Podcast appearances and mentions of carmen laberge

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  

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. 

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  

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

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  

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  

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  

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

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  

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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

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

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

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 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  

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  

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

Carmen LaBerge recounts the story about a mom who shared on social media the letter her daughter, who was at Camp Mystic in Texas, sent.  Her daughter died in the flooding.  She also talks about the famous Scopes Monkey Trial that happened 100 years ago this week. Pastor Robert Castro shares his story of being the pastor to a congregation that lost their pastor due to the pastor taking her life, and how he helped the congregation move forward from that.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge looks at the tough topics of government layoffs and immigration enforcement, and seeks to apply the mind of Christ into them.  Tiana Ronstadt of Power Women Investing and Carmen's sister talks about growing up with Carmen, their joys and griefs, coming to faith, and about her career in finance.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us reflect on the peace we have with God through our identity in Christ.  Out of that peace, we are empowered to live as a blessing to others and the world.  Then, Carmen spends times looking at the headlines out of Washington and the tragedy of in Texas with the flash floods over the weekend.  She also celebrates the act of heroism by Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan who saved 165 lives.  Are you ready to be deployed? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

With news around the first recipients of Neuralink implants, what can it really do? Can it read your mind?  Adam Holz of Plugged In offers some insights, along with reviews on new entertainment offerings like F1, KPOP Demon Hunters, and the classic movie The Outsiders.  Carmen then looks at the attempt by Faith Kipyegon to break the 4 minute mile for women.  She missed it by 7 seconds.  A lot can happen in 7 seconds for us.  She also addresses yesterday's SCOTUS ruling saying that South Carolina can restrict Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Dave Buehring of Lionshare helps us look at Abraham in the Bible to get insights on how to be a good father, both of our children and those we are mentoring and shepherding.  Carmen spends some time looking at the US attack on Iranian nuclear weapons sites and how we live in smaller, internconnected world.  Was the attack on a Syrian church a response?    Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge reflects on a recent podcast featuring a shouting match between Tucker Carlson and TX Senator Ted Cruz regarding what the Bible says about supporting the the Jewish people.  Did either represent the Bible correctly?   Scott Harris of Mission Increase helps us see how churches and non-profit parachurch ministries can work together as Kingdom eccelerators to impact their communities and the world.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen looks at the rainbow, what God meant by it, and what the world has twisted it to mean.  Ronnie Kent, co-author of "The Anxiety Algorithm," addresses the patterns in our minds that feed our worries and anxieties, and how we can reprogram our brains toward peace.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen spends some time looking at the current conflict between Israel and Iran.  There are so many symbols and symbolic language around it.  What does it all mean?  John Plake of the American Bible Society offers more insights from the State of the Bible 2025 report. In particular, the finding that the more people personally engage the Bible, they higher they rate on the human flourishing scale.  This is especially pronounced for Gen Z and Millennials.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen responds to the news over the weekend, especially the person accused of shooting two Minnesota legislators and their spouses.  Carmen points out how he and most people are far more complex than a narrow political or religious category.  Political scientist Daniel Bennett continues to talk about how we look at some of the other news over the weekend, including the parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Army and the "No Kings" protests.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

With reports of Israel preparing to attack Iran's nuclear research and development facilities, Carmen helps us look at the deep history of tensions among Jews and Persians that goes back to ancient times.  Greta Eskridge, author of "It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn," points out that thanks to the internet how easy it is for children to access all kinds of pornography, including very violent and degrading kinds.  Now is the time to address the topic with your kids to guide them to sexual integrity.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen and her producer Paul talk about the recent research by Pew around religions affiliation globally, in particular the growth of Islam and "nones."  While Pew does excellent work, there are also weaknesses, and it doesnt' show more recent trends.  Naeem Fazal, author of "Tomorrow Needs You," talks about his conversion from Islam to being a follower of Jesus, and how in the midst of our conflicts in life, we need to see God's offer of hope in Jesus.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Research analyst and writer Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity addresses the move by New York and other states to legalize medically-assisted suicide and how other countries are struggling with the decision to allow this.  She also addresses the backlash happening to so-called youth gender medicine as more youth are waking up to the reality of its dangers. Plus, as we get close to Father's Day, Carmen helps us look past our own earthly fathers' weaknesses and failures, and into our Heavenly Father's true love and care.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Lionshare's Dave Buehring offers ideas for setting time aside to get refocused and rested this summer, and beyond.  Plus, as Carmen celebrates her birthday, she helps us think about being re-born into a living hope because of Jesus.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show reflects on the death of Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty.  He also talks about how taking in God's beauty and getting a taste for Him and His joy is needed to displace the bad desires we have.  Along with Carmen's Friday Farm Report, she looks at foreign students having their visas revoked, and how we respond to our plans abruptly being changed.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist Adam Carrington speaks about the recent split ruling by the US Supreme Court regarding whether a the state of Oklahoma can fund a charter school run by a Catholic church.  Then, Carmen spends some time remembering the life and impact of Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the Robertson family of TV's "Duck Dynasty" fame.   She also addresses the recent antisemitic attacks in Washington DC. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How did you react to the news a former President was diagnosed with cancer?  If he's one you opposed politically, did you respond with prayer?  Carmen calls us a Kingdom ambassadors to respond rightly and prayerfully when sad news strikes.  Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," addresses the firestorm around a social media post by the former FBI director.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us think about what it means seek God's presence in your life through prayer.  Spiritual power in crystals?  Humanity is progressively getting better?  People believe a lot of things that seem crazy!  Carmen points out that what we believe about God and other Biblical truths likely seem crazy to other people.  We need both humility to understand this, but also a desire to always persue God and Truth.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The Roman Catholic Church has a new pope, a man from Chicago!  Carmen talksa about who Robert Prevost, now Leo XIV, is and what Protestant Evangelicals can hope and prayer for regarding him and the Church at large. Social media expert Chris Martin, author of "The Wolf in Their Pockets," a new survey around teens, social media, and how it is affecting their mental health.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Because it's our calling to be in prayer for each other and for others, Carmen spends time praying for listener needs.  Kathy Branzell of the National Day of Prayer Taskforce offers us a recap of last week's National Day of Prayer, sharing glory stories.  She also calls us to national daily prayers! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen reflects on the unique calling TN Governor Bill Lee experienced through the loss of a child and his wife.  She also opens the Monday Mailbag to answer the question "What is faith?"  Then with Mother's Day on the way, Carmen reflects on motherhood, including being a woman being is a mother to a younger person, offering wisdom and guidance.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with reviewing "Thunderbolts," the first big summer movie of 2025, Plugged In's Adam Holz addresses the problem of an AI assistant on the free version of the Snapchat app that can be tricked to take your kids into inapproriate content.  He also talks about another trend among influencers to pet dangerous animals.  Carmen reflects back on the this year's National Day of Prayer, and reminding us that our focus is on God's kingdom to come above all.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Do you feel your at rock bottom?  Is life worth living? Do you have any hope? Ray Orlund of Renewal Ministries talks around his new book "Good News at Rock Bottom: Finding God When the Pain Goes Deep and Hope Seems Lost."  This conversation causes Carmen to reflect on the epidemic of hidden hurt many Christians have.  Can you be their friend?  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Lionshare's Dave Buehring openings up Jesus's words from the Beatitudes about blessed are those who mourn.  He also talks about this summer's Lionshare Leadership Games, a time for young adults to be mentored by older, mature Christian adults in the same occupational field.  Carmen then addresses the news headlines recently around the deportation of illegal aliens, issues of immigration law, the collateral issues, and how Jesus would want us to address these.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

In light of the US's struggle to get a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, Carmen looks at being a peacemaker. From a Biblical standpoint, it's hard, costly, but important! Indeed, it's our call!  Justin Brierley, author of "Why I'm Still a Christian," talks about his years of engaging with many high-profile, vocal atheists.  In light of numerous conversations, Justin still celebrates Jesus and the power of His resurrections.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Dr. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of "Prophet, Priest, and King," talks about Jesus' key roles and why they are all important as our savior.  Carmen looks one more time Good Friday, looking at where Jesus' friends when while he hung on the cross.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

Carmen spends extra time in our Growing Your Faith Verse for this day (1 John 4:17).  Sometimes we gloss over the small words, like the conjuctions and prepositions. But they really mean a lot for our understanding of our relationship with God.  Chris Martin reflects on a Tim Keller sermon in Proverbs which calls for us to have a balanced, whole wisdom that doesn't waver to the right or left.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Along with telling us what's been happening on her farm, Carmen Laberge talks about the President signing an executive order regarding our elections and the need to show proof of citizenship.  Carmen asks, "can you prove your citizenship in God's Kingdom?"  Chris Jannsen, author of "Grace Yourself," shares her story of coming out of alcoholism and sharing about how it's God's grace that can break the bonds of addiction.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bunni Pounds of Christians Engaged and author of "Jesus and Politics," shares her story of paying of her political opponent's debt, and about the importance of graciously engaging those you disagree with while still working for the betterment of our cities, states, and nation.  Carmen Laberge share the story of a writers club in a large women's prison and how it's affecting these women.  It opens up the idea what we all can do, if we take the opportunity and initiative.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here