Podcast appearances and mentions of carmen laberge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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