Learning to Let Go in Ministry: Beyond Church Growth Pressure Many church leaders feel crushing church growth pressure—the anxiety that if you don’t reverse decline or manage outcomes perfectly, you’ve failed. But what if that pressure is actually destroying the connections you’re trying to create? In this episode of the Pivot Podcast, Dr. Andrew Root…
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…
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Evangelism in an Age of Despair with Andrew Root In this episode, Kelsi talks with theologian and author, Andrew Root, about his work on the secular age and his newest book, Evangelism in the Age of Despair. The two talk about how despite our culture’s emphasis on happiness, we remain sadder than ever and the…
S1E43 – Evangelism and the Theology of Consolation Dr Andy Root, Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, helps us talk about Evangelism through the Lutheran lens of the Theology of the Cross and the Theology of Consolation. click here to listen
Reimagining Evangelism in an Age of Despair – Andy Root – 169 – FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye In this week’s conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Andy Root. Andy is a Professor of Youth and Family Ministries at Luther Seminary. He is the host of the thought-provoking podcast When Church…
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 2 The New Evangelism Message That’s Changing Everything. What if reframing evangelism isn’t about getting more people in church, but about learning to meet Jesus in the midst of sorrow? In part two of our conversation with @LutherSeminary professor Andy Root @andrewroot5890, we explore a…
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…
In this episode of the Liminal Living podcast, Tom Rundel interviews Andrew Root, exploring themes of spirituality, the mystical connection humans have with dogs, and the complexities of faith within Lutheranism. They discuss Andrew’s personal experiences with grief and how these shaped his understanding of God. The conversation also delves into the redefinition of evangelism…
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…