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NewCity Orlando SermonsMatthew 9:37-10:5 | Preach Your Heart OutIn this sermon from NewCity Orlando’s Preach Your Heart Out series, Pastor Benjamin Kandt explores Jesus' call to mission found in Matthew 9:37–10:5. As Jesus looks on the crowds with compassion, He calls His followers to see the harvest—people in need of the gospel—and to pray for laborers. But remarkably, those who pray become the very ones sent out. The sermon unpacks the connection between compassion, prayer, and being commissioned.Pastor Kandt challenges listeners to reimagine their vocations, neighborhoods, and daily routines as contexts for witnessing to Christ. He emphasizes that ordinary people, not just church l...2025-07-2134 minNewCity Orlando SermonsPsalm 37 | GenerosityIn this message from NewCity Orlando’s Summer in the Psalms series, Pastor Benjamin Kandt reflects on Psalm 37:3–4, 16, 18–19, 21–22, 25–26, highlighting generosity as a key mark of the righteous life. In a world where the wicked often appear to prosper, God’s people are called to trust in the Lord, do good, and live with open hands. The psalm offers a picture of steady, faithful living rooted not in self-reliance but in the Lord’s sustaining provision.Pastor Kandt shows how generosity is more than a financial posture—it flows from confidence in God's care and covenant faithfulness. Rather than being anxio...2025-06-2339 minNewCity Orlando SermonsPsalm 37 | JusticeIn this installment of our Summer in the Psalms series, Pastor Benjamin Kandt reflects on Psalm 37:27–28, a passage that calls us to actively pursue goodness in a world marred by brokenness. Pastor Kandt unpacks how God's steadfast love for justice is not only a comfort but also a call—to live distinctively as His people. We are invited to turn from evil, do good, and trust that the Lord will not forsake His faithful ones.This message reminds us that God's justice is not delayed, forgotten, or passive. Instead, it is deeply rooted in His character and wove...2025-06-1631 minNewCity Orlando SermonsHebrews 13:1-21 | UnshakeableIn this sermon on Hebrews 13:1–21, Pastor Benjamin Kandt explores how unshakeable faith takes root in everyday life. As the letter to the Hebrews draws to a close, the author turns from theological depth to practical exhortation — calling the church to live with love, hospitality, sexual integrity, contentment, and respect for spiritual leaders. Pastor Benjamin unpacks how these ordinary, often overlooked practices are actually extraordinary when grounded in Christ, who is “the same yesterday, today, and forever.”The sermon culminates in the majestic benediction of verses 20–21, where God is revealed as the One who equips His people through the risen...2025-05-2533 minNewCity Orlando SermonsHebrews 11:1-40 | UnshakeableIn this powerful sermon on Hebrews 11:1–40, Associate Pastor Benjamin Kandt walks us through the “Hall of Faith,” highlighting how the entire chapter points to a life marked by trust in the unseen promises of God. From Abel to Abraham, Moses to Rahab, the author of Hebrews paints a picture of faith that is forward-looking, resilient, and rooted in God’s character — not in immediate outcomes. Pastor Benjamin unpacks the nature of biblical faith: a confidence in what we hope for and a conviction of things not seen.He reminds the church that faith isn't reserved for the extraordin...2025-05-0526 minNewCity Orlando SermonsHebrews 11:1-6 | UnshakeableIn this sermon from NewCity Orlando’s Hebrews: Unshakeable series, Associate Pastor Benjamin Kandt explores Hebrews 11:1–6, focusing on the nature of true faith. He unpacks how faith is not merely wishful thinking but a confident trust in the unseen promises of God, grounded in His character. Drawing on examples from the early chapters of Genesis, Pastor Benjamin highlights that a life pleasing to God is rooted in faith — a trust that shapes how we live, worship, and relate to God daily.This message challenges listeners to examine the foundation of their faith, encouraging them to move beyond cultur...2025-04-2832 min
The 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 minNewCity Orlando SermonsHebrews 2:5–18 | UnshakeableIn this sermon, Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt explores Hebrews 2, presenting a four-part framework to explain the gospel: God made it all, we lost it all, Jesus gave it all, and we get it all. He begins by reflecting on the Psalm 8 reference in Hebrews, highlighting the profound truth that humanity was created with glory and honor, entrusted with God’s authority over creation. However, Pastor Kandt contrasts this biblical view with secular perspectives, arguing that while secularism offers a diminished view of human worth, Scripture presents humanity as divinely endowed with purpose and dignity....2025-02-2330 minNewCity Orlando SermonsHebrews 1:1–2:4 | UnshakeableIn this opening message of NewCity Orlando’s spring sermon series on Hebrews, Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt lays a foundation for understanding the book’s central theme: Jesus over everything. Preaching from Hebrews 1:1–2:4, he highlights seven ways Christ is superior—He is the heir, creator, radiance, imprint, sustainer, savior, and Lord.Through vivid illustrations, historical context, and deep theological insights, Pastor Benjamin unpacks how the supremacy of Jesus calls us to draw near rather than drift away. He challenges us to see Jesus not merely as useful, but as beautiful—worthy of our highest love and devoti...2025-02-1634 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastThe Scripture Practice with Benjamin KandtIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss the practice of engaging with Scripture as part of the Common Rhythm. The central theme revolves around prioritizing "Scripture before screens," emphasizing the importance of immersing oneself in God's word before being influenced by the myriad of voices from technology, social media, and daily distractions. Their discussion highlights the different ways people engage with Scripture—whether through reading, listening, studying, or meditating—and how the key posture should be one of receiving from God rather than merely completing a routine.The conversation delves into the historical context of how...2025-02-1336 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 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastNewCity Next Update with Damein Schitter and Benjamin KandtIn this episode, Pastors Damein Schitter and Benjamin Kandt give our May update to NewCity Next. You can find the resources mentioned and the slides from the presentation at this link.2024-05-2141 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastDeep Dive on Attachment Theory with Benjamin KandtIn this episode, the second of our Psalms and Secure Attachment series, Nate Claiborne talks with Benjamin Kandt about more of the specifics of attachment theory. The core of attachment theory is the dynamic processes that nurture emotional and spiritual bonds: attunement, containment, and the dance of rupture and repair in relationships. Alongside this, we address the complexities of establishing a bond with a deity we cannot touch or see, sidestepping trite explanations and engage with the real struggles of those wrestling with anxiety and fear. The scars of trauma can distort our view of God, and so...2024-05-0643 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 PodcastNewCity Next Update with Damein Schitter and Benjamin KandtIn this episode, recorded at Jason Dunn's Ordination service, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter and Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt give an update on NewCity Next, which was first rolled out in March 2022. A visual overview of NewCity Next can be accessed here.2024-03-2526 minNewCity Orlando SermonsThe Beatitudes: Measure of MaturityPastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt begins our series on the Beatitudes. Over the next several weeks, we will focus on them one at time. Pastor Benjamin provided this 3 word summary of each one:Open-handed trustBroken-hearted honestyLove-constrained powerRight-making acheTender-hearted compassionSingle-willed seekingShalom-contending familyWitness-bearing courage2024-02-0538 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 Skills2023-02-1635 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 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastSacraments in Exodus with Benjamin KandtIn the latest episode, Nate sits down with Benjamin Kandt to talk about the foundations for the sacraments that we see in the Exodus story. They discuss the Passover, as well as the Red Sea crossing and the manna in the wilderness to make biblical and theological connections to the Lord’s Supper and baptism. 2022-11-1424 min
The Outpouring Orlando Sermon PodcastThe Story of Prayer | Pastor Benjamin Kandt - AudioGuest speaker Pastor Benjamin Kandt shares the story of Prayer and explains what the result would be for a church who is devoted to prayer.2022-08-0746 minNewCity Orlando SermonsSummer In The Psalms: Thirst in Psalm 42Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Summer in the Psalms series from Psalm 42.The article he mentioned by Connor Gwin can be found here.2022-06-1337 minNewCity Orlando SermonsSummer In The Psalms: Hunger in Psalm 63Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt kicks off the 5th annual Summer in the Psalms series at NewCity with a sermon from Psalm 63 on spiritual hunger.2022-06-0642 minNewCity Orlando SermonsRomans: A New Way To Be Human | Romans 8:31-39Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt finishes our series through Romans, preaching on Romans 8:31-39.2022-05-3141 minNewCity Orlando SermonsRomans: A New Way to Be Human | Romans 8:1-17Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our series through Romans, preaching on Romans 8:1-172022-05-1650 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastA Testimony of Friendship & Grace: Jason Nguyen & JD WidhalmIn this episode, Benjamin Kandt sits down with Jason Nguyen & JD Widhalm to learn more about their friendship and Jason's story of coming to Christ.2022-04-1751 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastNewCity's Mission & VisionSenior Pastor Damein Schitter and Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt sit down and discuss NewCity's mission and vision, unpacking the clarity that has emerged from our months long strategic planning process.2022-04-0438 minNewCity Orlando SermonsRomans: A New Way to Be Human | Romans 3:19-31Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our series through Romans, preaching on Romans 3:19-31.2022-03-2146 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastCommon Rhythm: A Conversation with Case ThorpIn this episode, Benjamin Kandt sits down with Dr. Case Thorp to talk about the importance of the common rhythm. Case also shares about the The Gotham Fellowship, which is part of his work leading The Collaborative.Dr. Case Thorp is Senior Associate Pastor for Mission & Evangelism at First Presbyterian Church Orlando. You can connect with him via email (cthorp@fpco.org) or Twitter (@casethorp). You can find out more about Gotham by visiting this website.2022-03-0735 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 PodcastCommon Rhythm: Listening is the First Act of LoveIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss the re-vamped Common Rhythm practice of Listen. Originally 1-hr no screens, now the practice is 1-hr no screens in order to listen to God, yourself, or your neighbor. It is both a practice of resisting our constant connection to technology, and embracing the opportunity to love God and love neighbor.2022-02-2126 minNewCity Orlando SermonsRomans: A New Way to Be Human | Romans 1:8-17Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our series in Romans preaching from 1:18-17. There, we see that the gospel creates a certain kind of people, and that is primarily because of the type of gospel that it is.2022-02-1445 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastRomans Bible Study PreviewIn this episode, Benjamin Kandt asks Nate Claiborne for more background on the Romans Bible Study on Sunday mornings at NewCity. He gives an overview of what to expect on Sunday morning, as well as a few examples of discussions from the first study. 2022-02-1421 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 here2022-01-3134 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastThe 100th EpisodeOn this 100th episode of The Equip Podcast, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt countdown the top 10 most listened to episodes of The Equip and then give a brief preview of what's coming up this spring.2022-01-2419 minNewCity Orlando SermonsA Praying Family: Explorations in Acts | Acts 4:5-31Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches from Acts 4:5-31 to continue A Praying Family: Explorations in Acts. In our current day and age, we face many uncertainties. Fear gives us tunnel vision, but praise gives us perspective. If we will lean into bold praying, we can learn to live boldly.2022-01-2347 minNewCity Orlando SermonsA Praying Family: Explorations in Acts | Acts 3:1-21Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Acts series in the story of Peter healing the lame man in Acts 3:1-21. Here, we see the power through prayer and that being prayerful is to be powerful because prayer moves the hand that moves the world.2022-01-1848 minNewCity Orlando SermonsAn Invitation to the Common Rhythm | Matthew 11:28-30Using Matthew 11:28-30 as a foundational text, Pastor of Mission & Formation Benjamin Kandt invites us to practice a common rhythm for a common love in 2022. For more on the Common Rhythm, visit this link.2021-12-2644 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFall 2021 ReviewIn this episode, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter and Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt reflect on this last season of ministry at NewCity Orlando.2021-12-1925 minNewCity Orlando SermonsAdvent: "The Son of Man Came..." | Luke 5:27-32Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our advent sermon series from Luke 5:27-32 helping us see that Jesus came eating and drinking, inviting us to ultimately feast with him.2021-12-1342 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastA Conversation with Cathy Gibson and Brad Rahr on AnxietyIn this episode, Benjamin Kandt interviews Cathy Gibson and Brad Rahr about anxiety. Cathy is the founder and president of Pinnacle Counseling Institute. Brad is a registered mental health counseling intern who specializes in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. You can connect with them through Pinnacle's website here.2021-12-1332 minNewCity Orlando SermonsAdvent: "The Son of Man Came..." | Luke 19:1-10Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our advent sermon series from Luke 19:1-10, helping us see that Jesus came to seek and save the lost. 2021-12-0641 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 43Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches from Joseph's story in Genesis 43. We are invited into a mindset of mercy and abundance, rather than scarcity and merit driving our thoughts and actions.2021-11-0546 minNewCity Orlando SermonsThe Pattern of the Promise | Genesis 41Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches from Joseph's story in Genesis 41. The path to greatness first requires a descent, followed by an ascent, and it is not something that we can do for ourselves. 2021-10-2539 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/edit2021-10-1824 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 Three: AcceptanceIn this episode, Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt recaps the third week of the Following Jesus with Anxiety learning community at NewCity. The focus of the week was on acceptance, in this case meaning accepting our emotional experiences, even as they may be unpleasant. Rather than living in experiential avoidance, which actually decreases our affective agility and numbs our ability to feel pleasant emotions, we can choose to give up resisting our emotions and instead compassionately accept them. 2021-10-1130 min