Ministry in a Secular Age featuring Dr. Andrew Root

Empire State of Mind

Derek wonders about what the Gospel is when Christianity is formed in an Empire.  Andy dusts off the works of an obscure scholar who saw history as separate times of First, Second, and Third Culture.  And Fourth Culture is on the way whether we like it or not.

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Nietzsche Made Us Doubt the Moon Landing

Derek's friend doesn't believe in the moon landing. Andy explains that modern-day conspiracy theories rooted in the Three Horsemen of the Hermeneutics of Suspicion: Nietzsche, Freud, and Marx.  It surprisingly has a lot to do with ministry in a Secular Age.

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Marriage, Kids, and Family in the Age of Authenticity

This week we dive into a listener question (thanks, Leanne!) about marriage, kids, and family life in the Age of Authenticity and how it's different now in this secular age.

We unpack this along with what it means for the church.

Andy's brand new book "Evangelism in an Age of Despair" is out now!  You can grab it here or wherever else you get your books:

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Evangelism Isn't Wellness - Evangelism in an Age of Despair

Andy just released his new book, "Evangelism in an Age of Despair".  In it, he makes a compelling case that evangelism isn’t wellness or therapy—it’s a radical, counter-cultural act.

In this episode, Andy unpacks what that means and how it could transform your church’s approach to ministry.

Andy's brand new book "Evangelism in an Age of Despair" is out now!  You can grab it here or wherever else you get your books:

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Five Star Funerals - Evangelism in an Age of Despair

Andy just published a brand new book, "Evangelism in an Age of Despair".  It reminded Derek of his church's Google reviews and a woman who rated a funeral 5 stars.  Andy thinks this is what evangelism is all about.

 

Andy's brand new book is out now!  You can grab it here or wherever else you get your books:

bit.ly/41zuNIN 

The Election that Ended the Century

Andy thinks this recent election marked the end of the 20th century.

 

Andy and Derek are joined by special guest Rev. David J. Wood to discuss what the election means for faith communities and how our rich tradition of faith & theology can shape our imaginations to lead congregations during these historic times.

Are We In a Bonhoeffer Moment?

With the election in America approaching there has been much talk of churches and pastors being in a "Bonhoeffer moment".   Andy looks at Bonhoeffer's time vs. ours and what it means for us in ministry.

Preachers vs. Peloton

Derek's peloton has started preaching to him and he feels weird about it.  Andy thinks this is because we live in an age of secular mysticism, and it has a lot to do with how the Church can preach to the Secular Age.

The Theological Turn in Children's Ministry

It's an interesting time for congregations and Children's Ministry.  Andy talks about why a theological turn for Children's Ministry is sorely needed for churches today.

 

Wagering Can't Win Happiness

If you watch a sports event in the US, gambling ads are everywhere.  Andy thinks this is a sign that our society is turning to a bunch of pagans.  Instead of trying to find happiness in stuff, Andy thinks we should turn to the wisdom of 17th century thinker Blaise Pascal and embrace our own emptiness and brokenness instead.