In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks whether joy might be the medicine we actually need, drawing from research that shows dancing dramatically reduces the risk of dementia and physical decline. He reflects on how joy is deeply wired into who we are, pointing back to God’s original design and how a broken world often steals that joy from us. The episode invites listeners to reclaim joy—ultimately rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ—and embrace it as both spiritually renewing and life-giving.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores whether justice in America has become influenced by political ideology and economic power rather than true fairness. Drawing from recent research and Scripture, he highlights how favoritism toward either the wealthy or the poor erodes justice and ultimately undermines society. The episode challenges Christians to care deeply about judicial integrity and to engage thoughtfully as informed voters who value justice as something that matters to God.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines a recent court ruling about parental rights and raises concerns about schools withholding critical information from parents regarding their children. He argues that parents—not schools or the government—have God-given authority and responsibility over their children’s formation, care, and well-being. The episode urges parents to stay engaged, ask hard questions, and refuse to allow secrecy in matters that deeply affect their kids’ mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

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