To Be The Church

To Be The Church

Religion EN ↓ 523 episodes

Each Friday, a few NGC pastors Andrew, Tyler, and Ben host a podcast about theology, the Christian life, and what it looks like ‘to be the church’ together.

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To Be The Church

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Religion

Podcast website

ngceastside.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

420. Tyler is Back & Church Community 08.09.2023

This week Tyler, Andrew, and Ben are all back together! The guys discuss Ben's question on Church community and what it has meant for the three of them over the years. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

419. Church Denominations and Prophecy 01.09.2023

Ben is joined by Dr. Todd Miles to discuss church denomination and the gift of prophecy in the local church today. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

418. Cannabis and the Christian: Should Christians Smoke Marijuana? 26.08.2023

Ben is joined by Dr. Todd Miles to discuss his book Cannabis and the Christian. Todd breaks down how Christians should think about topics that are not directly addressed in the Bible and how Marijuana is one of these topics that Christians need to think critically about. Should Christians smoke pot? Watch the full episode to get Ben and Todd's thoughts. Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.c...

416. Does God Really Love ME?! 11.08.2023

This week Ben and Max discuss a listener's question on the love of God. Does God really love me, and how do I feel it? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

415. Ben is Back! 04.08.2023

Andrew is reunited with Ben Potloff this week as he returns from his sabbatical. Ben reflects on the time he had and what God taught him while he was away. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

414. Sabbaticals: The Ones They Leave Behind 28.07.2023

This week Max Janusch and Andrew discuss Ben's sabbatical in anticipation of his return next week. What does having a sabbatical look like for the rest of the staff and leadership at Northwest Gospel Church? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

413. Fasting, False Teachers, Tim Keller, and More 21.07.2023

Andrew is back this week and answering a ton of listener questions. Everything from fasting to why we don't celebrate the virgin Mary on Mothers Day. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch

412. The Joy of Having Summer Interns 14.07.2023

This week TBTC is joined by Noah Soistmann and Cody Wisenbaker as they reflect on this year's summer interns. They sit down and talk about the unexpected joy and help that an intern class can be in a church. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

411. Biblical Tithe and Get Your Money Back Guaranteed 07.07.2023

This week TBTC is joined by Executive Pastor of Operations Nathan Noorlun to discuss a controversial tithe challenge. Tithe and if you aren't satisfied get your money back. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

410. The Call to Ministry: Feels, Affirmation, & Fruit 30.06.2023

This week Andrew taught on the topic of calling. With so many people these days trying to discern what their "calling" is, Andrew and Caleb break it down together. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

409. Is It Always a Sin To Lie? 23.06.2023

This week Andrew is joined by preaching intern Will Gunn. The two answer a listener's question on lying. As well they discuss the call to ministry and preaching through the entire Bible in a life time. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

408. To Be a Pastor's Kid (PK) 16.06.2023

This week on the TBTC Podcast, Andrew interviews his daughter Olivia. He asks her what it is like to be a PK, what she remembers of other churches, and to describe the culture of NGC. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

407. Summer, Interns, and Andrew All By Himself 09.06.2023

This week is the first week Andrew does TBTC all by himself. With Tyler and Ben on sabbatical Andrew pulls in a few interns to talk about NGC, the summer, and the what he is going to be doing on TBTC for the next couple months. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

406. Ministry Growth, Development, and Change 02.06.2023

This week Tyler talks to Max Janusch about his ministry's growth and development over the years. They talk about everything from interning to Eldering at one of our local locations. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

405. Choosing Our Curriculum 19.05.2023

This week Tyler is joined by special guest Courtney Huna to answer a listener’s question. They discuss how they choose an existing curriculum, molding one to fit a specific ministry or, in some cases, making their own.  CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

404. The Gradual Shift... Local Churches and Denominations 12.05.2023

Today, Tyler and Andrew answer a listener question about the divide… the moment they knew they no longer were a part of a specific denomination or tribe. Also, Tyler’s leaving in a few weeks and Andrew needs your help. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

403. Discernment & Andrew's Bobblehead 05.05.2023

Today the guys talk about Andrew’s graduation gift gone awry. Also, Tyler and Andrew answer a listener's question about discernment in social gatherings. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

402. Rapid Fire 28.04.2023

It’s a rapid fire episode, where the guys cover everything from the Nephilim to loving Judas, from Moabites to our surprising theological views, from loving Judas to Gavin and Chick-Fil-A. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

401. Another AI Sermon, the Antichrist, & Hermeneutics 21.04.2023

Andrew’s back, and the guys cover a lot of ground. Some of it is ridiculous, some of it might be helpful. We’ll let you decide. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

400. The Easter Hangover 15.04.2023

Easter was this past weekend, so Ben and Tyler talk about the gatherings, the wins, and how they felt afterward. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

399. Why we Don't Scream "Help" 07.04.2023

This week Tyler, Andrew, and Ben answer a listener's question on volunteers at church. They discuss why they don't often ask people to "start serving" from the Sunday pulpit and how they approach equipping the saints for the work of ministry. Contact us at  podcast@tobethechurch.com  or just comment below! Follow To Be The Church: facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/...

398. A.I. Sermons and the Comment Section 31.03.2023

This week the guys dive into the comment section answering and responding to your thoughts and questions. Also, will a.i. replace Andrew Murch? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

397. Dr. Andrew Murch 24.03.2023

Andrew Murch is now a doctor! A journey started in 2017 has come to an end. This week the guys discuss Andrew finishing up his dissertation as well as quiz him on his knowledge of the medical field. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

396. The Article That Broke the Internet 17.03.2023

Ben, Tyler, and Andrew respond to a recent article on The Gospel Coalition, and respond to the response about the article. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

395. The Rapture, the Millennium, and the End Times 10.03.2023

 Ben is preaching through the book of Daniel right now, and that sparks a discussion about about the end times. How should we handle apocalyptic literature? And what should we make about all the Bible has to say about how the world will end? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

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