Ministry in a Secular Age featuring Dr. Andrew Root https://newtimereligion.podbean.com Ministry in a Secular Age featuring Dr. Andrew Root. A ministry podcast for the Secular Age. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:33:51 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Ministry in a Secular Age Ministry in a Secular Age No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5043798/ministry_secular_resize.png Ministry in a Secular Age featuring Dr. Andrew Root https://newtimereligion.podbean.com 144 144 Baal and the Gods of More Baal and the Gods of More https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/baal-and-the-gods-of-more/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/baal-and-the-gods-of-more/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 12:33:51 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/03eaa2a8-eb4f-34ac-b8e0-b415728f3ce7 Andy and Derek discuss Andy's new book "Baal and the Gods of More".  They discuss the trappings of resources and wanting more, and how the God of the Israelites calls us to grow into relationship rather than resources.

]]> Andy and Derek discuss Andy's new book "Baal and the Gods of More".  They discuss the trappings of resources and wanting more, and how the God of the Israelites calls us to grow into relationship rather than resources.


]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 2157 1 67 full How Do You Pastor Through This??? How Do You Pastor Through This??? https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/how-do-you-pastor-through-this/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/how-do-you-pastor-through-this/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:20:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/2af3f043-1348-3147-96be-0efdd46c4592 Derek texts Andy in the middle of the ICE raids in Minneapolis asking how the he's supposed to pastor through this. Andy thinks the answer has everything to do with Bonhoeffer — and nothing to do with heroism.

]]> Derek texts Andy in the middle of the ICE raids in Minneapolis asking how the he's supposed to pastor through this. Andy thinks the answer has everything to do with Bonhoeffer — and nothing to do with heroism.

]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 2000 1 66 full Much Ado About Grieving Much Ado About Grieving https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/much-ado-about-grieving/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/much-ado-about-grieving/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:52:41 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/fc4d36ff-3074-316d-97b1-7caf04aa8c27 Andy saw Hamnet and wept in the theater. When he told other people, they called it "grief porn." Andy now thinks our culture has engineered away the spaces where feeling too much is the whole point. Andy and Derek dig into Byung-Chul Han, Shakespeare, and the ancient human need to mourn together in community. Meanwhile, Derek watched Hamnet alone and cried on his couch.

 

]]> Andy saw Hamnet and wept in the theater. When he told other people, they called it "grief porn." Andy now thinks our culture has engineered away the spaces where feeling too much is the whole point. Andy and Derek dig into Byung-Chul Han, Shakespeare, and the ancient human need to mourn together in community. Meanwhile, Derek watched Hamnet alone and cried on his couch.

 

]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1686 1 65 full Thoughts and Prayers Thoughts and Prayers https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/thoughts-and-prayers/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/thoughts-and-prayers/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:20:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/7ead92e7-2d56-35bd-96cf-b5a566c5f2d2 Andy has thoughts about thoughts and prayers. This is our season finale.   We'll be back in April of 2026 with episodes twice a week until November 2026.  Stay tuned for more and thanks for listening!

]]> Andy has thoughts about thoughts and prayers.

This is our season finale.   We'll be back in April of 2026 with episodes twice a week until November 2026.  Stay tuned for more and thanks for listening!

]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1968 1 64 full Zombies, Poetry, and Resonance Zombies, Poetry, and Resonance https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/zombies-poetry-and-resonance/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/zombies-poetry-and-resonance/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:23:41 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/c4cd2792-bd28-3366-a0d1-bd9cb26fa053 Andy thinks ideas from Charles Taylor's recent works about resonance, poetry, and beauty can be found in the zombie show "The Last of Us".   And it says a lot about what ministry looks like in a Secular Age.

]]> Andy thinks ideas from Charles Taylor's recent works about resonance, poetry, and beauty can be found in the zombie show "The Last of Us".   And it says a lot about what ministry looks like in a Secular Age.

]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1050 1 63 full Quiet Revival Brewing? Quiet Revival Brewing? https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-brewing-quiet-revival/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-brewing-quiet-revival/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/6fd6b758-ec87-351f-ac65-9bd08a4464fc Andy has returned from traveling abroad with news of a Quiet Revival happening in European churches.  Andy and Derek discuss reasons for this and what it could mean for ministries in this secular age.

]]> Andy has returned from traveling abroad with news of a Quiet Revival happening in European churches.  Andy and Derek discuss reasons for this and what it could mean for ministries in this secular age.

]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1410 1 62 full Charlie Kirk, Taylor's Triangle, and Breaking Ressentiment Charlie Kirk, Taylor's Triangle, and Breaking Ressentiment https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/charlie-kirk-taylors-triangle-and-breaking-ressentiment/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/charlie-kirk-taylors-triangle-and-breaking-ressentiment/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:20:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/5e06e4cb-1448-3ae0-a7af-da6609e99985 Andy discusses Charlie Kirk's death and how interpreting it is tied deeply to Charles Taylor's Triangle.  Andy thinks this is not only helpful for those of us in ministry, but for society at large to break the cycle of ressentiment that perpetuates these sorts of violent acts. Our call-in line is open!  Call us at ‪(612) 405-8071‬ to leave a question for a future episode!

]]> Andy discusses Charlie Kirk's death and how interpreting it is tied deeply to Charles Taylor's Triangle.  Andy thinks this is not only helpful for those of us in ministry, but for society at large to break the cycle of ressentiment that perpetuates these sorts of violent acts.

Our call-in line is open!  Call us at ‪(612) 405-8071‬ to leave a question for a future episode!

]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1518 61 full In God We Trust (But Also Money!) In God We Trust (But Also Money!) https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/in-god-we-trust-but-also-money/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/in-god-we-trust-but-also-money/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/cdda9e52-8a7c-36a4-b854-8a8c59169cd4 All churches need money to run.  But sometimes Derek feels more like a small business owner than a pastor sometimes.  Andy explains how money actually has more power than God in the Secular Age, but this gives churches an opportunity to talk about money, stewardship, budgets, and promises in a new way.

Our call-in line is open!  Call us at ‪(612) 405-8071‬ to leave a question for a future episode!

]]> All churches need money to run.  But sometimes Derek feels more like a small business owner than a pastor sometimes.  Andy explains how money actually has more power than God in the Secular Age, but this gives churches an opportunity to talk about money, stewardship, budgets, and promises in a new way.

Our call-in line is open!  Call us at ‪(612) 405-8071‬ to leave a question for a future episode!

]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1732 1 60 full A Pilgrimage into Letting Go A Pilgrimage into Letting Go https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/a-pilgrimage-into-letting-go/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/a-pilgrimage-into-letting-go/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:59:44 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/ca101f04-e741-3b28-b737-fa6a74960baf Andy has a brand new book out called "A Pilgrimage into Letting Go".  He talks about the book and why it's important for pastors, parents, and all people to practice the art of letting go.

Our call-in line is open!  Call us at ‪(612) 405-8071‬ to leave a question for a future episode!

 

]]> Andy has a brand new book out called "A Pilgrimage into Letting Go".  He talks about the book and why it's important for pastors, parents, and all people to practice the art of letting go.

Our call-in line is open!  Call us at ‪(612) 405-8071‬ to leave a question for a future episode!

 

]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1200 1 59 full Empire State of Mind Empire State of Mind https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/empire-state-of-mind/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/empire-state-of-mind/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/4468a0c1-717f-3a34-bdf8-64b49725535a 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.

Our call-in line is open!  Call us at ‪(612) 405-8071‬ to leave a question for a future episode!

 

]]> 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.

Our call-in line is open!  Call us at ‪(612) 405-8071‬ to leave a question for a future episode!

 

]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1685 1 58 full Nietzsche Made Us Doubt the Moon Landing Nietzsche Made Us Doubt the Moon Landing https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/nietzsche-made-us-doubt-the-moon-landing/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/nietzsche-made-us-doubt-the-moon-landing/#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:30:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/1a40e0c0-b917-340d-ac42-12369f87e448 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.

Our call-in line is open!  Call us at ‪(612) 405-8071‬ to leave a question for a future episode!

]]> 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.

Our call-in line is open!  Call us at ‪(612) 405-8071‬ to leave a question for a future episode!

]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1339 1 57 full Marriage, Kids, and Family in the Age of Authenticity Marriage, Kids, and Family in the Age of Authenticity https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/marriage-kids-and-family-in-the-age-of-authenticity/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/marriage-kids-and-family-in-the-age-of-authenticity/#comments Wed, 14 May 2025 12:44:34 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/11e03de6-098f-346f-bc63-7e5ea59c19aa 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:

bit.ly/41zuNIN 

]]> 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:

bit.ly/41zuNIN 

]]> newtimereligion false No 1248 1 56 full Evangelism Isn't Wellness - Evangelism in an Age of Despair Evangelism Isn't Wellness - Evangelism in an Age of Despair https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/evangelism-isnt-wellness-evangelism-in-an-age-of-despair/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/evangelism-isnt-wellness-evangelism-in-an-age-of-despair/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:44:32 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/040bf5a6-7bd0-3cfe-ae36-35b96043005f 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:

bit.ly/41zuNIN 

]]> 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:

bit.ly/41zuNIN 

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 939 1 55 full Five Star Funerals - Evangelism in an Age of Despair Five Star Funerals - Evangelism in an Age of Despair https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/five-star-funerals-evangelism-in-an-age-of-despair/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/five-star-funerals-evangelism-in-an-age-of-despair/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:40:58 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/7e09eab7-813c-369b-82dd-b126c96e1d64 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 

]]> 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 

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1134 1 54 full The Election that Ended the Century The Election that Ended the Century https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-election-that-ended-the-century/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-election-that-ended-the-century/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:07:15 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/4b5f4819-9353-37dd-a404-301d2e4c12f3 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.

]]> 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.

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1306 1 53 full Are We In a Bonhoeffer Moment? Are We In a Bonhoeffer Moment? https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/are-we-in-a-bonhoeffer-moment/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/are-we-in-a-bonhoeffer-moment/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:10:24 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/4e9b1623-cc64-3a42-b4b6-77c583898dcf 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.

]]> 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.

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1163 1 52 full Preachers vs. Peloton Preachers vs. Peloton https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/preachers-vs-peloton/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/preachers-vs-peloton/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:58:31 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/6bd3ed3b-2f60-3e10-a293-ceec9173a7cf 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.

]]> 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.

]]> New Time Religion false No 1242 1 51 full The Theological Turn in Children's Ministry The Theological Turn in Children's Ministry https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-theological-turn-in-childrens-ministry/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-theological-turn-in-childrens-ministry/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:06:03 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/445eeea0-54c4-3ac8-b82a-d00c3207d236 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.

 

]]> 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.

 

]]> newtimereligion false No 988 1 50 full Wagering Can't Win Happiness Wagering Can't Win Happiness https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/wagering-cant-win-happiness/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/wagering-cant-win-happiness/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:36:55 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/3a1dde8b-75c8-343b-ad39-378f32b04ef4 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.

 

 

]]> 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.

 

 

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1165 1 49 full F*** Isn't F*** Anymore F*** Isn't F*** Anymore https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/f-isnt-f-anymore/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/f-isnt-f-anymore/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:11:31 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/24070782-e4d4-31f9-a4de-10d85c040d12 Swear words don't seem to pack the same punch anymore, and Andy thinks it all has to do with the decline of protestantism and the "polite society".  It turns out that this also has some big ministry implications for those of us here in the Secular Age.

With the topic, this episode features some salty language & swear words. 

Be sure to grab Andy's book "When Church Stops Working" along with his other books on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> Swear words don't seem to pack the same punch anymore, and Andy thinks it all has to do with the decline of protestantism and the "polite society".  It turns out that this also has some big ministry implications for those of us here in the Secular Age.

With the topic, this episode features some salty language & swear words. 

Be sure to grab Andy's book "When Church Stops Working" along with his other books on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> New Time Religion true No 1554 1 48 full Existential Problems in YouTube Kids Existential Problems in YouTube Kids https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/existential-problems-in-youtube-kids/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/existential-problems-in-youtube-kids/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:45:18 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/5b2d7595-9933-31a4-96a9-f713cab2fe35 Derek's children are addicted to YouTube Kids and Andy thinks it's all connected to the work of Byung-Chul Han and Martin Heidegger.

YouTube along with other social media, are vapid reflections of us that don't call us further into our own being, and that's the problem.  Andy and Derek discuss.

Be sure to grab Andy's book "When Church Stops Working" along with his other books on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> Derek's children are addicted to YouTube Kids and Andy thinks it's all connected to the work of Byung-Chul Han and Martin Heidegger.

YouTube along with other social media, are vapid reflections of us that don't call us further into our own being, and that's the problem.  Andy and Derek discuss.

Be sure to grab Andy's book "When Church Stops Working" along with his other books on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> newtimereligion false No 743 1 47 full Papering Over God Papering Over God https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/papering-over-god/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/papering-over-god/#comments Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:30:28 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/8a40ff1a-b7e1-3ff1-a917-a004d354c671 We're back from a hiatus with more new episodes to come!

Andy attends a graduation ceremony held in a church where the school papered over God's name on the wall.  What does this say about the secular age we live in?  What's the deeper meaning for those of us in minisry?

Andy's **brand new** book "WHEN CHURCH STOPS WORKING" is out now.  Grab it on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> We're back from a hiatus with more new episodes to come!

Andy attends a graduation ceremony held in a church where the school papered over God's name on the wall.  What does this say about the secular age we live in?  What's the deeper meaning for those of us in minisry?

Andy's **brand new** book "WHEN CHURCH STOPS WORKING" is out now.  Grab it on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> New Time Religion false No 1277 1 46 full If Aliens Are Real If Aliens Are Real https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/if-aliens-are-real/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/if-aliens-are-real/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:48:06 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/5d9ef17f-0a98-3a38-8af2-109994a2ce8f Aliens have been in the news a bit, and Derek wants to know what Andy thinks would happen to the Church if aliens are real.

Andy's **brand new** book "WHEN CHURCH STOPS WORKING" is out now.  Grab it on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> Aliens have been in the news a bit, and Derek wants to know what Andy thinks would happen to the Church if aliens are real.

Andy's **brand new** book "WHEN CHURCH STOPS WORKING" is out now.  Grab it on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1402 1 45 full Mission Statements or Watch Words Mission Statements or Watch Words https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/mission-statements-or-watch-words/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/mission-statements-or-watch-words/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:10:09 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/575c22ce-7b24-3d43-ab5f-e04276e491df Churches are obsessed with mission statements, but Andy thinks that watch words are even more important.

Andy's **brand new** book "WHEN CHURCH STOPS WORKING" is out now.  Grab it on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> Churches are obsessed with mission statements, but Andy thinks that watch words are even more important.

Andy's **brand new** book "WHEN CHURCH STOPS WORKING" is out now.  Grab it on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1398 44 full Take Your Bucket List Off Your Bucket List Take Your Bucket List Off Your Bucket List https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/take-your-bucket-list-off-your-bucket-list/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/take-your-bucket-list-off-your-bucket-list/#comments Thu, 25 May 2023 11:30:28 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/22be2ca0-5ad9-3d72-8c80-8d79d14fdb9a Andy thinks there's something deeply wrong with having "bucket lists".

Andy's **brand new** book "WHEN CHURCH STOPS WORKING" is out now.  Grab it on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> Andy thinks there's something deeply wrong with having "bucket lists".

Andy's **brand new** book "WHEN CHURCH STOPS WORKING" is out now.  Grab it on Amazon or, better yet, your local bookstore.

Special thanks to Baker Publishing for sponsoring our podcast.

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1055 1 43 full Looking Forward or Backward Looking Forward or Backward https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/looking-forward-or-backward/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/looking-forward-or-backward/#comments Mon, 08 May 2023 13:42:53 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/57e2406c-9d49-3ea6-ac06-d9bd3c3005a9 Andy sent Derek a text at 1:00am about our modern desire to look backward at life.  It led them to talk about the Holy Land, cathedrals, whiskey, and the tension in modern youth 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.

 

 

]]> Andy sent Derek a text at 1:00am about our modern desire to look backward at life.  It led them to talk about the Holy Land, cathedrals, whiskey, and the tension in modern youth 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.

 

 

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1462 1 42 full What Would Jesus Watch? What Would Jesus Watch? https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/what-would-jesus-watch/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/what-would-jesus-watch/#comments Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:01:17 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/152dab0e-b5bb-35b4-8cdc-c021bb36480b 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.

]]> 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.

]]> newtimereligion false No 1449 41 full Chat GPT Chat GPT https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/chat-gpt/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/chat-gpt/#comments Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:24:33 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/f53239e3-08b9-3a29-a666-3b4d9320e9ce 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 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.

]]> newtimereligion false No 1296 40 full The Times They Ain’t A Changin’ The Times They Ain’t A Changin’ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-times-they-ain-t-a-changin/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-times-they-ain-t-a-changin/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:57:32 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/2b31be21-66b6-36a7-b22d-04c57ad7d7c5 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.

]]> 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.

]]> newtimereligion false No 600 39 full Proud of Yourself Proud of Yourself https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/proud-of-yourself/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/proud-of-yourself/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:50:56 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/1c18d17c-caa2-3562-b4b0-337d4b5c48d2 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.

]]> 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.

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1395 1 38 full The Art of Uncontrol The Art of Uncontrol https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-uncontrol/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-uncontrol/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:10:23 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/7961be4f-8363-32e8-8271-c1c760ef325e 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.

]]> 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.

]]> New Time Religion false No 870 1 37 full There’s No Fun in Fundamentalism There’s No Fun in Fundamentalism https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/there-s-no-fun-in-fundamentalism/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/there-s-no-fun-in-fundamentalism/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:49:50 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/7a425f4f-79ba-3839-95d6-e952819468f3 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.

]]> 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.

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1046 1 36 full You’re Fine Isn’t Fine You’re Fine Isn’t Fine https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/you-re-fine-isn-t-fine/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/you-re-fine-isn-t-fine/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:25:40 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/7a7f8044-5caa-3abd-8980-716753dec326 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.

 

]]> 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.

 

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1555 1 35 full Why Story is Better than Smoke Machines Why Story is Better than Smoke Machines https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/why-story-is-better-than-smoke-machines/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/why-story-is-better-than-smoke-machines/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:35:40 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/f6658517-d757-341f-8abf-5d31cc9ffd17 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.

 

]]> 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.

 

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1215 1 34 full Stumbling Through the Polarized World Stumbling Through the Polarized World https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/stumbling-through-the-polarized-world/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/stumbling-through-the-polarized-world/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:02:38 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/c33c4a4e-27db-3004-adcd-2b6860eb5423 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.

]]> 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 false No 1233 1 33 full When Church Stops Working When Church Stops Working https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/when-church-stops-working/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/when-church-stops-working/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:59:40 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/0e585a3e-4306-3312-ba9c-6de060122cd9 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!

]]> 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!

]]> When Church Stops Working false No 1092 32 full Churches and the Crisis of Decline Churches and the Crisis of Decline https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/churches-and-the-crisis-of-decline/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/churches-and-the-crisis-of-decline/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:04:13 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/4ca0b349-416b-3d04-9bf7-e8de1810f4cd 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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]]> 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

www.newtimereligion.org

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New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root produced by Derek Tronsgard.

]]> newtimereligion false No 1168 1 31 full Too Much Positivity, Smoothness, and Ted Lasso Too Much Positivity, Smoothness, and Ted Lasso https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/too-much-positivity-smoothness-and-ted-lasso/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/too-much-positivity-smoothness-and-ted-lasso/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:48:19 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/228463d0-8ab4-342f-904b-29460790b490 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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]]> 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

www.newtimereligion.org

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New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root produced by Derek Tronsgard.

]]> New Time Religion false No 820 1 30 full What Does Resonance Look Like? What Does Resonance Look Like? https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/what-does-resonance-look-like/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/what-does-resonance-look-like/#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:15:50 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/f58a6ad1-710b-308d-b368-70948a97ded1 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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]]> 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

www.newtimereligion.org

www.twitter.com/newtimereligion

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New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root produced by Derek Tronsgard.

]]> New Time Religion false No 842 29 full What a Year It Has Been What a Year It Has Been https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/what-a-year-it-has-been-1638551166/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/what-a-year-it-has-been-1638551166/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:06:06 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/c6590722-07f3-3036-9214-a643e3815695 We're back from summer break with a new batch of episodes and it's....been....quite the year.

There's a lot going on with the global COVID pandemic, political turmoil, issues of equality and justice, and more.  And so to kick things off, Andy talks about the perspective thinkers like Taylor and Rosa can give us during historic times like these. Also - did you know that dogs tell time through smell?

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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]]> We're back from summer break with a new batch of episodes and it's....been....quite the year.

There's a lot going on with the global COVID pandemic, political turmoil, issues of equality and justice, and more.  And so to kick things off, Andy talks about the perspective thinkers like Taylor and Rosa can give us during historic times like these. Also - did you know that dogs tell time through smell?

Andy's book The Congregation in a Secular Age is out now.  Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2

www.newtimereligion.org

www.twitter.com/newtimereligion

www.facebook.com/newtimereligion

New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root produced by Derek Tronsgard.

]]> newtimereligion false No 1065 28 full Andy's Movie Club: Brad's Status Andy's Movie Club: Brad's Status https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/andys-movie-club-brads-status/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/andys-movie-club-brads-status/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:56:40 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/d85cef5c-444b-3010-b29f-8d6cff5975fe It's the middle of summer and who knows if we'll ever watch movies in the theater again.  But...we DO have another episode of Andy's Movie Club featuring a movie that you can stream at-home and watch along with us!

This time we're watching the Amazon original movie "Brad's Status" starring Ben Stiller.  If you're old like us you'll love it and identify with Brad and his mid-life crisis.  If you're under 35 you'll probably think Brad is a selfish jerk.  But still give it a shot!    

The movie is all about resonance, relationships, being vs. having, and finding the good life.  It's almost like Hartmut Rosa and Charles Taylor wrote the darn thing!

This summer Andy is also teaming up with Homebrewed Christianity's Tripp Fuller for an on-line pop-up learning community.  Check it out at:

 https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/oursecularage/

Andy's new book The Congregation in a Secular Age is out now.  Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2

And, as always, the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

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]]> It's the middle of summer and who knows if we'll ever watch movies in the theater again.  But...we DO have another episode of Andy's Movie Club featuring a movie that you can stream at-home and watch along with us!

This time we're watching the Amazon original movie "Brad's Status" starring Ben Stiller.  If you're old like us you'll love it and identify with Brad and his mid-life crisis.  If you're under 35 you'll probably think Brad is a selfish jerk.  But still give it a shot!    

The movie is all about resonance, relationships, being vs. having, and finding the good life.  It's almost like Hartmut Rosa and Charles Taylor wrote the darn thing!

This summer Andy is also teaming up with Homebrewed Christianity's Tripp Fuller for an on-line pop-up learning community.  Check it out at:

 https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/oursecularage/

Andy's new book The Congregation in a Secular Age is out now.  Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2

And, as always, the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

www.newtimereligion.org

www.twitter.com/newtimereligion

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New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root produced by Derek Tronsgard.

]]> newtimereligion false No 1248 27 full Andy's Movie Club: WeWork Andy's Movie Club: WeWork https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/andys-movie-club-wework/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/andys-movie-club-wework/#comments Mon, 17 May 2021 12:36:29 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/8b9a76de-8627-33f7-872d-eb07e2796d4d We're excited to introduce Andy's Movie Club - a new type of episode that gives you the chance to stay inside on a screen.  Because who hasn't been doing that lately!?

Join us as we explore Hulu's new documentary WeWork and look at what insights it has for the Church and for building community.

Andy's new book The Congregation in a Secular Age is out now.  Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2

Andy is also excited to team up with Homebrewed Christianity's Tripp Fuller for a summer reading group: https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/oursecularage/

And, as always, the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

www.newtimereligion.org

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]]> We're excited to introduce Andy's Movie Club - a new type of episode that gives you the chance to stay inside on a screen.  Because who hasn't been doing that lately!?

Join us as we explore Hulu's new documentary WeWork and look at what insights it has for the Church and for building community.

Andy's new book The Congregation in a Secular Age is out now.  Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2

Andy is also excited to team up with Homebrewed Christianity's Tripp Fuller for a summer reading group: https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/oursecularage/

And, as always, the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

www.newtimereligion.org

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]]> New Time Religion false No 2238 1 26 full Sin in the Age of Authenticity Sin in the Age of Authenticity https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/sin-in-the-age-of-authenticity/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/sin-in-the-age-of-authenticity/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:16:13 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/e566a6fb-4bf1-3275-9c3e-62c5c7db6714 How does sin work in the Age of Authenticity?  And why are both grace and sin eclipsed in a secular age?  We dig into the listener mailbag this week to explore all that and more.  Huge shout-out to Zoe for the great question this week.

The Congregation in a Secular Age is out now.  Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2

And, as always, the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

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]]> How does sin work in the Age of Authenticity?  And why are both grace and sin eclipsed in a secular age?  We dig into the listener mailbag this week to explore all that and more.  Huge shout-out to Zoe for the great question this week.

The Congregation in a Secular Age is out now.  Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2

And, as always, the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

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]]> New Time Religion false No 1434 1 25 full The Congregation in a Secular Age The Congregation in a Secular Age https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-congregation-in-a-secular-age/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-congregation-in-a-secular-age/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:46:09 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/1268a327-61bd-3773-a792-8abf6a736668 The trilogy is complete.  Andy's *brand new* book - the Congregation in a Secular Age - is out now.  It's book #3 in his Secular Age trilogy and, unlike other third installments of trilogies, features no Ewoks whatsoever.

Some of the themes are familiar to listeners of the pod, but we took a turn and got into some fascinating talk about ministry & the pandemic.

The Congregation in a Secular Age is out now.  Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2

And, as always, the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

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]]> The trilogy is complete.  Andy's *brand new* book - the Congregation in a Secular Age - is out now.  It's book #3 in his Secular Age trilogy and, unlike other third installments of trilogies, features no Ewoks whatsoever.

Some of the themes are familiar to listeners of the pod, but we took a turn and got into some fascinating talk about ministry & the pandemic.

The Congregation in a Secular Age is out now.  Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2

And, as always, the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

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]]> New Time Religion false No 1247 1 24 full Soul, Meaning, and Ministry Soul, Meaning, and Ministry https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/soul-meaning-and-ministry/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/soul-meaning-and-ministry/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:24:06 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/255a14d6-e0f6-35a3-bc51-3e1b5b9dab1d 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!

Andy's *brand new* book, the Congregation in a Secular Age just launched.  Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2

And, as always, the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

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]]> 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!

Andy's *brand new* book, the Congregation in a Secular Age just launched.  Be sure to grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/yxu2mcx2

And, as always, the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

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]]> newtimereligion false No 1640 1 23 full Cobra Kai & Taylor's Triangle Cobra Kai & Taylor's Triangle https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/cobra-kai-taylors-triangle/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/cobra-kai-taylors-triangle/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2020 04:30:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/9b16e90b-764c-34e3-912c-8928d4c11770 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.

As always the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

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]]> 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.

As always the listener hotline is still open.  Give us a call at 651-800-1089 and we might use your question in a future episode.

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]]> New Time Religion false No 1416 1 22 full What Do Pastors Do All Week? What Do Pastors Do All Week? https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/what-do-pastors-do-all-week/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/what-do-pastors-do-all-week/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:20:59 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/201f3893-fabd-37b8-a540-c7b513ddf97b 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> newtimereligion false No 1048 1 21 full The Church Has Left the Building The Church Has Left the Building https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-church-has-left-the-building-1602014401/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-church-has-left-the-building-1602014401/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:00:01 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/b3f5d077-9ed8-34b4-88b6-776dad287764 We dig into the mailbag again for a great question on the Church and buildings.  Do we need them?  And do we do when the local church closes down and becomes a Chili's?  Or a Boston Pizza if you're in Canada... 

Join us 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!

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]]> We dig into the mailbag again for a great question on the Church and buildings.  Do we need them?  And do we do when the local church closes down and becomes a Chili's?  Or a Boston Pizza if you're in Canada... 

Join us 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!

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]]> New Time Religion false No 1732 1 19 full The Gift of Doing Less The Gift of Doing Less https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-gift-of-doing-less/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-gift-of-doing-less/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2020 03:23:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/db9045a8-daf5-3e0c-b895-3c11e7ece4d6 We've opened up the listener mailbag to answer a question about how to actually "do" the stuff Andy writes about in his books.

This leads Andy to reflect on how often, "doing stuff" is the problem.

Join us as we grill brats on the deck, discuss what German philosophers would think about Michael Jordan, and discover the gift of simply "being" in relationship.

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]]> We've opened up the listener mailbag to answer a question about how to actually "do" the stuff Andy writes about in his books.

This leads Andy to reflect on how often, "doing stuff" is the problem.

Join us as we grill brats on the deck, discuss what German philosophers would think about Michael Jordan, and discover the gift of simply "being" in relationship.

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]]> New Time Religion false No 1521 1 18 full COVID in the Age of Authenticity COVID in the Age of Authenticity https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/covid-in-the-age-of-authenticity/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/covid-in-the-age-of-authenticity/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:44:53 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/b2aebf7f-b8d1-3dce-a177-d1bcf7f2622c We've been living in this pandemic for a while now and Andy thinks our culture's response to it is a product of the Age of Authenticity.

Andy's new book "The End of Youth Ministry?" is out now.  Check it out via Amazon or on the Kindle Store.

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]]> We've been living in this pandemic for a while now and Andy thinks our culture's response to it is a product of the Age of Authenticity.

Andy's new book "The End of Youth Ministry?" is out now.  Check it out via Amazon or on the Kindle Store.

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]]> newtimereligion false No 1370 1 17 full Secular Spectacular Secular Spectacular https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/secular-spectacular/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/secular-spectacular/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2020 03:30:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/6c7ad6f8-1376-5001-a4b6-d40d1a76d969 The story of how we arrived in the Secular Age is a fascinating one, and on today's episode Andy shows how the Western world went from Secular 1 to Secular 2 to Secular 3 and what it all means for the Church & ministry.

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]]> The story of how we arrived in the Secular Age is a fascinating one, and on today's episode Andy shows how the Western world went from Secular 1 to Secular 2 to Secular 3 and what it all means for the Church & ministry.

Andy's new book "The End of Youth Ministry?" is out now.  Check it out via Amazon or on the Kindle Store.

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]]> newtimereligion false No 1540 1 16 full Duty and Obligation Duty and Obligation https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/duty-and-obligation/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/duty-and-obligation/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:56:32 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/a6f1c444-15d3-5ff1-8de7-5c254026400c Why are some churches heavy on duty and obligation while for others participation feels optional?

Andy's new book "The End of Youth Ministry" is out now.  Save 40% off the cover price via this link: https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396

You can also order it on Amazon & the Kindle E-book Store.

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]]> Why are some churches heavy on duty and obligation while for others participation feels optional?

Andy's new book "The End of Youth Ministry" is out now.  Save 40% off the cover price via this link: https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396

You can also order it on Amazon & the Kindle E-book Store.

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]]> New Time Religion false No 1431 1 15 full The End of Youth Ministry The End of Youth Ministry https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-end-of-youth-ministry/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-end-of-youth-ministry/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:45:24 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/835920e6-ee41-5bfa-822d-59258a93a370 Derek talks to Andy about his new book "The End of Youth Ministry" which is out now. 

Order it today and save 40% by visiting this link:

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]]> Derek talks to Andy about his new book "The End of Youth Ministry" which is out now. 

Order it today and save 40% by visiting this link:

https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396

You can also order it on Amazon & the Kindle E-book Store.

The NTR hotline is open at 651-800-1089.  Call to leave a question for a future episode & leave us contact info to receive a free book as a thank-you!

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]]> New Time Religion false No 521 1 14 full The Virus Took the Future The Virus Took the Future https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-virus-took-the-future/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/the-virus-took-the-future/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:06:02 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/e67ade43-f28a-59ba-b344-140103fcab60 A lot has happened since our last episode.  Join us as Andy covers the COVID-19 pandemic, the new world wide slow-down, how the future is changing, and how the Church responds.

Andy's new book "The End of Youth Ministry" is out now.  Pre-order today and save 40% by visiting this link:

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]]> A lot has happened since our last episode.  Join us as Andy covers the COVID-19 pandemic, the new world wide slow-down, how the future is changing, and how the Church responds.

Andy's new book "The End of Youth Ministry" is out now.  Pre-order today and save 40% by visiting this link:

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You can also order it on Amazon & the Kindle E-book Store.

The NTR hotline is open at 651-800-1089.  Call to leave a question for a future episode & leave us contact info to receive a free book as a thank-you!

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]]> New Time Religion false No 968 1 13 full When Gus Met Jesus When Gus Met Jesus https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/when-gus-met-jesus/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/when-gus-met-jesus/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2020 03:45:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/8c63a12e-d709-56cf-9c21-3cae46f60c68 There are a lot of great stories out there.  Star Wars.  Marvel.  Harry Potter.  And then there's the Bible.  Why should people care about it when there are so many other options for stories?  And what makes Scripture different?

On today's episode Andy & Derek explore narratives, how they make meaning, and what it means for the Church to embrace people's stories of God breaking into their lives.

Thanks to Jason for listening & calling in on our hotline for today's episode.

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]]> There are a lot of great stories out there.  Star Wars.  Marvel.  Harry Potter.  And then there's the Bible.  Why should people care about it when there are so many other options for stories?  And what makes Scripture different?

On today's episode Andy & Derek explore narratives, how they make meaning, and what it means for the Church to embrace people's stories of God breaking into their lives.

Thanks to Jason for listening & calling in on our hotline for today's episode.

Andy's new book "The End of Youth Ministry" is out March 17, 2020.  Pre-order today and save 40% by visiting this link:

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Call our hotline at 651-800-1089 and leave us a question.  If you give us contact info we'll also send you a free book as a thank you!

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]]> New Time Religion false No 1631 1 12 full God Speaks! God Speaks! https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/god-speaks-1582733512/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/god-speaks-1582733512/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:11:52 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/d811d45b-eab7-5636-a4b8-cefce21d89fe Does God still speak to us today?  Can God break into the secular world? These questions haunted the Swiss theologian Karl Barth, and an experience early in his ministry shaped the way he saw God breaking into the secular world. Later, the German theologian and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer would wrestle with these same questions.

In today's episode Andy tells the story of a young Karl Barth and how his understanding of God's revelation to humanity might be the missing link for a Church in the secular age.

New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root and Derek Tronsgard.

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For more information on Andy's Bonhoeffer class in Germany this summer, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTk7fYCvHko

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]]> Does God still speak to us today?  Can God break into the secular world?

These questions haunted the Swiss theologian Karl Barth, and an experience early in his ministry shaped the way he saw God breaking into the secular world. Later, the German theologian and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer would wrestle with these same questions.

In today's episode Andy tells the story of a young Karl Barth and how his understanding of God's revelation to humanity might be the missing link for a Church in the secular age.

New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root and Derek Tronsgard.

Call our new hotline at 651-800-1089 and leave us a comment or question for the  podcast.  Leave your name and an e-mail for a free book!

Andy's new book, The End of Youth Ministry(?), comes out March 17th, 2020.

For more information on Andy's Bonhoeffer class in Germany this summer, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTk7fYCvHko

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]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1272 1 11 full Crunched by Numbers: Growth, Burnout, and Resonance Crunched by Numbers: Growth, Burnout, and Resonance https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/crunched-by-numbers-growth-burnout-and-resonance/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/crunched-by-numbers-growth-burnout-and-resonance/#comments Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:37:21 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/292eff59-36b7-55de-a4d5-bab666a6830f In the modern age society and the Church are obsessed with numbers and growth.  The downside is that this a quick path to burnout, exhaustion, emptiness, and depression.

Sociologist Hartmut Rosa thinks that the answer to this speeding up is finding resonance in our lives and relationships, and Andy thinks this is a valuable lesson that the Church needs to hear.

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]]> In the modern age society and the Church are obsessed with numbers and growth.  The downside is that this a quick path to burnout, exhaustion, emptiness, and depression.

Sociologist Hartmut Rosa thinks that the answer to this speeding up is finding resonance in our lives and relationships, and Andy thinks this is a valuable lesson that the Church needs to hear.

New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root and Derek Tronsgard.

Call our new hotline at 651-800-1089 and leave us a comment or question for the podcast.

AND - if you leave us your e-mail or phone number at the end of your question we'll reach out & send you one of Andy's new books as a thank-you.  What a deal!

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]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1242 1 10 full Ok Boomer! Generations, Time-Keeping, and Wisdom Ok Boomer! Generations, Time-Keeping, and Wisdom https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/ok-boomer-generations-time-keeping-and-wisdom/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/ok-boomer-generations-time-keeping-and-wisdom/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:50:57 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/9980fc44-ba57-58ea-b80e-cbbb8f35589d For centuries the Church kept time and looked backward - emphasizing the wisdom of the generations that went before.

Now, we've shifted.  We're obsessed with looking forward and finding "the new".  

Join us this week as we explore what this means for the Church and for our own lives.

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]]> For centuries the Church kept time and looked backward - emphasizing the wisdom of the generations that went before.

Now, we've shifted.  We're obsessed with looking forward and finding "the new".  

Join us this week as we explore what this means for the Church and for our own lives.

New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root and Derek Tronsgard.

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]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1206 1 9 full Outrage, Recognition, and Why Twitter is Ruining the World Outrage, Recognition, and Why Twitter is Ruining the World https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/outrage-recognition-and-why-twitter-is-ruining-the-world/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/outrage-recognition-and-why-twitter-is-ruining-the-world/#comments Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:30:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/outrage-recognition-and-why-twitter-is-ruining-the-world-6c54f747913d3306aa3c57a92fed4cce Andy thinks that recognition and identity mixed with outrage and Twitter is ruining the world.  He might be right.  Join us this week as we talk politics, religion, and other things you shouldn't discuss in polite company.

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]]> Andy thinks that recognition and identity mixed with outrage and Twitter is ruining the world.  He might be right.  Join us this week as we talk politics, religion, and other things you shouldn't discuss in polite company.

New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root and Derek Tronsgard.

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]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1284 1 8 full Slow Times Killed the Youth Group Slow Times Killed the Youth Group https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/slow-times-killed-the-youth-group/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/slow-times-killed-the-youth-group/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:29:25 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/slow-times-killed-the-youth-group-bf707528daf7c496066423dd9dc0473a Youth Group just isn't what it used to be.  Why is that?  And what does it have to do with Stranger Things, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and the Age of Authenticity?

Find out today on New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root and Derek Tronsgard.

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]]> Youth Group just isn't what it used to be.  Why is that?  And what does it have to do with Stranger Things, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and the Age of Authenticity?

Find out today on New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root and Derek Tronsgard.

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]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1755 1 7 full Why Prayer Feels Weird Why Prayer Feels Weird https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/why-prayer-feels-weird/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/why-prayer-feels-weird/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:01:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/why-prayer-feels-weird-bd3ae48b795825af241641e2597b298f New Time Religion is back from Summer Vacation! In today's world prayer can feel awkward, weird, and disjointed.  Turns out there's a reason - and it's called the "immanent frame". Dr. Andrew Root and Derek Tronsgard talk about what the immanent frame is, how it shapes our world, and why prayer is just the thing to bring back some meaning and mystery to our lives. www.twitter.com/newtimereligion www.facebook.com/newtimereligion www.newtimereligion.org

]]> New Time Religion is back from Summer Vacation!

In today's world prayer can feel awkward, weird, and disjointed.  Turns out there's a reason - and it's called the "immanent frame".

Dr. Andrew Root and Derek Tronsgard talk about what the immanent frame is, how it shapes our world, and why prayer is just the thing to bring back some meaning and mystery to our lives.

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]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1242 1 6 full Wealth, Fame, and the Good Life Wealth, Fame, and the Good Life https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/wealth-fame-and-the-good-life/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/wealth-fame-and-the-good-life/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2019 05:30:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/wealth-fame-and-the-good-life-a961406c33da116e9f406e60839210b9 What does it mean to live the Good Life?  Is it wealth?  Fame? Recognition? Or something else entirely? Dr. Andy Root & Derek Tronsgard hash it out after some inspiration from the Amazon documentary "Generation Wealth".

So what does it mean to live the Good Life?  And what does it mean for the Church?

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]]> What does it mean to live the Good Life?  Is it wealth?  Fame? Recognition? Or something else entirely?

Dr. Andy Root & Derek Tronsgard hash it out after some inspiration from the Amazon documentary "Generation Wealth".

So what does it mean to live the Good Life?  And what does it mean for the Church?

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]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1178 1 5 full Bill Murray Woke Me Up Bill Murray Woke Me Up https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/bill-murray-woke-me-up/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/bill-murray-woke-me-up/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/bill-murray-woke-me-up-c53044f15ae2ed25d76220ada016dc2b Modern life is hard up.  Trying to keep up in the Secular Age leaves us numb, without meaning, and asleep at the wheel.  Thankfully, Bill Murray is here to wake us up.  But what does this mean for the Church?

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]]> Modern life is hard up.  Trying to keep up in the Secular Age leaves us numb, without meaning, and asleep at the wheel.  Thankfully, Bill Murray is here to wake us up.  But what does this mean for the Church?

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]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1291 1 4 full Identity and the Thing Identity and the Thing https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/identity-and-the-thing/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/identity-and-the-thing/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/identity-and-the-thing-85505ecffc7b4e512a7c19325f104baf There are a lot of other things competing with the Church.  Why are people choosing other "things" over church? Why is finding your thing in the Age of Authenticity so important?  And how can the church respond to it all?  Andy Root lays it all out in this week's episode.

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]]> There are a lot of other things competing with the Church.  Why are people choosing other "things" over church? Why is finding your thing in the Age of Authenticity so important?  And how can the church respond to it all?  Andy Root lays it all out in this week's episode.

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]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1364 1 3 full Mr. Rogers, the Fyre Festival, and the Age of Authenticity Mr. Rogers, the Fyre Festival, and the Age of Authenticity https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/mr-rogers-the-fyre-festival-and-the-age-of-authenticity/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/mr-rogers-the-fyre-festival-and-the-age-of-authenticity/#comments Thu, 23 May 2019 05:30:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/mr-rogers-the-fyre-festival-and-the-age-of-authenticity-8cfa906162d79f68ac85de7584bcf7af In the Age of Authenticity we get to choose our own identity.  Mr. Rogers gets it.  The Fyre Festival gets it.  But does the Church get it?  And what do we do when keeping up your identity is so exhausting?

New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root produced by Derek Tronsgard.

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]]> In the Age of Authenticity we get to choose our own identity.  Mr. Rogers gets it.  The Fyre Festival gets it.  But does the Church get it?  And what do we do when keeping up your identity is so exhausting?

New Time Religion featuring Dr. Andrew Root produced by Derek Tronsgard.

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]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1419 1 2 full Disenchanted Disenchanted https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/disenchanted-1557954953/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/disenchanted-1557954953/#comments Thu, 16 May 2019 04:30:00 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/disenchanted-1557954953-32d69acb49618d64aa12f50e445288b7 The church is changing.  Or is it declining?  Or maybe even dying?

New Time Religion, a new podcast featuring Dr. Andrew Root with producer Derek Tronsgard tells the story of how the Church got here and where it's going.

Join us each week as Andy drills down with the help of social theorists like Charles Taylor, history, theology, philosophy, and, of course, Netflix.

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]]> The church is changing.  Or is it declining?  Or maybe even dying?

New Time Religion, a new podcast featuring Dr. Andrew Root with producer Derek Tronsgard tells the story of how the Church got here and where it's going.

Join us each week as Andy drills down with the help of social theorists like Charles Taylor, history, theology, philosophy, and, of course, Netflix.

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www.twitter.com/newtimereligion

 

]]> Ministry in a Secular Age false No 1441 1 1 full New Time Religion Promo Episode New Time Religion Promo Episode https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/new-time-religion-promo-episode/ https://newtimereligion.podbean.com/e/new-time-religion-promo-episode/#comments Tue, 07 May 2019 15:34:29 -0600 newtimereligion.podbean.com/new-time-religion-promo-episode-ceb62cf43bb7ed5247599e2b973d92e0 New Time Religion with Andy Root.  A new church podcast for the secular age.

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