Too many pastors and churches tiptoe around controversial issues. It is a crisis of relevance. Preaching is tepid. Teaching is boring. Everything comes out lukewarm and so there are empty seats all around the table. We need to get back to vigorous, exciting conversations in our congregations about issues that matter to people’s lives and have currency in the public square. The church should be right in the middle of this exciting mix. It’s fun, we have something important to say, the energy is contagious, the example draws folks in. We should not be afraid. Here, use this.