Zach Weihrauch
Follower of Jesus who has graciously given me a wife to love, children to shepherd, and a church to pastor.
Appears in 276 Episodes
Violence and Vomiting: When Does Entertainment Become Sin? (Guest Episode feat. Ken Prabucki)
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach welcomes guest host Ken Prabucki to explore the question: When does entertainment become sin? Through the lens of film,...
Wake Up, Look Back: Zach Revisits His Take on Jordan Peterson
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits a listener-favorite episode exploring whether Christians should listen to Jordan Peterson. While acknowledging...
Can We Guarantee Human Flourishing? (Guest Episode feat. Laura Simmonds)
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach invites guest host Laura Simmonds to explore the question: Can we guarantee human flourishing? Prompted by an article o...
Wake Up, Look Back: Zach Revisits His Take on Anointed Leaders
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits a controversial and much-discussed question: Is Donald Trump God’s anointed leader? He unpacks what Scripture ...
Wake Up, Look Back: Zach Revisits His Take on Global Tragedy
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits a powerful conversation on global tragedy and the weight of empathetic distress in a world flooded with heartb...
Will Robots Eventually Replace us All? (Guest Episode feat. Jimmy Kozy)
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach introduces guest host Jimmy Kozy, who explores the rapid rise of AI-powered robotics and what it means for the future o...
Wake Up, Look Back: Zach Revisits His Take on Guns
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits a popular and controversial discussion on gun violence in America. He urges listeners not to start with the po...
What Is the Law? (Guest Episode feat. Brad Wenclewicz)
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach introduces guest host Brad Wenclewicz, who explores the question, “What is the law?” Drawing from scripture, philosophy...
Wake Up, Look Back: Zach Revisits His Take on Political Party Allegiance
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach revisits a past conversation about the 2024 election and the growing trend of blind political allegiance. He challenges...
Bad TV: Is Wealth the New Porn?
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Zach Weihrauch tackles a subtle but powerful form of temptation: the cultural obsession with wealth as entertainment. Sparked by a ...
Creating a Killer: Can the Church Stop Assassins?
In this sobering episode of Wake Up Look Up, Zach Weihrauch reflects on the tragic story of Thomas Crooks—the would-be assassin who attempted to kill President Trump—a...
Graduation Speeches: Does Anyone Have Answers?
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, host Zach Weihrauch takes a deeper look at this year’s graduation speeches—from politicians to puppets—and asks a simple question: ...
Are You a Revenge Addict?
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, host Zach Weihrauch tackles a striking question: could our desire for revenge be more than emotional—could it be addictive? Prompte...
NBA Coach Fired: Why Isn’t Good Enough?
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, host Zach Weihrauch reflects on the recent firing of NBA coach Tom Thibodeau and explores a deeper question: why does our culture s...
Natural Negativity: Is this Spiritually Helpful?
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 ou...
Communal Parenting: Who Can Tell a Kid No?
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 par...
Civilization's Decline: Can Reading Save Us?
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 ...
Democrats Spend 20 Million: Can the Left Save Men?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach asks: Can the Left save men? Responding to a New York Times op-ed and the growing “manosphere” movement, he unpacks th...
Falling Birth Rates: Did Therapy Kill Parents?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores a surprising link between rising therapy culture and falling birth rates. Prompted by a recent New York Times...
Pornography Rejects God’s Purpose for Sex
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses the spiritual and societal harm of pornography, calling Christians to stop minimizing its effects and start ...
So They Lied: What Can We Learn from Biden?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to recent reports of a cover-up surrounding President Biden’s cognitive decline, and the ethical and spiritua...
Stop the Slop: Can We Set Our Minds Free?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the cultural phenomenon of “the slop life”—a nonstop flood of trends, content, and distraction—and its impact...
Get Rich Slow: The Boring Way to Millions
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the idea of “getting rich slow” and how overlooked, steady paths to wealth reflect deep biblical wisdom. Draw...
3rd Term: Is Trump Bigger Than America?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to recent conversations about former President Trump floating the idea of a third term. He unpacks the consti...
AI in Schools: Is This a Good Thing?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the rise of AI in education and what it means for the church. Rather than retreating in fear, Christians are ...
Pete Rose: Are We Just Making it Up As We Go?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach uses the controversy around Pete Rose’s Hall of Fame eligibility to highlight a deeper cultural drift: when truth beco...
False Comfort: Is Campus Chaplaincy a Sham?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach challenges the rise of chaplaincy without Christ, urging listeners to recognize that true spiritual care must be roote...
Stop Being Negative: Are We Discipling Backwards?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how strength-based parenting offers a powerful model for discipleship, encouraging us to build on spiritual g...
Trump Making Changes: Who Trains the Warrior’s Soul?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to a recent op-ed defending the Trump administration’s ban on critical race and gender theory in military aca...
Free Speech at Risk: Can Universities Handle Real Debate?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the tension between free speech and viewpoint diversity in higher education. Are universities truly open to d...
