

To Be The Church
To Be The Church
Each Friday, NGC pastors Andrew, Tyler, and Ben host a podcast about theology, the Christian life, and what it looks like ‘to be the church’ together.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Oct 7, 2022 • 24min
374. The Church and a Consumer Mentality
This week Andrew, Ben, and Tyler respond to Youtube comments left on a previous episode and answer a listener's question about creating a joy-filled serving culture in the church. CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Sep 30, 2022 • 25min
373. Discussing Cultural Moments in Church Gatherings
This week, Andrew and Tyler go through a few listener questions about discussing 9/11 at church and the use of anointing oil for the sick.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Sep 23, 2022 • 19min
372. 10 Reasons the Bible Teaches Flat Earth?
This week, Ben is gone and the show goes off the rails. The guys cover a question about the queen, about faith and science, and a tract that a listener was given at a political rally. CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Sep 16, 2022 • 22min
371. Is Male Headship a Result of the Fall?
This week, the guys discuss a TikTok video of a preacher claiming that male headship is a result of the Fall. They look back at the first three chapters of Genesis, as well as some of Paul’s writings to explore this claim.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Sep 9, 2022 • 29min
370. How to Spot a Deconstructionist
Today, Tyler, Andrew, and Ben are back together, and answering a listener question about being able to spot a deconstructionist. Also, the guys discuss whether someone can truly love the Bible and not have a relationship with Jesus.RESOURCE:The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity https://www.amazon.com/Commandments-Progressive-Christianity-Cruciform-Quick-ebook/dp/B0821X99RMCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Sep 2, 2022 • 35min
369. Tim Smith on Mars Hill, Worship, and Why the Church Still Matters (Part 2)
This week, Tyler continues his conversation with Tim Smith. They talk about the creative culture at Mars Hill, about recent history, and how Tim's experiences have uniquely enabled him to move into a new ministry space.LINKS:Tim's website: movedbyglory.comContact Tim: tim@movedbyglory.comThe Rise & Fall of Mars Hill Podcast https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Aug 26, 2022 • 38min
368. Tim Smith on Mars Hill, Worship, and Why the Church Still Matters (Part 1)
This week, Tyler sits down with Tim Smith to discuss Tim's story, both his unique history and where he's headed. They talk about the early days of Mars Hill, the creative culture that was built there, and why Tim is still a part of the Church after all these years.RESOURCES:Tim's website: movedbyglory.comContact Tim: tim@movedbyglory.comThe Rise & Fall of Mars Hill Podcast https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Aug 19, 2022 • 31min
367. Ministry to Young Adults
This week, Andrew and Ben are out, so Tyler has a conversation with Gavin Hesse about how to minister to 18-25-year-olds, understanding that they face unique challenges as it relates to biblical truth and the nature of reality. Also, Tyler peppers Gavin with shallow questions about life, love, and other mysteries.Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.com or just comment below!Follow To Be The Church:facebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Aug 12, 2022 • 15min
366. Breaking Curses With Your Words
Can we make or break curses with our words? This week, the guys discuss a listener question about the biblical truth of the power of our words and how that applies to us today.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurchBreaking the Curse: Art Works https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Curse-Carlton-Pearson/dp/0892748915

Aug 5, 2022 • 16min
365. How to Engage Christians with Opposite Worldviews
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss a question from a college-age listener. How can we, as Christians, engage with fellow believers whose worldview is opposite to ours? How do we know that our worldview is correct?CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch