To Be The Church

Does language really matter? If a church leader uses vocabulary they don’t really think through, is there really any damage? Do church leaders think it’s a big deal? Tyler and Andrew discuss this, as well as a ridiculous pastor who yells at kids in line to meet Santa… oh, and people who boycott Christmas trees. Merry Christmas, everyone. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethe...

How do you talk to your loved ones about their unbiblical church? Should you? Tyler and Andrew talk through this, as well as give an example of a Christmas-themed expositional sermon. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

It’s Christmas time, and with Christmas come the often loved and often hated Christmas carols. Should we sing them? Should we preach sermons about them? This conversation sparked another about the leadership role of the person leading musical worship. From there, we answer a couple of questions about musical worship. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/...

After the briefest of conversations about millennials and the presidency, Tyler and Andrew discuss the struggles of a friend who is in the process of church revitalization. They cover spacial holiness, servanthood, and more. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

How do we celebrate Thanksgiving? By figuring out what we’d sound like drunk, talking about riots, and rapping Dr. Seuss. Join the Ex-Youth Pastors and the TBTC guys as they come together for this special Thanksgiving episode. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

As two guys who are deeply embedded in a local church, Andrew and Tyler give a plea to both the church member and the church leader for healthy church membership. Also, they answer a couple listener questions. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Biblical Preaching by Haddon Robinson, Between Two Worlds by John Stott, The Supremacy of God in Preaching by John Piper, Why Johnny Can’t Preach by Tim Challies, Chri...

This week, Tyler interviews Courtney about her recent short-term mission to Haiti. She tells us about the country’s history, current socio-economic climate, and tells us how she is living out being the church. To donate to Convoy of Hope, visit convoyofhope.org/donate . CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

You always hear people say it: even if you’re not going to be involved in the national political scene, you should really care about local politics. So this week, we brought in local political expert Nathan Knottingham to talk about the importance of being involved in your local political scene. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week, we discuss the “Worship Team Guidelines” of a church that was recently under scrutiny for their stance on being overweight. Enjoy. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Millennials and the church… So much has been said about how they relate to the church, why they’re leaving the church, and how we can keep them around. This week, Tyler is joined by four millennials who are trying to live out what it looks like to be the church. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! As a Christian, what is your response to the upcoming election? Who are you voting for? Are you voting at all?...

How do you suggest expositional preaching to your pastor? Can you? Should you? Also, how do you pray the Psalms? Join Andrew and Tyler as they discuss these questions, as well as list their favorite books by Timothy Keller. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! As a Christian, what is your response to the upcoming election? Who are you voting for? Are you voting at all? We want to hear from you. Give us a cal...

Recently, Andrew came across a question from a youth pastor regarding the Pledge of Allegiance. In light of where our nation is politically, is it OK for a Christian to say the pledge? Is it in bounds to refrain? Join us as Andrew and Tyler take sides and debate the issue. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Non-Participation: A Sermon by John Mark Comer, A Christian Manifesto by Francis Schaeffer, Counter Poi...

Today we’re answering your questions… from church music to Catholic theology to the use of guns in self-defense. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Fight by Preston Sprinkle, More on Guns and Self-Defense by John Piper CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

We talk a lot about DNA on this podcast… but what does that mean? What goes in to a church’s DNA? Is it just the leadership? Or is it the church as a whole? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne, Creature of the Word by Matt Chandler and others CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

How should a Christian view marijuana? Off limits? Totally in bounds? Is it the same as alcohol? These are the things that Andrew and Tyler think about… RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Three Reasons Not to Drop the Mic, Music Pastor: The size of your Church Matters, Politics and the Christian: 3 Calls CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Sam is filling in for Andrew this week, and we talk about his recent sermon from Proverbs 7, warning about adultery. Sam and Tyler discuss the balance of grace and truth, as well as the balance of vulnerability in Christian art. They wrapped up this week’s episode by giving a handful of “not mainstream” Christian art recommendations, which can be found below. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Sam’s sermon on...

We follow up with Tyler about his Facebook friend, and Drew joins us to discuss conflict. Tyler calls Andrew an activist, and is also the one who gets to name the episodes. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Gary McIntosh & Samuel Rima, Death By Meeting by Patrick Lencioni, Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechur...

Tyler has a Facebook friend he wants to confront, and Andrew wonders if he can have his own opinions. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching by R.C. Sproul and others CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

We received a lot of questions about Episode 74, The “F-Bomb” in a Gospel Song, so we decided to do a really long follow-up. Enjoy. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Tim Keller on the Disappearing Umbrella Over Conservative Christians, What the Bleep Does the Bible Say About Profanity by Preston Sprinkle, Some Words on Words by Andrew Murch, $%#$!@ And Other Stuff by Andrew Murch CONTACT US: podcast@tobethec...

Tyler and Courtney just got back from a week of youth camp, and today they talk about the importance of youth camp, the different styles of youth camp, and the importance of being intentional with the time away. Also, they talk about prayer and creativity, and recommend some books to read this summer on those topics. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: When I Don’t Desire God by John Piper, A Praying Life by P...

One of Tyler’s favorite gospel bands, King’s Kaleidoscope, recently released a somewhat polarizing song, and he wants to talk about it. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Our Interview with Chad Gardner of King’s Kaleidoscope, Cussing Podcast, Why A Synthesizer Isn’t the Holy Spirit by Bob Kauflin CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Today we take a closer look at a couple of previous topics. First, Andrew and Tyler discuss the danger of lumping cultural “sins” into the same category as biblical sins. Then, the guys invite Sam into the conversation to discuss racism in America from the perspective of a self-described “ethnical enigma.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Pastor With No Answers Podcast, Bloodlines by John Piper CONTACT...

A lot has happened in our nation and in the Church since we sat down in the same room together, and we have a lot to say about our response as the church. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Skeletons in God’s Closet by Joshua Ryan Butler, Stop Getting Facebook Naked, Perry Noble: The System Is Working CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

What’s the deal with the Ex-Youth Pastors? They’ve taken some heat for some of their statements, so Tyler and Andrew weigh in. Also, they discuss the idea of having a “life verse,” and even go to the Internet to find theirs. Finally, we wrap up with an overview of tobethechurch.com . RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: www.tobethechurch.com , Life Verse Quiz CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com...

Happy 4th of July! This week, we let the Ex-Youth Pastors take over our show. Enjoy! CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch