To Be The Church

This week, Tyler is joined by David Greco and Owen Githanga to talk about the work of Compassion International. In this episode, we hear Owen's own story about growing up as a Compassion sponsee and how Compassion focuses its efforts on the local church through child sponsorships.RESOURCES:- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/- Owen: https://www.compassion.com/christian-speakers/owen-githanga.htm- Partner with Compassion: https://www.compassion.com/church-engagement/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben are again joined by Gavin Hesse. Gavin serves as a non-vocational elder at Northwest Gospel Church. The guys discuss local church eldership, aspiring to eldership, and what it looks like to shepherd as an elder.RESOURCES:- NGC Governance Chart: https://lifepointchurch.s3.amazonaws.com/TBTCPod/NGC-Governance-Chart.png- The Shepherd Leader by Timothy Z. Witmer: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Leader-Achieving-Effective-Shepherding/dp/1596381310- Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Calling-Paperback-Confronting-Challenges/dp/1433541378/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dangerous+calling&qid=1621984690&s=books&sr=1-1CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler sits down with author/editor/film critic Brett McCracken to talk about how we feed our souls in a post-truth world. At the center of the conversation is Brett's newest book, "The Wisdom Pyramid," in which Brett tells us why wisdom is so rare in today's digital age, and how we can reorient our lives to gain wisdom.Follow Brett's work at https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Pyramid-Feeding-Post-Truth-World/dp/1433569590CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben discuss a listener questions about Episode 300 of the TBTC podcast. How can divided Christians be reconciled to one another? The guys talk about ways that Christians can overcome differences and be unified once again.RESOURCES:- TGC Article from Kevin DeYoung: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/why-reformed-evangelicalism-has-splintered-four-approaches-to-race-politics-and-gender/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben are joined by NGC elder Gavin Hesse. Together, the guys continue last week's discussion about "porneia" and divorce. The guys expand on that conversation by discussing the redemption and restoration that is possible despite one's struggles with sexual immorality.RESOURCES:- Thomas Schreiner article on pornography/divorce: https://www.9marks.org/article/is-pornography-use-ever-grounds-for-divorce/- Intercept Ministries: https://www.intercept.works/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben answer a listener question about pornography and divorce. Can divorce be justified if one's spouse has watched pornography? The guys respond to this question and dive into the Bible's teaching on lust, "porneia," and divorce.RESOURCES:- Thomas Schreiner article on Pornography/Divorce: https://www.9marks.org/article/is-pornography-use-ever-grounds-for-divorce/- Intercept Ministries: https://www.intercept.works/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

How is it that church gatherings across the world can look so similar? This week, the guys talk about the globalization of church music, gathering elements, and church "styles."RESOURCES:- Podcast on the globalization and industrialization of church music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-worship/id1503594795?i=1000490890453CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about pastoral sabbaticals. The guys discuss what sabbaticals are and the purpose they serve in the life of the church.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Happy 300th Episode! This week, the guys chat about masks and politics. Andrew, Tyler, and Ben respond to a listener question about whether or not wearing a mask is loving to one's neighbor. Also, the guys discuss a TGC article from Kevin DeYoung about Christians and our politics.RESOURCES:- TGC Article by Kevin DeYoung: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/why-reformed-evangelicalism-has-splintered-four-approaches-to-race-politics-and-gender/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

In light of 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, many churches have begun to offer Sunday morning live streams to help their people stay connected while being stuck at home. This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss church gathering live streams and how they can both help and hurt local churches.RESOURCES:- 9Marks Pastors Talk Podcasts: On Multi-Site Churches (with Matt Chandler): https://www.9marks.org/pastors-talk/episode-26-on-multi-site-churches-with-matt-chandler/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch