In this episode, Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt and Pastoral Resident Ryan Gawrych spend time breaking down the definition of circles in order to better understand what a circle “is” and “is not.” This is the first of a mini-series on Circles, designed to give an inside look at how we anticipate Circles will flourish at NewCity this spring.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In this episode, Benjamin Kandt and Sara Nixon fill Nate in on how the second week of Following Jesus in Soul Care went. The night began with special guest Dr. David Puder teaching on psychodynamic listening. Nate, Ben, and Sara discuss some of the takeaways and applications of it, as well as more general insight into the work that the triads at the learning community are doing.For the bonus content promised at the end of the episode, following these links:Dr. David Puder's PodcastFeelings WheelInception SceneHeart Skills

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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 RSVP in order attend, you can follow this linkTo go back and listen to the podcast Nate mentions about integrating psychology and theology, follow this link.

In 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 Poythress are useful for wrestling with issues related to the early chapters of Genesis.For reading the book of Genesis as a whole well, we would recommend the commentaries by Derek Kidner and Bruce Waltke. Also helpful are the commentaries by Tremper Longman and John Walton. However, readers may find some of their views on the early chapters at odds with traditional interpretations.