

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.
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May 22, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 254: Conspiracy Theories & Christians
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

May 15, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 253: The Issues that Really Matter
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

May 8, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 252: Public Policy, Party Affiliation, and Global Pandemic
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

May 1, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 251: Binging Movies & Sermon Prep
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

Apr 24, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 250: New Articles, Judgment, & Practicing the Recorder
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

Apr 17, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 249: New TBTC Podcasts
During this Coronavirus season, we've added a few new podcasts to the To Be The Church Network. Today, we want to introduce you to The Church Scattered (hosted by Pastor Andrew Murch) and According to The Word (hosted by Pastor Ben Potloff). CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Apr 10, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 248: Facebook Questions and the Weather
This week Andrew and Tyler answer some questions from TBTC listeners. The guys discuss marriage, misused Bible verses, dealing with disappointment, and more.RESOURCES:The Marriage Journal by The Roloff's: https://theroloffs.com/products/themarriagejournalCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Apr 3, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 247: Should We Just Continue Gathering?
This week, Andrew and Tyler answer a listener question about whether or not the church should be gathering in the current COVID-19 season. Should we act in submission to the governing authorities? Or is it time for civil disobedience?CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Mar 27, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 246: Coronavirus & Local Churches (Part 3)
This week Tyler and Ben are joined by Cody Wisenbaker, a ministry associate on our local church staff. Together, the guys give some updates on what life is like for our staff and church as we can't gather in person. Also, Cody gives advice and resources for churches looking to utilize live streams during this season.RESOURCES:Church Sound & Media Facebook Groups:- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChurchSoundMediaTechs/- https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchmediaideas/- https://www.facebook.com/groups/Smallchurchmedia/Live Stream Systems- https://www.boxcast.com/- https://www.myslingstudio.com/- https://mevo.com/- https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/cam-link-4kCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Mar 20, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 245: Coronavirus & Local Churches (Part 2)
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about the COVID-19 outbreak and how it is impacting local churches. The guys also discuss whether or not Coronavirus is a punishment sent by God.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch