Ministry in a Secular Age featuring Dr. Andrew Root

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 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 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 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!

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!