

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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Aug 31, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 163: Affecting Change as a New Pastor
This week, Tyler sits down with Dave Leandre to discuss Dave’s recent pastoral transition. When Dave was first on the TBTC podcast, he was a pastor in New York. However, Dave is now the lead pastor at Living Water Church, here in Vancouver, WA. Dave and Tyler discuss pastoral transition and how to begin affecting change in a new role.RESOURCESDISC AssessmentCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Aug 24, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 162: Quitting Church and MultiChurch Youth Ministry
This week, Andrew and Tyler respond to an article from a pastor calling people to “quit the Church.” The guys also answer a listener question about doing youth ministry with multiple campuses.RESOURCESMultiChurch by Gregg Allison & Brad HouseTransgender by Vaughan RobertsThe Minister as Moral Theologian by Sondra WheelerThe Advantage by Patrick LencioniTake Heart by Matt ChandlerCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Aug 17, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 161: Choosing Songs, Redeeming Moments
With Andrew out of the office, Tyler sits down with Max to answer some listener questions about music in local church gatherings. What goes into choosing songs for Sunday gatherings? How can instrumental sections in music be redeemed?RESOURCESWorship Matters Article by Bob KauflinCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Aug 10, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 160: Peeing Your Pants
This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, Andrew and Tyler talk about how preachers and leaders respond to distractions during gatherings; whether that’s having to pee while preaching, someone passing out, or someone being arrested in the back of the room. The guys also discuss ‘response’ contexts versus ‘less-responsive’ contexts.CONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Aug 3, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 159: Moral Failings
Andrew and Tyler are discussing what happens when church leaders fall short. Sadly, we see many leaders fall for a multitude of reasons. This week on the show, the guys respond to a listener question on how to react when someone you respect fails.CONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Jul 27, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 158: Kicking It with Savannah
This week on the TBTC podcast, Andrew and Tyler are answering questions from a first-time TBTC question asker; Savannah. They discuss church leadership, the role of women in musical worship, and church growth.RESOURCESThe Dangerous Allure of Speed – T4G SermonChurch Music Matters – TBTC PodcastMen and Women, Equal Yet Different by Alexander StrauchRecovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by John Piper, Wayne GrudemCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Jul 20, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 157: Chris Pratt
This week, Andrew and Tyler read some new iTunes reviews. The guys also discuss Chris Pratt and his Generations Award speech. And finally, we hear a response from the listener who recently wrote in about the ‘We Are Church’ movement.CONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Jul 13, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 156: God and Country
This week on the To Be The Church Podcast, Andrew and Tyler discuss how Christians live in light of our nation, our freedoms, and our convictions.RESOURCESOne Nation Under God by Kevin KruseCONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Jul 6, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 155: Immigration
This week on the TBTC Podcast, Tyler gives us an update on the Toilet Assassin. Also, Andrew and Tyler have an in-depth discussion about a recent hot-button issue: immigration.CONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Jun 29, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 154: Young, Restless, and Uninformed
With Tyler in class this week, Andrew is joined by Max to talk about young Christians, social media, and hot-button issues. Andrew also answers questions about young leaders in ministry and spiritual formation.CONTACT USpodcast@tobethechurch.comfacebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch


