Start2Finish: The Exartizo Podcast

According to the Apostle Paul, if the Resurrection of Jesus weren't true, then the Christian faith is a sham! Preaching would be emptied of its power and believers would remain dead in their sin (1 Cor. 15:12-19). However, Paul's claim and the claim of the New Testament, is that Christ is risen from the dead! And because He lives victorious over sin and death, believers can have confidence and hope concerning their own future resurrection and eternal place in God's Kingdom. Tune in to today's episode as we briefly explore the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus. 

Production: Samuel Romano

Music: Justin Jollie

Communications: [email protected]

Our mini-series on the Power of the Cross & the Resurrection continues with this episode entitled, "Pleasing the Father." In considering the "why" of the cross of Christ, it is easy to fixate our minds on how it benefited us. Apart from His grace, all people are lost, hopeless and helpless. Our sin required a Perfect Savior in order to experience salvation. And though Jesus' love and mercy for us certainly motivated His sacrificial act, there was something even more primary that compelled Him. Tune in to today's episode to learn more about Jesus' heart and motivation for dying on the cross.

Scriptures: Gal. 1:6; Rev. 13:8; 2 Tim. 1:9; Eph. 5:1-2; Is. 53:10.

Production: Samuel Romano

Music: Justin Jollie

Communication: [email protected]

This episode begins a new "mini" series on the power of the cross and resurrection of Jesus. Today's episode will explore:

Production: Jason Romano

Music: Justin Jollie

Communication: [email protected] / vcbcs.org

In today's episode, we welcome worship leader Steven Musso onto the show. Steven is a worship leader, Billboard-charting songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Schenectady, New York. Steven’s heart has been stamped with the image from Revelation 7:9-10 of every tribe, nation, and tongue worshipping passionately, and his desire has been to release the sound of heaven through God’s people onto the earth. His music incorporates many styles that bridge cultures and generations together to lift up one unified voice to Jesus. Locally, Steven serves as the worship pastor at Redemption Church where him and his wife, Hannah, lead a thriving team of emerging songwriters and worship leaders. 

You will also hear a brief clip from Steven's recently released song, "On the Waters," which is available NOW on all major streaming platforms.

For more info on Steven and Hannah Musso, please visit their website: www.themussos.com

You can also find them on their YouTube page: click here

Today's Show was produced by: Samuel Romano

Intro Music: Justin Jollie

For more information on Chris' teaching ministry, please visit: www.vcbcs.org

Communications: [email protected]

In this episode, we speak with worship leader Gabriel Gibilisco about the importance of worship in the local church. Gabe is the Worship & Creative Director at Hope Church in Winter Garden, Florida. 

Production: Samuel Romano

Music: Justin Jollie

Communications: [email protected]

The "series finale" on the subject of the Presence of God offers a very practical devotional strategy designed to help believers experience God's Presence, hear His voice and develop consistency in prayer. This ancient-modern practice incorporates 4 main components: Reading. Reflecting. Responding. Resting. 

Scriptures: Heb. 5:14; Psalm 1:1-3; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 46:10.

Production: Samuel Romano

Music: Justin Jollie

Today's episode continues to look at practical ways that believers can test and discern the various voices and messages that come their way. In the effort to train and exercise our spiritual senses (Heb. 5:14), several keys are offered to provide listeners with the confidence that they can hear the voice of God. 

Scriptures: Isaiah 11:2-3; Phil. 2:5; Matt. 5:38-48; Rom. 13:14; Heb. 11:6; Joshua 1:1-9; Matt. 22:39; Gal. 5:22-23; 1 Cor. 13:4; Psalm 27:14; Rom. 6:11-14; Rom. 12:1-2. 

Production: Samuel Romano

Music: Justin Jollie

Contact Info: [email protected]

Today's episode looks into the ways in which believers can test the various voices that are regularly communicating to them. Is it God who is speaking to me OR is it just me? Even worse, is it the enemy? How can I know with confidence that the voice I'm hearing is God?

Scriptures: Psalm 103; 1 Thess. 5:19-21; Eph. 1:17-18; 1 Cor. 2:16; Matt. 16:21-23; Jer. 23:16; 1 John 4:1; John 8:42-47; 1 Cor. 14:1-3, 26; Rom. 8:15-17.

Production: Samuel Romano

Music: Justin Jollie

Contact: [email protected]

In today's episode, we explore the spiritual practice of hiding the word of God in our hearts. Based out of Psalm 119:11, an important connection is made between hiding the word in our hearts and hearing the voice of God. 

Scriptures: Psalm 119:18; Psalm 119:11; Luke 24:32; Matt. 4:4; Deut. 8:3.

Music: Justin Jollie

Production: Samuel Romano

Communication/Correspondence: [email protected]

How did God speak in the Bible? How does God speak today? Today's episode considers the various ways (Heb. 1:1) in which God spoke in the past and compares that with the way in which God speaks today.

Scriptures: Heb. 1:1-2; Gen. 12:1-3; Job 33:14-16; Acts 13:1-2; Psalm 119:105; 2 Tim. 3:16; Psalm 119:11; John 16:12-14; 2 Cor. 5:17.

Music: Justin Jollie

Production: Samuel Romano

Communication: [email protected]