To Be The Church

Merry Christmas! This week, we’re talking Christmas. Can we take Christ out of it? How should we watch Christian Christmas movies? Should we? Andrew and Tyler discuss this, as well as talk about some of their favorite Christmas traditions, Christmas movies, and the worst gifts they’ve ever received. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Problem with Christian Films by Andrew Barber CONTACT US: podcast@tobeth...

Today we talk about equipping the church for the work of the ministry, and we have the conversation with an intern, a former intern, and a music pastor. We also talk “Christian or Christianese,” and recommend a few resources that are in our wheelhouse. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Surprised by Hope by NT Wright, goodreads.com , bookriot.com , The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, For the Glory of God b...

We love getting questions from our listeners. Today, we have one of those listeners in the studio with us, all the way from Pennsylvania. We talk about mentorship, Syrian refugees, problems with the Western Church, and much more. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Radical Reformission by Mark Driscoll, Who Do You Think You Are? by Mark Driscoll, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson, Leap Ove...

This week we talk about the point of kid’s ministry, cheesy Christian kids music, and contextualizing the gospel for kids. For today’s “ology” segment, we talk Sabbath. Is it required? Is it smart? What should a sabbath look like for a Christian? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Garden City by John Mark Comer CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

A few weeks back, when we talked about revivals, Tyler promised a story about his own experience in a revival setting. Today he tells that story, which sparks an entire conversation about healing, healing rooms, and name it/claim it theology. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Today is asmorgasbord of topics. We’re talking about the red cup… or actually, the outrage over the outrage of the red cup. We also talk Christian or Christianese, and spend our “ology” segment talking eschatology, specifically: what’s the point of the new heavens and new earth? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: To Be The Church Episode 5, Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright, Heaven by Randy Alcorn, Heaven for...

In our local church, November is a month that we focus on global missions… so today, we extend that conversation onto the podcast. Why is it ? We discuss the importance of the church being on the mission globally, and we talk with missionaries Andy Ziesemer and Ashley Olsen of A Jesus Mission. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: A Jesus Mission, Convoy of Hope CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.c...

Predestination. The word itself can carry a ton of baggage, yet the Bible clearly talks about it. So how do we approach this issue without the labels, frustrations, and arrogance that can so easily accompany those on both sides of this doctrine? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Acts 4, Romans 8, Ephesians 1, Hand in Hand by Randy Alcorn, Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace by Keith Stanglin & Thomas McCall,...

This episode is pretty much just a large Christian or Christianese segment. In addition, Tyler talks about virtual reality and the church, and Andrew talks about unity and diversity in the Church. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Jaunt VR, Google Cardboard CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Today we’re recommending books, as well as talking about the way that we read. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: When Work & Family Collide by Andy Stanley, Garden City by John Mark Comer, God’s Batallions by Rodney Stark, Backstage by Aaron Lunsford, Taking God At His Word by Kevin DeYoung, Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart by JD Greear, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years...

Should a Christian drink alcohol? Can a Christian drink alcohol? How much alcohol should a Christian drink? These are questions that pastors get every day. Join us as two pastors (one who drinks and one who does not) talk about this matter of conscience. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week, most of our discussion revolves around the idea that we are the church everywhere we go, every day … all 10,080 minutes a week. (Yeah, we looked it up.) So what does that mean for Sunday? Who is the gathering for? What’s the point? We tackle these, and many other questions. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper, Saturate by Jeff Vanderstelt CONTACT US: podcast@tobethech...

We’re answering questions! This week’s episode is a recording of our Tuesday afternoon Q&A on Periscope. Join us live for our next Q&A, Tuesday September 29th at 12pm Pacific. Find the link at twitter.com/tobethechurch . RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Skeleton’s in God’s Closet by Joshua Ryan Butler, Genesis Unbound by John Sailhammer, Genesis in Space & Time by Francis Schaeffer, The Meaning of Marri...

Today we’re joined by fellow pastor, musical worship leader, and beard connoisseur Chris Centola. We spend the majority of the day talking about how Christians relate to film, TV, and ficton. We also discuss our Learn, Live, Lead strategy for discipleship, and Chris’s magnificent beard. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Note to Self by Joe Thorn, The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper, Prodigal God by Tim Keller...

This week we talk about our new podcast, Life @ LifePoint. Andrew talks about his recent trip to Haiti, we discuss the exclusivity of denomination names, and we spend a good amount of time talking about how Christians should read the news. For this week’s “ology” segment, we talk ecclesiology and the big question: can you be a Christian without the Church? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , f...

Andrew is in Haiti, Courtney is in Hungary, so this week we break our normal format to talk with Emmy award winning make-up artist Michael Key about what it looks like to be the church in the TV/film industry, as a boss, and as a husband and father. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: keypublishinggroup.org CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Today we catch up with Courtney on her short term mission in France, and we talk about why we would charge money for a “Night of Worship” concert. Also, we’re joined by LPC’s new Family Life Pastor Michael Anderson, and we talk about the Dallas Cowboys, working at LifePoint, and equipping parents to teach their kids the gospel. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: ajesusmission.org , Bad Religion: How We Became...

On Episode 27, Tyler and Andrew get back to our normal format, and we’re catching up. We answer a ton of questions that have come in over the last few weeks on issues like Christian hedonism, baptism, and new team members. We also bring back our “Ology” segment, talking ecclesiology: using numbers to gauge our effectiveness, and what’s the deal with “online church?” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Our Live...

Today we’re joined by Chad Gardner, the front man for King’s Kaleidoscope. We talk about the formation of the 10-piece band, the new record Becoming Who We Are, and the importance (or lack of) of creativity in the local church body. Also, Courtney and Tyler talk about short term missions trips. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Becoming Who We Are by King’s Kaleidoscope, A Jesus Mission, Unceasing Worship by...

This week we talk with Zach Bolen of the band Citizens & Saints. We talk music in the church, songwriting in the church, the role of community in the church. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Today we talk with author, recording artist, and worship leader Stephen Miller about worship, the church, and the upcoming worship night at LPC. Andrew discusses what he looks for in a music pastor, and we listen to a few songs from Stephen’s new record, Liberating King. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Liberating King (music) by Stephen Miller, Worship Leaders, We Are Not Rockstars by Stephen Miller, Worsh...

Tyler, Andrew, and Courtney discuss Questions From a College Student about homosexuality, questions from a listener about a pastor’s divorce, and an ecclesiology conversation about what to do when church life runs dry. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality by Kevin DeYoung, Is God Anti Gay by Sam Allberry, When I Don’t Desire God by John Piper, Why We Love the...

Danny’s back, and so is Christian or Christianese: Brooklyn style. We spend the majority of our time discussing what we do with a pastor/author/speaker we disagree with doctrinally. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Today we’re joined by Danny Meyerend (aka D-Money) as we talk racism in America, racism in Scripture, and our response as the Church. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com , facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

It’s 4th of July weekend, so we’re gonna blow stuff up. Join us as we talk about the role of the Christian in politics, the idea of a “Christian nation,” and the phrase “God only helps those who help themselves.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Andrew’s sermon on 1 Peter 2:17, The Quartet by Joseph J. Ellis, The Moth Podcast, Rejoice by Northwest Collective, Finish the Mission edited John Piper & David Mat...