Jesus is Real Radio with Daniel Fusco

What do you think you need to be happy? Today, pastor and author John Mark Comer answers this question in his conversation with Pastor Daniel. John Mark explains that your feelings can be a good indicator of what you look to for happiness. Feelings of fear or anxiety are common when those things are threatened.

If you’ve ever worked with a group of kids there are usually those few who always raise their hands and have a lot to say. They want to be involved in what’s going on. In today’s edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel shares that God wants you to be involved in the work He’s doing in the world. He’s looking for people to join Him. Pastor Daniel reminds you that you have the opportunity to b...

Even if you don’t know much about construction, you know that a wall needs something to hold it up on the inside. Well, today, Pastor Daniel explains that, along with a vision and a solid foundation, your life also needs a sturdy framework to build on. He shares that the Word of God is an essential part of that grid. But, as you’ll learn, this isn’t just knowing the facts of the Bible, but letting...

When something good happens in your life, you want to share the news with others. Well, today, Pastor Daniel explains that a similar thing happens when you simply respond to Jesus. As Jesus changes your life, you’ll become more engaged in the work He’s doing and you’ll see God’s transformative power spill out in the community around you. Jesus wants your light to shine out so that people everywher...

Just like a building needs a strong foundation to stand the test of time, you need solid footing to make it through the storms and stresses of life. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that the mission and vision of Crossroads will help you develop that unshakable framework. You’ll be reminded that God is constantly inviting you into what He’s doing. And when you simply respond to Jesus, you’ll find that...

People believe all kinds of things and look at life through those grids. Today, Pastor Daniel talks with pastor and author Mark Clark about how to discuss faith issues with people who are skeptical about Jesus and Christianity. You’ll discover that this conversation often starts with an honest look at what they already believe.

No matter what you experienced last year, we can all agree that 2020 was hard in many ways. In today’s edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel shares that this new year can be one of restoration for you, your family, and your community. You’ll discover that as God works in your heart, you have the opportunity to share that with the people around you. God will transform others as you open up...

There’s something about a makeover show that draws you in. Whether they’re restoring cars, houses, or even people, it’s fun to watch those amazing transformations. Well, today, Pastor Daniel shares that God wants this year to be one of restoration in your life. Last year was hard in so many ways, but God wants to do a work in your life, your family, and your community in the year to come. He’ll tr...

It’s really easy to get so caught up in your own life that you miss what’s going on around you. Today, Pastor Daniel explains that God wants you to look up and notice that you’re a part of something bigger. When Paul wraps up his letter to the Colossians, he draws attention to the other churches in the area. He wants them to know that they’re part of God’s Church, the church with a big “C”. Like t...

Prayer is an essential part of connecting to God. It gives you the footing you need to move through life with peace and hope. It fills you up. But, prayer is also a key part of sharing the good news of Jesus with the people around you. Today, Pastor Daniel explains that your prayer life and your ability to talk to others about God are linked together. First, you’re grounded and filled through pray...

Today, Pastor Daniel sits down with author and pastor, Mark Clark, to talk about how to answer a skeptic’s questions about Christianity and Jesus. He’ll share that it’s a mistake to throw out Christianity because of how people have messed up. Instead, your opinion should be based on what Jesus, himself, said and did.

It’s a sign of strong character when your actions match your words. That’s exactly the point that Pastor Daniel brings up in today’s study of Colossians. He shares that the transformation that God brings to your inward life should trickle out to your relationships, and especially to your family. When families operate by God’s design, it shows the world that Jesus is real and that following Him mak...

Every day you’re taking stock of things. From the checklist before you leave in the morning to what you need to pick up at the grocery store, you’re constantly assessing how things are. Today, Pastor Daniel encourages you to apply this to yourself and take an honest look at how you’re doing in areas like compassion, kindness, and patience. The good news is that God knows that you are a work in pro...

God loves you just the way you are…but He’s not content to leave you that way. He sees the destructive choices, the lies you believe…all the broken and hurting parts of your life. And He wants more for you than that. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that God wants to transform your life from the inside out. And learning to focus on Him and His truths in everything you go through will pave the way for r...

Any professional athlete will tell you that their focus is key in being able to do well in their sport. But, as you’ll learn today, this isn’t just true on the field, it’s a fact of life. Pastor Daniel invites you to consider what God says about your focus. You’ll learn that it’s easy to get swept away by what’s right in front of you. But that’s not the way to the life God wants for you. He wants...

You’re unique. There’s no one quite like you anywhere else. Today, Pastor Daniel and Jason Sautel talk about how God uses the things that are special about you to get His message of love, grace, and forgiveness out to the people around you. So, even though you may be different or feel less qualified, you are needed.

The idea of “enough” can be hard for us to understand, especially living in a culture like this one that’s always expecting more. But, as Pastor Daniel shares today, that’s exactly what the Bible says about Jesus- that He’s enough. You’ll learn that the work that Jesus did on the cross is more than enough for you. He’s the head of the Church and holds everything together. You don’t need to do anyt...

Wouldn’t it be great if you could call a “do-over”… to go back in time and do things a different way? Let’s be honest, we all have regrets, things we’ve done that weigh us down. But, as heavy as you may feel at times, you don’t have to live with that shame and burden anymore. Today, Pastor Daniel shared that Jesus came to heal your heart and relieve you of your guilt. His work on the cross covers...

God has big plans for you! He wants to do amazing things in and through you that will just blow your mind. But, as you’ll learn today, it’s hard to get there by yourself. In this message, Pastor Daniel shares that you, like everyone else, need people in your life to push you to grow…people who want to see you engaged and thriving. They’ll encourage you to walk closely with the Lord, letting your r...

From your own little neighborhood to places thousands of miles away, a lot is going on in our world right now. Today, Pastor Daniel invites you to consider what to do with the concern that you feel. He’ll encourage you to turn your concern into action. Let God motivate you to get involved and take steps to be a force for positive change in the issues that touch your heart. When you allow God to di...

There’s the saying that variety is the spice of life. Well, when it comes to hearing about Jesus, each of us has a unique story. Today, Pastor Daniel sits down with former firefighter Jason Sautel to talk about how Jesus finally got his attention. Through his story, you’ll see how God’s persistent love made all the difference.

When you have good news, you want to share it. Well, today on Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel invites you to consider how this idea applies to your walk with the Lord. Are you sharing what God is up to with the people in your life? Pastor Daniel explains that as you think about how God is transforming your life and the hope you have because of Him… your joy, excitement, and gratitude will bubbl...

Part of parenting is teaching your kids how to make things right when they’ve messed up. From cleaning up messes to saying that they’re sorry, children learn how to work toward restoring what’s been broken. Today, Pastor Daniel continues in this series about seeing who Jesus is more clearly. He shares that Jesus came to reconcile humanity to God. Our choices separate us from the Lord. But Jesus ma...

God loves everyone. It doesn’t matter who they are or what they’ve done- people are precious to Him. And it’s because of that great love that He sent Jesus to rescue us. Today, Pastor Daniel explains that Jesus is the Great Deliverer. No one is perfect, and that’s God’s standard. So, no matter how moral and kind you are, you need to be rescued…to be brought from the darkness into the light. Jesus...

Who is Jesus... really? This is a question that people have been asking for hundreds of years. Today on Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel begins a new series from Paul’s letter to the Colossians looking to give you the answers that you seek. Through this series, you’ll get a clearer picture of the person of Jesus: who He is, what He did, and why it matters. And, as you’ll see, recognizing and gro...