Interviews and podcasts I have contributed to along the way.
Despair & Consolation – A Conversation with Andy Root In this conversation, fellow theologian and sports commentator Andy Root returns to the show to talk about his latest book Evangelism in an Age of Despair—the title of a book that, for an Ellulian like me who is looking for hope in a world filled with…
Andrew Root: Evangelism in an Age of Despair We talked with professor and author Andrew Root about the ironic reality that our modern pursuit of happiness has made us stressed, anxious, lonely, and depressed, and what evangelism and outreach might look like in this age of despair. Andrew Root: Evangelism in an Age of Despair
Reframing Evangelism: Following Jesus into Sorrow with Andy Root Part 1 What If Your Church Is Already Doing Evangelism (and Just Doesn’t Know It)? Many church leaders struggle with how to evangelize in ways that feel authentic and faithful. In this episode of the Pivot Podcast, @LutherSeminary professor Andy Root @andrewroot5890 offers a radically different…
I had a conversation with Andrew Root, who is a theologian and wrote the book “Evangelism in an Age of Despair.” We explored how evangelism can serve as a way to comfort others, stressing the importance of real human connections during hard times instead of just trying to get people to attend church. Root criticizes…
We’re Making it Way too Complicated Ministry Collaborative program staff Adam Borneman and Beth Daniel continue our series “Faith Overflowing with Hope” with the Rev. Dr. Joe Scrivner (Stillman College, Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church) and Dr. Andrew Root (Luther Seminary) about secularism’s influence on worship, having our being in Christ, and the importance of clearing the way to…
Andrew Root on why Pastors are focused on the wrong crisis. Most Pastors would agree that the American church in the midst of a crisis of decline, as lagging attendance, giving, and influence continue to cause havoc in local congregations. Yet, despite all this, Andrew Root argues the real crisis that should keep pastors up…
Finding Faith in a Secular Age (with Andrew Root) As Dave Schmelzer and Vince Brackett talked about in a recent episode, faith looks very different than it did a few hundred years back–and even than it did sixty years back. Professor Andrew Root–who was Vince’s enthusiastic teacher on the subject–walks us into some of the ins and…
Episode 128: Andrew Root Andy joins us for the third time! The first two conversations were great and you can go back and listen to those after you listen to this one. Andrew Root and I have a great discussion around his new book The Church in the Age of Secular Mysticisms. Because we live…
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
NEW CREATION CONVERSATIONS 093 – DR. ANDREW ROOT ON WHEN CHURCH STOPS WORKING Welcome to episode ninety-three of New Creation Conversations. It is fun for me to bring you a third conversation with one of my favorite authors and scholars, Dr. Andrew Root. Andy is Professor and Carrie Olson Baalson Chair of Youth and Family…
In this episode, Andrew Root talks about his latest book When Church Stops Working, and he answers the question why isn’t innovation the answer? He talks through waiting for the Spirit’s leading, paying attention to our stories, being witnesses to the acts of God, and sitting with the sorrows of our neighbors. listen here
In this episode, Andrew Root talks about his latest book When Church Stops Working, and he answers the question why isn’t innovation the answer? He talks through waiting for the Spirit’s leading, paying attention to our stories, being witnesses to the acts of God, and sitting with the sorrows of our neighbors. Listen here