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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
Reflecting on the report of the White House "seating chart" showing which cabinet members have the closest offices to the President, Carmen LaBerge takes us to Jesus teaching about seeking the play of honor at a wedding feast, and about humility. Pastor Walter Hill, author of "Amazed Again," helps us see afresh Jesus lavish love and grace, we we can reclaim our joy in Him. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
In response to a listener questions about getting an update on the crisis in The Democratic Republic of Congo, Carmen addresses that, but also other crises in other parts of the world, like in Sudan, Haiti, and many other places. In the face of these growing crises, what can we do to offering God's redeeming peace? Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," talks about the trip he led of students at John Brown University to Selma, Alabama to help them understand the cause of civil rights and the 60th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Along with their Christian Movie Madness competition and reviews of of movies like Disney's Snow White, Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about Blake Shelton's new song asking God to allow his friend into heaven even though he was short of receiving Jesus. Then, Carmen talks Springtime and spiritual cleaning and training. Plus, in response to the new Global Happiness report looks at how we can foster connection with others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
In what ways do you not live like Jesus? Dave Buehring of Lionshare looks at ways we often do things that the world around us does, and he points us to live in ways that Jesus would, even on this St. Patrick's Day. As for St. Patrick, who was he? What was his story. Carmen helps us know him better! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen celebrates pie day and shares some good conversation starters- that often don't start with the spiritual, but that can eventually move to a heart discussion. Social media expert Chris Martin talks about creative versus consumptive energy and how to pursue the right kind of "creative life." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen talks about the sacrifices that are required for a future hope to be secured, looking to what Jesus did as the ultimate example and how we view borders from an eternal perspective. Bill Wichterman, author of "Stewards Not Owners," shares why what we do with our money is truly a reflection of our current faith posture. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen shares about why we struggle so much with death in this life and the constant decisions we make to choose life or death. Pastor Alfonso Espinosa talks about why true freedom and lasting peace can only be found in a relationship with Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Lionshare's Dave Buehring talks about using the Lenten season to reconnect with church life and being actively discipled by others. Then, Carmen dips into the Monday mailbag to answer a question from a listener around how Christians use certain words differently. How can we know what God meant by words like justice. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Along with reviews of Prime Video's new "House of David," Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about AI's continued growth and influence in our lives. Should we embracing? Are we being discerning? Carmen talks about the trend of GenZers to text and type in lower case only. Why are they digitally whispering? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen LaBerge talks about the event she spoke at over the weekend in Washington DC and the amazing connections God brought about. Political scientist Daniel Bennett talks about many of the words that get thrown around in our cultural and political conversations, but often have fuzzy definitions. Do we really know what they mean? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen talks about critter concerns on her farm. She also talks about the disruption many federal employees are dealing with with layoffs, and how to help them emotionally and practically. Apologist Daniel DeWitt talks about how we can graciously deal with sins, especially ones we seem to be blind to. He also talks about what God has been doing in Ukraine through Scholar Leaders International. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen reflects on a story about an organization called "Bear Givers." She recalls when a granddaughter faced extended time in the hospital, and how the stuffed animal was a touch of comfort in a difficult situation. Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer takes us to some of the world's most troubled spots like Bangladesh and Congo that we don't hear a lot about. She talks about how the Church is bearing up and serving in the midst of the conflicts. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Dave Buehring of Lionshare seeks to help you meet God and get to know who He really is, so you can see when He's being misrespresented. He recently posted a video series on YouTube called "Meet God." Carmen then talks about her friend Justin Giboney who was recently misrepresented by a podcaster, and how he not only tried to represent himself well, but represent Jesus well. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
A bout of "fake spring" in Tennesee gets Carmen thinking about the passage of Ecclesiastes the talks about their are different seasons and a time for all things. Social media expert Chris Martin talks about how the cyberworld of the internet and social media is a real place. Are we being real there? How do we truly honor God there? Why is it like like Las Vegas? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Thinking through Gary Chapman's "five love languages," Carmen reflects on how God loves us all five ways for you. Lynda MacGibbon, author of "My Vertical Neighborhood," talked about moving from a small town into a high-rise apartment building, and how God moved on her to love her neighbors well in such a different situation. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
While we can give mental ascent to God as loving and good, stuff happens in life that can lead to doubt. Lionshare's Dave Buehring addresses this crisis of the heart and offers help for holding on to God as our loving Father. Carmen LaBerge helps us apply the mind of Christ to the recent tariff and trade war with our neighboring countries and others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen shares her Friday farm report and the need to be personal when it comes to another person's grief experience. Stephen Grcevich, founder and President of Key Ministry, talks about how to move from seeing a need another family has, to embracing an individual as a gift from God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
LifeWise Academy's Joel Penton talks about the growth of religion release classes for public school students in the last several years in numerous states. Then, Carmen offers insights after reading an article by an journalist who had a Christian background but fell away from the Faith, and their use of religious terms, often ominiously. How can we process articles like this? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen talks about a couple of articles she came across over the weekend where the story naturally pointed to God, but people refused to acknowledge Him. Political scientist Daniel Bennett talks about President Trump's renewing the Mexico City Policy regarding the promotion of abortion overseas, its history over the last 40 years as president's came and gone. He also addresses how the theological and worldview frameworks of the President's cabinet potentially influences policy. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen LaBerge reflects on what The Atlantic journalist calls our "Anti-Social Century" where people are spending more being alone, and talks how the Church and how we as followers of Jesus can be those who bring people together again by practicing the Biblical "one-anothers." David Koyzis, author of "Citizenship without Illusions," helps us understand some of our political ideologies, or should we say idoltatries. He points for us to remember our first citizenship in God's Kingdom and how that impacts how we engage in our earthly citizenships. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Dave Buehring of Lionshare and Carmen talk about two important attributes of God: His greatness and His goodness. How do we proclaim this in life and death? Then, Carmen spends time talking about ways you can pre-plan your own memorial service so that God's greatness and goodness are clearly proclaimed. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen reflects on the life of "Mr. Baseball," Bob Uecker who had a lack-luster baseball career, but was a stellar sports announcer. How will you be remembered, even if your first hope doesn't pan out? Apologist Daniel DeWitt talks about how fellow apologist Wesley Huff's conversation with Joe Rogan on his highly rated podcast modelled the need for us to be ready to give an answer. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
On this National Religious Freedom Day, Carmen looks at what Thomas Jefferson meant by separation of church and state. Ian Harber, author of "Walking Through Deconstruction," calls on us to be a non-anxious presence for those who are experiencing a crisis of belief. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday Mailbag and answers a few questions, including how to follow the news better while dealing with editorial bias, and also praying for those affected by things like the California wildfires. Political scientist Daniel Bennett looks at our coming presidential transition, as well as thinking like God and having the longview of working His will in the world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
With the deadline for you to get your Real ID coming up, Carmen asks what's your real identity? Also, how do we live in the face of "de-civilization?" Mission Network New's Ruth Kramer update us on the situation of the Christians in Syria after the fall of Asad. Also, she looks at how the Gospel changes cultures and their views of women. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
As part of your New Year's goal, maybe you want to walk closer with Jesus. But how? Dave Buehring of Lionshare talks about some of the discipleship. They're simple, but have a profound impact. Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag and answers listener questions, including what it means to speak the truth in our day. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen looks at the news of many of the baby new years around the country, and a disturbing trend among them. Apologist Daniel Dewitt helps us see the opportunity in the new year, plus how to welcome and encourage those who are making a step toward God in the new year. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here