Reaching For Real Life

Pastor Sean reconnects with a long time business leader in San Antonio - Mike Sharrow - CEO of C12. (www.joinC12.com) Attention Christian Business Owner / Leader / Manager / Steward...this is for you! You're not alone when it comes to knowing your faith walk does not end on Sundays. Mike tells his story of the Lord leading him to this mission field with this model of Christian Business Forums that meet all over the United States - headquartered in San Antonio.

Leadership is not only knowing how to rise up...it's also knowing when to let it go. Sean shares his observations on transitioning churches that have done it right, and many times when it's gone wrong. Believe it or not, the Elders and Pastors at River City Community Church have a vision and plan (if the Lord wills) on the next generation of ministry leaders... #family #mentorship #humility.

1 Timothy 2 is that chapter in the Bible where Paul says "...do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man...", which has caused many a church split and more recently the excommunication of Saddleback Church from the Southern Baptists. But what does the inspired Word of God say before that, after that (what is the context), and what is the historical context? Pastor Sean did his homework, and brings both barrels to the podcast. Agree? Disagree? Bottomline when it comes to the Word..."humility and grace."

This week The United States of America had a birthday...so how are we looking for almost 250? After a short sabbatical Pastor Sean returns refreshed and ready to call out the true colors of the red, white, and blue. But if you turn off the media, and engage with people...the heart is still generous and caring. Are you?

One of the most listened to podcasts from 2022 in case you missed was when Pastor Laurie Azzaro joined the conversation with Pastor Sean Azzaro as they talked about Marriage and Ministry - how they do it together and why it works. Enjoy!

Pastor Sean was a guest on The Sonny Melendrez Show (www.sonnyradio.com). Sonny digs deep into the history of Sean's family, plus you'll hear the miracle story of how the Lord provided for River City Community Church, and living a Spirit Filled Life.

Today we "remember the Sabbath Day to keep it Holy." While on the Isle of Patmos (or en route to to a coastal town in California), Pastor Sean is still committed to bringing you a podcast while setting aside time in June to seek the Lord and rest. And before leaving town he also grabs River City Believer Academy's Head of School Dr. Montie Mansur and gets a report on what the Lord did in the last school year, and the vision for the next.

Author, Pastor, Theologian Tim Keller passed away after his 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Pastor Sean reflects on his impact on the body of Christ, the world at large, and on him personally. Recommended books by Tim Keller include Making Sense of God, The Meaning of Marriage, and Hidden Christmas.

Work was created by God as Adam was charged to tend the Garden. Man was given stewardship of the earth. Pastor Sean invites Executive Director of Biblical Leadership For Excellence (BLE) Joe Carroll to the studio to talk about seeing your work as Worship. Joe spells out the strategy: Connecting, Consecrating, and Commissioning all in Community. Joe Carroll is the author of Experiencing God In Your Work.

Pastor Sean is passionate in his calling to make disciples via church planting and mission work. Just up I-35 in Austin is Collin Lambert - founder of Lambert Creative Media and Radio Host of Missions Today...a program heard on over 175 stations across the country. Collin gets to use his gifts in reporting on mission work around the world...and shares encouraging stories of business people using their gifts and talents in ways they didn't expect for the Kingdom.

Pastor Sean welcomes Pastor Ronson Hall of True Light Christian Fellowship - a Multi-Cultural Church on San Antonio's far East-side. It's a fun conversation that covers its all...including one point where Pastor Ronson gives his answer "What White People Need To Know". You need to hear this...be you Black or White, Eastside or Westside, Male or Female, Jew or Greek, we are all one in Christ Jesus.

Creating culture in a business and even in the church starts with the classic vision and mission as seen in your handbook. Pastor Sean says the top two foundational bullet points in your manual come right out of the Bible as the top two commandments of all time. It's up to the leader to be the architect and protector of that culture. Beware the culture killers.

How often do you watch or hear the news and wonder "what in the world is going on?"...where elected leaders in major cities say they won't prosecute "small crimes" like stealing, and then you wonder why businesses are closing as crime predictably goes up. What's the lesson here? Pastor Sean mentions that Paul talks about this in Romans 1 - read it yourself or tune in an enjoy this conversation.

Rick Warren is in pain, Albert Mohler hospitalized with blood clots, and Charles Stanley passes away....and this just in...Lazarus also died again. Wait...aren't Christians supposed to be happy, healthy, and healed? Here's the real question after the reality that we're going to die someday...and that question is "Do you know how you'll spend eternity?" The answer is inside...and it's free!

Sean unpacks the differences between a church that starts in a home vs. the "Megachurch". The call is the same...make disciples.

Happy Passover! Happy Easter! He Has Risen! The Tomb is still empty in Israel and you can go with Pastor Sean and River City Community Church! (www.reallife.org/israel) We welcome back to the show Reuven Doron from his home in Jerusalem with a message on why every believer should experience Israel. Listen to the end for a quick Hebrew lesson too!

Another school shooting, with 3 adults and 3 children murdered - this time in a Christian School, where the shooter Audrey Hale was killed by police. This all happens weeks after Tennessee bans the medical transitioning of minors & banning adult cabaret (drag) performances in front of children. Righteous anger with a message to stand up and say "no" to the craziness is appropriate. Also how then should we pray.

Pastor Sean pulls in Executive Pastor Mike McGuire who claims his job is to do nothing but to help Sean keep the ship moving forward and solve problems. Unfortunately Sean's not buying it, because Mike is humble enough to let the Lord use him in new ways that they didn't expect because of Covid with the food pantry ministry, and sharing the love of Jesus to neighborhoods under an idea called Compassion Zones. Listen and be inspired!

The reviews are in - The Jesus Revolution gets 5 Stars (and 2 fishes). Pastor Sean shares his take on the story, and how they tell the whole story...as there's never a perfect church because there are never perfect people. Get some popcorn and enjoy the conversation.

Mental Illness is plaguing the world with Anxiety Disorder leading the way in America affecting 40 million adults. Pastor Sean talks about the whys, the hope, and speaks the truth in love when it comes to treatment. Open your Bible to Philippians Chapter 4 and follow along.