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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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores whether Gen Z is “accidentally Christian,” noting their embrace of values like moderation, craftsmanship, and tradition. While these moral choices can point toward God, he warns that morality alone doesn’t save—only surrendering to Jesus does. Pastor Zach urges the church to meet Gen Z’s hunger for meaning with the gospel, praying it could lead to a spiritual awakening.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks whether ChatGPT could be harming vulnerable people, sharing the story of a man whose interaction with AI deepened his mental health struggles. He challenges Christians to think carefully about how technology impacts the weak and to safeguard truth, human connection, and shepherding in a digital world. Ultimately, Pastor Zach reminds us that wisdom comes from God—not from the affirmations of a machine.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks, Can you glorify God by skipping college? Reflecting on the rise of trade careers and a new reality show highlighting them, he explores what the Bible really says about work, calling, and value. Whether you’re behind a desk or under a truck, your work matters to God.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach unpacks how TikTok is becoming a dominant news source for young adults—and why that should concern us. He challenges listeners to think critically about where they get their information and reminds us that truth, not popularity, leads to freedom.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach raises the alarm on kratom—an addictive drug sold over the counter and increasingly destroying lives. While it promises relief, it leads to dependency, dulls our connection to God, and masks the real issues we face. Scripture calls us to freedom, not bondage—and that includes being alert, sober-minded, and fully dependent on the Holy Spirit.

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