To Be The Church

This week, the guys continue their discussion on being 'called to ministry.' They discuss social media pastors and scrolling twitter with peace. Also, Tyler goes into labor?CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about being called to ministry. They guys discuss different methods and practices to test that feeling of being 'called.'RESOURCES:Called to the Ministry by Edmund Clowney: https://www.amazon.com/Called-Ministry-Edmund-P-Clowney/dp/0875521444CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Fake Andrew has struck again! This week, Tyler talks about messing with the most recent email scammer posing as Andrew. The guys also discuss a TBTC listener's question about disputes between Christians and sexual abuse cases in local churches.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew is out of the office and Tyler and Ben are running the show. The guys sit down and discuss missions organizations. What questions should local churches be asking before the partner with para-church missions organizations?RESOURCES:When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkerthttps://www.amazon.com/When-Helping-Hurts-Alleviate-Yourself/dp/0802409989Convoy of Hope: convoyofhope.orgCompassion First: compassionfirst.orgCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben respond to two questions from TBTC listeners. The first question is all about pride. Is all pride sinful? Can a Christian rightly be proud of his child, friend, or spouse? The second question comes from a listener looking for resources for an ongoing discussion with a friend about biblical sexuality and purity.RESOURCES:Practicing Affirmation by Sam Crabtree: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Affirmation-God-Centered-Praise-Those/dp/1433522438The Purity Principle by Randy Alcorn: https://www.amazon.com/Purity-Principle-Safeguards-Dangerous-LifeChange/dp/1590521951Sex in a Broken World by Paul David Tripp: https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Broken-World-Redeems-Distorts/dp/1433556650What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung: https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Really-Teach-about-Homosexuality/dp/1433549379Out of a Far Country by Christopher Yuan: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Far-Country-Journey-Mothers/dp/0307729354Holy Sexuality and the Gospel by Christopher Yuan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735290911/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0Loveology by John Mark Comer: https://www.amazon.com/Loveology-Love-Marriage-Never-Ending-Female/dp/0310337267CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben look at a recently released song in a new segment of Lyrical Analysis. Digging into the lyrics of "Forever Amen" by The Union Chattanooga, they guys discuss their thoughts on the song and what it teaches churches who are singing it.RESOURCES:"Forever Amen" by The Union Chattanooga:https://open.spotify.com/track/5Y0isHk9xxBiJZns9zqtgg?si=ExsYCdyKRCyWdkWqnNs8rwCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week Andrew and Tyler discuss some questions sent in by TBTC Podcast listeners. They guys talk about the importance and functions of church membership. Andrew and Tyler also respond to a listener question about God's sovereignty and the problem of evil.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss an interview clip of Mark Driscoll calling the five points of Calvinism "total garbage." This statement shocked much of the 'reformed world' due to Driscoll's very public alignment to Calvinism in the past. The guys talk about Driscoll's statement, God's sovereignty, reformed theology, and what all these mean for the Church.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew and Tyler sit down to talk about a new role on our local church staff. The guys discuss the role of the Executive Pastors of Ministries and Tyler's special connection to this role.RESOURCES:Leadership & Church Size Dynamics by Tim Keller: http://bit.ly/2lyBdrrThree Kinds of Executive Pastors by XPastor.org: http://bit.ly/2kjsqcHCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, we take a break from the Six C's and talk church music, live video in our gatherings, and singing about ourselves. Andrew and Tyler respond to an anonymous commenter who states that the band is there for the congregation. Next, the guys discuss some listener questions about church music, song selection, and what to do with first-person, singular references in our congregational songs. Be sure to check out our new and improved site, along with new content and articles, at TOBETHECHURCH.COM! CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch