author of some books. teach at Luther Seminary. https://xitter.cf/t.co/FFekVeW8pm
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Review: Baal & the Gods of More: Rescuing Church Growth from Idolatry by @RootAndrew (@BakerAcademic). Raising questions about paths to #churchgrowth focused on Methodology rather than relationality. bobcornwall.com/2026/06/baal… #books #reviews #ccdoc @ERBks
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In this conversation with @RootAndrew, we name how ancient fertility idols still shape the church today and how real growth isn’t about building something bigger, but growth into the person of Christ.
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In which @RootAndrew helps me understand why I cheer for the Canucks and like Luther’s theology. Check out our hockey talk and conversation about his new book on evangelism and despair here! open.substack.com/pub/person…
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We've made it to our top ten most listened to episodes of the year. At number 10 is Ep. 280 Andrew Root - Hope Beyond the Failed Promise of Happiness.
@RootAndrew has been on more than anyone and every conversation is deep, revelatory, and inspiring. This episode is no exception.
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My review is up of The Pilgrimage of Letting Go - Helping Parents & Pastors Embrace the Uncontrollable by @RootAndrew & @karakroot (@BrazosPress). Letting go lets us find some sense of resonance in our lives. bobcornwall.com/2025/11/lett… #BookReview
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"We believe God’s real. We’d like to think God’s real. That’s how we aspire to live. But we don’t live like God’s real. We live like it’s all up to us."
@CTmagazine sits down with Rev. Kara Root to talk about uncontrollability, parenting, and ministry.
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NEW RELEASE!
A Pilgrimage Into Letting Go: Helping Parents and Pastors Embrace the Uncontrollable by @RootAndrew and Kara K. Root
Parents and pastors often feel pressure to be in control. But there is a better way.
Learn more: amazon.com/Pilgrimage-into-L…
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Hanna Reichel, Liz Theoharis, @CharonHribar, @trymainelee, @DruHart, @JohnFugelsang, Kathleen Norris, @RootAndrew, Kara Root, Josh Butler, @EdwinaFindley, @JoashPThomas, Nijay Gupta
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You can enter for the chance to win a free copy of A Pilgrimage Into Letting Go by @RootAndrew and Kara Root on @goodreads!
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Andy Root is a professor of youth and family ministries at Luther Seminary. He has written a number of books, including his latest, titled "Evangelism in an Age of Despair." @pastorserve @RootAndrew
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Andy Root joins host Jason Daye on the FrontStage BackStage podcast - listen now! youtu.be/KJIJcfi-d_Q
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On this book release day, I want to thank @scotmcknight , @KSPrior, @HootenWilson, @ClaudeAtcho, @RootAndrew, @ericbarreto, Tom Long, and Neal Plantinga for lending their heavy weight names to my humble little project. I couldn’t be more grateful.
Andrew Root retweeted
Pastors remind us we’re not invincible. We all need consolation as we face life’s limits.
Reimagining Evangelism in an Age of Despair - Andy Root - FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye
Watch >> youtu.be/KJIJcfi-d_Q
Listen >> bit.ly/409bVk5
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When we slow down enough to sit with others in their sorrow, we bear witness to the healing presence of Christ.
Reimagining Evangelism in an Age of Despair - Andy Root - 169 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye
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Andrew Root retweeted
Goodbyes shape us. We walk through them not alone, but with God and community.
Reimagining Evangelism in an Age of Despair - Andy Root - 169 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye
Watch >> youtu.be/KJIJcfi-d_Q
Listen >> bit.ly/409bVk5
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Andrew Root retweeted
Reimagining Evangelism in an Age of Despair - Andy Root - 169 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye
Watch >> youtu.be/KJIJcfi-d_Q
Listen >> bit.ly/409bVk5
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@RootAndrew
Andrew Root retweeted
💥New Episode! Reimagining Evangelism in an Age of Despair - Andy Root - 169 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye
Watch >> youtu.be/KJIJcfi-d_Q
Listen >> bit.ly/409bVk5
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Andrew Root retweeted
For many years, Luther Seminary has made the case that ministry with young people is a theological task. A new $1.2M grant from Lilly and led by Prof Andrew Root moves this work deeper into the congregational practice of children’s ministry. Learn more: loom.ly/-zbS0KE
Andrew Root retweeted
Our weekly book review from @drbobcornwall covered @RootAndrew’s “Evangelism in an Age of Despair: Hope Beyond the Failed Promise of Happiness” from @BakerAcademic. (5/x) wordandway.org/2025/05/06/re…
Andrew Root retweeted
Review - #Evangelism in an Age of Despair - Hope Beyond the Failed Promise of Happiness by @RootAndrew, publ. by @BakerAcademic. An important word to a church for this moment concerning the #theology of consolation. bobcornwall.com/2025/05/evan… #books #reviews
