Podcast appearances and mentions of carmen laberge

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

Along with summarizing some key headlines from over the weekend, Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a question about a podcast the highlights the power of charismatic leaders, and how such giftings can be used and misused.  Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," talks about how the phrase "Christ is King" is being twisted for political and social purposes that belie the the proclamation really means!  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen talks about how the Iranian Christians are processing what's in front of them today and how to respond when an argument being made makes no sense for the well being of children. Clay Jones, co-author of "How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good?: Living with Hope While Making Sense of Life," shares about the importance of clinging to the Truth in the midst of suffering and why many Christians have a twisted view of eternity.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring outlines how Jesus paced himself, the significance behind John 5:19, and the intersection where re-fueling meets the feeling of exhaustion. Carmen shares what it looks like to evaluate what's taking place in the Middle East through a Christian worldview and why the modern conflict we're seeing take place really all began a long time ago. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Stephen McWhirter, author of "Radically Restored: How Knowing Jesus Heals Our Brokenness," shares about the real heart behind choosing to forgive and what God does on the other side of repentance. Carmen talks about standing firm in our faith, in a culture that endorses and normalizes relationships outside of God's perfect design. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist Adam Carrington talks about the things that are underappreciated in lawmaking today and how we define cruel and unusual punishment. Carmen shares about the significance of Ramadan for Muslims around the world and where Christians can engage with aspects of Lunar New Year. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

With the recent National Marriage Week and Valentine's Day, Lionshare's Dave Buehring talks about marriage:  how do we help each other grow closer to God and help them live into what God's calling him/her to do and be?  How do you live into the commitment of you and your spouse walking with each other through life, forever?  Then, Carmen dips into the Monday Mailbag to answer a question on how do we think well with all the sordid details coming out with the Epstein Files.   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 to offer perspective over the recent controversy over unsavory videos shared on the President's social media account.  Why are we angry about videos that depicted former Presidents and Mrs. Obama in what many see as racist ways?  Bioethicist and theologian Scott Stiegemeyer, author of "Responding to Transgenderism in Light of God's Word," helps us look at transgender ideology, how does that go against both God's word and creation's design.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LeBerge reflects on the fact that there were two different National Prayer Breakfasts this week.  Much of the divide was over politics, not theology.  Yet, the Lord's Prayer and Jesus's prayer in John 17 calls for us to unity.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt of Scholar Leaders talks with Carmen about what the public sees as rude behavior and what the Bible calls us to live.  He also offer encouragment to parents of prodigals:  let your theology cause you to love them well.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Adam Carrington reflects on the bi-vocational pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul who also serves with ICE.  Many pastors are bi-vocational: working as a pastor, but also having a job on the side to provide for himself and family.  How do you wisely do so?  He also celebrates the 156th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th Amendment of the US Constitution.  Carmen seeks to answer a listener question about what do you do when you've stayed the same theologically and culturally, but the church you attend has shifted markedly.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us think of those around us who are going through life transitions (a new job, a job loss, a move, a loss of a loved one, etc).  How do we meet them where they are at, support them, and walk with them like Jesus would?  Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday Mailbag answer a question regarding the appropriation and manipulation of a Bible verse by protesters.  What is textjacking?  How do you prevent yourself from missusing God's word for a pet cause?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It's been a rough week in Middle Tennessee and other parts of the South.  In Carmen's Friday Farm Report talks about how in the midst of the crisis, neighbors are standing together.  Brittany Poppe shares her story of abortion, the emotional and spiritual scars she bore, the grieving, and the healing she found through the grace of Jesus.  She offers help so if you are grieving.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith looks at the tensions of the last few weeks around the island of Greenland, the pressure by the US President to gain control of it, and the potential agreement yesterday.  Can we know what's behind it?  How do we thing well about it?  Then, Carmen looks at the invasion of the Cities Church in St. Paul by anti-ICE protesters.  What happened is causing waves in our culture.  Has a boundary been crossed?  A fault line shifted?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge responds to an article featuring pastors in near the Twin Cities and how they are having to navigate the ICE immigration raids in Minnesota.  Many legal immigrants as well as illegal immigrants are fearful, and the churches they are part of are seeking to support them.  Carmen highlights how our decades-old broken immigration system has lead to much of the anxiety and pain.  Pastor Alfonso Espinonsa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," continues our look at the Apostle's Creed, focusing on Jesus' resurrection, which is attested to by both early and eye witnesses.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LeBerge reflects on this week's oral arguments before the US Supreme Court where some attorneys attempted to argue that their clients, biological boys, who were barred from playing on girls teams, even though they feel they are girls.  Are there moral truths?  How can we make the moral arguments well orally?  Alan and Autumn Ray of The Marriage Team, authors of the "Rick and Jane Learned to be Married" book series, share their own journey of learning to be married, their failures and recoveries.  Have you learned to be married well?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag to talk about the state of abortion in the US, and she talks about Luke 1:  what Carmen considers some of the most profound verses in the Bible that show the humanity and sanctity of human life in the womb.  Political scientist Daniel Bennett talks about a recent court victory for a church and its hiring practices for positions that are necessarily "ministerial."  Plus, what is sedition?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Before January 6th was day of political infamy, it was, and is, a Christian holiday.  Political scientist and chaplain Adam Carrington helps us remember the celebration of Epiphany.  Also, as we are the year of the USA's 250th birthday, Adam helps us see the importance of the Declaration of Independence.  Carmen LaBerge reflects on an article she saw where futurists expect a lot of dystopian things in 2026.  How do you see the future?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us ask ourselves questions like:  how does God want to grow me in this new year? What am I really seeking first?  What disciplines do we need to focus on?   Then, Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag, answering if she's chosen a 2026 word for the year (Carmen's word last year was "small.")  She also talks about the principles of good Christians dialogue on this National Day of Dialogue.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen helps you celebrate Christmas as she does with her grandkids:  by sharing the stories of the faithful donkey Digaknow and the other animals who witnessed the birth of Jesus.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring reflects on the birth of Jesus and the place of Joseph as the adopted dad of Jesus, and about how our earthly fathering is meant to reflect the greater love of our Heavenly Father.  Carmen LaBerge opens up the Monday Mailbag to answer questions around the Christmas holiday.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What does it mean to #PrayTheNews?  Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday mailbag to answer that question and how it applies to what's in the news today.  Then, she addresses a question from a listener how to maintain a relationship with someone they disagree with deeply.  Carmen offers some helpful principles and guardrails.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge contrasts two new items.  The first is an AARP report on the rising problem of loneliness.  The second story is about a trio of young adults in the small village of Sackets Harbor, NY who are key volunteer members of the communities EMS, often helping the elderly.  How can you meet the needs of those around you?  Pastor Sam Jones, a member of Equipping the Persecuted and Truth Nigeria, talks about the massive underreporting of the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and how we can help pray and raise awarness of the carnage.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring talks about how we can help introduce, even re-introduce, people to Jesus during the Christmas season.  Then, Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday Mailbag to address the headlines around the social service scandal in Minnesota and the case before the US Supreme Court around birthright citizenship.  How do we apply God's word to them?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge responds to WalletHub's list of top cities for sin in the US, as well as Oxford's choice of "rage bait" as the word of 2025.  While many focus on these words, what words do we need to focus on?  Apologist Daniel DeWitt, creative director for Scholar Leaders and blogs at Theolatte, reflects on how (then) atheist C.S. Lewis reconsidered the Gospel because J.R.R. Tolkien encouraged him to look afresh at the incarnation.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

On this Thanksgiving Eve Day, Carmen is joined by Faith Radio team members Amanda Nydam, Michael Chermak, Ryan Mitchell and Kaycee Greisinger.  They talk about family Thanksgiving traditions, favorite sides, and what they're thankful for this year.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

On this Thanksgiving Eve Day, Carmen is joined by Faith Radio team members Wyatt Morell, Kim Sanders, Angela Smith, and station manager Karisa Rogers.  They talk about family Thanksgiving traditions, favorite sides, and what they're thankful for this year.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

This Thanksgiving week, political scientist Adam Carrington helps us reflect on the presidential proclamations for thanksgiving by Presidents Washington and Lincoln, the heart behind them, and the God-ward focus of both.  Carmen, then, talks about the road trips many of us will be taking, the preparations we might want to consider, and some of the road trips in the Bible.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As we approach Thanksgiving, Lionshare's Dave Buehring seeks to help us develop the needed perspective of gratitude.  How do you cultivate that?  Carmen dips into the Monday Mailbag to answer a question about the power of "storying," sharing the narratives of the Bible in ways that provoke a person to ask important personal questions.  She also shares the story of NICU nurse Katrina Mullins who made room for a teen mom of triples.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge talks about her time yesterday leading a devotional time with partner ministry.  (OK, she forgot she was to be part of this..)  The people at this ministry come from a wide variety of backgrounds.  How do the walk this life together?  Stories play an important part.  Daniel DeWitt of the Theolatte blog and Scholar Leaders helps us remember the thanks that is due to God alone.  Our feasting is meant to be an apologetic.  He also takes us through John 14, giving us 10 reasons to give thanks.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with opening the Monday Mailbag, Carmen talks about the attention given to monks harvesting olives on the Mount of Olives. She also talks about a neighbor and their no soliciting sign that includes those who would evangelize.  How do we balance the right to practice your religion, the call to share the Gospel, and respecting the wishes of the person?  Politcial and social scientist Daniel Bennett looks at the continued decline of religiousity in American and talks more about the "nones," in particular those who are "spiritual, but not religious," and those who are "done" with religion.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Lionshare's Dave Buerhing talks about his recent 3 month sabbatical, how it was a time of rest, renewal and recalibrating...trimming away what is unnecessary and focusing on where God wants him to go in the future.  Then, Carmen talks about how we make our decisions.  Are you intentional, or are you following their gut, vibes, and "cosmic signs from the universe?"  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with her Friday Farm Report, Carmen answers a listener question regarding the growth of Islam both in the US and the world.  Are you fearful, or are you leaning in, building relationships, and gaining the right to speak into their lives?  Daniel DeWitt of Scholar Leaders and the Theolatte blog talks about the song "Only Bible" by mainstream country artist Warren Zeiders that provokes us to look at what message about God our lives show.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen reflects on the stripping of Prince Andrew of England being stripped of his title and honors because of behaviors that dishonored the Throne.  Unlike Jesus, who honored His Father to the point of death.  Political scientist Daniel Bennett responds to the loss of his Seattle Mariners in AL championship series and thinks about the biggest defeats in sports to him.  He talks about NINO's (Nones in Name Only) who are people who don't claim being part of a religious group, but still have some strong level in spirituality.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

In reflecting on Hurricane Melissa which hitting Jamaica (a place very dear to Carmen), Carmen reflects the storms in the Bible and also on Isaac Watts' hymn "Our God in Help in Ages Past." Pastor Julio Volcy and Andy Carr of Haiti Teen Challenge talk about how in the midst of such a broken nation, God is doing great things in the lives of many Haitians. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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