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
Apr 23, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
5 min
Why did they write the Bible? Why did people write the Bible, and why is it still the best-selling book in history? Find out in Episode 344 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
5 min
Jesus is God. Find out how John bookends his gospel, beginning and ending with the affirmation that Jesus is God in Episode 343 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
5 min
Why the Resurrection matters: discover how this event changes everything in Episode 342 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
5 min
It is finished. Find out what Jesus meant in Episode 341 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026
5 min
Who is Jesus? Find out why everything hinges on the answer in Episode 340 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Apr 7, 2026
Apr 7, 2026
5 min
When you get caught, know what to do. Find out in Episode 339 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
5 min
Make the right choice. Learn two secrets for making the right choice in Episode 338 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
5 min
Jesus prayed for you. Find out what Jesus prayed in Episode 337 of Five Minutes Closer. www.FiveMinutesCloser.com
Books by Vaughn
Available at Amazon.com
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.