Do God’s promises mean that God gives us a blank check with our ‘blessing’ on the dollar line? Andrew and Tyler tackle their ‘favorite’ subjects this week; prosperity teaching and street corner preachers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Stories We Tell by: Mike Cosper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Is Jesus our Lead Pastor? Is Jesus our Worship Leader? In ‘Christian or Christianese’ we hear from Tyler and Andrew and the millennial pastor…? As well as apply the ‘Piper Rule’ to statements about the Bible. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Stories We Tell by: Mike Cosper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
It’s our 100th episode! We thought about doing something special, but decided to stick to our normal format: giving our take on your questions. Should a Christian celebrate an unbiblical political policy? What about the current Executive Order on refugees? Also, we talk about Tyler’s upcoming adoption. LINKS: clarensau.com/adopt RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper, David Platt – Podcast CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tob...
As part of the TBTC Book Club, we talk to pastor/author/musician Bob Kauflin about his book, True Worshipers. We ask him your questions, some questions of our own, and hear how he responds to some popular Christianese phrases. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Engaging With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship by: David Peterson Recalling The Hope of Glory by: Allen Ross For the Glory of God: Recoving a Biblical Theology of Worship by: Daniel Block Unceasing Worship: Biblical Perspectives on Worship and the...
“God wants me to be happy.” We hear that a lot. But where does it come from? And should Christians say it? Also, the guys discuss a Facebook post about a former musical worship leader who claims he “never worshipped” while leading. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: True Worshipers by Bob Kauflin, This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel J. Levitin CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
This week we tackle the issue of ascribing to reformed theology in a tradition that has overwhelmingly been known as Arminian. RESOURCES: www.tobethechurch.com/bookclub CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
Tyler and Andrew begin 2017 by looking at the top selling Christian books of 2016, which inevitably led to a conversation about shallow Christians, heretics, and a bunch of other fun stuff. TBTC Book Club: True Worshipers by Bob Kauflin CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
To end 2016, we’re bringing back an old segment, Questions From a Recent Bible College Grad. Max is in the studio today, asking all of the questions his heart desires. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Why We Love the Church by Kevin DeYoung & Ted Kluck CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Does language really matter? If a church leader uses vocabulary they don’t really think through, is there really any damage? Do church leaders think it’s a big deal? Tyler and Andrew discuss this, as well as a ridiculous pastor who yells at kids in line to meet Santa… oh, and people who boycott Christmas trees. Merry Christmas, everyone. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
How do you talk to your loved ones about their unbiblical church? Should you? Tyler and Andrew talk through this, as well as give an example of a Christmas-themed expositional sermon. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
It’s Christmas time, and with Christmas come the often loved and often hated Christmas carols. Should we sing them? Should we preach sermons about them? This conversation sparked another about the leadership role of the person leading musical worship. From there, we answer a couple of questions about musical worship. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
After the briefest of conversations about millennials and the presidency, Tyler and Andrew discuss the struggles of a friend who is in the process of church revitalization. They cover spacial holiness, servanthood, and more. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
How do we celebrate Thanksgiving? By figuring out what we’d sound like drunk, talking about riots, and rapping Dr. Seuss. Join the Ex-Youth Pastors and the TBTC guys as they come together for this special Thanksgiving episode. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
As two guys who are deeply embedded in a local church, Andrew and Tyler give a plea to both the church member and the church leader for healthy church membership. Also, they answer a couple listener questions. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Biblical Preaching by Haddon Robinson, Between Two Worlds by John Stott, The Supremacy of God in Preaching by John Piper, Why Johnny Can’t Preach by Tim Challies, Christ-Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell, Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman, Nine Marks of a Health...
This week, Tyler interviews Courtney about her recent short-term mission to Haiti. She tells us about the country’s history, current socio-economic climate, and tells us how she is living out being the church. To donate to Convoy of Hope, visit convoyofhope.org/donate . CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
You always hear people say it: even if you’re not going to be involved in the national political scene, you should really care about local politics. So this week, we brought in local political expert Nathan Knottingham to talk about the importance of being involved in your local political scene. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
This week, we discuss the “Worship Team Guidelines” of a church that was recently under scrutiny for their stance on being overweight. Enjoy. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
Millennials and the church… So much has been said about how they relate to the church, why they’re leaving the church, and how we can keep them around. This week, Tyler is joined by four millennials who are trying to live out what it looks like to be the church. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! As a Christian, what is your response to the upcoming election? Who are you voting for? Are you voting at all? We want to hear from you. Give us a call at 503-512-9085 and leave us a message. we’d love to includ...
How do you suggest expositional preaching to your pastor? Can you? Should you? Also, how do you pray the Psalms? Join Andrew and Tyler as they discuss these questions, as well as list their favorite books by Timothy Keller. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! As a Christian, what is your response to the upcoming election? Who are you voting for? Are you voting at all? We want to hear from you. Give us a call at 503-512-9085 and leave us a message. we’d love to include your thoughts in an upcoming episode....
Recently, Andrew came across a question from a youth pastor regarding the Pledge of Allegiance. In light of where our nation is politically, is it OK for a Christian to say the pledge? Is it in bounds to refrain? Join us as Andrew and Tyler take sides and debate the issue. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Non-Participation: A Sermon by John Mark Comer, A Christian Manifesto by Francis Schaeffer, Counter Points Series: Five Views on the Church and Politics by Amy Black, Onward: Engaging the Culture Without...
Today we’re answering your questions… from church music to Catholic theology to the use of guns in self-defense. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Fight by Preston Sprinkle, More on Guns and Self-Defense by John Piper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
We talk a lot about DNA on this podcast… but what does that mean? What goes in to a church’s DNA? Is it just the leadership? Or is it the church as a whole? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne, Creature of the Word by Matt Chandler and others CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
How should a Christian view marijuana? Off limits? Totally in bounds? Is it the same as alcohol? These are the things that Andrew and Tyler think about… RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Three Reasons Not to Drop the Mic, Music Pastor: The size of your Church Matters, Politics and the Christian: 3 Calls CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Sam is filling in for Andrew this week, and we talk about his recent sermon from Proverbs 7, warning about adultery. Sam and Tyler discuss the balance of grace and truth, as well as the balance of vulnerability in Christian art. They wrapped up this week’s episode by giving a handful of “not mainstream” Christian art recommendations, which can be found below. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Sam’s sermon on Proverbs 7, Tyler’s blog on Christian Art, Humble Beast Records, Reach Records, Ghost Ship, Bret Lo...
We follow up with Tyler about his Facebook friend, and Drew joins us to discuss conflict. Tyler calls Andrew an activist, and is also the one who gets to name the episodes. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Gary McIntosh & Samuel Rima, Death By Meeting by Patrick Lencioni, Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Tyler has a Facebook friend he wants to confront, and Andrew wonders if he can have his own opinions. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching by R.C. Sproul and others CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch
We received a lot of questions about Episode 74, The “F-Bomb” in a Gospel Song, so we decided to do a really long follow-up. Enjoy. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Tim Keller on the Disappearing Umbrella Over Conservative Christians, What the Bleep Does the Bible Say About Profanity by Preston Sprinkle, Some Words on Words by Andrew Murch, $%#$!@ And Other Stuff by Andrew Murch CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Tyler and Courtney just got back from a week of youth camp, and today they talk about the importance of youth camp, the different styles of youth camp, and the importance of being intentional with the time away. Also, they talk about prayer and creativity, and recommend some books to read this summer on those topics. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: When I Don’t Desire God by John Piper, A Praying Life by Paul Miller, The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper, Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer, Life and Let...
One of Tyler’s favorite gospel bands, King’s Kaleidoscope, recently released a somewhat polarizing song, and he wants to talk about it. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Our Interview with Chad Gardner of King’s Kaleidoscope, Cussing Podcast, Why A Synthesizer Isn’t the Holy Spirit by Bob Kauflin CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Today we take a closer look at a couple of previous topics. First, Andrew and Tyler discuss the danger of lumping cultural “sins” into the same category as biblical sins. Then, the guys invite Sam into the conversation to discuss racism in America from the perspective of a self-described “ethnical enigma.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Pastor With No Answers Podcast, Bloodlines by John Piper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch...
