This week, Andrew is out of the office and Tyler and Ben are running the show. The guys sit down and discuss missions organizations. What questions should local churches be asking before the partner with para-church missions organizations? RESOURCES: When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert https://www.amazon.com/When-Helping-Hurts-Alleviate-Yourself/dp/0802409989 Convoy of Hope: convoyofhope.org Compassion First: compassionfirst.org CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook....
Oct 11, 2019
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben respond to two questions from TBTC listeners. The first question is all about pride. Is all pride sinful? Can a Christian rightly be proud of his child, friend, or spouse? The second question comes from a listener looking for resources for an ongoing discussion with a friend about biblical sexuality and purity. RESOURCES: Practicing Affirmation by Sam Crabtree: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Affirmation-God-Centered-Praise-Those/dp/1433522438 The Purity Princ...
Oct 04, 2019
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben look at a recently released song in a new segment of Lyrical Analysis. Digging into the lyrics of "Forever Amen" by The Union Chattanooga, they guys discuss their thoughts on the song and what it teaches churches who are singing it. RESOURCES: "Forever Amen" by The Union Chattanooga: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Y0isHk9xxBiJZns9zqtgg?si=ExsYCdyKRCyWdkWqnNs8rw CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram....
Sep 27, 2019
This week Andrew and Tyler discuss some questions sent in by TBTC Podcast listeners. They guys talk about the importance and functions of church membership. Andrew and Tyler also respond to a listener question about God's sovereignty and the problem of evil. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 20, 2019
This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss an interview clip of Mark Driscoll calling the five points of Calvinism "total garbage." This statement shocked much of the 'reformed world' due to Driscoll's very public alignment to Calvinism in the past. The guys talk about Driscoll's statement, God's sovereignty, reformed theology, and what all these mean for the Church. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 13, 2019
This week, Andrew and Tyler sit down to talk about a new role on our local church staff. The guys discuss the role of the Executive Pastors of Ministries and Tyler's special connection to this role. RESOURCES: Leadership & Church Size Dynamics by Tim Keller: http://bit.ly/2lyBdrr Three Kinds of Executive Pastors by XPastor.org: http://bit.ly/2kjsqcH CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 06, 2019
This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, we take a break from the Six C's and talk church music, live video in our gatherings, and singing about ourselves. Andrew and Tyler respond to an anonymous commenter who states that the band is there for the congregation. Next, the guys discuss some listener questions about church music, song selection, and what to do with first-person, singular references in our congregational songs. Be sure to check out our new and improved site, along with new conten...
Aug 30, 2019
This week, the guys continue their discussion on the precedent in Scripture for paid gospel workers. RESOURCES: The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall & Tony Payne CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Aug 23, 2019
Yes, but. There is certainly precedent in Scripture for paid gospel workers, and in some cases, monetary remuneration is prescribed. The ‘but’ of the original answer comes from the fact that at least a portion of many church’s personnel costs are not Scripturally commanded. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Aug 16, 2019
This week, Andrew and Tyler kick-off the first of the Six C's. Knowing your context is fundamental. The guys discuss five keys to learning the context within which you lead. You should know that context’s identity, geography, history, theology, and vision. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Aug 09, 2019
This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss a 3-week teaching recently presented to our local church staff. The guys introduce what the next few weeks will look like for the TBTC Podcast and how people can best apply this teaching to their local church context. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Aug 02, 2019
We've all heard it, and most of us have probably said it. "That's a total God thing." This week, the guys discuss this phrase in a new segment of Christian or Christian-ese. Is this a helpful thing for Christians to say? Or is this just unhelpful insider language? Andrew, Tyler, and Ben also talk about guidelines for hosting concerts, events, and conferences. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 26, 2019
With summer in full swing, Andrew and Tyler sit down to talk about local church ministry during this season. They guys talk about sermon series ideas, developing young leaders, church attendance, and rest. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 19, 2019
This week on the To Be The Church podcast, Andrew and Tyler continue their discussion about historic slavery in the American South with a lyrical analysis of Julia Ward Howe's Battle Hymn of the Republic. The guys discuss patriotic songs, just-wars, and slavery in America. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 12, 2019
In Ephesians 6, the Apostle Paul speaks on how Christian slaves and masters are to live in relation to one another. This text has been used historically as both support for slavery in the American South and for the abolishment of slavery. This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss this text and the topic of historic slavery in the American South. RESOURCES: Slavery and the Love of Money Sermon by Joe Rigney CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch insta...
Jul 05, 2019
Last week Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discussed why to leave your local church, how to leave well, and how to navigate leaving from the perspective of a local church member. This week, the guys talk about how local church elders can care for their people when transitions happen and when families leave. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 28, 2019
When do you need to leave your local church? Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss situations when leaving a church is appropriate and how to leave well. The guys also talk through times when it's necessary to stay rooted at a local church and persevere through difficult seasons. RESOURCES: TBTC Episode 11: When to Leave a Church (Pt. 1) TBTC Episode 12: When to Leave a Church (Pt. 2) TBTC What is a Healthy Church? by Mark Dever Book: Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman Book: Who Stole My Church by Go...
Jun 21, 2019
Does God’s presence live in the words we sing? How can some songs fit into some types of our gatherings, but not others? This week, Andrew and Tyler analyze the lyrics of “Hallelujah Here Below” off of Elevation Worship’s most recent release. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 14, 2019
This past Sunday, Pastor David Platt (McLean Bible Church) was joined by President Trump following his sermon and was asked to pray for the Commander-In-Chief. Platt has received both support and backlash following this prayer. This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss this prayer, biblical support for this kind of prayer, and this kind of prayer’s implications for Christians striving to be the church. RESOURCES: Platt’s Letter to MBC CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch tw...
Jun 07, 2019
With Andrew is out of the office, Tyler and Ben are joined by Gavin Hesse; a non-vocational elder of Northwest Gospel Church. The guys have some new anonymous comments to discuss! They also talk with Gavin about his role as a non-vocation elder at our local church. RESOURCES: The Shepard Leader by Timothy Witmer The Trellis and The Vine by Colin Marshall & Tony Payne 9Marks: Church Elders by Jeramie Rinne 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches Series by 9Marks 40 Questions About Elders and Deacon...
May 31, 2019
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about the KJV Bible translation. Is it the only usable Bible translation? Are other, modern translations corrupted? They guys respond to a listeners question about these views and discuss the integrity of contemporary translations of Scripture. RESOURCES: The Word on the Street Bible Translation by Rob Lacey CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
May 24, 2019
This week the guys discuss ‘The Pendulum Effect’ in local churches. We see in nearly every theological tribe the tendency for leaders to “swing the pendulum” too far as a reaction to poor theology, abuses, and differing ecclesiological convictions. Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about this tendency and how to “swing the pendulum” wisely and thoughtfully. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
May 17, 2019
To celebrate TBTC’s 200th episode, we want to do a special book giveaway! Post a favorite moment, episode, or quote from the last 199 episodes with #TBTC200 and be entered to win a copy of The Curious Christian by Barnabas Piper or The Imperfect Disciple by Jared C. Wilson. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
May 10, 2019
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about a believer’s prayer life. How does a Christian work through rough seasons in their prayer life? The guys discuss ways to remain consistent and be intentional in prayer. RESOURCES: A Praying Life by Paul Miller Recapturing the Wonder by Mike Cosper The Valley of Vision by Arthur Bennett (Editor) CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
May 03, 2019
It’s Bring Your Kid to Work Day! With Andrew and Ben out, Tyler is joined by his daughter, Molly. Tyler and Molly talk about being a pastor’s kid, the Clarensau Family’s recent adoption, and they respond to a TBTC listener’s question about song suggestions from local church band members. RESOURCES: The Worship Pastor by Zac Hicks CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Apr 26, 2019
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss attendance on Easter Sunday. Who shows up on Easter? How can we serve all these people well? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch
Apr 19, 2019
This week, the guys discuss a new Instagram account. @preachersnsneakers posts photos of celebrity pastors and highlights the cost of the clothing and shoes that they wear. RESOURCES: PreachersNSneakers (Instagram) CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Apr 12, 2019
This week, with Tyler and Ben out of the office, Andrew is joined by Max to discuss an article. The guys give responses to the “10 Church Activities That Need to Go.” RESOURCES: 10 Church Activities That Need to Go (Original Article) Platform by Michael Hyatt CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Apr 05, 2019
This week the guys discuss Easter Sunday. How do we plan for it? What do we focus on? Andrew, Tyler, and Ben look at different elements and aspects of the “Super Bowl of Sundays.” CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Mar 29, 2019
This week, the Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss the topic of predestination in light of Northwest Gospel Church’s current sermon series in the Book of Ephesians. The guys also move deeper and talk about how to handle doctrinal distinctives in a local church context. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Mar 23, 2019
