Jesus is Real Radio with Daniel Fusco

We’re all messed up and hurting in one way or another. But that doesn’t mean that things can’t change. Today, Pastor Daniel welcomes Toni and Carey Nieuwhof to share their insight into burnout and marriage. They remind you that you don’t have to wait for heaven to experience God’s transformation in your life.

God made you just who you are, with the millions of details that make you, you. And your million things are different from your friend’s or family’s or neighbor’s million things. You’re you. And God wants you to follow uniquely after Him. He’s not looking for a cookie-cutter Christian. He wants you to seek Him and love people in the ways that others can’t do because they’re not you. Today, Pastor...

There are times when the circumstances of your life leave you feeling battered and bruised. And it’s in those moments that you may wonder if God really loves you. Well, Pastor Daniel reminds you today that it’s those times that you need to remember the cross of Christ. You see, the cross is the ultimate proof of how much God loves you. So much that He let His only son die in your place so that you...

Is it possible for love and vengeance to exist together? People, especially in today’s culture, have a hard time believing this. Yet, many places in the Bible say this is true of God. So how do you reconcile God’s perfect love with His vengeance? Today, Pastor Daniel explains that part of the reason you struggle with this is that you don’t understand perfect love. He invites you to turn to God for...

Wow! That’s a heavy question from Pastor Daniel today. But it’s one that we all really need to consider. The reality is that when you take God’s gifts for granted and forget that He’s the reason you have so many good things, you’ll slip into an operating system that says that you are the source. And this is prime real estate for idolatry. You’ll make yourself or other things more important than Go...

Temporary. Fleeting. Short-lived. These describe most of what you see around you. As good and helpful as they are, your money, job, house, and car don’t last forever. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you to set your heart on what’s eternal- God, His Word, and people. Making these your priority will help keep you rooted in God’s heart and perspective. As you’ll learn, damage is done when you value what...

It seems like the older you get, the harder it is to remember anything. And this is especially true when life is busy or stressful. But, it’s in exactly those moments that remembering who God is and what He says becomes even more important. That’s why it’s so cool that Moses set these truths to music for the Israelites. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that Moses knew that this song would help God’s pe...

Not a single person on earth right now can follow Jesus perfectly, all the time, every moment. As Pastor Daniel just said – we’re prone to rebellion! We see the shiny, new, easy road – and it’s enticing. Maybe today you’ve strayed a bit – it’s not too late to come back to Jesus. And when you do, stick close to Him! Remember that you don’t have to walk alone – you have the Lord to lean on, and to f...

That’s a heavy question Pastor Daniel just asked – what part of the Bible do you say you believe, but you aren’t actually putting into practice? Maybe it’s a lifestyle choice, or maybe it’s the subject of today’s message: being afraid. Pastor Daniel will talk about a transition of leadership today – and any transition can be stressful. Fear can become the number one response in an instant. But God...

What role are you playing in the Kingdom of God right now? If you’re following Jesus, then it’s something He’s leading you into. It’s important – and it’s making an impact. But as you’ll learn today with Pastor Daniel, that impact will be temporary. At some point, God will move you on to a new task, or He’ll call you home. But He won’t leave the work undone – God is preparing someone to step into...

If you’re following Jesus and letting him do a work in you, everything can point back to Him. As Pastor Daniel will share today, we often only want to attribute the successes to Jesus – those blessings He’s poured out on you. But the hard stuff can be Him too – growing in faith is messy! It’s hard, and it can hurt – but what amazing things come from it! So don’t shy away from giving glory to God i...

God wants all of you – not just the parts you think are worthy of Him. And He’s not waiting for you to get it all together! God knows exactly who you are, and He loves you! In today’s message, Pastor Daniel will encourage you to love the Lord back fully as well – and that means giving Him access to every part of your life. Let Him in to your activities and your conversations – and let Him guide ho...

Is God’s primary motivation for loving you based on what YOU can do? It might seem that way to some people – they see a list of rules and regulations as something they can follow – a contribution they need to make to be saved. But that’s not what God wants! It’s not who He is. Pastor Daniel will tell you today all about the relationship God wants with you – and you don’t have to do a thing to earn...

Your history is yours, it’s what’s made you who you are. It may have been great – but for many people, the past is checkered with hurt and heartache. In his message today, though, Pastor Daniel urges you to look at your past through God’s eyes. Look for the places where He’s touched your life! Those moments of “yes, it’s hard, but God came through” – and let that be a reminder the next time you fa...

Think of a time when things just seemed right. Maybe it was a special moment with the people you love or when you were overwhelmed by a breathtaking sunset. Whatever they were, these times serve as a reminder of the abundant life Jesus wants for you, the one filled with Him. In today’s message, Pastor Daniel shares that God gives you the choice of how you want to live. Will you honor and follow th...

You probably have had someone in your life who encouraged you to be better. Maybe it was a teacher or a neighbor. Maybe was someone in your family. Whoever it was, they wanted you to flourish. And that’s exactly what God wants for you too. But He’s not pushy about it. Today, Pastor Daniel explains that God is a gentleman. He respects your choices, but He’s always inviting you into more. He wants t...

God never intended your walk with Him to center around Sunday mornings and following a few rules. It’s way more than that. It’s the totality of your life. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that following the Lord is about letting Him into your life, letting Him change you from the inside out. It’s about you maturing in love so that you can bless your enemies and pray for those who are against you. It’s...

God wants you to fully experience the abundant life that He planned for you. But the ball is in your court. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that the blessings that God has for you come as you live in line with His ways. But this isn’t something you have to do on your own. You only need to simply respond to Jesus. He’ll show you the next step and give you everything you need to take it. God is with you...

The theme of justice is woven through the entire Bible. It’s even in the passage you’re invited to study today. You see, God cares about justice because it’s part of who He is. Pastor Daniel shares that God was reminding the Israelites of the need to treat people justly and compassionately. And He’s asking you to do the same thing. He wants you to come alongside people who need help, to reach out...

Jesus didn’t come to earth to give us big theological words to talk about. No, he came on a rescue mission because we can’t be right with God on our own. That’s why, as Pastor Daniel shares today, you should talk plainly about how Jesus makes a difference in your regular, everyday life. That He radically changes things where it matters, on street level. People don’t need a lesson on theology, but...

You always have a choice. You get to decide how you respond to what’s happening in your life. This is as true for us now as it was for the ancient Israelites hundreds of years ago. Today, Pastor Daniel starts off a new series in Deuteronomy with the reminder that God wants to bless His people but He always gives us the choice. He cautions you that it can be easy to forget that the results of those...

It’s obvious that things are more than a little crooked in the world. Today, Pastor Daniel explains that following the Lord doesn’t mean that you walk around ignoring the brokenness and injustice around you. But, instead of letting those things consume your focus, you should allow them to spur you on to look inward and see if they’re present in your heart. Ask God to help you see where you’re off...

Little kids are constantly wanting to do things on their own. They don’t want people to help them. Well, that doesn’t change much as you get older. In this fiercely independent culture, we usually try to take care of things ourselves. But, as you’ll see in today’s message, we need to ask God to be in charge. Pastor Daniel unpacks how David recognizes that something needs to be done, but he asks Go...

“Why?” is the chorus that plays throughout your entire life. It may have been louder in childhood, but it’s just as present as an adult. You want to understand what’s going on and why it’s happening. Well, as you’ll learn today, God invites those questions but He doesn’t always answer them. Pastor Daniel explains that God values your trust. He wants you to trust Him, for your life to reflect your...

There’s something startling about quiet. We live in such a noisy world, constantly bombarded by so many voices, that silence is a rare thing. And because of this, you’re not alone in feeling like it’s weird and uncomfortable. Well, today, Pastor Daniel encourages you to quiet the noise and embrace the silence because that’s where you’ll hear the still, small voice of the Lord. God is speaking to y...