Episodes
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Proud of Yourself
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Andy doesn't think that you should say you're "proud of yourself". It's a throwaway phrase that we use all the time, but Andy thinks there's something more going on there.
It turns out there's a lot in this simple phrase about how we see our lives, how we engage with church and spirituality, and how we get sucked into the toxic positivity of self help.
Be sure to grab Andy's brand new book - The Church After Innovation - out now. Get your copy on Amazon today along with all of Andy's other books.
Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
The Art of Uncontrol
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
It's cold outside which makes it a perfect time for Andy's TV recommendations.
This time Andy discusses a new show on HBO which leads to a larger conversation about how to embrace the uncontrollable. It turns out that sometimes trying to control everything squeezes the life out of us and our ministries.
Be sure to grab Andy's brand new book - The Church After Innovation - out now. Get your copy on Amazon today along with all of Andy's other books.
Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
There’s No Fun in Fundamentalism
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
We're excited for another listener question episode - this time from Matthew Codd.
Fundamentalism is rampant on both sides of modern politics, social media, and even the Church. Andy has thoughts on this and what it means for those of us in ministry.
Be sure to grab Andy's brand new book - The Church After Innovation - out now. Get your copy on Amazon today along with all of Andy's other books.
Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.
Monday Nov 07, 2022
You’re Fine Isn’t Fine
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Andy has a big problem with saying "you're fine" after someone apologizes. And it all has to do with our culture's desire for singular uniqueness and the constant state of judging each other. It turns out this little phrase reveals big implications for the Church and our society.
Be sure to grab Andy's brand new book - The Church After Innovation - out now. Get your copy on Amazon today along with all of Andy's other books.
Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Why Story is Better than Smoke Machines
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
This week Pastor Andrew Esqueda has a great question for the pod about the tension church leaders feel balancing relevance & resonance.
Andy also has a *brand new book* - The Church After Innovation - out now. Get your copy on Amazon today along with all of Andy's other books.
Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Stumbling Through the Polarized World
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Ministry is hard in a world of black-and-white divisive issues, political polarization, and different opinions. How can leaders make sense of it all?
Andy thinks that Karl Barth might have some clues - especially when we take a step back to let "God be God".
Special thanks to our sponsor Baker Publishing. New episodes drop every other week. Thanks for listening.
Friday Jul 29, 2022
When Church Stops Working
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
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?
Special thanks to our new sponsor Baker Publishing. New episodes drop every other week. Thanks for listening!
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Churches and the Crisis of Decline
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
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.
Grab your copy of the book here - https://tinyurl.com/4pnbkdre
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New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root produced by Derek Tronsgard.
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Too Much Positivity, Smoothness, and Ted Lasso
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
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.
Andy's book The Congregation in a Secular Age is out now. Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2
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New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root produced by Derek Tronsgard.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
What Does Resonance Look Like?
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
We've talked about "resonance" a lot on the podcast, but what does it look like in the real world?
This week Andy shares a personal story from a family trip to Hawaii featuring messy dolphins and finding beauty in the midst of it all.
Andy's book The Congregation in a Secular Age is out now. Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2
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New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root produced by Derek Tronsgard.