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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses the illusion of invincibility and the fragility of health, referencing an article in The Athletic regarding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Grounded in Psalm 90:12, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to recognize our human limitations, number our days, and build our lives on eternal priorities rather than assuming tomorrow is guaranteed. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]! YT: https://youtu.be/TU1Sr7Yvc1s

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines the cultural shift surrounding shame and accountability, referencing a Washington Post article about Indiana local candidate Jaime West. Drawing on Jeremiah 6:15, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to move past justification and defensiveness, reminding us that acknowledging our shortcomings and embracing true repentance is essential for personal and spiritual growth. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]! YT: https://youtu.be/D3dQZdxWCgU

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the civil unrest in France and the unsustainable nature of unchecked welfare state spending, referencing a New York Times article titled "France Comes Unglued Again". Drawing from Luke 14:28 on counting the cost before building a tower, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to look beyond empty political promises and evaluate the true cost of societal models. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]! YT: https://youtu.be/qwkXrImnu38

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines the state of political leadership and campaigns, referencing a CNN article regarding the Ohio gubernatorial race between Dr. Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy. Grounded in Exodus 18:21, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to reflect on the qualities we value in leaders–seeking capable individuals of character who fear God and hate bribes–rather than settling for polarization and divisive rhetoric. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]! YT: https://youtu.be/gRVsob77t7M

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses the pitfalls of partisan politics and how the constant stream of soundbites keeps us from finding real solutions, referencing a New York Times opinion piece titled "We Know How to Fix Homelessness. Look at Denver". Grounded in the wisdom of James 3:17, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to move past simplistic political talking points, embrace reason and mercy, and engage thoughtfully with the real issues facing our communities. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]! YT: https://youtu.be/gNEEg6GhW5Q

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the historical impact of Christianity on the formation of Western civilization, drawing from an opinion piece by history professor Wilfred McClay. Grounded in 2 Corinthians 10:5, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to appreciate how the biblical worldview shaped core concepts like human dignity, equality, and rational inquiry, rather than separating faith from our cultural heritage. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]! YT: https://youtu.be/Z1s0PZrytfI

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the cultural trend of viewing Western civilization with guilt rather than gratitude, referencing a speech by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Athens, Greece. Grounded in Philippians 4:8, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to celebrate the foundational values of Western civilization, recognize God's grace in our history, and reject the temptation to constantly apologize for what is good and excellent. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]! YT: https://youtu.be/Lgh_f6hag3M

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the question of whether justice needs an audience, referencing an opinion piece by former federal judge Alex Kozinski in The Wall Street Journal regarding capital punishment and the execution of high-profile criminals. Grounded in Deuteronomy 17:13, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to consider how public accountability and transparency shape a society's respect for the rule of law and the sanctity of life. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]! YT: https://youtu.be/AgFOlh1ARoI

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses the dangers of ignoring the cultural and lifestyle risks facing young adults and college students, referencing a recent New York Times article detailing a fraternity party incident at Cornell University. Drawing on Proverbs 27:12, Pastor Zach encourages parents to have tough, intentional conversations with their teenagers about safety, consent, and worldly dangers rather than assuming ignorance equals protection. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]! YT: https://youtu.be/1bCo7bOuEvs

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the cultural tendency to blame everyone else for our shortcomings, referencing a report from the head-hunting firm Corn Ferry regarding former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores. Drawing on Matthew 7:3, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to examine their own flaws and take personal responsibility rather than pointing fingers. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]! YT: https://youtu.be/FTj821pv0FM

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach dips into past favorites to explore the concept of the relationship escalator and how couples often drift into commitments without intentional thought, referencing an article by Amy Guren in The Washington Post. Highlighting the wisdom of building deliberate relationship rhythms and pre-marital counseling, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to move past autopilot and take relationships seriously. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach takes a look back at a previous episode to address the growing epidemic of loneliness among American adults, drawing from a recent article in The Atlantic. Highlighting the importance of intentional community, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to move past spontaneous connection and build regular, structured rhythms of fellowship like those modeled in Hebrews 10 and Acts 2. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits an insightful discussion exploring the rising TikTok trend of underconsumption core and its counter-cultural push against materialism. Looking at the spiritual trap of overspending through the lens of Proverbs and the teachings of Jesus, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to reject influencer-driven consumption and find true contentment and security in God. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach dips into past favorites to address the cultural trend of infantilizing young adults and delaying adulthood, referencing an op-ed by a University of North Carolina Chapel Hill professor in The New York Times. Drawing from scriptural calls for maturity and responsibility, Pastor Zach challenges parents to step up and guide the next generation toward true adulthood rather than enabling perpetual childhood. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach takes a look back at a previous episode to dive into the booming popularity of romance novels and address the question of whether reading them is harmless fun or spiritually hazardous. Drawing on biblical principles surrounding covenantal purity, Pastor Zach encourages listeners to examine how media shapes their desires, reminding us that true fulfillment is found in God's design rather than idealized fiction. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at [email protected]!