preach sermons that really hit my people where they live.” —“I want to preach in a way that is real, that addresses real-life concerns people have.” In sum, these pastors wanted to preach in a way that addressed their culture. There was a time when I would have agreed this was one of the primary purposes of Christian preaching-to relate the gospel to contemporary culture. However, I have come to believe that is our weakness rather than our strength. In leaning over to speak to the modern world, I