This week, Andrew and Tyler cover a lot of ground. The guys start by discussing some new and creative ways to spend time in Scripture every day. Andrew and Tyler respond to a question from multiple TBTC listeners about some controversy surrounding musical worship leader Sean Feucht. And lastly, Tyler learns a new phrase. RESOURCES: - NGC Camas/Washougal Sermon on Luke 10:38-42: https://subspla.sh/7cv9b5k - Dwell App: https://dwellapp.io/ - Streetlights Bible: https://www.streetlightsbible.com/ -...
Dec 04, 2020•30 min
Happy Black Friday! This week, Tyler and Ben cover a lot of ground. They kick off the episode by discussing a potential new podcast... To Be The Dad. Next, they break down some different musical worship songs about fighting our battles. And to finish off this week, they share highlights from a recent talk given by Jared C. Wilson on the four habits of gospel-centered leaders. RESOURCES: - Battle Belongs by Phil Wickham: https://open.spotify.com/track/3CwpNu67Qg1Mcl8WNtzUgo - Jared C. Wilson's we...
Nov 27, 2020•27 min
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben respond to a listener question about whether or not churches are focusing too much on leadership development and not enough on actual gospel ministry. At what point does tracking trends, articulating metrics, and analyzing programs distract us from the work of the gospel? RESOURCES: - Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome by R. Kent & Barbara Hughes: https://www.amazon.com/Liberating-Ministry-Success-Syndrome-Hughes/dp/1581349742 CONTACT US: podcast@...
Nov 20, 2020•25 min
This week, Tyler interviews Andy Ziesemer. Andy is a musical worship leader, songwriter, and president of A Jesus Mission. Together, Tyler and Andy talk about global missions, witnessing to your neighbors, and Andy's new book: Our Mission In Christ. RESOURCES: - Andy's book: Our Mission In Christ: https://bit.ly/OurMissionInChrist - A Jesus Mission: https://ajesusmission.org/ CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Nov 13, 2020•24 min
What a week! Andrew, Tyler, and Ben take a moment to process the last few days, the pending election results, and how we should live in times like these. The guys also respond to a listener question about what to do when you're having trouble committing to a local church. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Nov 06, 2020•25 min
With the 2020 Election right around the corner, many of us are wondering how we can be the Church in the midst of such a crazy season. Andrew and Tyler talk through some of the major players, the major issues, and the current election season overall. RESOURCES: - Policies, Persons, and Paths to Ruin by John Piper: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/policies-persons-and-paths-to-ruin CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethe...
Oct 30, 2020•28 min
When is the right time to find a new job at a different church? This week Andrew, Ben, and Tyler talk about ministry transitions. They discuss different questions to ask, counsel to seek, and ways to leave one's current context well. RESOURCES: - Leadership and Church Size Dynamics by Tim Keller: https://seniorpastorcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tim-Keller-Size-Dynamics.pdf CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethech...
Oct 23, 2020•29 min
You love it. We love it. This week, we have a new segment of Lyrical Analysis. Andrew and Tyler discuss House on a Hill by Amanda Lindsey Cook. The guys talk about songs that aren't great for Sunday gathering but that are still powerful songs that should be heard and enjoyed. RESOURCES: - Learning to Love the Psalms by W. Robert Godfrey: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Love-Psalms-Study-Guide/dp/1567698352 CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch...
Oct 09, 2020•27 min
This week, Andrew and Tyler dive into their caches of saved tweets. Listen in as the guys discuss some of these interesting posts and how Christians can engage on a platform like Twitter. RESOURCES: - Brandon Smith's Tweet: https://twitter.com/brandon_d_smith/status/1309941415842131968 CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Oct 02, 2020
This week Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss a listener question about the end times. Is what we've seen so far this year just the beginning? The guys talk about these topics and questions as well as how we can be the church in light of all that is happening in our world. RESOURCES: - NGC Statement of Faith: https://www.nwgospel.com/what-defines-us CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 25, 2020
Andrew, Tyler, and Ben are back in the office and ready to get down to business. This week, the guys discuss a TBTC listener question about if local church gatherings are really that necessary. RESOURCES: - Analog Church by Jay Kim: https://www.amazon.com/Analog-Church-People-Places-Digital/dp/083084158X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2KCV04IGVGLHP&dchild=1&keywords=analog+church&qid=1600388107&sprefix=analog+church%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPU...
Sep 18, 2020
This week, we're back with some more episodes to share from The Church Scattered: A Daily Devotional Podcast. You can check out The Church Scattered at tobethechurch.com or wherever you stream your podcasts. RESOURCES: - The Church Scattered Podcast: tobethechurch.com CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 11, 2020
Over the last few months, we have introduced you to The Church Scattered Podcast. Recently, this daily devotional podcast covered Philippians 3:8 in a trio of episodes that we wanted to share it with the entire TBTC family. Be sure to subscribe to The Church Scattered wherever you get your podcasts! RESOURCES: - The Church Scattered Podcast: tobethechurch.com CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 04, 2020
This week Tyler is joined by Courtney Huskisson. Together, Tyler and Courtney discuss contextualizing the gospel for middle schoolers. They consider the specific nature of middle school ministry and talk through practical methods for sharing the good news with students. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Aug 28, 2020
Ben is here with Tyler for the long-awaited part three of our conversation on justice. Also, the guys discuss an "interesting" COVID update from a church in Seattle. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Aug 21, 2020
Andrew and Ben are out this week, so Tyler is joined by Sam and special guest Darryl Elledge. The conversation ranges from church mergers to Proverbs sermon series to wisdom that comes from 40+ years of ministry. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Aug 14, 2020
This week Andrew and Tyler respond to a TBTC listener question about the phrase "silence is violence." The guys talk through how this phrase is being used on social media. They discuss of the implications of phrases like this one and how Christians should respond to the movements that we're seeing in our culture. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Aug 07, 2020
This week, Tyler sits down with Max Janusch to talk about worship fails. The guys play some clips, share some stories, and have a good laugh at all the epic ways that church music can go wrong. Be sure to check out @worshipfails on Instagram. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 31, 2020
This week, Andrew and Tyler answer a question about last week's episode. The guys continue the discussion about race, injustice, and how Christians should respond to our current cultural moment. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 24, 2020
Does the Bible command Christians to right injustices? This week, Andrew is joined by Max Janusch for a discussion about our current cultural moment and how Christians can be the Church. RESOURCES: - What Is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin DeYoung & Greg Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/What-Mission-Church-Justice-Commission/dp/1433526905#:~:text=Zealous%20Christians%20disagree%20sharply%20today ,where%20we%20all%20need%20it. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurc...
Jul 17, 2020
This week Andrew and Tyler have a discussion on what leadership looks like in this pandemic season. The guys discuss some of the different nuances of our present cultural moment and how the Church can best be the Church. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 10, 2020
Are the songs your church sings true? Are the lyrics clear? Is the song as a whole compelling? This week, the guys continue their discussion from last week on how the local church can be more intentional about the songs we sing. RESOURCES: - Babylon Bee Podcast: https://babylonbee.com/podcast CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 03, 2020
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss principles for choosing which songs your local church should sing. The guys begin to break down "No Longer Slaves" by Bethel Music and talk about how local church leaders can better teach and equip their people through the songs that they sing. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 26, 2020
This week, Andrew and Tyler answer a To Be The Church listener question. Should politics affect local church leadership? The guys talk through different ways that local church leaders and members can operate in such a political and divisive culture. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 19, 2020
This week, Andrew and Tyler sit down with NGC Family Life Pastor Sam Cassese to discuss racism, the Church, America, term-confusion, and much more. The guys talk through some of the recent events that have captured our nation's attention and how Christians can faithfully follow Jesus in this cultural moment. RESOURCES: - TBTC Episode 73: https://tobethe.church/to-be-the-church/?sapurl=LysxY2E4L2xiL21pLys4Mm50NW1wP2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZQ== - Jon Tyson & David Bailey Interview: https...
Jun 12, 2020
This week, Tyler and Ben talk about deconversion. Can Christians actually fall away from the faith? The guys discuss these stories, enlightenment, orthodoxy, and what we should make of it. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 05, 2020
A few weeks ago, Andrew released a string of daily devotional podcasts based on 1 Peter 2. Check out these episodes on today's episode of the TBTC Podcast, and be sure to check out The Church Scattered Podcast at tobethechurch.com . CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
May 29, 2020
The KJV translation. Chemtrails. Government controlled nanobots. Everything is on the table this week as Andrew and Tyler answer a TBTC listener's question about conspiracy theories and Christians. RESOURCES: - On Christians Spreading Corona Conspiracies (Christianity Today article) by Ed Stetzer: https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2020/april/christians-and-corona-conspiracies.html CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/t...
May 22, 2020
How do you find books, podcasts, and other resources without straying from sound doctrine? What about when you disagree with a trusted author, what do you do then? This week, Tyler and Ben talk about how Christians can seek out trustworthy authors and know when to reject false doctrine. RESOURCES: - Finding the Right Hills to Die On by Gavin Ortlund: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423 - Better: A Study of Hebrews by Jen Wilkin: https://www.lifeway.com/en/pro...
May 15, 2020
This week, the guys discuss Andrew's recent letter to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee. Andrew and Tyler look at the collision of public policy, party affiliation, and the Church as the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to limit the ability for local churches to gather together. RESOURCES: The Church Scattered Podcast: https://tobethe.church/the-church-scattered/ CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
May 08, 2020
