Ep 63 | Why Jesus Came: Delivered from Darkness
A Closer Look16 Dec 2025

Ep 63 | Why Jesus Came: Delivered from Darkness

In this episode of A Closer Look, Jason Smith is joined by elder and Pastor of Congregational Care, John Walters, to reflect on Sunday’s Advent sermon in the series Why Jesus Came. John shares his journey into ministry, his heart for pastoral care, and the central theme of his message: Jesus came to deliver us from darkness.

Together, they explore what it means to see the light, believe in the light, and walk in the light—and how these truths shape the daily life of the believer. The conversation addresses common struggles Christians face, including suffering, chronic illness, discouragement, and seasons of darkness, while offering biblical encouragement and hope rooted in Christ.

This episode also highlights the richness of the Gospel of John, the unity of Scripture, and the beauty of Christ as the fulfillment of God’s redemptive story.

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Ep 66 | The Temple, the End, and Faithful Living (Luke 21:5-24)

Ep 66 | The Temple, the End, and Faithful Living (Luke 21:5-24)

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Ep 65 | Two Paths: Living and Thriving in Psalm 1

Ep 65 | Two Paths: Living and Thriving in Psalm 1

In the first episode of 2026, Jason Smith sits down with Pastor David to reflect on Sunday’s sermon from Psalm 1—a timely “reset” after the holidays and a season of sickness. David explains why Psalm ...

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Ep 64 | Why Jesus Came: To Reveal the Truth (John 18) — Christ the King

Ep 64 | Why Jesus Came: To Reveal the Truth (John 18) — Christ the King

Pastor David Wojnicki returns from sabbatical and joins Jason Smith for a conversation around his Advent message in the “Why Jesus Came” series: Jesus came to reveal the truth (John 18). They unpack w...

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Ep 62 | Why Jesus Came: Obedience, Adoption, and the Hope of Advent

Ep 62 | Why Jesus Came: Obedience, Adoption, and the Hope of Advent

In this Advent kickoff episode, Jason Smith sits down with John Wojnicki to unpack the first message in our series, Why Jesus Came. John preached on Christ’s purpose “to do the Father’s will,” leading...

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Ep 61 | Holy in Christ: Growing in Our Set-Apart Identity (Romans 12:1-2)

Ep 61 | Holy in Christ: Growing in Our Set-Apart Identity (Romans 12:1-2)

In this third week of our In Christ series, Pastor Paul and Pastor Jason talk through what it really means to be holy in Christ. They unpack sanctification, our “set-apart” identity, and how we grow i...

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Ep 60 | Saints or Sinners: Your New Identity in Christ (Romans 6:1–4)

Ep 60 | Saints or Sinners: Your New Identity in Christ (Romans 6:1–4)

In this episode, Pastors Jason Smith and Paul Behneman dive deeper into what it truly means to be new in Christ. Building on Paul’s sermon from Romans 6:1–4, they discuss the believer’s identity as a ...

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Ep 59 | Blessed in Christ: Identity and Assurance (Ephesians 1:3-14)

Ep 59 | Blessed in Christ: Identity and Assurance (Ephesians 1:3-14)

In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Jason Smith sits down with Pastor Paul Behneman to reflect on Paul’s message from Ephesians 1:3–14, “Blessed in Christ.” Together they discuss what it means to...

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