Carolyn Custis James
Carolyn Custis James (BA in Sociology, MA in 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.
In 2013, Christianity Today named her one of the 50 evangelical women to watch. She speaks regularly at church conferences, colleges and for other Christian organizations both in the US and abroad and is a guest lecturer at various theological seminaries. She blogs here at www.carolyncustisjames.com
Her speaking and writing ministry is dedicated to addressing the deeper needs and issues confronting both women and men as they endeavor to extend God’s kingdom together in a messy and complicated world.
Carolyn and Frank live in Sellersville, Pennsylvania. Their daughter and two adorable little grand-ezers live in Alaska.
Here is one of the books we talk about in the podcast:
Her books, which have been described as “provocative,” “honest,” and “ground-breaking” can be found below:
- Finding God in the Margins: The Book of Ruth (2018)
- Malestrom: Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Changing World (2015)
- The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules (2008)
- Understanding Purpose (2006)
- Lost Women of the Bible: The Women We Thought We Knew (2005)
- When Life and Beliefs Collide: How Knowing God Makes a Difference (2001)
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