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David and Jason discuss Acts 10 and how God’s plan of salvation extends to all people. They also explore the difference between pursuing holiness and adding human rules to God’s Word, looking at how Christians can grow in godliness without trying to earn God’s acceptance.

In their 100th episode, David and Jason look back on three years of A Closer Look before turning to Acts 9 and what it means to be called a saint. They discuss how all Christians are set apart by Christ, why holiness is a reality to live out rather than something to earn, and how the all-sufficient merit of Jesus shapes the Christian life.

God’s grace can change the direction of a person’s entire life. David and Jason discuss Saul’s story and what it teaches about life-altering and lasting change, extending grace to those who have wronged us, and why lasting heart change comes through the gospel rather than guilt, shame, or outward pressure.

In Acts 9, David and Jason explore Saul’s dramatic conversion and the transforming power of God’s grace. They discuss Saul’s religious zeal, Ananias’s hesitation and obedience, and how God’s grace not only saves but changes lives.

In this episode of A Closer Look, Jason and David discuss Acts 8:26 and following, focusing on Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch. They explore obedience, proclaiming the gospel in unexpected places, and the reason believers have to rejoice because of the finished work of Jesus Christ.

In this episode of A Closer Look, the pastors discuss Acts 8 and the spread of the gospel through Philip’s ministry in Samaria. They explore the challenges of sharing Christ despite fear of rejection, the importance of proclaiming the gospel without relying on gimmicks, and the responsibility Christians have to remain faithful even when they cannot see the fruit of their efforts. The conversation also examines Simon the magician’s response to the gospel and what his story reveals about genuine faith.

In this episode of A Closer Look, Jason and Dave revisit Stephen’s ministry and death in Acts 6–8, discussing his boldness in proclaiming Christ, his vision of Jesus, and the hope believers have in the face of death. They also examine Saul’s role in Stephen’s death and the persecution that followed.

This episode of A Closer Look revisits the church’s fall kickoff and the message from Colossians 3 on living out the new life in Christ. The discussion explores setting our minds on Christ, seeking to know Him more, loving others even when that love isn’t returned, and putting off the old life. The conversation also highlights the importance of the church community, serving together, and the baptisms celebrated during the service.

Is a growing church always a healthy church? In this episode, the discussion examines what Scripture says about church growth, why numbers alone aren’t necessarily evidence of God’s work, and the danger of measuring a church’s health by its size or success. The conversation also looks at the different roles within the church, including the responsibilities of elders and deacons and the importance of the body working together in service.

What does it mean to truly obey God when obedience comes at a cost? In this episode, the discussion continues through Acts 5, examining the apostles’ command to “obey God rather than men,” the cost of standing faithfully on God’s Word, and how believers should respond when following Christ brings suffering. The conversation also explores guilt, forgiveness, and compassion toward those who struggle with guilt.

This week on A Closer Look, David Wojnicki and John Wojnicki discuss Acts 5:1–11 and the account of Ananias and Sapphira. They examine how the passage contrasts with Barnabas' generosity, what it reveals about sin against a holy God, and why believers are called to take sin seriously, be alert to temptation, and remember God's grace.

This week on A Closer Look, the discussion centers on Acts 4 and how the early church responded to persecution with prayer, boldness, generosity, and care for one another. The conversation also examines Barnabas' example of sacrificial giving, why Luke introduces him at this point in Acts, and what it looks like to remain faithful to Christ in the face of suffering while living with generosity and bold devotion to the gospel.

In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor David and Paul continue through Acts 4, unpacking Peter and John's bold response to persecution after healing the lame man. They discuss the religious leaders' opposition to the gospel, what biblical persecution looks like for Christians today, and how believers can faithfully and courageously share the hope of Jesus—even when it's difficult. The episode closes with a preview of next week's discussion on Ananias and Sapphira.

This week on A Closer Look, the pastors begin Acts 3 by examining the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate and how the miracle served to reveal Christ's power and direct people to the gospel. They discuss the purpose of signs and wonders, Peter's call to repentance and forgiveness, and the relationship between forgiveness and reconciliation.

This episode of A Closer Look continues through Acts 2 as the pastors discuss the church's commitment to Gather, Grow, Give, and Go, with a special focus on the believer's call to proclaim the gospel. They explore what it means to live as citizens of heaven while faithfully engaging the world, why evangelism flows from a transformed heart rather than obligation, and how Christians can confidently share their faith in everyday conversations.