To Be The Church

After quite a few weeks, Andrew and Tyler are back together! In this episode, they talk about new podcasts coming out through TBTC, including Cinema Stories and Church Music Matters. They also talk about staff transitions at local church contexts. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Courtney sit down with Pastor and Author Jeff Vanderstelt about his new book Gospel Fluency. RESOURCES: Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt Saturate by Jeff Vanderstelt Cinema Stories Podcast CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

With Andrew and Tyler out of the office, Courtney and Max are here to discuss what it is like working behind the scenes at To Be The Church and as administrative staff at a local church. As Bible-college graduates, Courtney and Max also give advice to current Bible-college students and tell some funny stories from their start to vocational ministry. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook...

For Episode 116, Andrew and Tyler talk about being in community in a local church. They discuss the methods used at LifePoint Church, TBTC’s local context, including the importance of developing a culture of community. RESOURCES: Gospel Fluency by: Jeff Vanderstelt CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler sit down to discuss the divide between everyday, secular life and our spiritual lives, including a conversation about an eighty-one million dollar addition to a church facility and the world’s largest stained glass work. RESOURCES: Unceasing Worship by: Harold Best Art and the Bible by: Francis Schaffer Christ in Culture by: H. Richard Niebuhr Christ in Culture Revisite...

Tyler sits down with Preston Sprinkle to talk about the TBTC Book Club: April Book of the Month. However, Tyler and Preston go much further and discuss some of his other books as well, covering topics like the LGBTQ community, church planting, and Christian non-violence. RESOURCES: Go by: Preston Sprinkle Fight by: Preston Sprinkle A People to be Loved by: Preston Sprinkle Gospel Fluency by: Jeff...

In this week’s episode, Andrew and Tyler tackle the subject of whether or not New Testament believers should celebrate Old Testament feasts and traditions. They also discuss the use of pronouns when it comes to addressing members of the transgender community. RESOURCES: “A People to be Loved” by: Preston Sprinkle “Talking Points: Transgender” by: Vaughan Roberts “Gospel Fluency” by: Jeff Vanderste...

With Andrew out this week, Tyler and Courtney sit down to talk about songwriting and precipitation… and when those two worlds collide. Also, Tyler interviews Barnabas Piper on his book, The Curious Christian. RESOURCES: The Curious Christian by: Barnabas Piper Go by: Preston Sprinkle The Stories We Tell by: Mike Cosper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.co...

Join Andrew and Tyler as they sit down and discuss the opportunities for development that churches have coming out of the Easter season. They also talk about the differences between faithful shepherding and simply manipulating in a local church context. RESOURCES: Go by: Preston Sprinkle CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Andrew is out of the office, so Tyler sits down with another local pastor to talk about the 9 Marks Conference, which they both recently attended. In this episode they walk through their thoughts on marks 5-9 of a healthy church. RESOURCES: Go by: Preston Sprinkle 9 Marks of a Healthy Church by: Mark Never & David Platt Discipling by: Mark Dever Evangelism by: J. Mack Stiles Church Membership by:...

Andrew is out of the office, so Tyler sits down with another local pastor to talk about the 9 Marks Conference, which they both recently attended. In this episode, they walk through their thoughts on the first four marks of a healthy church. RESOURCES Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart by: J.D. Greear Conversion by: Michael Lawrence CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch...

Andrew and Tyler sit down to discuss great sermon podcasts that they’d recommend. They also talk about ministry salaries. How much is too much for a pastor to be making? RESOURCES: Podcasts Sign Posts The Emotionally Healthy Leader Theology in the Raw Thinking in Public Village Church The Gospel Coalition Reality San Fransisco Bridgetown Meere Fidelity Cultivated Vanderbloemen Institute Books The...

Andrew and Tyler sit down and look at the role of women in the Church. They are also joined by a good friend of the podcast and missionary to East Africa. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week we tackle your questions. What do you do when the church turns into an “industrial complex?” How often should you play the card “God told me…” with your friends? And how can you help musicians that aren’t ready for Sunday mornings? RESOURCES: “Just Do Something” by: Kevin DeYoung “The Worship Pastor” by: Zac Hicks “The Curious Christian” by: Barnabas Piper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechur...

We hit RECORD while Tyler and Andrew were chatting about ridiculous pastor posts on Facebook, and then they discuss un-cool youth ministry and what to do when you’re not where you thought you’d be in five years. RESOURCES: Podcast – Don’t Feed the Trolls Start by: John Acuff Just Do Something by: Kevin DeYoung The Curious Christian by: Barnabas Piper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , faceboo...

This week, Tyler and Andrew talk about a Facebook comment left on the TBTC page: “why do we have to have a sermon every weekend?” Also, they discuss a listener’s concern that a close family member thinks they’re a Christian, but consistently behaves contrary to the gospel. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Tyler is out this week so we’re bringing back an old segment favorite: Questions With Drew. Oh yea, Michael is on this week too… and trying not to make awkward eye contact. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Stories We Tell by: Mike Cosper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Do God’s promises mean that God gives us a blank check with our ‘blessing’ on the dollar line? Andrew and Tyler tackle their ‘favorite’ subjects this week; prosperity teaching and street corner preachers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Stories We Tell by: Mike Cosper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Is Jesus our Lead Pastor? Is Jesus our Worship Leader? In ‘Christian or Christianese’ we hear from Tyler and Andrew and the millennial pastor…? As well as apply the ‘Piper Rule’ to statements about the Bible. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Stories We Tell by: Mike Cosper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

It’s our 100th episode! We thought about doing something special, but decided to stick to our normal format: giving our take on your questions. Should a Christian celebrate an unbiblical political policy? What about the current Executive Order on refugees? Also, we talk about Tyler’s upcoming adoption. LINKS: clarensau.com/adopt RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper, David Plat...

As part of the TBTC Book Club, we talk to pastor/author/musician Bob Kauflin about his book, True Worshipers. We ask him your questions, some questions of our own, and hear how he responds to some popular Christianese phrases. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Engaging With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship by: David Peterson Recalling The Hope of Glory by: Allen Ross For the Glory of God: Recoving a Bibli...

“God wants me to be happy.” We hear that a lot. But where does it come from? And should Christians say it? Also, the guys discuss a Facebook post about a former musical worship leader who claims he “never worshipped” while leading. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: True Worshipers by Bob Kauflin, This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel J. Levitin CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechur...

This week we tackle the issue of ascribing to reformed theology in a tradition that has overwhelmingly been known as Arminian. RESOURCES: www.tobethechurch.com/bookclub CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Tyler and Andrew begin 2017 by looking at the top selling Christian books of 2016, which inevitably led to a conversation about shallow Christians, heretics, and a bunch of other fun stuff. TBTC Book Club: True Worshipers by Bob Kauflin CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

To end 2016, we’re bringing back an old segment, Questions From a Recent Bible College Grad. Max is in the studio today, asking all of the questions his heart desires. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Why We Love the Church by Kevin DeYoung & Ted Kluck CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch