Jesus is Real Radio with Daniel Fusco

God and politics are taboo subjects to many people. Well, today, Pastor Daniel faces them both head-on as he continues in this study of Romans. You’ll be encouraged to sincerely pray for those in authority over you. And not only should you intercede for government officials, but you should give thanks for them as well. Pastor Daniel reminds you that God wants you to do this even if you don’t like them or agree with what they do.

There are few subjects that get people more riled up than politics. Lines are drawn and defenses are raised as soon as conversation shifts to political topics. Well, today, Pastor Daniel will share what the book of Romans has to say about the issue of politics. You’ll be reminded that your values and actions reflect your heart. Pastor Daniel will challenge you to consider whether your allegiance is to things on earth or to the Kingdom of God.

With all that has happened in the world recently, pressing on in hope has become more and more essential. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you that you can rejoice in hope because of who God is. As you cling to Him, He will grow your capacity to be hopeful regardless of your circumstances. When God is the source of your hope, you don’t have to question whether it will hold up when things go crooked. He is your hope in every situation.

If you’re honest with yourself, it won’t take you long to come up with a list of times you’ve struggled to love other people well. Passages like the one Pastor Daniel will share with you today challenge you to live differently. But you can’t make these changes yourself. Only Jesus can do this transformational work in you. Pastor Daniel urges you to focus on the Lord and let Him do a radical work in your life so that you can love like He does.

Why is it so hard to ask for help? The truth is that many people don’t want to admit that they can’t do it on their own, that they need other people. Well, as you’ll discover today, God designed you to live in community with others. Pastor Daniel shares that you should humbly admit that you’re not the total package. You need others to fill in your gaps, just like they need you to help them. Living like God intended means humbly doing life together.

You can learn a lot about a person by watching how they live their life, by what they say and do. Well, today, Pastor Daniel begins this new series, Amplify, by reminding you that God wants you to live your faith out loud. As you dive into Romans 12, you’ll learn that giving your life over to God and letting Him transform you makes a lot of sense. Jesus sacrificed everything for you. So you can give Him your life and live your faith for all to see.

Sometimes you just need a hug. No matter how old you are, there are bound to be times when you need comfort… to know that you’re not alone. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that God is always there for you, waiting to wrap you in His arms. Don’t worry, He knows how messed up you are. Your deepest secrets won't stop Him from loving you and wanting a relationship with you. God is waiting to give you His grace and comfort, you just need to ask.

In sports, coaches often talk about remembering the fundamentals- the foundational skills of the game that are required for success. Well, today, Pastor Daniel reminds you to cling to the fundamental practices of your faith. He encourages you not to get ahead of yourself, but to do the things that God has already told you to do. Building on these foundational practices will help you to stay grounded as you follow God’s direction for your life.

Especially in America, people have so much. Whether it’s opportunities, possessions, or freedoms, you are abundantly blessed. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you that God gave you all you have, even your abilities and giftings, so that you can be a blessing to others. And, though you benefit from these things, God wants you to look around and see how you can use what He’s given you to serve and bless the people you cross paths with.

If you’ve ever seen pictures of the earth from space, you’ll notice that you can see where the biggest cities are because they’re lit up. Today, Pastor Daniel urges you to be like those cities and let your faith shine brightly. God wants your life to be a beacon in the darkness of this world. When you go through your everyday moments, loving others and serving God, His love shines through you and shows people the way to hope and peace in Him.