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.

If Aliens Are Real

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.

Mission Statements or Watch Words

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.

Take Your Bucket List Off Your Bucket List

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.

Looking Forward or Backward

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.

What Would Jesus Watch?

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.

Chat GPT

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.

The Times They Ain’t A Changin’

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.

Proud of Yourself

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.

The Art of Uncontrol

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.

There’s No Fun in Fundamentalism

When Church Stops Working featuring Dr. Andrew Root.  A ministry podcast for the Secular Age.

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When Church Stops Working featuring Andrew Root

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 &amp; the Kindle E-book Store. The NTR hotline is open at 651-800-1089.  Call to leave a question for a future episode &amp; leave us contact info to receive a free book as a thank-you! www.newtimereligion.org www.twitter.com/newtimereligion www.facebook.com/newtimereligion Featuring Dr. Andrew Root with Derek Tronsgard.

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: <a href="https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396</a> You can also order it on Amazon &amp; the Kindle E-book Store. The NTR hotline is open at 651-800-1089.  Call to leave a question for a future episode &amp; leave us contact info to receive a free book as a thank-you! <a href="http://www.newtimereligion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.newtimereligion.org</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/newtimereligion</a> Featuring Dr. Andrew Root with Derek Tronsgard.

The End of Youth Ministry

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. www.newtimereligion.org www.twitter.com/newtimereligion www.facebook.com/newtimereligion Call our new hotline at 651-800-1089 and leave us a comment or question for the podcast.

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. <a href="http://www.newtimereligion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.newtimereligion.org</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/newtimereligion</a> Call our new hotline at 651-800-1089 and leave us a comment or question for the podcast.

Slow Times Killed the Youth Group

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. www.newtimereligion.org www.facebook.com/newtimereligion www.twitter.com/newtimereligion

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. <a href="http://www.newtimereligion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.newtimereligion.org</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/newtimereligion</a>

Identity and the Thing

Prayer Feels Weird

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. <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.newtimereligion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.newtimereligion.org</a>

Why Prayer Feels Weird

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: https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396 You can also order it on Amazon &amp; the Kindle E-book Store. The NTR hotline is open at 651-800-1089.  Call to leave a question for a future episode &amp; leave us contact info to receive a free book as a thank-you! www.newtimereligion.org www.twitter.com/newtimereligion www.facebook.com/newtimereligion Featuring Dr. Andrew Root with Derek Tronsgard.

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: <a href="https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396</a> You can also order it on Amazon &amp; the Kindle E-book Store. The NTR hotline is open at 651-800-1089.  Call to leave a question for a future episode &amp; leave us contact info to receive a free book as a thank-you! <a href="http://www.newtimereligion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.newtimereligion.org</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/newtimereligion</a> Featuring Dr. Andrew Root with Derek Tronsgard.

The Virus Took the Future

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? www.twitter.com/newtimereligion www.facebook.com/newtimereligion www.newtimereligion.org

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? <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.newtimereligion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.newtimereligion.org</a>

Bill Murray Woke Me Up

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. www.newtimereligion.org www.twitter.com/newtimereligion www.facebook.com/newtimereligion Call our new hotline at 651-800-1089 and leave us a comment or question for the podcast.

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. <a href="http://www.newtimereligion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.newtimereligion.org</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/newtimereligion</a> Call our new hotline at 651-800-1089 and leave us a comment or question for the podcast.

Outrage, Recognition, and Why Twitter is Ruining the World

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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: https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396 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! www.newtimereligion.org www.twitter.com/newtimereligion www.facebook.com/newtimereligion Featuring Dr. Andrew Root with Derek Tronsgard.

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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: <a href="https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396</a> 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! <a href="http://www.newtimereligion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.newtimereligion.org</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/newtimereligion</a> Featuring Dr. Andrew Root with Derek Tronsgard.

When Gus Met Jesus

What does it mean to live the Good Life?  Is it wealth?  Fame? Recognition? Or something else entirely?  Dr. Andy Root &amp; 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? www.twitter.com/newtimereligion www.facebook.com/newtimereligion www.newtimereligion.org

What does it mean to live the Good Life?  Is it wealth?  Fame? Recognition? Or something else entirely? Dr. Andy Root &amp; 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? <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.newtimereligion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.newtimereligion.org</a>

Wealth, Fame, and the Good Life

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 &amp; the Kindle E-book Store. The NTR hotline is open at 651-800-1089.  Call to leave a question for a future episode &amp; leave us contact info to receive a free book as a thank-you! www.newtimereligion.org www.twitter.com/newtimereligion www.facebook.com/newtimereligion

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: <a href="https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://direct2church.com/products/end-of-youth-ministry-9781540961396</a> You can also order it on Amazon &amp; the Kindle E-book Store. The NTR hotline is open at 651-800-1089.  Call to leave a question for a future episode &amp; leave us contact info to receive a free book as a thank-you! <a href="http://www.newtimereligion.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.newtimereligion.org</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/newtimereligion</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/newtimereligion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/newtimereligion</a>

Duty and Obligation

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