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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Dec 27, 2019 • 0sec
Episode 233: The DISC Assessment for Churches (Part 1)
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 1 of this two-part episode, they cover some background and context for the DISC Assessment and then they dive into the first two aspects of the DISC Assessment.RESOURCES:DISC Assessment: https://www.terrygurno.com/assessments/CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch
Dec 20, 2019 • 0sec
Episode 232: Worship at the White House
This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss and respond to a recent video released on the Official White House Twitter account. In this video, musical worship leaders, Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes, talk about their opportunity to meet in the White House, pray for America's leaders, and see all that the current administration is doing. RESOURCES:Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes' Video: https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1204124897003347968?s=20CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch
Dec 13, 2019 • 0sec
Episode 231: Allegory & Warming Up for Eternity
This week, Andrew and Tyler respond to a question about how to read Jesus' healing of the Gerasene demoniac (Lk 8:26-39). Can this text be taken as allegory? What texts can be taken as allegory? The guys also discuss a recent tweet stating that the sermon is just a warm-up for musical worship.
Dec 6, 2019 • 0sec
Episode 230: Put Pants On & Go To Church
This week Andrew, Tyler, and Ben discuss VR Church. The guys discuss VR Church's virtual gatherings and if "gathering" online is a legitimate way to be the Church. They guys also talk about local church live streams. Are they helpful or hurtful?RESOURCES:VR Church Baptism: youtube.com/watch?v=8xk6LGe2sBQVR Church Gathering: youtube.com/watch?v=d_T6gR--3O4CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch
Nov 29, 2019 • 0sec
Episode 229: Thanksgiving Throwback
Happy Thanksgiving! This week we have an archive episode for you all where Tyler and Andrew talk about the reason for the TBTC Podcast. Why do we do it? Also, Tyler and Andrew respond to a question from a listener about thematic sermons and asking for money from the pulpit.CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurch
Nov 22, 2019 • 0sec
Episode 228: Development and Learning New Skills
With Andrew and Ben out of the office, Tyler is joined by the other two members of NGC's Creative Team. Tyler, Cody, and Max discuss the different layers of continuing education and developing new skills.RESOURCES:Cody Wisenbaker (audio, photo/video, graphics): codyw@nwgospel.comMax Janusch (music, graphics): maxj@nwgospel.comCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch
Nov 15, 2019 • 0sec
Episode 227: Rethink Communication
This week, Tyler has a conversation with Phil Bowdle, author of Rethink Communication. Together, Tyler and Phil discuss how local churches can effectively communicate with their people.RESOURCES:Rethink Communication by Phil Bowdle: https://www.amazon.com/Rethink-Communication-Playbook-Communicate-Everything/dp/179206456XCONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch
Nov 8, 2019 • 0sec
Episode 226: Once Saved, Always Saved?
Can we lose our salvation? Can we truly fall from grace? This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about the perseverance of the saints.RESOURCES:Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart by J.D. Greear: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Asking-Jesus-Into-Heart/dp/1433679213CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch
Nov 1, 2019 • 0sec
Episode 225: Called to Ministry (Part 2)
This week, the guys continue their discussion on being 'called to ministry.' They discuss social media pastors and scrolling twitter with peace. Also, Tyler goes into labor?CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch
Oct 25, 2019 • 0sec
Episode 224: Called to Ministry (Part 1)
This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben talk about being called to ministry. They guys discuss different methods and practices to test that feeling of being 'called.'RESOURCES:Called to the Ministry by Edmund Clowney: https://www.amazon.com/Called-Ministry-Edmund-P-Clowney/dp/0875521444CONTACT US:podcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch
