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To Be The Church

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Each Friday, NGC pastors Andrew, Tyler, and Ben host a podcast about theology, the Christian life, and what it looks like ‘to be the church’ together.
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Episodes

402. Rapid Fire

It’s a rapid fire episode, where the guys cover everything from the Nephilim to loving Judas, from Moabites to our surprising theological views, from loving Judas to Gavin and Chick-Fil-A. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Apr 28, 202327 min

401. Another AI Sermon, the Antichrist, & Hermeneutics

Andrew’s back, and the guys cover a lot of ground. Some of it is ridiculous, some of it might be helpful. We’ll let you decide. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Apr 21, 202324 min

400. The Easter Hangover

Easter was this past weekend, so Ben and Tyler talk about the gatherings, the wins, and how they felt afterward. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Apr 15, 2023

399. Why we Don't Scream "Help"

This week Tyler, Andrew, and Ben answer a listener's question on volunteers at church. They discuss why they don't often ask people to "start serving" from the Sunday pulpit and how they approach equipping the saints for the work of ministry. Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com or just comment below! Follow To Be The Church: facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...

Apr 07, 202322 min

398. A.I. Sermons and the Comment Section

This week the guys dive into the comment section answering and responding to your thoughts and questions. Also, will a.i. replace Andrew Murch? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Mar 31, 202327 min

397. Dr. Andrew Murch

Andrew Murch is now a doctor! A journey started in 2017 has come to an end. This week the guys discuss Andrew finishing up his dissertation as well as quiz him on his knowledge of the medical field. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Mar 24, 202328 min

396. The Article That Broke the Internet

Ben, Tyler, and Andrew respond to a recent article on The Gospel Coalition, and respond to the response about the article. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Mar 17, 202322 min

395. The Rapture, the Millennium, and the End Times

Ben is preaching through the book of Daniel right now, and that sparks a discussion about about the end times. How should we handle apocalyptic literature? And what should we make about all the Bible has to say about how the world will end? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Mar 10, 202327 min

394. Why no altar calls?

Recently, a visitor to NGC wondered why we don’t do altar calls on Sunday mornings. This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss the history of altar calls, as well as why we respond the way we do in church gatherings. It also turned into a conversation about the recent revival at Asbury college in Kentucky. Resources: https:// www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/evangelical-history/a-brief-history-of-the-altar-call/ Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Follow To Be The Church: facebook.com/tobethechurch...

Mar 03, 202331 min

393. Where does the New Testament tell us to tithe and be members of a church?

It's a snow day, so the guys Zoom in to cover a listener question and a recent Facebook comment. Where does the New Testament prescribe tithing? What about church membership? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Feb 24, 202330 min

392. Homeschooling, Extra-Curricular's, Witness, & Guarding our Kids

Tyler, Ben, and Andrew handle a couple of listener questions. First, should we let our kids go to church activities at churches that we don’t align with theologically? And second, how can one engage the lost when all their friends are Christians? RESOURCE: https:// www.crossway.org/articles/how-radically-ordinary-hospitality-changed-rosaria-butterfields-life/ CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethe...

Feb 17, 202325 min

391. Immigration & Ben’s Egg Intake

This week, the guys discuss a bumper sticker that compares heaven to immigration policy. Disclaimer: the first 16 minutes of this episode are ridiculous. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Feb 10, 202328 min

390. It’s Recommendation Time

This week, Andrew, Ben, and Tyler respond to a YouTube comment asking what we’re listening to, reading, and using to study Scripture. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Feb 03, 202316 min

389. What Should Happen in the Sunday Morning Gathering?

This week, Ben brings a question about what should happen on Sunday mornings in the church gathering. Should we stick to singing and preaching, or is there space for drama, painting, or flag-waving? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Jan 27, 202323 min

388. Core Values of a Church Staff

No Tyler or Ben this week; instead, Andrew talks with NGC pastor Nathan Noorlun about staff culture and the core values of a church staff. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Jan 20, 202329 min

387. Does God have Regrets?

This week the guys answer a few listener questions, talk about their new year's resolutions, and does God have Regrets. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Jan 13, 202320 min

386. My Church Didn't Gather on Christmas!

Do you have to gather when Christmas lands on a Sunday, or does a Saturday gathering suffice? This week Tyler, Andrew, and Ben address this question and talk about the winter storm that threw off Northwest Gospel Church's Christmas Eve plans. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Jan 06, 202323 min

385. Kirk Cameron and America’s Covenant with God?

Did America’s founding fathers make a covenant with God? This week, Andrew and Tyler take a look at a recent promo from Kirk Cameron about the secret documents that supposedly prove that America is a Christian nation. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Dec 23, 202214 min

384. Should the Church Have a Political Committee?

Today, Andrew and Tyler tackle a listener’s question about Christians and voting. Should the church have a political committee that helps its members know how to vote on certain issues? Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com Follow To Be The Church: facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch...

Dec 16, 202222 min

383. Ten Years at a Local Church (Part 2)

This week Andrew and Tyler pick up from last week's episode as they talk about Tyler's time here at Northwest Gospel Church. The guys look back at the previous ten years and their hopes for the future. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Dec 09, 202235 min

382. Ten Years at a Local Church (Part 1)

Tyler's 10-year anniversary at Northwest Gospel Church is this month, and that's a big deal! This week, Tyler and Andrew talk about what it has meant to be at the same local church for ten years and reminisce on Tyler's time here. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Dec 02, 202224 min

381. Tyler is Thankful

This week, Tyler reminisces on what he’s thankful for… including Ben, Andrew’s biceps, email scams, the stuff you guys send in, and the ways that we can be the church together. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Nov 25, 202241 min

380. Is Retirement Biblical?

Have you ever wanted a To Be The Church episode on retirement, The Chosen, Jesus being raised from the dead, and Christmas music? If so, you're in for a treat! CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Nov 18, 202217 min

379. Can we speak Jesus over things?

This week the guys bring back an old segment of the show, Christian or Christianese? Can we, as Christians, speak Jesus over things? Where does this idea come from, and is it helpful and necessary for the Church today? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Nov 11, 202215 min

378. Is the separation of church and state Biblical?

This week the guys answer a listener's question. Is the separation of church and state Biblical, and where did it come from? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Nov 04, 202228 min

377. Christians & Halloween

This week, Andrew, Ben, and Tyler discuss a listener question about Christians celebrating Halloween. Also, Tyler tells the story of the time he accidentally ended up at a witch party. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Oct 28, 202215 min

376. Should the church sing this song?

This week, the guys go back to an old segment called “Lyrical Analysis,” where they look at songs the church sings and ask whether it’s helpful or not. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Oct 21, 202239 min

375. Introducing NGC University!

In this week's episode, Ben and Tyler discuss the classes they will teach at NGC University. A day of commitment to learning and growing together at our local church. Sign Up for NGC University: https://www.nwgospel.com/university CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Oct 14, 202220 min

374. The Church and a Consumer Mentality

This week Andrew, Ben, and Tyler respond to Youtube comments left on a previous episode and answer a listener's question about creating a joy-filled serving culture in the church. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Oct 07, 202224 min

373. Discussing Cultural Moments in Church Gatherings

This week, Andrew and Tyler go through a few listener questions about discussing 9/11 at church and the use of anointing oil for the sick. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch...

Sep 30, 202225 min
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