Wake Up, Look Up

In this eye-opening episode of the Wake Up Look Up podcast, we dive into a troubling article from The Atlantic about the alarming increase in choking during sex among high school and college students. Zach points out the serious neurological effects, comparable to CED, and the dehumanizing view promoted by pornography, which reduces people to objects rather than recognizing them as made in the image of God. Tune in as listeners are urged to seek true fulfillment through Jesus Christ, rather than pursuing increasingly risky behaviors.

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up with Zach Weihrauch, we explore how constant overstimulation can lead to feelings of boredom. Zach dives into the Bible's teachings on rest and how a boring summer can actually lead to meditation, self-reflection and clarity. Join us for today's episode as we redefine boredom as a chance to slow down, reflect, and find peace in God's presence.

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, we tackle the contentious issue of school vouchers and the use of tax money for private and religious education. Recent news articles have highlighted that 4.7 million children are now using scholarship programs to attend private schools, sparking significant debate within the public education community. Keep listening to discover why this shift in taxpayer dollars from public to private education is causing such an uproar in our communities. 

On today's episode of Wake Up, Look Up, we explore the controversial stance that Christians should not pursue In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), a view recently declared at the Southern Baptist Convention at represents over 13 million Southern Baptists in the United States. Should such sweeping statements be adopted denominationally? Tune in to hear why these drastic proclamations often lead to confusion, unequal change, and inconsistency within denominations across the country. 

Can we truly love LGBTQ+ members without compromising our own beliefs? Pope Francis inspired today's episode, as he has consistently shown outward support to the LGBTQ+ community by allowing same-sex unions to receive a blessing and refraining from discouraging his members to go beyond the boundaries of gender norms. Keep listening to hear the difference between gospel-driven love and simple affirmation.

Are we all too quick to judge? As we look into the story of well-known professional golfer Scottie Scheffler, who was handcuffed and thrown in the back of a cop car for alleged aggravated assault, I think we will find our culture might be a little too quick to give opinions on events in which they were not a part of. Tune into Wake Up, Look Up to hear why being slow to judgment can not only help ourselves but our neighbor as well.

On today's episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Zach exposes the harmful effects of pornography's infiltration into our culture. From platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter) to overly sexualized commercials, pornography is no longer something people are searching for; it is constantly exposed to us. Keep listening to learn how we can work to solve this problem for ourselves, our children, and others around us.

The election is here, and it begs the question: Are we blindly supporting candidates based on their chosen political party? Keep listening to hear how President Trump's recent conviction of 34 felony counts has made us rethink the way we approach politics. Maybe it's not about who we vote for, maybe it's a question of how we can get more involved. Tune in to hear more.

Check out the first episode of Wake Up, Look Up with Zach Weihrauch, where we discuss advances in our technological world, how to navigate it, and how to ensure a safe environment for ourselves and our children. The episode arose from recent news revealing Elon Musk's plans to implant Neuralink chips into the minds of people with disabilities to help them function more efficiently. Keep listening to hear the predicted future of this advanced technology and what it means for our future.