In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines the growing trend of retailers banning unaccompanied teenagers and what it reveals about society. He explores the heart of fatherhood, responsibility, and how meaningful relationships between parents and children can shape young lives. Pastor Zach challenges listeners to think beyond quick fixes and consider the deeper role of guidance, presence, and care in a culture quick to assign blame.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on the way we respond to tragedy in a culture that often filters every story through politics. He explores what it means to grieve genuinely, mourn deeply, and let our hearts be broken by the loss of life. Along the way, he challenges listeners to pause, reflect, and seek transformation in how we engage with the world and each other.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to a CNN article on how social media is shaping teenage boys, he unpacks how algorithms are discipling young men with distorted ideas about masculinity—leading to insecurity, loneliness, and confusion. The solution isn’t just less screen time, but more intentional presence. Boys need older men who will show up, spend time, and speak truth into their lives. When fathers and mentors invest consistently, young men won’t need to look to the internet for identity and guidance.

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