
Ministry in a Secular Age
Contributed by: Andrew Root
In this podcast, Andrew Root and Derek Tronsgaard explore what faithful ministry could look like in our current, secular world.
Ministry in a Secular Age
Hosted by practical theologian Andrew Root and pastor Derek Tronsgaard, this podcast tackles the raw challenges of guiding church communities through a frantic, secular world. By blending cultural analysis with deep theological reflection, Root and Tronsgaard explore what modern trends, technology, and anxieties mean for the local church—ultimately reimagining what it looks like for God’s people to live faithfully today.
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