Andrew Root: Secular Mysticism & Identity Politics - Video

Practical Theologian and friend of the pod, Andrew Root, is back on the podcast to discuss the most contentious parts of his newest book Church in an Age of Secular Mysticisms. Our conversation delves deep into some tenuous topics: secular mysticisms, identity politics, spiritual memoirs, the politics of recognition, Rousseau's anthropology, post-COVID parties in Paris, the modern moral order, JK Rowlings, tribal politics, and the intersections of practical theology with contemporary social and cultural philosophy. So, buckle your safety belts because this will be a provocative journey.
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You can also join us ONLINE or at Princeton Theological Seminary for The Church, The Pastor, And Resonance In An Accelerated Age Theological Conversations With Hartmut Rosa.
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Andrew Root is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, USA. He writes and researches in areas of theology, ministry, culture, and younger generations. Some of his most recent books are The Congregation in a Secular Age (Baker, 2021), The End of Youth Ministry? (Baker, 2020), The Pastor in a Secular Age: Ministry to People Who No Longer Need God (Baker, 2019), Faith Formation in a Secular Age (Baker, 2017), and Exploding Stars, Dead Dinosaurs, and Zombies: Youth Ministry in the Age of Science (Fortress Press, 2018). Andy has worked in congregations, parachurch ministries, and social service programs. He lives in St. Paul with his wife Kara, two children, Owen and Maisy, and their dog. When not reading, writing, or teaching, Andy spends far too much time watching TV and movies.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement
00:51 Upcoming Events and Lectures
01:41 The Bonhoeffer Salon
02:45 Princeton Theological Seminary Event
04:27 New Classes and Resources
06:15 Discussion on Secular Mysticism and Identity Politics
07:39 The Influence of Charles Taylor and Rousseau
11:24 The Modern Self and Spirituality
22:28 The Triangle of Modern Conflicts
30:48 The Modern Image of the Self
31:32 The Weight of Self-Importance
32:14 Guilt and Spirituality
36:51 The Role of Outrage in Self-Expression
39:38 Secular Mysticism and Identity Politics
41:49 The Interplay of Individual and Collective Identity
58:05 The Beyond and the Divine
01:02:56 The Role of Confession and Vulnerability
01:04:03 Jewish Perspectives and Relational Dynamics
01:12:18 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

[@anhedonic-antediluvian]

Brilliant episode (the latest one with Ilia was also amazing).
Tripp, you’re excellent at unpacking this book and it sounds really great. Wish this would make the rounds of church groups!
What’s the “previous conversation on Rosa” you mention at 53:42? I wanna listen!

[@markrichter2053]

Snit budget and the chameleon rhetoric of monopolisticism freaked me out buddy. But here we are again talking about grouting bodies, Smurf blood and Yakuklt. Just goes to show.