The NewCity Orlando All of Life Podcast

In this episode of the Equip podcast, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter reflects on the experience of his sabbatical and what God impressed on his heart during that time.

In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne asks Dr. Mike Allen about resources for Ephesians. They also discuss the place of commentaries in Bible study, with some examples of differing ways to read them. Then, Nate asks Mike and his recently published commentary on Ephesians, what went into writing it, and how he hopes it will enrich readers understanding of Paul's letter.

Resources mentioned:

• Calvin's Ephesians commentary (read for free here)
• A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament (collected chapters by RTS profs)
• The Story Retold: A Biblical Theological Introduction to the NT by G. K. Beale and Benjamin Gladd
• Ephesians (BTCB) by Michael Allen

In 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.

In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne offers some suggested resources for Galatians. You can listen to the previous full introduction to Galatians here.

Resources mentioned:

• The Message of Galatians by John Stott
• Paul and The Power of Grace by John Barclay

In 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 it into their daily life.

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.

In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne gives some advice on resources for navigating 2 Corinthians. When making sense of a book of the Bible, it is best to start by reading different translations, then consulting either a study Bible or a Bible commentary. The latter come in different shapes and sizes and depending on how many questions you have, you may need more than 1 commentary on a particular book of the Bible.

A new type of resource mentioned in this episode is a single volume New Testament introduction. These types of resources give overviews of each book of the Old or New Testament (or entire Bible). They are very useful for big picture overviews and general introductory matters. The resource Nate mentions in this episode (and will come back to in future episodes) is Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture by Jonathan Pennington and Constantine Campbell. 

Other resources that might be helpful:

1. ESV Study Bible
2. CSB Study Bible
3. NIV Study Bible
4. Paul For Everyone: 2 Corinthians by N. T. Wright
5. 2 Corinthians in the TNTC series
6. 2 Corinthians in the Story of God Bible Commentary series

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 Program (Master of Arts in Counseling).

Both Nate and Duckett have an extensive background in teaching and youth ministry and bring these spiritual gifts and talents into the ministry of NewCity Orlando to Middle and High School students.

In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne gives some advice on resources for understanding Jeremiah. When making sense of a book of the Bible, it is best to start by reading different translations, then consulting either a study Bible or a Bible commentary. The latter come in different shapes and sizes and depending on how many questions you have, you may need more than 1 commentary on a particular book of the Bible.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode:

1. Robert Alter's translation
2. The Art of Bible Translation by Robert Alter
3. Jeremiah for Everyone by John Goldingay
4. ESV Study Bible
5. CSB Study Bible
6. NIV Study Bible
7. The Message of Jeremiah by Christopher Wright
8. Jeremiah in the TOTC series
9. Jeremiah in the NIVAC series

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.