Wake Up, Look Up

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach explores America’s growing national debt and the dangerous tendency to believe that if we avoid a problem long enough, it will somehow disappear. But Proverbs 27:12 reminds us that wisdom doesn’t ignore danger — it confronts it. From government spending to personal struggles, this conversation challenges us to stop hiding from hard realities and star...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the growing trend of people turning to AI for friendship, emotional support, and self-understanding–and what may be missing in those conversations. Drawing from current research and Hebrews 4, he contrasts relationships that simply reflect us back to ourselves with the kind of friendships–and faith–that lovingly challenge us to grow. Pastor...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines the growing frustration many Americans feel toward government and asks a simple but challenging question: are we evaluating leadership by results or by tribal loyalty? Drawing from current events and the words of Jesus in Matthew 11, he highlights how true wisdom is revealed not by appearances, promises, or political labels–but by what actu...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach unpacks a growing conversation around mental health, psychiatry, and the reality that many psychological diagnoses are more complex and evolving than most people realize. He explores the value of therapy, counseling, and medical care while challenging the idea that every struggle can be solved by a label or prescription alone. Pastor Zach encourages...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the surprising comeback of hacky sack among Gen Z and what it reveals about a deeper hunger for real, in-person community. He unpacks how, in a generation shaped by screens, technology, and constant digital connection, young people are still craving shared experiences, belonging, and meaningful relationships. Pastor Zach challenges both par...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how growing anxiety about the future–from economic uncertainty to political tension and cultural instability–is shaping major life decisions, including whether people choose to start families. He unpacks how faith in the sovereignty of God gives Christians a different foundation–one marked by peace, trust, and confidence that God is in cont...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores growing concerns over the overprescription of psychiatric medications and what leading mental health experts are now saying. He encourages listeners to practice discernment, ask thoughtful questions, and think critically about the advice they receive–especially when it comes to their health. Pastor Zach reminds us that wisdom means testing...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach unpacks how today’s media ecosystem often profits by keeping people afraid, angry, and constantly engaged. He challenges listeners to guard their hearts, pay attention to what they’re consuming, and recognize how fear shapes the way we live and see the world. Pastor Zach reminds us that our peace isn’t found in headlines or algorithms, but in the un...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on the state of American politics and asks whether our culture has settled for familiar names instead of fresh ideas. He challenges listeners to think beyond party loyalty and consider the importance of both character and competence in leadership. Pastor Zach reminds us that wise leadership matters, and as Christians, how we think about tho...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how AI conversations are increasingly being used in criminal investigations and what that means for privacy in a digital world. He unpacks the spiritual reality that nothing is truly hidden, pointing listeners to Jesus’ words about what is done in secret eventually coming to light. Pastor Zach challenges us to live with integrity, rememberi...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach unpacks a recent story involving students being taken to political rallies and what it reveals about worldview, education, and cultural influence. He challenges the idea of neutrality in the classroom and encourages parents to stay engaged in how their children are being shaped. Pastor Zach reminds listeners that the responsibility of spiritual and...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach unpacks a powerful true story of a former prosecutor who spent years trying to make things right after realizing he had pursued justice for the wrong reasons. Through this story and the example of Zacchaeus, he explores the weight–and freedom–that comes with admitting when we are wrong. The episode challenges listeners to consider where God may be c...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores a cultural critique, arguing that older generations are unfairly holding disproportionate wealth and influence in society. He unpacks the tension between entitlement and responsibility, challenging the idea that influence should be redistributed rather than earned. The episode ultimately points listeners back to a biblical view of diligence...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the rising impact of sports gambling and how it is reshaping athletes, competition, and culture in ways many of us overlook. He uses a recent story of a college quarterback’s gambling struggle to examine how addiction, incentives, and mass participation are affecting both individuals and the sports we love. The episode challenges listeners...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how financial secrecy in marriage can quietly erode trust and lead to deep relational damage. Drawing from cultural trends and the biblical teaching that marriage makes two people “one flesh,” he challenges couples to pursue transparency and unity in how they handle money. The episode invites listeners to examine the health of their own rel...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how quickly we can begin to rationalize behavior when we believe the ends justify the means. He connects a current cultural conversation about moral justification with the biblical warning that “everyone did what was right in their own eyes” in the book of Judges. The episode challenges us to let God’s Word–not our reasoning–define what is...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach challenges the idea that the “good old days” are worth chasing, unpacking a cultural trend of nostalgia and disillusionment. He explains how the story of Scripture points to a future shaped by God’s renewal and redemption. This episode invites listeners to let go of idealized pasts and instead pursue the hope found in what God is building ahead. Hav...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines a public scandal to explore why accountability is essential in confronting sin. He explains how unchecked patterns of behavior grow over time, ultimately leading to destruction when no one steps in to challenge them. This episode calls listeners to pursue honest, grace-filled accountability in their relationships before small compromises be...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach unpacks a cultural misunderstanding of what it truly means to be sorry, using a recent public apology as a case study. He contrasts surface-level repentance with the kind that produces real change, emphasizing that true repentance requires surrendering control and taking responsibility. This episode challenges listeners to examine their own apologie...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach wrestles with a viral story that raises questions about truth, deception, and the growing cynicism in our culture. Rather than landing on a clear answer, he turns the lens inward, exploring how our own sin and brokenness shape the way we view others. This episode invites listeners to confront their cynicism and consider how surrendering to Jesus can...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the growing corruption in Congress and how political loyalty has overtaken personal character. He unpacks how voters have contributed to this shift by prioritizing winning over integrity, leading to leaders whose actions reflect that compromise. This episode challenges listeners to reclaim the importance of character in leadership and consi...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach challenges listeners to confront how dependent they’ve become on their phones, pointing to tools like the “brick” device as a wake-up call. He connects this to Scripture, reminding us that anything that masters us competes with Jesus for our attention and devotion. Ultimately, he urges listeners to step away, even temporarily, to recognize that depe...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the importance of accountability and how its absence can lead to complacency and missed purpose. Using a real-world example, he challenges listeners to consider whether they welcome correction or avoid it. The episode calls believers to pursue growth through discipline, inviting others to speak truth into their lives for the sake of lasting...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how easily we can create personal narratives that cast ourselves as the hero or victim in every situation. He challenges listeners to confront the possibility that their own perspective may be shaped by self-deception rather than truth. The episode encourages honest self-reflection and invites believers to pursue healing through confession,...

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses the danger of using God’s name to justify political or military actions. He unpacks why claiming divine authority for human decisions–especially in matters of war–crosses a serious biblical line. The episode calls believers to approach faith and public life with humility, ensuring they speak carefully about what God has and has not said. H...