Mornings with Carmen

Carmen LaBerge reflects on the last several days since the assasination of Charlie Kirk.  There's a lot of talk about who we as Americans re as a nation. But who do we want to be as a nation?  Is there a possibility of a turning point?

Pastor Josh Moody of God Centered Life helps us look at the current situation we find ourselves in, and how as followers of Jesus we need to truly understand God's love and truth, and how we need to walk in that balance among those around us.  Jennifer Hayden Stokes, author of "The Pioneer's Way," talked about geodes, those things that look like an ordinary rock, but inside have beautiful crystals.  How do we evaluate if we are like that, showing God's glory on the inside?  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Pittsburgh Steelers' player chaplain Kent Chevalier talks about shepherding players in the high intensity world of the NFL, helping the players and their families know that they are not defined by who the world says they are, but who God says they are.  Carmen about how in light of the assasination of Charlie Kirk, over the weekend many young people went back to church, many for the first time.  She also addresses the need to speak the truth in love.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Guest host Thann Bennett and Plugged In's Adam Holz reflect on the fact that unlike the 9/11 attack 24 years ago, most learned of the death of Charlie Kirk, and the graphic video of his death, on social media.  How do you process?  How do you guard your heart and mind from graphic footage?  Pastor Joshua Butler, author of "God is On Your Side," reflects on many of the times you feel everything is against you.  How can you know that God is there for you?   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Guest host Thann Bennett talks with Dani Treweek, author of "Single Ever After," about that both marriage and singleness have a deeper significance, as signposts to a deeper reality we'll experience in God's coming kingdom.  Social media expert Chris Martin talks about how Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instragram, continues to let children have access it features that are damaging.  It's up to us as parents to disciple our children's online usage and protect them.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Has a generation reached a turning point?  Carmen Laberge took time this morning from her vacation to return to her show, and talked with guest host Thann Bennett about the shooting death of Charlie Kirk on September 10th. 

Guest host Thann Bennett talks with April Readlinger of Canavox, editor of "Courageous Conversations," about the challenge and need to engage others, especially college age persons, around God's natural law design for human sexuality.  Carmen LaBerge joins Thann briefly to help process the news of Charlie Kirks' assasination.  Plus, Colin Smith of Open the Bible talks about his tour to several US cities around his book "Fly Through the Bible."   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Guest host Thann Bennett talks with his friend Nina Schnmidgall of National Community Church, author of "Praying Circle Around Your Marriage," about during the hard times how faith helps to discern truth, risk for God, and to let go.  Plus, former NFL player Joshua Symonette, pastor of Hopeville Church and of A Fearless Life, talks about how we need each other in community to support, encourage, and challenge us.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Gabrielle Clowdus of Settled talks about how a diverse group of churches are showing love to the homeless by welcoming them to live in micro-homes on their church property and enfolding them into their families.  Denise Shick, author of "Out of Darkness and Into the Light," talks about her journey with a father who claimed to be a woman, and now realizes the emptiness of all this. She offers hope for families dealing with transgenderism and detransition.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson talks about how his organization and its networks of churches, businesses and non-profits are seeking to address the issue of human trafficking in their community.  Carmen LaBerge looks through various news headlines and seeks to equip you to apply the mind of Christ to the news and events you see.   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 false idea that China's president talks about where he hopes to extend his life by getting organs transplanted into him.  Also, how do you define "death?"  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and Northwestern Media, looks at modern college life and students:  they are different than in years past!   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Nick Pitts of The Briefing blog talks about the Catholic Church's canonizing of Carlo Acutis, who was a millennial influencer, as a saint.  He also addresses the President's hope of a Nobel Peace Prize, but also the renaming the Defense Department the Department of War.  Luke Moon of the Philos Project and Generation Zion talks about how in some parts of the US, religious accomodations for Muslims are turning into a militancy for Sharia Law.  He also addresses the topic of Zionism.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

After reading about an elderly man who enjoys writing people letters by hand, Carmen thinks about God's love letters in the Bible, focusing on Paul's letter to Philemon in the New Testament.  Pastor Patrick Miller, co-author of books like "Truth Over Tribe" and "Joyful Outsiders," talks about his new podcast "Not Just Sunday" and his desire to encourage followers of Jesus with live with a positive vision of Gospel living 24/7.      Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Where do you see truth rising?  Carmen spends some time reflecting on the new documentary "Truth Rising" that released over the weekend. She reflects on places she's seeing God's truth rising in the world today.  NFL chaplains George and Tondra Gregory of Journey for Life Now, authors of "The Marriage Game Plan," talk about their marriage and their plans for it.  The also talk about mentoring NFL players and their wives in theirs.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Thann Bennett, author of The Equipped Newsletter and host of The Equipped, challenges us from the book of Habbakuk that sometimes we might not understand, or even agree, with something God says. But He's not always asking you to understand, but to faithfully share the Word.  Daniel DeWitt of Theolatte and Scholar Leaders shares about Dr. Jean Musavuli, a Congolese Christian who, in the face of much persecution, continue to impact the DRC because of his commitment to Jesus, seeking justice, and praying for his country's transformation.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Media expert Adam Holz of Plugged In responds to recent psychological research that shows that being in church in-person has many more benefits for your wellbeing compared to just watching services virually.  He also reviews "Light of the World" and the new Focus on the Family documentary "Truth Rising." Kim Dolan Leto, author of "Fit God's Way," shares her fitness journey and what changed when she invited God into it.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge goes back to yesterday's conversation around familial estrangement.  Yes, we want reconciliation in many cases.  But do we know our need to be reconciled to God first?  Do we see our sins need cleansing? And sometimes, reconciliation is with others isn't always workable.  Phillis DeWitt, author of "I'm Still Standing," talks about the long list of pains and traumas she endured, and yet God has used those pain for her good and for others.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith of the Broken Regime blog addresses the talk by the President to deploy the National Guard to various cities struggling with crime.  Does he have the authority to?  How do we seek the wellbeing of our communities?  National Day of Prayer Taskforce's Kathy Branzell talks about praying about the budget wrangling in Washington and the Minneapolis school shootings.  Yes, we do need to pray!  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Billy English of Bible and Business and OnPath Coaching looks at the issue of debt, the exploitation of payday lenders, and also about what the Bible says about debt and debt forgiveness.  Vaneetha Risner addresses the hard topic of parental and familial estrangement.  Do you know why it happened to you?  How do you move forward?  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

CBN FaithWire's Billy Hallowell shares stories of faith in the news, including the story of a high school student who stood up for her right to express her faith in her assigned parking spot at school.  Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News updates us on the recovery efforts in Afghanistan after another earthquake, as well as the unrest in Indonesia, and increased persecution in India of Christians.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Gale Kragt, author of "The Heart of Healing," shares stories about God's healing power of the things that bind our hearts and minds.  She Reads Truth's Amanda Williams, co-editor of "The Bible is for You," talk about their new devotional study, but also share about the She Reads Truth community and it has helped those involved engage the Bible more beautifully.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

With all the talk of the US facing a constitutional crisis, political scientist Adam Carrington looks at the US Constitution, the built in tensions, and how that with our current problems can be navigated.  Would you dig through 18 tons of compost to find a missing ring.  Carmen shares a story of a man who did, and looks at God's quest to find you!  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Colby Barrett, producer of the documentary "A Faith Under Siege," shares about the long history of persecution of Ukrainian Christians at the hands of Russia.  Pastor Tom Bennardo, author of "Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church," outlines ideas to truly foster deep, enriching relationships with other at church.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us look at the life of Abraham and talks about how to foster the heart of a spiritual father.  Clarissa Moll, author of "Hope Comes to Stay," shares about the suddon loss of her first husband and the grief she and her children endured. She helps us understand the grieving process and how to she and her children found hope in the midst of the loss.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Along with sharing with us about his dream job, Plugged In's Adam Holz offers help for parents and grandparents in helping their kids be wise in their use of media.  This is outlined in the Plugged In book "Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family."  Craftman with Character's Dave Hataj, author of the upcoming book "The Craftman's Code," helps us look at our work as not just a matter of a paycheck, but an opportunity to bring meaning and leave a legacy.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

On this Friday before Labor Day, along with reflecting on elderberries Carmen thinks about resting from labors: not just our work, but from our striving before God.  Karen Swallow Prior, author of "You Have a Calling," talks about your vocation.  It's God-given, rooted in the true, the good, and the beautiful.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Philip Ryall, editor of "Dear Unity: Overdue Love Letters to Heal a Divided Church," talks about the movement to seek the unity that Jesus called us as His body to have.  Jay Payleitner, author of "A Grand Way to Love," offer Biblical guidance for grandparents for loving, supporting, and passing on an inheritance of wisdom.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here      

With more people turning to AI companions for emotional and spiritual relationships, Austin Gravley, social media manager for The Gospel Coalition, talks about the limited knowledge of AI and the Holy Spirit's overwhelming knowledge of and love for you.  Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano previews the upcoming NFL and CFB seasons and the faith story of many the players, coaches, and chaplains.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St. Paul, and Dr. Andrew Denton, president of Crown College, talk about their recent court victory in Minnesota upholding the right of the colleges to have high school students attending them as part of their state's Post-Secondary Educational Option to require the students sign their statement faith.  The talk about their humble, but firm, process of challenging that state's law.  Dave Harvey, author of "The Clay Pot Conspiracy," talks about God's seemingly crazy idea of working through us amid our frailty and weakness to transform the world.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson from Wilson County, TN (the home of Cracker Barrel), talks about that regardless of it's a business or a church/ministry, being in a close relationship with those you serve and knowing them well is essential.  Spoken word artist Hosanna Wong, author of the children's book "What God Says About You," seeks to help parents and their kids understand the names God calls us and invite us to live in that identity.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Tiffany Schatz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association helps us look at back to school and a good checklist for heading into the Fall months.  She also address concerns around vaccines, plus a look at the legal arguments in Colorado's Medical Assistance in Dying law being contested in court.  The American Bible Society's John Plake offers the latest insights for the 2025 State of the Bible Report, focusing on the importance of being engaged in an active faith community for your spiritual wellbeing.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement offers insights around the battle over congressional maps in Texas and California, as well as responds to the idea of bringing maternal instinct into AI's programming.  Luke Moon of the Philos Project and Generation Zion talks about his excitement for the current college generation in may areas, but also his concern about the high levels of antisemitism among them.  He also updates us on matters in the Middle East.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Psychologist Dr. Linda Mintle, author of "We Need to Talk," addresses our unwillingness to actually talk about issues that affecting our interpersonal relationships.  What are ways to talk about the hard stuff? Biochemist Dr. Sy Garte, author of "Beyond Evolution," points out new research that is starting to get non-Christian scientist see the hand of God in the creation of life and human consciousness.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

With helping her mom and step-dad move and all those moving this season, Carmen LaBerge reflects on the place Jesus is preparing for us in our Father's house.  Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," talk about a situation where a judge misread a verdict, forgetting the word "not" in not guilty.  Some of the most important words are short. They also talk about some of the big words around politics and how we as Christians are to faithfully engage for the flourishing of our communities.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Little kids can have big feelings and don't know what to do with them.  Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how we adults can help them channel and process those feelings well.  World Relief's Chelsea Sobolik addresses the recent heighten effort to deport unauthorized immigrants and how that might threaten religious workers who are foreign-born.  She highlights a congressional bill to protect such workers.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newletter and radio show reflects on the seemingly contradictory commands in the Bible to "go and make disciples" and to "wait upon the Lord."  What is the wisdom of doing each at the right time?  He also looks are border disputes around the world and here in the U.S.  Social media expert Chris Martin talks about the bitter-sweet moment in his life as his oldest daughter started kindergarten.  He also reflects on church closings and how the internet and social media might be affecting this.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

After acing a pop quiz that all teachers in Oklahoma public school teachers need to pass, Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about well-intentioned, but badly reasoned legislation that would declare that things in nature have human rights.  Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," talks about how when we contend for our faith, we need to be loving with our words and action, not unduly contentious.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

David Schmus, president of Christian Educators, talks about supporting Christian teachers in public schools and how the the shift in political and cutlural winds are impacting our schools.  Carmen LaBerge reflects on the recent statement by President Trump recently about hoping if he can broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, he will earn heaven.  Can good works earn you heaven?  If so, who's works?  Carmen also brings to our attention the increased persecution by Egypt of the world's oldest Christian monastery.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bill English of Bible and Business and OnPath Coaching responds to a question from a listener about a coworker at a real estate office who refuses to serve clients who voted a certain way in the 2024 election.  Is he right?  How should the firm respond?  Counselor Debra Fileta, host of Talk to Me on Faith Radio and author of "Soul Care," offers hope for those who feel their emotional and spiritual tanks are almost empty.  How do you refill? Many spiritual practices are really quite physical.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge responds to an article in The Atlantic that outlines how Canada's policy of Medical Assistance in Dying policy has led to the celebration of dying, transforming their culture in grotesque ways.  Dr. Kevin Brown, president of Asbury University, looks at our quest for virtues and rights and how they need to be rooted into something deeper than our preferences, an ideology, or utilitarian maxim.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Pastor Shane Pruitt, author of the study "Not My Jesus," helps us see Jesus as revealed in the Bible more clearly, so that we can see many of idol forms of Jesus that the culture or even we mistakenly believe.  Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," examines why we often neglect the supernatural in our lives.  He invites us to live and pray expectantly.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with a quick look at the summit at the White House between President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and European leaders, political scientist Adam Carrington helps us reflect on the coming 250 anniversary of our country's founding, looking at a court case that helps bring freedom of speech into focus, plus the event 250 years ago that likely made the Revolutionary War a reality.  CBN News / FaithWire's Billy Hallowell shares stories of God showing up in the entertainment world in people like Forrest Frank, Jimmy Stewart, and Elvis Presley.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Coach and consultant Gregory Campbell of GCJ Enterprises talks about developing our emotional intelligence so we can respond in healthy ways to what we feel, instead of being held captive to them.  Carmen Laberge dips into the Monday Mailbag and responds to questions around baptism.  Should I be baptized?  If I was baptized as a baby, is it ok to be baptized as an adult?  What are the deeper principles?  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Global security expert Elizabeth Newmann addresses the situation between Russia and Ukraine, and the active negotiations headed up by the Trump Administration.  She also talks about how fraudsters are using AI-generated video features celebrities in order to defraud you. She talks about how you can help reduce it.  Jennifer Hayden Stokes, author of "The Pioneer's Way," looks at the pioneering leadership of Joseph in the Old Testament.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here