Reaching For Real Life

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

Sean is joined by Executive Pastor of River City Community Church, Mike McGuire, and together the two focus on the concept and vision of Leadership Forum, a new growth ministry dedicated to embracing the leadership potential within each of us. Time Stamps/Links: NFL Facebook Comment/Response - 1:43 Episode Intro - 4:21 Why focus on Leadership Development? - 6:47 Embracing the learning mentality beyond the education - 11:18 Leadership Forum Ministry - 14:12 Growth in Young Leadership - 31:26 Vision Concept Following Leadership Forum - 37:43 Book Recommendations - 40:13 Sean's Wrap Up - 44:33 Sean Azzaro - www.seanazzaro.com River City Community Church - www.reallife.org Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube

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