Where is the inspiration?

The state of American preaching is pathetic to say the best and benign to say the least. The last two Sundays are a case in point.
Last week a retired Presbyterian minister with a Ph.D. from U. of Edinburgh spoke at FBC Asheville. His subject was "faith" and the best example he could come up with was we get it from the example of others. His example was his wife sitting in a rocking chair and his two year old grandchild copying her actions. That's as deep as it got. Delivery was PAINFUL and mercilessly too long.
Today was Montreat Conference and a Presbyterian minister from NYC with a degree from Princeton. His subject was "Do prayers get answered?" Guess what his answer was!
Where are the Marneys, the Claypools, the Owens, the Kings? Where is thoughtful, intellectual, challenging oratory and content? Where is the prophetic message that calls us to social justice like a Micah or an Amos? The malignant state of religion in this country should not surprise anyone. The confusion of self-serving individualism and "Christian" capitalism and patriotism with "God's" will as articulated in the authentic words of Tanak and Jesus has reduced American religion to a sham and hollow idol.
The most authentic Word I have been confronted by is present in the indescribable bounty of green mountains and blue skies and melodious bird songs.
"All I have needed, Thou hast provided." In that awareness there is only one authentic prayer: "Thank you."