Podcast appearances and mentions of carmen laberge

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  

Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday mailbag, answering a listener who says they feel they may be on the wrong path and wants to know how they can know if they are on the right path of Jesus?  She also responds to a listener who texted "I'm not worth being helped."  How would you answer? Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," addresses the issue around legislators who have been missing from their seat in Congress, and not being forthcoming about their health.  Where's the line between privacy and transparency?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Adam Holz addresses a comment by director Eli Roth and how him seeing a violent movie at age 8 had impacted his life.  He also takes us on the radar of what's impacting us lately in media, including the rise of cigfluencers, social media influencers who are smoking.  Carmen then looks are recent news about wildfires in Washington and Oregon, as well as the decision by Conneticut Children's Medical Center to end gender-mutilating treatments.  How do you undo past mistakes?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge spends time looking at news headlines, such as the crash on the moon of some space junk.  Plus, she talks about elective classes being offered in some Connecticut schools that teach Islamic culture.  Mary Ann McMillan, author of "Bridging Resilience," addresses what it's like for many foster children and adoptees face:  the trauma and feeling of detactment they experienced.  Just being adopted or growing up doesn't heal the trauma.  How do they, and we, get to the place of resilient healing?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

How do you know if you're finishing well or not?  Lionshare's Dave Buehring finishes of conversations with Carmen around "Your Season, Your Calling" and offers a list of six characteristics for those who finish the lives and mission well.  Carmen then talks about being part of a dedication ceremony of a new church sanctuary.  What are we building?  Why are we building?  Do we have the vision of you're building toward and for?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen shares a Friday farm report and why the failure to parent well is often a big part of the story yet not everything, because children need multiple influences on their lives. Joel Penton of LifeWise Academy provides an update on the growing number of public schools they will be present in this coming school year and shares about the film that tells the story of putting Bible teaching back into schools. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen talks about how Paul encouraged fellow believers to apply the mind of Christ, as we see specifically in Philippians and how to react to the work of Kathryn Krick, a self-proclaimed "apostle." Writer and anti-human trafficking activist Christine Caine, author of "The Faith to Flourish," shares why God's pruning is painful at times, but always transformative as well. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Adam Holz joins to shine a light on the world of entertainment while giving families the essential tools they need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which they live. From movies to celebrity weight loss, Adam shares biblical answers on how to faithfully approach these topics with your family. Carmen LaBerge closes the show with a conversation on how the Gospel message is being shrunk. Hear her share how Christianity is being reduced and how we desperately need a recovered vision of the Gospel.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge opens the show with a conversation about recent wars and the battles we face in our lives every day. As war rages in our world, pay attention to your personal war front. Guard your heart and mind and allow God to fight your battles. Alfonso Espinosa also joins to talk about the everlasting life you have in Christ. He dives deep into how, as people of God, the new heaven and earth will be somewhere we want to be and have immeasurable joy.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring concludes a series of conversations with Carmen around your seasons in life and the calling.  Today they talk about what it means to finish well, and not to let your weaknesses and hidden struggles derail you.  Then, Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a couple of questions, including a question regarding Charlie Kirk.  Carmen talks about meeting him many years ago when he was young.  She talks about how the Holy Spirit grew him in wisdom and humility.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge talks about her daughter her car key, the mad search for it, and the joy of it's finding.  This got them both thinking about Jesus' parable of the widow and the lost coin.  And speaking of coins, does the announcement of a new golden $1 coin bring another teaching of Jesus to mind? Apologist Daniel DeWitt of Scholar Leaders talks about the C.S. Lewis' vision of Mere Christianity.  Is it dying?  Plus, if you were to boil down the human population down to 100 people, what would we look like?  How would you reach them? The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen starts today by looking at the the news over the weekend of the unexpected passing of SC Senator Linsday Graham.  She also looks at a Christianity Today interview with former senator Ben Sasse and his pending death, and how both point us to a the hope of the resurrection.   Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," talks about how passages from the Bible, in particular Matt. 25, are used by politicians from both major parties to attack the views of the other side.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Plugged In's Adam Holz takes us on the radar to talk about trends effecting our kids, including the insult of calling someone an NPC, a nerdy way of saying a person doesn't matter.  He also talks about the the theology behind "Avatar: the Last Airbender."  Then, Carmen winds down the week with her Friday Farm Report (so much zucchini!!), plus looks at news headlines, including what we can learn from the failed candidacy of Maine's Graham Platner.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buerhing continues to talk about your calling at you various stages of life.  This time focusing on when you're in your 70's and 80's:  The Sage Stage.  In this part of life, you're shaping and pouring your wisdom into those who are younger, handing them the reins.  Then, Carmen wishes you a happy new year.  Ok, for Faith Radio, we started our new fiscal year.  Our nation just celebrated 250th, so we're now in our 251 year.  Times change.  Are we being faithful to the Lord in the times we live in?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about Netflix's Playground, a platform of video games aimed at little children.  Is it problematic? And if so, how?  Plus, how does your lived faith impact your kids faith formation?  Plus, our literacy rates are dropping, partly due to our skimming of digital data instead of deeply reflecting on what your read. Then, as we wind down the week, Carmen looks some different news items including a new, limited edition ice cream flavor available in Israel called "Milk and Honey."  Plus, is wearable wellness an invasion of privacy?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

As we are approaching the USA's 250th birthday, Carmen reflects on some of Bible verses that impacted the Founding Fathers and the people living in the fledgling United States.  She borrowed from Robert Morgan's book "100 Bible Verses That Made America."  Cru City Global's Josh Irby, host of the Mission Shift podcast and author of "The Barnabas Factor," talks about the how Christians from various national, language, and cultural backgrounds are now reaching everwhere together.  Are you willing to humbly make the shift in your life? The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

On this special Faith Radio Day of Prayer and Praise edition of The Reconnect, Carmen helps us look at the headlines that frustrate us and the situations in our lives that make us want to give up.  In the midst all those things, we can turn to our great and sovereign God who has the whole world in His hands.  So we can turn to Him in prayer.  Christina Hannan of the Praying Through Scripture podcast talks about the loss of her youngest child last year and the deep feelings of being bruised.  Even when...especially when...we feel beat down, it's one of the best times to remember what is true about God and His tender care.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

Carmen talks about a Washington Post report on how former congresswoman and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was heavily influenced by her spiritual guru Chris Butler of the Science of Identity Foundation (a breakaway group from Hare Krishna), even to the point that Butler was ordering her to push for various policies and writing her communications.  She also talks about Vice President JD Vance's new memoir "Communion" around his faith journey.  Apologist Rob Phillips, author of "What Every Christian Should Know About the Trinity," addresses the profound truth of how God can be one being and yet be three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here   

Carmen talks about the agreement (really a memorandum of understanding) between the US and Iran that was agreed to over the weekend.  What's in it?  How will that affect fuel costs?  How will it affect Israel's conflict with Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon?  Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," talks about a recent, very technical, decision in an Alabama capital punishment case.  He also addresses the battle over funding for FISA.  Also, how has the smartphone affected the birth rate?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how Google is losing followers to search engine DuckDuckGo because Google has going so fulling into AI.  He also talks about the spiritual messaging in the movie "Backrooms."  Then, Adam addresses the new Spielberg's new movie "Disclosure Day."  Should definitive evidence of intellegence extraterrestial life truly shatter your faith in God?  NBA Championship!  Stanley Cup!  World Cup!  Carmen reflects on all the big sporting events going on now, and the games we play with God.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bible teacher Carol McLeod shares her weekly prayer strategy:  how she prayer for what and who God call us to prayer for and praying God's word.  Then, Carmen answers some of her listener's questions, including helping to know the difference between a translation fo the Bible and a paraphrase.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge talks about the concerns of AI-empowered warfare.  Will we allow artificial intelligence made decisions about targeting and strikes?  Congress is now considering the Human Authority in Lethal Operations (HALO) Bill.  How do we make sure humans and ethical frameworks are in place?  Carmen also talks about a new trend called silent book clubs.  Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News highlights efforts by Christian organizations to bring relief after this past Monday's earthquake in the Philippines, as well updates on what the Church is enduring in India and Iran.  She also highlights effort to reach fans and players during this year's World Cup competitions.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring continues talking with Carmen around "your season, your calling."  Looking at mid-life--your 40's and 50's--they talks about how you have more clarity of your nature abilities, acquired skills, and your spiritual gifts.  You see your purpose more clearly.  Then, with both Pride Month and the pride we might have as our nation celebrates it's 250th birthday, what does the Bible say about the attitude of pride?  Carmen talks about this.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As we get ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, political scientist Adam Carrington helps us look at not just the theological beliefs of the Founding Fathers, but the citizenry of country.  How did they understand this issue of Church-State relations?  Then, Carmen seeks to answer a question about about someone inviting a listener to a her funeral even though the person is still alive.  Is that appropriate?  Is there a liturgy for such a concept?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge responds to a listener question regarding astrology.  Many Americans, especially younger females, are actively following some sort of astrological practice, even if for fun.  Is it harmless, or is there something more concerning?  Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," talks about the Church, Jesus' body here on earth.  How do we best understand the big "C" Church and your little "c" local church, and their relationship with each other? The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a question from a listener who is tired and confused from all the technological and cultural changes around her.  How do you keep from being overwhelmed?  She also comments on the yesterdays Rededicate 250 event in Washington.  Political scientist Daniel Bennett looks at our nation's fatigue and meloncholy even though we have such abundance.  He reflects on what Alexis de Tocqueville observed when he visited the US back in the 1800's.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

With the re-releases of Top Gun and Shek, Plugged In's Adam Holz reflects on nostalgia and the blind spots it has. Plus, he addresses AI chatbots in toys and how sports betting and other predictive markets are hurting us and our families.  In the Friday Farm Report, Carmen talks about what's happening on her farm, but also a farm in Ukraine dealing with the war.  Plus, Carmen talks about the importance of behaving well. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Adam Carrington helps us look at the manic push to redraw congressional maps ahead of this year's midterms.  How concerning is this?  Plus, Adam addresses the recent disagreements between Pope Leo IV and President Trump.  What hath Rome (or any other Church body) to do with Washington? Then Carmen reflects on the release by the Federal government of the most first and last names.  What do names tell us? The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buerhing continues to talk about "your season, your calling."  This time, he looks at those who are in their 20's and 30's where you venture out on your own.  Much of your foundation has been laid.  Now, you start discovering what God calling on your life is, and the character He's seeking to develop in you.  Gifts plus passion equals purpose.  Then, Carmen responds to the release of documents and videos the Federal government had regarding UFO's and extraterrestrial beings.  The reality is, God created and governs the universe.  There are other intelligent beings he created.  Carmen also addresses a legal victory for LifeWise Academy where a Washington State school put undue restrictions on them.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Along with reflecting on the passing of media mogul Ted Turner, Carmen spends time to lead us in prayer on this National Day of Prayer.  Plus, she honors her husband on their 15th anniversary!  Becky Harling, author of "Friend-Wise," draws from the book of Proverbs to learn essential relational skills to better cultivate friendships.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge is tired of having to prove to her devices that she's human.  But there's a system that allows you to use a retina scan to establish your humanity.  It looks you in the eye.  How often do we look each other in the eye to know each other?  Also, as Ben Sasse talks about his calling to die in public, are we living and dying well in the eyes of others pointing them to Jesus.  Musician Tim Timmons, author of "Waking Up Again," talks about his cancer diagnosis, his burnout "working for God," and the joy of just meeting with Jesus in what He's doing around him.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen shares what happens when we rely upon the Spirit of Truth to direct our lives and reacts to a ruling that blocks mail-order delivery of abortion pills. Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," outlines the significance of a public figure talking about theology in a winsome way and the weight behind some recent decisions from the SCOTUS. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Thanks to all who gave during our Spring Fundraiser!  Carmen talks a few minutes to thank some who gave at the end of our our on-air fundraiser.  Then, Carmen opens up Psalm 7:1 where David appeals to God for protection.  How do we apply that to when the governement seeks to silence those of faith?  How do you apply it when, like Ben Sasse, when you are facing death?  Apologist Daniel DeWitt of Scholar Leaders helps us to remember the grace that saves us, and not our (im)perfect obedience.  It's freedom.  Plus, he offers a Christian take on being "post-ambition, pre-retirement."   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It's Arbor Day!  Carmen takes a few moments to talk about our tree-ness.  We are flourish if we are planted where we can receive moisture and nutrients.  We need to be rooted in Jesus.  Chris Martin, author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," takes us to Psalm 37, one of his favorite psalms, which hit him afresh as he read it recently, especially in our era of rage.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The Briefing's Nick Pitts, who also works in the energy sector, talks about the rollercoaster fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East and the recent executive order loosening restrictions on psychedelic drug testing.  Then Carmen looks at headlines in the news, including how organizers of the upcoming White House Correspondents Dinner are now upset that the President has accepted the invitation to the gathering.  She also talks about how the idea of tourism has turned dark.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday Mailbag to answer questions around this week America Reads the Bible event, regarding the religious worldview behind popular youth entertainment offerings "Pokemon" and "KPop Demon Hunters," and about Ukraine's use of air and land drones in conflict.  Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," addresses concerns when Muslims were observing Ramadan and some public schools may have went beyond accomodating Muslim students practices to actively promoting them.  He also addresses a speech by Justice Clarence Thomas who questioned if a progressive worldview work within the context of our Constitutional government.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Plugged In's Adam Holz addresses the loneliness crisis with our kids and the public at large.  Families can be impactful in addressing this by opening up the home to others, plus offer a stable place even when your own kids seem distant.  He reviews an app called BePresent that seeks to help get you less addicted to your phone. Does it really work?  Carmen shares the story of Mabel Francetelli, a survivor of the Titanic disaster. She also looks at drone warfare that Ukraine has been using against Russia.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring talks about the difference seasons in your life from youth to old age.  Each has it's focus and calling.  Then he focusing on the sovereign foundations, that time from birth until you leave home.  Whether you realize it or not, God laid your foundations:  whether you have blue eyes or brown, whether you moved a lot or not, the challenges you faced.  God laid things in your life He'll use later in your life.  Then Carmen, along with looking a some of the news over the weekend, addresses us raising the next generation.  Are we willing to let them God in pursuit of what God calls our kids to...even when that means a departure from what we were hoping?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

With Easter and springtime with the focus on life, Carmen LaBerge wants us to think about death.  Former senator Ben Sasse, who is dying of cancer, was on a podcast talking about our final enemy: death.  He's seeking to die well.  Meanwhile, in our culture of death with abortion, we are feeling the effects of it as a society.  Chris Martin, author of "Terms of Service:  The Real Cost of Social Media," further reflects on death, but also the promise of resurrection.  Our greatest hope for life is death: Christ's death.  Plus, Chris talks about his growing flowers, his daughters Magnolia and Daisy.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge looks are some of the news headlines on this Easter Monday and finds that there have been a lot of theological terms used in the news, especially around the rescue of the the downed US airman in Iran.  When such terms are used, are you ready to enter into such conversations and point people to the reality behind the terms?  Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," looks at last week's major Supreme Court decision against the state of Colorado which tried to stop counselors who where wanting to counsel those who had unwanted same-sex attractions.  He also addresses an executive order by the President creating an national voter list.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

It's Holy or Maundy Thursday.  Carmen LaBerge spends time looking at the Passover seder and how Jesus redefined it into what we call The Last Supper.  She is joined by Kathy Branzell of the National Day of Prayer who helps to look at the prayers and blessings around the meal.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen looks at many of the news headlines of the day, including the Artemis II lunar mission that will hopefully lift off today, the recent activity with the US Supreme Court, especially the decision upholding the rights of counselors to counsel minors who are struggling with unwanted same-sex desires but don't want it.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer talks about the elevated concerns of persecution of Christians in places like Syria and in places in Africa as Holy Week and Easter are here.  She also addresses the situation in Lebanon as Israel seeks to take out the terror group Hezbollah.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LeBerge comments on the weekend "No Kings" rallies, and even how some who call themselves Christians reject Jesus' kingship.  She then reflects on Holy Monday when King Jesus cleansing the temple and Him being rejected by the religious leaders.  Dietican Rebecca Corwin, author of "Arise and Eat," looks at the foods of the Passover and how they actually point to Jesus, his life, the events of Holy Week, and what He did for us.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Along with a Friday Farm Report (Spring cleaning time!!), Carmen looks at some of the recent news of the day, including a possible end to the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, as well at news that the International Olympic Committee's decision to only let biological females to compete in women's competitions.  Social media expert Chris Martin reflects on watching through James Bond movies.  He was struck by a line by a Bond villian who says that "people are waiting for something to happen to them. People want oblivion." He finds that true as we use social media and and doomscroll.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast responds to the news of a novel release that was cancelled due to evidence it was largely artificial intelligence-generated.  It was painfully obvious in its weak writing.  There are human skills and talents that eludes AI.  They also address the growing concern of AI psychosis.  Carmen then looks at our means of communication such as cellphones and internet.  What happens when they are down, like they are in Iran because the Islamic government shut them down.  Do you have plans when your usual tech is down? The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

If God is sovereign, if God will be bringing about the new heavens and new earth, if He's gonna do it, why should we be active in being compassionate to our neighbors and work toward the wellbeing of others in this fallen world which will fade away?  Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson talks about how God calls us to participate now in what He's doing.  Carmen LaBerge looks at news headlines, including what's happening in the Middle East amid the Iran War.  Also she talks about what has been discovered about the plane-truck crash at LaGuardia Airport due to communication issues.  Are we often like that?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a listener question:  There's a lot of bad news out there.  Do you have any good news?  Yes, she does!  (Remember, you can ask Carmen a question by emailing her: carmen@myfaithradio.com.) Historian Daniel K. Williams, author of "The Politics of the Cross," helps us look at a recent Pew Research study where unlike much of the rest of the world, American view their neighbors as morally evil.  How does that impact us?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It's so easy to get distracted from what is really important in your life and your citizenship in God's Kingdom.  Dave Buehring of Lionshare offers some practical attention management tips and helps us to live with the long view.  Carmen, then, helps us get caught up on what's happening in the world.  When it comes to the Academy Awards, the movies that won, what gets awarded, what we pay attention to.  What do we take in?  How does it affect us?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen offers a rundown of some of the ways Iran is attacking the US and other nations and encouraging those sympathetic to them in terror attacks as the war against them continues...especially against those who are Jewish.  Social media expert and blogger Chris Martin reflects how many of us live in a world of abundance, but we often have a scarcity mindset because of fear. And we all suffer.  How does a life of joy and generosity based in the Gospel make a difference?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge looks at a range of news headlines from Wyoming's new pro-life heartbeat law and the long TSA line due to the partial government shutdown.  She also talks about a growing Atlanta church gathering of mainly young people that meets Mondays.  Why the attention? Writer and anti-human trafficking activist Christine Caine, author of "The Faith to Flourish," talks about amid the pressures of our lives how we can better thrive when we live in ways that accord with God's design for us.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here