Deconstructing your faith is simply the trendy rebrand of an older word: backsliding. In this candid, unfiltered message from City Light Church, Pastor Bo examines the testimonies of those who have walked away from Jesus and uncovers a striking common thread — abundant religious activity paired with little to no genuine intimacy with God. From there, he lays out the four non-negotiables he and his wife refuse to compromise on, both in raising their children and in shepherding every believer at CityLight. If you've ever wondered why some Christians drift away while others finish strong, this message is for you.

(00:26) Welcome to the CityLight Church Podcast
(02:15) What Deconstruction Often Reveals About the Heart
(05:29) What Jesus Actually Meant by Hypocrisy
(06:34) Religious Activity Without Intimacy with God
(09:00) Intimacy with Christ and Letting Jesus Truly Know You
(13:05) Prayer as Honest Friendship with God
(16:09) How the Word of God Works in Believers
(21:24) Memorizing Scripture and Experiencing Breakthrough
(26:00) Letting the Lord Build the House
(33:10) Grit, Tenacity, and Refusing to Quit
(42:31) Authenticity, Fear of Man, and Bold Faith
(47:14) Serbia, Bosnia, and Closing Church Announcements

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On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a practical and faith-filled message on tithing, stewardship, and trusting God as our provider. He pulls no punches: the rich rule the poor, AI and robots are coming, and Universal Basic Income is just a friendlier word for slavery. But there's an escape hatch — and it starts with a tenth. Drawing from Malachi, Proverbs, and his own journey from $1,500 in the bank to financial breakthrough, he unpacks eight principles of tithing that move it from guilt-driven duty to a holy act of worship that positions you for supernatural increase.

(00:00) Opening Reflection on Tithing and Trust
(05:24) Baptism, Belief, and Repentance
(09:14) Why the Church Must Talk About Money
(12:07) Debt, Slavery, and the World’s Financial System
(17:27) Biblical Generosity and the Principle of Increase
(21:12) Tithing as Faith in God’s Word
(26:20) Stewardship, Discipline, and Knowing Your Finances
(29:54) Tithing and Financial Increase
(38:31) Honoring the Lord with First Fruits
(42:30) First Fruits and the Blessed 90 Percent
(49:21) Financial Transfer, Opportunity, and Obedience
(52:34) Giving as a Personal Act Between You and God
(57:27) Closing Prayer and Blessing

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On today's episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a passionate and conviction-filled message on the necessity of encountering the Holy Spirit. Building on the foundation of the resurrection, he points to Jesus’ words in Acts 1:8—reminding us that Christianity was never meant to be lived without power. Without the Holy Spirit, faith becomes form without transformation.

Through powerful biblical examples like Zacchaeus and the woman with the issue of blood, Pastor Bo highlights that God responds to hunger, humility, and desperation—not comfort or reputation. He contrasts Spirit-filled faith with performative Christianity, calling the church back to genuine encounters that change lives from the inside out.

Drawing from revival history—including the Great Awakenings and Azusa Street—and the dramatic conversion of Charles Finney, this message reinforces that faith is not just intellectual, but deeply experiential. Every believer has a birthright to encounter God personally. The episode closes with a strong call to pursue God intentionally, reject pride, and position yourself for fresh encounters that bring real transformation.

(00:00) The Danger of Image Over Encounter
(01:05) The Resurrection and Historical Evidence
(04:17) Why the Holy Spirit Is Essential to Christianity
(06:00) Religion vs Power: Form Without Transformation
(11:01) The Birth of the Church and Pentecost
(19:00) Revival, Morality, and Cultural Transformation
(25:00) The Necessity of Personal Encounter with God
(29:00) Charles Finney’s Conversion and Encounter
(38:00) Manifestations of the Holy Spirit Explained
(47:00) Impartation and the Power of Association
(55:00) Call to Hunger, Prayer, and Surrender

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On today's episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo tackles one of the most avoided topics in church — money. He reminds us that Jesus talked about money more than heaven and hell combined, so why are we so squeamish about it? With American households drowning in nearly $18 trillion in debt, Pastor Bo makes the case that staying silent isn't holiness, it's negligence. Drawing from Scripture, he dismantles the lie that money is evil, unpacks the real meaning of 1 Timothy 6:10, and shows that true generosity — not poverty — is the mark of a heart set free. If you've ever felt guilty for wanting financial freedom, this message will change the way you think about money, faith, and what it really means to put God first.

(00:00) Breaking Financial Limitations Through Faith
(03:00) “Money Answers Everything” – Biblical Perspective
(07:00) Anxiety, Peace, and Biblical Prosperity
(10:30) Generosity as a Test of the Heart
(15:30) Jesus’ Provision Miracles and Overflow
(19:00) God Takes Pleasure in Your Prosperity
(23:30) Feeding Yourself the Word of God
(27:00) Was Jesus Poor? Examining the Evidence
(33:00) The Anointing as a Magnet for Provision
(35:00) Giving, Abundance, and the Power of God

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What happens when you get out of Egypt, but Egypt hasn't gotten out of you? Pastor Bo opens this week’s message in John 11 with the resurrection of Lazarus — raised from the dead, but still wrapped in grave clothes — as a vivid picture of what it looks like to be saved but spiritually stuck. Drawing from Romans 12:2 and the Israelites' wild detour into idol worship just days after witnessing the Red Sea split open, Pastor Bo delivers a funny, fiery, and deeply practical message on why real transformation requires more than a conversion moment. It takes a renewing of the mind — and a decision to stop letting the world do the brainwashing for you.

(00:00) From Grave Clothes to Freedom
(04:13) God Wants More Than Partial Freedom
(09:10) Israel Delivered but Still Thinking Like Egypt
(15:41) Holy Brainwashing and Rejecting Worldly Influence
(21:26) Learning to Renounce and Resist the Enemy
(29:45) Jesus’ Model for Rebuking the Enemy
(40:35) Thoughts, Strongholds, and Casting Down Lies
(47:36) Practical Ways to Renew Your Mind
(54:26) Praise and Worship as Spiritual Warfare

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On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo Jancic calls believers to develop a deep hunger for truth in a world increasingly shaped by deception, distraction, and competing narratives. Building on the theme of the “sons of Issachar,” the message urges believers to understand the times they are living in—not through passive media consumption, but through intentional, Scripture-rooted discernment. Pastor Bo cautions against blindly accepting cultural narratives and emphasizes that identity is not found in political, cultural, or ethnic affiliations, but in Christ alone. Ultimately, this episode is a call to spiritual alertness and courage—encouraging believers to pursue truth at all costs and live with clarity, conviction, and unwavering faith.

(00:00) Hunger for Truth vs. Comfortable Lies
(03:31) The Holy Spirit Speaks Personally to Each Individual
(05:42) A Life Changed by the Gospel
(09:36) Sons of Issachar: Understanding the Times
(13:24) Guarding Against Self-Deception
(18:01) Cultural Ideologies & Biblical Discernment
(24:53) Recap of Key “Isms” Affecting Society
(30:02) Navigating Complex Global & Theological Issues
(36:09) Identity, Israel, and Biblical Interpretation
(41:28) Historical Context & Biblical Fulfillment
(47:52) Final Reflections on Truth and Discernment

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