Ministry in a Secular Age featuring Dr. Andrew Root

What Would Jesus Watch?

Andy likes a streaming TV show about Jesus and says it's good.  Derek is skeptical.  This leads to a conversation about art, faith, beauty, truth, and the Church.

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.

Chat GPT

The robots are coming for us all.  Andy is worried it has the potential to take away the meaning from artistic expression and end the Age of Authenticity.  Derek, on the other hand, uses it to enhance his sermons.  Only time can tell who is right.

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.

The Times They Ain’t A Changin’

Everyone talks about how "different" these times are for culture and for the Church.  Andy doesn't think so.  In fact, Andy doesn't think much has changed since the 1960s, and this insight has some big implications for ministry today.

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.

Proud of Yourself

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.

The Art of Uncontrol

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.

There’s No Fun in Fundamentalism

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.

You’re Fine Isn’t Fine

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.

 

Why Story is Better than Smoke Machines

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.

 

Stumbling Through the Polarized World

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.

When Church Stops Working

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!