To Be The Church

Have you ever noticed that Tyler and Ben have weird names? Well, this week they talk about it. The guys also respond to a listener question about what to do when your church doesn't preach the Bible. Do you stay? Do you leave? How do you address it with church leadership?CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben discuss a follow-up question from last week's episode about masks and Martin Luther. However, the conversation doesn't stop there. The guys talk about credibility and the need for Christians to do research for themselves as it relates to important topics in culture.RESOURCES:- TBTC Episode 306 with Brett McCracken: https://subspla.sh/zwbytyv- The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken: https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Pyramid-Feeding-Post-Truth-World/dp/1433569590/ref=asc_df_1433569590/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459685310051&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5945228656467094169&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033616&hvtargid=pla-943149004779&psc=1CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler respond to a listener question about COVID, family dynamics, and Martin Luther. Does Martin Luther really have something to say about Coronavirus? The guys discuss a letter written by Luther and how his words point us to live during a pandemic.RESOURCES:- Christianity Today's article on Luther and the Bubonic: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/may-web-only/martin-luther-plague-pandemic-coronavirus-covid-flee-letter.htmlCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

It's another Friday, and the guys are here to tackle a listener question about masks, vaccines, and matters of conscience for Christians. When they conflict, how do we follow our Christian convictions and still submit to governing authorities? How do we battle fear and encourage others toward hope? The guys discuss these topics and help Christians navigate how to be the Church, even in difficult times.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben sit down to discuss a thread of tweets about Mars Hill and the Pacific Northwest. The guys talk about how an area like the Pacific Northwest affects churches like Mars Hill and the story of Mars Hill as told by Christianity Today's new podcast: The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill.RESOURCES:- Matthew Kaemingk's (@matthewkaemingk) tweet thread and article link: https://twitter.com/matthewkaemingk/status/1435243897475801090- The 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

This week, Tyler, Andrew, and Ben discuss some of the recent events in Afghanistan. They talk about political unrest in the heart of the Middle East and what that means for Christians all across the globe.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Andrew relocate to the auditorium of our church building and talk about a sermon series that Northwest Gospel Church recently began, "The Story." The guys talk about the big-picture narrative of Scripture and how Christians can avoid losing the plot entirely. RESOURCES:- The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-We-Tell-Movies-Truth/dp/1433537087- East of Eden by John Steinbeck: https://www.amazon.com/East-Eden-Penguin-Orange-Collection/dp/0143129481- Genesis in Space and Time by Francis Schaeffer: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Space-Time-Biblical-commentary/dp/0877846367- Not the Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantinga: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Way-Its-Supposed-Be/dp/0802842186- NGC Sermons: nwgospel.com/sermons- No Place for Truth by David Wells: https://www.amazon.com/No-Place-Truth-Whatever-Evangelical/dp/080280747X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NY7TCB6WN1ZV&dchild=1&keywords=no+place+for+truth&qid=1629420088&s=books&sprefix=no+place+fofr+%2Cstripbooks%2C234&sr=1-1CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Today, Andrew and Tyler answer listener questions, specifically about the role of our conscience in employer-forced vaccine mandates. Also, the guys discuss the book of Judges, how it's applicable today, and why our local church is preaching it this fall.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben are joined by none other than Andrew Murch, co-host and co-founder of the TBTC Podcast and Lead Pastor of Northwest Gospel Church. Andrew gives some updates from his time off and shares a few insights about pastoral sabbaticals.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

With Andrew still on Sabbatical and Tyler out of the office, Ben is joined by Courtney Huna and Noah Soistmann. Courtney and Noah serve our local church as the Youth Ministry Associates. This week, Ben, Courtney, and Noah talk about youth camps, the awesome opportunities that camps offer, and what Northwest Gospel Church is doing for our camp this Summer.RESOURCES:- NGC's Summer Camp: nwgospel.com/summercampCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch