The sermons in Summoning the Whirlwind are for those who are not afraid of being challenged, whether it be intellectually, spiritually, or perhaps most difficult of all, in our rather comfortable lifestyles. Sanguin's starting point is always the life and words of Jesus. But rather than isolating them, he paints the religious, cultural, and political context for Jesus' teachings by leading us through recent scholarship and biblical criticisms. He draws connections where they are least expected: from the latest film, book, newspaper, rock song, scientific discovery, or political decision.