Sean Azzaro Podcasty

Comedian Jeff Allen who coined the phrase "Happy Wife Happy Life" pops in to talk about his first book in his fifth decade in comedy. It's his memoir "Are We There Yet - My Journey From a Messed Up To Meaningful Life." Hear how God rescued him from alcoholism with a revelation from the Old Testament. Get the book on Amazon or if you get inspired, g…

While Sean likes to interview authors and experts, sometimes he's a guest on radio shows. You'll hear him tell stories you've never heard before about his childhood dogs and some parallels in our relationship with our pets and God like protector, comfort, focus, and prayer. The show is called God and Our Dogs with Meg Grier and airs on Boerne Radio…

After 25 years of Real Life Ministry, Pastor Sean reflects on God's Faithfulness and tells the stories of the biggest challenges along the way.Autor: Pastor Sean Azzaro

This Sunday River City Community Church will celebrate 25 years of ministry, multi-generational families, and gratefulness for God's Faithfulness. Pastor Willie Mayfield who has been with Pastor Sean since day one, joins the conversation and celebration.Autor: Pastor Sean Azzaro, Pastor Willie Mayfield

Dr. Katie McCoy serves at the Director of Women’s Ministry at Texas Baptists and holds a Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is the author of To Be A Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond. It's an important conversation Pastor Sean has as they track the how the gender confusion issue has peak…

Today Pastor Sean takes a rapid fire look at the headlines from today, and responds with the same Kingdom perspective you'd expect. Hot headlines include the Republican Debates, Contraception on the School Supply List, New Mask Mandates, and Women's Weightlifting Record Shattered By Trans-Athlete in Canada. The common denominator is always "truth i…

Pastor Sean rarely gets political from the pulpit or in this podcast. He'll be the first to tell you he's not a Republican or a Democrat...he's a Christian! And the decisions he makes in the Booth are based on The Book. Today Sean calls out not the Left and not the Right in Washington DC, but those Christians in the media that shamed Believers for …

The next generation will start school next week for the first time...and a whole bunch of GenZ-ers are heading off to college. How ya doin' Mom and Dad? Did you train 'em up in the way they should go? Did you teach your children well? In this episode of Reaching for Real Life, life gets even more real for those enrolled at the Universities. Pastor …

Jamie McGuire is a secret weapon for the Kingdom. She serves on staff at River City Community Church as the Next Gen Pastor, but she also serves as a Lt. Col. in the United States Reserves. Pastor Sean says give me some one from the military and loves Jesus ready to serve and watch out! Life lessons inside this conversation in leadership, including…

Sean comments on the headlines of the week - Afghanistan, Haiti, Immigration in Texas, and new Mask Mandates - and if you only read the headlines then you need to stop...and "Listen" / "Be still and know that I am God".Autor: Pastor Sean Azzaro

Pastor Sean welcomes to the show the man known as America's Fire Chief (appointed by President Obama), Chief Kelvin J. Cochran who went through his own fiery furnace when he was fired for his Christian beliefs on a very public stage. But just like the 3 Hebrews in Nebuchadnezzar's day, somebody else was with him. His new book "Facing the Fire: The …

Kasey Leander (Breakpoint Contributor at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview) recently co-wrote an interesting article "When Artificial Intelligence Makes Art, What Becomes of the Artist?" (Or did he? :) ) Pastor Sean starts the conversation with one of Leander's passions : apologetics, and when it comes to AI, both Sean and Kasey agree that …

Pastor Sean reconnects with a long time business leader in San Antonio - Mike Sharrow - CEO of C12. (www.joinC12.com) Attention Christian Business Owner / Leader / Manager / Steward...this is for you! You're not alone when it comes to knowing your faith walk does not end on Sundays. Mike tells his story of the Lord leading him to this mission field…

Leadership is not only knowing how to rise up...it's also knowing when to let it go. Sean shares his observations on transitioning churches that have done it right, and many times when it's gone wrong. Believe it or not, the Elders and Pastors at River City Community Church have a vision and plan (if the Lord wills) on the next generation of minist…

1 Timothy 2 is that chapter in the Bible where Paul says "...do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man...", which has caused many a church split and more recently the excommunication of Saddleback Church from the Southern Baptists. But what does the inspired Word of God say before that, after that (what is the context), and w…

This week The United States of America had a birthday...so how are we looking for almost 250? After a short sabbatical Pastor Sean returns refreshed and ready to call out the true colors of the red, white, and blue. But if you turn off the media, and engage with people...the heart is still generous and caring. Are you?…

One of the most listened to podcasts from 2022 in case you missed was when Pastor Laurie Azzaro joined the conversation with Pastor Sean Azzaro as they talked about Marriage and Ministry - how they do it together and why it works. Enjoy!Autor: Pastor Sean Azzaro, Pastor Lauri Azzaro

Pastor Sean was a guest on The Sonny Melendrez Show (www.sonnyradio.com). Sonny digs deep into the history of Sean's family, plus you'll hear the miracle story of how the Lord provided for River City Community Church, and living a Spirit Filled Life.Autor: Pastor Sean Azzaro, Sonny Melendrez

Today we "remember the Sabbath Day to keep it Holy." While on the Isle of Patmos (or en route to to a coastal town in California), Pastor Sean is still committed to bringing you a podcast while setting aside time in June to seek the Lord and rest. And before leaving town he also grabs River City Believer Academy's Head of School Dr. Montie Mansur a…

Author, Pastor, Theologian Tim Keller passed away after his 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Pastor Sean reflects on his impact on the body of Christ, the world at large, and on him personally. Recommended books by Tim Keller include Making Sense of God, The Meaning of Marriage, and Hidden Christmas.…

Work was created by God as Adam was charged to tend the Garden. Man was given stewardship of the earth. Pastor Sean invites Executive Director of Biblical Leadership For Excellence (BLE) Joe Carroll to the studio to talk about seeing your work as Worship. Joe spells out the strategy: Connecting, Consecrating, and Commissioning all in Community. Joe…

Pastor Sean is passionate in his calling to make disciples via church planting and mission work. Just up I-35 in Austin is Collin Lambert - founder of Lambert Creative Media and Radio Host of Missions Today...a program heard on over 175 stations across the country. Collin gets to use his gifts in reporting on mission work around the world...and sha…

Pastor Sean welcomes Pastor Ronson Hall of True Light Christian Fellowship - a Multi-Cultural Church on San Antonio's far East-side. It's a fun conversation that covers its all...including one point where Pastor Ronson gives his answer "What White People Need To Know". You need to hear this...be you Black or White, Eastside or Westside, Male or Fem…

Creating culture in a business and even in the church starts with the classic vision and mission as seen in your handbook. Pastor Sean says the top two foundational bullet points in your manual come right out of the Bible as the top two commandments of all time. It's up to the leader to be the architect and protector of that culture. Beware the cul…

How often do you watch or hear the news and wonder "what in the world is going on?"...where elected leaders in major cities say they won't prosecute "small crimes" like stealing, and then you wonder why businesses are closing as crime predictably goes up. What's the lesson here? Pastor Sean mentions that Paul talks about this in Romans 1 - read it …

Rick Warren is in pain, Albert Mohler hospitalized with blood clots, and Charles Stanley passes away....and this just in...Lazarus also died again. Wait...aren't Christians supposed to be happy, healthy, and healed? Here's the real question after the reality that we're going to die someday...and that question is "Do you know how you'll spend eterni…

Sean unpacks the differences between a church that starts in a home vs. the "Megachurch". The call is the same...make disciples.Autor: Pastor Sean Azzaro

Happy Passover! Happy Easter! He Has Risen! The Tomb is still empty in Israel and you can go with Pastor Sean and River City Community Church! (www.reallife.org/israel) We welcome back to the show Reuven Doron from his home in Jerusalem with a message on why every believer should experience Israel. Listen to the end for a quick Hebrew lesson too!…

Another school shooting, with 3 adults and 3 children murdered - this time in a Christian School, where the shooter Audrey Hale was killed by police. This all happens weeks after Tennessee bans the medical transitioning of minors & banning adult cabaret (drag) performances in front of children. Righteous anger with a message to stand up and say "no…

Pastor Sean pulls in Executive Pastor Mike McGuire who claims his job is to do nothing but to help Sean keep the ship moving forward and solve problems. Unfortunately Sean's not buying it, because Mike is humble enough to let the Lord use him in new ways that they didn't expect because of Covid with the food pantry ministry, and sharing the love of…

The reviews are in - The Jesus Revolution gets 5 Stars (and 2 fishes). Pastor Sean shares his take on the story, and how they tell the whole story...as there's never a perfect church because there are never perfect people. Get some popcorn and enjoy the conversation.Autor: Pastor Sean Azzaro

Mental Illness is plaguing the world with Anxiety Disorder leading the way in America affecting 40 million adults. Pastor Sean talks about the whys, the hope, and speaks the truth in love when it comes to treatment. Open your Bible to Philippians Chapter 4 and follow along.Autor: Pastor Sean Azzaro

Sean Azzaro is not only a teacher and pastor, he's also a gifted Worship Leader. Sean digs in deep today on what is worship, how should you prepare to worship, and has some ideas on how we should see worship differently in the church today.Autor: Pastor Sean Azzaro

As of this posting 50K have flocked to Kentucky to be a part of the "Asbury Revival". Should you go too? Sean says if you do, bring him back some nuggets from Buc-ee's...but that's not the question you should ask. You can ask God to revive your heart right here, right now. God's not "there", He's here.…

Many agree...one of the greatest Super Bowl Games ever but there was a lot more cooking...from the patriotism demonstrated, an epic version of the Nation Anthem, to the drama of a "Black National Anthem" and again the division created. Sean shares something special that happened on Super Bowl Sunday when River City joined River City Espanol (the Sp…

A ton of stuff on the table, Superbowl Weekend, Valentine's Day Week, The State of the Union...but it's Black History Month. How do we honor it in this divisive climate to reflect Christ? Pastor Sean has a dream! There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus - Unity!…

Steve Arterburn is the founder of New Life Ministries and host of New Life Live on 200 stations including Sirius XM. His modern classic Every Man's Battle is followed up with something deeper in his latest release "Every Believers Thought Life. Pastor Sean's conversation with Steve Arterburn is one that will change the way you think about they way …

After the opening fun topics of Sean's new hat, football smack, and how to pick a church, Sean shares the story of Ivan Provorov - the Russian Hockey Player who said "no" to participating in the pre-game pride night activity which had all players to wear a rainbow jersey. His comment to the press was it was his desire "to stay true to myself and my…

Did you hear about the guy who was asked to leave the Mall of America for wearing a "Jesus Saves" T-Shirt? That was the headline...but did you read the story? There's a bigger one for you if you read between the lines and past the media's agenda. How are we supposed to witness, and share our faith? Pastor Sean has some advice for you that comes fro…

It's a new year, and Pastor Sean strongly encourages you to be in relationship with God, you must be in the Word to hear God's voice in your life. We present to you the plan! 1) Where to Start: Use A Bible Reading Plan - https://reallife.org/get-involved/bible-reading/ 2) How To Study God's Word via REAP: Read, Examine, Apply, Pray Read - Prayerful…

It's always great when Pastors Sean and Lauri Azzaro join in conversation together and hear how this couple does Real Life together. You'll hear an interview with them both as they talk about how they process the new year...what's the vision, what are the goals, how do they measure success/failure. And after you get the vision/set the goals, then w…

Freeze Navidad...the Cattle are Freezing...The Herald Angels Freeze! But Christmas is still coming so don't miss it. Pastor Sean has some ideas on how to slow down - get connected - listen and love this season. Plus how to let your faith shine when it's sometimes hard with Cousin Eddie in the house. Spend Christmas Eve in community at River City Co…

If you're in new ministry or business, growing pains are part of the plan when growth comes. How do you raise new leaders and how do you let go? Pastor Sean shares his personal experience and shows the model given to us in the Word.Autor: Pastor Sean Azzaro

LISTEN TO THIS ONE! Spiritual Warfare - more Christianese or is it real? Are there really battles happening over countries in the heavens? What's happening in the world today with wars, rumors of wars, scandal, deception, and corruption here on Earth, Sean says it's almost like a Frank Peretti novel...there is a war on...it's spiritual - there is e…

Pastor Sean has some fun breaking down some old-school "Christianese" and some of the truth behind it, followed by the Christian perspective on the Respect For Marriage Act and the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act.Autor: Pastor Sean Azzaro

You'll get a full podcast experience here with a Post-Casting Crowns Concert report, a Pre-Christmas LIVE Giving Exercise, and a Post-Midterm conversation on what it means, was the overturning of Roe v Wade worth the losses in the House, and what's really the bottom line...and we think you already know what it is...but listen anyway.…

The day this was recorded (11/8/22) elections were happening all over the country. Picking a leader in politics is a privilege in our country, but surrounding yourself with leaders in your life is also a decision you can control. Pastor Sean shares his quick list of Biblical qualities to look for when picking a leader and not just in politics but i…

Halloween is behind us, and if you pop into Walmart or whatever retail space, Christmas is already here...but Pastor Sean says "Don't Forget Thanksgiving". And with that how do you prepare your heart if the holidays are not something you're looking forward too because of past hurts from family. Sean has a good word for you to experience Relational …

Casting Crowns will be back at the Real Life Amphitheatre on November 11th. Tickets on sale at www.reallifeamp.com. Lead Singer/Youth Pastor Mark Hall takes time to reflect on 20+ years of music and pastoral ministry. While Casting Crowns has had huge success over the years, Sean asks the real life questions, and Mark gives the real life answers.…

Early voting starts soon...the Midterms are here...Election Day is November 8th...and Pastor Sean Azzaro made a special list...not of the candidates but of issues that we seem to forget. Sean wants to remind you when you go to the polls, DON'T FORGET...(spoilers) politicians who were enjoying the control during COVID / who wanted to defund the poli…