Does Crime Actually Pay?

Does Crime Actually Pay?

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach discusses a controversial proposal that could financially compensate people prosecuted for politically motivated crimes, including some connected to January 6. He explores what happens when justice becomes partisan and why Scripture warns against a society that fails to properly deal with wrongdoing. Through Ecclesiastes 8:11, Pastor Zach challenges listeners to ground their understanding of justice in the character of God rather than political tribalism. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com [wakeup@ccchapel.com]!

Is This Stopping Your Spiritual Growth?

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Zach uses the Miami Marlins’ unconventional approach to baseball as a powerful reminder that real growth often requires change, risk, and the willingness to look different. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com [wakeup@ccchapel.com]!

Does AI Make Sin Easier?

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the growing ethical challenges surrounding artificial intelligence after a controversial story involving AI-generated fake quotes in a published book. As AI becomes more integrated into everyday life, this conversation asks an important question: Does technology simply make it easier to compromise our integrity? Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com [wakeup@ccchapel.com]!

Do You Want Comfort or Growth?

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Zach Weihrauch explores the growing conversation around “college coddling,” intellectual resilience, and why discomfort is often necessary for real growth. From university culture to our personal faith journeys, this episode challenges us to stop choosing comfort over transformation. Through Romans 5 and James 1, we’re reminded that trials, challenges, and even difficult conversations can shape our character and deepen our faith in Christ. Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com [wakeup@ccchapel.com]!

Are Protestors More Important than Kids?

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach examines a controversial New York City decision involving protest buffer zones around schools and places of worship. As debates over free speech, safety, and self-expression continue to grow, this conversation asks a deeper question: What happens when personal expression becomes more important than loving our neighbor? Have an article you’d like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com [wakeup@ccchapel.com]!