To Be The Church

This week, Andrew and Tyler are responding to the question, “Is God’s love reckless?” Also, “my personal relationship with Jesus,” Christian or Christianese? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler are taking a free Prophetic Personality quiz in order to find out how they can best have a direct line to God. Also, Andrew and Tyler look at the idea of singing to Jesus versus singing to the Holy Spirit. And finally, should churches hand out clean needles to drug users as an opportunity for evangelism? Andrew and Tyler answer the question. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethec...

This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, Andrew and Tyler are announcing some big news about our local church context! CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Andrew are planning out a Sunday morning gathering, working through different elements and the reasons we include them in our liturgy. Also, a new segment of Christian or Christianese. And finally, the guys discuss whether or not church elders have authority over people as well as the organization. RESOURCES Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch....

This week, Andrew and Tyler are doing a lyrical analysis of a song and discussing its theological strength. This also begs the question, how important are the words that we sing together on Sunday? Also, the guys look at the difference between pastors and elders… or the lack thereof. RESOURCES LPC Sermon – 1 Timothy 2:8-15 LPC Sermon – 1 Timothy 3:1-7 LPC Sermon – Ephesians 5:21-33 Equal Yet Diffe...

Andrew and Tyler are back this week after a short break, talking about Mid-West church signs and whether or not Jesus has a Naughty List. Andrew discussing the biblical idea of being a Child of God. And finally, Tyler and Andrew talk about Center Church by Tim Keller and how to go about preaching the gospel to your cultural context. RESOURCES Center Church by Tim Keller Preaching Christ in a Postm...

This week, Andrew and Tyler are discussing a couple scenarios that were almost tweeted about. Also, Andrew discusses young preachers and how to work toward preaching through entire books of the Bible. Tyler brings up a string of tweets from the band Citizens & Saints about live performance videos of church music and the potential damage they may cause. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , faceb...

This week, Andrew and Tyler are discussing Vancouver, WA: the most hipster city in the nation. Andrew has done some research and is ready to reveal who is the most hipster on our local church staff. Also, Andrew and Tyler are discussing their top books from 2017. Andrew’s List: 1984 by George Orwell Andrew Fuller by John Piper Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp Life of Martyn Lloyd–Jones by Iai...

In this episode, Andrew and Tyler are discussing what makes a song worth singing in a Sunday gathering. Also, the guys talk about how to train and equip people to be themselves when on stage. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

There is no escaping it, Christmas season is here. Today Andrew and Tyler talk about the tension between what (some) church folks want and expect versus what (some) church leaders would like to do. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Happy Thanksgiving! This week, Tyler and Andrew are talking about the reason for the TBTC Podcast. Why do we do it? Also, Tyler and Andrew respond to a question from a listener about thematic sermons and asking for money from the pulpit. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Andrew and Tyler are back, and they are looking at the question, is God’s love reckless? The guys are also responding to a question about when is the right time and what are the right reasons to leave your local church? RESOURCES: “When Worship Lyrics Miss the Mark” by John Piper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week, on the To Be The Church podcast, Andrew and Tyler are talking about the history of our local church and how it has changed in the last 79 years. Also, the guys answer questions about how much poor theology is too much and why shouldn’t pastors, elders, and church staff be responsible for all church programs and events. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch &...

This week, Andrew and Tyler respond to questions from TBTC listeners. The guys work through the definitions of topical and expositional sermons. In this, they answer the question of what role does exegesis play in biblical preaching. And from another submitted question, Andrew and Tyler look at the creation account of the Book of Genesis and how to interpret it. RESOURCES: “Worthy” by Beautiful Eu...

This week, Andrew and Tyler are joined by Dave Leandre, Lead Pastor of Elmira Christian Center in Elmira New York. Andrew, Tyler, and Dave sit down to discuss TV and movies. How much is too much? Also, TBTC responds to an interesting question about Sunday night services and why local churches should bring them back. RESOURCES: Kings Kaleidoscope John Mark McMillan CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch...

This week, Andrew and Tyler look at preaching the Old Testament. How can you connect the OT with Christ without repetitious sermons? Also, Andrew and Tyler discuss the topic of God’s presence and the New Covenant. RESOURCES: History & Background Sermon All LifePoint Church Sermons Preaching Christ from the Old Testament by Sidney Greidanus Panel on Preaching Christ in the OT by The Gospel Coalitio...

When meetings, tasks, and life get in the way of work, how do you stay on track and make the most of the time you have? Tyler and Andrew address productivity and give resources that they utilize to manage their schedules and maximize their work weeks. Also, Tyler and Andrew discuss the phrase “this is my calling” on Christian or Christianese. RESOURCES: Ideal Schedule by Context Coaching Trello Bo...

This week, Andrew and Tyler bring in their friend Chad Francis from Living Water Church across town. The topic at hand: when you’re looking for a “church job,” should you find a church that aligns with your vision, or find a church where you can change the culture. The guys also talk about church differences, pastoral transitions, and awkward Google reviews. RESOURCES: Reformed Northwest Podcast C...

This week, “Christian or Christianese” is back! Andrew and Tyler discuss the presence of God and whether or not it is a biblical idea or just something made up over time. They also share resources on studying the presence of God further. RESOURCES: The Presence of God by Ryan Lister Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence Distant God by Chris Nye The Pursuing God by Joshua Ryan Butler C...

This week, Tyler and Andrew respond to a question from Episode 123. They discuss church staff culture and how that shows when addressing sensitive issues, specifically on social media. Andrew and Tyler walk through the process of training young church leaders and explain why that is so important to growing as a staff and a local church. RESOURCES: One Nation Under God by: Kevin M. Kruse Sing On! b...

In this episode, Andrew and Tyler discuss fall-kick offs and what they mean for the local church. Also, they talk about church members, growing closer in community at different size churches, and what change looks like for a church staff. RESOURCES: Episode 116: From the Street to the Table CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

After a summer full of staff transitions, camps, weekly gatherings, and vacations, Andrew and Tyler are back in the saddle, discussing Tyler’s recent trip to Haiti, pastoral prayers, and how to lead the local church in viewing current events through the lens of the gospel. RESOURCES: Tyler’s Pastoral Prayer Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones by: Iain Murry George Whitefield by: Arnold Dallimore The Benedi...

After a week off, Andrew and Tyler are back to talk about this Summer at TBTC. Plans for the Fall are hinted at. And a recap is given of the exciting months that have already flown by this year. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler introduces the Church Music Matters Podcast. This new podcast is centered around music in the Church, musical worship songwriting, and liturgy. In this episode of Church Music Matters we sit down with Zac Hicks, author of The Worship Pastor, and talk about the importance of developing a doxological philosophy of worship. You can find more info on the Church Music Matters Podcast a...

This week, Tyler and Courtney sit down to discuss a new podcast on the TBTC Network, Cinema Stories. This new podcast is all about connecting faith and film, looking at how culture longs for and reflects the gospel narrative in our stories. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch