

To Be The Church
To Be The Church
Each Friday, a few 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 28, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 242: Should the Church Sing Hillsong & Bethel Songs?
This week, Andrew and Tyler respond to a recent video that asks if local churches should be singing songs from Bethel and Hillsong. The guys discuss some different approaches to choosing songs for the local church, and they cover a crucial difference between Bethel and Hillsong.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Feb 21, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 241: Is This Celebrity Pastor Legit?
This week, Andrew, Ben, and Tyler respond to a listener question about celebrity pastors and their legitimacy. The guys also discuss the song "The Father's House" in a new segment of Lyrical Analysis.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Feb 19, 2020 • 0sec
Special Episode: Super Bowl Recap
We've got a special TBTC episode for you! Today, the guys discuss Super Bowl LIV. Tyler enjoys one final victory lap as the guys breakdown some major plays and moments from the game.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Feb 15, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 240: Sermon Series Study Guides
This week Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss Northwest Gospel Church's Community Group rhythms as well as the resources that NGC produces for group leaders and participants.RESOURCES:Esther Sermon Study Guide: https://indd.adobe.com/view/72f4175b-b184-435a-9341-1421de755602CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Feb 7, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 239: Be a Part of God's Plan...or Else
This week, Andrew and Tyler a popular phrase in a new segment of Christian or Christian-ese. The guys talk about whether or not Christians should challenge each other by saying "be a part of God's plan or he'll use someone else."CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Jan 31, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 238: Superbowl LIV & Ministry Development
Super Bowl LIV is this weekend! Andrew and Tyler discuss NFL coaches, ministry team development, and Super Bowl Sunday predictions.RESOURCES:Sticky Church by Larry Osbourne: https://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Church-Leadership-Network-Innovation/dp/0310285089CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Jan 24, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 237: The Church Shopping Question Nobody is Asking
This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss the question that no one is asking when looking for a local church. The guys also respond to a listener question about 1 Timothy 2 and women in ministry. RESOURCES:- NGC's 1st Timothy Sermon Series: https://www.nwgospel.com/ev-sermons?sapurl=LysxY2E4L2xiL21zLytmMTk3M2U4P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZQ==- NGC's Titus 1:5-9 Sermon: https://www.nwgospel.com/ev-sermons?sapurl=LysxY2E4L2xiL21pLyt3M3F3eHZ0P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZQ==CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Jan 17, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 236: Seminary Classes & Church Elders
This week, Andrew and Tyler are back at it on the TBTC Podcast. Andrew recaps the reading, discussions, and applications of his latest class at Western Seminary. The guys also talk about Andrew's sermon on Titus 1:5-9, where Paul instructs Titus on the qualifications of elders in the local church.RESOURCES:- Zack Eswine's books: https://www.amazon.com/Zack-Eswine/e/B001JS8HVG/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1- Evangelism in a Skeptical World by Sam Chan: https://www.amazon.com/Evangelism-Skeptical-World-Unbelievable-Believable/dp/0310534674/ref=asc_df_0310534674/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312695266310&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4253626744104330563&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033616&hvtargid=pla-569861853481&psc=1- Learning Evangelism from Jesus by Jerram Barrs: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Evangelism-Jesus-Jerram-Barrs/dp/1433503182- Preaching with Cultural Intelligence by Matthew Kim: https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Cultural-Intelligence-Understanding-Sermons/dp/0801049628- Andrew's Titus 1:5-9 Sermon: https://www.nwgospel.com/ev-sermons?sapurl=LysxY2E4L2xiL21pLyt3M3F3eHZ0P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZQ==- Food Trucks in Babylon Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-trucks-in-babylon/id1492414895CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Jan 10, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 235: Calling the Cops on a Youth Leader
This week, Tyler and Ben spend time reflecting on 2019 and give some recommendations for music, books, and podcasts that impacted them last year. The guys also discuss a listener question about what to do after finding out about a dating relationship between an adult youth staff member and an underage student. RESOURCES:Music:Dragons by Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors: https://open.spotify.com/album/2eQQ5hpGJHFQW76nobnF31?si=JfmwR8IJTaW2xL3dte9bZQZeal by Kings Kaleidoscope: https://open.spotify.com/album/1p9qFUWDth0hWAQYiKUB37?si=y2ZOdCimT0CvIMpBWDQD_wChurch Music:Live (Vol. 1) & (Live Vol. 2) by Shane & Shane: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2LFbgsbEhfilNpQYW7mied?si=zVtp9rkvRpy_vnL3Dd_7OgSight by The Eagle & Child: https://open.spotify.com/album/45myX2B2x33DWlgxls9ECx?si=-ZnNzJ5FSPia0wfmlJT-9ABooks:When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend by Mark Meynell: https://www.amazon.com/When-Darkness-Seems-Closest-Friend-ebook/dp/B07BYXH7F7Gospel Wakefulness Jared C. Wilson: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433526360/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i8The Imperfect Disciple by Jared C. Wilson: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801018951/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i4The Pastor's Justification by Jared C. Wilson: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433536641/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i5The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Comes-House-Key-Post-Christian/dp/143355786XManagement Mess to Leadership Success by Scott Jeffrey Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Management-Mess-Leadership-Success-Challenges-ebook/dp/B07P884HSSMultipliers by Liz Wiseman: https://www.amazon.com/Multipliers-Best-Leaders-Everyone-Smarter/dp/0061964395Silos, Politics and Turf Wars by Patrick Lencioni: https://www.amazon.com/Silos-Politics-Turf-Wars-Competitors/dp/0787976385Sticky Teams by Larry Osborne: https://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Teams-Keeping-Leadership-Staff/dp/0310324645Preaching Christ from the Old Testament by Sidney Greidanus: https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Christ-Old-Testament-Hermeneutical/dp/0802844499Podcasts:Building a StoryBrand with Donald Miller: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-a-storybrand-with-donald-miller/id1092751338CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Jan 3, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 234: The DISC Assessment for Churches (Part 2)
This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, Tyler interviews his dad, Dr. Mike Clarensau. Together, they talk through the DISC Assessment and its application in the context of a local church staff. In Part 2 of this two-part episode, they cover the final two aspects of the DISC Assessment and how those with different DISC types can work well together.RESOURCES:DISC Assessment: https://www.terrygurno.com/assessments/Mike's Blog: https://mikeclarensau.com/Mike's Email: mclarensau@gmail.comCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch


