flag 08:40 - When you get pulled over... 10:50 - "If I could talk to Colin Kaepernick" 12:40 - Pittsburgh Steelers's Alejandro Villanueva's take 17:45 - The Christian Response 22:00 - Gratitude is a game changer

With a Gold VIP Pass on the grounds of his own church, Sean Azzaro sets up shop backstage in the Real Life Amphitheater on this historic day - the first concert featuring The Newsboys United. Concert Promoter Legend Greg Carnes visits a bit with his behind the scenes look, and then Kevin Max (Poet, Artist, DC Talk) gives his candid take on the state of the music industry and church.

A lot of talk in our Capitalist Country about Socialism as Pastor Sean found himself in a conversation on economics with a business group. What does the Word says about our work, how we're to work, and who we work for. Lift a finger and click play. Email your questions or topic ideas to sean@reachingforreallife.org 0:00 - Intro and Newsboys 9:50 - Stewardship with Scott Barr 32:00 - Genesis: Work was not part of the curse 36:00 - Contentment 38:33 - Sean's worst jobs ever 43:00 - The Believers Business League Lots of laughs throughout...enjoy.

Sean Azzaro tackles the tough topic of same sex attraction and how should a Christian respond to the world as we align with The Word of God, and how the church should love. And the Real Life Question of the Week is on The Fear of God. Send your questions to sean@reachingforreallife.org. 0:00 - Intro - Everlasting Arms Musical Bed 2:05 - River City November Update - River City Serves - Thanksgiving Outreach 5:40 - Hot Topic - Lady Gaga's and Ellen DeGeneres' recent engagement with Christian and Conservative values - and how should a Christian and the Church respond. 27:25 - What does the phrase "The Fear of God" mean.

Sean Azzaro gets REAL on the new release from Kanye West: "Jesus Is King" and his new profession of faith. We have a new brother in Christ. Sean also makes the announcement on this years speakers for the Real Life Conference in 2020 focusing on Discipleship. And if you have a Bible or Life question for Sean email that to sean@reachingforreallife.org. The Real Life Question this week is "How do you hear God's voice?" Baron Wiley raps with Sean.

Sean Azzaro shares an update on the Real Life Amphitheater with big events on the horizon like The Newsboys, Easter Service and Egg-hunt, plus Beth Moore in the Spring of 2020. Sean also gives his take on John MacArthur’s comments at a Theological Conference about Beth Moore. Sean also introduces a new feature: a "Real Life-Hack” for your marriage based on his teaching series called Family Matters. Baron Wiley keeps it moving. Intro/Real Life Vision/Prayer Real Life Amphitheater Update – (3:26) John MacArthur/Beth Moore – (8:40) Real Life-Hack /Marriage – (27:11) Music (33:30)

Best Selling Author and Senior Pastor of Gateway Church, John Burke, joins Sean in an intriguing conversation about the mission and culture of the church, best practices, and gives us a sneak peek of his upcoming special appearance at The Real Life Conference. Time Stamps/Links: Intro: 0:32 Special Guest Intro & Interview - 9:52 Gateway Church Statistics, Culture & Best Practices - 12:58 Creating an Engaging Environment in a Divisive Culture - 17:27 Real Life Conference Sneak Peek - 31:45 Sean's Wrap Up - 35:00 Sean Azzaro - www.seanazzaro.com Radio For Real Life - www.am630theword.com/personality/1383 River City Community Church - www.reallife.org Real Life Conference - www.reallife.org/conference John Burke - www.johnburkeonline.com Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube

In this podcast episode the Reaching for Real Life tables take a turn. Join in as Sean becomes the guest of an in depth interview about the ministry of the church led by Ryan Azzaro, Worship and High School Ministry Pastor at River City Community Church. Time Stamps/Links: Episode Intro - 0:44 Interview - 6:30 Sean's Wrap Up - 28:48 Sean Azzaro - www.seanazzaro.com River City Community Church - www.reallife.org Real Life Conference - www.reallife.org/conference Ralph Moore - www.ralphmoore.net John Burke - www.johnburkeonline.com Ryan Azzaro - www.reallife.org/ministries/students/river-city-youth/ Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube