Jesus is Real Radio with Daniel Fusco

For most people, life is filled with things to do, boxes to check. You run around like crazy, going from one thing to the next with barely a breath in between. But, in those rare, quiet moments, you long for more than the never-ending, daily rat race. Well, today, Pastor Daniel shares that your need for meaning and focus is met in simplicity. You’ll discover that learning the art of living include...

Motives are important. The why’s behind your actions often determine what you get out of something. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that approaching fasting thinking that God owes you something is the wrong starting point. Fasting isn’t a way to force God to give you the things you want. Fasting is about connecting with God and hearing from Him. You’ll find Him when you lay aside your personal desires...

What does it mean to love yourself? If you ask around, you’ll get a lot of different answers to that question. Well, today, Pastor Daniel shares that the Bible says that loving yourself doesn’t mean giving in to every desire you have. In fact, self-love is rooted in self-control. As you explore the topic of personal identity and love, you’ll learn that the Lord wants to undo the crooked parts of w...

It’s an amazing thing to be fully known and fully loved: To have someone else know all your broken and crooked pieces and keep on loving you. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you once again that this is the love that Jesus has for you. He knows that you mess up. He knows that you want to be your own boss much of the time. He knows everything about you, the good and the bad and He still welcomes you wi...

You probably have certain things that you don’t like about yourself. And, like everyone else, you try to hide those self-perceived flaws from other people. But, in today’s message, Pastor Daniel reminds you that God wants you to be honest with Him about yourself and the ways you’re broken. He’s not going to make fun of you or hold it over your head. No, God wants you to be transformed and have the...

If you only had a distorted funhouse mirror, it would be hard to know what you really look like. Today on Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel shares that Jesus is your source for an honest reflection of who you are. In order to know yourself, you need to see what you’re really like, the good and the bad Other things will give you a distorted view, but you can trust Jesus to show you what is true. H...

Learning a new habit can take anywhere from 3 weeks to nearly a year. And, as you’ve probably experienced, it can be really hard to stay consistent while those habits are developed. Well, in today’s teaching, Pastor Daniel urges you to make regular time in the Word a priority and to keep at it. Yes, it’s going to be hard at times. But when you keep showing up, God will deepen you and transform you...

People are complicated and so are their motives. Sometimes, it’s even hard to know your own reasons for doing the things you do. In today’s edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel shares that the Word of God is able to reveal a person’s motives, to lay bare his heart. Like the most advanced medical lasers, God’s truth cuts through the broken parts of you so that you can be healed and live th...

You can know a lot about a lot of things, but sometimes that knowledge doesn’t translate to helping you live your life. Today, Pastor Daniel talks about deepening. He shares that this process of letting what you know make a difference in your life will help you learn the art of living. You’ll discover that when the right information sinks down deep into your spirit, you’ll be able to grasp and liv...

You can go through life trying to fill your tank with so many different things, hoping to get the rest and refreshment you crave. It could be vacations, hobbies, entertainment, or a million other things, but nothing really works, at least not for long. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that your soul longs for rest, and you won’t find it in anything this world offers. Your need for rest is only met in t...

We know so much more about the world and how things work than we did even 50 years ago. But there are some things that knowledge and study can’t explain. In this edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel shares that the peace of God is one of those things. Because it originates with an unfathomable God, you can’t fully understand it no matter how much you study. This deep and lasting peace is...

I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a crazy year. So much has happened. And, many people have been left reeling, knocked off kilter by it all. Well, today, Pastor Daniel wants you to remember that Jesus came to bring you peace. He was born into this world so that you can experience life as it ought to be, one of flourishing and hope. So, while the past year has been tough, it doesn’t have...

When you think of Christmas, twinkling lights, presents, food, and family come to mind. But, as Pastor Daniel shares today, the main message of Christmas isn’t any of those things. Christmas is about Jesus coming to rescue you. That tiny, little baby was born to save this hurting and broken world. This is the Gospel message: that Jesus, the righteous judge, came to make a way for you to be right w...

It’s pretty obvious that this world isn’t perfect. There’s pain, injustice, and brokenness everywhere you look. But you don’t have to despair. There’s hope! In today’s edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel shares that Jesus came to bring true peace and to make things the way they ought to be. And He wants you to help Him do this. Jesus is inviting you to simply respond to Him and get invol...

Politics is always a hot topic. Everyone has an opinion about how things should go. Well, today, Pastor Daniel shares that your true allegiance is to the kingdom of God, not a specific political party. Jesus is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Pastor Daniel explains that his kingdom supersedes every other nation, government, and political agenda. He encourages you to let this reality shape...

God doesn’t do things the way we would. That’s why some would call His wisdom backward, it just doesn’t make sense sometimes. Well, today Pastor Daniel explains that it’s not God’s kingdom that’s upside down, but it’s the way the world works that’s broken. You’ll be reminded that God’s ways may be unexpected, but they’re better. Like Mary, you can praise God for what He’s doing in the world, even...

You’ve probably heard that prayer can move mountains. And while God does sometimes answer your prayers by doing remarkable things, often the mountains He moves are found in your own heart. In today’s message, Pastor Daniel explains that prayer isn’t an automatic “get what you want” button, but a chance for you to humble yourself before the Lord and seek Him. Then you’ll be able to see what’s broke...

You start off well. You have the best intentions and believe that God can do what He says He’ll do. And then…things start to go wrong. Fear and doubt creep in and it seems safer to take the reins again. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that this happens to everyone. You begin choosing to walk by faith but then that trust is rattled. As you continue your look at the Christmas story, you’ll see how Mary...

Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time, full of laughter, light, and hope. But with everything going on this year, joy might seem like a pipe dream to you. In today’s message, Pastor Daniel reminds you that joy isn’t based on your circumstances, but comes from living connected to the Lord. Just like Elizabeth’s baby leapt for joy in the presence of Jesus, you’ll be filled with deep joy when you...

When you’re merging into traffic, you have to yield to the cars that are coming down the road. Demanding your way and pushing in can cause a major accident. In today’s message, Pastor Daniel shares that you need to yield to God as you merge into His work in the world. As you study Mary’s response to the news that she would give birth to the Messiah, you’ll see that she surrendered her life to the...

It’s hard to do something well without having the tools and information you need. I mean, just imagine trying to build a house without any plans or tools. It’s not going to go well! Today on Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel shares that the same is true in your walk with God. God wants you to thrive, but in order to do that you need to have a right perspective of who He is and who you are. As you...

The encouragement and counsel of the Bible is applicable to you individually, but it also fits in a bigger picture. Today, Pastor Daniel will share how passages such as Paul’s final words to the church at Colossae pertain to you individually, as well as to believers across the globe. Each son and daughter of the King has a role in bringing the Gospel to every corner of the world, and we can suppor...

Prayer is an essential part of your relationship with God, but it’s not always easy. You don’t always remember to stop and pray in situations, and even when you do, you may wonder if God is really listening. Well today, Pastor Daniel will share that God IS listening – and the Bible tells us that He cherishes those prayers! God cares about you, about those around you, and about the world as a whole...

Remember when Dorothy wakes up in the land of Oz and everything shifts from black and white into amazing and vibrant technicolor? Well, today, Pastor Daniel shares that this is what happens in your life when you realize how wonderful Jesus is. He is so extraordinary that even the everyday, mundane things in your life are transformed. You’ll see everything with fresh eyes and hopeful expectation be...

When you’re sick, you want more than just the idea of medicine to make you well. You want a real cure. Today on Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel shares that your faith isn’t based on a bunch of ideas. No, it’s rooted in the real person of Jesus. God put theory into practice when Jesus was born. In that tiny town of Bethlehem, in that dirty little barn, your rescue became a reality when Jesus ent...