For some time I have been reading Michael Spencer at both Internetmonk.com and the BHT. I once sent an e-mail asking that if i ever had the opportunity to choose a speaker for one of our state events would Michael come. I think his reply was something like, "You’ve got to be kidding," as in no one would ask me. Well I would. One of the reasons is pieces just like this –
Jesus Has Left the Room: Pharisees, Zealots and Culture Warrior Youth Ministry
(HT: Mark)