Church of the City New York

Pastor Jon Tyson discusses the biblical mandate for creating and stewarding a culture that glorifies God. He emphasizes the importance of living out Jesus' good news outside of the church walls and explores the influence of laws, legal systems, and art on society. Tyson also delves into the power of storytelling in culture and sports, the role of sin in the world, and the impact of creation care, technology, and global issues. Additionally, he discusses the growing popularity of paganism and the brokenness of the world.

Pastor Keithen Schwahn explores the pessimism and passivity in the American church, focusing on reaching out to young people. He discusses the impact of secularism and emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in discipleship. The chapter also explores the story of Hezekiah and his transformation, and the power of one generation's repentance in creating opportunities for the next. Schwahn shares his vision to transform youth ministry and empower young people to carry God's authority.

In this podcast, Pastor Jon Tyson teaches on becoming fully trained as maturing disciples. He discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing spiritual deficits, filling the gaps in discipleship, and embracing continuous discipleship. The podcast also explores Acts chapter 6 and the challenges faced by the early church. It emphasizes the idea of permissionless ministry and bringing intensity and engagement to community groups.

Pastor Jon Tyson, speaker on intentional formation, discusses the importance of being intentional in our formation, the role of worship and obedience in drawing God's presence, the failure of the church to form people into the image of Jesus, the danger of focusing on doing church stuff without embodying Jesus' heart, the transformative power of the gospel, coping mechanisms and the beauty of Jesus, and the power of mercy and receiving God's compassion.

Ashley Anderson, a passionate pastor, delves into the crucial topic of identity formation in this discussion. She reflects on personal struggles with self-understanding through the biblical story of Jacob, emphasizing the transformative power of wrestling with God. Listeners are encouraged to confront false beliefs about themselves and explore their true identities. The conversation highlights the importance of grounding self-worth in divine truth while fostering connections through prayer and reflection, inviting everyone to embrace their God-given purpose.

The podcast discusses the importance of seeking God's presence, focusing on the Kingdom over worldly things, and being filled with His power for His Kingdom. Topics include the transformative impact of the Holy Spirit, parenting struggles, living a counter-formational lifestyle, and embracing God's presence for healing and renewal.

In place of this week's podcast we have a few special announcements from Pastor Jon.  We are looking for people to join our team! Visit church.nyc/staff to read descriptions and apply. Sanctuary is an original song, written within our community, and reflects the desire of our church to be a people who close the gap between knowing God and experiencing what He offers. Captured at a Break the Soil worship night earlier this year, Sanctuary (Live) is available now anywhere you stream music! We invite you to download, share, and listen to Sanctuary (Live) here, today. We would like to invite you to join us at the Altars Conference this upcoming January. For early bird pricing and more information you can visit altars.nyc. We hope you can join us this upcoming Sunday in person or online. All of our gathering information can be found at church.nyc/services. You can find all of this information and more at church.nyc.  

Pastor Sam Gibson teaches on the importance of pursuing the knowledge of God, explaining how having a proper view of God impacts our lives. He shares insights on prayer, being discipled by the beauty of Jesus, making room for revelation, and seeking God's guidance. The podcast also explores the gap between desire and pursuit and approaches prayer with a different perspective.

Jon Tyson, a pastor and speaker on living a life attentive to the presence of God, discusses the importance of cultivating awareness of God in every area of our lives. Topics include the challenge of staying present, the distractions of technology and secularism, and the story of Martha and Mary as it relates to living an attentive life.

Pastor Jon Tyson discusses the vision for Missional Discipleship and the importance of surrendering to Jesus. The podcast explores the journey of a disciple and the power of wholehearted discipleship. It also reflects on the potential for destructive discipleship and the need for new leaders in the church.