Jesus is Real Radio with Daniel Fusco

Everyone wants to make a difference in the world in big and small ways. Well, today, Pastor Daniel shares that one way to do that is to invite people to live life alongside you as you walk with God. Coming together to learn how to follow God with your whole self will make a huge impact, just like it did in Pastor Daniel’s life.

Motives matter. The reasons behind why you do something are important because they have a huge impact on the outcome. In this edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel shares that people who walk with God should aspire to and be motivated by service. Jesus has done everything for you. So, out of gratitude and love, you can serve Him with your life. And the amazing thing is that when you serve...

Contrary to what our entitlement tells us, you have to put in lots of work to be successful at what you’re doing. Your aspirations for greatness have a cost associated with them. Today on Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel explains that the same is true in your spiritual life. The disciples thought that Jesus was bringing in this glorious kingdom to earth, but missed that He would give His life fo...

At some point, everyone comes across people who are just all talk. They say all of the kinds of stuff but bail out when it’s time to show up. In today’s passage, Jesus tells the rich, young ruler to put his money where his mouth is. Just like him, Jesus wants you to trust Him and follow Him. Pastor Daniel explains that both are necessary to walk well with the Lord. You won’t experience what God wa...

Have you ever met someone that you instantly clicked with? There was just something about them that drew you in and allowed you to make a great connection. Today, Pastor Daniel explains that many people feel the same way about Jesus. There’s just something about Him that piques your curiosity and compels you to learn more. This was the case for the rich young ruler. He saw Jesus and knew that ther...

Whether you’re new to Jesus Is Real Radio or a long-time listener, you may be curious about Pastor Daniel’s faith story. Today, Billy Hallowell takes some time to talk to Pastor Daniel about his journey with Jesus. You’ll learn that God was teaching him about healthy relationships before he even realized that Jesus is real.

No matter the area of life, each of us battles having a hard heart at some point. We have to fight to keep open and soft toward people and situations. Well, today, Pastor Daniel points out that hard hearts cause all sorts of brokenness, including divorce. As you look at what Jesus has to say about marriage, you’ll see that each person is responsible for the state of their heart. It’s hard work to...

When most people talk about marriage, they focus on the surface stuff- the issues that come up, how to improve their relationships or their level of happiness. But Jesus didn’t do that. When asked about marriage, He bypassed the surface stuff and dug down deep, to the heart of what marriage is. In today’s edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel helps you unpack what Jesus has to say about ma...

If you walk with God, then any conversation about forgiving others is rooted in the reality of how God forgave you. You can let the wrongs of others go because God compassionately forgave your debts. Today, Pastor Daniel urges you to take a hard look at all Jesus has done for you and simply respond to Him. This is the good news of the Gospel! You are totally forgiven by God when you admit your bro...

Forgiveness. From the time you were young, you had to learn how to let things go and forgive. But it can be so hard to do sometimes. How do you forgive others when you’ve been terribly wronged? And how can you forgive yourself for hurting the people around you? In today’s teaching, Pastor Daniel urges you to look to Jesus for the example of how to forgive. He was betrayed and hurt and still gave p...

Many of us wish we could change something about ourselves. But making new habits can be hard. Today, pastor and author Mark Batterson joins Pastor Daniel and Billy to talk about his book Win the Day. It’s all about how doing one thing differently can shift the trajectory of everything. Changing your life starts with a single step.

The Bible is very clear about God’s desire for the lives of His people to be marked by humility. But how do you do this? How do you grow in humility? In today’s edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel explains that the way to become more humble is to follow the example of Jesus and to get in the presence of God. When you do this, you’ll be faced with God’s majesty and the perfection of Jesus...

You probably wouldn’t say that humility is common in this culture. It’s actually quite the opposite. People work hard to look like they’ve got it all together, that everything is fine. Well, today Pastor Daniel shares that Jesus wants you to grow in humility. And, while he acknowledges that it's developed as you walk through hard things, you should still pursue it. Pastor Daniel reminds you of wha...

If you’ve been to the ocean, you probably know the feeling of standing in the surf and having the sand wash out from under your feet. What you thought was solid ground suddenly shifted. Well, today, Pastor Daniel encourages you to stand firm in the freedom that you have in the Lord. Yes, Jesus has set you free from the bondage of sin, but it’s easy to slide back into choices that entangle you. He...

Where you do want your life to be in 10 years? Whether you realize it or not, everyone has an idea of what they want their life to look like. But, as Pastor Daniel shares today, God says a truly vibrant life can only develop when you let go of your ideas of what should happen. He explains that God wants more for you than what you want for yourself…to be fulfilled in ways you never thought possible...

As things in life are slowly getting back to normal, many people are wanting to hit the reset button and get out of the rut they’ve been in. Well, today, Pastor Daniel and Billy talk to pastor and New York Times best-selling author Mark Batterson about how to do this. You’ll discover that it’s all about focusing on what’s in front of you today.

Just like a seed needs soil, sunlight, and water to grow, your relationship with Jesus needs to be cared for so it can flourish. In today’s message, Pastor Daniel explains that the realities of Jesus are planted in you when you begin a relationship with Him. You’re a new creation. But you need to cultivate that knowledge so that it can grow in you and change your life. The transformation Jesus wan...

When you’re sick, you want your doctor to go deeper than just your symptoms and treat what’s causing them. The same is true for matters of your character and heart… you have to look at more than just what’s on the outside. Jesus was really good at this. He always saw through the questions that people asked and got to the heart of the matter. In this new series, Pastor Daniel will explore how Jesus...

So, you know that it’s good to be humble. You see this clearly in different passages in the Bible and in how Jesus lived. But, how do you get there? How do you grow in true humility? Well, today, Pastor Daniel gets at this question in this study of 3 John. You’ll learn that it starts with being in the presence of Jesus. The more you’re in His presence, the more you’ll realize that who you are and...

Most people would agree that caring for our bodies is important. That’s why billions of dollars are spent every year on health and exercise products. Today, Pastor Daniel begins this study of 3 John by pointing out that followers of Jesus should take care of their health as well as their spirits. But, as you’ll discover, the “why” behind this choice is different than what you might expect. God wan...

You can usually tell the difference between a knockoff and the real thing. Today, Pastor Daniel and Billy talk with Matthew West, Christian singer-songwriter and author, about what it means to live an authentic life. It’s all about being honest with yourself and others about the messiness of life and your need for Jesus.

Every day it seems like homelessness grows, natural disasters destroy, and sickness and famine overtake people’s lives. There are needs everywhere you look. And because they’re so common, it’s easy to turn a blind eye and look past them. But, as Pastor Daniel reminds you in today’s teaching, this isn’t God’s heart. You’ll learn that God wants to replace the apathy you feel with a passion to stand...

Following God isn’t all butterflies and rainbows. Actually, a relationship with Jesus begins with a hard look at your need for rescue. The truth is that you mess up and you can’t make it right with God on your own. But that’s why Jesus is so important. Today, Pastor Daniel will share the necessary but ugly truth that you’ve made a mess of things and there’s gonna be a fallout. But he reminds you t...

You’ve all heard the saying “Pride comes before the fall.” Today, you’ll learn that, though not a direct quote, this saying is rooted in biblical truth. Pride is when your ego bubbles up so that you become the most important thing. As Pastor Daniel will point out in the book of Obadiah, pride always results in judgment. It causes all sorts of divisions and breaks down relationships. Pastor Daniel...

When babies first learn how to walk, they fall a lot. But the people around them don’t berate them for falling. They help them try again. Today, Pastor Daniel shares it’s easy to forget how lost you were when Jesus first rescued you. Losing track of where you’ve come from can set you up to judge and mistreat those who are still far from God or struggling in some way. Instead, God wants you to reme...