We love getting questions from our listeners. Today, we have one of those listeners in the studio with us, all the way from Pennsylvania. We talk about mentorship, Syrian refugees, problems with the Western Church, and much more. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Radical Reformission by Mark Driscoll, Who Do You Think You Are? by Mark Driscoll, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson, Leap Over A Wall by Eugene Peterson, Garden City by John Mark Comer, Last Best League by Jim Collins CONTACT...
Dec 05, 2015
This week we talk about the point of kid’s ministry, cheesy Christian kids music, and contextualizing the gospel for kids. For today’s “ology” segment, we talk Sabbath. Is it required? Is it smart? What should a sabbath look like for a Christian? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Garden City by John Mark Comer CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Nov 27, 2015
A few weeks back, when we talked about revivals, Tyler promised a story about his own experience in a revival setting. Today he tells that story, which sparks an entire conversation about healing, healing rooms, and name it/claim it theology. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
Nov 20, 2015
Today is asmorgasbord of topics. We’re talking about the red cup… or actually, the outrage over the outrage of the red cup. We also talk Christian or Christianese, and spend our “ology” segment talking eschatology, specifically: what’s the point of the new heavens and new earth? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: To Be The Church Episode 5, Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright, Heaven by Randy Alcorn, Heaven for Kids by Randy Alcorn, Garden City by John Mark Comer, The Skeletons in God’s Closet by Joshua Ryan B...
Nov 13, 2015
In our local church, November is a month that we focus on global missions… so today, we extend that conversation onto the podcast. Why is it ? We discuss the importance of the church being on the mission globally, and we talk with missionaries Andy Ziesemer and Ashley Olsen of A Jesus Mission. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: A Jesus Mission, Convoy of Hope CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Nov 05, 2015
Predestination. The word itself can carry a ton of baggage, yet the Bible clearly talks about it. So how do we approach this issue without the labels, frustrations, and arrogance that can so easily accompany those on both sides of this doctrine? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Acts 4, Romans 8, Ephesians 1, Hand in Hand by Randy Alcorn, Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace by Keith Stanglin & Thomas McCall, Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility by D.A. Carson, What is Reformed Theology by R.C. S...
Oct 30, 2015
This episode is pretty much just a large Christian or Christianese segment. In addition, Tyler talks about virtual reality and the church, and Andrew talks about unity and diversity in the Church. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Jaunt VR, Google Cardboard CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Oct 23, 2015
Today we’re recommending books, as well as talking about the way that we read. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: When Work & Family Collide by Andy Stanley, Garden City by John Mark Comer, God’s Batallions by Rodney Stark, Backstage by Aaron Lunsford, Taking God At His Word by Kevin DeYoung, Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart by JD Greear, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller, Story by Robert McKee, Called to the Ministry by Edmund Clowney, Not the Way ...
Oct 16, 2015
Should a Christian drink alcohol? Can a Christian drink alcohol? How much alcohol should a Christian drink? These are questions that pastors get every day. Join us as two pastors (one who drinks and one who does not) talk about this matter of conscience. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Oct 09, 2015
This week, most of our discussion revolves around the idea that we are the church everywhere we go, every day … all 10,080 minutes a week. (Yeah, we looked it up.) So what does that mean for Sunday? Who is the gathering for? What’s the point? We tackle these, and many other questions. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper, Saturate by Jeff Vanderstelt CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Oct 02, 2015
We’re answering questions! This week’s episode is a recording of our Tuesday afternoon Q&A on Periscope. Join us live for our next Q&A, Tuesday September 29th at 12pm Pacific. Find the link at twitter.com/tobethechurch . RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Skeleton’s in God’s Closet by Joshua Ryan Butler, Genesis Unbound by John Sailhammer, Genesis in Space & Time by Francis Schaeffer, The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 25, 2015
Today we’re joined by fellow pastor, musical worship leader, and beard connoisseur Chris Centola. We spend the majority of the day talking about how Christians relate to film, TV, and ficton. We also discuss our Learn, Live, Lead strategy for discipleship, and Chris’s magnificent beard. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Note to Self by Joe Thorn, The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper, Prodigal God by Tim Keller CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 18, 2015
This week we talk about our new podcast, Life @ LifePoint. Andrew talks about his recent trip to Haiti, we discuss the exclusivity of denomination names, and we spend a good amount of time talking about how Christians should read the news. For this week’s “ology” segment, we talk ecclesiology and the big question: can you be a Christian without the Church? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 11, 2015
Andrew is in Haiti, Courtney is in Hungary, so this week we break our normal format to talk with Emmy award winning make-up artist Michael Key about what it looks like to be the church in the TV/film industry, as a boss, and as a husband and father. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: keypublishinggroup.org CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 04, 2015
Today we catch up with Courtney on her short term mission in France, and we talk about why we would charge money for a “Night of Worship” concert. Also, we’re joined by LPC’s new Family Life Pastor Michael Anderson, and we talk about the Dallas Cowboys, working at LifePoint, and equipping parents to teach their kids the gospel. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: ajesusmission.org , Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics by Ross Douthat, The Skeletons in God’s Closet by Joshua Ryan Butler, Saturate...
Aug 28, 2015
On Episode 27, Tyler and Andrew get back to our normal format, and we’re catching up. We answer a ton of questions that have come in over the last few weeks on issues like Christian hedonism, baptism, and new team members. We also bring back our “Ology” segment, talking ecclesiology: using numbers to gauge our effectiveness, and what’s the deal with “online church?” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Our Live Stream, Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/to...
Aug 21, 2015
Today we’re joined by Chad Gardner, the front man for King’s Kaleidoscope. We talk about the formation of the 10-piece band, the new record Becoming Who We Are, and the importance (or lack of) of creativity in the local church body. Also, Courtney and Tyler talk about short term missions trips. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Becoming Who We Are by King’s Kaleidoscope, A Jesus Mission, Unceasing Worship by Harold Best, Worship By the Book by D.A. Carson CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.co...
Aug 14, 2015
This week we talk with Zach Bolen of the band Citizens & Saints. We talk music in the church, songwriting in the church, the role of community in the church. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
Aug 07, 2015
Today we talk with author, recording artist, and worship leader Stephen Miller about worship, the church, and the upcoming worship night at LPC. Andrew discusses what he looks for in a music pastor, and we listen to a few songs from Stephen’s new record, Liberating King. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Liberating King (music) by Stephen Miller, Worship Leaders, We Are Not Rockstars by Stephen Miller, Worship By the Book by DA Carson, Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin, Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper, Unquen...
Jul 31, 2015
Tyler, Andrew, and Courtney discuss Questions From a College Student about homosexuality, questions from a listener about a pastor’s divorce, and an ecclesiology conversation about what to do when church life runs dry. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality by Kevin DeYoung, Is God Anti Gay by Sam Allberry, When I Don’t Desire God by John Piper, Why We Love the Church by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethec...
Jul 24, 2015
Danny’s back, and so is Christian or Christianese: Brooklyn style. We spend the majority of our time discussing what we do with a pastor/author/speaker we disagree with doctrinally. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
Jul 17, 2015
Today we’re joined by Danny Meyerend (aka D-Money) as we talk racism in America, racism in Scripture, and our response as the Church. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
Jul 10, 2015
It’s 4th of July weekend, so we’re gonna blow stuff up. Join us as we talk about the role of the Christian in politics, the idea of a “Christian nation,” and the phrase “God only helps those who help themselves.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Andrew’s sermon on 1 Peter 2:17, The Quartet by Joseph J. Ellis, The Moth Podcast, Rejoice by Northwest Collective, Finish the Mission edited John Piper & David Mathis CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethe...
Jul 03, 2015
Today we’re joined by Courtney, a new member of our team at To Be The Church. She asks “Questions from a College Grad,” and we spend a good amount of time talking about finding Christ in the Old Testament. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Preaching Christ from Ecclesiastes by Sidney Greidanus, Preaching Christ from the Old Testament by Sidney Greidanus, The Scriptures Testify About Me Edited by DA Carson, Center Church by Timothy Keller CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch &a...
Jun 26, 2015
Today we’re answering questions, and often we don’t have the answers. Andrew and Tyler cover everything from God punishing the faithful to drummers getting struck by lightning to what it really means to be the church. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: They Like Jesus but Not the Church by Dan Kimball, Christless Christianity by Michael Horton CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 19, 2015
On this week’s episode, we break our normal format to talk with a missionary who is serving in one of the most volatile regions in the world. We talk about preaching the gospel to unreached people groups, life in a country where you’re not welcome, and the dangers of life on the field. If you’d like to reach our guest, email us at podcast@lpcvan.com . CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 12, 2015
Brent joins Tyler and Andrew again this week, as they rapid fire some Christian vs. Christianese. They also talk leadership, the Kansas City Royals, and how leaders should spend their time. In this week’s “ology” segment, we talk about the much talked about “millenials” and the way that they treat the church. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 05, 2015
This week, Andrew and Tyler are joined by LPC’s Executive Pastor, Brent Kimball. They answer some questions revolving around the cussing episode, as well as talk doxology, how we choose our music, and Hillsong’s lyrics. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Women in the Church by Andreas Kostenberger, Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow, Neighbors and Wise Men by Tony Kriz CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
May 29, 2015
This week, we begin a new segment: Christian or Christianese, where we discuss terminology used by Christians. We also handle an Anonymous Comment, talk Ecclesiology, and discuss Tyler’s uncomfortable Sunday morning. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: LPCVAN Music CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
May 22, 2015
Today we talk about cussing, cursing, swearing, flipping the bird, and Tyler’s Grandma. Enjoy. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
May 15, 2015
