In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks: Is our natural negativity spiritually helpful? Drawing from brain science and biblical truth, he explores how our tendency to fixate on the negative can both hinder and help our walk with Christ. While godly sorrow can lead to repentance and discernment helps us pursue what is good, Scripture reminds us that we aren’t meant to stay stuck in the dark. Our hope is anchored in Christ—a hope stronger than any criticism or inner doubt. Don't just dwell on the negative. Let it lead you to Jesus.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks: Who can tell a kid no? Inspired by an op-ed on communal parenting, he challenges the individualism of modern parenting and casts a vision for the church as a spiritual family. Drawing from Scripture, Pastor Zach reminds us that raising children in the Lord isn’t just the job of parents—it’s a shared calling for the whole church. Correction, encouragement, and discipleship aren’t overreach; they’re love in action. It doesn’t take a village—it takes the body of Christ.

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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks: Can reading save us? Reflecting on a recent Washington Post article, he explores how the decline in reading and writing isn’t just a cultural crisis—but a spiritual one. Pastor Zach calls Christians back to the written Word of God, reminding us that transformation begins with renewed minds, shaped by Scripture. In a world of noise, God still speaks clearly—through His Word, if we’ll make space to read it.

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