Mornings with Carmen

Retired Major General Jack Briggs talks about the importance of being equipped daily and being rooted deeply in God's principles, so when tough times arise you can make the needed decisions. Dr. Pamela Pyle, author of "Anticipating Heaven," addresses the tragedy in Texas.  She helps prepare us for when such tragedies arise in your community and how we can be ready to offer practical and spiritual help.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with looking back on the recent Supreme Court session and its impact on our parental and religious liberties, political scientist Adam Carrington talks about our educational crisis and, taking a cue from history, how we can to retame what has become a wilderness in our country.  CBN Faithwire's Billy Hallowell talks about how a CNN writer misrepresented the beliefs of Christians who support the nation of Israel because of their views of the end times, and those trying help them understand it better.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

National security expert Elizabeth Neumann offers insights into what the federal and Texas state government and people are dealing with in light of the flash floods in Texas.  Plus, in light of the shootings of Minnesota legislators a few weeks ago, she offer ideas at to what we can do when a loved one becomes radicalized.  Clarissa Moll, author of "Hope Comes to Stay," shares about the loss of her husband, her grief, and her hope in God in the midst of the loss.  She talks about how she's been helping her kids navigate the loss and grief.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us reflect on the peace we have with God through our identity in Christ.  Out of that peace, we are empowered to live as a blessing to others and the world.  Then, Carmen spends times looking at the headlines out of Washington and the tragedy of in Texas with the flash floods over the weekend.  She also celebrates the act of heroism by Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan who saved 165 lives.  Are you ready to be deployed? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Patrick Miller, co-author of "Joyful Outsiders," offers ideas for how we can joyful choose to be outsiders in a world that is coming against us. Bunni Pounds of Christians Engaged and author of "Jesus and Politics," shares her story of paying of her political opponent's debt, and about the importance of graciously engaging those you disagree with while still working for the betterment of our cities, states, and nation. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In light of the Supreme Court's split decision regarding an Oklahoma religious charter school, Joel Penton of LifeWise Academy talks about how churches can use laws around religion release to establish a time public students can leave campus to get Bible instruction during school hours.  Former Ohio Governor John Kasich, author of "Heaven Help Us," talks about the importance of the way people of faith and faith communities impact others around them in both physical and spiritual ways.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Tim Popadic of the Flourishing Cooperative and The BLESS app, talks about being intentional about loving your neighbors, starting with prayer, and then making connections. Elyse Fitzpatrick, author of "Unloved," offers hope for those who feel unloved by looking at various people in the Bible who were unloved, but whom God showed great love toward. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Rick Lawrence of Vibrant Faith and author of "Editing Jesus" talks about the lie of just trying to follow principles instead of following Jesus.  Jared Wilson, author of "Lest We Drift:  Five Departures from the One True Gospel," talks about the subtle ways we are prone to drift from the grace of the Gospel.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

Historian and theologian John Dickson, host of the Undeceptions podcast, talks about the Nicene Creed and the debate over who Jesus was.  It's the 1700th anniversary of this important document.  Joey Lankford of Cul2vate talks about churches can convert unused green space into community gardens that help not just provide fresh produce of their communities, but also develop relationships with members in the community which can lead to Gospel opportunities.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," talks about how we edit out the supernatural and dependence on the Holy Spirit as a normal part of our lives.  Justin Brierley, author of "Why I'm Still a Christian," talks about his years of engaging with many high-profile, vocal atheists.  In light of numerous conversations, Justin still celebrates Jesus and the power of His resurrections.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Counselor and psychologist Debra Fileta, host of Talk to Me, shares about where we find our hope and how to reach people who don't truly believe that God loves them.  Ian Harber, author of "Walking Through Deconstruction," calls on us to be a non-anxious presence for those who are experiencing a crisis of belief.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," talks about how when God transforms us, it often can be painful, but in His kindness, he's breaking down the hardness of our hearts. Do we have that same kindness to lean into their hardness and willing to allow the pain? Dr. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of "Prophet, Priest, and King," talks about Jesus' key roles and why they are all important as our savior.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

Linda Mintle, the relationship doctor, offers some analysis to the recently released World Happiness Report. What are your pursuing for happiness? She also addresses how smart families learn from their mistakes. Theologian Daniel Stevens, author of "Songs of the Son," helps us see how the writer of Hebrews helped his audience, and us, see how Jesus is revealed in the Hebrew song book, The Psalms.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," talks about the uneasiness we often experience as those who make reference to God's word in our civil religion, but not remembering that Scripture is ulitmately about Jesus, and reverse-engineer our understanding of it through Him. Do you feel your at rock bottom?  Is life worth living? Do you have any hope? Ray Orlund of Renewal Ministries talks around his new book "Good News at Rock Bottom: Finding God When the Pain Goes Deep and Hope Seems Lost."  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

With news around the first recipients of Neuralink implants, what can it really do? Can it read your mind?  Adam Holz of Plugged In offers some insights, along with reviews on new entertainment offerings like F1, KPOP Demon Hunters, and the classic movie The Outsiders.  Carmen then looks at the attempt by Faith Kipyegon to break the 4 minute mile for women.  She missed it by 7 seconds.  A lot can happen in 7 seconds for us.  She also addresses yesterday's SCOTUS ruling saying that South Carolina can restrict Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with looking at recent Supreme Court decisions around human sexuality and identity, Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show reflects on the old Gatorade tag line "Is it in you?" and helps us think of God's desire to work in and through us by His power.  Social media expert Chris Martin talks about the pressure to utilize generative AI, such as ChatGTP, doing ministry or even receiving from others.  But he cautions that it's not Spirit-filled or fed, and it doesn't have that human touch.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Pamela Pyle, author of "Anticipating Heaven," shares her story of God graciously calling her to faith in Jesus.  Nathanael Blake, a fellow withthe Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of "Victims of the Revolution," looks at the last 60 years of the sexual revolution and how it has lead to less connection and less human thriving, both as individuals and as a society.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith looks at what is being called EPIC City, a proposed Texas town founded on Muslim beliefs and practices. He also looks at the New York Democratic Mayoral candidate and his socialistic agenda.  Pastor Alfonso Espinosa looks at many of the things in our society that are leading to death, and the hope and healing in Jesus.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Mark Gerson, author of "God Was Right," looks the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, and shows that what God taught His people makes sense from a social science standpoint.  Peter Ostapko of The Kinsmen Journal and podcast talks about the men's needs for formative relationships and honest conversations.  He seeks to foster it in his community.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Luke Moon of Generation Zion and The Philos Project updates us on the shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel, plus talks about what it means to bless the people of Israel...and what it doesn't mean.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer talks about the weekend attack and bombing of a Syrian church and the situation in Syria with terror groups leading up to it.  She also talks about what Iranian Christians are thinking in light of the conflict between Iran's islamic leaders and Israel.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Hormoz Shariat of Iran Alive looks at how the headlines around Iran are reflected in Scripture and about what God is doing among the Persian people.  Plus, he highlights how there are places in the US where Muslim people are seeking to create special communities based on Muslim religious law.  Sara Wallace, author of "What to Say When She Feels like a falure as a Mom," offers some practical ways to support a mom both physically and spiritually as they struggle through the calling of being a mom.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist Adam Carrington offers insights into how Justices Clarence Thomas and Amy Coney Barrett think as they handle cases before the Supreme Court.  He also addresses the court's Skrmetti decision that ruled states can restrict so-called youth gender treatments.  Then, along with reporting on when God shows up in the news, Billy Hallowell of CBN Faith Wire reflects on James 1 and our use of words.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," the political attacks a week ago in Minnesota by a radicalized individual.  She also helps us look at the long history of conflict between the US and Iran.  She outlines some possible responses by Iran after the weekend's bombing of Iranian nuclears weapons research sites.  Colby Barrett, producer of the documentary "Faith Under Siege," talks about how Russian forces have specifically targeted Christian churches and ministries in their invasion on Ukraine.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Dave Buehring of Lionshare helps us look at Abraham in the Bible to get insights on how to be a good father, both of our children and those we are mentoring and shepherding.  Carmen spends some time looking at the US attack on Iranian nuclear weapons sites and how we live in smaller, internconnected world.  Was the attack on a Syrian church a response?    Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with a review of the new Pixar movie "Elio," Adam Holz of Plugged In reflects on the news that streaming now surpasses broadcast and cable combined.  It really does change how we consumer video content, and how that is affecting us individually and corporately.  Trillia Newbell, author of "52 Weeks in the Word - Student Edition," offers ideas for helping our kids engage with and dwell on God word.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge reflects on a recent podcast featuring a shouting match between Tucker Carlson and TX Senator Ted Cruz regarding what the Bible says about supporting the the Jewish people.  Did either represent the Bible correctly?   Scott Harris of Mission Increase helps us see how churches and non-profit parachurch ministries can work together as Kingdom eccelerators to impact their communities and the world.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Pastor Ramon Pastrano of Third Sphere helps us look at this holiday of Juneteenth, and how the Cross of Christ is what can truly bring about true unity.  Through Jesus, we have an invitation to inclusive living.  Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano shares more stories of professional and college sports players who seek to lived out their faith in the public eye.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen looks at the rainbow, what God meant by it, and what the world has twisted it to mean.  Ronnie Kent, co-author of "The Anxiety Algorithm," addresses the patterns in our minds that feed our worries and anxieties, and how we can reprogram our brains toward peace.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen spends some time looking at the current conflict between Israel and Iran.  There are so many symbols and symbolic language around it.  What does it all mean?  John Plake of the American Bible Society offers more insights from the State of the Bible 2025 report. In particular, the finding that the more people personally engage the Bible, they higher they rate on the human flourishing scale.  This is especially pronounced for Gen Z and Millennials.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch talks about replanting churches in our cities.  It's not just a matter of more church communities, but churches being on mission for blessing and impacting their cities and the needs of the community.  Luke Simon of The Crossing Church talks about how Bible engagement and Christian community can rework the neuropathways in the brains of young men that have deformed by and addicted to pornography.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Tiffany Schatz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association joins us from Israel and relays here experience there amid the conflict with Iran.  Plus, she talks about a renewed focus on our diets and their impact on our overall health, reviews of baby formula, and talk of expanding abortion in the UK.  Rick Lawrence of Vibrant Faith and host of "Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus" podcast talks about how focusing on Jesus is the key way we are caused to live a moral life, not our striving.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Nick Pitts of the The Briefing helps us understand from an energy sector perspective how Iran affects petroleum prices.  He also has a deeper discussion how we can keep our moral compass rightly oriented to God and His ways with so much wanting to pull us in other directions.  Luke Moon of Generation Zion and The Philos Project offers an update on what's been happening in the war between Israel and Iran.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Psychologist Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show addresses the stress of wading through the news, and thinking through it well through your lens of faith.  She also talks about supporting military families.  Jennifer Hayden Stokes, author of "The Pioneer's Way," shares the story of Ernest Shackleton, a polar explorer who had to change plans when his ship was destroyed.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen responds to the news over the weekend, especially the person accused of shooting two Minnesota legislators and their spouses.  Carmen points out how he and most people are far more complex than a narrow political or religious category.  Political scientist Daniel Bennett continues to talk about how we look at some of the other news over the weekend, including the parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Army and the "No Kings" protests.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

In light of the attacks on Iran's nuclear program by Israel, Luke Moon of Generation Zion and the Philos Project offers his analysis, as well his call to prayer.  Plugged In's Adam Holz helps us think through the situation around a well-known Contemporary Christian musician who admitted great wrongdoing, and how much was hidden for so long for celebrity reasons.  Bible teacher Carol McLeod talks about how a focus on God and His goodness and grace is important to facing life's trials with joy and peace.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show offers a Biblically-based framework for helping us think through the situation around the Israeli assault on rival nation Iran's nuclear weapons program.  He also offers analysis regarding the federalizing of the National Guard in California to quell riots.  Social media expert Chris Martin talks about how, depending on our generation, we have certain preferences toward what social media platforms we gravitate toward.  It's similar to what genre of music we prefer.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen and her producer Paul talk about the recent research by Pew around religions affiliation globally, in particular the growth of Islam and "nones."  While Pew does excellent work, there are also weaknesses, and it doesnt' show more recent trends.  Naeem Fazal, author of "Tomorrow Needs You," talks about his conversion from Islam to being a follower of Jesus, and how in the midst of our conflicts in life, we need to see God's offer of hope in Jesus.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

With reports of Israel preparing to attack Iran's nuclear research and development facilities, Carmen helps us look at the deep history of tensions among Jews and Persians that goes back to ancient times.  Greta Eskridge, author of "It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn," points out that thanks to the internet how easy it is for children to access all kinds of pornography, including very violent and degrading kinds.  Now is the time to address the topic with your kids to guide them to sexual integrity.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Research analyst and writer Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity addresses the move by New York and other states to legalize medically-assisted suicide and how other countries are struggling with the decision to allow this.  She also addresses the backlash happening to so-called youth gender medicine as more youth are waking up to the reality of its dangers. Plus, as we get close to Father's Day, Carmen helps us look past our own earthly fathers' weaknesses and failures, and into our Heavenly Father's true love and care.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Roy Wooten of The Crucible Project and author of "Unstuck: 7 Ways to Break Free and Live Courageously" offers insights for putting our past wounds behind us, and live out of healthy, mature masculinity.  Along with updates about what's happening in Haiti and in Nigeria, Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer offers helpful insights of what it means to think and live Gospelly in light of the LA riots.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Counselor Gale Kragt, author of "The Heart of Healing," talks about how we often live out of false ideas and narratives around our lives and who we thing we are.  God wants us to trust in who He recreated you into:  a child of God and His royal heir.  Larry McCall, author of "A Seasoned Marriage," offers hope and guidance for life together as older couples, including the difficult topic of when you are unequally yoked with one who is an unbeliever.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist Adam Carrington responds to two recent Supreme Court rulings:  one that finds reverse discrimination illegal, the other stops the state of Wisconsin from preventing Catholic Charities from accessing tax breaks for not being religious enough.  CBN Faith Wire's Billy Hallowell offers another miracle story of God healing a woman's hearing as she was ministering to another.  Plus, he talks about his conversation with actor Jonathan Roumie about the trials of the filming of the crucifixion scenes for "The Chosen."  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Security analyst and immigration expert Elizabeth Neumann helps us look at the recent round of raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to find illegal aliens, the riots in response, the legal and logistical issues involved, and the Christian responsibility to treat all people with dignity while upholding the law.  She also addresses the rise of antisemitic attacks in the US.  George Barna of the Cultural Research Center and author of "Raising Spiritual Champions" offers ideas for helping develop a Biblical worldview in your kids and self.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring offers ideas for setting time aside to get refocused and rested this summer, and beyond.  Plus, as Carmen celebrates her birthday, she helps us think about being re-born into a living hope because of Jesus.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here