Reaching For Real Life

Criminal District Attorney, Nico LaHood, joins Pastor Sean in a challenging discussion of leveraging the opportunities God has given to each and every one of us. Time Stamps/Links: Introduction - 0:42 Nico's Testimony - 5:00 Passion for Jesus in a Secular World - 13:35 Faith and Politics - 15:43 Leading a Men's Bible Study - 18:25 Navigating the Political Divide - 22:52 Calling in the Place of Influence - 26:36 Sean Wraps Up - 30:08 Sean Azzaro - www.seanazzaro.com River City Community Church - www.reallife.org Criminal District Attorney - Nico LaHood - www.bexar.org Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube

Sean is joined by other members of women in leadership of River City Community Church. Together they continue in the discussion of the blog post, A Letter to My Brothers, by Beth Moore and dive a little deeper into the challenges of being a female leader in ministry. Time Stamps/Links: Sean shares his thoughts on Beth Moore's blog post - 1:00 Discussion with River City Women Leaders - 6:20 Beth Moore Blog Post First Impressions - 7:23 Personal Experiences - 8:50 Speaking to Men on Behalf of Women in Ministry - 18:13 Episode wrap up - 22:28 Sean Azzaro - www.seanazzaro.com River City Community Church - www.reallife.org A Letter To My Brothers (Beth Moore Blog Post) - https://blog.lproof.org/2018/05/a-letter-to-my-brothers.html Lauren Shepherd, Lonna Averill & Kendra Davis - http://reallife.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube

Sean speaks with Lieutenant Colonel Reservist & Children's Minister Jaime McGuire. The two discuss the challenges, criticisms and successes she has experienced as a female leader in ministry. Time Stamps/Links: Experience Israel 2019 Invitation - 1:15 Sean shares his thoughts on Beth Moore's blog post - 2:17 Discussion with Jaime McGuire - 12:39 Jaime's military leadership & experience - 15:05 Jaime's ministry leadership & experience - 24:00 speaking to men on behalf of women in ministry - 34:37 Jaime's recommended reading - 38:39 Episode wrap up - 40:58 Sean Azzaro - www.seanazzaro.com River City Community Church - www.reallife.org Experience Israel 2019 - www.reallife.org/israel A Letter To My Brothers (Beth Moore Blog Post) - https://blog.lproof.org/2018/05/a-letter-to-my-brothers.html Jaime McGuire - http://reallife.org/get-involved/kids/ Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube

6 months following the destruction of Hurricane Maria, Sean and Pastor Willy Mayfield discuss how the trust and faith in God helped River City's most recent mission trip to Puerto Rico become a success in building the foundation of redemption for a sister church. Time Stamps/Links: answering the call to leading short term mission trips - 3:34 why Puerto Rico? - 5:45 initial conditions at a glance - 6:42 loss of hope - 12:15 partnering with others - 15:36 God sightings - 21:10 Sean Azzaro - www.seanazzaro.com River City Community Church - www.reallife.org Short Term Missions - www.reallife.org/ministries/hands-feet/ Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Sean shares his thoughts on the life, legacy, and passing of Reverend Billy Graham, and on the tragic circumstances surrounding the Parkland mass shooting. He also presents a solution for the brokenness of sin in the heart of man leading to rebellion against God. Time Stamps/Links: Billy Graham's passing - 1:17 Parkland Florida shooting - 6:34 Matthew 22:15 - 9:16 Brokenness of sin in the heart of man - 15:33 Unity vs devisiveness - 16:30 Government Established by God? - 18:34 Episode Wrap Up with Sean - 20:36 Sean Azzaro - www.seanazzaro.com River City Community Church - www.reallife.org Billy Graham Evangelistic Association - https://billygraham.org Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Sean interviews Real Life Conference guest speaker, Randy Frazee, and the two discuss how the power of authentic community can lead to a Spirit-filled discipleship journey. Time Stamps/Links: Interview with Randy Frazee - 1:20 Discipleship Challenges - 2:10 Dallas Willard: The Spirit Of The Disciplines- 3:05 Authentic Community & Discipleship - 5:45 Navigating Through a Divided & Hostile Culture - 11:30 Hope For Our City - 15:15 Willow Creek Project: Reveal - 12:43 Episode Wrap Up with Sean - 24:40 Sean Azzaro - www.seanazzaro.com River City Community Church - www.reallife.org Real Life Conference - www.reallife.org/conference Randy Frazee - www.randyfrazee.com Peter Heck - www.peterheck.com Randy Phillips - www.lifeaustin.com, www.phillipscraigdean.com Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Sean discusses the creative conception, implementation and vision for utilizing the Real Life Conference to disciple and develop leaders with Mike McGuire and interviews Real Life Conference guest speaker, Randy Phillips. Time Stamps/Links: creation and implementation of the Real Life Conference - 1:50 interview with Randy Phillips - 8:35 episode wrap up with Sean - 25:00 Sean Azzaro - www.seanazzaro.com River City Community Church - www.reallife.org Real Life Conference - www.reallife.org/conference Peter Heck - www.peterheck.com Randy Frazee - www.randyfrazee.com Randy Phillips - www.lifeaustin.com, www.phillipscraigdean.com Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Sean shares his thoughts on humility and seeking wisdom, gives vision plans for his upcoming sermon series, Master Plan and interviews Real Life Conference guest speaker, Peter Heck. Time Stamps/Links: lacking wisdom (James 1:5) - 3:11 recognizing false prophets (Matthew 7:15-20) - 5:58 interview with Peter Heck - 13:32 Real Life Conference info - 28:49 Sean Azzaro - www.seanazzaro.com River City Community Church - www.reallife.org Real Life Conference - www.reallife.org/conference Peter Heck - www.peterheck.com Randy Frazee - www.randyfrazee.com Randy Phillips - www.lifeaustin.com, www.phillipscraigdean.com Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Sean Azzaro, Senior Pastor of River City Community Church, begins the first episode of Reaching For Real Life. Joined by Executive Pastor, Mike McGuire, the two candidly discuss the motivation and passion behind the concept of "Real Life", the pursuit of authentic faith, and the commitment to make disciples. Time Stamps/Links: concept of "Real Life" - 1:58 pursuit of authentic faith - 5:15 Real Life Conference - 13:54 Randy Frazee - www.randyfrazee.com Randy Phillips - www.lifeaustin.com, www.phillipscraigdean.com Peter Heck - www.peterheck.com River City Community Church - www.reallife.org Real Life Conference - www.reallife.org/conference Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube