Reaching For Real Life with Sean Azzaro

After more than a year of protocols, policies, and CDC recommendations we now have hindsight. Did the masks work? Did lockdowns work? Where is the science on masks? Sean looked. Listen to this lively conversation where the bottom line is to LIVE THE REAL LIFE YOU WERE CREATED FOR! In the "Hey Pastor Sean" segment, Sean fields the apologetics question of Creation...seven days or seven million years.

On the eve of their performance, Pastor Sean Azzaro chats with Mark Hall - leader of Casting Crowns, who also is a youth pastor at his home church in Atlanta. Casting Crowns will be on the campus of River City Community Church on April 29th in a Drive In Style Concert - enjoy the show from the flatbed of your truck while Casting Crown plays from their big truck. Sean and Mark talks about staying connected to the local church, and fear...which is something Mark Hall has dealt with Kidney Cancer...in fact the interview takes place while he's at the doctors office. A great conversation. In the "Ask Pastor Sean" segment, Sean is asked about guitars, and "is there such a thing as a Christian Plumber".

Sean takes a Biblical look at Fearless Leadership in the midst of a crisis. Joshua/Joseph come to mind...and so does leading a church in the 21st Century with a pandemic. Sean is teaching a series now call Fear Not, but in this podcast Sean talks about the critics on both sides that said when COVID broke "why are you shutting down" and the other side said "why aren't you staying shut". Leadership responds in faith, and Sean shares lessons learned. Also Sean takes another "Hey Pastor Sean" question: Can you be in a relationship with an unbeliever?

Sean introduces a new feature in the podcast called "Hey Pastor Sean..." as he replies to questions emailed to him on his Facebook Page or emailed directly to [email protected] - some fun, some very challenging. This episode:
18:04 - Hey Pastor Sean, does the church staff really get along and support each other.
28:01 - Hey Pastor Sean, I have a family member who is gay and getting married. I am conflicted about attending the wedding. How can I show support to them without confusing my children or dividing my family?
37:37 - Hey Pastor Sean, What does Pastor Sean do all week?

Pastor Sean chats with Ultra Runner Agatha Kerr on how she discovered how running long distances gives her new opportunities in sharing her faith...and we're not talking about 5Ks and 10K - but 50K's and 100's of miles - the type of running that drains you physically and emotionally give Agatha the window to share Christ with her fellow runners. 'Life begins outside your comfort zone." May this podcast challenge you in new ways.

Oral Roberts University, a Cinderella Story in all the March Madness...but the story the media went with was pure madness...any University that believes "like this" should be banned from the NCAA. Sounds extreme but Pastor Sean Azzaro wants to talk about it.

When Sean met Terry Linhart at a Youth For Christ event in Colorado several years ago, who knew it would be another chapter in the River City / Real Life Story of ministry and opportunity as Dr. Linhart today serves as chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Bethel University. On this radio broadcast Sean and Professor Linhart make the exciting announcement that you can attend Bethel University right hear in San Antonio/Selma/Schertz through the new "campus" at River City Community Church.

The most that most people know or think they know about St. Patrick is that he led snakes out of Ireland, or that he used the shamrock as an illustration for the Trinity...which is mostly folklore. Sean (an Irishman himself) shares a little church history with you which leads into a rich conversation on the family tree of Church Denominations - and while split after split after split, Jesus loves the Church...and so does Sean. Good stuff inside.

Dr. Sean McDowell is an associate professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University - author/co-author of several must have books including Evidence The Demands a Verdict, and Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships in a Confused Culture...oh yeah, he's also related to some guy named Josh McDowell.
Enjoy this rich conversation between two Seans that will encourage you with great hope for tomorrow...just get equipped.

Gov. Abbott in Texas lifts the mask mandate on Texas Independence Day, and Sean has one message for all - "get off the couch" - which is the SIV version of saying "get back to church". And Pastor Sean also shares his perspective on the disturbing report on the man Ravi Zacharias and where we should always place our focus.