To Be The Church

Andrew and Tyler cover a lot this week... an Oklahoma pastor spit on a church member's face for a sermon illustration, a bunch of old guys in suits rock out, and the guys respond to a question on teenage dating.RESOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheWayInternationalCONTACT:podcast@tobethechurch.comFollow To Be The Church:facebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Andrew, Tyler, and Ben find some joy in a TBTC Facebook memory and discuss questions about free will and how Cain could find a wife in Genesis 4.RESOURCES:- Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem: https://www.amazon.com/Systematic-Theology-Introduction-Biblical-Doctrine/dp/0310286700- What about Free Will? by Scott Christensen: https://www.amazon.com/What-about-Free-Will-Reconciling/dp/1629951862- Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility by D. A. Carson: https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Sovereignty-Human-Responsibility-Perspective/dp/1579108598/?tag=thegospcoal-20CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, the guys respond to a listener question about Acts 8, the Holy Spirit, and whether there's a second experience all Christians need to have with the Holy Spirit.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

In response to a recent episode, a listener asks if we honestly believe that the left wing media's bias is any worse than the right. The guys discuss this, trying to figure out how Christians should respond in an era of polarizing news.RESOURCES:The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken - https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Pyramid-Feeding-Post-Truth-World/dp/1433569590?&linkCode=sl1&tag=clarensau04-20&linkId=26abb9d7076cb87746027a625bb50402&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Merry Christmas from TBTC! Andrew got an early Christmas present this year, so the guys unbox and play a round of Joel Osteen's board game, Your Best Life Now!CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, the guys talk about the Enneagram, a personality test that has significantly grown in popularity and influence over the last decade. Tyler is joined by Luke Hendrix to discuss personality tests, spiritual formation, and how Christians could and should interact with things like the Enneagram. CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben respond to a "prophetic word" about circumcising our tithe money. Is this legit? The guys talk about the Prosperity Gospel and the correlation between giving money and receiving blessings.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about the phrase "Let's go Brandon." What is this phrase and where did it come from? Should Christians say it? The guys discuss the origins of this chant and talk about how Christians are called to live in a highly politicized nation.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben analyze the lyric of the song "Goodness of God" by Bethel Music. Is this song biblical? Is it helpful to sing in our churches on Sundays? The guys talk about recently adding and removing this song from our church's catalog of songs.RESOURCES:"Goodness of God" by Bethel Music: https://open.spotify.com/track/1gj9poFl2mLKkguqWo5Y1i?si=576b94c5b659441eCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, we learn a little bit more about Andrew, Tyler, and Ben. The guys talk about various interests and answer some fun questions about everything from first screen names to coffee mugs to funeral playlists. CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch