Andrew Root is the Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary and author of The Church After Innovation. In this conversation, Andrew Root, the author of The Church After Innovation, invites us to think critically about innovation. We live in a world in which innovation is held up as almost an ethical good in and…
with Joel Wentz 2:36 / 55:27 Innovation, Neoliberalism & Mysticism with Andy Root
The Parent Trap – Avoiding the New Parenting Pitfalls in the 21st Century (Dr. Andrew Root) The Resolutions Podcast welcomes noted speaker, author, and educator Dr. Andrew (Andy) Root. Andy breaks down parenting trends in the 2020s and points out the hidden parenting and educational pitfalls that are beginning to appear from the observation decks…
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…
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?
Churches and the Crisis of Decline Andy’s brand new book – Churches and the Crisis of Decline – is out now! Derek took some time to sit down with Andy to talk about the book, the real “crisis” the church is facing (hint – it’s not decline), and the importance for church leaders to simply…
Episode #343 Churches and the Crisis of Decline Congregations often seek to combat the crisis of decline by using innovation to produce new resources. But leading practical theologian Andrew Root shows that the church’s crisis is not in the loss of resources; it’s in the loss of life–and that life can only return when we remain…
Everyone loves Ted Lasso. But Andy thinks that this points to a bigger issue in our culture & church. When we’re always trying to be positive and smooth, life becomes an exhausting performance where we hide our jagged edges. And this isn’t always healthy, and it’s definitely not the point of the Gospel.
We’ve talked about “resonance” a lot on the podcast, but what does it look like in the real world? This week Andy shares a personal story from a family trip to Hawaii featuring messy dolphins and finding beauty in the midst of it all.
In this episode, Andy Root explores how narrative and joy spark the imagination and provide a framework to minister in Christ and for young people in deeply formative ways. listen here
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 a Year It Has Been We’re back from summer break with a new batch of episodes and it’s….been….quite the year. There’s a lot going on with the global COVID pandemic, political turmoil, issues of equality and justice, and more. And so to kick things off, Andy talks about the perspective thinkers like Taylor and…