Shifting Culture podcast

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…

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

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…