In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on a New York Times article exploring how students are turning to AI to process emotions and form pseudo-relationships. He warns that emotional “offloading” to machines is distancing young people from real intimacy and increasing anxiety, while robbing parents of opportunities to truly know their children’s hearts. Drawing from Jesus’ words in Luke 6, Pastor Zach calls parents, families, and friends to do the hard work of listening, vulnerability, and human connection that no technology can replace.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach challenges listeners to rethink the role politics plays in their lives, arguing that it should never become an all-consuming identity. Drawing from a Wall Street Journal op-ed and Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 13, he emphasizes that being “right” means nothing if it comes at the expense of love. The episode calls Christians to hold political convictions with humility, prioritize relationships and community, and be known first for love rather than party allegiance.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach uses an unexpected environmental issue—the billions of golf balls lost each year—to challenge the modern assumption that something is only wrong if its harm is immediately visible. Drawing on Proverbs 14, he argues that human perspective is limited, while God alone sees the long-term and generational consequences of our actions. The episode invites listeners to rethink moral decision-making, trust God’s wisdom over personal perception, and consider how seemingly harmless choices may carry far-reaching impact beyond what we can see.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach invites families to reconsider the spiritual value of slowing down together in an overstimulated, screen-saturated world. Prompted by a Wall Street Journal article and grounded in Jesus’ invitation to rest in Mark 6, he argues that reclaiming simple rhythms—like family movie night—can restore attention, connection, and meaningful conversation. The episode challenges parents to intentionally create space for shared stories, genuine presence, and rest, reminding listeners that stepping away from constant hustle isn’t laziness, but a deeply biblical practice.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach challenges the way we evaluate political leaders by shifting the focus from image, charisma, and media presence to character, track record, and faithfulness. Drawing from current events and Jesus’ teaching in Luke 16, he argues that leadership credibility is revealed in how someone handles what they’ve already been entrusted with. The episode calls listeners—especially voters—to resist spectacle, pursue substance, and rethink what truly qualifies someone to lead.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to a Wall Street Journal article on how AI is reshaping the workplace and forcing employees to justify their value. He argues that while lazy, disengaged workers may be replaceable, humans who show up with purpose, creativity, and excellence never are. Drawing from Scripture, Pastor Zach challenges Christians to reject coasting and instead approach their work with enthusiasm, integrity, and a commitment to glorify God.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on new research showing that childhood trauma doesn’t have to define a person’s future. He connects the HOPE framework—supportive relationships, safe environments, emotional growth, and belonging—to the very things God has designed the local church to provide. Pastor Zach challenges listeners to see church not just as something they attend for themselves, but as a place God uses through ordinary people to bring real healing to those carrying deep wounds.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses a recent viral moment and examines it through the lens of Scripture, accountability, and the imago Dei. He challenges listeners to think carefully about how words and images can demean others, reminding us that followers of Jesus are responsible not only for what they say, but also for what they share or defend. The episode calls Christians to reject unloving rhetoric, hold fast to truth with humility, and reflect Christ in a deeply divided public square.

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