In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks the question, “Do you praise God with that mouth?” Drawing from Scripture, he explores why our words matter, how they reveal the condition of our hearts, and why profanity and corrupt speech work against the purpose God designed for our language. He reminds us that our mouths are meant for building others up and for praising God, and that holy speech flows from hearts being made new in Christ.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks the bold question: can the rich beat God? Drawing from a Wall Street Journal article on billionaires investing billions in longevity research, he contrasts humanity’s fear of death with the certainty Scripture gives. While wealth and science promise only temporary control, the gospel offers eternal life through Jesus Christ—free of charge.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the surprising question: can haircuts be holy? Using the example of athletes and their barbers, he shows how everyday work—no matter how small—can honor God and impact others in meaningful ways. From cutting hair to serving in church, faithfulness in the ordinary matters to God and shapes lives more than we realize.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores America’s growing “buy now, pay later” culture and the dangers of mounting debt. He shows how Scripture describes debt as slavery, contrasting it with the freedom Christ offers, and explains why materialism becomes idolatry when it replaces God as our source of security and joy. The episode challenges us to pursue financial freedom and lasting hope in Jesus rather than in stuff that can never satisfy.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how Christians should respond to the death of public figures like Charlie Kirk. He offers seven pastoral and biblical insights on the subject, ultimately challenging listeners to think critically, avoid worldly labels, and prioritize the gospel above online debates.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on Taylor Swift’s global influence and what it reveals about seeing and understanding people’s stories. He connects her ability to resonate deeply with fans to the way God sees us uniquely and how Jesus engaged people personally in Scripture. The takeaway: the church must move beyond preaching at people and instead bring the gospel into their stories with empathy, gentleness, and respect.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on the recent canonization of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teen recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Using Scripture, he explains why sainthood and praying to saints are unbiblical, reminding us that all believers are called saints and that Jesus alone is our mediator. The episode ultimately points us back to the gospel, where glory and miracles belong only to God.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses the rise of far-right influencer Nick Fuentes and asks if hate has become the new gospel. He warns that Fuentes’ messages of racism, antisemitism, and misogyny directly contradict the teachings of Jesus, who calls us to love our enemies and value every human being as made in God’s image. Pastor Zach emphasizes that as Christians, our allegiance is to the kingdom of Jesus, not any ethnic identity or political ideology, and following voices like Fuentes risks turning people away from Christ.

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