Reaching For Real Life with Sean Azzaro

Sean Azzaro hosts Reaching for Real Life remotely while caring for his wife, Lauri, and reflecting on role reversal, selfishness, and the call to lay down one’s agenda in service, drawing on John 15:13 and the idea of spouses “out-serving” each other and learning love languages. He and Baron discuss the joy and humility of both giving and receiving care, especially as people age and face caregivin...

Sean Azzaro hosts Reaching for Real Life remotely while caring for his wife, Lauri, and reflecting on role reversal, selfishness, and the call to lay down one’s agenda in service, drawing on John 15:13 and the idea of spouses “out-serving” each other and learning love languages. He and Baron discuss the joy and humility of both giving and receiving care, especially as people age and face caregivin...

Sean Azzaro speaks about C.S. Lewis, the Inklings, and The Chronicles of Narnia, then the conversation shifts to Netflix’s upcoming IMAX film of The Magician’s Nephew (February 2027) directed by Greta Gerwig, with concern over Meryl Streep voicing Aslan while still calling the character “he,” discussing faith, audience reaction, and keeping Christ central. 00:00 Show Cold Open 00:26 Granddaughter...

Sean Azzaro speaks about C.S. Lewis, the Inklings, and The Chronicles of Narnia, then the conversation shifts to Netflix’s upcoming IMAX film of The Magician’s Nephew (February 2027) directed by Greta Gerwig, with concern over Meryl Streep voicing Aslan while still calling the character “he,” discussing faith, audience reaction, and keeping Christ central. 00:00 Show Cold Open 00:26 Granddaughter...

Sean Azzaro and Baron chat about rising holiday stress and family estrangement, often fueled by bad counseling that labels disagreement as “toxic.” Sean emphasizes Romans’ call to pursue peace as far as possible, encourages honest conversations, and warns that cutting people off over politics, church hurt, or preferences leads to isolation. He distinguishes forgiving someone (a one-sided release o...

Sean Azzaro and Baron chat about rising holiday stress and family estrangement, often fueled by bad counseling that labels disagreement as “toxic.” Sean emphasizes Romans’ call to pursue peace as far as possible, encourages honest conversations, and warns that cutting people off over politics, church hurt, or preferences leads to isolation. He distinguishes forgiving someone (a one-sided release o...

After briefly talking NFL opening weekend, Tony Romo owning mistakes to the Lord, and athletes “sowing seeds” but also bring reproach when failures become public, the episode reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, cultural memory, patriotism, forgiveness versus trust, and learning to see God at work amid tragedy. They close with an “Is That Biblical?” segment on judging, success, and altar call...

After briefly talking NFL opening weekend, Tony Romo owning mistakes to the Lord, and athletes “sowing seeds” but also bring reproach when failures become public, the episode reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, cultural memory, patriotism, forgiveness versus trust, and learning to see God at work amid tragedy. They close with an “Is That Biblical?” segment on judging, success, and altar call...

Sean Azzaro and Baron discuss River City Community Church’s Vision Sunday after months of prayer and reflection on possible fatigue and drifting toward program orientation, drawing on Acts 2 and Ralph Moore’s disciple-making model to refocus on Spirit-led relational discipleship rooted in the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Lord’s Supper, and prayer. They then address cultural and political ou...

Sean Azzaro and Baron discuss River City Community Church’s Vision Sunday after months of prayer and reflection on possible fatigue and drifting toward program orientation, drawing on Acts 2 and Ralph Moore’s disciple-making model to refocus on Spirit-led relational discipleship rooted in the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Lord’s Supper, and prayer. They then address cultural and political ou...

Sean opens the show with an update on Vision Sunday and new “A Church for Real Life” branding, a Wednesday Family Discipleship Night, expanded Awana, and youth ministry. Sean shares updates about River City Believers’ Academy, including growth and head of schools Jennifer Conant’s leadership, and they mention their studio “audience” (Sean’s wife’s dog, Winnie). They grieve the reported passing of...

Sean opens the show with an update on Vision Sunday and new “A Church for Real Life” branding, a Wednesday Family Discipleship Night, expanded Awana, and youth ministry. Sean shares updates about River City Believers’ Academy, including growth and head of schools Jennifer Conant’s leadership, and they mention their studio “audience” (Sean’s wife’s dog, Winnie). They grieve the reported passing of...

Pastor Sean Azzaro interviews actor, director, and Fellowship for Performing Arts founder Max McLean, known for his stage work bringing C.S. Lewis to life and for recording the NIV Listener’s Bible (along with ESV and King James). McLean shares how The Screwtape Letters stage adaptation began nearly 20 years ago, why Lewis’s “morally inverted universe” offers unique insight into spiritual warfare,...

Pastor Sean Azzaro interviews actor, director, and Fellowship for Performing Arts founder Max McLean, known for his stage work bringing C.S. Lewis to life and for recording the NIV Listener’s Bible (along with ESV and King James). McLean shares how The Screwtape Letters stage adaptation began nearly 20 years ago, why Lewis’s “morally inverted universe” offers unique insight into spiritual warfare,...

Sean Azzaro welcomes Melanie Shankle and her daughter, author Caroline Shankle, to discuss Caroline’s book, "The Lion and the Bear: A 100-Day Devotional for Teen Girls." Caroline shares how she discovered a love for writing in college, how a difficult breakup coincided with a pivotal publisher Zoom call, and how she felt God leading her to accept a book contract at age 20. She describes the devoti...

Sean Azzaro welcomes Melanie Shankle and her daughter, author Caroline Shankle, to discuss Caroline’s book, "The Lion and the Bear: A 100-Day Devotional for Teen Girls." Caroline shares how she discovered a love for writing in college, how a difficult breakup coincided with a pivotal publisher Zoom call, and how she felt God leading her to accept a book contract at age 20. She describes the devoti...

Devoted: Spirit-Filled Rhythms, Sabbath, and a Rule of Life | River City Community Church Sean Azzaro and Baron invite listeners to River City Community Church and describe a current Acts 2 series, “Devoted,” emphasizing that the early believers’ priorities changed because they were filled with the Holy Spirit, not merely disciplined, and calling out a lethargic, over-busy approach to faith. Sean...

Devoted: Spirit-Filled Rhythms, Sabbath, and a Rule of Life | River City Community Church Sean Azzaro and Baron invite listeners to River City Community Church and describe a current Acts 2 series, “Devoted,” emphasizing that the early believers’ priorities changed because they were filled with the Holy Spirit, not merely disciplined, and calling out a lethargic, over-busy approach to faith. Sean...

Pastor Sean and Pastor Ryan Azzaro of Landmark Church in San Marcos discuss how Christians can discern truth amid the abundance of popular teachers and resources. They address the pastoral challenge of steering people away from errant or false teaching, citing examples such as prosperity doctrine, movements claiming the church has misread the Bible for centuries, and skepticism toward Paul’s writi...

Pastor Sean and Pastor Ryan Azzaro of Landmark Church in San Marcos discuss how Christians can discern truth amid the abundance of popular teachers and resources. They address the pastoral challenge of steering people away from errant or false teaching, citing examples such as prosperity doctrine, movements claiming the church has misread the Bible for centuries, and skepticism toward Paul’s writi...

With school starting soon, Sean shares that Jennifer Conant has been promoted from assistant principal to head of schools at River City Believers Academy after 13 years on staff, and interviews her about her journey from stay-at-home mom to teacher and administrator, her love for students and families, and the school’s mission to disciple students as passionate followers of Jesus while maintaining...

With school starting soon, Sean shares that Jennifer Conant has been promoted from assistant principal to head of schools at River City Believers Academy after 13 years on staff, and interviews her about her journey from stay-at-home mom to teacher and administrator, her love for students and families, and the school’s mission to disciple students as passionate followers of Jesus while maintaining...

Pastor Sean Azzaro and Baron Wiley discuss Sean’s upcoming sabbatical, the difficulty of truly unplugging from work and leadership, and urge church boards and elders to understand the unique demands of pastoral ministry. The conversation shifts to hope for America as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, encouraging gratitude, travel and history study, and distinguishing patriotism from “Ch...

Pastor Sean Azzaro and Baron Wiley discuss Sean’s upcoming sabbatical, the difficulty of truly unplugging from work and leadership, and urge church boards and elders to understand the unique demands of pastoral ministry. The conversation shifts to hope for America as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, encouraging gratitude, travel and history study, and distinguishing patriotism from “Ch...

The Texas primaries are complete and now we look to November where the big race is with Ken Paxton vs. James Talarico. Sean speaks to Talarico’s public statements about Christianity, “Christian nationalism,” gender (including a clip where Talarico claims God is non-binary), and abortion (including his argument about Mary’s consent). Sean argues these are distortions of scripture and warns believer...