Zach Weihrauch
Follower of Jesus who has graciously given me a wife to love, children to shepherd, and a church to pastor.
Appears in 262 Episodes
Are We Outsourcing Fulfillment?
In this episode, Pastor Zach explores the idea of outsourcing fulfillment, inspired by a Wall Street Journal article on the growing trend of paying others to handle ta...
Should We Chase Trends?
In this episode, Pastor Zach examines the rapid rise and fall of micro-trends, particularly among Gen Z, and the toll it takes on identity and contentment. Inspired by...
Are We Leaking Life?
In this episode, Pastor Zach explores how our smartphones are shaping us, not just in how we consume content but in how we think, relate to others, and engage with the...
Should We Buy Community?
In this episode, Pastor Zach examines the growing trend of life coaching and questions whether people are paying for something God designed to be free—authentic, inter...
Will Our Kids Be Unemployed?
In this episode, Pastor Zach discusses a growing trend among tech industry parents who are encouraging their children to pursue careers outside of technology. With the...
Do You Need a Nemesis?
In this episode, Pastor Zach examines the controversial idea of needing a nemesis to drive success. Drawing inspiration from a New York Times article, he discusses how...
Are We Losing Middle Schoolers?
In this episode, Pastor Zach tackles the growing concern of middle schoolers disengaging from traditional education and the potential consequences of this trend. Drawi...
Do We Need Warriors?
In this episode, Pastor Zach explores the current crisis in U.S. military recruitment and the cultural shift away from traditional notions of masculinity. He discusses...
Can Money Fix Me?
In this episode, Pastor Zach reflects on a bizarre story from a small, affluent community in the Hamptons, where a $25 Amazon gift card allegedly went missing, trigger...
Is Revival a Vibe?
In this episode, Pastor Zach challenges the recent surge in spirituality discussed in an article by Lauren Jackson, which celebrates a shift from religious decline to ...
Is Grief Good for Us?
In this episode, Pastor Zach explores how constant exposure to global tragedies through social media affects our ability to grieve. He discusses the concept of shallow...
Who Will Visit the Lonely?
In this episode, Pastor Zach reflects on how daytime television reveals a deeper issue in society: loneliness. Inspired by a personal story of a man connecting with hi...
Is Your Mind Full?
In this episode, Pastor Zach explores the impact of hyperfocus—when we devote all our attention to one big goal, like running a marathon or achieving success at work—a...
Does Love Need a GPS?
In this episode, Pastor Zach dives into the modern dilemma of relationship tracking, especially among Gen Z couples. With the rise of smartphone apps that allow partne...
Can AI Be Your Therapist?
In this episode, Pastor Zach explores the growing trend of people turning to AI chatbots for mental health support. He discusses the risks associated with relying on A...
Can We Redeem the Internet?
In this episode, Pastor Zach delves into the idea of redeeming the internet. Drawing from an article by Charlie Warzel, he contrasts the addictive nature of social med...
Why Don't We Go Out?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on the decline of movie theaters and what it reveals about our culture. Learn how our increasing preference f...
Can You Handle You?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on the challenge of managing emotions. Learn how a biblical approach to handling big feelings through prayer ...
Does Love Lie?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach discusses the complexity of truth and love. Explore why even well-intentioned lies can cause lasting damage and how th...
Do You Need A DOGE?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach dives into the topic of personal evaluation and renewal. Drawing from recent headlines and biblical teachings, he chal...
Can You Calendar Friendship?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the idea of scheduling friendships. Discover how intentional, recurring gatherings can combat loneliness and ...
Who Owns Your Mind?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Zach Weihrauch explores the battle for our attention. Discover how companies are competing to shape your thoughts and why true ren...
Why Are People Dying at Work?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Zach discusses the terrifying rise in workplace violence. He connects it to the unchecked power of anger and how Scripture calls u...
Is My Phone Making Me Lonely?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Zach Weihrauch asks a pressing question: Is my phone making me lonely? The answer—backed by studies—is a resounding yes. Social me...
Where Can Shame Go?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Zach Weihrauch examines the reality of honor killings and how different cultures attempt to deal with shame. He highlights the lim...
Is There a Secret To Love?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Zach Weihrauch asks, “Is there a secret to love?” With Valentine's Day here, we explore why love is harder than we think—and why s...
Does the Gospel Fix FOMO?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Zach Weihrauch explores the rise of FOMO and why our longing to experience everything is actually a sign we were made for eternity...
Is Your Marriage Declining?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Zach Weihrauch unpacks why marriages naturally decline over time and what it takes to reverse the trend. Discover how true transfo...
Can Hope Overcome Hypocrisy?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Zach Weihrauch explores the decline in trust toward climate change activism due to hypocrisy among its leaders and asks whether ho...
Does God Want You to Fail?
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Zach Weihrauch explores the surprising connection between failure and spiritual growth. Drawing from Arthur Brooks’ insights on th...
