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 wait for God to act.
Andrew Root – “How Do We Talk About God Now?” Watch this Oct. 12, 2022, Faith+Lead Book Hub segment with Dr. Andrew Root, author of “Churches and the Crisis of Decline,” who appeared in conversation with Arlene Flancher of the Children, Youth and Family Team at Luther Seminary. Andrew Root – “How Do We Talk…
Examining Mysticism in Today’s Culture Join us for our discussion with theologian Andrew Root on his book The Church in An Age of Secular Mysticism. In a world flooded with spiritualities promising personal transformation, Root sheds light on the differences between these mysticisms and authentic Christian transformation. We’ll explore the dangers of following or adapting…
Sometimes our jobs in youth ministry seem close to impossible. Most of us assume we’re given these young people with fragile faith. Someone, somehow, has communicated to us in some indirect way that it is our job to project these delicate balloons. The good youth worker is the person who is able to get young…
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 142: Church and the Crisis of Decline with Andrew Root What if the crisis is not about decline but about something deeper? link