To Be The Church

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

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

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

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/tobethec...

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

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

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%20toda...

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

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/t...

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/tobethec...

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

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=LysxY2E4L2xi...

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

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

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 CONTAC...

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-...

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...

If God speaks through the preacher, why do preachers spend time preparing their sermons? Do preachers even need sermon prep? Andrew and Tyler discuss this and more on today's episode of the To Be The Church Podcast. RESOURCES: Logos Bible Software: https://www.logos.com/ CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben sit down to discuss a new To Be The Church article and whether or not Christians should judge people. RESOURCES: - Tyler's "A COVID-19 Playlist" article: https://tobethe.church/a-covid-19-playlist/ CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

During this Coronavirus season, we've added a few new podcasts to the To Be The Church Network. Today, we want to introduce you to The Church Scattered (hosted by Pastor Andrew Murch) and According to The Word (hosted by Pastor Ben Potloff). CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week Andrew and Tyler answer some questions from TBTC listeners. The guys discuss marriage, misused Bible verses, dealing with disappointment, and more. RESOURCES: The Marriage Journal by The Roloff's: https://theroloffs.com/products/themarriagejournal CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler answer a listener question about whether or not the church should be gathering in the current COVID-19 season. Should we act in submission to the governing authorities? Or is it time for civil disobedience? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week Tyler and Ben are joined by Cody Wisenbaker, a ministry associate on our local church staff. Together, the guys give some updates on what life is like for our staff and church as we can't gather in person. Also, Cody gives advice and resources for churches looking to utilize live streams during this season. RESOURCES: Church Sound & Media Facebook Groups: - https://www.facebook.com/group...

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about the COVID-19 outbreak and how it is impacting local churches. The guys also discuss whether or not Coronavirus is a punishment sent by God. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler are talking about what everyone is talking about: Coronavirus. How can local churches care for our people as this situation continues to develop? The guys discuss different ways that local church organizations can operate in the coming weeks. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch