What is the Bible’s message for women? There are many interpretations of what is known as the Word of God.
Carolyn Custis James shares about several of the many books she has authored. During this episode, host Margaret Mary is intrigued to learn the process, and response, to Carolyn’s book, Malestrom: How Jesus Dismantles Patriarchy and Redefines Manhood.
Digging deeply into the stories of men in the Bible who subverted cultural hierarchies, Carolyn Custis James shares how countercultural God’s design for men really is. Through personal story, biblical commentary, and cultural analysis, Carolyn makes a strong case for the
unbiblical nature of patriarchy.
In this episode of the Your Radical Truth Podcast, host Margaret Mary O’Connor explores topics ranging from patriarchy, feminism, women’s true role in the Bible, religious scandals and more with Carolyn.
Episode Highlights
[03:00] Not the Cinderella story you grew up with
[04:30] Taking a deep-dive into patriarchy
[09:00] God’s vision for women is a birthright
[12:30] Our first responsibility is to know our Creator
[23:00] Deep into the discussion of the role of women
[26:00] Getting back on track with our roles
[32:00] Jesus as our role model
[38:00] The Gospel is supposed to be good news… but first… the bad
[42:15] Biblical scribes were all men
[46:00] Patriarchy is not the Bible’s message
[50:00] The betrayal of the church when they downplay the role of women
Carolyn Custis James (BA, Sociology, MA, Biblical Studies) is an award-winning author who thinks deeply about what it means to be a female follower of Jesus in a postmodern world. As a cancer survivor, she is grateful to be alive and determined to address the issues that matter most. Her speaking and writing ministry are dedicated to addressing the deeper needs which confront both women and men as they endeavor to extend God’s kingdom together in a messy and complicated world.
She speaks internationally at church as a popular speaker for women’s conferences, churches, colleges, seminaries, and other Christian organizations.
She is an adjunct faculty member at Biblical Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and a consulting editor for Zondervan’s Exegetical Commentary Series on the New Testament. In 2013, Christianity Today named her one of the 50 evangelical women to watch.
Carolyn blogs at www.carolyncustisjames.com, as a Leading Voice at www.missioalliance.org/author/carolyncustisjames/, and at www.huffingtonpost.com/carolyn-custis-james.
Follow her on FaceBook and Twitter—@carolynezer.
A selection of Carolyn’s books include:
- Finding God in the Margins: The Book of Ruth (Transformative Word)
- The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules
- Half the Church: Recapturing God’s Global Vision for Women
- Lost Women of the Bible: The Women We Thought We Knew
- When Life and Beliefs Collide: How Knowing God Makes a Difference
- Understanding Purpose: Women of Faith Study Guide Series
- Malestrom: How Jesus Dismantles Patriarchy and Redefines Manhood.
About Margaret Mary O’Connor
Margaret Mary O’Connor, as a member of the Catholic Laity, thought she knew everything about the Catholic Church, at least until she came upon a centuries-old Scandal of lies and cover-up by the Hierarchy of that Church. Frankly, she was fed up being lied to by her own Church, about its own past Church’s History on Women priests. With that realization, she truly felt in that moment, the monumental feeling of betrayal by her own Church.
Follow Margaret, as she travels down this Highway of Radical Truth where lies and outright coverup will be disclosed. Millions of Catholics are unaware of that past presence of Women Bishop’s, Women Deacons, as well as Women Priests, all there hiding in plain sight, in Early Church History.
As the complicity of this centuries-old Scandal continues, Margaret wants her fellow Catholics to learn the actual truth of this matter for themselves. She strongly believes, at minimal, any Catholic deserves the actual truth of this matter. To say that change is needed is hardly an understatement. She doesn’t let the Church’s betrayal stop her from uncovering some very fascinating Church Skeleton’s – one which very well might help solve our current priest shortage issue today.
Margaret Mary O’Connor has been called, “The Modern Day David” on many occasions. On a mission to reveal carefully guarded secrets of the Catholic Church, she unveils the truth through her well-researched writings.
Author of Scandal in the Shadows and Journey of a Celiac’s Soul, Margaret Mary is a force to be reckoned with.
Follow Margaret Mary on the following social media platforms.
Twitter: @yrradicaltruth
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yourradicaltruth/
