New City Church - Nashville

In our last episode of the season, Karly interviews friend and fellow Worship Pastor Abby Harmon Gregory on what it's like to combat busyness with a spirit of rest. Karly asks Abby a series of topical questions ranging from cultural relevance, practical advice, and personal experience. We hope you glean some wisdom, encouragement, and helpful tips from this episode.

In this week's episode, we discuss what it means to stop, rest, delight & worship God using the practice of sabbath. We pull materials from Practicing the Way (a useful tool for implementing historical formational practices into your everyday life), as well as our own experiences. 

In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into some of the cultural motivations and pressures of chronic busyness. We will take a look at several quotes and ideas (see references below) such as: “Americans work longer hours, have shorter vacations, get less in unemployment, disability, and retirement benefits, and retire later, than people in comparably rich societies.” - Jeff Bethke  Reference Materials: Bethke, Jefferson. To Hell With The Hustle: Reclaiming Your Life in an   Overworked, Overspent, Overconnected World. Nelson Books, 2019. Thompson, Derek. "Workism Is Making Americans Miserable." The Atlantic, 2019, https://doi.org/https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/02/religion-workism-making-americans-miserable/583441/?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share.

What is the problem with busyness and what does scripture have to say about it? We live in an increasingly busy society. Often, when we ask someone how they are doing, the response is "Good, just busy". In this episode we will discuss our thoughts on the busyness epidemic, chat about some relevant scripture passages, and set up the rest of the season.

This season we are taking a dive into Mental Health, Busyness, and Formational Practices. We will also have a couple interviews later in the season with individuals who have experience following the way of Jesus while dealing with mental health issues. This week we will deep dive into our first formational practice: PRAYER. This is not a "fix-all" suggestion, but merely a helpful practice that invites God into our mental/emotional health journey. Sources Mentioned: "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools" | By: Tyler Staton Rule of Life Podcast | Season 2: Prayer

This season we are taking a dive into Mental Health, Busyness, and Formational Practices. We will also have a couple interviews later in the season with individuals who have experience following the way of Jesus while dealing with mental health issues. This third week we will continue our discussion about factors in our culture that surround us that contribute to mental health problems and crises.

This season we are taking a dive into Mental Health, Busyness, and Formational Practices. We will also have a couple interviews later in the season with individuals who have experience following the way of Jesus while dealing with mental health issues. This second week we attempt a cultural autopsy as we think about factors in our culture that surround us that contribute to mental health problems and crises.

This season we are taking a dive into Mental Health, Busyness, and Formational Practices. We will also have a couple interviews later in the season with individuals who have experience following the way of Jesus while dealing with mental health issues. This first week we give a birds eye view of why mental health issues exist and set up the next few episodes.

In this message, we look at the question: What is God like?    We take a look at a passage some people refer to as the John 3:16 of the Old Testament and talk about how God describes Himself.  This passage can serve as a filter for you to filter the things you hear or think about God.   Audio from April 24, 2022 Message at New City Church in Nashville, TN. For more info, check the resources list below.   RESOURCES Bible Project Character of God Series (6 videos)  Bible Project Bad Word Series (3 videos)  God Has a Name by John Mark Comer  Bible Project Character of God Podcast (14 episodes)

Have you ever been curious about how emotions and mental health fit into living a life of faith? Join Lead Pastor Trey Hayman and Worship & Mission Pastor Karly Butler as they discuss how mental health and emotional health intersect with their spiritual lives. This week they will share some tips and tricks for navigating the holidays and all the feelings that may come with them.

Have you ever been curious about how emotions and mental health fit into living a life of faith? Join Lead Pastor Trey Hayman and Worship & Mission Pastor Karly Butler as they discuss how mental health and emotional health intersect with their spiritual lives. This week, join them for their season finale as they talk about the wilderness experience of Jesus and what we can learn about our own wilderness experiences.

Have you ever been curious about how emotions and mental health fit into living a life of faith? Join Lead Pastor Trey Hayman and Worship & Mission Pastor Karly Butler as they discuss how mental health and emotional health intersect with their spiritual lives. This week Karly will be interviewing Trey about his personal story and journey with faith and mental health.

Have you ever been curious about how emotions and mental health fit into living a life of faith? Join Lead Pastor Trey Hayman and Worship & Mission Pastor Karly Butler as they discuss how mental health and emotional health intersect with their spiritual lives. This week they will talk specifically the emotionality of Jesus and what we can learn from his experience with joy.

Have you ever been curious about how emotions and mental health fit into living a life of faith? Join Lead Pastor Trey Hayman and Worship & Mission Pastor Karly Butler as they discuss how mental health and emotional health intersect with their spiritual lives. This week they will talk specifically the emotionality of Jesus and what we can learn from his experience with sadness.

Have you ever been curious about how emotions and mental health fit into living a life of faith? Join Lead Pastor Trey Hayman and Worship & Mission Pastor Karly Butler as they discuss how mental health and emotional health intersect with their spiritual lives. This week they will talk specifically the emotionality of Jesus and what we can learn about how he interacts with the disciples when they seem anxious. SCRIPTURE: Matthew 21:12-17 (NLT) Jesus Clears the Temple 22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. 24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. 25 About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” 27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” 28 Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” 29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. 31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” 32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 33 Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed. 34 After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret. 35 When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed. 36 They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.

Have you ever been curious about how emotions and mental health fit into living a life of faith? Join Lead Pastor Trey Hayman and Worship & Mission Pastor Karly Butler as they discuss how mental health and emotional health intersect with their spiritual lives.  This week they will talk specifically the emotionality of Jesus and what we can learn from his experience with anger.

Have you ever been curious about how emotions and mental health fit into living a life of faith? Join Lead Pastor Trey Hayman and Worship & Mission Pastor Karly Butler as they discuss how mental health and emotional health intersect with their spiritual lives.    This week we will talk about Jesus' righteous anger and about how anger can spur us to justice and action.

Have you ever been curious about how emotions and mental health fit into living a life of faith? Join Lead Pastor Trey Hayman and Worship & Mission Pastor Karly Butler as they discuss how mental health and emotional health intersect with their spiritual lives. This week they will talk specifically the emotionality of Jesus and what we can learn from his experience with sadness.

Have you ever felt like God abandoned you? Like everything went wrong? Where is God in all that? God is in the business of resurrection. In this story, we see God taking what was meant for harm, turning it, and using it for good.  Tune in as we wrap up the book of Genesis with a message about God, God's plan, grieving, and how God doesn't forget us in the pit. Resources: Bible Project Podcasts Joseph the Exile - https://bibleproject.com/podcast/joseph-exile/ Joseph, the Suffering Servant - https://bibleproject.com/podcast/joseph-suffering-servant/

Do you ever wrestle with God? Or struggle with Him? Maybe it's because of something you're walking through, something that happened to you, or something that you just can't seem to understand.  Our heritage as Jesus-people is one of people who have wrestled with God.  Tune into this message as we talk about it by looking at a story from Genesis 32 as we continue our two year journey through the Bible.   References:   After Doubt by A.J. Swaboda   Bible Project Podcasts: "Why Can't Jacob and Esau Both Be Blessed" (https://bibleproject.com/podcast/why-cant-jacob-and-esau-both-be-blessed/)   "Great Blessing and Great Responsibility" (https://bibleproject.com/podcast/great-blessing-and-great-responsibility/)    "Wrestling God for a Blessing" (https://bibleproject.com/podcast/wrestling-god-blessing/)