CityLight NYC Church Podcast

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Oct 2026

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Are you looking for a way to build up your faith and experience the power of the Holy Spirit in your life? Join us here for the CityLight Church podcast - coming to you - straight from the heart of New York City. As you dive into God’s Word with us - expect to be encouraged! We believe that God has real hope and a future for you. Each week, Pastor Bo Jancic and his team will challenge you to think, inspire you to grow, and remind you that God deeply loves you. To join us - subscribe to the CityLight Church podcast, where we’re living out God’s grace and experiencing His power. Visit CityLight Church at http://citylightnyc.com - or visit https://podcast.citylightnyc.com

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October 27, 202658 min

The Power of His Presence

Today on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo continues his teaching on experiencing God's presence, exploring one of the greatest obstacles to encountering the Holy Spirit: our desire to remain in control. Through biblical examples, personal testimony, and powerful stories of transformation from members of the CityLight community, he challenges believers to move beyond religious routine, intellectual understanding, and self-reliance into a genuine relationship with God. Discover why spiritual hunger, humility, and surrender are essential to experiencing the Holy Spirit, and how letting go of our need for control opens the door to a deeper, more intimate walk with the Lord. This message is an invitation to stop settling for simply knowing about God and begin pursuing His presence for yourself. 00:00 Introduction: Why the Gospel is So Offensive 01:05 Welcome and the Importance of Experiences with God 02:10 A Five-Year-Old's First Encounter with Pizza and Coke 02:53 How Elena's Baptism Led to Radical Salvation 04:02 Experiences Are Necessary: A Man with an Experience 05:51 Jesus and the Disciples: No Ministry Without the Anointing 08:19 Breaking Through the Frontal Lobe Christianity 09:42 Paul's Visions and Revelations of the Lord 15:14 Getting to Know the Holy Spirit: He's Exactly Like Jesus 20:42 The Root Issue: Control and Pride 24:02 Matthew 5: You Can't Even Change One Hair 26:41 The Pursuit of God: He Runs For You, Not From You 29:48 Natalie's Testimony: From Religion to Radical Encounter 37:21 Luke's Story: Learning to Pursue God's Presence Daily 45:35 Uni and Kwok's Journey: Breaking Free from Legalism 51:27 Kate's Transformation: From Offense to Weighty Presence 57:21 Altar Call: Come and Encounter the Holy Spirit https://citylightnyc.com/

October 20, 202640 min

The Power of a Personal Encounter with God

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo challenges believers to move beyond simply knowing about God and begin experiencing His presence in a real, personal, and life-changing way. Drawing from Scripture, powerful accounts of historic revivals, and his own encounters with the Holy Spirit, he explores why pursuing God requires intentionality, spiritual hunger, and a willingness to step beyond what's familiar. From Charles Finney's extraordinary encounter with God's love to the woman who pressed through the crowd to touch Jesus, this message encourages listeners to push past fear, distractions, and religious complacency to pursue a deeper relationship with the Lord. Because Christianity was never meant to be just an intellectual understanding of God, but a supernatural relationship that continually transforms us from the inside out. 00:00 Introduction: The Fork in the Road When Pursuing God 00:26 Welcome and the Importance of Personal Encounters with God 01:28 Being Touched by God: More Than Emotional Experience 03:36 Experiencing the Love of Christ That Cannot Be Known 05:01 Learning to Encounter God on Your Own 08:16 America's Christian Founding and the Great Awakenings 11:33 The Cane Ridge Revival: When God Comes Powerfully 13:32 The Pharisees' Warning: Missing God Right in Front of You 16:18 Charles Finney's Conversion: Face to Face with Jesus 22:15 Pressing Through Resistance: The Fork in the Road 23:37 Waves of Liquid Love: Finney's Baptism in the Holy Spirit 28:14 The Coming Changes and Walking Close to God 37:13 Altar Call: Receiving Prayer and Pursuing Encounter 39:01 Closing: Giving and Receiving Ministry https://citylightnyc.com/

October 13, 20261 hr 2 min

What in the World is Happening to Me?!

Today on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo challenges believers to take an honest look at the habits and choices that may be holding them back from experiencing God's best. Teaching from 1 Corinthians 4 and Luke 16, he explores the importance of faithful stewardship and shares seven areas worth examining, from managing money and speaking life-giving words to using time wisely, receiving correction, and maintaining personal integrity. Rather than approaching change through guilt or condemnation, Pastor Bo encourages listeners to recognise the barriers they may have unknowingly created and allow the Holy Spirit to transform them. This practical and thought-provoking message is an invitation to move beyond spiritual stagnation, become faithful with what God has already entrusted to you, and make room for His blessings to flow. 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Your Words and Stewardship 01:02 Welcome and Announcements: Connecting with City Light 07:03 Growth Track and Membership: The Biblical Model 12:12 The Message Begins: What in the World is Happening to Me 17:27 Stewardship Point One: How You Handle Money 20:20 Personal Testimony: From 63K in Debt to Freedom 26:20 Stewardship Point Two: The Power of Your Speech 31:43 Stewardship Point Three: Treating People Who Can't Benefit You 33:26 Breaking the Taker Spirit: Making a Living by Giving 38:44 Stewardship Point Four: How You Use Your Time 41:02 Stewardship Point Five: How You Respond to Correction 43:57 The Demoniac and Mental Health: Sitting Down as a Disciple 45:37 Stewardship Point Six: What You Do When No One is Watching 50:29 Stewardship Point Seven: Managing Sexual Purity 55:43 The Science and Spirit of Sexual Union 58:08 Communion: Receiving the Five-Fold Benefits of the Cross https://citylightnyc.com/

October 6, 202645 min

Failing Up

Today on the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo speaks to anyone who has been knocked down by failure and is afraid to try again. Through Scripture and stories of perseverance, he challenges believers to stop allowing past disappointments to wound their faith and keep them trapped in “swampy sameness.” From the repeated call to overcome in Revelation to the story of Mephibosheth, this message reminds us that failure is not the end of the story. God is still able to redeem, restore, and move you forward—so get back up, dare to believe again, and keep going. 00:00 Introduction: A Righteous Man Falls Seven Times But Gets Back Up 00:26 Welcome and the Role of Honor in Receiving from God 05:49 The Church That Felt Like Victory 09:18 The Holy Ghost Version of Trump: Learning to Get Back Up 12:38 The Message Begins: Christianity is About Perseverance 19:51 Colossians 1:23: If Indeed You Continue in the Faith 23:41 Revelation's Seven-Fold Call: To Him Who Overcomes 26:25 The Last Samurai and Getting Back Up Again 35:27 David's Journey: Years of Failure Before the Palace 35:27 2 Samuel 9: Mephibosheth and Covenant Kindness 40:23 Transparency About Epic Failures and God's Redemption 41:44 Don't Quit: There's a Light at the End of the Tunnel https://citylightnyc.com/

September 29, 20261 hr 7 min

How to Change

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo challenges believers to break free from “swampy sameness” and embrace the transformation God wants to bring into their lives. Through the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda and other powerful examples from Scripture, he shares five keys to experiencing real change: truly wanting it, receiving God’s grace, pursuing an encounter with Him, doing the hard thing, and facing what fear has kept you from doing. This message is an invitation to stop settling for familiar patterns, cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit, and trust God as He leads you from glory to glory. 00:00 Introduction: All Excuses Are Lies 01:00 Welcome and Mission Sunday Announcements 02:26 The Power of Keeping Your Word 04:35 Missions Support and Guatemala Testimonies 08:15 The Message Begins: How to Change 12:00 Do You Want to Be Made Well? 15:38 Step One: You Got to Want Change 18:19 Step Two: Receive Grace to Change 20:37 Philippians 2:13 and the God Zone 33:00 Living Out of Your Spirit, Not Your Head 38:30 Step Three: Have a God Encounter 42:24 The Anointing Turns You Into Another Man 49:18 Beholding Him Brings Transformation 50:38 Invitation for Personal Prayer and Impartation 52:19 Step Four: Do the Hard Thing 54:01 Eat the Ugly Frog First 56:10 Step Five: Do the Thing You're Afraid Of 59:11 Be Strong and of Good Courage 1:03:39 Moses My Servant Is Dead: A New Season 1:04:49 Closing: Worship and Tithes and Offerings https://citylightnyc.com/

September 22, 202659 min

Never Alone

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo speaks to anyone who has ever wondered where God is in the middle of a difficult season. Walking through Scripture and sharing openly from some of the darkest moments of his own life, he confronts the lie that hardship means God has abandoned you. From the waters and fires of Isaiah 43 to the valley of Psalm 23, this message is a powerful reminder that trouble may come, but you never face it alone. Whatever your circumstances or emotions may be telling you, God has promised to remain with you, carry you through, and never leave nor forsake you. 00:00 Introduction: God's Anointing and the Power of the Holy Spirit 01:02 Welcome and the Fat-Free Movement Analogy 05:59 The Homework Assignment: Engage the Power of God 08:47 God Pursues Man: The Story of Divine Pursuit 11:11 Feelings vs. Scripture: The Enemy of Emotions 15:54 Hebrews 13: The Emphatic Five-Fold Negative 19:31 Isaiah 43: Through the Waters and Fire 31:34 The Hospital Story: Walking Through the Valley 39:37 The Mental Health Pavilion and God's Faithfulness 43:09 Psalm 34: The Lord Is Near to the Brokenhearted 46:14 Personalizing God's Promises: My Shepherd, My God 49:09 Fear Is Satan's Wish List for Your Life 51:29 Deuteronomy 31 and Psalm 23: You Are With Me 56:53 Matthew 28: Lo, I Am With You Always https://citylightnyc.com/

September 15, 202648 min

The Power and Blessing of a Surrendered Life

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo continues his teaching on righteousness by exploring its natural response: surrendering to the lordship of Jesus. When we understand how completely Christ has forgiven, accepted, and loved us, surrender is no longer about religious obligation—it becomes an act of trust. Through Scripture and the examples of Mary and Jesus, Pastor Bo challenges believers to stop doing what seems right in their own eyes and invite God into every area of their lives. This message is a call to move beyond knowing Jesus only as Savior, trust Him as Lord, and discover the freedom that comes from a fully yielded life. 00:00 Introduction: Earning Your Way Back or Already Forgiven 01:05 Welcome and the Foundation of Righteousness 02:39 Boldness Through Righteousness: Breaking Religious Fear 05:26 Total Forgiveness and the Porta Potty Analogy 07:08 The Natural Progression: From Forgiveness to Lordship 09:03 Why Do You Call Me Lord and Not Do What I Say 12:36 Two Builders: The House on Rock vs Sand 14:29 God's Commands Are For Your Good Not Control 18:14 The Test of Lordship: Crawling Through the Tunnel 19:54 Doing What's Right in Your Own Eyes vs God's Way 24:02 Good Ideas vs God Ideas: The Importance of Relationship 25:36 Mary's Surrender: Behold the Maidservant of the Lord 30:20 Is God's Will a Priority in Your Life 32:13 Tasting and Seeing That the Lord is Good 33:32 Seeking Your Own vs Seeking Christ: Timothy's Example 38:43 You Were Bought With a High Price 40:46 The Story of Betrayal and Surrendered Hearts 43:38 God Blesses Surrendered Hearts Not Perfect People 45:51 Communion and Consecration: Not My Will But Yours https://citylightnyc.com/

September 8, 202659 min

The Truth That Breaks Condemnation

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Pastor Bo unpacks the life-changing truth of what it means to be made righteous through Jesus. Teaching from 2 Corinthians 5, he explains why our standing with God is not determined by feelings, failures, or our own good works, but by the finished work of Christ. This message challenges believers to break free from guilt, shame, and condemnation, embrace who God says they are, and approach Him with confidence. When you understand that righteousness is a gift rather than something you earn, it can transform your prayer life, strengthen your faith, and change the way you see yourself, God, and His promises. 00:00 Introduction: Breaking Free from Condemnation 01:05 Welcome and the Problem of Condemnation 06:53 Feelings vs. Scripture: Who God Really Is 11:38 2 Corinthians 5:21: The Great Exchange 14:03 Jesus Became the Serpent on the Cross 16:42 Who We Were Apart from Christ 18:11 Righteousness: You Is or You Ain't 26:31 The Question: Who's More Righteous? 33:58 Colossians 1: Holy, Blameless, and Above Reproach 42:05 Breaking Through Unworthiness and Promotion 44:51 Promises for the Righteous: Favor and Blessing 51:02 Glory Means Money: The Truth About Prosperity 56:57 Proverbs 15:6: Much Treasure in the House of the Righteous https://citylightnyc.com/

September 1, 20261 hr 2 min

Jesus Wants His Stuff Back

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, guest speaker David Wagner delivers a passionate call to move beyond simply hearing the Word and begin responding to what God is doing. Through biblical teaching, personal testimony, and the story of blind Bartimaeus, David challenges believers to release the fear, disappointment, pain, and old identities they were never meant to carry. With a reminder that revelation requires a response, this message encourages you to leave the past behind, step forward in faith, and surrender everything Jesus has already carried on your behalf. 00:00 Introduction: The Season of Talk is Over - Time to Move 01:12 Welcome and Prophetic Word: The Great Drawing 04:46 The Dwelling Place: Everything You Need is in the House 06:47 Supernatural Surprises and Fresh Bread for Today 08:50 Breaking Free from Distortion and Confusion 10:40 The Fear of the Lord and Seeing God Rightly 11:25 Abraham's Faith: Looking for the City God is Building 14:06 Changing Your Perspective: Past vs Future 15:41 Seasons and Spiritual Appetite: Eating What God Provides 16:49 Five Ways God Answers Prayer: Yes, No, Wait, Go, Grow 18:43 The Battle is the Lord's: Forward March 20:46 Exodus 14: Stop Talking and Start Moving 22:18 Breaking Cycles: From Talk to Action 24:26 Anything Jesus Touches Changes 25:45 Jesus Wants His Stuff Back: The Central Message 26:09 Personal Testimony: Facing Fear and the Fear of Rejection 32:52 Mark 10: Blind Bartimaeus and Perceiving Jesus 38:05 Your Faith Has Made You Whole 39:58 The Popsicle Story: If You Can, You Will 42:47 Unloading What Doesn't Belong to You 47:13 Altar Call: Salvation and Rededication 48:15 Personal Ministry and Prophetic Words 58:50 Final Declaration: Greatest Days Are Ahead 59:36 Special Word: God Sent Me for You https://citylightnyc.com/

August 25, 20261 hr 6 min

How to Prosper in Famine: Part Two

In this episode of the CityLight Church Podcast, Nathaniel St. Eloi continues his teaching on prospering in the midst of famine through the story of Isaac in Genesis 26. What happens when circumstances look barren, but God tells you to stay? Nathaniel challenges believers to become deeply planted in God, His Word, prayer, community, and the place He has called them to be rather than searching for an easier path. Exploring the difference between shallow Christianity and a life rooted in the Holy Spirit, he encourages listeners to trust God beyond what they can see, allow Him to do the deeper work within, and remain faithful even when the conditions around them seem contrary to His promises. 00:00 Introduction: No More Shallow Christianity 00:26 Welcome and the Language Heaven Responds To 01:20 The Toy Story: Understanding Heaven's Language 05:02 Genesis 26: Isaac's Famine and God's Promise 13:57 Stay Where God Called You: The Power of Being Planted 18:08 Jeremiah 17: The Shrub vs The Tree 21:34 Removing the Veil: Seeing God's Goodness 24:08 Internal Transformation Over External Circumstances 38:58 Deep Roots: No More Shallow Living 47:05 Psalm 92: Planted People Flourish and Bear Fruit 52:50 Isaac Sows in the Land of Famine 56:19 Supernatural Prosperity and Continued Blessing 58:24 Altar Call: Sowing in Your Season of Famine 1:03:21 Confession of Faith: Satisfied in Days of Famine https://citylightnyc.com/

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