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.
Subscribe:.rss.atom.json.md.m3u.pls
Live Last read · last published · next check
Saves to your Listen queue, to pick up on another day or another device.
Should churches support every missionary who asks? Tyler and Benjamin discuss how churches can think intentionally about missions partnerships, financial support, and staying focused on their mission. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. To ask a question email us at podcast@tobethechurch.com or submit a question on tobethechurch.com .
Are men's ministries, women's Bible studies, young adults groups, and other demographic ministries strengthening the local church—or quietly dividing it? In this episode, Ben and Tyler respond to the growing criticism that churches have become overly segmented by age, gender, and life stage. To ask a question email us at podcast@tobethechurch.com or submit a question on tobethechurch.com Social…
Should churches have kids ministry on Sundays, or should children remain in the worship gathering with their parents? Ben and Tyler discuss the biblical arguments for and against children's ministry, the importance of family worship, how churches can support parents without replacing them, and why this doesn't have to be an either/or conversation. To ask a question email us at…
In this episode of the To Be The Church Podcast, Andrew, Ben, and Tyler discuss Roman Catholicism, salvation, and whether someone can genuinely know and follow Jesus while attending the Catholic Church. They also unpack why many younger Christians are gravitating toward liturgical traditions like Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, and what that reveals about the current state of modern…
How should Christians respond when they think a preacher said something wrong? In this episode, the guys talk through theological triage, the difference between major doctrinal issues and minor disagreements, and how to approach pastors and church leaders with humility, wisdom, and discernment. They also discuss the difference between the terms “ordinance” and “sacrament” when it comes to baptism…
What does it actually look like for pastors to shepherd people in a large church? In this episode, the guys respond to a listener question about church membership, shepherding elders, accountability, and the tension between the ideal of biblical community and the reality of busy modern life. They discuss how elder shepherding practically works at Northwest Gospel Church, why formal membership…
In this episode of To Be The Church, we tackle a listener-submitted question on women serving as pastors/elders and their role in the church. What does 1 Timothy 2 actually teach? Is Paul addressing a specific cultural moment, or laying out a broader principle for the church? To ask a question email us at podcast@tobethechurch.c or submit a question on tobethechurch.com Social media @tobethechurch…
In this episode, we unpack the purpose behind our annual Gospel Church series and why we take time each year to focus on what the church is and what it does. We walk through three core topics—baptism, church membership, and communion—and explain why these aren’t just traditions, but essential practices rooted in Scripture. We also talk about what we hope our church gains from this series and what…
What should church members expect from their pastors when it comes to counseling? And where is the line between pastoral care and professional help? In this episode, the team discusses the launch of a new Biblical Counseling Ministry and uses it as a springboard to explore the role of pastors in caring for people with both spiritual and mental health needs. They unpack what biblical counseling…
Easter is one of the biggest Sundays of the year—but how should we actually approach it? In this episode, we talk about how to “be the church” during Holy Week: praying with intention, rejecting a consumer mindset, and stepping into the mission of welcoming and loving others. Whether you're a regular attender or inviting someone for the first time, this conversation will help you prepare your…