Ep 78 | 1 John | Vital Signs of a True Believer: Am I Alive in Christ?
In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastors Jason and David unpack a message on 1 John, exploring how believers can have real assurance of salvation. They walk through three “vital signs” of genuine fai...
20 Apr 25min
Ep 77 | Luke 24:13-35 | Encountering the Risen Lord (Pt. 1)
In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Jason and Dave reflect on the road to Emmaus passage and the importance of asking better questions in our relationships, communication, and spiritual growth. T...
15 Apr 19min
Ep 76 | Luke 23:50-24:12 | The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Jason and Dave reflect on Easter weekend at Valley Center Community Church. They revisit a unique Good Friday service focused on the words of Jesus from the cr...
8 Apr 15min
Ep 75 | Luke 23:39-49 | Jesus On the Cross (Pt. 2)
In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastors Jason Smith and David Wojnicki reflect on the sermon surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion in the Gospel of Luke, unpacking powerful themes of forgiveness, innocence...
30 Mars 15min
Ep 74 | Luke 23:26-38 | Jesus On the Cross (Pt. 1)
In this episode of A Closer Look, Jason Smith and David Wojnicki go deeper into Luke 23, reflecting on the sobering reality of Jesus’ journey to the cross and the significance of His suffering. They d...
23 Mars 19min
Ep 73 | Consider the Lilies: God's Solution to Worry
In this episode, the team dives deeper into Sunday’s message on “Consider the Lilies” and God’s solution to worry. They explore the difference between healthy concern and sinful anxiety, how fear reve...
17 Mars 32min
Ep 72 | The Rooster, the Trial, and the Quiet Hours of Jesus’ Suffering
In this episode of A Closer Look, Jason and David reflect on Luke 22—Jesus’ betrayal, Peter’s denial, and the suffering surrounding His arrest and trial. They discuss the powerful image of the rooster...
24 Feb 19min
Ep 71 | Jesus in Agony: Prayer, Temptation, and the Garden
In this episode of Closer Look from Valley Center Community Church, Pastors Jason Smith and David Wojnicki discuss Luke 22, focusing on Jesus praying in the garden, prayer as a weapon against temptati...
17 Feb 22min
