Every Woman a Theologian by Phylicia Masonheimer
Week 10: Chapter 9 — Engaging Culture as a Theologian
Read Chapter 9 of Every Woman a Theologian. Key passages: 1 Peter 3:15; Colossians 4:5–6; Acts 17:16–34; Matthew 5:13–16.
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Having built a theological foundation, Masonheimer turns outward — equipping us to engage the people around us not with arguments to win, but with truth offered in love.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Masonheimer describes the goal of cultural engagement not as defeating opponents but as 'speaking truth in love' (Ephesians 4:15). In your experience, what does it look like when a Christian engages culture well? What does it look like when it goes badly? What's the difference?
2.She uses the Apostle Paul's speech at the Areopagus (Acts 17) as a model — he began with common ground, quoted their own poets, and then moved to the gospel. How might you find common ground with someone whose worldview is very different from yours before moving to distinctly Christian claims?
3.Masonheimer addresses the temptation to either over-engage (becoming combative and argumentative) or under-engage (staying silent to avoid conflict). Which temptation do you face more personally? What does a healthy middle look like for you specifically?