This week, Ben is gone and the show goes off the rails. The guys cover a question about the queen, about faith and science, and a tract that a listener was given at a political rally. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 23, 2022•19 min
This week, the guys discuss a TikTok video of a preacher claiming that male headship is a result of the Fall. They look back at the first three chapters of Genesis, as well as some of Paul’s writings to explore this claim. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Sep 16, 2022•22 min
Today, Tyler, Andrew, and Ben are back together, and answering a listener question about being able to spot a deconstructionist. Also, the guys discuss whether someone can truly love the Bible and not have a relationship with Jesus. RESOURCE: The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity https://www.amazon.com/Commandments-Progressive-Christianity-Cruciform-Quick-ebook/dp/B0821X99RM CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobeth...
Sep 09, 2022•29 min
This week, Tyler continues his conversation with Tim Smith. They talk about the creative culture at Mars Hill, about recent history, and how Tim's experiences have uniquely enabled him to move into a new ministry space. LINKS: Tim's website: movedbyglory.com Contact Tim: tim@movedbyglory.com The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill Podcast https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/ CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch i...
Sep 02, 2022•35 min
This week, Tyler sits down with Tim Smith to discuss Tim's story, both his unique history and where he's headed. They talk about the early days of Mars Hill, the creative culture that was built there, and why Tim is still a part of the Church after all these years. RESOURCES: Tim's website: movedbyglory.com Contact Tim: tim@movedbyglory.com The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill Podcast https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/ CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com face...
Aug 26, 2022•38 min
This week, Andrew and Ben are out, so Tyler has a conversation with Gavin Hesse about how to minister to 18-25-year-olds, understanding that they face unique challenges as it relates to biblical truth and the nature of reality. Also, Tyler peppers Gavin with shallow questions about life, love, and other mysteries. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com or just comment below! Follow To Be The Church: facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Aug 19, 2022•31 min
Can we make or break curses with our words? This week, the guys discuss a listener question about the biblical truth of the power of our words and how that applies to us today. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch Breaking the Curse: Art Works https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Curse-Carlton-Pearson/dp/0892748915...
Aug 12, 2022•15 min
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss a question from a college-age listener. How can we, as Christians, engage with fellow believers whose worldview is opposite to ours? How do we know that our worldview is correct? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Aug 05, 2022•16 min
Andrew has been thinking about cage-stage Calvinism. What is it? What are the defining characteristics of it? And could the term apply to other theological tribes as well? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 29, 2022•23 min
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben respond to multiple listener questions about quotes they saw online from supposed Christian sources. Are they biblical? If not, how do we engage those who share them online? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 22, 2022•20 min
In light of the Dobbs decision, the guys answer a listener question about how we can prepare young Christians for the world they are entering. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 15, 2022•20 min
This week, the guys follow up the episode "Do All Wolves Know They're Wolves?" from a few weeks ago. Is every teacher who is wrong a wolf in sheep's clothing? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jul 01, 2022•29 min
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss a follow up question from a few episodes ago. Does God talk to us? If so, what does it look like? And if not, how could that be considered a relationship? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 24, 2022•38 min
Another video episode… would Jesus have had better success with an AR-15? And should you listen to anything the guys say? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 17, 2022•31 min
In light of recent (and not so recent) revelations, should Christians cancel Disney+, stop going to Disneyland, and throw away all our Star Wars gear? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 10, 2022•23 min
How do our past experiences shape the way we hear preaching? As preachers, how should we keep in mind the different experiences of our congregations? Also, the guys handle a question about the Apostles' Creed and Jesus descending into hell. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Jun 03, 2022•21 min
Recently, someone told Ben that God spoke audibly to them. So today, the guys talk about whether or not God does that anymore. Have any of the guys ever heard God audibly? What about dreams or visions? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
May 27, 2022•24 min
It's the first time the guys have sat down together since the infamous SCOTUS leak on abortion, so Ben and Tyler ask Andrew to explain it to them. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
May 20, 2022•33 min
354. This week, Tyler is joined by NGC Discipleship and Formation Pastor Luke Hendrix. They discuss a class they recently created, Purpose & Place, and talk about how being God aware, self aware, and others aware helps you find your fit in the local church. To check out the class, visit nwgospel.com/findyourfit . CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
May 13, 2022•15 min
In light of some of the recent documentaries/podcasts/scandals involving church leaders, we ask the question: do wolves know they're wolves? We're all familiar with the Bible passages about watching out for wolves in sheep's clothing, but what about the wolves themselves? Are they well-meaning but misled folks, or are they cognizant of the fact that they are leading others astray? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechur...
May 06, 2022•18 min
As we deal with potentially harmful aspects of Western Christianity, should we throw them out completely, or reform what's already there? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Apr 29, 2022•22 min
Tyler and Andrew haven't watched the new Discovery+ Hillsong documentary yet, but they have a conversation about the increase in scandals in the church world over the past few years. RESOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iU5OVH33as CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Apr 22, 2022•26 min
This week, Tyler is joined by Courtney to talk baptism. Why is it important? How do we know if someone is ready for baptism? What's the minimum age you should baptize a young believer? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Apr 15, 2022•20 min
This week, Tyler and Ben head to Twitter and talk about expositional preaching and Bible translations. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Apr 08, 2022•22 min
This week, Tyler and Ben discuss a listener question surrounding the use of Bible verses on signs at large sporting events. This led to a conversation about the context of certain Bible verses, which led to another conversation about how we read our Bibles. This week, Tyler and Ben discuss a listener question surrounding the use of Bible verses on signs at large sporting events. This led to a conversation about the context of certain Bible verses, which led to another conversation about how we r...
Apr 01, 2022•20 min
This week, the guys respond to a series of listener questions about mormonism. Are Mormons Christians? Why do they claim to be? What's the difference between Mormon and Christian theology? RESOURCES: No Man Knows My History (No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith) CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Mar 25, 2022•20 min
The guys watch some videos together today, discuss sermon illustrations, and watch some unfortunate slips of the tongue.
Mar 18, 2022•25 min
After hearing Andrew and Ben preach the parable of the tenants, a listener sent in a question about how Christians relate to Jewish people, as well as how Christians should think about the current political state of Israel. RESOURCES: God's Kingdom Through God's Covenant https://amzn.to/3JkSpX2 The Church and Israel article: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/the-church-and-israel-the-issue CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram....
Mar 11, 2022•24 min
Our listeners are awesome... we got a lyrical analysis question for our grandma's favorite poem: "Footprints in the Sand." Is it clear? Is it true? Is it compelling? Would Ben put it in a frame in the church lobby? Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com . Follow To Be The Church: facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...
Feb 25, 2022•18 min
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss a listener question about Stephen Colbert's answer to a question about his faith and comedy. This started another conversation about the benefits of Twitter to the Christian life. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...
Feb 18, 2022•28 min