Preaching Like Men to Men

We need preaching that speaks to men like men. Not just to men, but as men—preaching that stirs up the kind of affection that calls a man to rise, not recline. Somewhere along the way, preaching became soft—overly emotional, sentimental, almost romantic. It began to appeal more to how we feel than to who we’re called to be. But biblical preaching doesn’t coddle men—it calls them to war.

Masculine preaching isn’t emotionless. It’s not dry logic. It’s full of fire, full of affection—but the kind that fuels sacrifice, courage, endurance, and responsibility. It speaks to the heart of a man like a war cry, not a love song. It ignites the part of us that wants to bleed for something worthy, to build something that lasts, to stand guard over what’s holy.

Preaching is not therapy. It’s a charge from the King. It doesn't aim to simply soothe our wounds—it commissions us to take up our cross. We don't need preachers who are afraid to offend, who hesitate to speak plainly, or who shape their tone to be palatable to the culture. We need men who preach with backbone and tenderness, clarity and conviction—men who love Christ so much they can’t help but summon others to fight for Him, die for Him, and live every breath for His glory.

The church suffers when preaching is stripped of its masculine edge. Young men grow up thinking the faith is a quiet, passive thing. But Scripture paints a different picture. Christ is a warrior King. The apostles were battle-worn shepherds. The church is a bride, yes—but she's guarded by watchmen, built by labourers, and led by shepherds with scars.

We don’t need macho preaching. We need masculine preaching—strong, grounded, urgent, affectionate in the way that calls a man to die well and live faithfully.

Let the pulpit be a forge, not a couch.

Nino Marques