FamilyScholars Conversations Podcast

Andrew Root, The Congregation and Pastor in a Secular Age Many congregations felt like they were running out of time to make a positive change before the pandemic. However, now that time has been sped up by a globally-altering experience.  That pressure and stress level is unhealthy for the church, let alone the vocational staff often…

Episode 89 – Churches and the Crisis of Decline (feat. Andrew Root) As we observe decline in denominations and local churches, how do we make sense of this trajectory? What are our fears revealing about our understanding of the crisis and shaping our responses? Dr. Andrew Root joins us for the conversation to unpack these…

Andrew Root on the Dangers of Self-Expression and Innovation Obsession Are you feeling the pressure to constantly innovate and be competitive in both work and daily life? Do you ever wonder if this focus on innovation is truly necessary for good ministry, or if it is simply a response to the fear of decline? In…