Wake Up, Look Up

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks, are people a lost cause? Using the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course as an example, he highlights how investment, discipline, and encouragement can transform those who seem unqualified or rejected. Pastor Zach connects this to the biblical view that every person has God-given potential, emphasizing that hope, purpose, and guidance can help anyone grow and flourish.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks, what do we want from leaders? Using Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent speech on military culture and readiness as a starting point, Pastor Zach reflects on the biblical principles of leadership. He emphasizes that true leaders shape culture, provide clarity, and pursue change, showing that leadership is not about popularity but about guiding others toward vision, order, and alignment with God’s purposes.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the question, how do you solve hate? Using the story of Eli Sharabi, an Israeli who survived 491 days as a Hamas hostage, Pastor Zach reflects on the depth of human hatred and the need for moral clarity. He emphasizes that the Gospel of Jesus Christ—not politics or force—is what can transform hearts of hate into hearts of peace, and that global missions are central to bringing that hope to the world.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines the question, is conversion therapy biblical? Using a recent Supreme Court case in Colorado as a starting point, he explores how Christians should think about counseling related to gender and sexuality. Pastor Zach emphasizes that true change is central to the Gospel, confusion is not compassion, and Christian counselors are called to guide people toward God’s design for human flourishing while speaking truth in love.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the question, is it ever too late to be sorry? Using current events as a starting point, he unpacks what true confession and repentance look like, emphasizing that genuine apologies come before exposure, give up power, and seek reconciliation. This episode challenges listeners to consider how delayed or hollow repentance affects relationships and reminds us that forgiveness, mercy, and healing are only possible when sorrow and accountability are authentic.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on why we often fail to pray for peace in conflict zones around the world. Using the ongoing Israel-Hamas situation as a lens, he challenges listeners to let their hearts break for those who lack peace and to actively engage in informed, intercessory prayer. This episode reminds us that as followers of Christ, our call to be peacemakers extends far beyond our immediate surroundings, joining God in his global concern for all people.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores our culture’s tendency to jump to conclusions, using the recent Mark Sanchez story as an example. He reminds us that God values truth, practices patience, and brings justice on his timeline—encouraging us to respond with sober-mindedness and wait for all the facts before forming opinions. This episode challenges us to slow down, think clearly, and let truth guide our reactions rather than impulse.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how proactive, compassionate intervention can prevent school shootings. Highlighting a New York case where a bullied and isolated teen was supported through counseling, tutoring, and community care, Pastor Zach emphasizes the biblical principles of acting justly, loving mercy, and bearing one another’s burdens, showing that addressing struggles early can save lives and transform potential tragedy into hope.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores whether Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 could give us a glimpse of heaven. Using the real-time translation feature as an example, he reflects on how technology can unite people across languages and cultures, advance the Great Commission, and hint at the future unity of the new heavens and new earth, where barriers are removed and human creativity flourishes under God’s glory.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach unpacks whether AI can really help you find your soulmate. He argues that love isn’t about perfect algorithms or matches but about daily choices, growth, and the kind of Christ-centered love that goes beyond compatibility—loving and being loved even in the midst of brokenness.

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