Thriving: Beyond Relevance

Andy and Kara Root join Sandy Brodine to preview their upcoming Melbourne Conference – Beyond Relevance: Waiting, Witness and Formation. They unpack what “secular” really means, why churches need to move beyond counting attendance, and how Christian practices can help people notice God at work in ordinary life. In this conversation, Andy and Kara share practical and theological ways churches can create space for doubt, testimony, and spiritual formation across generations. They also discuss why youth ministry needs to shift from managing schedules to nurturing stories, vocation, and meaningful participation in the life of faith. To sign up for the conference, click on the humanitix link here: https://events.humanitix.com/beyond-relevance-waiting-witness-and-formation Chapters (00:00:00) - Uniting Church Podcast (00:00:44) - Wonders of the World: Andrew Roach and Cara (00:01:58) - Andrew Wills on the Secular Age (00:07:22) - Wonders of the World (00:15:11) - Wonders of the World: Listening for God's Leading (00:19:20) - conversation about youth and ministry (00:20:07) - Middle-class parents are more invested in their kids' lives than (00:23:23) - The Church's Responsibility to the Youth (00:28:50) - Andy and Cara Are Back in Melbourne (00:30:37) - Thriving: The Young Generation Conference