Mornings with Carmen

EEM's Dirk Smith, author of "The Impossible Dream," shares about the dream getting God's Word into everyone's hands, and he shares accounts of how God's Word transforms lives of those who read it.   John Plake of the American Bible Society gives a summary of the State of the Bible 2025 report, and tells us what to look foward to in the 2026 study.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Before January 6th was day of political infamy, it was, and is, a Christian holiday.  Political scientist and chaplain Adam Carrington helps us remember the celebration of Epiphany.  Also, as we are the year of the USA's 250th birthday, Adam helps us see the importance of the Declaration of Independence.  Carmen LaBerge reflects on an article she saw where futurists expect a lot of dystopian things in 2026.  How do you see the future?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

Security analyst Elizabeth Neummann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," addresses the capture of Venuzuela's president Maduro by US forces, what are the benefits and also the pitfalls from a Christian standpoint.  She also addresses the thwarted New Years attack in North Carolina by an 18-year old who is accused of being radicalized by ISIS.  Michel-Yves Bollere, co-author of "God, The Science, The Evidence," talks about how science points to a creator God, and talks about the link between faith and science.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us ask ourselves questions like:  how does God want to grow me in this new year? What am I really seeking first?  What disciplines do we need to focus on?   Then, Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag, answering if she's chosen a 2026 word for the year (Carmen's word last year was "small.")  She also talks about the principles of good Christians dialogue on this National Day of Dialogue.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Renewal in 2026 takes more than just good intentions and will-power! In this best-of show, Valorie Burton, author of "Rules of Resilience," talks about laying certain foundational skills and attitudes that build resilience in your life. 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. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we love well?  Our country?  Those sitting next to us at church who are hurting?  In this best-of show, Cultural analyst Daniel Darling, author of "In Defense of Christian Patriotism," offers a balance to what it means to be a faithful member of God's Kingdom while also loving the country God has placed you well.  Shaunti Feldhahn, author of "When Hurting People Come to Church," talks about how pastors and, yes, you can be a loving, faithful, healing presence in their lives.  Further help can be found at The Church Cares.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this New Year's Day best-of show,  let's looks at forgiveness.  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. 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. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this New Year's Day best-of show,  Embodied Faith's Geoff Holsclaw, co-author with his wife Cyd of "Landscapes of the Soul," looks at the science around attachment and how it really points us to God's design for us.  He offers ideas for applying God's word and this science to our relationship with Him and others.  Jessica Smartt, author of "Come On Home," talks about how to cultivate a family environment that makes it so that you family loves to be together, especially as adults.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this New Year's Eve best-of show, The Gospel Coalition's Collin Hansen looks back at 2025 and talks about the top 10 theological news stories of 2025.  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.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this New Year's Eve best-of show, Social media expert Chris Martin, author of "The Wolf in our Pockets," helps us look back at what's been happening in 2025 in social media and it's impact on our lives.  He also looks at what might be on the horizon in 2026. Austin Gravley of Digital Babylon and the What Would Jesus Tech podcast looks at how Artificial Intelligence has changed and changed us in 2025, plus looks at what we might expect in 2026 on the digital front.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this Christmas season best-of show, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, author of "Believe," talks about the converging evidences for the existence of God, and why it should be obvious to believe in Him in spite of your personal objections. Time of Grace's Mike Novotny, author of "How to Talk Taboo," encourages us to be brave both in confessing our sins and confronting others in their sin with a eye toward God's grace and redemption. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this Christmas season best-of show, Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," examines why we often neglect the supernatural in our lives.  He invites us to live and pray expectantly. Peter Ostapko of Kinsmen talks about the "Kinsmen Journal," as well as helping foster communities for men who are seeking to center their identity in Christ. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this Christmas season best-of show, Pastor Glenn Packiam, author of " What's a Christian Anyway?" helps us draw closer to the core teachings of the Bible and Christianity to help us find our way back to unity.  The Gospel Coalition's Trevin Wax, author of "The Gospel Way Catechism," shares about the false notion of freedom the world proclaims versus the kind of freedom Jesus offers. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this Christmas season best-of show,  Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," addresses how the idol of materialism darkens our hearts and leads to so many emotional and spiritual problems.  How do you find freedom? Desiring God's David Mathis, author of "A Little Theology of Exercise," offers ideas for stewarding our physical bodies to serve our souls, honor God, and bless others. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this Christmas season best-of show, Mark Gerson, author of "God Was Right," looks at truth scientists have discovered around human behavior and psychology only to see it agrees with what the Bible says.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this Christmas season best-of show, Pastor Louis Rosenthal of The McKinney First Baptist Church shares how God lead his church to help provide affordable housing in his community.  Ian Duguid, author of "Turning the World Upside Down," looks at the Book of Acts 1 - 8, and shows that the living and risen Jesus works through His followers to turn the world upside down...or maybe right side up. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen helps you celebrate Christmas as she does with her grandkids:  by sharing the stories of the faithful donkey Digaknow and the other animals who witnessed the birth of Jesus.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

If you're feeling alone or disconnected this Christmas Day?  Robert J. Morgan, author of "God Has Not Forgotten You," joins Carmen to reflect on the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth to remind you that God remembers and sees you! The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

On this Christmas Eve, Carmen is joined by members of the Faith Media team sharing Christmas memories, favorite Christmas stories, and the hope of Jesus this season.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

On this Christmas Eve, Carmen is joined by members of the Faith Media team sharing Christmas memories, favorite Christmas stories, and the hope of Jesus this season.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Jim Morgan of Meet the Need tells his story of wanting to serve through his church, but how much of what was available didn't pair with his abilities and passions.  He talks about the platform Meet the Need, that helps churches to mobilize congregants to impact their communities in both practical and spiritually beneficial ways.  Dietician Rebecca Corwin, author of "Rise and Eat," talks about Christmas feasting and seeing God in and through the foods we share together.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As we get ready to celebrate the birth of King Jesus and also next year's 250th birthday of the United States, political scientist Adam Carrington helps us look the powers of this world and how Christ does rule now and how He will complete His rule.  CBN Faithwire's Billy Hallowell talks about what happened at AMFEST, plus how miracles are happening today.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Moonshot Group's Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," summarizes a recent Moonshoot report on the evolution of digital hate.  Plus, with 2026 the U.S.'s 250th anniversary as a nation, Elizabeth looks back at the historic challenges to our nation's security.  Christina Hannan of the Praying Through Scripture podcast shares about what this Christmas season is like after loosing a second child to a genetic disorder.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here Extra notes: Carmen's Christmas Conversation Tool - https://carmenlaberge.com/christmas-conversations/

Lionshare's Dave Buehring reflects on the birth of Jesus and the place of Joseph as the adopted dad of Jesus, and about how our earthly fathering is meant to reflect the greater love of our Heavenly Father.  Carmen LaBerge opens up the Monday Mailbag to answer questions around the Christmas holiday.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Along with reviews of "Kevin Costner Presents The First Christmas," and the new SpongeBob and Avatar movies, Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the death of famed director Rob Reiner. He also draws attention to Skinni Tok, social media influencers who have an unhealth focus on skinniness and anorexia.  Apologist Rob Phillips, author of "Jesus Before Bethlehem," talks about the activity of Jesus in the Old Testament in creation, in the lives of those in the Old Testament.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," looks at the truth expessed in the Apostle's Creed about the Son, the second person of the Trinity, came to Earth as a human in the person of Jesus.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt, of the Theolatte blog and with Scholar Leaders, shares about the story behind the "The Carol of the Bells," a beloved Ukrainian Christmas carol.  He also looks at C.S. Lewis' decription of Jesus birth as "The Great Invasion."  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

RaShan Frost from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention talks about their recent statement of principles for use of AI, calling for the wise application of AI technology based on the theological principle of humans being made it the image of God.  The Gospel Coalition's Collin Hansen looks back at 2025 and talks about the top 10 theological news stories of 2025.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all 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 looks at how Artificial Intelligence has changed and changed us in 2025, plus looks at what we might expect in 2026 on the digital front.  Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano celebrates the faith of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, as well as looks at how the faith of NFL players Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parson who are dealing with season-ending injuries.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching responds to an article talking of retiring business leader Warren Buffett, calling him a "Zen master."  Is this largely secular person really a religious leader?  Why the use of this language?   He also talks about ethical decision-making.  American Bible Society's John Plake helps us dig more into the State of the Bible Report 2025, looking at the issue of trust in the Bible and in people and institutions.  He also addresses how Bible engagement impacts generosity.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Pastor Daryl Crouch, executive director of Everyone's Wilson, joins Carmen in looking at the Christmas story.  What in it do we often miss?  What did Mary really know? And as we wind down 2025, Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer helps us see what fellow Jesus-followers in places like China, India, and Sudan are enduring and doing for the sake of Jesus.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

With Illinois becoming the 12th state to legalize medically assisted suicide, Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Bret Nick addresses the growing movement, how it consistently degenerates to who is allowed to seek such suicide, and it's effect on the rest of culture.  He also addresses the recently started and problematic Pathways study in the UK testing the effects of puberty blockers on kids who are gender dysphoric.  Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus" and "The Jesus-Centered Daily" devotional, talks about the ways we often "edit" the Christmas story, obscuring the really hope of Jesus coming. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Nick Pitts of The Briefing newsletter offer analysis around the Brown University shooting and the hunt for the shooter and the push by the President to cut restrictions on marijuana.  Nick also looked at the the top 10 life decisions that stress us.  Luke Moon of Generation Zion and The Philos Project addresses the global rise of antisemitic attacks and threats, and the need to stand with our Jewish friends.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Dr. Linda Mintle, host of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show, offers some ideas for managing stress and relational issues better as we head into the Christmas hurry.  Simple boundaries can bring a lot of relief!  Susie Larson, host of Susie Larson Live on Faith Radio, talks about the power of thinking God's thoughts, how it can affect your brain and your life.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What does it mean to #PrayTheNews?  Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday mailbag to answer that question and how it applies to what's in the news today.  Then, she addresses a question from a listener how to maintain a relationship with someone they disagree with deeply.  Carmen offers some helpful principles and guardrails.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Adam Holz responds to a recent NYT article where a writer is struck by the amount of Bible "inspired" and other spiritual content being put out.  Does that mean Hollywood is getting more Christian??   Robert Dayton, author of "100XLife: A Daily Practice," shares his story of brokeness and addiction. But when he focused on the words of Jesus and God's Word, he talked about how it helped him changed the way think, aka "repentance," and how he lived.  He invites you into this journey.  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 on Faith Radio talks about the "reticular activating system" in our brains, how God put in our brains to put things into certain categories.  We can train it to see God and His goodness and truth.  Social media expert Chris Martin, author of "The Wolf in our Pockets," helps us look back at what's been happening in 2025 in social media and it's impact on our lives.  He also looks at what might be on the horizon in 2026.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bible teacher Carol McLeod helps us reflect on the promise in the name Emmanuel, God come in the flesh and with us!  Jesus was with us physically.  Now He is with us continually!  Tim Wildsmith, author of "The Daily Scripture Guidebook," offers practical help you and others get into God's Word consistently and more directly.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith from Cedarville University talks about how the perks of being in a position of power can corrupt so that people give up their commitments, including to truth.  Dawn Cadesessus, author of "Trailer Park CEO," shares about growing up impoverished in a trailer park.  Even how she left the trailer park, it took a long time for the trailer park mentality to get out of her.  She shares how she developed leadership principles that led her to be a CEO of a large real estate company.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all 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 Northwestern Media, responds to the findings in Jonathan Haidt's book "The Anxious Generation" and his recent post where he ask ChatGPT how if it were the Devil, how it would destroy the next generation.  As a leader at a Christian university, he sees both signs of what Haidt is talking about and hope for the next generation going against the tide.   Psychologist Debra Fileta talks about God's empowering by Holy Spirit of YOU to encourage and be a part of others healing.  She also seeks to empower you to put your cellphone in the proper place in your life through the 21-Day Technoference Challenge.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge contrasts two new items.  The first is an AARP report on the rising problem of loneliness.  The second story is about a trio of young adults in the small village of Sackets Harbor, NY who are key volunteer members of the communities EMS, often helping the elderly.  How can you meet the needs of those around you?  Pastor Sam Jones, a member of Equipping the Persecuted and Truth Nigeria, talks about the massive underreporting of the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and how we can help pray and raise awarness of the carnage.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Counselor Gale Kragt, author of "God Moments II," shares about people who experienced encounters with God in various ways.  Are you keeping a look out for those moments in your life? Pastor Nate Pickowicz, author of "Overcoming the Darkness," talks about many faithful people in the Bible and in history who dealt with depression.  He also talks about how God helped them overcome.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Adam Carrington addresses the issue of religiously-based charter schools, a split Supreme Court decision around them, and how states are responding.  He also looks at the recent SCOTUS case Trump v. Slaughter, where a fired agent of an independent board was fired.  Does the President have that right?  CBN Faithwire's Billy Hallowell talks about the lack of coverage of the violence against Christians in Nigeria, as well as the view of many college students view words as violence, especially after the Charlie Kirk assasination.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring talks about how we can help introduce, even re-introduce, people to Jesus during the Christmas season.  Then, Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday Mailbag to address the headlines around the social service scandal in Minnesota and the case before the US Supreme Court around birthright citizenship.  How do we apply God's word to them?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Security expert Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," talks about the attacks on drug boats near Venuzuela.  How protocols are appropriate, especially from a Biblical standpoint?  Pastor Patrick Miller, co-host of the Not Just Sunday podcast, responds to portions of Jonathan Haidt's article where he asked ChatGPT how the Devil could destroy the next generation.  In particular, how eroded real relationships leads to many other issues.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here