The Four Speeches: The Concession Speech
Why is the concession speech such an important speech in the electoral drama in the US?
And: What is the appeal of Donald Trump?
Guest: Andrew Root, Professor at St Paul Luther Seminary
Why is the concession speech such an important speech in the electoral drama in the US?
And: What is the appeal of Donald Trump?
Guest: Andrew Root, Professor at St Paul Luther Seminary
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Episode 35: Andy Root & John Swinton Chris sits in the host chair to speak with two outstanding first-time podcast guests: Andy Root and John Swinton. They have a sharp and philosophically-informed discussion on our experience of time, modernity, and the social concepts of “acceleration” and “resonance.” John Swinton is professor of theology at the…
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…
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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 listen here