Episode Summary
MALESTROM: men lose sight of who God created them to be. God's design for men is countercultural.Book Link: Malestrom: How Jesus Dismantles Patriarchy and Redefines ManhoodWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:The church has veered off from Jesus' model of manhoodAuthority vs ResponsibilityThe Christian life is bigger than Sunday morningABOUT THE GUEST: Carolyn Custis James is an award winning author who thinks deeply about what it means to be a female follower of Jesus in a postmodern world. 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.RELATED LINKS:Website: Carolyn Custis JamesEmail: Carolyn Custis JamesTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:00:35 - Beginning of MALESTROM Part 2 : Jesus' Model for Men is Countercultural01:48 - Our society embraces patriarchy02:04 - Power is intended to used for God's good purposes02:10 - Biblical examples of power used for God's good purposes03:46 - Where and how the church veered off from Jesus' model of manhood04:01 - Authority vs Responsibility04:31 - We don't think like Jesus04:58 - The gospel is about becoming radically different05:46 - Every human being is important in making a difference07:18 - Culture and Power07:32 - Better decisions are made with collaboration13:07 - Jesus' example of masculinity benefits the church13:44 - Not competing, but teamwork14:54 - Everywhere you are is a kingdom frontline15:15 - Power of a life given to God16:19 - Power of the gospel in a human life16:48 - Our work matters17:43 - Become part of something much bigger than Sunday morning18:31 - Carolyn's contact information - carolyncustisjames.com19:39 - A message of hopeDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com