To Be The Church

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

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

This week, Tyler and Ben sit down and discuss a new Christian or Christianese segment. The guys also talk about and introduce a new podcast in the TBTC network. RESOURCES: NGC Sermons Podcast – Camas/Washougal Campus Preaching Exposed Podcast CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben respond to a nasty email sent by a young team member to a TBTC listener. How should leaders respond to nonconstructive criticism from team members? In what ways can you care for people in the local church through tough conversations and relational tension? RESOURCES: Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com face...

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss local church volunteers. For people not in vocational ministry, what habits and competencies help in serving on different local church ministry teams? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the TBTC podcast, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben Potloff discuss Northwest Gospel Church’s upcoming campus launch. The guys talk about local church leadership and multisite organizational leadership. RESOURCES MultiChurch by Brad House & Gregg Allison CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the podcast, Andrew and Tyler respond to a TBTC listener question about when to question or avoid certain Christian authors and how to go about guarding oneself against less-than-biblical authors and books. RESOURCES What Is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin DeYoung Generous Justice by Timothy Keller CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobeth...

This week, Andrew and Tyler are joined by Ben Potloff. The guys respond to an article about Christians and practicing Yoga, discussing different perspectives on how Christians should navigate the popular practice. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the TBTC podcast, Andrew is out and Tyler is joined by Northwest Gospel Church’s new Local Lead Pastor; Ben Potloff. The guys talk about Ben and his experiences in ministry and discuss some questions about Online and Virtual church campuses. Also, Tyler gives an exciting update on his adoption. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch...

This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, Andrew sits down with Max and a long time TBTC listener, Rian Muleback to talk about the will of God. Rian tells his story of looking for work and trying to figure out what God’s will is for his life. RESOURCES Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobeth...

This week, Andrew and Tyler respond to a listener question about leading musical worship. The guys talk about the musical worship leader as ‘producer’ and discuss changing a local church’s musical worship culture. RESOURCES Austin Stone Worship Classes Bethel Church’s WorshipU Paul Baloche’s Lead Worship CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch ins...

This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss affirmation and encouragement. Are they important? If so, how do they fit in organizational leadership of a local church? RESOURCES Practicing Affirmation by Sam Crabtree CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

2019 is here! Andrew and Tyler briefly look back at some favorite books and movies from 2018. They guys also discuss a listener question about addressing issues or concerns with your local church lead pastor. CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

Merry Christmas! This week, we’re doing a TBTC Christmas Throwback to the past three years! CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, Andrew and Tyler have a new Lyrical Analysis segment. The guys discuss a new song, analyze its lyrics, talk through its audience, and dive into a bit of Christian or Christian-ese in the process. RESOURCES Jesus Freak Cruise SONG: Let’s Make America Great Again CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch insta...

This week on the To Be The Church podcast, Andrew and Tyler are joined by Drew Schinderwolf. Drew recounts an email conversation that he had with Andrew, and this is Andrew’s first time hearing about it. Also, they guys have a new Lyrical Analysis segment. CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler are discussing responses to last week’s episode; Special Dinners for Top Givers. The guys discuss special treatment of top givers in local churches. Can this be done well? Can this be done biblically? CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the To Be The Church Podcast Andrew and Tyler respond to an Instagram post where a local church hosted a special dinner for their top givers. RESOURCES Weakness Is the Way by J.I. Packer CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, we’re looking back at past episode and segments that we really enjoyed! RESOURCES Episode 1 Episode 5 Episode 6 Episode 22 Episode 90 Episode 134 CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the To Be The Church podcast, Andrew is out of the office and Tyler is joined by Courtney and Max to talk about organizational and local church leadership from the other side of things. How do you navigate your job, ministry, and local church involvement when your pastor signs your paycheck? CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch inst...

This week on the TBTC Podcast, Andrew and Tyler respond to a sermon clip where a pastor explains something that Jesus “wanted to do, but couldn’t do.” The guys also discuss a listener’s question about if it is okay and right to question certain beliefs about miracles and healing. RESOURCES Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller Episode 40: Healing CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurc...

This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, Andrew and Tyler are discussing organizational leadership. The guys talk about leading a church staff, developing and maintaining healthy relationships with teams, and different tools to better lead an organization. RESOURCES DISC Assessment CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechur...

This week, Andrew and Tyler answer a listener’s question about Halloween. Should Christians celebrate it? Should we ignore it completely? Or is there another way for Christians to relate to culture and Halloween? RESOURCES Holy Ghost Stories by Brad Davis and The Eagle and Child CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the TBTC podcast, Andrew and Tyler look at Ephesians 4:11-16 and discuss what it looks like to “equip the saints for the work of the ministry.”

This week, Andrew and Tyler have two new songs for Lyrical Analysis. They guys also discuss choosing and singing songs that may need an explanation in order to be sung corporately.