New City Conversations
Weekly(ish) conversations on following Jesus for New City Church
August 6, 2025 - What is Family Worship? (Part 6) - A Discussion with Elders Joe, Tim, and Noah
Pastor Taylor continues a series on the topic of family worship titled, “What is Family Worship & Why Should I Care?” In this episode, he gets practical as to what to include in family worship. He argues primarily for three things: (1) Bible reading, (2) prayer, and (3) singing together. After discussing practices to embrace in your daily family worship, he provides four encouragements as you begin to implement these practices.
July 30, 2025 - What is Family Worship? (Part 5) - Three Resources, Two Things Family Worship is NOT, and One Purpose
Pastor Taylor continues a series on the topic of family worship titled, “What is Family Worship & Why Should I Care?” In this episode, he gets practical as to what to include in family worship. He argues primarily for three things: (1) Bible reading, (2) prayer, and (3) singing together. After discussing practices to embrace in your daily family worship, he provides four encouragements as you begin to implement these practices.
July 23, 2025 - What is Family Worship? (Part 4) - Five Practices to Embrace & Four Encouragements
Pastor Taylor continues a series on the topic of family worship titled, “What is Family Worship & Why Should I Care?” In this episode, he gets practical as to what to include in family worship. He argues primarily for three things: (1) Bible reading, (2) prayer, and (3) singing together. After discussing practices to embrace in your daily family worship, he provides four encouragements as you begin to implement these practices.
July 16, 2025 - What is Family Worship? (Part 3) - Six Quotes from Church History
Pastor Taylor continues a series on the topic of family worship titled, “What is Family Worship & Why Should I Care?” He desires for the Church today to recapture a biblical vision of the household and for families to gather most days to worship our Triune God. In this episode, Taylor discusses seven examples from Scripture that paint a robust vision of the household.
July 14, 2025 - What is Family Worship? (Part 2) - Seven Examples from Scripture
Pastor Taylor continues a series on the topic of family worship titled, “What is Family Worship & Why Should I Care?” He desires for the Church today to recapture a biblical vision of the household and for families to gather most days to worship our Triune God. In this episode, Taylor discusses seven examples from Scripture that paint a robust vision of the household.
July 10, 2025 - What is Family Worship & Why Should I Care (Part 1)
Pastor Taylor begins a multi-part series on the topic of Family Worship. He argues that family worship is a neglected good and a means of grace that we would do well to recover and implement.
July 8, 2025 - Learning Forgiveness (w/ Megan Hoppe)
Pastor Taylor chats with New City member and Indianapolis Theological Seminary (ITS) student, Megan Hoppe, about what she is learning this year at ITS.
June 18, 2025 - What in the World is Taylor Studying?
Pastor Roger and Pastor Taylor follow up on New City’s Theology Seminar, titled “Canon, Manuscripts, and the Da Vinci Code.” In this episode they discuss some common myths regarding the Bible, canon, and manuscript reliability. This is final episode of a four-part conversation on biblical canon, manuscripts, and the trustworthiness of the Bible.
June 11, 2025 - Canon, Manuscripts, and the Da Vinci Code (Part 4) - Common Myths
Pastor Roger and Pastor Taylor follow up on New City’s Theology Seminar, titled “Canon, Manuscripts, and the Da Vinci Code.” In this episode they discuss some common myths regarding the Bible, canon, and manuscript reliability. This is final episode of a four-part conversation on biblical canon, manuscripts, and the trustworthiness of the Bible.
June 9, 2025 - What is a Sabbatical?
Pastor Roger and Pastor Taylor follow up on New City’s Theology Seminar, titled “Canon, Manuscripts, and the Da Vinci Code.” In this episode they discuss the New Testament and Greek manuscripts. This is part three of a four-part conversation on biblical canon, manuscripts, and the reliability of the Bible.
June 4, 2025 - Canon, Manuscripts, and the Da Vinci Code (Part 3) - The New Testament
Pastor Roger and Pastor Taylor follow up on New City’s Theology Seminar, titled “Canon, Manuscripts, and the Da Vinci Code.” In this episode they discuss the New Testament and Greek manuscripts. This is part three of a four-part conversation on biblical canon, manuscripts, and the reliability of the Bible.
June 3, 2025 - What to do When Christian Leaders Behave Poorly? (Bonus Episode)
Pastor Roger and Pastor Taylor follow up on New City’s Theology Seminar, titled “Canon, Manuscripts, and the Da Vinci Code.” In this episode they discuss the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament. This is part two of a four-part conversation on biblical canon, manuscripts, and the reliability of the Bible.
May 28, 2025 - Canon, Manuscripts, and the Da Vinci Code (Part 2) - Old Testament
Pastor Roger and Pastor Taylor follow up on New City’s Theology Seminar, titled “Canon, Manuscripts, and the Da Vinci Code.” In this episode they discuss the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament. This is part two of a four-part conversation on biblical canon, manuscripts, and the reliability of the Bible.
May 21, 2025 - Canon, Manuscripts, and the Da Vinci Code (Part 1) - The Doctrine of Scripture
Pastor Roger and Pastor Taylor follow up on New City’s Friday Evening Theology Seminar, titled “Canon, Manuscripts, and the Da Vinci Code.” In this episode they discuss the doctrine of scripture. This is part one of a four-part conversation on biblical canon, manuscripts, and the reliability of the Bible.
May 14, 2025 - Prayer and the Sovereignty of God
Pastor Roger and Pastor Taylor answer some questions that have arisen from last week’s podcast on God’s impassability. They discuss God’s sovereignty and prayer.
April 17, 2025 - Psalm 22 & Reading the Bible more fully
Psalm 22 is an example of Scripture we often read too superficially. There is more going on here than initially meets the eye. Join us today as we have an initial conversation about a deep understanding of Psalm 22 and the rest of the Psalter.
April 9, 2025 - Pastor's Bookshelf
Recently, New City hosted a seminar on Creation. Roger and Taylor have differing perspectives, yet both are part of the standard Reformed community. Below is a brief description of each. We invite you to reach out if you need further clarification or have more questions!
April 2, 2025 - Two Perspectives on Creation
Recently, New City hosted a seminar on Creation. Roger and Taylor have differing perspectives, yet both are part of the standard Reformed community. Below is a brief description of each. We invite you to reach out if you need further clarification or have more questions!
March 26, 2025 - Creation Seminar overview
Recently, New City hosted a seminar on Creation, particularly Genesis 1-2. Here is a brief recap and overview of the main teaching section
March 19, 2025 - Behind the Scenes
The Foundation to Flourish capital campaign has recently sparked significant thought and discussion about generosity. Today, Roger and Taylor talk with Elder Noah Helm about how we can get giving “right” and “wrong” at the same time - and how Jesus offers a cleanliness that leads to freedom.