Andrew and Tyler introduce Gospel Men, a new monthly breakfast gathering designed to encourage and equip men to live with Gospel clarity and conviction. Rooted in the heart of Titus 2, this ministry aims to foster multi-generational discipleship. This isn’t a reaction against what hasn’t been done, but a renewed effort to strengthen what’s already growing. In a cultural moment that pulls men toward passivity or confusion, Gospel Men is a call to pursue biblical manhood together—for the good of t...
Aug 08, 2025•23 min
In this episode, Tyler peppers Ben with rapid-fire questions about life in ministry—what it’s really like, how to know if you're called, and what we wish someone had told us at the beginning. Whether you’re finishing an internship or just starting to explore vocational ministry, this one’s for you. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 25, 2025•21 min
This week, Andrew sits down with Eastside Youth Pastor Jacob to explore what one of America’s most iconic fast food chains can teach us about leadership in the church and beyond. Drawing from Jacob’s years at Chick-fil-A, they unpack practical lessons on consistency, humility, servant-hearted influence, and the difference between cultural and biblical leadership. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 11, 2025•21 min
Andrew is joined by two special guests for a candid conversation about what church community really is—and what it isn’t. Centered on a thought-provoking tweet from Seth Trout, they explore why community isn’t something a church can simply provide and how true connection comes through curiosity, vulnerability, and personal responsibility. If you’ve ever wondered why it feels hard to “find community” at church, this episode is for you. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagr...
Jul 04, 2025•22 min
This week, Andrew and Tyler answer some questions we’ve gotten about our Sunday liturgy. Why do we take communion every week—but skip it on baptism Sundays? Why do we say “Thanks be to God” after the Bible reading? How did it originate and what is Andrew's intentions with it. It’s a simple conversation about some not-so-random things we do every week. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 27, 2025•26 min
This week on To Be The Church, Ben is joined by Trevor (Associate Minister at NGC Battle Ground) and Stephen (Local Lead Pastor at NGC Summit View) to explore a fascinating moment in the Gospel of Mark—when Jesus repeatedly tells demons to be silent. Why does He do that? What does it reveal about His mission and authority? And what does this have to do with spiritual warfare today? Join the conversation as the guys dive into Scripture, bust some misconceptions, and unpack what it really means to...
Jun 20, 2025•20 min
Today we're following up on last week's baptism episode by addressing a listener question: What is the relationship between baptism and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit? The team reads from Acts 2:38 and Acts 19:1–7, discusses different theological backgrounds—including the former Assemblies of God roots of the church—and explains why Acts is descriptive rather than prescriptive. They emphasize that the indwelling of the Holy Spirit happens at conversion, before water baptism, and unpack the di...
Jun 13, 2025•17 min
In this episode, Tyler, Ben, and Andrew dive into the topic of baptism and ask the question: Is this a hill to die on? They explore the role of baptism in the life of the church, where it falls in the framework of theological triage, and whether differing views should divide Christians—or churches. Join the conversation as they unpack conviction, unity, and what truly matters most. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h yout...
Jun 06, 2025•25 min
We all play video games—but is that a problem? In this episode, we talk about how gaming fits (or doesn’t fit) into the life of a Christian. Is it just a hobby, or could it be something deeper? Something harmful? Join us as we explore the tension between entertainment, discipleship, and what it means to live faithfully in a digital world. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
May 16, 2025•19 min
We’ve been gone for a minute… okay, more like six weeks. In this episode of To Be The Church, we explain why the podcast went dark for a bit, what we’ve been working on behind the scenes, and why we’re filming from a brand new set. (Spoiler: it has to do with our NGC 101 membership class.) We also dive into one of the biggest changes in our church’s recent history—our new name—and talk about what it means moving forward. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethe...
May 09, 2025•23 min
A listener asks why NGC doesn’t observe Ash Wednesday or Lent, given their background in a church that did. In this episode, we discuss how we approach the church calendar—using it when helpful but not feeling bound by tradition. Is Lent something Christians should observe? Can it be beneficial? We break it all down. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Mar 21, 2025•22 min
This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss their time at the Church Ventures conference, where Andrew preached to a room full of pastors. They explore the differences between preparing a sermon for pastors versus a typical congregation, the unique challenges of preaching to preachers, and Andrew’s process for sermon preparation. Ask a question by emailing podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Mar 14, 2025•23 min
It’s time for another round of Lyrical Analysis! This week, a listener sent in some wild hymn rewrites from an album called Reclaimed Hymns for Former Church Kids—where classic church songs get a secular, anti-religious twist. The guys break down the lyrics, have some laughs, and talk about why the “gospel” in these songs is no gospel at all. What’s the heart and world view behind these rewrites? Ask a question by emailing podcast@tobethechurch.com or comment below. Social Media: Instagram.com/t...
Mar 07, 2025•20 min
In this episode, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben dive into the question: Should church leaders be concerned with the personal beliefs and statements of worship songwriters, or just the lyrics we sing on Sundays? They also explore how this applies to quoting preachers and authors—should their theology and public statements affect whether we reference their work in our churches? Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobeth...
Feb 28, 2025•17 min
This week, the guys dive into the encounter between Joshua and the Commander of the Lord’s Army in Joshua 5 and 6. Was this a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus, or an embodiment of God's divine presence? Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Feb 21, 2025•21 min
Snowed in? No problem. This week, the guys jump on Zoom to tackle an important topic: how to handle Old Testament passages with care—both in preaching and in musical worship songs. Haven't watched us on youtube. Head to youtube.com/tobethechurch to check out the channel. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Feb 14, 2025•20 min
Today on TBTC, the guys discuss Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's plea to President Donald Trump during a national interfaith prayer gathering earlier this week, the recent history of the Episcopal Church & prominent religious leaders within politics. Read Andrew's book recommendation here: 10 Commandments of Progressive Christianity By: Michael J. Kruger https://www.amazon.com/Commandments-Progressive-Christianity-Cruciform-Quick-ebook/dp/B0821X99RM Ask a question by emailing podcast@tobethechur...
Jan 24, 2025•30 min
At The Family of Churches, we began teaching through the book of Joshua. Andrew and Ben talk about how Northwest Gospel and the other preachers will be approaching this Old Testament Historical Narrative, as well as how to handle most of the OT. Tyler asks how this affects people who have heard preaching counter to how they do it. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jan 17, 2025•26 min
Today is Quitter's Day. Have you kept up with your New Year's resolutions? If you have, what are yours? Today, the guys talk about their personal New Year resolutions as well as a quote one of the local lead pastors shared with them on God's grace of giving us a fresh start. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jan 10, 2025•21 min
Are Christians who are married commanded to have children? Is waiting a sin? Can a married couple be obedient and not have children? Ben, Tyler, and Andrew dive deep into this question. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Dec 20, 2024•28 min
What does the day in the life of a pastor look like? This week, Andrew, Ben, and Tyler discuss their average week as full-time lead and executive pastors. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Dec 13, 2024•34 min
Tim Keller wrote an article in 2010 on church-size dynamics. Does the size of your church change the way you do youth ministry? Should a youth group function as a church within a church? How much time should a youth pastor spend with each student and leader? This and more on this episode of To Be The Church. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Dec 06, 2024•36 min
Should the local church be run like a business? How can a Pastor and leadership learn and lean on general business practices? Andrew and Ben discuss a book Andrew read recently and how it influences how he leads the church. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Nov 22, 2024•23 min
Andrew is joined by guest Cody Wisenbaker to talk about abortion and cultural conversations. How should Christians engage the culture in a meaningful way that doesn't devolve into shouting? They talk through both the local and global levels. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Nov 15, 2024•29 min
Four days out from the election, Andrew and Tyler discuss the role of a pastor and their responsibility to equip their congregation politically. To what level and how should a pastor equip his flock politically? Can you ask your pastor about their politics? Can you ask your pastor how to vote? Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Nov 01, 2024•40 min
Has this election season seemed quiet at NGC? Is this true? What has changed since past elections, and what are leaders doing to help equip the church to be the church in 2024? Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Oct 18, 2024•24 min
Do Christians use politics to fulfill their spiritual needs and then go to church to have their political biases affirmed? Tyler and Andrew address this quote they saw on X and more. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 27, 2024•21 min
Ben shows Tyler & Andrew his new plate & it's rich back story. They also discuss church buildings, passing on the faith to the next generation & the historical significance of where we are as The Family of Churches. Ask a question by emailing podcast@tobethechurch.com or comment below. Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 20, 2024•21 min
Ben and Tyler analyze some lyrics of a song sent in by a listener. The lyrics seemed fine until the very end, but then it just got weird. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 06, 2024•12 min
The Family of Churches is a partnership between Northwest Gospel Church and Summit View Church, and today, one of the local lead pastors, Kenan Stolz of Summit View Church Westside, introduces himself to the TBTC listeners. Also, Andrew and Tyler ask Kenan what has changed and what he is excited about in this partnership. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Social Media: Instagram.com/tobethechurch facebook.com/tobethechur c h youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 06, 2024•28 min
