Wake Up, Look Up

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach hands the mic to guest host Jeff Heinrich, who confronts a disturbing new trend: turning human embryos into jewelry. Drawing on biblical passages about the sacredness of life, Jeff challenges listeners to speak out against practices that commodify and devalue what God has declared holy. This episode is a sobering call for Christians to be vocal defen...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits one of the podcast’s most engaging conversations—how to hold both truth and love when it comes to sexuality and faith. Using Pope Francis’ mixed messaging on same-sex relationships as a launch point, Pastor Zach challenges listeners to surrender their personal definitions of love to God, who is love. Real love, he reminds us, means aligning...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits one of the podcast’s most talked-about episodes—Oklahoma’s move to put Bibles back in classrooms. He unpacks why every person brings a worldview to their work (yes, even secularism), and argues that Christians have every right to bring their faith into public spaces—just like everyone else. It’s not about dominance, but equal presence at the...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach welcomes guest host Ken Prabucki to explore the question: When does entertainment become sin? Through the lens of film, culture, and Scripture, Ken challenges listeners to consider whether the media we consume points us toward brokenness or toward restoration. As Christians, we’re called to pursue hope and discernment—even in what we choose to watch....

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits a listener-favorite episode exploring whether Christians should listen to Jordan Peterson. While acknowledging the value in Peterson’s emphasis on responsibility and moral clarity, Pastor Zach offers a caution: even wisdom that sounds biblical must be measured against the Word of God. Only Jesus is always right—everyone else, no matter how i...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach invites guest host Laura Simmonds to explore the question: Can we guarantee human flourishing? Prompted by an article on the "Success Sequence," Laura unpacks how work, marriage, and family reflect God's good design—but also reminds us that true flourishing is found not in outcomes, but in growing in grace and knowing Christ. This episode challenges...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits a controversial and much-discussed question: Is Donald Trump God’s anointed leader? He unpacks what Scripture really says about God's sovereignty over human rulers—reminding us that while God appoints leaders, that doesn't mean he endorses all they do. Pastor Zach challenges us to reserve the title of “anointed” for the only one truly worthy...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits a powerful conversation on global tragedy and the weight of empathetic distress in a world flooded with heartbreaking news. Reflecting on overwhelming suffering—like the deaths of children in Gaza—he reminds us that the Christian response begins with prayer, humility, and hope in a God who sees, cares, and acts. When we bring our broken hear...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach introduces guest host Jimmy Kozy, who explores the rapid rise of AI-powered robotics and what it means for the future of human work. Reflecting on scripture, Jimmy reminds us that human creativity is a reflection of God’s image—and that our value isn’t defined by what we produce, but by the purpose God has given us. Even in a world of machines, we we...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits a popular and controversial discussion on gun violence in America. He urges listeners not to start with the political debate but to recognize the deeper issue at play: the widespread reality of broken families. With compassion and clarity, Pastor Zach challenges the church to focus on restoration at the root—believing the gospel’s power to h...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach introduces guest host Brad Wenclewicz, who explores the question, “What is the law?” Drawing from scripture, philosophy, and a personal story, Brad unpacks how true justice isn’t self-defined but rooted in the unchanging character of God. He points listeners to the cross as the place where righteousness and mercy meet—and where all our longings for j...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits a past conversation about the 2024 election and the growing trend of blind political allegiance. He challenges listeners to consider whether their loyalty lies more with political parties than with God, calling for a faith that isn't shaped by tribalism but by the truth of Jesus Christ. It's a timely reminder that our ultimate confidence bel...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up , Zach Weihrauch tackles a subtle but powerful form of temptation: the cultural obsession with wealth as entertainment. Sparked by a thought-provoking Atlantic article titled Money Is Ruining Television , Zach explores how modern shows—from glossy dramas to flashy reality TV—are shaping our hearts and values in ways we often don’t notice. Could our binge-watching...

In this sobering episode of Wake Up Look Up , Zach Weihrauch reflects on the tragic story of Thomas Crooks—the would-be assassin who attempted to kill President Trump—and asks a haunting question: Could the church have made a difference? Drawing from an in-depth profile in the New York Times , Zach explores the isolation, mental health struggles, and radicalization that shaped Crooks' path—and how...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up , host Zach Weihrauch takes a deeper look at this year’s graduation speeches—from politicians to puppets—and asks a simple question: does anyone actually have answers? With many cultural leaders offering critiques of society but few solutions, Zach challenges listeners to consider the one voice that never diagnoses without healing—Jesus Christ. Explore how the go...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up , host Zach Weihrauch tackles a striking question: could our desire for revenge be more than emotional—could it be addictive? Prompted by an article from The Wall Street Journal , Zach explores how revenge triggers the brain’s reward systems like a drug, and how forgiveness, particularly through Jesus Christ, offers the only true path to healing. Learn why the cr...

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up , host Zach Weihrauch reflects on the recent firing of NBA coach Tom Thibodeau and explores a deeper question: why does our culture so often reject "good" in the relentless pursuit of "great"? Drawing from both sports headlines and Scripture, Zach unpacks how our restlessness for success reveals a spiritual longing only Christ can satisfy. Discover how faithfulne...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up , Pastor Zach asks: Is our natural negativity spiritually helpful? Drawing from brain science and biblical truth, he explores how our tendency to fixate on the negative can both hinder and help our walk with Christ. While godly sorrow can lead to repentance and discernment helps us pursue what is good, Scripture reminds us that we aren’t meant to stay stuck in t...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up , Pastor Zach asks: Who can tell a kid no? Inspired by an op-ed on communal parenting, he challenges the individualism of modern parenting and casts a vision for the church as a spiritual family. Drawing from Scripture, Pastor Zach reminds us that raising children in the Lord isn’t just the job of parents—it’s a shared calling for the whole church. Correction, e...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks: Can reading save us? Reflecting on a recent Washington Post article, he explores how the decline in reading and writing isn’t just a cultural crisis—but a spiritual one. Pastor Zach calls Christians back to the written Word of God, reminding us that transformation begins with renewed minds, shaped by Scripture. In a world of noise, God still s...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up , Pastor Zach asks: Can the Left save men? Responding to a New York Times op-ed and the growing “manosphere” movement, he unpacks the crisis facing young men and why neither politics nor internet influencers can offer what they truly need. Pastor Zach points to the church—not Washington—as the place where young men can find purpose, strength, and identity throug...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores a surprising link between rising therapy culture and falling birth rates. Prompted by a recent New York Times op-ed, he unpacks how processing past trauma can lead to fear of parenting—and why the gospel offers a better way. With biblical insight and pastoral care, Zach reminds us that our hope isn’t in perfection, but in Christ, who redeem...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses the spiritual and societal harm of pornography, calling Christians to stop minimizing its effects and start taking the fight seriously. Prompted by a New York Times op-ed, he explains how pornography rejects God's design, devalues human dignity, and dulls our desire for God. With both urgency and compassion, he urges listeners to stop beli...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to recent reports of a cover-up surrounding President Biden’s cognitive decline, and the ethical and spiritual implications of hiding the truth. He explores how truth-telling, accountability, and servant leadership are biblical essentials—not just for presidents, but for all of us. Pastor Zach challenges listeners to reject self-preservatio...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the cultural phenomenon of “the slop life”—a nonstop flood of trends, content, and distraction—and its impact on our spiritual focus. He challenges listeners to recognize slop as a spiritual problem that dulls our attention to God and disconnects us from each other. Through Scripture, he offers a two-step solution: turn off the noise, and i...