In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores whether we’re making our kids screen addicts — not because children want screens, but because anxious, safety-driven parenting keeps them indoors. He challenges parents to trust God’s sovereignty, embrace the balance of risk and responsibility, and let kids experience the freedom and growth that come from unstructured play and real-world adventure.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores why Gen Z teens are rejecting traditional dating in favor of “situationships” driven by anxiety and fear of rejection. He highlights the spiritual importance of vulnerability and covenantal relationships, urging the church and parents to model and teach deep, committed love that reflects God’s perfect, fearless love.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks, “Are Christians cheering for cheating?” Using the example of gerrymandering in Texas—and noting that both parties do it—he compares the practice to putting a thumb on the scale, a direct violation of biblical justice in Proverbs 11:1. Pastor Zach warns that unchecked political power breeds corruption and reminds listeners that politicians are accountable to God, not just voters. He calls the church to model integrity, even when it costs us politically, because God’s kingdom is eternal—and cheating has no place in it.

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