Reaching For Real Life with Sean Azzaro

In the name River City Community Church is the word "Community". If you don't feel connected in your group (if you have a group), are you using your gifts? You're missing out on REAL LIFE! Pastor Sean describes what real Community looks like. See you on the other side of this podcast in a group! Happy Thanksgiving!

The conversation starts with follow-up on some kickback on a recent tweet by John Piper and the election results, and leads to a deeper take on being in the world but not of the world. Pastor Sean of course backs it up with scripture and prayer of hope.

Hallelujah! The political commercials have ended, the tension in the office has eased, and it seems that we will experience a peaceful transfer of power. But now what? Pastor Sean shares the perspective that it’s never truly over. We fight not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, the rulers of the darkness of this world, and spiritual wickedness in high places. Time to figh...

For the record this program was recorded on Election Day 2024, and regardless of who ever was going to win, Pastor Sean has the same message for either candidate. And if you're called to teach or preach, Pastor Sean shares his rhythm in preparing and presenting the Gospel every week. Reminder to pray for your pastor.

After a quick PSA to early vote by Saturday, and then set your clocks back for the end of Day Light Savings, Pastor Sean is joined by Bonnie Floyd of Bonnie Floyd Ministries and shares her testimony of the tragic death of her parents while in the Caribbean. And how life and love came from what the enemy used to steal, kill, and destroy.

Pastor Sean had the honor of opening the annual Pregnancy Care Center Gala in prayer. The guest speaker was Scoot Klusendorf, the best selling author of The Case For Life. Hear the big take-aways from Sean and also how the Church sees Halloween as an opportunity to love your neighbor.

Pastor Sean says if you're a believer then...yes...you are called to serve...but if you feel called into church ministry or the mission field, get ready to take notes. Sean shares from his playbook, and if you want to ask a follow up question, email him at pastorsean@reallife.org !

Church Membership - it "has its privileges". Pastor Sean reminds us that as Christ is the head, the members make up of the rest of the body. Your commitment to the body is a testimony to your faith, and begins with your confession of faith and baptism. Are you in?

After a 2min review of the VP Debate, Pastor Sean wants you to hear about an amazing ministry serving 41 sovereign states in Africa with the mission of "Mobilizing Intentional Disciple-making in Everyday Life". His guests are John Abrahamse and Jeremy Koeries form JLIFE.org.

Pastor Sean says when it comes to talking about politics in the Church or from the pulpit, "we don't want to be partisan, we want to be Biblical." Moral issues are now political...so buckle up...Sean is just getting started.

Thanks to Dan "The Man", he asked a question to Pastor Sean about the leadership at River City Community Church and does it fit a Biblical Model. It inspired today's podcast. Humbly speaking it does. Sean references Titus 1 and Timothy 3 and speaks to Elder's role, their qualifications, and their functions in the church...which bottom line is part of the family.

This Radio Show and Podcast was recorded on the morning of the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. Pastor Sean reflects on what happened in our country, and in the church. Do we really remember lessons learned from history as the Trump/Harris Debate is a day closer to the new leadership of the US. Predictably Sean shares the bottom line for Christians today, and what we're suppos...

Pastor Sean's mission at River City Community Church is to help people know, love and serve Jesus - make disciples, and help folks find the real life they were created for. As a non-profit, the Church does not endorse nor promotes the political parties from the pulpit. However...in this podcast...he gets really close. :) Sean heard a podcast featuring Dr. J.D. Greear on The Stetzer Church Leaders...

Do you ever thank Pastor Sean for his 9:30am or 11am Sunday Service? :) Do you ever bless your church with YOUR SERVICE? Me, serve? "I get grace...i don't have to serve at the church." Really? Sean says..."Sorry, we're the body...we're the church...we're family...despite what you think of your brother/sister." If you want to run this race...if you want to win this match...you need to work on your...

Relevant Magazine published an article called What Christians Can Learn From Non-Believers. That's an attention getter...and while the intentions are good, Sean would like to add a couple more...including speaking the truth in love after listening, and respecting that non-believer.

Pastor Sean sits with Pastor Marcus Burgos of Shepherd of the Hills Church in East Terrell Hills in San Antonio. Pastor to Pastor - Co-Laborers for the Kingdom...but Pastor Marcus is doing double duty. Pastor Marcus is Bi-Vocational because he is also the Director of Ministry Development with Salem San Antonio and AM630 The Word (AKA KSLR). Marcus also Shepherds a Bi-Lingual church where he preach...

Is it "I can do all things through Christ..."? Is it "I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand..."? Is it "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you..." All great ones, but understand the context in which they were said. Pastor Sean focuses on that last one and spells out the bottom line... Dig in...

Pastor Sean digs into the deeper issue witnessed by the world in the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. By the way, the world is in need of a Savior...the Gospel will be proclaimed.

"Hey, what's going on? ... No really.... WHAT'S GOING ON???!!!!" American History being written right before our eyes. In the last month we saw a Presidential Debate where it was obvious our President was not as sharp as it was sold. We witnessed an assassination attempt on the former President. The failure of the Secret Service. And then announcement that the President will finish his term, but y...

The Mission of Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio is committed to honoring God and their Baptist heritage by fostering and funding health initiatives in our community. President and CEO Cody Knowlton hosts his own podcast called Together For Good where Pastor Sean was a recent guest. Pastor Sean now honors their work, and their support for Real Life Community Outreach.

While Pastor Sean is administering a special Summer Youth Camp, we wanted to share a fun conversation with the Editor of the Babylon Bee Joel Berry, in case you missed it the first time.

Melanie Shankle started the Big Momma Blog back in 2006 documenting moments with her small girl toddler who was just doing "Big Girl" things. Now after 45K followers on Instagram, 9 books, and the Big Boo Podcast, Melanie joins Pastor Sean in a fun conversation that will inspired you and may encourage you to be a NY Times Bestselling Author too.

Jesus said “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Pastor Sean with his wife Pastor Lauri Azzaro made a retreat to California where their ministry first started to rest and seek the Lord, and witness His Glory - obedient to being still, (staring at the Pacific Ocean) and knowing that He is God.

As VBS, and Church Camps ramp up, Pastor Sean Azzaro grabbed RCCC's Youth Pastor Clay Burkholder to get his take on what it’s like being a youth pastor in 2024 with the challenges our kids face today.

41% of the worlds population is "unreached" - no Bible, no churches, no neighboring believers. And of those 48% of the unreached live in just 6 countries - India, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Along comes Crossroads Asia. Pastor Sean interviews the Co-Founder and President Mark Fortney...a former businessman who answered God's calling to attend seminary, Pastored, served as Missio...