As Christians navigate the complexities of modern society, they face a daunting question: how to engage with a culture that often seems at odds with their values and beliefs. Faced with this dilemma, many Christians feel forced to choose between two extremes: either attempt to overhaul society in accordance with Christian principles or retreat into isolated communities of like-minded individuals. However, in Making the Best of It, John Stackhouse presents a more balanced and effective approach, one that draws on the rich history of Christian interaction with society, biblical teachings, and diverse theological models of cultural engagement. Rather than striving to eradicate the "weeds" of cultural imperfection or abandoning the world altogether, Stackhouse argues that Christians should focus on cultivating God's world, working towards the ultimate goal of the New Jerusalem. Through the examples of influential Christians such as C.S. Lewis, Reinhold Niebuhr, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Stackhouse demonstrates that our mission is to collaborate with God's redemptive plan, making the most of life in the world while honoring God's purposes. By recognizing God's pattern of working through imperfect human means, Christians can find a way to live in the world while still doing work that glorifies God. In an era marked by growing religious and cultural tensions, Stackhouse's model offers a refreshing alternative to the "all or nothing" attitudes that often dominate contemporary Christianity, providing a nuanced and timely perspective on what it means to be a Christian in today's world.