Mornings with Carmen

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  

Along with responding to news of radioactive wasp nests in South Carolina, Plugged In's Adam Holz offers helpful ideas for breaking the grip our smart phones can have on us and our lives.  Then, just me and Jesus?  Jim Putman, author of "The Power of Together," talks about how we really need relationships to grow in our faith.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Along with her Friday Farm Report (peaches!!) and talking about the talk around Alaska today, Carmen reflects on the story of Chinese pastor David Lin, his persecution, but also God's sovereign hand in his life.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt of Theolatte and Scholar Leaders offers encourage to parents and students as we head into another school year using the Spanish word "adios," which really means "go with God."  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

As we send our kids back to school and college, Bible teacher Carol McLeod challenges us to think about our continued learning.  Take a class in a different language! Learn a new skill!  But most importantly, continue learning from God as revealed His Word.  Let it continue to transform you! Paul Hoffman, author of "AI Shepherds and Electric Sheep," helps us see where artificial intelligence can impact our lives, including in church.  If the goal is our flourishing, that is to be more Christ-like, there are ways AI can help us do research and organization, but it can't give us a shortcut to that truly Christ-like life.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Austin Gravley of The Gospel Coalition and Digital Babylon talks about the quickly evolving world of artificial intelligence, including the recent launch of ChatGPT5.  Is it really getting close to consciousness?  Beyond that, how do we help our children understand AI's usefullness without using it as a cheat.  Carmen LaBerge talks about tomorrow's meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin.  Will it lead to peace?  What should we expect?  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Dave Wiedis of Serving Leaders and author of "The Spiritually Healthy Leader" addresses the ways leaders (or really anyone) are sabatoged by their ruling passion, the importance of repentance, and seeing God in your life story.  Is a Chistian college a ministry or business?  Or is that a false dichotomy?  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern-St Paul and Northwestern Media, addresses the importance of a clear mission of ministry and a business plan to make it possible.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch talks about the 10 ways we lose the world because of our lack of unity as believers.  Yes, doctrine is important, but many issues that divide are not doctrinal, but more a matter of pride and preferences. Joel Penton of LifeWise Academy talks about the growing movement to offer Biblical education to public school students off school property, but during school hours.  He also addresses the legal challenges.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Bret Nicks offers perspective on the recent cancelling of the development of some mRNA vaccines, as well as the recent birth of a child from 30 yr old frozen embryo.  He also talks about the issues of the ultra-processed foods we eat, which can increase the risk of numerous physical and mental health problems.  Josh Spinks of e3 Partners and I Am Second, author of "Made to Multiply," helps you to see God's work in your life, and then share that story with others to draw them to Jesus.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Looking beyond the furor of the President taking over the DC Metro police, Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement addresses the crime situation in the nation's capital, the call to honor authorities, and how crime goes against the peace of the community.  Gen-Zion's Luke Moon addresses the move by Israel to occupy Gaza as a response to both the humanitarian crisis and international pressures.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Convoy of Hope's Ethan Forhetz brings us an update regarding the tragic 4th of July flooding in Texas and the work of relief organizations like Convoy of Hope are doing to help those affected.  He also addresses the growing problem food insecurity, both here and around the world.  Dr. Alemu Beeftu, author of "Divine Dialogue," shows how the questions God asks us are a way that God initiates us into a closer relationship with Him and our restoration.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen opens the Monday mailbag to talks about a recent press conference where former NFL great and college football coach Deion Sanders opens up about his battle with cancer, and why he never asked "God, why me?"  Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," addresses the debate around how far religious institutions, like Christian colleges, can be restrict who they hire or not hire, even if the positions are not directly ones that offer theological or devotional teaching.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Along with reviews of "Freaker Friday" and "Sketch," Adam Holz of Plugged In addresses the positive and negatives to the genre of AI-generated Bible Bloggers, as well as Showrunner, an AI-powered platform that allows you to create animated shows.  But what about using AI well to share the Gospel?  Max Bard of Pray.com show how their platform is doing just that!  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Ruthann Fowler Melzer, Carmen's mom, joins Carmen to talk about the people through the years who saw things in her that she didn't and helped her to become more than she would have been otherwise.  Social media expert Chris Martin, author of "The Wolf in Their Pocket," talks about people behind a new app called Quittr that seeks to help young men kid the porn habit.  He also addresses the rise of AI friends and the concerns they raise, especially for young people.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Pamela Pyle, author of "Anticipating Heaven," shares about "Baby Grace," a child who was born with a rare and agressive form of cancer.  How do you navigate or help others navigate such loss? Counselor Michelle Nietert, author of "Strong and Secure," offer encouragement for young girls and women to know and rest in the father love of God.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political science Mark Caleb Smith helps us look at the speech by MN State Senator John Hoffman, who was shot several times by a gunman who also killed another MN state senator.  He addressed the creeping erosion of public trust and the need for a new commitment to civil discourse.  Kathy Branzell of the National Day of Prayer Taskforce helps us prepare for the new school year, calling to prayer, and to to be part of supporting our students and educators in ways that point to and honor God.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Bill English of OnPath Coaching and Bible and Business talks about leadership, be it business or ministry, and how integrity and character is are key for flourishing of an organization and those it employs.  Mark Gerson, author of "God Was Right: how Modern Social Science Proves the Torah True," looks at the issue of our relationships.  He shows how relationships, especially marriage, is described and prescribe in the first five books of the Bible (The Torah).  Mark shows how modern social science research shows God was right about relational flourishing.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

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.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer addresses the situation in Haiti and the kidnapping of a missionary and others from an orphanage.  She also highlights the situation in the DRC, Pakistan, and India.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

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.  Allie Marie Smith of Wonderfuly Made and author of "Social Media Reset" offers helpful ideas and hope for us, and especially teen girls, on how not to get caught up in the circus on social media and missing out on life and God's grace.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Adam Carrington talks about why a heart of civility is important for our republic's survival and thriving.  He also address the brokenness of Congress, especially since legislators have tended to be performative, instead of deliberative.  Billy Hallowell of CBN's Faith Wire shares stories of faith and God in the news, including how popular Christian musician Ben Fuller, who has a background in drugs and crime, now visits prisons to share the Gospel.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," addresses from a security standpoint what can be done in light of the attack of a man in Manhattan, as well a the recent assault on a woman in New York City where people pulled out phones to video, but not call the police.  Pastor Louis Rosenthal of The McKinney First Baptist Church shares how God lead his church to help provide affordable housing in his community.     Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Dave Buehring of Lionshare joins us again to share more of the 15 points of wisdom that he shared with those attending the recent Lionshare Leadership Games.  Carmen talked about some interesting videos that dropped over the weekend.  Videos are powerful. Are we applying the mind of Christ to them, or are we letting them sway us away from Jesus' ways? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Adam Holz of Plugged In shares why most issues are more complicated than what's in the headlines, emphasizing the need to get past the emotion to get to the substance of an issue and how to avoid guilt when it comes to pursuing less screen time. Ryan Mitchell, producing this week, joins Carmen to talk about the standard, sacrifices, and consistency that mark those who leave impactful legacies to their loved ones. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen shares her Friday farm report, reacts to the recent brawl that took place in Cincinnati, and how we can apply Ronald Reagan's thoughts from decades ago to this story. Apologist Daniel DeWitt of Scholar Leaders talks about the evidence of philosophy's influence on modern thinking that we see in the new "Fantastic Four" movie and why he does not describe himself as a fundamentalist. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lisa Whittle, author of "Body and Soul," shares about the need to address all levels of life and seeing ourselves in our full personhood, by looking to Scripture. Peter Ostapko of The Kinsmen Journal unpacks why when we're apart of something bigger than ourselves, we find the belonging that we so desperately need and the drive to be sacrificial in our Godly ambition. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

True Charity's James Whitford, author of "The Crisis of Dependency," unpacks the idea of people coming together to bring about social capital and why the reality of poverty always points back to broken relationships. Glenna Marshall, author of "Known and Loved," shares about resting in the fact that God is trustworthy and faithful, in all things. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Pastor Ramon Pastrano of Third Sphere unpacks the different levels of listening and entering into difficult conversations with humility and curiosity. Vonna Laue, author of "Glad I Didn't Know," shares why we experience the most growth in the midst of trying seasons. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson, a countywide organization of churches, business, and non-profits in Wilson County, TN, outlines how funerals point to God's sufficient grace and why everything rises and falls on leadership. Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano talks about the example Tim Tebow set during his playing days and Scottie Scheffler pointing to Jesus once again, in the midst of winning The Open. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Bret Nicks of the Christian Medical and Dental Association talks about the significance of choosing to be an organ donor and the ethical realities behind three person babies. 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. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Nick Pitts, editor of The Briefing, shares about the why behind fewer babies being born in the U.S. and shining God's light in the midst of a tough situation. Luke Moon of The Philos Project and Generation Zion talks about the layers behind recognizing the statehood of Palestine and how food aid is being delivered to Gazans. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Psychologist Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show unpacks how we deal with grief and the impact Kay Arthur had on her life. Sam Storms, author of "Understanding Prayer," outlines the practice of seeking God Himself through prayer, over things in return and what happens when we don't pray. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen talks about the things that tend to define our relationships with those closest to us and the fruit that comes from redefining our relationship with Jesus. Political scientist Daniel Bennett shares about how we view the rise of the so called "negative world" and the increasingly larger group that's pulling away from the traditions tied with religion. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Adam Holz of Plugged In and Carmen have a roaming conversation around media news, including Justin Beiber's new album, how porn harms youth, using phones to distract from stress (or maybe escape reality), plus how recent celebrity deaths affect us.  Carmen then looks at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, seeking rip back all the posturing of both sides and apply God's mind and heart to the situation.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show talks about how if we want to subscribe more to God and His ways, we need to UNSUBSCRIBE (a dangerous word in this online feed world) to a lot that grabs our attention.  He also talks about champion golfer Scotty Scheffler and his focus on God for fulfillment.  CBN Faithwire's Billy Hallowell recounts how God has been showing up in the news around us, include the heroism of Dick Eastland, the operator of Camp Mystic who gave his life to save others in the recent Texas flooding.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Sandra Peoples, author of "Accessible Church," offers some Gospel-centered ideas for helping your church be more supportive and welcoming of families with special needs members.  Journalist Mindy Belz updates us on the plight of Afghans who fled their home country when the US military pulled out in 2021, and now are not welcome in other countries, including now the US. Mindy also updates us on the status of PEPFAR. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith helps us look at the many of the swirling accusations around Jeffrey Epstein and Russian influence in US elections, plus words such as "treason" are free thrown around.  How do you think well as a Christian beyond the distractions?  Writer Jerry Jenkins, father of Dallas Jenkins, talks about fathering, plus shares what it's like watching his son as he directs the miniseries "The Chosen."  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Dirk Smith of EEM talks about their work to get Bibles into the hands of people, including Muslims.  The main reason Muslims come to Jesus is because they actually read God's Word.  American Bible Society's John Plake offers some new insights from this year's State of the Bible Report engaging God's Word and letting it shape you had a strong correlation to emotional wellbeing.    Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

The Gospel Coalition's social media manager, Austin Gravley,  reads us in a report about the pervasive trend of teens are seeking friendship, counseling, and support through AI chatbots.  What are the concerns?  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer outlines the increased persecution of Christians in some states in India, as well as concerns in Afghanistan, Indonesia, and Gaza.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

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.  Ret. Major General Jack Briggs, who also serves with the Springs Rescue Misson in Colorado Springs, talks about homelessness and what can be a truly healing, Gospel response.  He writes about it in "Meeting Homelessness with Hope."   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with looking at the legal and political issues around obsession with Jeffrey Epstein, political scientist Adam Carrington looks at the Christian faith of American founder Alexander Hamilton who died this month in 1804.  Actor Max McLean of the Fellowship for Performing Arts talks about bringing C.S. Lewis' "The Screwtape Letters" to the stage.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Security expert Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," reflects on a recent article predicting the US breaking apart. She looks at some of the spiritual issues underneath the problems we have, and the agency we have a Christians to bring healing.  Jennifer Hayden Stokes, author of "The Pioneer's Way," talks about people who have been pioneers in life, business, and culture.  She highlights the challenges, resistance, and pains they endured, and by God's strength staying focused and principled.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Lionshare's Dave Buehring offers insights from his book "The Great Opportunity" about how we are called to reflect Jesus and disciple people in God's Kingdom ways where God has you in the marketplace and in your city.  Carmen Laberge talks about UK MP Danny Kruger speaking to an empty chamber of the House of Commons lamenting the brokeness of his country, the decisions made by Parliament, and the need for a Christian renewal in his country.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the spiritual undertones in the new Smurf movie.  Plus how in light of the controversy around the platforming of a gay couple in the new Chip and Joanna Gaines TV series, Adam address how using sexuality as the core of a person's identity really is putting too much weight that part of our lives to myopically build your identity upon.  Cristina Baker, social media influencer and author of "A Minute of Hope," shares her personal story of brokenness and God's redeeming and restoring love for her.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with the Friday farm report, Carmen looks are a variety of headlines and see to ask you how you're thinking about them.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt of Scholar Leaders asks "is Jesus 'The Man' of Psalm 1," as well as helping us put many of our theological disputes into perspective.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here