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NewCity Orlando SermonsHebrews 8:1-13 | UnshakeableIn this sermon from Hebrews 8, Pastor Benjamin Kandt explores the profound truth that God doesn't just manage the gap between heaven and earth—He closes it through Jesus. Drawing from the imagery of the tabernacle, Pastor Ben shows how God's desire has always been to dwell with His people. Just as Moses was commanded to build a tent patterned after heaven, we too are called to “heavenize” earth by following Jesus and forming communities of disciples who embody God’s presence. The church, made up of living stones, becomes the spiritual house where heaven meets earth—not through bricks and ritual...
2025-03-3131 min
The NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastNewCity Stories: Discipleship is Intentional FriendshipIn this episode, Benjamin Kandt sits down with JD Widhalm, Michael Hampl, and Dylan Yost. The discussion revolves around Dylan’s journey to faith and how the community at NewCity played a significant role in his transformation. Dylan shares how he initially connected with the church through friendships, particularly with JD, Michael, and Ben. His journey began with social interactions—working out at a park, attending backyard wrestling nights, and engaging with community members who welcomed him before he believed. Despite feeling out of place at first, he was drawn to the kindness, authenticity, and intentionality of the people arou...
2025-03-091h 04The NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFasting & Feasting: A Deeper Look at Lent with Benjamin KandtIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss the spiritual practice of fasting, particularly in the context of Lent. They explore the historical and biblical foundations of fasting, explaining how it has traditionally been used as a means of self-denial, preparation, and spiritual discipline. They highlight the connection between fasting and feasting, emphasizing that both are essential parts of Christian life—fasting representing a time of longing and dependence on God, while feasting celebrates the joy and fulfillment found in Him. The conversation also touches on how the Christian calendar has shaped seasons of fasting, particularly leading up to...
2025-03-0431 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastSeason 8 Preview with Benjamin KandtIn our latest episode of the All in Life Podcast, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt kick off by connecting Leviticus to Hebrews and lay the groundwork for the upcoming spring sermon series at NewCity. They also talk about the importance of the Nicene Creed and plan to record a few episodes later this spring unpacking the riches and depths of this statement of faith.Later this season, there will also be episodes supporting the "Summer in the Psalms" series that will spotlight Psalm 37, as well as deep dives on the various Common Rhythm practices in the life...
2025-02-0631 minNewCity Orlando SermonsJohn 15:1-11 | What is a Disciple of Jesus?Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues out January vision series, preaching from John 15:1-11, to reveal how abiding in Jesus is fundamental to bearing fruit and expanding God's kingdom right here in Orlando. Pastor Ben also draws on rich biblical metaphors that illustrate the union between Christ and the church, with special attention to the imagery of a bride and bridegroom in Ephesians 5. He also reflects on the extraordinary exchange between Jesus and the church, where burdens are lifted, and divine riches are shared. This marriage-like union exemplifies how Jesus embraces us with grace and love, inviting us...
2025-01-1335 minNewCity Orlando Sermons2 Timothy 2:1-7 | What is a Disciple of Jesus?Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt kicked off our January vision series, preaching from 2 Timothy 2:1-7. He unpacks the essential elements of disciple-making—trustworthiness, teaching, and grit—drawing parallels to Paul's instructions in 2 Timothy. He asks us to imagine a movement so powerful, it sustains itself across four generations. That's the vision he shares as he discuss the qualities needed for a disciple-making movement to thrive.Pastor Ben also draws on the wisdom from near-death experiences in "Imagine Heaven," intertwining spiritual growth with the concept of stewardship. He then encourages us to boldly step into the grit and...
2025-01-0843 minNewCity Orlando SermonsPsalm 27:8 | Seeing Everyone Enjoy the KingPastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt ends our year and Advent series, preaching from Psalm 27:8. He focuses on the importance of both desire and discipline in our journey of seeking God. He contrasts various cultural perspectives on desire, from the postmodern focus on the journey itself to Eastern philosophies that view desire as a source of suffering. Yet, the biblical perspective suggests that our desires point us toward God, highlighting a beautiful paradox: even when we find God, the search continues as we seek to deepen that relationship, much like nurturing love in a romantic partnership.Pastor...
2024-12-3039 minNewCity Orlando SermonsIsaiah 61 | Seeing Everyone Enjoy the KingPastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Advent series, Seeing Everyone Enjoy the King, preaching from Isaiah 61. He invites us to reflect on the concept of a "false summit" in our understanding of God's promises, particularly regarding the separation between vengeance and favor. How does Jesus' role serve as the pivotal bridge in this divine timeline, and what does that mean for communities seeking renewal?Empowerment takes center stage as Pastor Ben examines the Holy Spirit's role in equipping us to spread the good news to broken people, broken cities, and our broken world. He also...
2024-12-1637 minNewCity Orlando SermonsGenesis 4:26 | Seeing Everyone Enjoy the KingPastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Advent series, Seeing Everyone Enjoy the King, preaching from Genesis 4:26. Pastor Ben unravels the cultural mandate seen in Genesis 4:17-25, highlighting humanity's quest for security and civilization despite the fall. Cain’s city-building, alongside the cultural contributions of his descendants, paints a complex picture of human creativity shadowed by rebellion and sin. Yet, in this tapestry, we find a thread of hope through characters like Seth and Enosh, reminding us of the divine promise and our destiny.In this context, he then explores the extraordinary power of prayer, drawing in...
2024-12-1042 minNewCity Orlando SermonsLeviticus 25 | Leviticus Is For LoversIn this final sermon in our Leviticus Is For Lovers series, Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches from Leviticus 25, exploring the transformative power of rest, economic fairness, and compassion for the poor. He reflects on Tim Keller's insights into early Christian generosity, where personal integrity met radical economic sharing, offering a model that challenges our modern values.Pastor Ben also explains the essence of Jubilee, a time every 50 years when debts were forgiven, lands returned, and lives reset, providing a fresh start for those trapped in poverty. He unpacks how these ancient practices critique modern economic...
2024-11-2649 minNewCity Orlando SermonsLeviticus 18 | Leviticus Is For LoversPastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our fall series, Leviticus Is For Lovers, preaching from chapter 18. In it, he challenges prevalent cultural narratives and offers a deeply theological perspective on our sexuality. Pastor Ben shows how faith intersects with personal desires and cultural expectations, emphasizing the transformative power of grace. He discusses the church's critical role in offering healing and redemption to those grappling with society's conflicting sexual norms. Drawing inspiration from Christopher West's "Our Bodies Tell God's Story," he underscores the importance of embodying sexual wholeness and holiness to offer hope and light in a culture often...
2024-11-1246 minNewCity Orlando SermonsLeviticus 16 | Leviticus Is For LoversPastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our fall series, Leviticus Is For Lovers, preaching on the themes of atonement and holiness from the ritual in Leviticus 16. He explores the high priest’s critical role in bridging the gap between God and His people, and the crucial symbolism of the scapegoat carrying away the sins of Israel. Here, we see how drawing near to God requires confrontation with our own ambivalence, guilt, and shame. Together, we can reflect on God's persistent love and His desire to dwell among us despite our shortcomings.Leviticus 16 finds its ultimate fulfillment in...
2024-10-2944 minNewCity Orlando SermonsLeviticus 10-15 | Leviticus Is For LoversPastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our fall series, Leviticus Is For Lovers, preaching from a selection of texts from Leviticus 10-15. Drawing on Jonathan Haidt's moral foundations theory, he uncovers how the principles in this section of Leviticus still echo in our political landscapes and personal beliefs, urging us to rethink the relevance of biblical concepts in today's world.Pastor Ben then focuses on the thematic verse, Leviticus 10:10, to unravel the clear lines between the holy and the common, the clean and unclean. He explains the temporal nature of these laws, reflecting on their intended...
2024-10-2244 minNewCity Orlando SermonsVision Series | Imagine People Who Have a WayPastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt concludes our Vision series on the Lord's Prayer and its transformative power in shaping our spiritual journey. Pastor Ben differentiates between character-building trials and temptations that derail us. The petition "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil" serves as our anchor, guiding reflection on liberation from sin's presence and power.He then unpacks the meaning behind "lead us not into temptation," emphasizing that following Jesus is more about our direction than achieving perfection. By drawing on the wisdom of Psalm 23, he turns our attention to trusting Jesus' leadership...
2024-08-2740 minNewCity Orlando SermonsVision Series | Imagine People Who Have EnoughPastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our fall Vision series. Pastor Ben uses his experience at a silent disco as a springboard to discuss how we can all live in tune with the "kingdom of abundance and mercy." The Lord's Prayer serves as our choreography for life, reminding us to trust in God's provision and embrace a mindset of abundance, even when the world clings to scarcity and merit.Pastor Ben addresses the unique challenges faced by the rich and the poor, highlighting the temptations of self-sufficiency and a forgetfulness of God. He draws from Proverbs 30:8...
2024-08-2045 min
Adoration ChurchPsalm 107 | Ben KandtIn this sermon from Jun 23, 2024, Ben Kandt leads us through Psalm 107.
2024-06-2332 min
Senior Care LiveSenior Care Live: May 18, 2024Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions. What if you don’t have enough “stuff” to attract the services of an estate sale company? Ben’s company can help with that as well as many other related issues surrounding the sale of your house. Learn more about franchising with Home Downsizing Solutions! Then, Steve visits with Glenn Stockton, Estate Planning and Elder Law attorney with Stockton and Kandt. Glenn explains how, with proper planning, you can protect your home from the high cost of senior care. But what if you w...
2024-05-2045 min
Senior Care LiveSenior Care Live: May 18, 2024Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions. What if you don’t have enough “stuff” to attract the services of an estate sale company? Ben’s company can help with that as well as many other related issues surrounding the sale of your house. Learn more about franchising with Home Downsizing Solutions! Then, Steve visits with Glenn Stockton, Estate Planning and Elder Law attorney with Stockton and Kandt. Glenn explains how, with proper planning, you can protect your home from the high cost of senior care. But what if y...
2024-05-2045 min
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2024-04-1553 minNewCity Orlando SermonsThe Beatitudes: Witness-Bearing CouragePastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt resumes our Beatitudes series, focusing on the last beatitude: witness-bearing courage. He shares stories of what persecution may look like for those in hostile cultures, while also challenging listeners that their lack of persecution may not be because the culture isn't hostile to the gospel, but because they've compromised their witness. He invites us to examine ourselves, but to also seek the filling of the Spirit in order to truly bear witness to Jesus with courage and care. For more on enduring persecution in the global church, you can listen to...
2024-04-0749 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastThe Psalms and Secure Attachment with Benjamin KandtIn this episode, Nate talks with Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt about the connection between attachment theory and the most widely used metaphor in the Psalms.Nate and Ben unpack the concept of God as a refuge and its parallels with secure attachment. The Psalms unveil a portrait of God as a safe haven and a secure base, concepts so vital to our growth and sense of safety. Moreover, the linguistic shift from addressing God as "he" to "you" in places like Psalm 23 speaks to a deepening relationship that offers the same comfort and safety as...
2024-04-0739 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastNew City Catechism Question 2 with Benjamin KandtIn this episode, Nate and Ben discuss New City Catechism Question 2:What is God?God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through him and by his will.They dig into the meaning of the answer, as well as how it helps form us in ways that cut against dominate views in our modern culture. They also address how an understanding of this question gets to the heart of the gospel...
2024-01-1113 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastNew City Catechism Question 1 with Benjamin KandtIn this episode, Nate and Ben discuss New City Catechism Question 1:What is our only hope in life and death?That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ.They dig into the meaning of the answer, as well as how it helps form us in ways that cut against dominate views in our modern culture. They also address how an understanding of this question gets to the heart of the gospel, and how we can use it in...
2024-01-0416 minNewCity Orlando SermonsSinging in The Reign | Psalm 2Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt kicks off our Summer in the Psalms series, Singing in The Reign. From Psalm 2, Pastor Ben shows that in response to human rebellion, the Father promises His Son a kingdom of people who will rejoice in His rule.
2023-06-0533 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus in Soul Care Week 4 with Benjamin Kandt and Sara NixonIn this episode, Benjamin Kandt and Sara Nixon fill Nate in on the fourth and final week of Following Jesus in Soul Care. Sara explains the actions skills that were introduced, and then Ben gives a rundown of the 5 ways that listeners can speak the words of God well. With these in mind, it is our hope that participants in this learning community have learned how to listen with the ears of God in order to speak the words of God well.
2023-02-2844 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus in Soul Care Week 3 with Benjamin Kandt and Sara NixonIn this episode, Benjamin Kandt and Sara Nixon fill Nate in on the third week of Following Jesus in Soul Care. Sara explains how the window of tolerance works, and then Ben and Sara go back and forth through the insight skills that they taught this past week. Nate throws in some insights from cutting edge neurocardiology for good measure, and hopefully it all comes together for another helpful window into the value of this learning community at NewCity.
2023-02-2344 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus in Soul Care Week 2 with Benjamin Kandt and Sara NixonIn this episode, Benjamin Kandt and Sara Nixon fill Nate in on how the second week of Following Jesus in Soul Care went. The night began with special guest Dr. David Puder teaching on psychodynamic listening. Nate, Ben, and Sara discuss some of the takeaways and applications of it, as well as more general insight into the work that the triads at the learning community are doing.For the bonus content promised at the end of the episode, following these links:Dr. David Puder's PodcastFeelings WheelInception SceneHeart Skills
2023-02-1635 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus in Soul Care Week 1 with Benjamin Kandt and Sara NixonIn this episode, Benjamin Kandt and Sara Nixon fill Nate in on how the first week of Following Jesus in Soul Care went. They give an overview of the structure of the night, and a rundown on the listening skills that they spent time going over in the teaching time.To go back and listen to the sermon that Nate and Ben mention, you can find that here.
2023-02-0950 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastNewCity Circles with Benjamin KandtIn the this episode, Nate sits down with Benjamin Kandt to talk about NewCity Circles, which will launch in 2023. Ben defines what Circles are, explains the space that they serve, and details how he envisions them functioning at NewCity.You can view the launch guide here.
2022-12-0534 minNewCity Orlando SermonsExodus 12:1-28 | The Lamb and the BreadIn this sermon, Pastor of Formation and Mission Ben Kandt expounds on Jesus as the Passover Lamb and how he frees us from religious hypocrisy and cultural compromise.
2022-11-2042 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastWhy We Changed the Name to "All of Life"In this episode, Nate talked with Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt about the decision to change the name of the podcast to All of Life. Nate gives a brief history of the podcast, now in Season 4, and Ben explains the philosophy of ministry behind the name change.
2022-07-3116 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastCommon Rhythm: Why Fasting is HardIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss the previous episode, which was an interview with Amber Clark on fasting. Here, Nate and Ben talk about some big picture dynamics (going "meta" if you will) about why fasting is both difficult, but perhaps more central to the Christian life than many would think.
2022-03-0142 minNewCity Orlando SermonsRomans: A New Way to Be Human | Romans 1:18-32Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Romans series by preaching about the wrath of God and our sexual brokenness from Romans 1:18-32.You can listen to the podcast episode with Theologian in Residence Michael Allen and Director of Content & Education Nate Claiborne by clicking here.For an additional resource that Pastor Ben recommends and relied on to some extent in crafting his sermon, listen to this talk given by Joshua Ryan Butler.
2022-02-2144 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastA Preview of The Common Rhythm for 2022In this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Benjamin Kandt to give an overview of the newest iteration of the Common Rhythm. While not radically different, the differences are important and give new clarity to some of the practices.You can listen to Ben's sermon on the Common Rhythm here
2022-01-3134 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus with Anxiety Final RecapIn this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Benjamin Kandt to give a rundown of the skills covered in the Following Jesus with Anxiety learning community at NewCity. This would have been the 6th week of the class, and is a summary of everything covered in the class, as well as the action plan moving forward.Next week's episode features an interview with Matthew LaPine, author of The Logic of the Body, and then the following week, Nate and Ben will tackle some lingering questions from the learning community that they promised they would eventually cover.
2021-11-2934 minNewCity Orlando SermonsThe Pattern of the Promise | Genesis 50:15-26Pastor Ben Kandt walks us through the end of Joseph's story, and the closing of the book of Genesis, reminding us to wait on the justice of God, trust in the providence of God, and abide in the presence of God.
2021-11-2242 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus with Anxiety Week Five: SelfIn this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Benjamin Kandt to recap the fifth week of the Following Jesus with Anxiety learning community at NewCity. The focus of the week was on the self and leads Nate and Ben into some deep philosophical and psychological waters to unpack things. Ben lays out 3 ways that you can reframe your understanding of yourself as self. In the latter of those 3 ways, he also offers 3 different ways you can reframe your perspective on yourself.
2021-10-2537 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus with Anxiety Week Four: PresenceIn this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Benjamin Kandt to recap the fourth week of the Following Jesus with Anxiety learning community at NewCity. The focus of the week was on presence and the importance of attending to our thoughts and feelings in the present moment. Ben walks listeners through Dan Siegel's method for present moment awareness, as well as Siegel's advice on how we take PART in secure interpersonal relationships.We also mention the prayer of examen, which can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ailzs7eWpsuytHOMZjI0mDalT6veu8RKO5zRnKnfcCg/edit
2021-10-1824 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus with Anxiety Bonus: Baptizing Secular PsychologyIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss a Christian approach to the field of psychology. Using the category of common grace, Christians are able to commend what is good, true, and beautiful in a field of study like psychology. Using the category of "antithesis," Christians are able to critique what is evil, false, and ugly in that same field. The error for many is to only do one or the other. Liberalism leans toward only seeing the good, fundamentalism leans toward only seeing the evil. With all this in mind, Ben explains what it would mean to "...
2021-10-1338 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus with Anxiety Week Two: DefusionIn this episode of the Equip, Nate Claiborne sits down with Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt to discuss the second week of the Following Jesus with Anxiety learning community at NewCity. Ben explains what "defusion" is and how the process helps us manage our thought life.Over the course of the fall, we will offer brief recaps of each week, as well as bonus episodes that expand on content from the learning community.
2021-10-0535 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus with Anxiety Bonus: MindfulnessIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss mindfulness. Ben gives a definition from one of its foremost researchers, as well as a list of 9 benefits of the practice. Nate and Ben then discuss how to understand practices like mindfulness in light of eastern religions, as well as secular psychology. Ben then gives a brief biblical theology of breath and notes that there is a long Christian tradition of breathing exercises like mindfulness.In a future bonus episode, Nate and Ben will discuss more about how Christians can understand and benefit from the research of psychologists...
2021-09-2938 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus with Anxiety Week One: ValuesIn this episode of the Equip, Nate Claiborne sits down with Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt to discuss the first week of the Following Jesus with Anxiety learning community at NewCity. Ben explains what a learning community is at NewCity before giving a recap of some of the content covered in the first week.Over the course of the fall, we will offer brief recaps of each week, as well as bonus episodes that expand on content from the learning community.
2021-09-2722 minNewCity Orlando SermonsRevisiting Our Common Rhythm | Three Times PrayerIn this third sermon in our series on the Common Rhythm, Pastor Benjamin Kandt preaches on Three Times Prayer. Pastor Ben builds a case that starts in the Psalms, goes through Daniel, forward into Acts, and then back into the Gospels to establish the pattern of praying 3 times daily as deeply biblical. He then explains the practice itself, with some insights into how it can become a habit.
2021-07-1840 min