Two Questions: Andrew Root
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Soul, Meaning, and Ministry Andy saw Pixar’s Soul over Christmas break and can’t wait to talk about it. It’s a beautiful film with wonderful reflections on life, love, and ministry. Spoilers abound, so be sure to watch the movie before diving in!
Faith Formation In A Secular Age: An Interview With Dr. Andrew Root | Episode 13 For the first time, Gallup shows less than 50% of Americans attend church. What does faith formation look like in an increasingly secular age? In this thirteenth episode, we explore youth ministry and adult education for this place and time. My guest today…
I’m excited to announce the pending release of my newest book, The Grace of Dogs. My search for the canine soul began the day my eight-year-old son led our family in a moving Christian ritual at the burial service for Kirby, our beloved black lab. In the coming weeks, I found myself wondering: What was…
I am sitting in a nondescript church fellowship hall, attending a gathering of the church’s youth group. Over the next hour, three people—a man in his fifties, a woman in her early thirties, a boy in tenth grade—get up and tell stories. Their stories all are in response to the same text—Matthew 19:16–30, the story…
We’re back with a new name, a new schedule, and a new sponsor! This week we’re digging into the new name question with Andy. What does it mean when the Church “stops working”? Is that even possible? And what does that mean for those in ministry?