To Be The Church

Tyler and Courtney just got back from a week of youth camp, and today they talk about the importance of youth camp, the different styles of youth camp, and the importance of being intentional with the time away. Also, they talk about prayer and creativity, and recommend some books to read this summer on those topics.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: When I Don’t Desire God by John Piper, A Praying Life by Paul Miller, The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper, Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer, Life and Letters… by Bret LottCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

One of Tyler’s favorite gospel bands, King’s Kaleidoscope, recently released a somewhat polarizing song, and he wants to talk about it.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Our Interview with Chad Gardner of King’s Kaleidoscope, Cussing Podcast, Why A Synthesizer Isn’t the Holy Spirit by Bob KauflinCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Today we take a closer look at a couple of previous topics. First, Andrew and Tyler discuss the danger of lumping cultural “sins” into the same category as biblical sins. Then, the guys invite Sam into the conversation to discuss racism in America from the perspective of a self-described “ethnical enigma.”RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Pastor With No Answers Podcast, Bloodlines by John PiperCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

A lot has happened in our nation and in the Church since we sat down in the same room together, and we have a lot to say about our response as the church.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Skeletons in God’s Closet by Joshua Ryan Butler, Stop Getting Facebook Naked, Perry Noble: The System Is WorkingCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

What’s the deal with the Ex-Youth Pastors? They’ve taken some heat for some of their statements, so Tyler and Andrew weigh in. Also, they discuss the idea of having a “life verse,” and even go to the Internet to find theirs. Finally, we wrap up with an overview of tobethechurch.com.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: www.tobethechurch.com, Life Verse QuizCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Happy 4th of July! This week, we let the Ex-Youth Pastors take over our show. Enjoy!CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

What do we do when our favorite Christian bands renounce their faith? What does that say about salvation? What about their influence on us? Join Andrew and Tyler as they discuss this and some unconditional Father’s Day resources.Enter to Win FREE Books!RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Becoming a Dad by Stephen James, When Work & Family Collide by Andy Stanley, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, Living For A Legacy by Mark Driscoll, Studying the Historical Jesus by Darrell Bock, Desiring God on AtheismCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

What does it look like to be the church in Moscow, Russia? This week, Tyler and Andrew invite their friend Roman on the show to have a conversation about being an immigrant, coming to America for Bible college, and the suspicion of “nice American Christians.” Also, they talk about Orlando and discuss whether or not Joel Osteen’s church should be considered “Bible-believing.”CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

When you’re planting a church and building out your values for future volunteers, what should that look like? How do you address the chain-smoking parking lot attendant? Or do you? This week we talk about regulating behavior vs. building values… being a pragmatic church vs. being a principled church.Check out the newest show on our podcast network, Ex-Youth Pastors: exyouthpastors.comCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Tyler recently sat down with Paul Ramey and Adam Hendrix, two pastors who are responsible for the liturgy at their respective churches, Imago Dei Community (Portland, OR) and House of Providence (Vancouver, WA). They talk about liturgy, the purpose of rhythms, and the importance of gathering. To listen to part one, check out Episode 65.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper, Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith, Worship by the Book D.A. Carson, Ancient Future Time by Robert Webber, You Are What You Love by James K.A. Smith, The Prymer by Robert Webber, The Book of Common Prayer, Music by The New Liturgy, Christianity Rediscovered by Vincent Donovan, Evangelicals on the Canterbury Trail by Robert WebberCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch