To Be The Church

Tyler is out this week so we’re bringing back an old segment favorite: Questions With Drew. Oh yea, Michael is on this week too… and trying not to make awkward eye contact. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Stories We Tell by: Mike CosperCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Do God’s promises mean that God gives us a blank check with our ‘blessing’ on the dollar line? Andrew and Tyler tackle their ‘favorite’ subjects this week; prosperity teaching and street corner preachers.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Stories We Tell by: Mike CosperCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Is Jesus our Lead Pastor? Is Jesus our Worship Leader? In ‘Christian or Christianese’ we hear from Tyler and Andrew and the millennial pastor…? As well as apply the ‘Piper Rule’ to statements about the Bible.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Stories We Tell by: Mike CosperCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

It’s our 100th episode! We thought about doing something special, but decided to stick to our normal format: giving our take on your questions. Should a Christian celebrate an unbiblical political policy? What about the current Executive Order on refugees? Also, we talk about Tyler’s upcoming adoption. LINKS: clarensau.com/adoptRECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper, David Platt – PodcastCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

As part of the TBTC Book Club, we talk to pastor/author/musician Bob Kauflin about his book, True Worshipers. We ask him your questions, some questions of our own, and hear how he responds to some popular Christianese phrases.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Engaging With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship by: David PetersonRecalling The Hope of Glory by: Allen RossFor the Glory of God: Recoving a Biblical Theology of Worship by: Daniel BlockUnceasing Worship: Biblical Perspectives on Worship and the Arts by: Harold BestWebsite: worshipmatters.comCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

“God wants me to be happy.” We hear that a lot. But where does it come from? And should Christians say it? Also, the guys discuss a Facebook post about a former musical worship leader who claims he “never worshipped” while leading.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: True Worshipers by Bob Kauflin, This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel J. LevitinCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

This week we tackle the issue of ascribing to reformed theology in a tradition that has overwhelmingly been known as Arminian.RESOURCES: www.tobethechurch.com/bookclubCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Tyler and Andrew begin 2017 by looking at the top selling Christian books of 2016, which inevitably led to a conversation about shallow Christians, heretics, and a bunch of other fun stuff.TBTC Book Club: True Worshipers by Bob KauflinCONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

To end 2016, we’re bringing back an old segment, Questions From a Recent Bible College Grad. Max is in the studio today, asking all of the questions his heart desires.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Why We Love the Church by Kevin DeYoung & Ted Kluck CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch

Does language really matter? If a church leader uses vocabulary they don’t really think through, is there really any damage? Do church leaders think it’s a big deal? Tyler and Andrew discuss this, as well as a ridiculous pastor who yells at kids in line to meet Santa… oh, and people who boycott Christmas trees. Merry Christmas, everyone.CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com, facebook.com/tobethechurch & twitter.com/tobethechurch