

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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Feb 23, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 145: Responding to Parkland & the Job of a Pastor
In response to the recent school shooting, Andrew and Tyler are discussing how the Church responds to tragedy. Also, the guys discuss the job of a pastor, and how the Bible informs that work.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Feb 16, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 144: Is God’s Love Reckless?
This week, Andrew and Tyler are responding to the question, “Is God’s love reckless?” Also, “my personal relationship with Jesus,” Christian or Christianese?CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Feb 9, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 143: Prophetic Personality Quiz
This week, Andrew and Tyler are taking a free Prophetic Personality quiz in order to find out how they can best have a direct line to God. Also, Andrew and Tyler look at the idea of singing to Jesus versus singing to the Holy Spirit. And finally, should churches hand out clean needles to drug users as an opportunity for evangelism? Andrew and Tyler answer the question.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Feb 2, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 142: Big News!
This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, Andrew and Tyler are announcing some big news about our local church context!CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Jan 26, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 141: I Have a Peace About This
This week, Tyler and Andrew are planning out a Sunday morning gathering, working through different elements and the reasons we include them in our liturgy. Also, a new segment of Christian or Christianese. And finally, the guys discuss whether or not church elders have authority over people as well as the organization.RESOURCESJust Do Something by Kevin DeYoungCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Jan 19, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 140: We are Standing on Holy Ground?
This week, Andrew and Tyler are doing a lyrical analysis of a song and discussing its theological strength. This also begs the question, how important are the words that we sing together on Sunday? Also, the guys look at the difference between pastors and elders… or the lack thereof.RESOURCESLPC Sermon – 1 Timothy 2:8-15LPC Sermon – 1 Timothy 3:1-7LPC Sermon – Ephesians 5:21-33Equal Yet Different by Alexander StrauchCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Jan 12, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 139: Does Jesus have a Naughty List?
Andrew and Tyler are back this week after a short break, talking about Mid-West church signs and whether or not Jesus has a Naughty List. Andrew discussing the biblical idea of being a Child of God. And finally, Tyler and Andrew talk about Center Church by Tim Keller and how to go about preaching the gospel to your cultural context.RESOURCESCenter Church by Tim KellerPreaching Christ in a Postmodern World by Keller & ClowneyCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Dec 22, 2017 • 0sec
Episode 138: Almost Tweeted
This week, Andrew and Tyler are discussing a couple scenarios that were almost tweeted about. Also, Andrew discusses young preachers and how to work toward preaching through entire books of the Bible. Tyler brings up a string of tweets from the band Citizens & Saints about live performance videos of church music and the potential damage they may cause.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Dec 15, 2017 • 0sec
Episode 137: Top Books of 2017
This week, Andrew and Tyler are discussing Vancouver, WA: the most hipster city in the nation. Andrew has done some research and is ready to reveal who is the most hipster on our local church staff. Also, Andrew and Tyler are discussing their top books from 2017.Andrew’s List:1984 by George OrwellAndrew Fuller by John PiperDangerous Calling by Paul David TrippLife of Martyn Lloyd–Jones by Iain MurryCenter Church by Tim KellerTyler’s List:Recapturing the Wonder by Mike CosperOn the Road by Jack KerouacThe Imperfect Disciple by Jared C. WilsonThe Worship Pastor by Zac HicksWise Blood by Flannery O’ConnorTrying Not to be Human by Tyler ClarensauCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Dec 8, 2017 • 0sec
Episode 136: Congregational Songs & Sunday Stage Presence
In this episode, Andrew and Tyler are discussing what makes a song worth singing in a Sunday gathering. Also, the guys talk about how to train and equip people to be themselves when on stage.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch