To Be The Church

This week, Tyler talks with Matt Smethurst, Managing Editor of The Gospel Coalition, about local church deacons. Tyler and Matt discuss some reasons for deacons and talk about the vital role that deacons play in the life of the church.RESOURCES:- Deacons by Matt Smethurst: https://www.amazon.com/Deacons-Strengthen-Building-Healthy-Churches/dp/1433571625/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=matt+smethurst&qid=1625243862&s=books&sr=1-2- Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattSmethurstCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler talks with Jay Kim, author of Analog Church. The guys have a conversation about church live streams, COVID, and how real connections are still needed, even in the Digital Age. They also discuss how Christians live when the cultural values stand in direct opposition to gospel values.RESOURCES:- Analog Church by Jay Kim: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083084158X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben are joined by Gavin Hesse to discuss an interesting new version of the Bible. The God Bless the USA Bible joins the words of Scripture with America's founding documents. The guys discuss the tension between patriotism and idolatry and how Christians must prioritize God's Word.RESOURCES:- God Bless The USA Bible: https://godblesstheusabible.com/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler continues his conversation with David Greco and Owen Githanga about the work of Compassion International and breaking the cycle of poverty. For part two, we'll hear a little more about Owen's story as well as the powerful impact of Compassion's church-centered model for care and development.RESOURCES:- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/- Owen: https://www.compassion.com/christian-speakers/owen-githanga.htm- Partner with Compassion: https://www.compassion.com/church-engagement/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler is joined by David Greco and Owen Githanga to talk about the work of Compassion International. In this episode, we hear Owen's own story about growing up as a Compassion sponsee and how Compassion focuses its efforts on the local church through child sponsorships.RESOURCES:- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/- Owen: https://www.compassion.com/christian-speakers/owen-githanga.htm- Partner with Compassion: https://www.compassion.com/church-engagement/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben are again joined by Gavin Hesse. Gavin serves as a non-vocational elder at Northwest Gospel Church. The guys discuss local church eldership, aspiring to eldership, and what it looks like to shepherd as an elder.RESOURCES:- NGC Governance Chart: https://lifepointchurch.s3.amazonaws.com/TBTCPod/NGC-Governance-Chart.png- The Shepherd Leader by Timothy Z. Witmer: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Leader-Achieving-Effective-Shepherding/dp/1596381310- Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Calling-Paperback-Confronting-Challenges/dp/1433541378/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dangerous+calling&qid=1621984690&s=books&sr=1-1CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler sits down with author/editor/film critic Brett McCracken to talk about how we feed our souls in a post-truth world. At the center of the conversation is Brett's newest book, "The Wisdom Pyramid," in which Brett tells us why wisdom is so rare in today's digital age, and how we can reorient our lives to gain wisdom.Follow Brett's work at https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Pyramid-Feeding-Post-Truth-World/dp/1433569590CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben discuss a listener questions about Episode 300 of the TBTC podcast. How can divided Christians be reconciled to one another? The guys talk about ways that Christians can overcome differences and be unified once again.RESOURCES:- TGC Article from Kevin DeYoung: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/why-reformed-evangelicalism-has-splintered-four-approaches-to-race-politics-and-gender/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Tyler and Ben are joined by NGC elder Gavin Hesse. Together, the guys continue last week's discussion about "porneia" and divorce. The guys expand on that conversation by discussing the redemption and restoration that is possible despite one's struggles with sexual immorality.RESOURCES:- Thomas Schreiner article on pornography/divorce: https://www.9marks.org/article/is-pornography-use-ever-grounds-for-divorce/- Intercept Ministries: https://www.intercept.works/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben answer a listener question about pornography and divorce. Can divorce be justified if one's spouse has watched pornography? The guys respond to this question and dive into the Bible's teaching on lust, "porneia," and divorce.RESOURCES:- Thomas Schreiner article on Pornography/Divorce: https://www.9marks.org/article/is-pornography-use-ever-grounds-for-divorce/- Intercept Ministries: https://www.intercept.works/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurchyoutube.com/tobethechurch