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Carmen LaBerge reflects on a recent segment on the Stephen Colbert show where PA Governor Josh Shapiro talks about feeling the prayers of others in the wake of an attack on his family. She also talks about the growing movement around what are called "wind phones." Are they helpful or Biblical? Julie Busler, author of "Hopeful Sorrow," talks about her experience of childhood neglect, the trauma she experienced, and how can short-circuit her relations with others and with God now. Yet, God and His people can also bring healing from your past. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen LaBerge looks at a variety of new headlines around peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, the return of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees, the need to restoration, and the prospects for peace. She also talks about Charlie Kirk's birthday today, and a look at Gen Z Christians who were impacted by him. Micah Davis, author "Three Strikes, You're Forgiven," shares the story of his family's broken past, and the power of forgiveness to free us and others to thrive in God's grace. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Coach and consultant Gregory Campbell of GCJ Enterprises shares about turning our emotional triggers into tools and increasing our conversational capacity. Carmen LaBerge reacts to the release of the Israeli hostages and the explosion at a Tennessee explosives plant, and talks about what higher righteousness looks like. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech? podcast and Michael Graham of The Gospel Coalition talks about the AI Christian Benchmark Study comparing various AI platforms and how they answer basic questions around God, the Bible, and faith. Not all AI answer truthfully. Then, Carmen addresses a touring show where two late-night comedians "debate to the death" their hatred for each other and each others opinions. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Along with more thank you's to those who gave to Faith Radio in the wake of our Fall Fundraiser, Carmen talks about the latest effort to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas, calling on us to pray for leaders, but still keeping our hope and trust in God. Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," addresses the issue of the current federal government shutdown, plus responds to a recent survey where 30% of Americans are open to violence to achieve political ends. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Along with her Friday Farm Report, Carmen looks at news around the former Vice President's book tour and a very ancient skull of a human found in China and how we can use them in our conversations in a way that point peoplel to God. Social media expert Chris Martin, author of "The Wolf in Their Pockets," addresses the report that there may be a deal for American ownership for the US operations of TikTok. He also reflects on the porcelain bull that is his younger daughter. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Pastor Daryl Crouch, who also serves with Everyone's Wilson, helps you see the new people in your church: the new believers, the transplants and the seekers. How are you helping them grow to be more like Jesus. Then, Carmen reminds us that discipleship is not a matter of taking a course in Sunday School. Like Jesus was to His disciples, we need to be living curriculum with those we are with. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
In thinking about the memorial service for Charlie Kirk and all the planning that went into it, Carmen asks, "are you planning for your funeral?" Yes, it's a loving thing to do for those you leave behind. Beyond that, what message do you want communicate? Political scientist Daniel Bennett talks about the challenge of living in a world gripped by nihilism, a pervasive feeling and view of nothingness and meaninglessness. As followers of a creator God who did so with purpose and meaning, nihilism is not an option. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how we get desensitized by much of our entertainment choices and how that is collectively affecting our society. Plus, Adam offers review of "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" and "The Senior." Then, Carmen looks are some new items lighter news items, including the inclusion of "snow" in this year's Toy Hall of Fall list of nominees. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Christina Hannan of Praying Through Scripture Podcast and her husband Adam share about parenting their special needs daughter who will likely have a very short life, their second child with this rare disorder. What does living on mission for their daughter look like? Carmen Laberge then starts talking about the timeline of social media and personal interactions that Charlie Kirk's assassin had. Why didn't anyone say anything? What happens when we see something? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen LaBerge reflects on the last several days since the assasination of Charlie Kirk. There's a lot of talk about who we as Americans re as a nation. But who do we want to be as a nation? Is there a possibility of a turning point?
Pittsburgh Steelers' player chaplain Kent Chevalier talks about shepherding players in the high intensity world of the NFL, helping the players and their families know that they are not defined by who the world says they are, but who God says they are. Carmen about how in light of the assasination of Charlie Kirk, over the weekend many young people went back to church, many for the first time. She also addresses the need to speak the truth in love. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
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