Podcast Q5: Paul's Own Conclusion Contradicts the Silencing (Impact 8/10, Reconsideration 7/10)

"You made a strong case that Paul's concern is building up the body and that everyone should be able to contribute. But if that's true, how do you read verse 39 — 'do not forbid to speak' — right after a passage that forbids women from speaking? And verse 31 says 'you can ALL prophesy one by one.' It seems like Paul's own conclusion is the opposite of verses 34-35. Could that be because 34-35 aren't his position?"

Rationale: Uses Brett's own thesis (everyone contributes) against his reading of 34-35. The internal contradiction is hard to escape. Brett is already committed to the "everyone participates" principle — this just asks him to apply it consistently.

Impact: 8/10 Likelihood of Reconsideration: 7/10