The NewCity Orlando All of Life Podcast

In this episode, Nate talks about the hardening of Pharaoh's heart with Pastoral Resident Ryan Gawrych. Exodus 4 is Ryan's sermon text this coming Sunday, and it introduces God's promise to harden Pharaoh's heart, which then plays out over the course of the next few chapters of the story. Nate and Ryan discuss what this phrase means and what it ultimately points to about God&ap...

In this episode, Nate asks Jonathan Duckett to explain what G45 is all about. G45 is the 4th and 5th ministry at NewCity and targets a crucial stage in childhood development and discipleship. Duckett explain what he does in leading G45 and some of the philosophy behind it all. He also gives an inside look at what the G45 events are like, and invites parents to consider checking out this upcoming m...

In this episode, Nate has the opportunity to have a wide ranging conversation with Andy Crouch. They begin with a distinction from Andy's most recent book, The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World .  Technology often promises expanded capabilities and reduced burdens, and yet also leads to restricted capabilities and enforced burdens. We find this most...

In this episode, Nate asks Theologian in Residence Michael Allen about the significance of Exodus 3. In particular, they talk about the way God reveals his name to Moses, which happens twice in the narrative. Once, it is a name of mystery, and once it is a name of mercy. Theologians have explored how this demonstrates God's ultimate transcendence, which actually  provides a way for him to be...

In this episode, Nate gives a quick preview of the upcoming Exodus Bible Study, noting how it is similar to a NewCity Community, but significantly different. He also gives a snapshot of what the first week will look like, as well as what to expect in the rest of the weeks ahead.

In this episode, Nate has the opportunity to ask Dr. Nicholas Reid some background questions about the book of Exodus. They discuss the big picture of ancient Near East culture, particularly Egypt, as well as how to understand archaeology and its relevance for our reading Exodus. Dr. Reid also helps set the story of Exodus in its broader biblical theological context. Dr. J. Nicholas Reid is Associ...

In this episode, Damein sits down with David & Bethany Goodman to hear part of their story and to discuss their work with Medical Campus Outreach, which will be one of NewCity's Commissioned Communities this fall.

In 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 NCS...

Nate and Ben discuss the second week of Walking with Jesus in Prayer.  Ben explains the structure of this past week and the next, as well as a last minute prayer that he used for an exercise. 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 can be accessed here .

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 Commun...

Nate 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 , an...

In 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,...

In this episode, Nate talked with Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt about the decision to change the name of the podcast to All of Life. Nate gives a brief history of the podcast, now in Season 4, and Ben explains the philosophy of ministry behind the name change. 

In 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. 

In this episode, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter interviews our new pastoral resident Ryan Gawrych. 

In 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 .

In 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 Highway To Paradise Olav Aundunssøn: I. Vows Olav Aundunssøn: II Providence Out of the Silent Planet Books by Friedrich Neitzsche Liberalism and Its Discontents The Matter with Things God With Us

In 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 Power 1776 Lincoln Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect The Science of Virtue Attachment Theory in Practice Hold on to Your Kids

In this episode, Nate Claiborne asks Benjamin Kandt about the vision for the 2022 Summer in the Psalms series. 

In 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.

In 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. 

In 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 impo...

In this episode, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter talks with Kelly Kapic about his book You're Only Human .  Dr. Kapic is Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College, where he has taught since 2001. 

In 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. 

In 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 &amp...