Wake Up, Look Up

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach challenges the rise of chaplaincy without Christ, urging listeners to recognize that true spiritual care must be rooted in the gospel. Without Jesus, he argues, we’re offering comfort without substance—and that’s not just ineffective, it’s dangerous.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how strength-based parenting offers a powerful model for discipleship, encouraging us to build on spiritual growth rather than fixating on failure. He reminds us that God is already at work in our lives—and we’re invited to celebrate and join Him there.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to a recent op-ed defending the Trump administration’s ban on critical race and gender theory in military academies, exploring who truly shapes moral character and why that responsibility belongs to the church and family—not the government. He connects this debate to biblical principles of moral clarity, unity, and staying in our God-given lanes of influence.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the tension between free speech and viewpoint diversity in higher education. Are universities truly open to different perspectives—or only the ones they already agree with? Looking through a biblical lens, Pastor Zach argues that honest debate sharpens us, but without God’s wisdom guiding us, free speech can spiral into chaos. Scripture calls us to seek truth, not just talk. And in a world full of noise, God's voice remains the clearest authority.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks whether the five love languages still help us love others—or if we've turned them into demands to be loved our way. He challenges the cultural drift from selfless to self-centered intimacy and reminds us that real love, as shown in Jesus and taught in Scripture, is about giving—not getting. Tools like the love languages can serve us well, but only when we use them to serve others.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores a proposal for mandatory national service and asks: does forced service build character, or just compliance? He affirms the biblical value of serving others but warns that heart transformation can’t be mandated by government—it must be formed in the home. Rather than relying on policy to shape our kids, we’re called to raise them with the heart of Jesus, who came not to be served, but to serve.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses the aging leadership in Congress and asks why so many leaders refuse to step aside. He connects this issue to a deeper spiritual problem of pride and self-interest, calling for a return to biblical servant leadership and a vision of legacy that empowers the next generation. For Christians, true freedom comes in letting go—because our purpose is rooted in eternity, not position.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the phrase “do your own research” in the context of vaccines, trust, and leadership. He unpacks the dangers of conspiracy thinking, the erosion of trust in experts, and the spiritual roots of cynicism—challenging listeners to become truth-tellers themselves. Ultimately, he points to Jesus as the only one who can transform our hearts and restore trust.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the cultural obsession with early morning productivity and asks, “Is God a morning person?” Drawing from both scripture and popular trends like 4AM CEO routines, he highlights how the Bible affirms early rising—not as a badge of hustle, but as a time for spiritual connection, as seen in Jesus' own habits. Yet, he cautions against linking self-worth to productivity. True rest and identity, Pastor Zach reminds us, are found not in how early we rise, but in the finished work of Jesus. Wake early if it draws you closer to God—not to prove your worth.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach highlights encouraging data showing that American dads are spending significantly more time with their kids since the pandemic—reflecting a cultural shift toward intentional fatherhood. He connects this trend to the biblical calling for fathers to lead their families spiritually, not just through big moments, but in everyday life. Citing Ephesians 6 and Deuteronomy 6, he challenges dads to go beyond being providers or playmates and to become consistent gospel witnesses in the home. The episode ends with a reminder: when dads step up spiritually, transformation follows.

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