Books & Big Ideas
with Joel Wentz 2:36 / 55:27 Innovation, Neoliberalism & Mysticism with Andy Root
with Joel Wentz 2:36 / 55:27 Innovation, Neoliberalism & Mysticism with Andy Root
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…
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 90 – The Church After Innovation: Questioning Our Obsession With Work, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (feat. Andrew Root) It is not uncommon to have the pressure to innovate the church to engage the world, but do these feelings help or hurt? Can our relationship with work, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit become obsessive and distract us…
Interrogating Innovation: Cruciformity vs Cultural Scripts Andy Root of Luther Seminary discusses his new book, The Church after Innovation, with Dean Blevins of Nazarene Theological Seminary.
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…
Ep. 71 Andrew Root – Waiting for the God who Acts
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?
New Creation Conversations Episode 070 – Dr. Andy Root on Charles Taylor, Karl Barth, and the Church’s Crisis of Decline in a Secular Age listen here
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.