To Be The Church

With summer in full swing, Andrew and Tyler sit down to talk about local church ministry during this season. They guys talk about sermon series ideas, developing young leaders, church attendance, and rest.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week on the To Be The Church podcast, Andrew and Tyler continue their discussion about historic slavery in the American South with a lyrical analysis of Julia Ward Howe's Battle Hymn of the Republic. The guys discuss patriotic songs, just-wars, and slavery in America.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

In Ephesians 6, the Apostle Paul speaks on how Christian slaves and masters are to live in relation to one another. This text has been used historically as both support for slavery in the American South and for the abolishment of slavery. This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss this text and the topic of historic slavery in the American South.RESOURCES:Slavery and the Love of Money Sermon by Joe RigneyCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Last week Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discussed why to leave your local church, how to leave well, and how to navigate leaving from the perspective of a local church member. This week, the guys talk about how local church elders can care for their people when transitions happen and when families leave.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

When do you need to leave your local church? Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss situations when leaving a church is appropriate and how to leave well. The guys also talk through times when it's necessary to stay rooted at a local church and persevere through difficult seasons.RESOURCES:TBTC Episode 11: When to Leave a Church (Pt. 1)TBTC Episode 12: When to Leave a Church (Pt. 2)TBTC What is a Healthy Church? by Mark DeverBook: Church Membership by Jonathan LeemanBook: Who Stole My Church by Gordon MacDonaldCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Does God’s presence live in the words we sing? How can some songs fit into some types of our gatherings, but not others? This week, Andrew and Tyler analyze the lyrics of “Hallelujah Here Below” off of Elevation Worship’s most recent release.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This past Sunday, Pastor David Platt (McLean Bible Church) was joined by President Trump following his sermon and was asked to pray for the Commander-In-Chief. Platt has received both support and backlash following this prayer. This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss this prayer, biblical support for this kind of prayer, and this kind of prayer’s implications for Christians striving to be the church.RESOURCES:Platt’s Letter to MBCCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

With Andrew is out of the office, Tyler and Ben are joined by Gavin Hesse; a non-vocational elder of Northwest Gospel Church. The guys have some new anonymous comments to discuss! They also talk with Gavin about his role as a non-vocation elder at our local church.RESOURCES:The Shepard Leader by Timothy WitmerThe Trellis and The Vine by Colin Marshall & Tony Payne9Marks: Church Elders by Jeramie Rinne9Marks: Building Healthy Churches Series by 9Marks40 Questions About Elders and Deacons by Benjamin MerkleCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about the KJV Bible translation. Is it the only usable Bible translation? Are other, modern translations corrupted? They guys respond to a listeners question about these views and discuss the integrity of contemporary translations of Scripture.RESOURCES:The Word on the Street Bible Translation by Rob LaceyCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

This week the guys discuss ‘The Pendulum Effect’ in local churches. We see in nearly every theological tribe the tendency for leaders to “swing the pendulum” too far as a reaction to poor theology, abuses, and differing ecclesiological convictions. Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about this tendency and how to “swing the pendulum” wisely and thoughtfully.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch