Mornings with Carmen

Both Carmen and Dr. Bret Nicks of the Christian Medical and Dental Association address the state of New York's recent acceptance of physician-assisted suicide and the start-up of the company Quietus."  What are the ethical and moral concerns?  Bret also address the rise in measles cases, including deaths, as well as the problem of too much sugar intake by youth.  Robert Dayton, author of "100XLife," talks about the importance of putting Jesus words around anger and strife with each other into action.  Even if we are angry, we don't malign or condemn others.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!  

Between the "Hail Mary" pass to Miley Cyrus wanting to go only by her first name, The Briefing's Nick Pitts reflects on the power of a name, as well as the UN decision on what map to use.  Luke Moon of 2 Hammers and Generation Zion talks about state of the conflict between the US and Iran, as well as the continuing rise of antisemitism.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!

In this special Labor Day podcast, Carmen talks with worship artist Laura Story, author of "Stand in Awe," and singer/songwriter Tim Timmons, author of "Waking Up Again," invite  you into a "gloriously fearful reverence" of God, especially in the midst of life's difficulties.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!

In this special Labor Day podcast, Carmen is joined by Tom Bennardo, author of "Open-Hearted, Soul-Connected Church," and Shaunti Feldhahn, author of "When Hurt People Come to Church," talks about how to improve our relationships in church to help each other grow closer to God and each other.  This is especially important amid our mental health crisis.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!

Carmen revisits conversations with Gale Kragt, author of "The Heart of Healing" devotional and Hosanna Wong, author of "You are More Than You've Been Told," and the companion children's book "What God Says About You."  Together, we think again about what it means to know what God in Christ has granted those who believe, and how that can impact our lives as we see ourselve correctly.   The Reconnect Revisited with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!

The Gospel Coalition's Brett McCracken, author of "The Wisdom of Sleep," reminds us that our need for sleep was part of God's design.  Are we resting in that truth? Kim Dolan Leto, author of "Fit God's Way," offers some fresh words of hope in a world obsessed with weight loss. God is calling you to something better!   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!  

Radio host Candice Grey share of a tragic accident on a e-bike.  It could have ruined her life, but God.  She is now an advocate for both e-bike safety and God's goodness.  Plus with Labor Day on the way, Pastor Jonny Ardavanis, author of the forthcoming book "Get to Work," helps us see the honor it is to join God in creating and serving.  Yes, we get to work!  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!

With football season getting underway, Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano talks about some of the followers in Jesus in the NFL and in college football that you might want to follow this year.  Kori Pennypacker of Bible2School, author of "Backpack Faith," talks about equipping our kids to know God's truth and live confidently for Jesus in public schools.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith reflects the life and death of Wendell Berry and his vision of our need for rootedness in community.  He also addressed the President's executive orders for mail-in voting.  National Day of Prayer's Kathy Branzell offers us help for when you what to help and pray with those going through a tragedy.  Kathy also offers ideas for organizing your prayer life better.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!  

Frontporch Republic's Jeff Bilbro talks about the life, the writings, and the impact of Wendell Berry, who passed away at the age of 92.  The Gospel Coalition's Trevin Wax, co-author of "The Gospel Way Catechism of Kids," talk about ways of helping our children to not only understand at their level what the Bible teaches, but also how they can see the falsehoods the world teaches.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!

Ethan Forhetz of Convoy of Hope talks about their work on the ground along the Nepal-Tibet border after the glacial collapse that brought devastation to communities in that area. Ethan emphasizes this is amid a large number of other crises globally and in the US this year.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer also addresses the situation in Nepal, plus talks about the many ministries being put on an "undesirables" list in Russia.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!

Jen Wilkin, author of "Dust to Dust," addresses our culture's fear of aging.  But God honors the aged!  How can we age well in a world that fears it?  Vaneetha Risner, author of "Walking Through the Fire," helps us look at the miracle of the manna, but the how the children of Israel got bored with the miracle.  What are the miracles and blessings we take for granted or actually begrudge?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!

Political scientist Adam Carrrington talks about some recent legal battles over compulsory public education laws v. parental rights in guiding their child's education.  How does the 9th commandment about not bearing false witness have to do with education policy?  Journalist Billy Hallowell of Faith Wire and CBN News shares stories of God showing up in the lives of musician Nicole C. Mullen, astronaut Butch Wilmore, among others.  Plus, he addresses the concerns around Disney's upcoming movie "Hexed" and an attack on a Haitian church.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," addresses last week's settlement between social media giant Meta and most US states limiting access to their social media platforms to minors.  It has national security ramifications.  She also addresses the issue of Iran targeting the child of Israeli's prime minister.  John Bradley of the Lamia Afghan Foundation reflects on the work of their ministry over the last five years since the US pull out of Afghanistan, including the secret schools and medical clinics in the country that support women. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lauri Jarvis of Lionshare, one of developers of "A Discipleship Journey-Kids Edition," talks about the process of discipleship.  It has steps that are essential, like the process of the caterpillar becoming a butterfly.  She also addresses discipling children with special needs.  Do you have an "individualized discipling plan?"  Carmen LaBerge then opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a question about naming places like the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.  When you look at the Bible, naming is a significant act.  The big question:  who/what are you seeking to honor?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Paul Asay reviews "Coyote vs. Acme" and "Beyond Belief," among other recent entertainment releases.  He also reflects on the life of Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved entertainmenters, business persons, and philanthropists in American. Jamie Statema of Go Fish, author of "A Broken Crayon," talk about his involvement of The Hope Line, a Christian 24-hour crisis line for people to reach out to when they are in need.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In light of the tragic flooding in the Himalayas along the border of Nepal and Tibet, Carmen not only talks about ways to offer help but helps us see that when disasters happen, help needs to come from the outside.  This is most true with how we are saved from the Fall and our sin.  Rooted Network's Chris Martin, author of "Terms of Service," talks about how he can really critical of himself.  He talks about how the God's grace through Christ saves us, including from ourselves!  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Enid Almanzar of Bible Media Group talks about the new Visual Scripture Series that links the text of the Bible with videos that help you better see and understand the world of the Bible.  Monica Ritchie, author of "Fashioned by Faith," talks about the changed that happened in her when she saw her spiritual disciplines as not a check list, but as ways to deepen her relationship with God and being formed to be like Him.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast offers analysis of the recently announced $18 billion settlement of 48 states against social media giant Meta regarding its negative effects on youth.  Was it really a win for Meta??  Also, he addresses how religions (especially Muslims, Hindus, and occult groups) are exploiting the metaverse to spread their beliefs in real life.  Carmen then talks about the CDC's recent report on life expectancy for those born today.  But what about the unborn? She also shares the God story of Tom Schulte.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dave Boden, author of "Raising Gen Alpha," talks about the world of our kids 16 yrs and younger, what is shaping them, their need for in-real-life connection, and how us in the older generations can better offer that needed connection.  It starts with curiosity on our part!  Tim Mulgrew, author "The Book of Us," helpls us see ourselves in the textbook human behavior in the stories of the people of the Bible, while also seeing God's amazing grace toward those people...and to us.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge reflects on the life, character, and faith of Country artist, actor, business person, and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died yesterday at 80.  She lived her life as a pass-through account of God's blessings.  Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," talks again about the Apostle's Creed and what it means to contend well for God's Truth in the world today.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Tiffany Schatz offers some helpful guidelines for improving your communication with your doctor to help them best diagnose your health concerns.  She also addresses what could be a breakthrough in skin cancer treatments using mRNA technology.  Amy Bragg Carey and Anna Marie Carey, authors of "Claimed By God,"  help us focus on 30 of the aspects of our identity in Christ.  What would it be like when you think of yourself or when you introduce yourself to say something like "I am created in God's Image?" The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The Briefing's Nick Pitts helps us apply the mind of Christ legislation in California that would hide information for publicly-funded entities, which may prevent journalists from exposing government fraud.  He also talks about the far-left wing influencer Hasan Piker.  Luke Moon of Generation Zion and 2 Hammers updates us the conflict between Iran and the US, including the latest moves in what some are calling "Economic D-Day" by the US against Iran.  He also talks about the decision to no longer list Syria as a terrorist state, and what that means for refugees from Syria in other countries.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Psychologist Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show joins to talk about the antidote for envy and how to address it head-on. We need to deal with envy when it arises and be content with what God has given us. Peter Demos, author of "Bold, Not Belligerent," also joins us today to discuss debt. When we are consumed with debt, it is hard to be bold. Hear as he talks about budgeting principles and being thankful for what we have.  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 to answer a question who has been praying to God for a certain need, but has not received an answer. Why?  Mariner Church pastor Eric Geiger, author of "The Rooted Leader," address some of the seven rhythms that help leaders (and, really, anybody) bear fruit in your calling and in life.    The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Paul Asay of Plugged In offers reviews for "Brink of War" and "The Magic Faraway Tree," which highlights the issue of magic in movies.  While it can be benign in some cases, it can also turn really dark.  Plus, he discusses how as our devices listen and surveils us. With the harvested data and with AI, it could use your data for its learning.  So, be careful what you say and type.  Then, Carmen collects her thoughts after seeing a lot of headlines where people and organizations are being recognized "for all the wrong reasons."  How about us?  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 reminds us that everything boils down to one of two ways:  the way of life and the way of death.  He also encourages us to be the like the sunflower.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt, who also serves with Scholar Leaders, talks about people who have been very vocal against Jesus, but now are on the path to seeing the beauty and truth of God and the Gospel.  How do we respond well, even when they still say things that don't align with God's ways?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith offers analysis regarding a lawsuit against a Texas law requiring the 10 Commandments be posted in all public school classrooms.  He also talks about how diminishing attention spans are affecting us and what it means for things like education and politics.  Pastor Bob Castro talks about the convergence of social media and entertainment offerings like the "13 Reasons Why" series have so changed the attitudes of many in regard to making the taking of one's life more acceptable.  But is it?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

Ruth Chou Simons, author of "This Moment Matters," talks about what she has learned about having a life full of grace that is meaningful.  It's not automatic.  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern and Northwestern Media (Faith Radio's parent organizations) shares the story of the time evanglist Billy Graham (UNW's 2nd president) and C.S. Lewis met and what Lewis thought of the meeting and of Graham.  It's a testament to the mission of using both academia and media to lead people to Jesus.     The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

With technology changing our worklife and how we make a living, Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Counseling addresses how we perceive yourselves and our identity.  What is our God-given identity of who we are in Christ, as opposed to out constructed identities of what we do?  Kathy Tuan-MacLean, co-author of "Moms on the Way," talks about several of the main issues moms struggle with, such as isolation and feeling unseen.  How does God in His Word help us face those issues?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen spends time collecting her thoughts on the story of Jason Arday who built his academic career and his worth on falsehoods.  The falsehoods came to light, destroying his career and life.  Did Jason know where a true identity is found? Do you?  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer highlights some of good news of missionaries released, but also others facing legal issues in other countries.  Plus, there have been several major earthquakes in South America and the Far East.  Amid the rubble, churches and missions organizations are engaged.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Melissa Miller, author of "But I Prayed for This," talks about how when God answers a sincere prayer you had, only to find that what you prayed for ushered in a hard season of life.  Did God fail you?  How do you walk through the unexpected with the yes?  Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence and Carmen continue to workshop his upcoming book about the shocking kindness of Jesus, this time looking at Jesus's kindness in the midst of our times of isolation, loneliness, and abandonment.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Politicial scientist Adam Carrington helps us thing about the recent assassinations of famous people and the legal cases against their accused assassins who have become celebrities in certain circles.  And as we look back at America 250, Adam also looks at how Alexander Hamilton viewed the differences between the US Revolution and the French Revolution.  Billy Hallowell of CBN News and Faith Wire talks about recent reports regarding the huge rise of persecution of Christians globally.  He also shares about a young Muslim-background believer of Jesus who is leading other former Muslims to reach the large Muslim population of Dearborn, Michigan.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

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