Jesus is Real Radio with Daniel Fusco

When you’re sick you want to relieve the symptoms that are causing you so much discomfort. But the real issue is the underlying illness that is triggering those symptoms. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that the same is true when it comes to sin in your life. The sin is just a symptom of a deeper heart issue. You’ll learn that God wants to do heart surgery on you, to fix the problem at its source. He...

In some ways, it really is true that you are the master of your own destiny. Today, Pastor Daniel reveals that outside forces couldn’t bring down the Israelites but they held the power to destroy themselves. And the same is true for you. Only you have the ability to shipwreck your life. The choices you make will change your life for your good or your harm. You can protect yourself by guarding your...

Some days you don’t even have to get out of bed in the morning to be reminded that people aren’t perfect, yourself included. Today on Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel reminds you that the church is messy because it’s filled with messy people. But, he shares that God is in the process of growing us up. When you begin a relationship with God, you are brought into a community that is learning and g...

It’s easy to lose hope when the problems of life seem so big and you just don’t see a way out. You’ve probably felt this way at some point. Maybe you’re even feeling this way right now. But, today Pastor Daniel wants you to know that God is ENOUGH to shoulder whatever is going on in your story. It’s easy to forget that the God who created everything cares about what’s happening with you. But He is...

Blessing. Lots of people use this word, but what does it mean? Is it health? Good relationships? What about wealth or happy feelings? Well, today, Pastor Daniel encourages you shift your definition of what it means to be blessed. He says that true blessing is rooted in the person of Jesus. Because of the life, the death, and the resurrection of Jesus, you have been given freedom from bondage and a...

If you learned nothing else over the past few months, you saw that being flexible and teachable are important traits in life. As you continue looking at the example of Balaam today, Pastor Daniel encourages you to have a teachable spirit. God wants to help you grow and live in a way that will bless your life. And He’ll use lots of different people and circumstances to guide you. Pastor Daniel urge...

It’s pretty much a guarantee that you’re going to go through hard times in your life. You may even be in the midst of one right now. Today, Pastor Daniel wants you to know that you aren’t alone in these moments. God is with you no matter how dark of a place you’re in. And He is working. Pastor Daniel reminds you that sometimes it takes living in those dark places for you to understand God’s love a...

As many people experienced in recent months, there are times when you realize that you can’t handle things on your own, that you need help. Well, today, Pastor Daniel shares that the king of Moab feels this way as the Israelites are nearing his land. Just as King Balak sought help from the prophet Balaam, you can look to God for help. You’ll learn that if you develop the habit of going to God when...

What you set your focus on has a huge impact on your emotional outlook. Pastor Daniel echoes this in today’s teaching, encouraging you to look for things to be grateful for. As you learn about how the Israelites sang praises to God after seeing His provision, you’ll be reminded to look for ways that God comes through for you. If you do this, you’ll have a much more joyful experience than if you fo...

It’s happened to everyone. You walk into a room to get something and you can’t remember what it is. At some point along the way, you got distracted from your goal. Today, Pastor Daniel urges you to fight against distractions, like complaining, that steal your joy and derail what God is trying to do. You’ll learn that complaining is a matter of the heart. As God changes your heart, you’ll better re...

People can learn a lot about who you are and what you value by watching how you live your life. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you that your life might be the only Bible that people ever read. How you live is important because you are representing God to the world around you. The things you do and say show people what God’s like and if it’s worth it to follow Him. You’ll discover that God gives you...

As much as you may not like it, the truth is that most of your personal growth happens when you’re in the midst of hard things. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you that these “wintery” times are essential to helping you be grounded in the Lord. He encourages you to have the perspective that God can use the challenging things in your life to spur you on to transformation. When you share God’s outlook,...

It’s an amazing feeling when someone knows your ugly secrets and loves you anyway. Well, today Pastor Daniel reminds you that Jesus knows everything about you and still loves you and wants a relationship with you. As you continue working through this study of Numbers, you’ll learn that there is great freedom in not having to pretend that you’ve got it all together. You can be honest about your fai...

There’s nothing like taking a shower after working out or doing a really dirty job. It just feels good to be clean again. Well, today Pastor Daniel invites you to consider the reality that your soul needs to be cleaned up just like your body. As you explore the purification rituals God’ gave the Israelites, you’ll see that every mistake you make creates a rift between you and God. You need His cle...

What gets the best parts of you every day? Is it your job? Your exercise routine? Your family? Today on Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel explains that God should get your very best, what the Bible calls your first fruits. He challenges you to talk to God about how to use your gifts and abilities in a way that blesses Him. When you seek the Lord and give Him your best, you’ll be better able to ex...

When things get hard, you may question if what you’re doing is worth it, if it matters enough to make the struggle count. Well, today Pastor Daniel encourages you to remember that the benefits of doing what God is asking of you are far greater than the cost. Yes, it might be hard or costly or exhausting, but in God’s economy, it matters. Pastor Daniel urges you to focus on the blessings, tangible...

For a lot of people, struggling is prime soil for complaining. When things get hard or you feel unhappy, it’s easy to slip into grumbling. Well, today, Pastor Daniel shares that though you may not like what’s going on, it’s not good to complain. When you complain you’re telling God that He’s not good and that you know better than He does. Not only is this attitude sinful, but it will cause you to...

Whether you’re surrounded by people or not, sometimes you just feel alone. But the truth is that, as a child of God, you are never alone. In today’s message, Pastor Daniel urges you to remember that Jesus is there, constantly praying for you. No matter how alone you feel, the Great High Priest knows what’s going on and is interceding on your behalf. He is invested in seeing you flourish and grow a...

People aren’t just one dimensional. On the contrary, humans are a complex mixture of physical, emotional, and spiritual parts. In this edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel reminds you that you don’t operate solely on a physical plane. All of the choices that you make reflect your relationship with the Lord. And while what you do or don’t do affects your physical life or other people, at i...

Regardless of your situation the past few months, this has been a trying time. It’s easy to look at these difficult circumstances and wish they were different. Today, Pastor Daniel points out that it’s really hard to learn how to be content with what you’ve been given. You look at your life and find lots of things that you want to change. Pastor Daniel will share how you can fight against disconte...

Back seat drivers. They’re a great example of how hard it is to let others be in control of your life. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you that God has appointed the human authority figures in your life. And though they don’t always lead you as God would want, He still asks you to willingly yield to them. Pastor Daniel says that if you struggle with the human leaders in your life, it’ll be even harde...

If you’ve seen nothing else over the past few months, it’s definitely become clear how one person’s choices affect everyone around them. Today, Pastor Daniel echoed this truth when he shared that one person’s sins affect the entire community. You don’t live in a vacuum. Your choices have a ripple effect in the lives of those around you. The decisions you make have a greater impact than just on you...

Overwhelmed by all of the heavy news reported lately, many people have used social media to share good things that have happened. Well, today Pastor Daniel does the same. You’ll learn that even though God’s people rejected Him and refused to go into the Promise Land, this wasn’t the end of their story. You see, God didn’t just walk away. He still had a plan for them. And no matter what you’ve done...

For most of us, the past few months have brought incredible change into our lives. You may have found yourself struggling to keep your head above water as you dealt with all that has happened. Well, today Pastor Daniel reminds you that you don’t have to move through life on your own. God wants you to rely on his strength and perspective. When you cling to the Lord and trust Him to carry you throug...

Change your perspective and you’ll change your life. This is so true. The framework through which you see the world makes a huge difference in how you’ll respond to your circumstances. Pastor Daniel echoes these thoughts in today’s message from Numbers 14. He urges you to ask God to give you His perspective so that you can reach past what you know and the things you see to experience the infinite...