In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines the life and death of Ayatollah Khamenei, highlighting the evil and oppression he caused under the guise of being divinely appointed. He reminds listeners that hell exists as a place of God’s justice, where the wrongs done to victims are acknowledged and righted. Pastor Zach points to Jesus Christ as the ultimate answer for our own sin, offering redemption instead of reckoning for those who turn to him.

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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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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach tackles the debate over whether government food assistance programs should restrict the purchase of junk food, exploring what true compassion and responsible provision really look like. Drawing on recent statistics and a biblical framework, he argues that helping people thrive means using wisdom–not enabling harmful choices that lead to long-term consequences. Through practical examples and Scripture, Pastor Zach challenges listeners to think critically about generosity, accountability, and what it means to care for others in a way that reflects the heart of Christ.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach considers a viral matchmaking algorithm to explore what happens when technology begins to shape how we pursue romance. He contrasts convenience-driven, self-focused approaches to dating with a biblical picture of love rooted in covenant, sacrifice, and valuing another person. The episode challenges listeners to examine whether modern tools are helping or reshaping their understanding of what real love is meant to be.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on a public shift within the body-positivity movement to explore how easily identity can become tied to a single cause. He examines how online communities can harden into echo chambers that react harshly to dissent, contrasting that dynamic with a biblical vision of identity rooted in Christ. The episode invites listeners to evaluate what shapes their loyalties and to pursue truth, humility, and self-control over cultural approval.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores growing concerns about AI-driven job disruption and what that could mean for workers and families. He encourages listeners to hold together trust in God’s sovereignty with practical wisdom, urging thoughtful preparation rather than panic or denial. The episode frames technological change as an opportunity for Christians to respond with faith, prudence, and intentional planning for the future.

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