In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on the recent canonization of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teen recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Using Scripture, he explains why sainthood and praying to saints are unbiblical, reminding us that all believers are called saints and that Jesus alone is our mediator. The episode ultimately points us back to the gospel, where glory and miracles belong only to God.
 
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses the rise of far-right influencer Nick Fuentes and asks if hate has become the new gospel. He warns that Fuentes’ messages of racism, antisemitism, and misogyny directly contradict the teachings of Jesus, who calls us to love our enemies and value every human being as made in God’s image. Pastor Zach emphasizes that as Christians, our allegiance is to the kingdom of Jesus, not any ethnic identity or political ideology, and following voices like Fuentes risks turning people away from Christ.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Zach's son, Deacon Weihrauch reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it means for Christians today. He reminds us that responding to hatred with hatred only fuels more division, but Jesus calls us to respond with love, courage, and truth. Deacon challenges both older and younger generations to step up as mentors and leaders, carrying the gospel forward with boldness in a time of growing opposition.

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach discusses the power of reading to children and asks if parents are missing a key discipleship tool. He explains that reading not only strengthens bonds but also teaches children about God’s character and instills faith, citing Proverbs 22, Deuteronomy 6, and Romans 10. Parents are reminded that their home is the primary place for theological formation and that reading Scripture to their kids shapes both the child and the parent.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach discusses the impact of phones in schools and asks who really rules the classroom. He explains that smartphones distract students, harm attention and behavior, and contribute to anxiety and depression. Drawing on biblical principles, he emphasizes the need for order, obedience, and cultivating stillness to grow in character and spiritual maturity.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks the question, is a teen you love at risk? He shares how 72% of American teenagers are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, but warns that artificial relationships can never replace real wisdom, accountability, or connection. Pastor Zach reminds us that God designed us for human intimacy, and that true healing and guidance come only from him.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the question, can more money fix our government? Prompted by a New York Times opinion piece, he considers whether raising congressional salaries might actually attract more competent and ethical leaders. Using both cultural insight and biblical teaching, he argues that underpaying leaders devalues leadership, fosters corruption, and ignores God’s design for wise, well-supported leadership. Ultimately, Pastor Zach challenges us to see leadership as a gift worth honoring so that we might raise up the best leaders possible.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach unpacks the recent Texas law change impacting dreamers and asks: should children pay for their parents’ choices? He explores how Christians can hold justice and mercy together when it comes to immigration, reminding us that following Jesus means thinking with nuance—not just party lines.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach shares the story of PGA golfer Tommy Fleetwood, who finally won his first championship after years of near-misses. Pastor Zach unpacks how Fleetwood’s perseverance mirrors the biblical call to keep going in faith, even when results don’t come right away. Drawing from Galatians 6:9, Romans 5, and 1 Peter 5:6, he reminds us that God values daily obedience over instant success.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach discusses the debate over federalizing crime-fighting in cities like Washington D.C., Chicago, and New York. Looking past politics, he points to the Bible’s teaching that government leaders are accountable to God for justice and the safety of their people. True leadership requires humility, responsibility, and a commitment to protecting the vulnerable—the kind of righteous authority that reflects God’s design for government.

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