In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on a recent controversy involving a public leader celebrating at a sporting event and asks an important question about leadership and optics. Exploring the biblical call to set an example both on and off the clock, he challenges leaders to consider how their personal choices communicate during moments of crisis. Pastor Zach reminds listeners that authentic leadership requires wisdom, awareness, and a life that aligns with the message they want others to hear.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines whether the Bible supports breaking the law in the name of compassion, particularly in conversations around immigration. Responding to a recent opinion piece, he explores how Scripture holds both mercy and justice together–calling God’s people to care for the foreigner while also upholding the rule of law. Pastor Zach challenges listeners not to cherry-pick verses to defend political views, but to wrestle honestly with the full counsel of God’s Word.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the question of whether earning something through hard work shapes our character differently than relying on talent alone. Using the example of Olympic athletes and the discipline required to compete at the highest level, he highlights how grit, perseverance, and sacrifice cultivate gratitude and humility. Drawing from Proverbs, Pastor Zach challenges listeners–especially parents–to pursue and encourage hard things that build character, deepen gratitude, and reflect a biblical vision of growth.

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