Author Archives: carolyncustisjames

Sometimes reading a book can completely disrupt your sleeping habits.Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide did that to me and to a lot of my friends. Sex trafficking, honor killings, child marriages, FGM, rape as a … Continue reading →

It isn’t every day that I hang out with a seminary dropout. In fact, the main guy I hang out with (namely my husband) is a “seminary-lifer.” He was a student when we met. Persevered through two doctorates. Then launched … Continue reading →

“Perhaps the primary deception of the human race since the fall is the belief that any one ‘type’ of human being has dominion or power ‘over’ another human being. This incorrect narrative has played itself out in various forms of … Continue reading →

https://embed-ssl.ted.com/talks/colin_stokes_how_movies_teach_manhood.html “We have got to show our sons a new definition of manhood. Now the definition of manhood is already turning upside down. You’ve read about how the new economy is changing the roles of caregiver and wage-earner and throwing … Continue reading →

“The maelstrom is the seaman’s nightmare, but the “malestrom” poses an even greater threat to men than the hidden dangers of the open seas. . . .  It isn’t overstating things to say there isn’t a man or boy alive who … Continue reading →

I arrived in Hong Kong just hours ago and am settling into my hotel room to sleep off some of the jet lag. Friday is the start of the Island ECC (Island Evangelical Community Church) Women’s Conference 2015. The theme … Continue reading →

“Wounds in the relationships with fathers are seen as frequent catalysts for a maelstrom—a term cleverly tweaked for the title—that sweeps men away from their true nature and diminishes the value of women. This is an insightful, Bible-based take on … Continue reading →

“‪Malestrom‬ is not a book for the faint of heart; Carolyn’s work serves as a prophetic challenge.” –Paul Louis Metzger, Christian Theology; Theology of Culture, Multnomah Biblical Seminary/Multnomah University

The church history recordings Frank made at LOGOS/FaithLife in January are available now for pre-order. They are brilliant if I do say so myself. (Having said that, if you have to choose between buying this incredible series and buying Malestrom, … Continue reading →