This week, Andrew and Tyler continue a recent discussion and start a new one. The guys give some more thoughts on how Christians can engage with the news and politics responsibly. Also, Andrew and Tyler talk about a role on our local church staff that we're currently hiring for. RESOURCES: - NGC Jobs Page: nwgospel.com/jobs - Sample of NGC Music: nwgospel.com/ngcmusic - Real Clear Politics: realclearpolitics.com - Newsy: newsy.com - AllSides: allsides.com CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

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324. We're Hiring a New Music Minister

Have you ever noticed that Tyler and Ben have weird names? Well, this week they talk about it. The guys also respond to a listener question about what to do when your church doesn't preach the Bible. Do you stay? Do you leave? How do you address it with church leadership? CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

323. What if my church doesn't preach the Bible?

This week, Tyler and Ben discuss a follow-up question from last week's episode about masks and Martin Luther. However, the conversation doesn't stop there. The guys talk about credibility and the need for Christians to do research for themselves as it relates to important topics in culture. RESOURCES: - TBTC Episode 306 with Brett McCracken: https://subspla.sh/zwbytyv - The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken: https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Pyramid-Feeding-Post-Truth-World/dp/1433569590/ref=asc_df_1433569590/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459685310051&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5945228656467094169&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033616&hvtargid=pla-943149004779&psc=1 CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

322. Finding Credibility in a World of Bias

This week, Andrew and Tyler respond to a listener question about COVID, family dynamics, and Martin Luther. Does Martin Luther really have something to say about Coronavirus? The guys discuss a letter written by Luther and how his words point us to live during a pandemic. RESOURCES: - Christianity Today's article on Luther and the Bubonic: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/may-web-only/martin-luther-plague-pandemic-coronavirus-covid-flee-letter.html CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

321. What does Martin Luther have to say about COVID?

It's another Friday, and the guys are here to tackle a listener question about masks, vaccines, and matters of conscience for Christians. When they conflict, how do we follow our Christian convictions and still submit to governing authorities? How do we battle fear and encourage others toward hope? The guys discuss these topics and help Christians navigate how to be the Church, even in difficult times. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

320. Life, Liberty, and Mask Mandates

This week, Andrew, Tyler, and Ben sit down to discuss a thread of tweets about Mars Hill and the Pacific Northwest. The guys talk about how an area like the Pacific Northwest affects churches like Mars Hill and the story of Mars Hill as told by Christianity Today's new podcast: The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill. RESOURCES: - Matthew Kaemingk's (@matthewkaemingk) tweet thread and article link: https://twitter.com/matthewkaemingk/status/1435243897475801090 - The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill Podcast: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/ CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

319. Mars Hill & the People of the PNW

This week, Tyler, Andrew, and Ben discuss some of the recent events in Afghanistan. They talk about political unrest in the heart of the Middle East and what that means for Christians all across the globe. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

318. The Christian & Afghanistan

This week, Tyler and Andrew relocate to the auditorium of our church building and talk about a sermon series that Northwest Gospel Church recently began, "The Story." The guys talk about the big-picture narrative of Scripture and how Christians can avoid losing the plot entirely. RESOURCES: - The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-We-Tell-Movies-Truth/dp/1433537087 - East of Eden by John Steinbeck: https://www.amazon.com/East-Eden-Penguin-Orange-Collection/dp/0143129481 - Genesis in Space and Time by Francis Schaeffer: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Space-Time-Biblical-commentary/dp/0877846367 - Not the Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantinga: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Way-Its-Supposed-Be/dp/0802842186 - NGC Sermons: nwgospel.com/sermons - No Place for Truth by David Wells: https://www.amazon.com/No-Place-Truth-Whatever-Evangelical/dp/080280747X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NY7TCB6WN1ZV&dchild=1&keywords=no+place+for+truth&qid=1629420088&s=books&sprefix=no+place+fofr+%2Cstripbooks%2C234&sr=1-1 CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

317. Sin, Story, and Andrew says “naked” 47 times

Today, Andrew and Tyler answer listener questions, specifically about the role of our conscience in employer-forced vaccine mandates. Also, the guys discuss the book of Judges, how it's applicable today, and why our local church is preaching it this fall. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

316. Mandates & the Book of Judges

This week, Tyler and Ben are joined by none other than Andrew Murch, co-host and co-founder of the TBTC Podcast and Lead Pastor of Northwest Gospel Church. Andrew gives some updates from his time off and shares a few insights about pastoral sabbaticals. CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

315. Welcome Back, Andrew!

With Andrew still on Sabbatical and Tyler out of the office, Ben is joined by Courtney Huna and Noah Soistmann. Courtney and Noah serve our local church as the Youth Ministry Associates. This week, Ben, Courtney, and Noah talk about youth camps, the awesome opportunities that camps offer, and what Northwest Gospel Church is doing for our camp this Summer. RESOURCES: - NGC's Summer Camp: nwgospel.com/summercamp CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

314. The Reason for Youth Camps

This week, Tyler sits down with author Drew Dyck to talk about self-control. What's the big deal about self-control? Why is self-control so hard? The guys discuss everything from habit formation to brain science to the spiritual disciplines. RESOURCES: - Your Future Self Will Thank You by Drew Dyck: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Future-Self-Will-Thank/dp/0802418295/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1625243944&sr=1-2 CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

313. The Secrets of Self-Control with Drew Dyck

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/MattSmethurst CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

312. Does my church need deacons?

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=1 CONTACT US: podcast@tobethechurch.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

311. Finding Connection and Community in the Digital Age

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.com facebook.com/tobethechurch twitter.com/tobethechurch instagram.com/tobethechurch youtube.com/tobethechurch

310. Patriotism, Idolatry, and the USA Bible

Each Friday, NGC pastors Andrew and Tyler host a podcast about theology, the Christian life, and what it looks like ‘to be the church’ together.

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