A man with glasses and a beard wearing a plaid shirt, standing in a bright environment.

Tyler Thomas

Website and Database Manager

Tyler began attending Orchard Hill regularly in late 2015 and joined the staff in May 2017 to manage the church database, website, and mobile app. He also assists with managing some of the IT systems.

Tyler graduated with a B.S. in Marketing Management from Grove City College, where he served with InterVarsity Mission Fellowship as a small group leader and as vice president of the chapter for two years.

During his free time, Tyler enjoys reading, listening to classical music, creating podcasts and YouTube content, and playing with his kids.

Tyler lives with his wife, Katie, in Valencia with their two boys, Jack and Charlie.

Content from Tyler

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Every Chapter, Analyzed: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Chapter 1
Literature
Every Chapter, Analyzed: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Chapter 1
Literature

What can a rainy day and an old wardrobe teach us about following God? In the first entry of Every Chapter, Analyzed, Tyler Thomas explores Chapter 1 of C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, showing how disappointment can open new doors and why trusting God sometimes means taking the risk to just open the door.

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Literature
Remember That You Have to Die: What Switchfoot’s ‘Forever Now’ Get’s Right About Being Alive
Culture
Remember That You Have to Die: What Switchfoot’s ‘Forever Now’ Get’s Right About Being Alive
Culture

What would it look like to stop living distracted and start living fully present? Tyler Thomas explores Switchfoot's new album, Forever Now, and the theological truths woven throughout its music, showing how these songs can help us live more in line with who God made us to be.

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Culture
True Fantasy Stories are Inherently Christian Stories
Culture
True Fantasy Stories are Inherently Christian Stories
Culture

Ever wonder why fantasy stories like Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings resonate so deeply with readers across all cultures and beliefs? Tyler Thomas explores how true fantasy inherently reflects Christian themes of sacrifice, redemption, and hope, revealing that our favorite fictional worlds point us toward the greatest true story ever told.

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Culture