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…
We all have a deep desire to belong and to be understood. As we move through different stages of life and different cultural realities, we are constantly navigating what it looks like to live into our most authentic selves. For teenagers, this process carries a lot of insecurity and awkwardness, which can stir up anxiety…
New Creation Conversations Episode 024 – Dr. Andrew Root Welcome to episode twenty-four of New Creation Conversations. In today’s conversation I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Root. Andy is Professor and Chair of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary. He is considered by many as one of the leading scholars on youth ministry and spiritual…
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…
Andy’s Movie Club: Brad’s Status It’s the middle of summer and who knows if we’ll ever watch movies in the theater again. But…we DO have another episode of Andy’s Movie Club featuring a movie that you can stream at-home and watch along with us! This time we’re watching the Amazon original movie “Brad’s Status” starring…
Andy’s Movie Club: WeWork We’re excited to introduce Andy’s Movie Club – a new type of episode that gives you the chance to stay inside on a screen. Because who hasn’t been doing that lately!? Join us as we explore Hulu’s new documentary WeWork and look at what insights it has for the Church and…
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Sin in the Age of Authenticity How does sin work in the Age of Authenticity? And why are both grace and sin eclipsed in a secular age? We dig into the listener mailbag this week to explore all that and more. Huge shout-out to Zoe for the great question this week.
Episode 44: The Enneagram 5 Youth Worker For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Danielle Allen co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 5 guest, Dr. Andrew Root. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting…
ep. 24: The Congregation in a Secular Age The trilogy is complete. Andy’s *brand new* book – the Congregation in a Secular Age – is out now. It’s book #3 in his Secular Age trilogy and, unlike other third installments of trilogies, features no Ewoks whatsoever. Some of the themes are familiar to listeners of…
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!