To Be The Church

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss principles for choosing which songs your local church should sing. The guys begin to break down "No Longer Slaves" by Bethel Music and talk about how local church leaders can better teach and equip their people through the songs that they sing.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler answer a To Be The Church listener question. Should politics affect local church leadership? The guys talk through different ways that local church leaders and members can operate in such a political and divisive culture.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler sit down with NGC Family Life Pastor Sam Cassese to discuss racism, the Church, America, term-confusion, and much more. The guys talk through some of the recent events that have captured our nation's attention and how Christians can faithfully follow Jesus in this cultural moment.RESOURCES:- TBTC Episode 73: https://tobethe.church/to-be-the-church/?sapurl=LysxY2E4L2xiL21pLys4Mm50NW1wP2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZQ==- Jon Tyson & David Bailey Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYaxeGDaO1E- Tim Keller on Racism & Evil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhJJcTKTVGo&feature=youtu.be- John Piper on Structural Racism: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/structural-racism- Generous Justice by Timothy Keller: https://www.amazon.com/Generous-Justice-Gods-Grace-Makes/dp/1594486077CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben talk about deconversion. Can Christians actually fall away from the faith? The guys discuss these stories, enlightenment, orthodoxy, and what we should make of it.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

A few weeks ago, Andrew released a string of daily devotional podcasts based on 1 Peter 2. Check out these episodes on today's episode of the TBTC Podcast, and be sure to check out The Church Scattered Podcast at tobethechurch.com.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

The KJV translation. Chemtrails. Government controlled nanobots. Everything is on the table this week as Andrew and Tyler answer a TBTC listener's question about conspiracy theories and Christians.RESOURCES:- On Christians Spreading Corona Conspiracies (Christianity Today article) by Ed Stetzer: https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2020/april/christians-and-corona-conspiracies.htmlCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

How do you find books, podcasts, and other resources without straying from sound doctrine? What about when you disagree with a trusted author, what do you do then? This week, Tyler and Ben talk about how Christians can seek out trustworthy authors and know when to reject false doctrine.RESOURCES:- Finding the Right Hills to Die On by Gavin Ortlund: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423- Better: A Study of Hebrews by Jen Wilkin: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/better-bible-study- One to One Bible Reading by David Helm: https://www.amazon.com/One-Bible-Reading-David-Helm/dp/1921441984CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, the guys discuss Andrew's recent letter to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee. Andrew and Tyler look at the collision of public policy, party affiliation, and the Church as the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to limit the ability for local churches to gather together. RESOURCES:The Church Scattered Podcast: https://tobethe.church/the-church-scattered/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

If God speaks through the preacher, why do preachers spend time preparing their sermons? Do preachers even need sermon prep? Andrew and Tyler discuss this and more on today's episode of the To Be The Church Podcast.RESOURCES:Logos Bible Software: https://www.logos.com/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben sit down to discuss a new To Be The Church article and whether or not Christians should judge people. RESOURCES:- Tyler's "A COVID-19 Playlist" article: https://tobethe.church/a-covid-19-playlist/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch