Mornings with Carmen

Security analyst Elizabeth Neuman, author of "Kingdom of Rage," talks about the rising concern of Flock cameras that tracks license plates.  While this can helpful, but this technology can be abused.  How do balance safety and rights?  She also invites women to a book club around her book.  Apologist Rob Phillips, author of "What Every Christian Should Know About the Trinity," talks about who The Son, the second person of the Trinity is.  How does the Bible reveal Him to be?  What are common misconceptions about Him? Why is it important to have a right understanding of Jesus?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Lauri Jarvis of Lionshare talks about the resource "A Discipleship Journey Kids" and how we as parents and adults can be a companion on a child's growth journey with Jesus and becoming more like Jesus.  Then, since Carmen was out of the office for a few days, she collects her thoughts about what we collect.  She weaves some interesting headlines together to see a bigger issue in God's world.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Plugged In's Adam Holz look at the move by a major college to offer a degree in online content creation.  Why?  Plus, he reviews the new Paws Patrol movie.  Pedro Garcia, author of "For Those Who Doubt," share his story of falling away from God, becoming an atheist, only to be confronted by the truth about Jesus himself.  How do you help those struggling or deconstructing their faith?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Lina Abujamra, author of "All My Life," who shares her story of being raised in Lebanon and the struggles amid war.  And yet, God was with her.  She seeks to help us understand God is with us, even when the events of our lives are terrible.  All of our lives are His!  The Rooted Network's Chris Martin reflects on the LA Dodgers and AI data centers.  Both have become cultural villians. And we often looks for them when we face changes we can't control?  Plus, for true life change, you need more than more and better information.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Bible teacher Carol McLeod about our search for purpose and meaning.  Often we look in the wrong places.  How does God help us to find purpose?  She offers a free 10-day study.  Apologist Neil Schenvi, author of "Post-Woke," looks at how critical theory twists Biblical definitions and God's designs for things like justice and mercy.  How do we navigate these war on words and definitions?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast about reports of AI going "rogue" on its developers.  He helps us keep these scary news headlines in perspective, especially as disciples of Jesus.  Plus, with school starting up again, what concerns should we have with AI's integration into the education system.  With families transitioning back to school, mental health therapist Ruth Han helps us get ready for the families for transitions with Biblically-grounded wisdom.  She also addresses the talk around going "no-contact" with family members.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity the case of Baby Gabriel, a child who was brought to be through a surrogacy. But since he has a heart defect, the couple who would receive the baby requested him to be aborted before he was born.  The carrying mother refused and fled.  From a Christian viewpoint, what are the moral and ethical issues.  Licensed counselor Debra Fileta, author of "People Skills," helps us work on our listening skills.  You can learn to listen better! The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch about who's responsible to disciple people to become like Jesus.  Hint:  it's not just the pastor's job!  How do you grow to become more like Jesus?  How do you help others do the same?  Caitlin Hawk, author of "Overcomer, Overcome," shares her story of shame and false identity.  Because of that, her life spiralled downward.  Then, she cried out to Jesus.  She was changed! The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Bret Nicks of the Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses New York's move to become the latest state to legalize medically-assisted suicide, sometimes "Medical Aid in Dying" (MAiD).  What are the ethical problems?  What are the guardrails? He also updates us on the Ebola crisis in parts of Africa, plus offers some medical guidelines regarding back-to-school.  Robert Dayton, author of "100XLife," looks at Jesus's word about "taking his yoke upon you."  Do you see it as bondage or an invitation to a life of love and intimacy.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

The Briefing's Nick Pitts responds to a political candidate and a former NBA first round draft pick who declare for the WNBA draft, mainly to show the obsurdity of the WNBA's stance of transgender sports.  Where's the line where mocking becomes sinful?  Luke Moon of Generation Zion and 2 Hammers helps us understand why the Israeli government is rejecting a peace plan back by the US President.  He also addresses the state of anti-semitism in the US and how many synagogues are now spending vast amounts of money for security.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show talks about recent losses of those close to her.  What happens when such losses and joining in their grief brings back past painful memories of losses and fears?  How do you process them?  Paul Anleitner, author of "Based on a True Story," talks about the cultural "vibe shift" where people are tired of the deconstructing of our lives and are searching for meaning.  They want to be part of a story. What story is deep and durable enough to be part of?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday mailbag, answering a listener who says they feel they may be on the wrong path and wants to know how they can know if they are on the right path of Jesus?  She also responds to a listener who texted "I'm not worth being helped."  How would you answer? Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," addresses the issue around legislators who have been missing from their seat in Congress, and not being forthcoming about their health.  Where's the line between privacy and transparency?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Adam Holz addresses a comment by director Eli Roth and how him seeing a violent movie at age 8 had impacted his life.  He also takes us on the radar of what's impacting us lately in media, including the rise of cigfluencers, social media influencers who are smoking.  Carmen then looks are recent news about wildfires in Washington and Oregon, as well as the decision by Conneticut Children's Medical Center to end gender-mutilating treatments.  How do you undo past mistakes?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show talks about a recent event where an AI agent went rogue, plus he thinks through the tension of modelling faith, as flawed as we are, to our kids.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt reflects on an article in The Atlantic where the writer struggled with our glory-haunted world.  Plus, he reflects on a recent interview between CNN's Anderson Cooper and comedian Stephen Cobert. Both men suffered deep, personal loss early in life.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The Edmiston Center's Karen Ellis, author of the commentary "Lessons from Esther," talks about how Esther had to lean into who she really is in relation to God in order to face the challenge to save her people.  You, too, have need to remember whose you are!  Kelly Kapic, author of the devotional "You Were Never Meant to Do it All," talks about the good news about our limits and weakness.  We're not meant to do it all!  Efficiency and productivity is not necessarily loving.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Mark Caleb Smith of The Broken Regime blog talks with us about the several people who are pastors or seminarians who are running for national political office.  While they claim faith, what faith to they profess?  Plus, he answer the question "which document best explains America:  The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, or the Bible?"  National Day of Prayer Taskforce's Kathy Branzell helps us look at the coming school year.  How do we best pray and practically support our students, teachers, and schools? Are we praying our students understand their identity in Christ?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Counseling talks about 5 losing strategies we often bring to our marriage and other relationships, ways we undercut ourselves and sabatoge our relationships. How do you overcome them?  Peter Ostapko of Kinsmen talks about how men can often live in silos, separating your work, play, and family.  How do we live more integrated lives?  How do men support each other in a quest to become more like Christ?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge spends time looking at news headlines, such as the crash on the moon of some space junk.  Plus, she talks about elective classes being offered in some Connecticut schools that teach Islamic culture.  Mary Ann McMillan, author of "Bridging Resilience," addresses what it's like for many foster children and adoptees face:  the trauma and feeling of detactment they experienced.  Just being adopted or growing up doesn't heal the trauma.  How do they, and we, get to the place of resilient healing?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

Impact Campus Ministries' Marty Solomon, host of the Bema podcast and author of "Asking Better Questions of the Bible," talks about what means to walk with college students in conversations about God and faith, especially on campuses that may pull them to deconstruct their faith.  Katie McCoy, author of "Forever for Our Good," helps us look at the book of Deuteronomy.  Jesus frees us from the law so we can better obey it!   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here   

Feel like the world will only continue to get worse?  Political scientist Adam Carrington talks about doomerism, that fatalistic feeling there is no hope for us.  How do you acknowledge the evil there is, but the good that God is bringing.  He also address the what's behind the invoking of the Fifth Amendment by Athony Fauci in a recent Congressional hearing.  Billy Hallowell from CBN News and Faith Wire addresses news headlines that touch on Faith, including China's Hollywood strategy and how GenZ are craving to know the Truth about God.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann talks about the threats athletes, especialy female athletes, are experiencing in the modern day.  How do they protect themselves?  How do we support them?  She also addresses how the US Alien Terrorist Removal Court, which has been largely inactive, has become very active.  Kingdom Educator's Jesica Glover, author of "Speaking Words of Life in Your Classroom" and "Grab Your HOPE Goggles," talks about how teachers, including public school teachers, can represent Jesus well to their students and encouraging students to their full potential.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do you know if you're finishing well or not?  Lionshare's Dave Buehring finishes of conversations with Carmen around "Your Season, Your Calling" and offers a list of six characteristics for those who finish the lives and mission well.  Carmen then talks about being part of a dedication ceremony of a new church sanctuary.  What are we building?  Why are we building?  Do we have the vision of you're building toward and for?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Adam Holz outlines why our phones are a conduit for our discontentment, provides a review for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," and shares about "The Theology Of Avatar." Susie Larson, host of Susie Larson Live on Faith Radio, shares about her new book "More Than You Can Imagine: What God Does When You Trust Him" and outlines the relationship between trust and faith. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen shares a Friday farm report and why the failure to parent well is often a big part of the story yet not everything, because children need multiple influences on their lives. Joel Penton of LifeWise Academy provides an update on the growing number of public schools they will be present in this coming school year and shares about the film that tells the story of putting Bible teaching back into schools. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Wayne Geiger, author of "The Devil's in the Donut: Declaring Spiritual War on Food," shares why food is such an effective weapon for the enemy to use against us and the reminder that God created food for our enjoyment, to bring glory to Him. The American Bible Society's John Plake unpacks the numbers behind "negative life disruptors" turning people to Scripture and the distinction that separates your calling from your career. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Austin Gravley outlines the decision to get AI involved, when not wanting to let go of a dying parent and the dangers behind how smart glasses are being used. Robert J. Morgan, author of "100 Bible Verses That Made America," shares about the evidence of the Founding Fathers building the foundation of the United States on what's found in Scripture and the influence of the Bible on Abraham Lincoln, that in turn transformed all of America. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching outlines the complexities of the market today that are impacting those seeking single family homes and the reality of it being much more likely for most to rent versus buying a home. Richard Blackaby, co-author of "Experiencing God in Everyday Life," shares about the fruit that comes from recognizing God's presence in the ordinary moments and doing a reset, to determine the relationship between your obedience and spiritual maturity. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson talks about applying what we read in 1 Peter 4, Peter's call to be holy as found in the Bible, and the sacrifices we make to serve those around us well as we also honor the Lord in doing it. Researcher George Barna of the Cultural Research Center shares the disconnect between those who call themselves Christians versus a much smaller amount who believe in the God of the Bible. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Tiffany Schatz of The Christian Medical and Dental Association talks about poor air quality due to smoke in the air, the steps worth taking to protect yourself and the increasing number of young adults that don't have a relationship with a primary care provider. Allen Parr, author of "Breaking Through: How Ordinary Believers Experience Extraordinary Freedom," shares about the fruit that comes from taking an honest look in the mirror and being fully known and loved, regardless of how dark your past is. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The Briefing's Nick Pitts talks about the rise of teen takeovers taking place and the connection between our current attention span with our upbringing. Luke Moon of Generation Zion and The Philos Project shares what to know about the rising following of Nick Fuentes and why the slow walk toward anti-Jewish rhetoric, can soon take over. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Psychologist Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show outlines why our brains crave the experience of soaking up the sun and the things we're willing to do to alter how we feel. Pastor Joshua Broome of XO Marriage shares about the Made Whole course available for couples, living in the midst of Ephesians 3:20, and why marriage done God's way is guaranteed to flourish. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen talks about how Paul encouraged fellow believers to apply the mind of Christ, as we see specifically in Philippians and how to react to the work of Kathryn Krick, a self-proclaimed "apostle." Writer and anti-human trafficking activist Christine Caine, author of "The Faith to Flourish," shares why God's pruning is painful at times, but always transformative as well. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Adam Holz joins to shine a light on the world of entertainment while giving families the essential tools they need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which they live. From movies to celebrity weight loss, Adam shares biblical answers on how to faithfully approach these topics with your family. Carmen LaBerge closes the show with a conversation on how the Gospel message is being shrunk. Hear her share how Christianity is being reduced and how we desperately need a recovered vision of the Gospel.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Thann Bennett from The Equipped, heard on Faith Radio, joins to discuss how God wants to use you, even when you feel like He shouldn't. We tend to think we are unqualified for what God has for us, but God always qualifies those whom He calls. Chris Martin also joins to share how repentance isn't just a one-time conversation with God—it is a lifelong journey. God isn't surprised with our repentance because He already knows our sin and loves us anyway. The whole Christian life is full of repentance, and God walks with us every step of the way.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," joins to talk about how to deal with hate online and how media should be used to help you use your voice, not for violence. Jackie Baker also joins to discuss her new book, "Messy Mourning," and how to grieve the loss of a child. When your earthly circumstances feel shattered, know that God is with you, and you can cling to Him through it all.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge opens the show with a conversation about recent wars and the battles we face in our lives every day. As war rages in our world, pay attention to your personal war front. Guard your heart and mind and allow God to fight your battles. Alfonso Espinosa also joins to talk about the everlasting life you have in Christ. He dives deep into how, as people of God, the new heaven and earth will be somewhere we want to be and have immeasurable joy.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Heather Zeiger of Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity joins to talk about the latest updates on recent health headlines, such as flash flooding in Texas, the air quality in northern Minnesota and Canada, and the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Josh Moody closes the show with a conversation about his new book, "Unframed: Conversations that Take the Gospel out of the Box." This book deconstructs faith and presents it honestly. In a culture that is constantly rebranding Christianity, we need to present it as it is—with the true Gospel message.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Bill Arnold and George Fraser, hosts of Real Recovery heard on Faith Radio, join to discuss how to make your recovery stick. Learn how to build a recovery that is sustainable, more enjoyable than using, and possible when you walk with God one day at a time. Everyone is recovering from something, and God wants to walk alongside you through the healing journey. Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News also joins to talk about the work organizations are doing around the world. Hear how they are bringing hope through the Gospel to people living in difficult places.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Mark Vincent, author of "The Maestro Effect," talks about how leaders can successfully ochestrate a leadership transition in the church, business, or organization, leaving a legacy while also setting up the next leader with a good vision and the resources to match it.  Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence takes us to the account of Jesus walking on the water.  While Jesus doesn't want us to live in fears and wants to us to live above them, He is gentle with us in the midst of the fears.  He is reaching to you! The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist Adam Carrington reflects on the recent move "Young Washington" and about the upbringing of George Washington.  The virtue and character training he had as a youth rippled in our country's history.  He also addresses the recent address by the President on election security.  Billy Hallowell of Faith Wire and CBN News talks about recent news around talks about several issues around human life and dignity, including the legal battle from Canada where a couple is suing a surrogate mother for not aborting the child she who had a potential birth defect.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Lana Silk of Transform Iran joins us to help us know that's happening at a human level for the people of Iran, especially Christians, as the US-Israel war in Iran, and the IRGC's crackdown on citizens who don't submit to them.  Apologist Rob Phillips, author of "What Every Christian Should Know About the Trinity," helps us better understand who The Father, the first person of the Trinity, is.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring concludes a series of conversations with Carmen around your seasons in life and the calling.  Today they talk about what it means to finish well, and not to let your weaknesses and hidden struggles derail you.  Then, Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a couple of questions, including a question regarding Charlie Kirk.  Carmen talks about meeting him many years ago when he was young.  She talks about how the Holy Spirit grew him in wisdom and humility.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Along with a review of the new film rendition of "The Odyssey," Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the announcement of the first movie featuring a digitally generated actress Tilly Norwood, plus the concerns of youth seeking mental health guidance via AI chatbots.  Edna Blake joins Carmen again to talk the people who chose to walk with her on her spiritually journey, and more about organically growing with others spiritually. She also reflects on who she looks forward to reuniting with again in heaven.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge talks about her daughter her car key, the mad search for it, and the joy of it's finding.  This got them both thinking about Jesus' parable of the widow and the lost coin.  And speaking of coins, does the announcement of a new golden $1 coin bring another teaching of Jesus to mind? Apologist Daniel DeWitt of Scholar Leaders talks about the C.S. Lewis' vision of Mere Christianity.  Is it dying?  Plus, if you were to boil down the human population down to 100 people, what would we look like?  How would you reach them? The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here