The Russell Moore Show Listener Question: How to Engage as a Non-believer in a Book Group with Christians
Nov 24, 2025
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State Your Position And Ask For Guidance
- Ask for clarity with humility about how explicit to be in discussions and state your non-believing stance up front.
- Prioritize friendship and invite the group to help you engage without turning conversations into debates.
Ensure It's A Genuine Book Club
- Confirm the group truly wants discussion rather than attempting conversion.
- Avoid participating if the space functions as an intervention rather than a book club.
Friendship Lowers The Stakes
- Trust-building changes the stakes so honest disagreements don't threaten relationships.
- Once friendship exists, deeper theological arguments can happen without risking the relationship.