Reaching For Real Life with Sean Azzaro

Sean Azzaro

Candid conversations about how faith impacts real life, beyond the church life, beyond the faith talk and into real authentic faith.

  1. 6月24日

    River City Believer's Academy's Jenn Conant

    With school starting soon, Sean shares that Jennifer Conant has been promoted from assistant principal to head of schools at River City Believers Academy after 13 years on staff, and interviews her about her journey from stay-at-home mom to teacher and administrator, her love for students and families, and the school’s mission to disciple students as passionate followers of Jesus while maintaining strong academics. Conant highlights benefits like a family culture, small class sizes, and a safe environment, shares how to learn more at rcbaonline.com or 210-656-2999, requests prayer for building expansion, staff refreshment, and wisdom. 00:00 Fathers Day Catch Up 01:14 Jerky Stick Tradition 02:04 School Leadership Update 03:24 Meet Jennifer Conant 03:57 Her RCBA Journey 05:55 Called to Lead 08:43 Strengths and Relationships 11:20 School and Church Mission 13:02 Faith Over Achievement 13:32 Leading Through Highs Lows 14:07 God Provides Stewardship 15:18 Humility Builds Trust 16:40 Why Private School Matters 17:03 Family Culture Love 18:46 Small Classes Safe Growth 20:45 How to Learn More 21:56 Prayer Needs Expansion 24:01 Closing Reflections Signoff

    27 分钟

  2. 6月17日

    Gratitude And Prayer For America's 250th Anniversary

    Pastor Sean Azzaro and Baron Wiley discuss Sean’s upcoming sabbatical, the difficulty of truly unplugging from work and leadership, and urge church boards and elders to understand the unique demands of pastoral ministry. The conversation shifts to hope for America as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, encouraging gratitude, travel and history study, and distinguishing patriotism from “Christian nationalism.” Sean recommends Tom Holland’s book “Dominion” and closes with a prayer for America, repentance, generosity, and revival. 00:00 Sabbatical Banter 01:16 Unplugging From Work 03:14 Why Pastors Need Rest 04:45 Boards Elders And Support 06:58 Sharing The Pulpit 07:28 God Is Series Preview 08:45 Hope For America 10:24 Travel And Gratitude 12:30 Media Myths And Visitors 15:13 Land Acknowledgements Debate 18:54 Christian Nationalism Clarified 20:33 Christian Roots Of The West 24:40 Give Thanks This July 25:11 Closing Prayer For America

    27 分钟

  3. 6月10日

    Faith, Politics, and Discernment: Responding To James Talarico

    The Texas primaries are complete and now we look to November where the big race is with Ken Paxton vs. James Talarico. Sean speaks to Talarico’s public statements about Christianity, “Christian nationalism,” gender (including a clip where Talarico claims God is non-binary), and abortion (including his argument about Mary’s consent). Sean argues these are distortions of scripture and warns believers about deception and a “different gospel,” while emphasizing love for people, compassion for women facing unwanted pregnancies, and participation in elections without bitterness. 00:00 Welcome and Camp Plans 01:10 Spurs Game and City Culture 03:57 Election Matchup Preview 04:51 Talarico Claims and Straw Men 09:44 Trans Ideology and Kids 11:20 God Is Nonbinary Clip 15:07 Abortion Consent Argument 19:43 Pastors Politics and False Teachers 22:19 How Believers Should Respond 23:08 God Is Series and Closing

    26 分钟

  4. 6月2日

    Dr. Les Hollon - Love As Holiness

    Love as Holiness: Dr. Les Holland on Reconciliation, Pastoral Leadership, and COVID-Era Ministry Pastor Sean Azzaro talks with Dr. Les Hollan, longtime pastor of Trinity Baptist Church and author of Love as Holiness: Dare to Live It, joined by his wife, Vicky. Holland reflects on following Buckner Fanning, building “love bridges” after a difficult church transition, and his emphasis on reconciliation, listening, and early-morning meditation. He explains the book’s origin in his PhD work and frames love as the way of experiencing God’s holiness, offering leadership lessons such as loving God first, casting clear vision while building consensus, and being willing to say “I don’t know.” Holland discusses leading through COVID, boundaries after retirement, and Vicky highlights the story-driven nature of the book. 00:00 Show Kickoff Banter 01:03 Introducing Dr Les Hollan 01:50 Call to Trinity Baptist 03:33 Leading After a Predecessor 04:34 Reconciliation Artist Story 06:31 Love as Holiness Book 07:32 Pastoral Pressure and Practices 11:36 Leadership Lessons for Pastors 13:53 Revelation And Humility 15:12 Leading Through COVID 16:27 Crisis Ministry Breakthrough 17:40 Advice To Younger Self 19:46 Retirement And Community 22:46 Boundaries With Successor 24:08 Vicky On The Book 25:10 Wrap Up And Next Series

    27 分钟

  5. 5月27日

    Youth Camp & VBS: Making Church a Non-Negotiable Priority

    Sean Azzaro speaks to the value of Vacation Bible School and River City Community Church’s summer camps (2nd–12th grade), emphasizing discipleship through concentrated relationships, worship, and community. Sean urges parents to organize family life around the things of God, not treating church as negotiable or replaced by sports, activities, or Christian school, and to help kids sustain “camp high” by connecting to youth group. He shares scholarship opportunities via youth pastor Clay Burkholder (cburkholder@reallife.org) and announces camp June 8–12 at Camp Buckner and VBS July 13–17, with details at reallife.org. 00:00 Welcome and YaYa Week 00:43 Outnumbered Parenting 01:14 Why Camp Memories Matter 01:57 Daily Devotions and Activities 04:29 Church Camps and VBS Options 05:34 Why Youth Camp Works 06:34 Choosing Faith First 09:30 Parents Lead the Way 16:27 Camp High to Lifelong Habits 18:56 Scholarships Dates and Wrap Up

    21 分钟

  6. 5月19日

    True Revival vs. Patriotism: Keeping Jesus at the Center

    On Reaching for Real Life, Sean and Baron discuss grandparenting plans before turning to recent faith-centered patriotic events in Washington, DC around the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration, including prayers led by Speaker Mike Johnson. Sean expresses caution about labeling such gatherings “revival,” emphasizing that true revival is “just Jesus,” marked by repentance, transformed lives, and changed communities, and warning against conflating Christian faith with Americanism or political bandwagons. 00:00 Granddaughter Intro 00:33 Pops Camp Plans 01:26 Last Week's Feedback 02:21 Faith Events In May 04:22 Revival Or Patriotism 06:52 What Revival Looks Like 08:29 Politics And Christian Witness 12:35 Discernment and Follow-Up 14:14 Gen Z Returns To Church 15:30 Young Men Push Back 17:33 Science And Secularism 19:48 Jubilee And 250 Years 20:28 Kingdom Of God First 21:51 Revival Under Persecution 24:31 Pastors Focus On Discipleship 26:11 Church Invite And Wrap Up

    27 分钟

  7. 5月12日

    Faith and Legacy: From Parent To Grandparent

    Sean Azzaro and Baron Wiley recap River City Community Church’s Mother’s Day service honoring moms, and the golf tournament fundraiser for Real Life Community Outreach. The conversation turns to the importance of fathers and grandfathers investing in boys, Sean’s memories of his grandfathers, and the intentional “YaYa Pops Camp” week of activities, devotions, and scripture memorization for all six grandkids. Sean cites Deuteronomy 4:9 on teaching future generations, emphasizing grandparents as storytellers and prayer warriors who respect parents’ authority while modeling a God-honoring family legacy. 00:00 Show Kickoff Banter 00:42 Mother's Day Reflections 01:27 Honoring Mom Stories 02:44 Golf Tourney Recap 03:32 Moses Steals The Show 05:32 Why Boys Need Men 07:19 Knowing The Grandparents 08:22 Lessons From Grandpa Pope 09:22 Generational Role Shifts 11:09 Great Grandparents Memories 11:46 Grandparent Joy 12:15 Yaya Pops Camp 13:26 Camp Traditions 15:51 Legacy and Stories 19:55 Grandparent Boundaries 22:53 Blessing with Resources 24:27 Better Grandparents 26:04 Church Invitation 26:33 Podcast Farewell

    27 分钟

  8. 5月5日

    Boldness Vs "Use Words If Necessary"

    Sean Azzaro and Barron Wiley discuss how Christians can engage entertainment like Star Wars and Harry Potter with discernment, using it as an opportunity to help kids think biblically and critically rather than avoiding everything outright. They explore what it means to “share your faith, use words if necessary,” emphasizing that lifestyle matters but the New Testament also calls believers to speak about Jesus. The conversation compares different approaches to evangelism—from street-corner preaching to relational, everyday conversations—and highlights witnessing as simply telling what you’ve seen God do. Sean shares examples of praying for others, his son Ryan leading someone to Christ through casual invitations, and the need for churches and believers to rely on the Holy Spirit’s power (Acts 1:8) and not fear or shame. 00:00 Welcome and Banter 00:45 Star Wars and The Force 03:25 Harry Potter Discernment 06:54 Talk Faith Naturally 08:37 Street Preaching Debate 11:23 Everyday Evangelism Stories 13:19 Great Commission As You Go 19:27 Church Culture Shift 22:26 Spirit Empowered Witness 24:08 Mothers Day and Church Info 25:09 Closing Thanks

    25 分钟
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Candid conversations about how faith impacts real life, beyond the church life, beyond the faith talk and into real authentic faith.

信息

  • 创作者
    Sean Azzaro
  • 活跃年份
    2017年 - 2026年
  • 单集
    330
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © 2026 River City Community Church

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