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The NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastWhy We Need Creeds with Michael AllenIn this episode, Nate Claiborne is joined by theologian-in-residence Dr. Michael Allen to explore the enduring value of Christian creeds, particularly the Nicene Creed. Together, they consider why creeds exist, what they accomplish, and how they serve both as summaries of the Christian faith and safeguards against theological error. Dr. Allen outlines three key functions of creeds: summarizing the vast narrative of Scripture, highlighting theological priorities, and drawing clear boundaries around unfaithful interpretations.Through examples from both the Old and New Testaments, they show that creedal formation is a deeply biblical impulse. From poetic declarations in the P...2025-04-1027 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 PodcastNew City Catechism Question 4 with Nate ClaiborneIn this episode, Nate Claiborne talks briefly about New City Catechism Question 4:How and why did God create us?God created us male and female in his own image to know him, love him, live with him, and glorify him. And it is right that we who were created by God should live to his glory.Nate highlights the connection between being made in God's image and our ability to glorify him, something we strive to do as a community of people, male and female, adults and children alike.2024-01-2510 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastNew City Catechism Question 3 with Nate ClaiborneIn this episode, Nate Claiborne discusses Question 3 from the New City Catechism:How many persons are there in God?There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory.Nate draws on Kevin DeYoung's insights, which you can find in the commentary on the app, to help grapple with the doctrine of the Trinity and its practical importance for us as Christians2024-01-1818 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastIntroduction to the M'Cheyne Bible Reading PlanIn this episode, Nate Claiborne explains more about the M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan that NewCity is doing in 2024. There are different ways to approach it for your Bible reading, and it is ultimately a tool for communion with God, not a project to complete and check off our to-do lists.You can find more info about the background of the plan here. The website that Nate mentions with the daily readings on it, as well as the devotional by D. A. Carson is accessible here. If you want a print version of Carson's devotional, you can find i...2024-01-0218 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastRomans 12-16 Preview with Dr. Michael AllenIn this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Theologian in Residence Dr. Michael Allen about the final part of Romans. Mike connects the end to the beginning and then Nate and Mike talk through some specific application points about the new way to be human in Romans 12-16.2023-03-0228 min
Common SensitivityDoes Money Make the Man or Woman?Mo, Nate, and friends catch up after the New Year, talking money in relationships, the expectations, and importance of balance.2023-02-211h 02The NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastLooking Ahead at Romans 9-11 with Dr. Michael AllenIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Theologian-in-Residence Dr. Michael Allen give an overview of Romans 9-11. Rather than an interruption in Paul's argument, these chapters answer a serious objection to all that Paul has said in Romans 1-8. Before he can move into the more practical matters of Romans 12-16, Paul deals with the question of the promises to Israel and how God's word has not failed.2023-02-0629 minCommon SensitivityParenthood UnpluggedMo & Nate talk National Month of Gratitude, RIP to Takeoff from the Migos and unpack some of the challenges she is experiencing with her man child who has recently turned 18.2023-02-031h 09The NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastA Review of Romans 1-8 with Dr. Michael AllenIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Theologian-in-Residence Dr. Michael Allen provide a recap of Romans 1-8 to prepare for going back to Romans this coming Sunday. Mike gives several historical examples of how Romans was received and impacted key figures in church history. Then, Mike and Nate talk through the structure and highlights of Romans 1-8, ending with the question of why Paul seems to take a detour in 9-11 to talk about the fate of Israel. You can find out why in next week's episode, which will give a preview of Romans 9-11.2023-02-0228 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFollowing Jesus in Soul Care PreviewIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Director of Care Sara Nixon discuss the upcoming learning community, Following Jesus in Soul Care. Sara explains how it is similar yet different from previous learning communities, as well the unique subject matter of this particular opportunity. She also explains the vulnerable nature of a learning community like this, and how it might not be for everyone, given their current season of life. For those who are in a place to learn and practice the skills of listening to God, self, and others well, this learning community is for you.To...2023-01-1923 minCommon SensitivityToxic is TrendingMo & Nate discuss toxic patterns, accountability, and self-awareness.2023-01-1750 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastA Conversation on Reading Genesis WellIn this episode, a repost from a couple of years ago, Damein Schitter, Benjamin Kandt, and Nate Claiborne discuss how to read Genesis well.As we start a new reading plan at NewCity Orlando, we want to provide conversations from our leaders about reading Scripture well together.You can start our new reading plan by downloading the Read Scripture App.For more resources, we would recommend both Reading Genesis Well and Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary both by C. John Collins. Likewise, Redeeming Science and Interpreting Eden both by Vern...2023-01-1048 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastNewCity Next Staffing Update from Damein SchitterIn this episode, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter gives an update on one of the goals laid out in NewCity Next (you can listen to that here). Since August, several new staff members have been hired, or had their existing role expanded and modified. Damein asks each of the following staff members to tell a little about themselves, what their new role is, and what they are excited about:Kelley Wilson (Executive Director of Staff & Strategic Planning)Jason Dunn (Executive Director of Congregational Care)Sara Nixon (Director of Care)Grace Crosby (Ministry Assistant)Nate Claiborne (Director of Ministry Operations)2022-12-1251 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastBackground on Letter to the Exiles | Jeremiah 29In this episode, Nate Claiborne gives some background details on Jeremiah 29, including context for the famous v. 11 ("For I know the plans I have for you..."). He also gives a big picture overview of Israel's story leading up to exile, and then looks ahead to how the upcoming series at NewCity will use what was true then to speak to what is true now.For other episodes on Jeremiah, you can listen to these:Book Overview (Season 2, Episode 41)Jeremiah's Call (Season 2, Episode 42)Resources on Jeremiah (Season 2, Episode 44)2022-08-0315 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastOur New Pastoral Residency ProgramIn this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Senior Pastor Damein Schitter about our new pastoral residency program at NewCity. Damein explains the vision for the program, briefly what it will involve for our new resident Ryan Gawrych, and how it fits into our overall mission and vision at NewCity.For more information about Made to Flourish, you can visit their website.2022-06-2126 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastSummer Reading: Michael AllenIn this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Theologian in Residence Michael Allen what he's planning to read this summer.Here are the books Mike mentioned:The Lincoln HighwayTo ParadiseOlav Aundunssøn: I. VowsOlav Aundunssøn: II ProvidenceOut of the Silent PlanetBooks by Friedrich NeitzscheLiberalism and Its DiscontentsThe Matter with ThingsGod With Us2022-06-1619 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastSummer Reading: Damein SchitterIn this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Senior Pastor Damein Schitter about what he's reading this summer. Here are the books he mentioned:Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power1776LincolnSocial: Why Our Brains Are Wired to ConnectThe Science of VirtueAttachment Theory in PracticeHold on to Your Kids2022-06-1412 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastSummer in the Psalms PreviewIn this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Benjamin Kandt about the vision for the 2022 Summer in the Psalms series. 2022-06-0217 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastRomans Bible Study Preview | Romans 8:31-39In this episode, Nate Claiborne gives a recap of the discussion last Sunday in Romans Bible Study, and follows that with a brief preview of what we'll discuss this coming Sunday from Romans 8:31-39.2022-05-2312 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastRomans Bible Study Preview | Romans 8:18-30In this episode, Nate Claiborne gives a recap of the discussion last Sunday in Romans Bible Study, and follows that with a brief preview of what we'll discuss this coming Sunday from Romans 8:18-30. 2022-05-1811 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastYou're Only Human PreviewIn this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Theologian in Residence Michael Allen about an important new book, You're Only Human by Kelly Kapic. As the subtitle suggests, it is about our limits as human creatures actually reflects God's design, and that's good news. Nate and Mike discuss the big picture of what the book is about, as well as some cultural considerations that make it an important read, especially as we wrap up our series in Romans about a new way of being human.If you choose to read the book with us this summer, you can access...2022-05-1637 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastRomans Bible Study Preview | Romans 8:1-17In this episode, Nate Claiborne gives a recap of the discussion last Sunday in Romans Bible Study, and follows that with a brief preview of what we'll discuss this coming Sunday from Romans 8:1-17. 2022-05-1214 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastRomans and The Order of RedemptionIn this episode, Nate Claiborne continues his discussion with Theologian in Residence Michael Allen about redemption in Romans. This time, they tease out how Paul explains the order of redemption (Rom. 8:29-30) and how that helps us understand how redemption is both accomplished and applied.For an excellent short resource on the topic, we recommend John Murray's Redemption: Accomplished & Applied.2022-05-0930 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastRomans and The History of RedemptionIn this episode, Nate Claiborne begins a discussion with Theologian in Residence Michael Allen about redemption in Romans. Here, the focus is on the history of redemption, or how God has been at work in saving people throughout the Old Testament and how Paul references these stories in Romans.2022-05-0226 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastRomans Bible Study Recap: Romans 5:12-21In this episode, Nate Claiborne recaps the last Romans Bible study, with a special emphasis on the scientific issues raised around Adam being a historical person.To get the handout from William Lane Craig's book, or to discuss more of the issues, reach out to Nate via e-mail (nclaiborne@newcityorlando.com)2022-04-1318 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastTenebrae Preview with Joshua KesslerIn this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Director of Music & Liturgy Joshua Kessler to unpack the significance of NewCity's Tenebrae service, which is this Thursday @ 6:30. He explains the importance of lament and how leaning into it well expands our capacity for the joy that comes in praise.You can listen to the sermon Jonathan Duckett preached here.2022-04-1123 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastRomans Bible Study Preview | Romans 5:12-21In this episode, Nate Claiborne gives a recap of the discussion last Sunday in Romans Bible Study, and follows that with a brief preview of what we'll discuss this coming Sunday from Romans 5:12-21. 2022-04-0614 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastRomans Bible Study Preview | Romans 5:1-11In this episode, Nate Claiborne gives a recap of the discussion last Sunday in Romans Bible Study, which was mostly from Genesis 12, 15, & 17, and follows that with a brief preview of what we'll discuss this coming Sunday from Romans 5:1-11.2022-03-2921 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 min
NewCity 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 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastIdolatry, Sexuality, and Wrath | A Deeper Look at Romans 1:18-32In this episode, Nate Claiborne and Theologian in Residence Michael Allen work through Romans 1:18-32, paying close attention to how God's wrath is revealed, and the "handing over" and "exchange" language in the passage. The article Mike mentions can be found here, and his book can be found on Amazon.2022-02-1643 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 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastA Conversation with Matt LaPine on The Logic of the BodyIn this episode, Nate Claiborne sits down with Matthew LaPine, author of The Logic of the Body to discuss some of the chapters of his book. An earlier chapter outlines a view of our emotions called emotional voluntarism, which while common, is not a helpful way of construing our emotional life. LaPine's book does some theological retrieval to bring wisdom from earlier theologians into the present in order to offer a more holistic account of our emotional life as embodied creatures. He then illustrates this with a closer look at Matthew 6 and the command to not be anxious. 2021-12-0637 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 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 into Suffering: The Cruciform LifeIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt give some bonus material from the Following Jesus with Anxiety learning community at NewCity. While it functions as a stand-alone episode, it is the beginning of a conversation of the theological dimensions to not just dealing with anxiety, but dealing with life in a fallen world with fallen people. The pattern of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection is not just a doctrine to be believed, but is a pattern that we participate in as we grow in Christ2021-10-0626 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 | Scripture Before ScreensIn this second sermon in our new series, Revisiting Our Common Rhythm, Director of Students and Education Nate Claiborne preaches from 2 Timothy 3:14-17. He encourages us to abide in God's Word in order to be wise, submit in order to be equipped, and return to our first love through communing with God through his Word.2021-07-1237 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Ephesians ResourcesIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne asks Dr. Mike Allen about resources for Ephesians. They also discuss the place of commentaries in Bible study, with some examples of differing ways to read them. Then, Nate asks Mike and his recently published commentary on Ephesians, what went into writing it, and how he hopes it will enrich readers understanding of Paul's letter.Resources mentioned:Calvin's Ephesians commentary (read for free here)A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament (collected chapters by RTS profs)The Story Retold: A Biblical Theological Introduction to the...2021-06-0316 min
Jubilee Freedom & ShalomE32 "Is There Enough To Be Generous? Pt.1 "Bible Project Podcast Episodes 149-153 Bible Project Story: God and Money The Bible Project's Video on Generosity “MOST of the ugliness in the human narrative comes from a distorted quest to possess beauty. COVETING begins with appreciating blessings: MURDER begins with a hunger for justice. LUST begins with a recognition of beauty. GLUTTONY begins when our enjoyment of the delectable gifts of GOD starts to consume us. IDOLATRY begins when our seeing a reflection of God in something beautiful leads to our thinking that the beautiful image bearer is worthy of WORSHIP.”― Shane Claibor...2021-05-261h 02The NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastPracticing the Common Rhythm: FeastingIn this episode of Practicing the Common Rhythm, Nate Claiborne asks Benjamin Kandt to explain the why, what, and how of feasting. Feasting is a weekly practice of NewCity's Common Rhythm that shares a meal with and for other people. There are a variety of ways one could approach this habit, and Nate and Ben walk us through the meaning and method of feasting.2021-05-2519 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Galatians ResourcesIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne offers some suggested resources for Galatians. You can listen to the previous full introduction to Galatians here.Resources mentioned:The Message of Galatians by John StottPaul and The Power of Grace by John Barclay2021-05-2009 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastWhy is NCSC?Nate Claiborne and Jonathan Duckett continue a mini-series on the objectives and aims of NewCity's Student Community (NCSC). In this episode, they discuss some of the philosophy of ministry that goes into NCSC. It is intentionally more like a large community group than a church service. Because of that, it is not geared toward coming to passively observe or consume. Rather, it is an invitation to know and to be known by other students, as well as adult leader who are deeply invested in coming alongside parents in the mission of discipleship.2021-05-1024 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: 2 Corinthians ResourcesIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne gives some advice on resources for navigating 2 Corinthians. When making sense of a book of the Bible, it is best to start by reading different translations, then consulting either a study Bible or a Bible commentary. The latter come in different shapes and sizes and depending on how many questions you have, you may need more than 1 commentary on a particular book of the Bible.A new type of resource mentioned in this episode is a single volume New Testament introduction. These types of resources give...2021-05-0510 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastWho is NCSC?Nate Claiborne and Jonathan Duckett continue a mini-series on the objectives and aims of NewCity's Student Community (NCSC). In this episode, they give some of their background as staff members leading NCSC. Both Nate and Jonathan graduated from Word of Life Bible Institute before completing their undergrad at Liberty University. Nate continued on with his studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, where he graduated in 2011 with a Master of Theology (Th.M). Duckett is graduating later this month from Reformed Theological Seminary with his Master of Divinity (M.Div) and continue his studies this summer as he starts the MAC P...2021-05-0327 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Resources on JeremiahIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne gives some advice on resources for understanding Jeremiah. When making sense of a book of the Bible, it is best to start by reading different translations, then consulting either a study Bible or a Bible commentary. The latter come in different shapes and sizes and depending on how many questions you have, you may need more than 1 commentary on a particular book of the Bible.The following resources are mentioned in this episode:Robert Alter's translationThe Art of Bible Translation by Robert AlterJeremiah for Everyone...2021-04-2814 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastWhat is NCSC?Nate Claiborne and Jonathan Duckett begin a mini-series on the objectives and aims of NewCity's Student Community (NCSC). In this episode, they discuss the general nature of Student Community at NewCity, how it is and isn't like a normal youth group, and a bit of why that's the case. In upcoming episodes, we will discuss our background as leaders and get into more of the details of the philosophy of ministry for students at NewCity Orlando.2021-04-2715 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Jeremiah 1In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne talks with Dr. Mike Allen about Jeremiah's call (Jer. 1:4-10). In it, we see echoes of Moses' call back in Exodus. Jeremiah is slow to speak, but the Lord assures him that his Word will be with him. Nate and Mike discuss how this can inform our understanding of the church's prophetic voice today, as well as how we might be shaped through reading Jeremiah over the next several months.2021-04-2221 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: JeremiahIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Joshua Kessler discuss the book of Jeremiah. While many of the big themes are similar to other prophetic books like Isaiah and Ezekiel, Jeremiah introduces the idea of a new covenant, gives us more insight into the life of a prophet, and begins developing the theme of spiritual adultery to shock Israel into repentance and returning to the covenant.For other resources, the chapter on Jeremiah in A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised is helpful for understanding the structure and themes...2021-04-2028 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Psalm 119In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss the importance of Psalm 119 in the Christian life. Ben gives a case for an exilic background to the Psalm (suggesting Daniel might be the author), and also explains how this helps connect the Psalm to our current context.2021-04-0729 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Meditating and Singing the PsalmsIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne asks Benjamin Kandt about his experience at the Theopolis Institute Psalms Intensive last week.You can see more info on the conference here: https://theopolisinstitute.com/courses/the-psalms/2021-03-2224 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: 2 Corinthians 3In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Dr. Michael Allen discuss the Old Testament background of 2 Corinthians 3, particularly verses 6-18. Mike draws attention to the significance of Jeremiah 31, as well as Matthew 17 to help make sense of what is new about the New Covenant, as well as how we should understand the new in relation to the old.2021-03-0132 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Luke 24In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss the importance of Luke 24. Ben introduces the idea of reading all of Scripture through the lens of "Messiah" and "Mission." Nate brings up the concept of dual authorship to explain how the human authors of Scripture do not determine the ultimate meaning of a passage, but the original meaning is not just discarded when one reads a passage in its Christological context.2021-02-0820 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: IsaiahIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Jonathan Duckett discuss the book of Isaiah. Sometimes referred to as the "5th Gospel" Isaiah is an introduction to the prophetic literature and a case study in making sense of double fulfillments in poetic prophecy. For more resources, the chapter on Isaiah in A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised is helpful for understanding the structure of the book. An accessible commentary on Isaiah is John Oswalt's in the NIV Application Commentary series. also useful is Alec Motyer's volume in the Tyndale...2021-01-1835 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Song of Songs in HistoryIn this episode, Nate Claiborne talks with Dr. Mike Allen about the history of interpretation of Song of Songs. While our modern impulse might be to reserve Song of Songs for teaching on sex and marriage, most Christians have treated it as primarily about hour relationship with God. Dr. Allen explains why this is the case and traces early Jewish and Christian readings up through the Puritans. He helps us to see how some of the more awkward parts for modern people (e.g. the physical descriptions the lovers have for each other) are actually a way that we c...2021-01-1326 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Song of Songs 2-3In this episode, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss reading Song of Songs devotionally. Ben highlights some of his journal entries from Song of Songs 2 & 3. If you missed the introduction to Song of Songs, you can listen to that episode here.The translation by Robert Alter that Ben mentioned (and that we will keep referencing) is available either in his 3 volume Old Testament set, or as part of his Strong as Death is Love, which includes Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel. Nate would recommend interested readers check out Iain Duguid's commentary on Song of Songs w...2021-01-1114 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Song of SongsIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Josh Kessler discuss Song of Solomon, or Song of Songs. On the one hand, it ancient Hebrew love poetry. On the other hand, it is part of Scripture and should be read in light of Christ. Doing this well will require attentive readers to read it both in its ancient context and its ultimate Christian context as well.As always, the chapter on Song of Songs in A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised is helpful for understanding the structure of the book. Two commentaries by Iain Duguid...2021-01-0623 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: The 5 C'sIn this episode, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss the 5 C's of habit building:CalendarCommunityCoachingComfortable with failureCore of LoveWhile we apply these to building a Bible reading habit, they can be applied to any habit. These C's also intersect with the P's from last episode.2021-01-0419 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Make a PlanIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss their differing approaches to morning Bible reading. Though some logistics are different, they both share that a plan, a place, and a process are all important. Toward the end, Ben shares his approach to journaling prior to reading that helps him read more devotionally.If you're new to this podcast or haven't seen CBR before, here is the plan we are discussing: https://www.thecbrjournal.com/todaysreadingThe book that Nate mentioned, which helps work through the M'Cheyne plan (twice...2020-12-2127 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read The Bible: EcclesiastesIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Joshua Kessler discuss the authorship, context, structure, and interpretation of the book of Ecclesiastes.For additional resources, the chapter on Ecclesiastes in A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised is helpful for understanding the structure of the book. An accessible commentary on Job is John Walton’s volume in the NIV Application Commentary series. Also useful is Craig Bartholomew's volume in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms series. There are actually two Bible Project videos on Job. The fi...2020-12-1427 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Matthew 9In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss Jesus' quotation of Hosea 6:6 that appears in Matthew 9 and 12. This leads them to focus on the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, and how that helps us understand how the Old Testament might apply today.This is the article that Ben referenced: https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/the-crisis-of-christian-celebrity2020-12-0724 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Matthew 6In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss how to look for repetitions in Scripture. In the Sermon on the Mount, they point out the line by line repetitions in the Beatitudes, the law by law repetitions that follow, and then Ben explains how a repeated phrase unlocked Matthew 6 for him. As a bonus, Nate explains how the key verse from Ben's analysis also explains the point of the Harry Potter franchise.2020-11-3016 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Matthew 1-2In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt use Matthew 1-2 to explain the difference between citations and allusions. Using the genealogy of Matthew 1, they discuss the surface level allusions. Then, using the story in Matthew 2, they discuss the story level allusions that connect Jesus to Israel.2020-11-2319 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Using Typology for ApplicationIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt continue the discussion from last week's episode on typology. They also reference the episode on Job 38 where "triperspectivalism" was introduced. Using James 5 as a starting point, they then discuss how looking for patterns in the characters of Scripture, in this case Joseph and Daniel, can help us understanding how their stories might apply to us today.2020-11-1615 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: ProverbsIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Jonathan Duckett discuss the authorship, context, structure, and interpretation of the book of Proverbs.For additional resources, the chapter on Proverbs in A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised is helpful for understanding the structure of the book. An accessible commentary on Proverbs is Tremper Longman’s volume in the Story of God Bible Commentary series. In addition, there are actually two Bible Project videos on Proverbs. The first is like the others we’ve recommended: https://youtu.be/AzmYV8GNAIM. The other...2020-11-1128 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: What is Typology?In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss "typology" as a strategy for reading Scripture. Using Hebrews as a starting point, they explore the nature of the "pattern" mentioned in Hebrews 8:5 and how looking for patterns throughout Scripture helps us see the message more clearly.The resource mentioned is Mitchell Chase's book 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory, which we would highly recommend.2020-11-0910 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Job 42In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss Job 42. Ben explains how the structure of repentance, reconciliation, restoration makes sense of the book's conclusion. You can listen to the previous episode here. Interested listeners may also want to revisit the Introduction to Job episode where we discuss other elements from the book's conclusion (i.e. Leviathan and Behemoth).2020-11-0221 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Job 38In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss Job 38. Along the way, Ben introduces triperspectivalism as a tool for making sense of texts from different perspectives or different levels. They also discuss the problem of evil and how God's answer to Job that begins in chapter 38 relates to the issue. Next episode will finish the discussion of the end of the book of Job.2020-10-2617 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: 1 Peter 1-2In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss how to use the cross references in your Bible using 1 Peter 1-2 as a quick case study. 2020-10-1918 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Mark 14:51-52In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Benjamin Kandt challenges Nate Claiborne to preach the gospel from Mark 14:51-52, which he does by looking back to the OT and ahead to Mark 16 (and with an assist from a JETS article). At the end, there is brief discussion of the longer ending of Mark, why it’s probably not original and why it’s still in our Bibles.2020-10-1215 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Mark 6In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt talk about a familiar story in Mark 6. Ben recounts how the wording of a single phrase led him to do a quick word search, which led to some meditation, which then led to a discovery.2020-10-0517 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Job 13, Mark 1Each week in How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Benjamin Kandt discuss and model faithful Christian reading of the Old and New Testaments. The chapters chosen come from the previous week's reading in CBR.In this episode, we discuss Job 13 and Mark 1. In Job 13, we note how important it is to pay attention to the range of emotions Job displays. We also note that his request to make his case before God is granted, but not in the way he anticipated. In Mark 1, we see that a curious choice of verbs ("torn") helps unlock Mark's...2020-09-2815 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Abraham's StoryIn this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne and Mike Allen give context and background for Abraham's story in Genesis. After that, they discuss how the New Testament authors incorporate it in their writings. In Romans 4, Galatians 3, Hebrews 11, and James 2. As we prepare for our upcoming sermon series at NewCity, Blessed to Be a Blessing, we see the New Testament writers drawing on Abraham's story for a variety of pastoral purposes. 2020-09-2339 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Job 9, Revelation 21-22In this episode of the How to Read the Bible, Benjamin Kandt and Nate Claiborne discuss highlights from last week's CBR readings. We are working our way through Job and just finished RevelationHere, we discuss Job's request for a mediator in Job 9, as well as what future awaits us as described in Revelation 21-22. Interested listeners should consult our Introduction podcast for Revelation, as well the one for Job.Next week, we will talk about chapters in The Gospel of Mark and the next section in the book of Job.2020-09-2110 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Revelation 12In this episode of a new series, Benjamin Kandt and Nate Claiborne discuss highlights from last week's CBR readings. We are working our way through Job and almost done with Revelation.Here, we discuss the connection between Revelation 12 and the early chapters of Job. Interested listeners should consult our Introduction podcast for Revelation, as well the one for Job that we mention in the episode.Next week, we will talk about chapters from the end of Revelation and the next section in the book of Job.2020-09-1411 minJubilee Freedom & ShalomE4 "Jubilee, Sevens, & Sabbath Part 2"In this episode Daniel and Nate finish a conversation about the concept of Sabbath, Holy Sevens, the Sabbath and Release years, and the Mega-Sabbath; "The Year of Jubilee" or "The Year of the Lord's Favor" and how it applied to the nation of Israel, Jesus of Nazareth, and the Church. What would jubilee style world domination look like?"Jesus for President" by Shane Claiborne talks about the political nature of the Jesus MovementThe 7 more demons and the empty house parable:Matthew 12:43-45Luke 11:24-26Permaculture: the development of agricultural ecosystems...2020-05-0451 min
Everyone Has A Story: Casual Conversations With NateShane Claiborne: Author, Speaker, Activist and Ordinary RadicalShane Claiborne was nice enough to call into the dungeon to have a conversation. Shane is an author, speaker, and activist. He is also the leader of Red Letter Christians. Shane and I talk about growing in Tennessee, how he came about starting a community in Philadelphia, working withe Mother Teresa and much more. Find out more about Shanehttp://www.shaneclaiborne.com/Find out more about Red Letter Christianshttps://www.redletterchristians.org/Connect with ShaneTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShaneClaiborneFacebook: https://www.facebook...2020-04-2758 min