Podcasts about pastor zach

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the dangers of identity politics and victim-based leadership through the lens of a recent mayoral campaign in New York City. He contrasts this with the biblical model of leadership—one rooted in humility, service, and love rather than power or fear. Ultimately, we're reminded that true identity and unity are found not in politics, but in Jesus Christ.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach tackles a tough question: Is war ever the right response to Christian persecution? Prompted by reports of violence against believers in Nigeria and the Trump administration's suggestion of military action, Pastor Zach explores how followers of Jesus should think biblically about persecution, justice, and violence. Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

// Prioritizing Jesus In How I Act // This week we kicked off our new series "Prioritize," born out of real conversations with our high school students about what's actually happening in their lives and what's pulling at their attention. We're asking a big question: What does it look like to put Jesus first in everything? In Week 1, Pastor Zach talks about prioritizing Jesus in how we act—not just what we believe or say, but the choices we make every day.

As we continue our Rise Up series, Pastor Zach draws on 1 Peter 4:12-19 and reminds us that suffering is an inevitable part of life, but not all suffering is the same—some comes from our own choices, some from others, and some for the sake of our faith. He emphasizes that while suffering itself is not good, God is faithful and works through it for a greater purpose, inviting us to entrust our lives to him even in hardship.

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach dives into the national conversation around the SNAP program (formerly known as food stamps) amid a government shutdown. He explores what Scripture says about helping those in need while also emphasizing God's design for work and responsibility. Pastor Zach challenges listeners to think beyond politics and consider how followers of Jesus can care for the hungry and encourage meaningful work.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In the final week of the Giving Challenge, Pastor Zach confronts what he calls “the great American blind spot.”Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks.Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at contact@kingofkings.org. Thanks for listening!

When tensions rise, it is easy to carelessly use words like "never" and "always." Thought natural, it is not ok. When we level such accusations like, "You never ..." or "You always ..." we lie to one another. Listen to Pastor Zach's exhortation for more.

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the spiritual and physical benefits of long walks, prompted by a recent study on walking and health. He connects this practice to biblical principles of rest, reflection, and soul restoration, showing how uninterrupted time with God cultivates mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Pastor Zach encourages listeners to step away from hustle culture, embrace intentional walks, and create space to hear from the Holy Spirit.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores what true friendship looks like through a biblical lens, prompted by a reader's question about long-term friendships. He outlines five principles for godly friendship: sharpening one another, mutual challenge, avoiding complacency, carrying burdens, and pursuing shared purpose. Pastor Zach encourages listeners to evaluate their relationships and invest in friendships that truly reflect Christ's love and call to growth.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines London's economic decline under secular leadership and asks whether building cities independent of God leads to collapse. He highlights the dangers of moral relativism and godless policies, emphasizing that true flourishing comes when innovation, justice, and collaboration are rooted in God's wisdom. Pastor Zach encourages listeners to reflect on the spiritual foundations of society and long for the eternal stability of the New Jerusalem.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of the Outlaw Radio Show, Pastor Zach and The Boys discuss what it means to look at life knowing where you are going to spend eternity

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines the debate over gifted programs in schools, prompted by a New York City mayoral policy proposal. He highlights how true equality doesn't come from flattening differences but from recognizing that every person bears God's image and contributes uniquely to the flourishing of society. Pastor Zach calls listeners to value each person's gifts and diversity, showing how God's design, not human-imposed uniformity, leads to justice and community.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores whether Christians should delete DoorDash, reflecting on how takeout culture is reshaping restaurants, hospitality, and human connection. He encourages listeners to see the spiritual significance of going out to eat, valuing fellowship, artistry in meals, and genuine interaction with others. Pastor Zach challenges us to get off the couch, engage with people, and experience the Kingdom of God in everyday encounters.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

// Choosing Forgiveness // In the final week of our "Are We Fighting" series, Pastor Zach closes things out by talking about one of the hardest — but most freeing — parts of conflict: forgiveness. What does it really mean to forgive someone who's hurt you? Zach unpacks what Scripture says about forgiveness and how we can navigate it in a healthy, Christlike way — finding healing, freedom, and peace along the way.

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the question, can I end hypocrisy? Inspired by a Wall Street Journal article, he explores why we're often quick to spot hypocrisy in others but blind to it in ourselves. Pastor Zach lays out five steps—self-examination, repentance, living with integrity, inviting accountability, and growing in holiness—showing how confronting our own sin and aligning our lives with God's Word transforms us from hypocrisy to authentic faith.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks the question, is America dying? Reflecting on a Washington Post article about the decline of civilizations, he explores what Scripture says about what truly causes nations to fall—and what can restore them. From the warnings of the minor prophets to the promise of healing in 2 Chronicles 7:14, Pastor Zach reminds listeners that while every earthly nation is temporary, Christ's kingdom is unshakable and eternal.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks: Can the gospel survive in China? Prompted by a Wall Street Journal article on the rise of persecution against Christians, he reflects on what true persecution looks like, how Scripture calls us to stand with those who suffer for their faith, and why the gospel cannot be silenced—no matter the opposition. Pastor Zach challenges listeners to pray, advocate, and remember that Jesus' kingdom is forever.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of the Outlaw Radio Show, Pastor Zach and The Boys discuss the first three episodes of the new season of House of David

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks: Are you missing the secret to spiritual growth? Drawing from a Washington Post study showing people are happier in community than alone, he connects this truth to Scripture—reminding us that we were created for relationship. From Genesis to Acts, the Bible shows that faith was never meant to be a solo journey. Pastor Zach challenges listeners to stop trying to grow alone and instead lean into community—because spiritual growth is a team sport.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

As we continue our Rise Up series, Pastor Zach teaches from 1 Peter 3:13–22 about finding courage in the face of fear. We're not called to blend in, but to live with conviction and compassion even when it costs us something. When obedience goes first, God's protection and provision follow — every single time.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks the question, Is Gen-Z a revival generation? Reflecting on a New York Times article, he highlights how young people are turning to Jesus in a chaotic world, guided by the Holy Spirit, finding truth in Scripture, and becoming a faithful remnant. Pastor Zach encourages listeners to celebrate this generation's faith and pray for the revival God is stirring among them.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach tackles a sensitive question: Should pregnant women take Tylenol? Using recent headlines as a starting point, he offers biblical guidance on navigating fear, guilt, and uncertainty—encouraging moms to seek wisdom, trust God's sovereignty, and care for themselves and their children without panic. It's a reminder that God is in control, even in the things we can't fully understand.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks the question: Do we want justice—or just revenge? Prompted by a Wall Street Journal editorial, he unpacks how America's justice system has become politicized on both sides and what true, biblical justice really looks like. Justice, he reminds us, isn't about payback—it's about protecting the vulnerable and holding everyone to God's standard, not our own.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks, whose morality will kids learn? Using the debate in Texas over displaying the Ten Commandments and allowing voluntary prayer in schools, he explores how morality cannot exist untethered from a worldview. Pastor Zach emphasizes that all education—including secular perspectives—is shaped by beliefs. Christians, he argues, have a responsibility to bring biblical morality into the public square, because someone's morality will shape society, and true neutrality is a myth.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks, are people a lost cause? Using the Army's Future Soldier Preparatory Course as an example, he highlights how investment, discipline, and encouragement can transform those who seem unqualified or rejected. Pastor Zach connects this to the biblical view that every person has God-given potential, emphasizing that hope, purpose, and guidance can help anyone grow and flourish.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks, what do we want from leaders? Using Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent speech on military culture and readiness as a starting point, Pastor Zach reflects on the biblical principles of leadership. He emphasizes that true leaders shape culture, provide clarity, and pursue change, showing that leadership is not about popularity but about guiding others toward vision, order, and alignment with God's purposes.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

What if you discovered you were treating life like a 5-star hotel when it's really just a two-night stay? Pastor Zach challenges us to shift our perspective from temporary treasures to eternal investments.Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks.Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at contact@kingofkings.org. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the question, how do you solve hate? Using the story of Eli Sharabi, an Israeli who survived 491 days as a Hamas hostage, Pastor Zach reflects on the depth of human hatred and the need for moral clarity. He emphasizes that the Gospel of Jesus Christ—not politics or force—is what can transform hearts of hate into hearts of peace, and that global missions are central to bringing that hope to the world.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines the question, is conversion therapy biblical? Using a recent Supreme Court case in Colorado as a starting point, he explores how Christians should think about counseling related to gender and sexuality. Pastor Zach emphasizes that true change is central to the Gospel, confusion is not compassion, and Christian counselors are called to guide people toward God's design for human flourishing while speaking truth in love.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the question, is it ever too late to be sorry? Using current events as a starting point, he unpacks what true confession and repentance look like, emphasizing that genuine apologies come before exposure, give up power, and seek reconciliation. This episode challenges listeners to consider how delayed or hollow repentance affects relationships and reminds us that forgiveness, mercy, and healing are only possible when sorrow and accountability are authentic.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of the Outlaw Radio Show, Pastor Zach and The Boys discuss the current peace deal in the Middle East, and what it may mean for the End Times

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on why we often fail to pray for peace in conflict zones around the world. Using the ongoing Israel-Hamas situation as a lens, he challenges listeners to let their hearts break for those who lack peace and to actively engage in informed, intercessory prayer. This episode reminds us that as followers of Christ, our call to be peacemakers extends far beyond our immediate surroundings, joining God in his global concern for all people.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

As we continue our series, Rise Up, Pastor Zach reminds us that God has a vision—not just for who we are, but for who we can become. Teaching from 1 Peter 2:13–25, he shows that God's strategy for transformation isn't power or control, but submission and trust in him, even when life feels unjust. Just as Christ suffered and entrusted himself to God, we're called to rise up by living differently—honoring others, doing good, and letting our lives point people back to him.

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores our culture's tendency to jump to conclusions, using the recent Mark Sanchez story as an example. He reminds us that God values truth, practices patience, and brings justice on his timeline—encouraging us to respond with sober-mindedness and wait for all the facts before forming opinions. This episode challenges us to slow down, think clearly, and let truth guide our reactions rather than impulse.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

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Think comfort leads to contentment? Think again! Pastor Zach unpacks how modern research confirms Jesus's ancient wisdom about giving and joy.Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks.Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at contact@kingofkings.org. Thanks for listening!

Consider that God rejoices over us, his children, with gladness. Should we not obey Jesus' call to receive children in his name with the same disposition as our Father in Heaven? Listen to Pastor Zach's exhortation for more.

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how proactive, compassionate intervention can prevent school shootings. Highlighting a New York case where a bullied and isolated teen was supported through counseling, tutoring, and community care, Pastor Zach emphasizes the biblical principles of acting justly, loving mercy, and bearing one another's burdens, showing that addressing struggles early can save lives and transform potential tragedy into hope.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores whether Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 could give us a glimpse of heaven. Using the real-time translation feature as an example, he reflects on how technology can unite people across languages and cultures, advance the Great Commission, and hint at the future unity of the new heavens and new earth, where barriers are removed and human creativity flourishes under God's glory.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach unpacks whether AI can really help you find your soulmate. He argues that love isn't about perfect algorithms or matches but about daily choices, growth, and the kind of Christ-centered love that goes beyond compatibility—loving and being loved even in the midst of brokenness.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores new parental controls added to ChatGPT and what they mean for families. Prompted by a recent Wall Street Journal article, he challenges parents to not only use these tools but also to actively engage their kids in conversations about faith, mental health, and the influence of technology—reminding us that guiding the next generation is a spiritual responsibility as much as a practical one.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on the recent tragedy of a church shooting in Michigan and what it may signal about a rising wave of violence against places of worship. He offers five biblical perspectives on how Christians can process these events—with honesty about fear, confidence in God as our refuge, and a call to deeper discipleship and fearless worship in uncertain times.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

What if the secret to true joy isn't in keeping more but in giving more? In this message, Pastor Zach kicks off our 40-day Giving Challenge by sharing how generosity isn't just about money—it's about discipleship and experiencing the fulfillment God designed for you.Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks.Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at contact@kingofkings.org. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the rise of workplace hotlines and what they reveal about accountability. He reminds listeners that while coworkers may or may not know our secrets, God always sees, and his call to repentance offers a path to forgiveness and growth.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach challenges the idea that marriage is only for the “successful” or “worthy.” He explains that marriage is a covenant, not a reward, and that true partnership is about growing together in love, not measuring each other by culture or wealth. Pastor Zach reminds listeners that God's design for marriage focuses on mutual sanctification and character, not financial or social achievement.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!