Mornings with Carmen

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about AI platforms like ChatGPT can cause an increase in AI psychosis among its power-users.  He also talks about the proliferation of Super Bowl half-time shows.  Plus, reviews of "Nuremberg," "Sarah's Oil,' and "The Christmas Ring."  Fitness expert Kim Dolan Leto, author of "Fit God's Way," talks about anxiety.  How did Jesus deal with it?  How can we follow Him, get a handle on our anxiety, and find wholeness?   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with her Friday Farm Report, Carmen answers a listener question regarding the growth of Islam both in the US and the world.  Are you fearful, or are you leaning in, building relationships, and gaining the right to speak into their lives?  Daniel DeWitt of Scholar Leaders and the Theolatte blog talks about the song "Only Bible" by mainstream country artist Warren Zeiders that provokes us to look at what message about God our lives show.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Sandeep Maity, president and CEO of Unreached talks about his story of being reached for the gospel when he was a child in SE Asia.  He's part of the effort of equipping the churches to reach and multiply in their communities in these hard-to-reach areas, often under persecution.  Novelist Donna VanLiere, author of "Looking for Christmas," talks the importance of remembering the accounts of Jesus' birth and the people involved.  These past stories speak to us in the present day.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Austin Gravley of Digital Babylon and the What Would Jesus Tech podcast talks about how the Chinese Communist Party is looking at using AI to enhance the genetic "quality" of their children, among other uses.  What are the ethical guidelines?  What are acceptable and unacceptable uses?  The National Day of Prayer Taskforce's Kathy Branzell (who is a "military brat") talks about the importance of supporting and praying for our veterans and current military members.  The also talks about giving thanks and "telling of His glory among the nations, Hsi wonderful deeds among all the peoples."  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bill English of Bible and Business and OnPath Counseling talks about our decision-making process.  Some things for us should be easy an "yes," some things an easy "no."  Some things take more discernment.  Bill offers some basic Biblical guidelines to help you in that decision-making process. Mark Yarhouse of Sexual and Gender Identity Institute, co-author of "Emerging Sexual Identities," talks about the complex and confusing world of modern gender ideologies.  He offers help to parents and others who hold to a more realist and Biblical view of human sexuality to stay in relationship with these mainly young people.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson, a faith-based group seeking the welfare of Wilson County TN, talks about situation on the ground helping families who are struggling due to the lack of SNAP benefits with the federal government shutdown.  He addresses the need of more sustainable ideas that also uphold the dignity of those in need.  Karen Ellis of the Edmiston Center helps remind us that we (both as individuals and collectively as Jesus followers) are defined by who we are in Christ and His Kingdom.  When we forget that and all His promises to His people, evil flourishes.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Tiffany Schatz talks about the problem of "tech neck," the strain on one's neck and spine because of us looking down at our devices.  She also addressed pain management, especially at the end of life.  She gets into hospice and palliative care as a compassionate way of helping those nearing the end of their lives.  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and Northwestern Media, talks about his recent trip to a seminar at Mar-a-Lago around higher education.  He also addressed the need to building relationships with those we disagree with and be quick to listen.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

The Briefing's Nick Pitts talks about Vice President JD Vance's recent statement about hoping his wife receives Jesus a savior, setting off a small firestorm.  But underneath this is the problem of dating or being married to someone who doesn't have the same faith and goals in life.  He also talks about how more companies are turning to training their own people outside of them getting college degrees.  Luke Moon of the Philos Project and Generation Zion talks about video defending Christian Zionism of his being banned by TikTok.  He also talks about segments within the new political right are getting increasingly antisemitic.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

The Cultural Research Center's George Barna talks about recent research on American's view of sin.  Most people deny their sinfulness as sinfulness.  He addresses why are some of the reasons about such confusion.  Robert J. Morgan, author of "God Hasn't Forgotten You," helps us see God's plan for and faithfulness to Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1.  They seemed overlooked by God, but they were anything but that! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen reflects on the stripping of Prince Andrew of England being stripped of his title and honors because of behaviors that dishonored the Throne.  Unlike Jesus, who honored His Father to the point of death.  Political scientist Daniel Bennett responds to the loss of his Seattle Mariners in AL championship series and thinks about the biggest defeats in sports to him.  He talks about NINO's (Nones in Name Only) who are people who don't claim being part of a religious group, but still have some strong level in spirituality.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Plugged In's Adam Holz looks at classic monsters from movies and what they can teach us about sin.  He also address how the meaningless phrase "6-7" was named word of the year by Dictionary.com.  Plus, he offers reviews of "Stitch Head," "Bugonia," and "House of Dynamite."  Haley Scully of Hope for the Heart talks about "The Care and Counseling Handbook," a helpful mental and spiritual health resource from June Hunt helps you to find hope and offer hope.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show reflect on how Prince Andrew has been stripped of his royal status by King Charles of England and can no long stand before the king as family.  Through Jesus, we have the opposite. And we are invited to stand before our great King.  Pastor Doug Van Dorn of The Reformed Fringe talks about the various spiritual beings that exist that are called "sons of God" and how our God Yahweh is the king over all these entities.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Voice of the Martyr's Todd Nettleton helps draw attention to this year's International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians on Sunday, sharing stories of his recent trip to SE Asia. He also highlights the story of Congolese Christians Daniel and Aline. Dietician Rebecca Corwin, author of "Arise and Eat," shares her story of coming to Jesus and about how food in the Bible reveals God's grace and salvation for us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith helps us understand where things stand with the Federal Government shutdown and the end of SNAP benefits to families in need. Many want smaller government, but that means other governments and the Church need to fill in the gap. He also addresses the US military buildup near Venuzuela and the off-year election next week. CBN Faithwire's Billy Hallowell joins us to talk about how God is working in the lives of people like podcaster Joe Rogan and former Pussycat Girl Kalya Jones. He highlights a new documentary called "The Oracles of God," plus with Halloween talks about the supernatural world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Between the World Series, NFL and college football in full swing, and both the NBA and NFL getting their seasons going, it's an amazing time for sports fans. Jason Romano of Sports Spectrum talks about some of the Christian athletes boldly pointing others to Jesus. But he also addresses the growing problem of sports betting. Ethan Forhetz of Convoy of Hope talks about the work they're starting to do to help Jamaica which was hit hard by Hurricane Melissa. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Grace Jin Drexel and her husband Bill Drexel of the Hudson Institute talk about the arrest of Pastor Ezra Jin, Grace Jin's dad, by the Chinese Communist Party. The talk about the state of religious freedom in China, and the spiritual battle for the hearts of the Chinese people. Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News, freshly back from Uganda, talks about the conflicts lead by Islamic extremism against Christians, and yet how churches and Christians in general are seeking to bring peace in these areas. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Pamela Pyle, author of "Anticipating Heaven," looks at grief in light of the the murder of Charlie Kirk, and the pain his wife Erika is dealing with. How do we deal with grief to propel you in your calling of God and with a view of our heavenly promise. Terence Lester of Love Beyond Walls, author of "From Dropout to Doctorate," shares stories of the people and God-ordained moments that helped him overcome the educational and social injustices he lived in. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

With the concerns around how powerful the American president has become in the last 50 years, political scientist Adam Carrington helps us look at the Constitution and what his powers are. And with Reformation Day coming up on October 31, he talks about how the various branches of Christianity still share a common ground we can work together upon. Plus, with Reformation Day on the way, Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," helps us think about the completed work for Jesus on our behalf. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Pastor Tony Evans of The Alternative, author of "Unleashed," asks that if you want to see God's Kingdom on earth, are you living in a way by the power of the Holy Spirit that you are a citizen of that Kingdom? Valorie Burton, author of "Rules of Resilience," talks about laying certain foundational skills and attitudes that build resilience in your life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In reflecting on Hurricane Melissa which hitting Jamaica (a place very dear to Carmen), Carmen reflects the storms in the Bible and also on Isaac Watts' hymn "Our God in Help in Ages Past." Pastor Julio Volcy and Andy Carr of Haiti Teen Challenge talk about how in the midst of such a broken nation, God is doing great things in the lives of many Haitians. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Sarah Buzynski, the Iowa state director for LifeWise Academy, joins to share about more and more kids wanting to study the Bible. Plugged In's Adam Holz outlines why the ability to communicate well has renewed importance and reviews "The Chosen Adventures" new TV series. Ed Uszynski, co-author of "Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports," unpacks the Biblical example of Daniel, looking how to be involved in the world but not of the world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Jonathan Cruse, author of "Paradox People," shares how Jesus, who gives us Kingdom principles to live by, allows us to be gentle and meek people in our culture today. Social media expert Chris Martin outlines how the book of Ecclesiastes changes our perspective of our struggles and the importance of guarding ourselves against the toxic nature of social media interactions. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Foundation Worldview's Elizabeth Urbanowicz about the new resource "Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design" and how beyond "the talk" we need to be first to help our kids understand the beauty and goodness of God's design for our sexuality.  Singer and writer Nicole C. Mullen, author of "It's Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing," shows how the stories of courageous faith in the Bible and in the lives of those we know can be full for us to take the next right step. 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 talks about how ChatGPT will so be make AI generated erotica available to adults.  What does that do to our hearts? What safeguards will there be for young people?  Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope talks about how his ministry offer reasons to trust in God, His word, and His ways, and how to think well about that the world is saying.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Scarlet Hitibidal, author of "Hopeful-ish," shares how our hope in Jesus is there to face the dissapointments, doubts and brokenness of this life.  Pastor Josh Bingaman of First Open Bible Church of Des Moines talks about the recent trend of young men coming to our churches and how we can make sure we are welcoming them and getting them engaged more with Jesus.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson about Pastor Appreciation Month, opening up that is often going through a pastor's mind and heart, and how they seek to help their congregation navigate our quarrelsome time.  Dr. Nathan Finn of the Think Christianly, Live Faithfully blog talks about the temptations that lead us away from faithfully representing Jesus in the world.  He offers some practical principles for staying faithful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Bret Nicks outlines what to consider what it comes to restorative reproductive medicine and the effect loneliness has on cancer survival. Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence shares how we can apply the words of Galatians to our lives today and how to practice an active love that transforms our obedience, by listening to Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Nick Pitts of The Briefing reacts to the increase in protesting taking place worldwide and unpacks the willingness to endure punishment, even when our pursuits are righteous. Luke Moon of The Philos Project and Generation Zion shares why our language matters when describing an active war and how to be praying for the heavy persecution Christians are facing. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Psychologist Linda Mintle unpacks why the Church is a group of interdependent people, not independent people. Jennifer Hayden Stokes, author of "The Pioneer's Way," shares about discerning the Lord's will in the midst of uncertainty and walking by faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Chris Cipollone, author of "Here to Love: Recapturing the Centrality of Jesus' Greatest Command," shares about claiming the Truth of Christ and living in light of it. Ravi Jain, author of "The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education," outlines the gift it is to have our imagination shaped by Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Paul Asay looks at a recent situation of a ministry who misrepresented God online.  How have we?  How do we avoid doing so?  He also reviews the new Taylor Swift album and the movie "Grow."  With the war between Hamas and Israel hopefully over, Hanna Massad of the Christian Mission to Gaza, author of "Pastor From Gaza," returns to talk about how the small Christian community in Gaza is seeking to bring healing to their neighbors.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

CBN Faithwire's Billy Hallowell shares stories of God showing up in the news and lives of others.  Valentyn Syniy of the Tavriski Christian Institute in Ukraine, author of "Serving God Under Seige," shares his experience of living of God in the midst of the war in his country.  He also talks about how God has shown up in and through his people.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

Carmen LaBerge reflects on a recent segment on the Stephen Colbert show where PA Governor Josh Shapiro talks about feeling the prayers of others in the wake of an attack on his family.  She also talks about the growing movement around what are called "wind phones."  Are they helpful or Biblical?  Julie Busler, author of "Hopeful Sorrow," talks about her experience of childhood neglect, the trauma she experienced, and how can short-circuit her relations with others and with God now.  Yet, God and His people can also bring healing from your past.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about current the federal government shutdown,  the broken federal budgeting process, and about the President's unilaterally doing military and covert operations in Venezuela.  What should be the processes that govern these issues?  Pastor James Runcorn, host of the Hodgepodge Theology podcast and author of "The Blog of a Forgiven Cheater," shares his story about cheating on his wife, how after over 30 years in church she offered a level of grace and forgiveness that blew his mind and changed his life.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bill English of Bible and Business and OnPath Coaching helps us look beyond begrudgingly keeping God's law to seeing the joy available to us in obeying God's word and ways.  It's a way to be with Jesus.  Psychologist and counselor Debra Fileta of Talk to Me podcast and author of "Any Day Emotions," offers help for parents to help their kids navigate their emotions well.  It's actually helpful for adults, as well!  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Pastor JD Greear, host of Summit Life and author of "Everyday Revolutionary," helps us see Daniel as a good example of how we engage our society as believers, engaging others with grace and truth.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer updates us on how God's people are working in the Middle East, in light of the Gaza peace deal, to help those in need and share the gospel.  She also highlights recent, heightened persecution of Christians in China.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge looks at a variety of new headlines around peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, the return of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees, the need to restoration, and the prospects for peace.  She also talks about Charlie Kirk's birthday today, and a look at Gen Z Christians who were impacted by him.  Micah Davis, author "Three Strikes, You're Forgiven," shares the story of his family's broken past, and the power of forgiveness to free us and others to thrive in God's grace.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist Adam Carrington helps us understand what happened last week before the US Supreme Court in the arguments around Chiles v. Salazar where the state of Colorado bans talk therapy for those seeking to help people who want help dealing with same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria.  As we remember the 75th anniversary this week of the publishing of the first of the Chronicles of Narnia stories, Pastor Robert Castro talks about the impact of C.S. Lewis still has today.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Global security expert Elizabeth Newmann outlines what's behind the rise of nihilistic violence taking place and how to respond to those suggesting that violence is the solution. Peter Greer, co-author of "How Leaders Lose Their Way," shares about what we can learn from King Solomon's words in Ecclesiastes and giving those around us the permission to tell us no. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Coach and consultant Gregory Campbell of GCJ Enterprises shares about turning our emotional triggers into tools and increasing our conversational capacity. Carmen LaBerge reacts to the release of the Israeli hostages and the explosion at a Tennessee explosives plant, and talks about what higher righteousness looks like. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the AI actress Tilly Norwood, how it could be impacting Hollywood, and also us!  Also, we may have at least two alternative Super Bowl half-time shows.  Brazos Fellowship's Paul Gutacker, author of "Practicing Life Together," talks about the importance of living and relating in community as a means for the Holy Spirit to transform our lives.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Kathy Branzell of the National Day of Prayer Taskforce helps us look back over the last month and all we've experienced.  She calls us to remember prayer, including praying for those who wish us harm.  She also talks about the theme for next year's National Day of Prayer:  "Glorify God among the nations, seeking Him in all generations."  Social media expert Chris Martin talks encourages us to start little fires of God's grace and truth as a way of bringing changes to the world around us.     Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bible teacher Carol McLeod offers help to those dealing with depression and seeking joy in her 21-day devotion on beating depression.  While good psychological and physical care are essential, so is allowing God to renew your mind and heart.  Jon Seidl, author of "Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic," shares his story of addiction, and about how we really need to prioritize our relationship with and identity in Jesus to overcome.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech? podcast and Michael Graham of The Gospel Coalition talks about the AI Christian Benchmark Study comparing various AI platforms and how they answer basic questions around God, the Bible, and faith.  Not all AI answer truthfully.  Then, Carmen addresses a touring show where two late-night comedians "debate to the death" their hatred for each other and each others opinions. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here