Half the Church

Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women

By: Carolyn Custis James

Narrated by: Ruth Bloomquist

Women comprise at least half the world, and usually more than half the church, but so often Christian teaching to women either fails to move beyond a discussion of roles or assumes a particular economic situation or stage of life. This all but shuts women out from contributing to God’s kingdom as they were designed to do. Furthermore, the plight of women in the Majority World demands a Christian response, a holistic embrace of all that God calls women and men to be in his world. The loudest voices speaking into women’s lives in the twenty-first century thus far come from either fundamentalist Islam or radical feminism. And neither can be allowed to carry the day. The Bible contains the highest possible view of women and invests women’s lives with cosmic significance regardless of their age, stage of life, social status, or culture. Carolyn Custis James unpacks three transformative themes the Bible presents to women that raise the bar for women and calls them to join their brothers in advancing God’s gracious kingdom on earth. These new images of what can be in Christ free women to embrace the life God gives them, no matter what happens. Carolyn encourages readers with a positive, kingdom approach to the changes, challenges, and opportunities facing women throughout the world today.

Eye opening and beautiful call to action

A must listen for those in the church! The stories, insights, and passion are impeccable. I enjoyed this and left feeling empowered!

Impeccable content and structure

I loved the spirit with which this message of divine unity was delivered. Everyone who is part of the body should read this book! Why am I just now discovering it? It is a very timely message especially now.

Her approach is both humble and thorough.

I just finished and am about to listen again. This message is incredibly important yet unheard. Thank you Carolyn Custis James for proclaiming it, and for your Godly desire to see us all image Him. I am so encouraged and equipped to live with my whole heart, soul, mind, and strength loving Him.

Wow! Interestingly Compelling for a Baptist.

This author presents ideas that swirl in the gead of every girl. Great to have tgem on paper.

Good, but a bit dramatic for my taste.

I felt a bit exhausted listening to the book. I felt like the inspiration came from a place of stirring up righteous indignation. Good information, but delivery felt more tiring than inspiring.