Jesus is Real Radio with Daniel Fusco

God doesn’t ask us to make ourselves acceptable before we can come to Him. In fact, as Pastor Daniel shares today, God invites you to come to Him no matter how broken and dirty you are. You’ll discover that, like the woman who was healed and made clean when she touched Jesus’ cloak, God’s holiness overshadows your brokenness. Jesus can’t be unclean, so when you reach out to Him, He will completely...

The hard truth is that everyone struggles with temptation. Though it may look different for each of us, giving in to your area of struggle will lead to pain and destruction in your life. Today, Pastor Daniel encourages you to be honest about the things you know are a struggle for you. He says that you should put boundaries around them so that you don’t even come close to giving in to that temptati...

Welcome! In this edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel teaches on a rather unusual topic: human bodily discharge. As you study Leviticus 15 today, you’ll see that God cares so much about the health and safety of people that He gives boundaries for bodily emissions. You’ll hear once again that God is always willing to cleanse people and draw them back into community. He is waiting to make y...

When you were a kid, being left out hurt your feelings. And even though you’ve grown up, it can still be painful to be excluded. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you that God doesn’t show favoritism. In fact, He always makes sure that everyone is able to come to Him. He doesn’t care how you look, how much money you have, or what you’ve done or not done. God made you, he loves you, and he wants you to...

Have you ever gone on vacation only to come home more exhausted than when you left? Often, what you think will fill you up actually leaves you more empty. Today, Pastor Daniel teaches you that this isn’t unusual. He shares that only God can ultimately give you what you need to thrive. When you turn to the Lord and begin a relationship with Him, you’ll find deep satisfaction and unconditional love....

Everyone wants to belong. This desire to be loved, to matter, is deeply human and transcends nationality, gender, and wealth. Today Pastor Daniel reminds you that God’s goal has always been to bring you back into a relationship with Him. As you’ll see in the Old Testament law, when you turn to God, He’ll cleanse you and bring you back into the community, even bruised and limping. You are loved and...

Looking through the Old Testament, especially the passages on the law, you might think God seems overbearing and rigid. But God isn’t some kind of controlling cosmic killjoy who makes tons of rules. Actually, as Pastor Daniel teaches today, God gives you boundaries because He wants to protect and care for you. And when you mess up, He’ll use it to change you into a new and better version of yourse...

On today’s edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel shares that leprosy is a picture of what sin can do in your life. Starting small, seemingly insignificant skin lesions come and go, eventually growing and spreading, deadening the nerves, and separating you from the community. If left unchecked, the small ways you push against God’s plan for you will do the same thing; they’ll grow, ending i...

As much as you might want to deny it, your choices impact everyone around you. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you that, good or bad, your decisions affect other people. In fact, God gave the Israelites laws about skin blemishes for this very reason. He knew that something as seemingly insignificant as a rash could have dire consequences if it spread to others. Keep listening to hear more about how t...

It’s human nature to want to be valued, for your life to matter. In today’s teaching from Leviticus 12, Pastor Daniel encourages you to take a look at what you think gives you security and value. Though relationships, jobs, and material belongings are important, it’s easy to make them more important than God. But, as you’ll learn today, these things can’t hold you up when the world around you crum...

Is your glass half-full or half-empty? Your expectations and perspective impact what you understand to be true. Today, Pastor Daniel says that your outlook can also impact your understanding of the Bible, especially regarding more difficult topics. If you want controversy, you can find it. However, as you study the laws about cleansing after childbirth, Pastor Daniel encourages you to explore God’...

Regardless of how long you walk with God, you will struggle with sin. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you that at your core, you are broken and want to go your own way. But, the good news is that God is always waiting for you to change your mind so that He can cleanse you and welcome you to His side. You are never too messed up for God. He loves you more than His own life and can’t wait for you to co...

Before there were studies on the spread of disease and infection, God had a plan to protect His people. On today’s edition of Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel shares that God showed his love for the Israelites by giving them laws that promoted health and cleanliness. Because they obeyed these laws, sickness and disease didn’t spread as easily. Pastor Daniel reminds you that God cares for the who...

God wants your faith to be integrated into every area of your life. Today, Pastor Daniel shares that your walk with God should make a difference in what you eat, how you spend your time and money, and the friends you have. You’ll hear that God’s enemy, Satan, would love nothing more than for you to keep your faith separate from your life. But God desires for your walk with Him to transform your li...

Trash art: It’s a real thing. Artists use trash to make beautiful and interesting works. Well, God is kind of like a trash artist. But He uses broken and hurting people to do amazing things. As Pastor Daniel shares today, God wants you to join Him in what He’s doing even though you are limping and broken. In fact, your inability to do it on your own opens the door for God to be BIG in your life. H...

As much as you may want to, you can’t go back and change the past. Today, Pastor Daniel reminds you that you can’t change what’s already happened but you can choose differently from this point on. He exhorts you to make a difference in this generation by living out your faith in real ways. You’ll see that knowing the Bible isn’t enough; you must apply it. When the truths of God’s Word permeate you...

Though hindsight is 20/20, spending too much time focused on the past will rob you of your future. Today, Pastor Daniel encourages you to acknowledge the time you lost not serving the Lord without continuing to live in regret and shame. When you’re too focused on the past you miss out on what God has for you now. So remember that you are loved and forgiven and accept God’s invitation to join with...

In the classic movie “The Wizard of Oz”, there’s a startling difference between Dorthy’s black and white world and the amazing color on the other side of the rainbow. In today’s message, Pastor Daniel implores you to trust God and obey what He’s asking you to do. When you do this, your gray-toned world will explode with color as God becomes bigger to you. He’ll prove that He’s enough for anything...

It’s quite amazing how the mood of one person can affect those around them. A joyful person instills joy. Someone who’s stressed makes others anxious. Today, on Jesus is Real Radio, Pastor Daniel encourages you to seek hard after God’s glory. He shares that when the Glory of God is heavy in your life, it will change you in many ways. As others are drawn to the different quality they see in you, th...

It’s happened to everyone. You’re just sitting there, and all the sudden you’re blindsided by a crazy wrong thought. Well, as Pastor Daniel explains today, you’re prone to rebel against God no matter how good you are. It’s in your very nature to want to go your own way regardless of how much you love the Lord or know the right thing to do. Gratefully, God will patiently welcome you back no matter...

Forgiving others is hard, but forgiving yourself for the things you’ve done sometimes feels impossible. Today, Pastor Daniel says that it’s time to let go of your guilt and shame. When you put your faith in God, He forgave you of ALL your failings, removing your guilt and shame, allowing you to start fresh. Pastor Daniel reminds you that you have the opportunity for a new beginning, so choose to l...

People seek out comfort and ease in most areas of life, including their faith. As you’ll discover today, God knows this and desperately wants you to experience a life greater than the one you’d give yourself. Pastor Daniel shares that as you listen to and follow the simple teachings of Jesus you’ll be amazed by all God has for you. Jesus wants to wreck your comfort so that He can give you somethin...

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Your answer as a child probably doesn’t match your actual adult profession, but for people who follow God, the answer is always the same. As Pastor Daniel reveals today, God calls all those who follow Him to be His representatives in the world. Regardless of your career, you have the amazing privilege of caring for the people around you, pointing them to...

God is about the business of restoration, He specializes in fixing broken things. And, as Pastor Daniel shares today, this is especially true when it comes to relationships. Because of the work of Jesus, God first brings back together His severed relationship with you. Next, He fixes your understanding of yourself, which then allows Him to mend your relationships with others. So, let’s join Pastor...

A good parent gives their children boundaries to protect them and help them grow. In the same way, God gives you limits so that you won’t hurt yourself or others. Today, Pastor Daniel says God isn’t some kind of cosmic party pooper who doesn’t want you to have fun. No, the reality is that God loves you and doesn’t want you to experience the excruciating pain and consequences that come from living...