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.
Paperback, hardcover, and Kindle versions are available at Amazon.com.
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Episodes
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
5 min
Know the source. Find out why the source of the gospel matters in Episode 352 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
5 min
Know what matters. Find out what matters in Episode 351 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
5 min
Letter from heaven. What would you do if you received a letter from heaven? Find out in Episode 350 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
5 min
It’s true! Find out how we know the Bible is true in Episode 349 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
4 min
Stay on track. Find out how to stay on track as you seek to follow Jesus in Episode 348 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
4 min
Follow Jesus. Find out how you can follow Jesus in Episode 347 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
5 min
Love God. Find out what it means to love God in Episode 346 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
6 min
Living in the Resurrection. Find out what it means to live knowing that Jesus Lives in Episode 345 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.