Five Minutes Closer
A podcast hosted by Vaughn Weatherford
You can be five minutes closer to the person God created you to be!
The Bible provides scriptural truths that guide us to reach our full potential. Within its pages, the scripture leads us to the life-transforming power of Jesus Christ, the only one who can make us whole again (find out more in Episode 1-5 of Five Minutes Closer). Once we know Christ, the Bible gives us insight into who we are and who we can be.
Take the next five minutes to discover who God created you to be!
Five Minutes Closer Now in Print
The Five Minutes Closer podcast is now available in print. Devotions from James, 1 & 2 Peter, and 1, 2, & 3 John include the podcast script and a new "Take Five" segment. "Take Five" provides practical applications of the scripture with specific actions you can take today.
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Episodes
Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
5 min
Avoid the sand traps. Find out how to avoid the sand traps of life in Episode 360 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
4 min
Know the area. Find out why it is important to know the area in Episode 359 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
5 min
Roll Call! Find out who you are in Christ in Episode 358 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
4 min
No “I” in TEAM. Discover the importance of serving together as believers in Episode 357 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026
5 min
It won’t work. Find out why we cannot make ourselves right with God in Episode 356 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
5 min
Just like chicken! Find out how to measure your faith in Episode 355 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
4 min
Who’s driving? Find out in Episode 354 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
5 min
We’re related. Find out how we are all related in Episode 353 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Books by Vaughn
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Jim spent his summers exploring his grandfather's farm on the Round Mountain. This summer was different. Jim and his cousins make an important discovery and, in doing so, add a new twist to the storied history of Central Texas. The discovery may endanger their lives, but may also prove to be the richest find in the annals of Lone Star treasure hunting. Or maybe not. Follow the pages of The Round Mountain and discover the treasures of friendship, loyalty, and a good rope.
Growing up is hard enough, but what if your family might be involved in the most significant crime and cover-up in the history of Austin, Texas? Pete Dengar learns that making friends is tough; learning your true legacy can be even more complicated. Pete and his friends attempt to unravel an Austin mystery, navigate racial divides, and solve multiple decades-old murders, all while making plans for the next school dance.
It’s going to be a long semester.
The Princess of Coryell County
Jim had not seen Missy for more than thirty years, but after their reunion dinner, he knew his life would never be the same. In the process of rediscovering their love for each other, Jim and Missy uncover the mystery of the woman known only as the Princess of Coryell County. What they learn will transform not only their lives but also the history of the Round Mountain.
Five Minutes Closer: James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John
The Five Minutes Closer podcast is now available in print. Devotions from James, 1 & 2 Peter, and 1, 2, & 3 John include the podcast script and a new "Take Five" segment. "Take Five" provides practical applications of the scripture with specific actions you can take today.