Church of the City New York
Jon Tyson
Welcome to the Church of the City Podcast.
Church of the City New York is a church community passionate about making disciples who "practice the way of Jesus together for the renewal of the city." We believe in the authority and power of the scriptures to shape our communal life and practice, as we seek to teach God's word with clarity and conviction.
Most of the teaching in our community is done by Pastor Jon Tyson and our teaching team. We have both morning and evening services and meet in the heart of Manhattan.
For more information visit: churchofthecitynyc.com
Church of the City New York is a church community passionate about making disciples who "practice the way of Jesus together for the renewal of the city." We believe in the authority and power of the scriptures to shape our communal life and practice, as we seek to teach God's word with clarity and conviction.
Most of the teaching in our community is done by Pastor Jon Tyson and our teaching team. We have both morning and evening services and meet in the heart of Manhattan.
For more information visit: churchofthecitynyc.com
Episodes
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Aug 7, 2018 • 52min
Teach Us To Pray - Week 7 - The Art of Contemplation
Exploring the importance of being seen in contemplative prayer, human longing for connection, longing to be seen by God, contemplation leading to transformation, and a guided meditation on experiencing God's presence.
Jul 31, 2018 • 57min
Teach Us To Pray - Week 6 - Prayer Of Relinquishment
Explore the transformative journey of prayer that leads to relinquishing personal desires for God's will. Discover the importance of meaningful relationships and how prayer reshapes aspirations. Hear inspiring stories of individuals whose lives changed through acts of service fueled by prayer. Delve into the four stages of relinquishment, encouraging deeper trust in divine purpose and the power of surrender in spiritual growth.
Jul 24, 2018 • 36min
Teach Us To Pray - Week 5 - Stand Up
In this episode, guest speaker pastor Adam Durso teaches from 1 Samuel, on choosing to stand up and believe in the power of God again, as part of Teach Us To Pray series // 2018-07-22 Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC
Jul 16, 2018 • 51min
Teach Us To Pray - Week 4 - Experience Glory
Explore the vision from Ezekiel, divine beings, and a majestic throne. Delve into sustained attention and experiencing God's glory through prayer. Understand the meaning of God's glory and reflect on biblical encounters. Seek God's true nature through encountering His presence and understanding His essence.
Jul 10, 2018 • 42min
Teach Us To Pray - Week 3 - Passionate Prayer Pursues
Explore the parallels between romantic relationships and seeking revelation in prayer, emphasizing pursuit of God's presence. Learn about the necessity of investing energy in prayer to attain intimacy with God, moving beyond material requests. Delve into the theme of passionate prayer and pursuit of God's presence for continuous revelations and joy.
Jul 3, 2018 • 60min
Teach Us To Pray - Week 2 - Attention Leads To Adoration
Podcast discusses the impact of attention on adoration towards God, exploring distractions in modern society. It delves into the science of attention and the attention economy, emphasizing the importance of refocusing attention on God. The speaker shares a personal story of transitioning to a wood-burning stove and uses it as a metaphor for spiritual connection. The practice of the prayer of examine is also explored as a way to draw closer to God.
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Jun 26, 2018 • 52min
Teach Us To Pray - Week 1 - Pray What You've Got
The podcast explores the obstacles to a strong prayer life and the universal nature of prayer. It discusses the psychological effects of prayer, the role of prayer in correcting theology, and the struggle with prayer. It also delves into addressing unresolved issues in a marriage, anxieties in prayer, and the importance of praying with sincerity and authenticity.
Jun 19, 2018 • 53min
The Controversial Jesus - The Controversial Disciple
In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson teaches from Mark 8, where we examine how Jesus challenges his disciples to live a controversial life, as part of The Controversial Jesus series // 2018-06-17 "I didn't go to religion to make me happy. I always knew a bottle of Port would do that. If you want a religion to make you feel really comfortable, I certainly don't recommend Christianity." - C.S. Lewis Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC
Jun 12, 2018 • 1h 12min
The Controversial Jesus - Jesus and Mammon
In this episode, pastor Jon Tyson teaches from Matthew 6, where we examine the effect of mammon in our culture and our counter Kingdom story response, as part of The Controversial Jesus series // 2018-06-10 "Every time I give, I declare that money does not control me. Perpetual generosity is a perpetual de-deification of money" - Kent Hughes Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC
Jun 5, 2018 • 1h 11min
The Controversial Jesus - Jesus and Violence
In this episode, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Matthew 5, where we examine the question: Does scripture hold a thoroughly peaceful ethic?, as part of The Controversial Jesus series // 2018-06-03 "I do not recognize the empire of this world. I acknowledge my Lord who is the emperor of kings and of all nations" - Speratus (180AD, Rome) Church of the City New York http://churchofthecity.nyc | @COTCNYC
