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Soul, Meaning, and Ministry

Andy saw Pixar’s Soul over Christmas break and can’t wait to talk about it. It’s a beautiful film with wonderful reflections on life, love, and ministry.  Spoilers abound, so be sure to watch the movie before diving in!

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Talking Ministry, Young People, and COVID-19 with Phoebe Hill

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Cobra Kai & Taylor’s Triangle

It’s a karate episode for Christmas!Dr. Andrew Root has been watching Cobra Kai lately and sees a big connection between the evil dojo & Charles Taylor’s triangle of Humanism vs. Neo-Nietzscheanism vs. Transcendance. And, truth be told, this Taylor’s triangle reaches far beyond Netflix 80s revival shows.  Join Andy & Derek as they hop on zoom for a socially distanced new episode

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Why is the concession speech such an important speech in the electoral drama in the US?

And: What is the appeal of Donald Trump?

Guest: Andrew Root, Professor at St Paul Luther Seminary

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What Do Pastors Do all Week?

What do pastors do all week?  In the world of the Immanent Frame – where the only thing that matters is what you can touch and see – this question doesn’t have a great answer.What does ministry look like in a secular world with the immanent frame?  How can waiting for God to act actually be the faithful response?  And where does Karl Barth fit in to all of this?Find out as we socially distance on Andy’s deck discussing this and more on this episode of New Time Religion.Also – the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question months from now!www.newtimereligion.orgwww.twitter.co... Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root produced and edited by Derek Tronsgard.

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Episode 57 – The Secular Age, Part 2: Engagement & Ministry (feat. Andrew Root)

In gaining a clearer picture of the various stages of the secular age, how might that inform and impact our level of engagement and ministry practices? What happens if we misidentify which level we are in? What unique challenges do we face in today’s age? Here’s the second part of our conversation with Dr. Andrew Root as we dive deeper into implications for our faith and churches! Let’s do this!!

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Episode 56 – The Secular Age, Part 1: Understanding The Stages (feat. Andrew Root)

As society and culture move away from religious traditions, how can we understand the various shifts and stages of secularism? Do we have a common definition or understanding? Dr. Andrew Root joins our conversation as we dive into this important topic and unpack what that means for our lives and communities!

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Ep 71: Dr. Andrew Root – Secular Pastors? Why Ministry in the Meaning Crisis Is So Difficult

Is the role of a pastor becoming obsolete?One thousand years ago, the role of a pastor (or priest) had a radically different value in society than the role they occupy today in Western culture. Understanding how we shifted from a worldview filled with magic and enchantment where pastors were seen as powerful wizards of white magic to modern CEO’s of private spiritual corporations won’t merely be helpful for pastors to understand but will be transformative to anyone who’s spent any amount of time in church.Our guest to help us explore these important questions and ideas is Dr. Andrew Root. Dr. Root is a theology professor at Luther Seminary. He earned his PhD from Princeton as well as a Master’s in Theology and a Master of Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary.He’s also the author of several books including The Pastor in a Secular Age: Ministry to People Who No Longer Need God, which we spend our time discussing together today.

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In this episode of The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Cameron Cole and Tucker Fleming interview Dr. Andrew Root of Luther Seminary. Dr. Root shares insights from his recent book, “The End of Youth Ministry?”. Youth workers will feel both enlightened and liberated as Dr. Root discussed the “shifts” in youth ministry throughout the past century, the importance of the concept of “identity” in youth ministry, and the unique opportunities that we have to minister to students and families in this present age.

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