This week on the Beardcast we sat down with Andrew Root to talk about his latest
When Church Stops Working: A Future for Your Congregation beyond More Money, Programs, and Innovation
What Mass Shootings Mean for Loners and Youth Ministry Last week, three more high-profile mass shootings rocked the US, once again sparking intense debate about gun control, white supremacy, and the president’s role in inspiring the shootings. In the wake of these attacks, the media also profiled the alleged gunmen, who were dubbed “loners” by those who…
A Secular Age with Andrew Root We are embedded in and overwhelmed by a world that is increasingly secular—a world without a need for God—leaving many Christians at a loss for how to navigate being people of faith. Listen in as Andrew Root helps navigate these tumultuous times for Christians looking for a way forward….
Relational Ministry, the Pastor, and Inception by Andrew Root I have the hardest time turning the channel when it is on; I always watch even just a few minutes before reminding myself that I’ve seen it dozens of times. I can’t help it—I just find the Christopher Nolan movie Inception, starring Leonardo DiCaprio captivating. I’m sure…
Episode 142: Church and the Crisis of Decline with Andrew Root What if the crisis is not about decline but about something deeper? link
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ep. 24: The Congregation in a Secular Age The trilogy is complete. Andy’s *brand new* book – the Congregation in a Secular Age – is out now. It’s book #3 in his Secular Age trilogy and, unlike other third installments of trilogies, features no Ewoks whatsoever. Some of the themes are familiar to listeners of…