To Be The Church

This week, the TBTC podcast returns to the van for one final episode. Andrew and Tyler are joined again by Sam, the Family Life Pastor at Northwest Gospel Church, to discuss a listener question about using paid workers versus volunteers in ministry. RESOURCES Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne Worship by the Book by D.A. Carson

So a Prayer meeting starts up at your workplace, and you realize that a bunch of members are Mormon. What do you do? This week on TBTC, Tyler and Andrew wrestle with this question and discuss how Tyler’s football team slaughtered Andrew’s this past Sunday. 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 are joined by Sam, the Family Life Pastor at Northwest Gospel Church. The guys continue to discuss our most recent anonymous comment and what responding to musical worship looks like in a youth ministry context. CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

We’re back in the van this week for a bonus episode of the To Be The Church podcast! If you’ve been listening to TBTC for a while, you’ve probably heard our segment called “Annonymous Comments.” This week, one of our favorite segments is back! CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler record from a Sprinter Van, returning from a 2-day pastors retreat in Wenatchee, WA. The guys discuss Andrew’s time in ‘Pastor School’ and their biggest takeaways from the most recent session with Larry Osborne, author of Sticky Church and Sticky Teams. RESOURCES Larry Osborne Grace City Church CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/...

This week on the TBTC Podcast, Tyler is joined by Nathan Noorlun, the Executive Pastor at Northwest Gospel Church. Tyler and Nathan discuss what leadership is like on a church staff when you don’t aspire to be the lead/teaching pastor. The guys also look at the functions of an executive pastor and how that role improves ministry in a local church context. RESOURCES The Five Dysfunctions of a Team...

This week, Tyler sits down with Dave Leandre to discuss Dave’s recent pastoral transition. When Dave was first on the TBTC podcast, he was a pastor in New York. However, Dave is now the lead pastor at Living Water Church, here in Vancouver, WA. Dave and Tyler discuss pastoral transition and how to begin affecting change in a new role. RESOURCES DISC Assessment CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com...

This week, Andrew and Tyler respond to an article from a pastor calling people to “quit the Church.” The guys also answer a listener question about doing youth ministry with multiple campuses. RESOURCES MultiChurch by Gregg Allison & Brad House Transgender by Vaughan Roberts The Minister as Moral Theologian by Sondra Wheeler The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Take Heart by Matt Chandler CONTACT US...

With Andrew out of the office, Tyler sits down with Max to answer some listener questions about music in local church gatherings. What goes into choosing songs for Sunday gatherings? How can instrumental sections in music be redeemed? RESOURCES Worship Matters Article by Bob Kauflin CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurc...

This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, Andrew and Tyler talk about how preachers and leaders respond to distractions during gatherings; whether that’s having to pee while preaching, someone passing out, or someone being arrested in the back of the room. The guys also discuss ‘response’ contexts versus ‘less-responsive’ contexts. CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch t...

Andrew and Tyler are discussing what happens when church leaders fall short. Sadly, we see many leaders fall for a multitude of reasons. This week on the show, the guys respond to a listener question on how to react when someone you respect fails. CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the TBTC podcast, Andrew and Tyler are answering questions from a first-time TBTC question asker; Savannah. They discuss church leadership, the role of women in musical worship, and church growth. RESOURCES The Dangerous Allure of Speed – T4G Sermon Church Music Matters – TBTC Podcast Men and Women, Equal Yet Different by Alexander Strauch Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by...

This week, Andrew and Tyler read some new iTunes reviews. The guys also discuss Chris Pratt and his Generations Award speech. And finally, we hear a response from the listener who recently wrote in about the ‘We Are Church’ movement. 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 discuss how Christians live in light of our nation, our freedoms, and our convictions. RESOURCES One Nation Under God by Kevin Kruse CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the TBTC Podcast, Tyler gives us an update on the Toilet Assassin. Also, Andrew and Tyler have an in-depth discussion about a recent hot-button issue: immigration. CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

With Tyler in class this week, Andrew is joined by Max to talk about young Christians, social media, and hot-button issues. Andrew also answers questions about young leaders in ministry and spiritual formation. CONTACT US podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler are discussing Sundays at Northwest Gospel Church. What does it look like executing 3 gatherings at 2 locations with 1 preacher? The guys also answer a question about pastors being called to “set an example” during gathered musical worship. RESOURCES Job Description – Local Lead Pastor at NGC CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/t...

This week on the TBTC Podcast, Andrew and Tyler vent about church “facilities.” The guys read out some new iTunes reviews and discuss the ‘We Are Church’ movement. RESOURCES: Desiring God The Gospel Coalition Center Church by Tim Keller CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week on To Be The Church, Andrew and Tyler discuss online reviews of podcasts and local churches. The guys also answer a question about prophesying and discuss what prophesy looks like in the Church today. RESOURCES Leave us a review!

TBTC IS BACK! Andrew and Tyler are back with a new Lyrical Analysis segment. Alos, the guys answer a question relating to leading musical worship songs that you don’t agree with. And finally, the guys discuss an article that highlights the celebrity pastor world. RESOURCES Chad Veach Article

What happens when a denominational distinction or element of a church culture takes precedence over Scripture? How should we respond? And how can we keep this from happening? This week, Tyler and Andrew discuss these questions… and talk about drinking cooled off coffee. RESOURCES: Good Friday at Northwest Gospel Church CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.co...

This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss Movie/TV sermon series. They also are answering a listener’s question about “spiritual songs” and how Colossians 3:16 affects our gathered musical worship. RESOURCES: nwgospel.com/bracket Practicing the Power by Sam Storms Unceasing Worship by Harold Best CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler are analyzing a couple songs and talking about the importance of what the local church sings. RESOURCES: Episode 36 CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

For Episode 146 of the To Be The Church podcast, Andrew and Tyler are discussing women in music ministry. Also, Andrew and Tyler look at how to approach relationship with homosexual family members. RESOURCES: Two Views on Women in Ministry by James Beck Women in the Church by Köstenberger & Schreiner Parenting by Paul David Tripp Episode 141 Episode 134 Episode 132 CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurc...

In response to the recent school shooting, Andrew and Tyler are discussing how the Church responds to tragedy. Also, the guys discuss the job of a pastor, and how the Bible informs that work. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch