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In a Congressional hearing three University Presidents refused to say whether students who called for Jewish genocide were in violation of university policies. Since then one of those resigned. Harvard stood by their president despite recent revelations of plagiarism. Besides the fact that woke-ism is protecting outright genocide of the Jewish people, Pastor Sean says this is about control, and control them when they're young. Teach the truth.

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Reaching For Real Life with Sean Azzaro

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Jamie McGuire – Talking Family Discipleship, Leadership, and the Air Force 38:00

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Jamie McGuire is a secret weapon for the Kingdom. She serves on staff at River City Community Church as the Next Gen Pastor, but she also serves as a Lt. Col. in the United States Reserves. Pastor Sean says give me some one from the military and loves Jesus ready to serve and watch out! Life lessons inside this conversation in leadership, including raising your kids.…

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World News Vs. The Good News 36:43

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Sean comments on the headlines of the week - Afghanistan, Haiti, Immigration in Texas, and new Mask Mandates - and if you only read the headlines then you need to stop...and "Listen" / "Be still and know that I am God".

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Chief Kelvin J. Cochran - Facing The Fire 30:21

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Pastor Sean welcomes to the show the man known as America's Fire Chief (appointed by President Obama), Chief Kelvin J. Cochran who went through his own fiery furnace when he was fired for his Christian beliefs on a very public stage. But just like the 3 Hebrews in Nebuchadnezzar's day, somebody else was with him. His new book "Facing the Fire: The Faith That Brought America's Fire Chief Through The Flames of Persecution" tells the full story of his persecution, and how to take the heat...and the lessons learned from it. Stand for the truth and watch what God does.…

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No Kings = Lawlessness 26:00

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Pastor Sean Azzaro comes to the Boerne Radio 103.9FM Studio on Main Street! Pastor Sean and Baron reflect on Father's Day, Networking, and the No Kings rally and its implications for immigration law, plus the ongoing conflict in Israel and Iran with the reminder that we have the greatest weapon of all...prayer. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:40 Boerne Radio Studio Tour 01:17 Vacation and Study Break 02:02 Father's Day Reflections 02:37 Summer in the Psalms 06:33 The Importance of Networking 08:20 Networking Tips and Personal Stories 11:05 Discussing the No Kings Rally 11:25 Debating Immigration Law Enforcement 12:06 The Role of Law in Society 12:12 Critique of Left-Wing Movements 16:08 Israel's Actions Against Iran 16:39 The Complexity of Middle Eastern Politics 20:24 The Significance of Israel 23:19 Prayers for Peace and Leadership…

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Church Attendance and The New Testament 26:00

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It's the season of summer camps, vacations, and in Sean's case a time where he unplugs, prays, and listens to the Lord's direction for the next season. But if you're not out of town, then we'll see you on Sunday! But wait...do I have to go to church? Why is it important to physically attend? How does online church fit into modern worship, and what is the significance of spiritual community? Why go to church? "For the Bible tells me so." 00:00 Invitation to River City Community Church 01:07 Welcome to Reaching for Real Life 01:34 Summer Sabbatical and Youth Camp 02:24 Purpose of Sabbatical 04:12 Summer in the Psalms Series 04:41 Leading Worship and Coaching 06:19 Importance of Church Attendance 08:25 Defining Church and Community 10:50 The Importance of Being Part of a Church Community 12:10 New Testament Teachings on Church Attendance 12:57 The Early Church: A Model of Commitment and Community 16:21 Modern Challenges: Online Church and Community 21:10 Encouragement to Engage in Church Life 22:58 Invitation to River City Community Church 24:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement…

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Navigating Faith and Business 26:01

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Pastor Sean Azzaro of River City Community Church and his longtime friend, Mike Beckham discuss the journey from ministry back to the business world. They delve into the concept of living a 'real life' as intended by God, the challenges faced in transitioning from a pastoral role to a business leader, and how faith continues to play a pivotal role in all aspects of life. You'll hear lessons learned, the importance of healthy relationships, and the seamless integration of faith in business. 00:00 Introduction: Made for Something More? 00:19 Invitation to River City Community Church 01:08 Welcome to the Reaching for Real Life Podcast 01:28 Transition from Ministry to Business 02:19 Sports Talk and Friendship 04:38 Challenges and Lessons in Ministry 07:47 Life Beyond Pastoral Ministry 11:02 Faith in the Marketplace 16:15 Loving People in Business 21:21 Conclusion and Contact Information…

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The Rattle in Seattle 25:59

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After letting you look behind the curtain of the inspiring 'Yaya-Pops Camp,' and a recap of the series on Ruth, Pastor Sean and Baron discuss a controversial incident in Seattle involving a faith-based event where 23 protestors were arrested, attendees were assalted, police were injured, and the Mayor of Seattle blamed the Christians. How should Christians respond? Sean says there's the American way, and then there's the Kingdom Way. 00:00 Introduction: Made for Something More 00:19 Welcome to River City Community Church 01:08 Yaya Pops Camp: A Family Tradition 08:18 The Great Ruth Series: A Journey Through Redemption 12:19 Upcoming Series: Summer in the Psalms 13:24 Christian Response to Cultural Events 24:41 Conclusion: Living Out Your Faith…

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Praying For Presidents and Pastors 25:56

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First, the fun part: our studio audience in Winnie the dog, Sean's Kennel Ministry, and Sean's miracle golf shot. From there, Pastor Sean delves into important issues such as the compassionate response to President Biden's cancer diagnosis despite the hypocrisy and straight-up lying from the media, plus the challenges faced by pastors, including loneliness and depression, and the broader implications of truth and honesty in political life. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:26 Meet Winnie the Pooch 01:12 Golf Tournament Highlights 01:49 Real Life Community Outreach 05:20 Reaching for Real Life Explained 06:51 Responding to Current Events 12:42 Political Divides and Christian Perspectives 13:26 Middle East Conflicts and Christian Compassion 13:52 Balancing Political Views with Faith 16:33 Challenges of Pastoral Leadership 18:27 Finding Support and Maintaining Joy in Ministry 24:37 Encouragement and Prayer for Pastors…

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Groups 26:04

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Groups Pastor Jonathan Shepherd and Associate Pastor Willie Mayfield join the conversation with Pastor Sean Azzaro discussing the transformative power of community groups in their church inspired by their recent journey through Francis Chan's "Multiply" series. Be listening for a touching testimony from a woman from Oregon, and learn how River City fosters deeper connections and accountability among its members. This podcast is the definition of experiencing Real Life. 00:00 Introduction 02:19 Fun and Fellowship at River City 04:58 The Importance of Groups in Ministry 06:59 Evolution and Training of Group Leaders 10:47 Unified Direction: Francis Chan's Multiply 11:55 Introduction to River City's Group Structure 12:20 The Impact of Multiply Movement 12:37 Francis Chan's Influence and Resources 14:04 Personal Testimonies and Group Experiences 17:24 The Power of Community and Groups 18:20 Lessons Learned from Multiply Movement 22:31 Upcoming Events and Sermon Series 25:03 Conclusion and Invitation to River City…

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Creativity And Authenticity 26:00

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Creativity in the church...creativity from Christians...shouldn't it be excellent? After all, we worship the God of all CREATION...WE'RE CREATED IN HIS IMAGE. Pastor Sean speaks to the intersection of faith and creativity, cautioning against turning church services into mere spectacles and emphasizing authentic worship. You should use your unique gifts to uplift the community,..and be authentic. 00:00 Introduction: Made for Something More 00:19 Invitation to River City Community Church 01:07 Reaching for Real Life Podcast Begins 01:33 Women's Retreat and Mission Trips 02:21 Graduation and School Events 03:14 Invocation and Secularism 08:05 Creativity in the Church 12:31 The Power of Music and Worship 14:19 Defending the Past vs. Envisioning the Future 16:12 Authenticity in Worship and Creativity 18:31 Community Engagement Through Creativity 20:29 Love as the Source of Great Art 24:27 Final Thoughts and Mother's Day…

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Discerning Truth 25:50

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Pastor Sean Azzaro of River City Community Church and Pastor Ryan Azzaro of Landmark Church in San Marcos delve into what it means to live an abundant life, as promised by Jesus. They explore the importance of biblical discernment, the significance of studying God’s Word in a community, and how to wisely engage with various resources and teachers.…

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Revival In The Catholic Church 26:01

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Pastor Sean leads a conversation on a shift in popularity with the Catholic Church in light of the recent passing of Pope Francis. The conversation touches on why some evangelicals are converting to Catholicism, citing a hunger for historical rootedness, intellectual depth, and structured authority. BUT...Sean also says....well, just hit play and you'll see. 00:00 Introduction: River City Community Church - Made for Something More 00:19 Welcome to Reaching For Real Life Opening Smack 02:56 Easter Celebrations and Reflections 07:08 The Passing of Pope Francis 11:55 Introduction to Candace Owens and Evangelical Trends 12:11 John Piper's Insights on Evangelicals Turning Catholic 13:33 The Role of Creeds in Church History 15:04 Hunger for Roots and Apostolic Succession 16:59 Intellectual and Artistic Richness in Worship 18:06 Authority, Clarity, and Stability in the Catholic Church 19:45 Future of the Catholic Church and Evangelical Perspectives 24:04 Concluding Thoughts and Invitation to River City Community Church…

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Easter Message From The White House 27:15

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"He has Risen! He has Risen INDEED!" That's the message that came not from River City Community Church but from the White House! President Donald Trump not only recognized Holy Week, his statement basically shares the Gospel. Pastor Sean emphasizes the importance of religious liberty, and the exchange of ideas. The Freedom FROM Religion Foundation doesn't agree. Enjoy the conversation and see you at River City for Easter! 00:00 Introduction to Easter Celebration 00:16 Invitation to Easter Services at River City 01:06 Reaching for Real Life Podcast Begins 02:27 Musical Inspirations and Easter Preparations 03:28 Holy Week and Its Significance 05:57 President Trump's Holy Week Message 10:52 Discussion on Religious Liberty and Christian Nationalism 12:18 Debunking the Separation of Church and State Myth 13:07 Atheist in Foxhole Award and Its Implications 13:35 Misinterpretations of the Constitution 14:34 Christian Nationalism: A Misunderstood Concept 16:35 The President's Faith and Its Public Perception 17:36 Freedom of Religion vs. Freedom from Religion 18:07 The Role of Faith in Presidential Leadership 23:19 The President's Easter Message 25:08 Invitation to Easter Services…

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FPU @ RCCC 27:19

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Financial Peace University is now in the hallowed halls of River City Community Church! Pastor Sean celebrates a partnership with Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University as he shares personal experiences with debt and financial recovery, emphasizing the spiritual and practical benefits of money management. Sign up for the next deeply discounted class at reallife.org. 00:00 Easter Celebration Invitation 00:16 Easter Weekend Events 01:06 Reaching for Real Life Introduction 01:33 Preparing for Easter Services 03:26 Financial Peace University 04:46 Personal Financial Journey 10:32 Budgeting and Financial Freedom 14:38 Building an Emergency Fund 15:17 Gazelle-Like Intensity 16:37 Cutting Up Credit Cards 16:42 The Spiritual Aspect of Debt 17:49 The Importance of Tithing 19:01 The Debt Snowball Method 20:19 Steps to Financial Freedom 21:27 Living Generously 24:08 Financial Peace University Details 26:19 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events…

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Hiding The Word In Your Heart 25:58

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If you had to give yourself a grade on your Biblical literacy what would it be? When you watch The Chosen or The House of David do you know when they "go rouge"? Pastor Sean emphasizes the importance of knowing the Bible and hiding the Word in your heart. He offers practical advice on how to incorporate scripture reading and memorization into daily life. 00:00 Introduction and Texas Open Preparations 01:13 Reflecting on the Recent Sermon 02:16 Discussing Biblical Dramatizations 05:11 The Importance of Biblical Literacy 08:24 Practical Tips for Engaging with Scripture 11:51 The Importance of Scripture Memorization 12:47 Music as a Tool for Memorization 13:50 The Power of God's Word in Difficult Times 15:37 Daily Habits and Spiritual Nourishment 16:54 Practical Tips for Memorizing Scripture 21:20 Encouragement for Consistent Bible Reading 24:04 Closing Prayer and Easter Invitation…

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Real Life Community Outreach 26:00

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Pastor Willy Mayfield joins Pastor Sean for a conversation on Real Life Community Outreach, which serves over 400 families through their food ministry, vocational training, and kids camps in low-income neighborhoods. You can support it by joining a Sporting/Shooting Clays Event, volunteering, or donating. https://outreach. reallife.org 00:00 Introduction: 03:30 Upcoming Easter Events 04:28 Special Guest: Willie Mayfield 04:54 Community Outreach Overview 05:00 Food Ministry and Its Impact 07:47 Vocational Training Programs 09:49 Building a Food Warehouse 12:00 Collaborations and Community Support 13:53 Discussing the Fundraiser Event 14:10 Details of the Sporting Clays Event 14:53 Community and Corporate Involvement 16:12 Faith and Vocational Training 19:10 Volunteer Opportunities and Event Goals 22:23 Concluding Remarks and Future Plans 23:32 Easter Celebration Announcement…

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Pastor Sean On My New Norm With Barry Scott Young 29:40

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Pastor Sean was recently a guest on My New Norm - a podcast hosted by Barry Scott Young. Sean shares his full story of his youth and a promising career in professional polo to his call into ministry, and the revelation of finding out who his biological father was for the first time at the age of 28. The episode is called "I Used To Be Italian" - hit play and find out why.…

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Working For The Lord 28:11

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Colossians 3:23 says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." If you're struggling working for "that guy," if you're working a job where its just a job, or if you're in a job where you're surrounded by people but stay in your bubble...this is the podcast for you. Don't miss out on the blessing of where the Lord has you or where He can take you. Experience real life!…

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Religious Freedom / First Liberty Institute 29:01

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Pastor Sean invites Erin Smith with First Liberty Institute to talk about President Trump's recent creation of the White House Faith Office. Whether you like the President or not, or who he appointed to lead this office, the fact is religious liberty is one of the greatest gifts and rights of this country...in fact Pastor Sean says this issue is his "single issue" in an election. Erin Smith serves as Associate Counsel at First Liberty Institute.…

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Real Life Road Trip and Chuck Swindoll 25:59

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Reaching For Real Life hit 35N to Dallas for the #NRB2025 (National Religious Broadcasters) Conference. Besides many great takeaways for the Reaching For Real Life Podcast, Pastor Sean had a wonderful experience with Insight For Living's Chuck Swindoll. And while Chuck has retired from the pulpit just in the last year, this 90-year-old icon ministered to Pastor Sean.…

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Dr. Joe Rangel - Truett Theological Seminary 26:00

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Did you know Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary has a campus at Trinity Baptist? Meet Dr. Joe Rangel, The Director of the San Antonio Campus as Pastor Sean celebrates the opportunity to get a solid education to pursue your calling. 00:00 Invitation to River City Community Church 01:06 Welcome to Reaching for Real Life 01:16 Cold Front Smack 02:01 Easter Service Plans 02:41 Current Series: The Disciple 03:38 Special Guest: Dr. Joe Rangel 03:45 Dr. Joe Rangel's Journey and Role 04:49 Truett Theological Seminary in San Antonio 05:25 Mission and Student Demographics 07:37 Importance of Seminary Education 09:37 Ideal Student for Truett San Antonio 11:31 Theological Traditions and Teaching Approach 13:45 Student Life and Class Schedules 15:56 Scholarship Opportunities 18:22 Final Thoughts and Encouragement…

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Post Superbowl America 26:01

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Did you notice a shift in the vibe of the Super Bowl? Less "woke"? A little more patriotic starting with the NFL's produced piece with Brad Pitt...Christian artist Lauren Daigle singing "America The Beautiful" - Testimonies from Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni. Pastor Sean noticed that and more - and now the prayer is for revival.…

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Enforcing The Law and Showing Mercy 26:01

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The Nation Cathredral's Episcopalian Bishop addressed President Trump with a direct request. Pastor Sean talks bout the balance between enforcing immigration laws and showing mercy. Sean shares practical ways to love one's neighbor, consistent with The Word, and invites you to get in the game as disciples...see you Sunday! 00:00 - Opening Smack 00:39 - Health and Flu Season 02:11 - Discipleship Launch and New Groups 03:46 - Political Commentary and Executive Orders 05:13 - Inauguration Day and Bishop's Sermon 08:00 - Immigration and Mercy Debate 12:40 - Biblical Perspective on Foreigners 21:49 - Practical Love and Law 23:30 - Prayer Requests…

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Philadelphia Eagles Chaplains Pastor Ted and Dawn Winsley 26:00

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The Super Bowl is set! Chiefs Vs. Eagles! Pastor Sean wants you to meet the Chaplain for the Eagles Pastor Ted Winsley and his wife Dawn - hear about their roles, their challenges, and how they get to minister to the player's families and even the coaches. Pastor Winsley is also the author of "A View from the End Zone - Four Tests You Must Pass To Win in Life"…

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"A Golden Age" - And So It Begins 25:47

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The New Golden Age is NOT changes inside Pastors Sean's Chicago Bears, but President Trump's recent Executive Orders on Day 1 including border control and cartels designation, and the tension created. Media dishonesty also continues on Day 1. The bottom line every time - Pastor Sean stresses the importance of truth, faith, and keeping perspective amid societal and political divides.…

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A New President, The Passing of a President, and a Wildfire 26:04

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Pastor Sean Azzaro navigates current events, including Inauguration Day, wildfires raging in Los Angeles, and the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. This episode of 'Reaching for Real Life' delves into the human impact of these events, the political fingers being pointed, and how DEI policies factor into public safety responses. Pastor Sean shares his insights on the spiritual aspects, urging compassion, prayer, and hope. How will you respond? 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:25 Vision for the New Year and Support for the Ministry 01:33 Inauguration Day and Political Commentary 03:06 Reflections on Jimmy Carter 04:58 Wildfires in California 08:21 Faith and Human Nature in Times of Crisis 13:27 Political Finger Pointing and DEI Discussion 20:16 Christian Response and Call to Action 22:24 Closing Prayer…

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Resolutions Require Discipline 25:53

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Happy Year of Our Lord 2025! Now it's time for the classic question of what you will do differently this year. Exercise more? Be more generous? Read The Word all the way through? Sean has some good ones to add to the list, but the challenge is that it takes discipline. Muscle through this podcast...you can do it. Transcript: We'll do the whole section again Yeah, but what do you want me to say? Maybe I shouldn't ask you a question. I'm not the guy Mr. Mark No, but what do you think of what do you think of when I say spiritual disciplines you can say you could say Okay maybe something like, faithfulness and You Yeah, whatever. That's great. What do you think of when I when I mentioned spiritual disciplines? Oh the first thing I think of is faithfulness. Yeah. Being faithful. That's what we're called to do. When we talk about spiritual disciplines, we think of things very, let me get much more basic. Okay. Daily time in the word. Okay. Daily time in the scripture. That is a spiritual discipline. I am in the word every day. And I'm not by nature necessarily the most disciplined person. I have to work at it. But through the help of some great tools, the you version Bible app, I've always been committed to the word of God, you miss days or, with the help of the U version Bible app. Even if for some reason, something comes up and I got to leave early and I haven't yet had my quiet time. I'm going to listen to the word on the way in, I'm going to pray on the way. And so it's what has allowed me to do is be a person who doesn't miss those days. And the word and prayer is a spiritual discipline that I'm going to each day, I'm going to sit with the Lord and I'm going to listen and I'm going to hear his voice. And I'm going to talk to him about the things that are going on in my life and my day. And I'm going to, in the word and prayer together, I'm going to commune with him. How about fellowship? Being a part of a church, being a committed part of a church and gathering, the scripture tells us, don't forsake the assembling of yourselves. And we know that the model of the early church was on the first day of the week, they gathered together, they shared the Lord's supper. So fellowship's a discipline. Sabbath, the Sabbath is a spiritual discipline. The idea, I'm going to take a day each week and I am not going to work. I'm not going to move the ball down field, whether it be financially, whether it be even, I'm not going to sit and do be working at the house all day. This is a day to recognize and the such a beautiful principle of Sabbath. It's disciplining my ambition. Yeah. Because what it says is I'm not the one who makes the world go around. God does. Yeah. God rested on the seventh day. I can do it too. And you know what? The world will be fine. One day I'm actually going to be gone and this world is going to go on without me. I might as well take it for a spin now while I'm here, right? And some people think they're indispensable and I, Oh no, I can't take a day off. No, that's not true. Yeah, exactly. But Sabbath is a reminder of who's God, who makes it all work and who doesn't. Yeah, life's a vapor. I loved how you talk about how people own the land before you on the way you're at. And guess what? Yeah, someone else is going to have it after the fact. Yes, it's true. Yeah, it's empirically true. See what I try to do. I want to talk. Let's talk about stewardship. I try to empirically show people, you know what Job said. I came in with nothing, I'm leaving with nothing. So that's true. So Sabbath is just a regular discipline in my week. It's like a rhythm that reminds me, Oh, okay. And I worship, I spend time with my family. And it's this is I'm not the one who makes it all happen. God does. Yeah. Fasting, I hate fasting. But it's a good discipline. It quiets the flesh. All these spiritual disciplines are designed to silence the flesh tithing is a major discipline in the scripture a financial discipline to teach me to trust God and to Teach me that it's not all about me and watch God provide more and do better with 90 percent than I could have done with 100 And boy, talk about a discipline that builds your faith. Tithing is an amazing discipline. And if you're not tithing, you are missing out on it. I just encourage you to look at that spiritual discipline. Yeah. Pastor Sean, this is again, a topic that always comes up January 1st, but the way you're talking, why isn't February 1st, March 1st, April 1st, every day that we're thinking, why do we wait till the end of the year to start getting serious? I don't know that we. It's what I like about the first of the years is built into the rhythm. We stop and evaluate, we stop and look and go, okay, wait a minute. How'd I do last year? And what do I want to see different this year? And I think that's a good rhythm. I encourage you to do that. Just a point of, it's a natural fulcrum of, for reflection. And so I feel like that happens and it's a good thing. And you need to understand something when we talk about disciplines, because a lot of people might be going well, but my disciplines were in the area of diet and exercise. Okay. Diet and exercise. And I, is that not important? Cause it's good for health. It's a temple. Yeah. It's exactly right. If I'm a steward, If I'm a steward, my body's the temple of the Holy Spirit, then taking care of it with health, diet, and exercise is a good thing. Let me tell you something additional, though. I believe discipline, like exercise, is a great way to just tell your flesh no. It's the same muscle of the will, That, that you're exercising that helps you with your spiritual disciplines. So I believe there's something very spiritual about something as simple as healthy diet and regular exercise because it's, my flesh says, Oh, my flesh wants to just melt. But it's like telling your flesh no. Telling your flesh shut up and be quiet is such a powerful principle, because what that translates into is spiritual disciplines, which translates into obedience. Yes. You begin to learn to tell the spirit or to listen to the spirit and obey the spirits and say yes to the spirit and say no to the flesh that's. That's life changing, that's crucifying the flesh. And so that's a very powerful part of this. The most exercise people do nowadays. So Pastor Sean is there with their index finger doing this thing called scrolling nowadays. You don't want to get a cramp. Exactly. Got to keep it in shape. Yes. But fasting, the social media was a popular one. I heard this past season. And I'll tell you what when you do that. Especially you will find out very quickly if you're addicted, because if you find yourself quickly being drawn back and getting a little shaky when you don't have the phone in your hand, okay, you got a problem. So I will say the same thing. The discipline of telling your flesh your impulse no is powerful. It's the same muscle that you're going to use to tell your flesh no, when it wants to keep you from being in the word or being in prayer. When you're fasting and you're like, Oh my gosh, I'm dying. And you're like, wait, you just skipped lunch, right? Another popular discipline that people look at. And I think it's an important one is financial disciplines, right? There's sometimes they'll recognize, okay, I want to do some things differently. Okay. And I want to, have my, get my finances in shape boy. Talk about one that is a exercise in the will and discipline financial disciplines, think about things like eliminating debt, right? I don't think God wants us to be living in debt. Scripture tells us to, Oh no, man, anything but the debt of love the borrower's servant to the lender. I just think so many people can't do what they believe God's called them to do just because they're in debt. And so the discipline of saying, yep, I'm going to do something different. Now I want to talk about a great bit of accountability. Dave Ramsey's financial piece. Great resource. I came across another financial resource that I'm really interested in. I showed it to my wife, Laura, and we're just checking it out. It's called Simple Money, Rich Life. It's a book by Bob Lodich and they have a whole ministry. You can check them out, but, and similar principles, but they come at a little different angle, a little different approach. It might appeal to a different kind of person. Okay. Great resource. He'd be a great guy to give him a podcast by the way. Sometime. Sure. But Dave would be too, but I just think we have a harder time, the Dave Ramsey stuff of, Dave does a beautiful use a beautiful illustration and total money makeover talks about gazelle like intensity, and if you've gone through his material, you know what I mean by that? It's like when a gazelle is being chased by a a leopard or by a cheetah, it's like that thing is running in his focus. If you understand the danger of debt and you understand all that it's keeping you from, he says, you will attack it and you will flee with gazelle like intensity. And one of the things I love about Dave Ramsey and Bob Lodich in his book as well is the practical tools that speak to regular people. Yeah. Okay. There's the people who are just great money people and super disciplined and just, that's great. But most of us aren't like that. Dave Ramsey and Bob Lotus know how to speak to regular people and say, here's how you do that. And eliminating debt is a huge piece of that, but then living within a budget, just saying, I'm not going to spend all my money. I'm going to save. I'm going to be generous. I'm going to give I'm going to be a tither. That is an important principle. And I'm just going to have, I'm not going to consume everything that I make. That's huge. Living on a budget is a big part of that. It's a discipline that you can, Pick up an embrace and that's something that Ramsey does with his book, but that puts it down on paper You can track it and you can measure your growth and this gets fun when you start seeing the difference Oh, it's unbelievable when you use his debt snowball. Yeah, the debt snowball and again loaded chooses a debt snowball, too I don't know that it's unique. I don't know that it's original the Ramsey Again, Dave Ramsey doesn't isn't teaching things that nobody's ever heard of or thought He just does it in a way that regular people can understand and he really is helpful By just bringing it and making it accessible to so many people, right? It really is the discipline of the financial discipline of generosity. Just saying I'm, I believe God's blessed me and I want to be a generous person. So learning how to have an open hand financially and with the rest of your life, just being generous. So these are the kind of disciplines that we hit at this time of year. And what I want to say is I think I think that's a really good thing. I think picking up and saying, okay, I want to grow in some disciplines. I just encourage you. Look at some areas and say, yeah, this is an area I would like to see growth in this year and go get some resources. If it's finances, get a resource like the two I've just mentioned get an accountability, financial piece is great because you do it in a group. But if you even, if you just want to go through his book, Total Money Makeover, or one of his seminars, then get someone, get an accountability partner, another couple, another individual, and just do this and let this be a year where things change. If it's spiritual disciplines, maybe you're a Christian, you're listening to this and you go, I'm not consistent in the word of God. I'm just here to tell you, then you're not living a healthy Christian life. It's like a person that says, I don't eat well. I don't eat consistently. You're malnourished. And so I'm just saying, man, just get into a daily habit of reading the word. We have a Bible reading plan at reallife. org. You can check out the, I love the YouVersion Bible app. It's such a great resource. There are multiple Bible reading plans and you can go through those. There's ones that are accompanied by someone giving you some devotional thoughts and there's just Bible reading. And they all have Bible on, audible that you can just listen to, as well as read while you're driving or whatever. Yeah. And so there's no reason not to be a person of the word, not to be biblically strong and biblically centered. And so I just encourage you take that this year and say, I'm going to pick up that habit. Very good habit, Pastor Sean. As we were talking previously about, social media and maybe doing less, I would encourage you ladies and gentlemen, one, follow this podcast and two, follow Sean Nazaro on the X, on the Twitter there. You got some funny stuff on there, Pastor Sean, I will say. I challenge you to do more posting. I do. I, that is a discipline. See, thank you. Will you be my accountability partner? Exactly. Now, get off of social media, but I'm going to be, I'm going to be there and the series continues next week. Pastor Sean. Yeah. Yeah. We're, the series is called more than money, a study of stewardship. And yeah, we're going to continue talking about it and I'm in each time we're going to get to talking about money, obviously, because the Bible does so much, but even then the issue of stewardship is the. Your position of worship and your position of being a servant of God and recognizing that you are a steward of everything that he's given you. And so it really does involve some big heart issues. Last week we talked about the idea of who, who owns it. My life is not my own. And that's the big issue of faithfulness. The call of a steward is to be faithful. It's what, first, first Corinthians four, it's required of a steward that they'd be found faithful. We're going to talk about the whole trust issue. What, why is stewardship hard? Why is it a tough issue? Why is it uncomfortable? Because I don't trust God, right? Probably if we say, honestly, and boy I have grown in trust in the Lord, but none of us trust the Lord fully, even the most mature among us, there's areas where we struggle with that and that's why stewardship is hard, we're going to look at Discipline and not just financial disciplines but this topic that we've talked about today, if you listen to this podcast, you'll have a little headstart. And then we're of course going to talk about how do I make the most of what God's given me as far as for generosity and mission. So it's a great topic and it's one that I feel is immensely important and clarifying for people. It's this Sunday at river city community church, starting at 9 30 and then 11 o'clock right here on lookout road, right behind Retama park in San Antonio, Selma shirts, if you will. And we'll see you next Sunday. Yeah. We'd love to have you. Thanks for listening to this podcast. Let me pray for you, Lord. 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