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NewCity 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 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 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 04NewCity 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 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 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 SermonsVision Series | Imagine People Who Have a FatherSenior Pastor Damein Schitter begins our fall Vision series, centered on the Lord's Prayer. At NewCity our vision is to see the Father answer the Lord's Prayer. With this, we might ask, how does understanding the Lord's Prayer transform our daily life? The Lord's Prayer is not just a grand vision but also a practical guide for our daily walk, aligning with NewCity's mission to form and send disciple-makers.Pastor Damein digs into the profound concept of knowing God as our Father and the unique relationship we have with Him through adoption. Drawing insights from J.I...2024-08-0542 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 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 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastThe Path to Ordination and the Road Ahead with Jason DunnIn this episode (our 200th!), Nate has a chance to talk with Jason Dunn, NewCity's Executive Director of Congregational Care, and soon to be Associate Pastor. Jason has been at NewCity since 2009, became a Ruling Elder several years ago, and is now accepting a call to the Associate Pastor position. He currently splits his time between overseeing Family Ministries, Congregational Care, and Kingdom Partnerships. 2024-02-1920 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFinding Pastoral Care and Support at NewCity with Sara NixonIn this episode, Nate asks Sara Nixon, the Director of Care at New City, to give an update on how the care process works at NewCity. The conversation sheds light on the recent shifts our pastoral care structure has undergone. With a newly adopted model, our pastoral team is equipped to guide members through the trials of suffering, sin, and sorrow. Moreover, the upcoming rollout of Collectives will ensure that no one is forgotten, with elders overseeing care for members within their zip code. You can connect with Sara by e-mail (snixon@newcityorlando.com) or by visiting t...2023-11-1422 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFall 2023 Communities at NewCityWith fall (or at least Florida fall) around the corner, we're gearing up for the kickoff of Communities at NewCity. After re-launching last fall, we've seen significant growth in the number of Communities, as well as the first signs of multiplication. In this episode, Nate asks Ryan and Kenny, who direct Communities at NewCity, about the vision for Communities, as well as some insights into the new Communities that are available this fall. You can find more information about all of them by downloading the Church Center app and finding NewCity on there.2023-08-2924 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastNew Pastoral Resident: Kenny DychesIn this episode, Nate interviews NewCity's newest pastoral resident Kenny Dyches. Kenny and his wife Lauren have been at NewCity for several years, but Kenny just starting his church planting residency back in June. You can get to know him more here, and hear about how he is following the Lord's leading in this next season of life.2023-08-1722 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastFaith, Leadership, and Growth: An Interview with Pastoral Resident Kenny DychesEver wondered how a church operates behind the scenes and prepares for its future growth? Then buckle up for our riveting chat with Kenny Dyches, the new pastoral resident at New City. Kenny, known for his leadership of the college ministry, Destino, opens up about his faith journey and the process of his ordination in the PCA. He shares his passion for bridging cultural differences, particularly within the Hispanic community, reflecting NewCity's vision of inclusivity. We get into the intricacies of contextualizing faith while respecting diverse backgrounds, a delicate yet significant aspect of his mission.The conversation...2023-08-1722 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 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 PodcastA Core Community for Students: NCSC RelaunchIn this episode, Nate asks Jonathan Duckett about the relaunch of NewCity Student Community (NCSC). Duckett talks about the current state of NCSC and how it fits into NewCity's larger launch of Core Communities this fall.Back in Season 2, Nate and Duckett did a 3 part series on the philosophy of ministry of NCSC and you can listen to those episodes here:What is NCSC?Who is NCSC?Why is NCSC?2022-08-1718 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastWhat Are NewCity Communities?Ben and Ryan discuss the nature of NewCity Communities, which are people following Jesus together with a common purpose, pattern, and practices. At NewCity, there are three types of Communities:Core Communities follow Jesus together by making disciples in Circles and practicing the Common Rhythm in community.Commissioned Communities follow Jesus together toward a kingdom-purpose.Learning Communities follow Jesus together to deepen their discipleship in a high rigor, high reward environment.You can learn more about Communities by downloading the Church Center app for NewCity here.2022-08-0937 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastWalking with Jesus in Prayer Week OneNate and Ben discuss the first week of Walking with Jesus in Prayer. Ben explains what learning communities are at NewCity, as well as some of the big picture details about this one in particular. The Learning Community is following Paul Miller's book A Praying Life and culminates in a conference on A Praying Church. The poem Ben mentions, along with some commentary is available here, and you can take the assessment he mentions here.2022-08-0818 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 PodcastA Conversation with Aaron AngstromIn this episode, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter asks longtime Executive Director Aaron Angstrom about his "holy disruption" and how it led to his upcoming transition from staff at NewCity to working with Auxilio. They reminisce about Aaron's time at NewCity and look forward in hope to the road that lies ahead for Aaron and the Angstroms. 2022-07-2532 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 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 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastBaptism and The Christian Life (Part 5)In this episode, Dr. Scott Swain teaches on baptism and the Christian life. It is the final installment in a series of episodes that were recorded at a Christian Education & Equipping Event hosted by NewCity in November of 2018.Dr. Swain is President and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando.2022-04-2726 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastBaptism and The Christian Life (Part 4)In this episode, Dr. Scott Swain teaches on baptism and the Christian life. It is the fourth installment in a series of episodes that were recorded at a Christian Education & Equipping Event hosted by NewCity in November of 2018.Dr. Swain is President and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando.2022-04-251h 10The NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastBaptism and The Christian Life (Part 3)In this episode, Dr. Scott Swain teaches on baptism and the Christian life. It is the third installment in a series of episodes that were recorded at a Christian Education & Equipping Event hosted by NewCity in November of 2018.Dr. Swain is President and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando.2022-04-2255 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastBaptism and The Christian Life (Part 2)In this episode, Dr. Scott Swain teaches on baptism and the Christian life. It is the second installment in a series of episodes that were recorded at a Christian Education & Equipping Event hosted by NewCity in November of 2018.Dr. Swain is President and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando.2022-04-201h 08The NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastBaptism and The Christian Life (Part 1)In this episode, Dr. Scott Swain teaches on baptism and the Christian life. It is the first installment in a series of episodes that were recorded at a Christian Education & Equipping Event hosted by NewCity in November of 2018.Dr. Swain is President and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando.2022-04-191h 00The 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 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 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastNewCity NEXTOn Sunday, March 27th, NewCity held a morning of celebration and anticipation called NewCity NEXT, where we rejoiced for everything the Lord has done at NewCity and heard updates from our pastors and leaders on what is next for NewCity in the months and years to come.2022-03-3052 minNewCity Orlando SermonsRomans: A New Way to Be Human | Romans 4:3-5; 23-25Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Romans series preaching on select verse from Romans 4. The podcast episode mentioned, which goes into greater detail on Romans 4, can be found here.NOTE: More information about why this sermon was shorter can be found in the NewCity app, which you can access by downloading Church Center.2022-03-2717 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 minNewCity Orlando SermonsRomans: A New Way to Be Human | Romans 1:1-7In the first episode of NewCity's Roman series, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter introduces the book from Romans 1:1-7.2022-02-0634 minNewCity Orlando SermonsAdvent: "The Son of Man Came..." | Mark 10:35-45In the final sermon in our advent series at NewCity Orlando, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Mark 10:35-45. The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many. In his example, we see that the greatness that we desires is found not in status, but in service. 2021-12-1937 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..." | John 20:17-22Senior Pastor Damein Schitter begins NewCity's Advent series, "The Son of Man Came.." with a sermon from John 20:17-22. Jesus came to us, sent with the Spirit, and invites us into his mission and his method. By attending to this scene after his resurrection, we are better attuned to understand his incarnation.2021-11-2928 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 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 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 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 minThe 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 PodcastPracticing the Common Rhythm: Joshua KesslerIn this episode of Practicing the Common Rhythm, Pastor Benjamin Kandt interviews Director of Music & Liturgy Joshua Kessler on how he practices the Common Rhythm. He asks the following questions:How do you practice the Common Rhythm?Which practice has been the most challenging?Which practice has added the most value to your life?We are hoping to continue this series with other staff members, as well as members of NewCity. We hope to equip and encourage you in your own practice of the common rhythm by seeing what it looks for other people who are integrating...2021-05-1724 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 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 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 PodcastPracticing the Common Rhythm: Jonathan DuckettIn this new series on the Equip Podcast, Pastor Benjamin Kandt interviews Pastoral Intern Jonathan Duckett on how he practices the Common Rhythm. He asks the following questions:How do you practice the Common Rhythm?Which practice has been the most challenging?Which practice has added the most value to your life?We are hoping to continue this series with other staff members, as well as members of NewCity. We hope to equip and encourage you in your own practice of the common rhythm by seeing what it looks for other people who are integrating it into...2021-04-1223 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastPracticing the Common Rhythm: Benjamin KandtIn this new series on the Equip Podcast, Pastor Damein Schitter interviews Pastor Benjamin Kandt on how he practices the Common Rhythm. He asks the following questions:How do you practice the Common Rhythm?Which practice has been the most challenging?Which practice has added the most value to your life?We are hoping to continue this series with other staff members, as well as members of NewCity to equip and encourage you in your own 2021-03-2918 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastA Conversation on Deacons with Dr. Greg PerryIn this episode of the Equip Podcast, Dr. Greg Perry joins Senior Pastor Damein Schitter, and Lead Deacon, Aaron Angstrom, to discuss the vital role of the office of deacon in the church. The call of deacons is to show the gospel by meeting spiritual needs through physical means. NewCity is in the process of nominating, training, and ordaining deacons and Dr. Perry helps cast a vision for the role of deacons at NewCity.2021-02-1146 minNewCity Orlando SermonsNewCity Common Rhythm: Philippians 3:7-17 | Intention2021-02-0144 minNewCity Orlando SermonsNewCity Common Rhythm | The 5 C'sBenjamin Kandt recommends the following resource for further in-depth reading on the philosophy and drive behind the creation of the 5 C's:https://smile.amazon.com/Common-Rule-Habits-Purpose-Distraction/dp/08308456072021-01-2537 minNewCity Orlando SermonsNewCity Common Rhythm: Romans 12:1-2 | Resist and Embrace2021-01-1943 minNewCity Orlando SermonsNewCity Common Rhythm: 1 John 4:7-13 | Love God, Love Neighbor2021-01-1147 minThe NewCity Orlando All of Life PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Michael AllenIn this episode of The Equip, Damein Schitter introduces Dr. Michael Allen as our Theologian in Residence at NewCity Orlando. Listeners can learn more about Dr. Allen's background and connection to NewCity, as well as how his role as Theologian in Residence will unfold.2020-10-1444 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 PodcastDr. Tim Keller Interview | Whole-life Discipleship in Our Current CultureRecently, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Tim Keller. Many of you will know of Tim as the founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. He is also the author of numerous best selling books, and certainly one of the best preachers in our generation. In this episode, we discussed NewCity's vision and mission, as well as the obstacles and opportunities of whole-life disciple in our current culture.2020-03-1232 minNewCity Orlando SermonsNewCity Orlando Fall Vision Series - Week 2 of 2 - Jeremiah 29:4-7, 11-132019-08-1339 min