

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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Oct 8, 2023 • 25min
424. Style vs. Substance In The Church
So often the church can focus on style or substance and sometimes lack a good middle ground. This week Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss style vs. substance as well as what they are planning for the advent season.CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Sep 29, 2023 • 19min
423. Are Current Bible Translations Legit?
This week Tyler and Andrew answer a listeners question. Are the current Bible translations we have legitimate, specifically in regards to specific sins and sexual ethics.Resources: What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality by Kevin DeYounghttps://www.thenivbible.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/HCCP_Bible_translation_chart_2018.pdf

Sep 22, 2023 • 20min
422. Casting Out Demons in a Church Gathering
Are we commanded in the Bible to cast out demons publicly? This week Tyler, Andrew, and Ben address this and other questions about spiritual warfare.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Sep 15, 2023 • 19min
421. Christianity vs. Islam: The Spread of these Religions
Today Tyler and Andrew talk about the spread of Christianity vs. Islam and how the juxtaposition is stark. As well the answer a listener's question on why we don't have a cross in our gathering space.

Sep 8, 2023 • 19min
420. Tyler is Back & Church Community
This week Tyler, Andrew, and Ben are all back together! The guys discuss Ben's question on Church community and what it has meant for the three of them over the years.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Sep 1, 2023 • 26min
419. Church Denominations and Prophecy
Ben is joined by Dr. Todd Miles to discuss church denomination and the gift of prophecy in the local church today.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Aug 26, 2023 • 29min
418. Cannabis and the Christian: Should Christians Smoke Marijuana?
Ben is joined by Dr. Todd Miles to discuss his book Cannabis and the Christian. Todd breaks down how Christians should think about topics that are not directly addressed in the Bible and how Marijuana is one of these topics that Christians need to think critically about. Should Christians smoke pot? Watch the full episode to get Ben and Todd's thoughts.Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Christian-Bible-about-Marijuana/dp/1087734967CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Aug 11, 2023 • 28min
416. Does God Really Love ME?!
This week Ben and Max discuss a listener's question on the love of God. Does God really love me, and how do I feel it?CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Aug 4, 2023 • 21min
415. Ben is Back!
Andrew is reunited with Ben Potloff this week as he returns from his sabbatical. Ben reflects on the time he had and what God taught him while he was away.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

Jul 28, 2023 • 23min
414. Sabbaticals: The Ones They Leave Behind
This week Max Janusch and Andrew discuss Ben's sabbatical in anticipation of his return next week. What does having a sabbatical look like for the rest of the staff and leadership at Northwest Gospel Church?CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch