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When you hike, you experience views that stir your soul. And trails that can be fatiguing, slippery, and precarious. Pastor Colin Smith shares from his book, "Hike Through the Bible: An In-Depth Exploration." Find the Hike Through the Bible Podcast here Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Jesus was never in a hurry to be anywhere other than where he was, trusting and obeying his Father. Could the same be said of us? Megan Fate Marshman shares from her book, "Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried about a Thing." Originally aired January 22, 2025 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
This message was inspired by Susie's book "Your Powerful Prayers." Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Author Bob Lotich and his podcast co-host Linda Lotich share the seven things that matter most to people at the end of their life. Listen to the podcast episode here Bob's book is "Simple Money, Rich Life: Achieve True Financial Freedom and Design a Life of Eternal Impact" Find their podcast here. Originally aired January 14, 2026 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Our children are growing up in an uncertain world, and it's hard for them to put their worries into God's hands, especially as they struggle to name their anxieties and concerns. Author and pastor Max Lucado shares from his book, "Calm Thoughts for Kids: 90 Devotions for Anxious Days." Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! 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
Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the death of Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comics strip, and his "deathbed" confession. What assurances to we have not just of his salvation, but ours? He also highlights Plugged In's 2026 Parents Guide to Technology. As we celebrate the USA's 250th birthday this year, Cynthia Scott, author of "Celebrating God, Our Founder," talks about the Christian DNA in the founding our country, its effects in our history, and, yes, our sins as a nation. She calls us to pray for our nation. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
You get cut off in traffic. News breaks of the sins of another well known Christian. The person you trust the most lies to you. What do you do with all this disappointment and hurt? Brant Hansen joins Susie to talk about five things you can do to not only forgive, but prepare yourself for each day. Brant's books mentioned are: The Truth About Us Unoffendable Life is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance. Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Austin Gravley of Digital Babylon and the What Would Jesus Tech podcast addresses AI generated images that are being created by individuals and groups seeking to manipulate you regarding what's happening in the news. How do you know what is real? Pastor Bob Castro offers insights into the just completed Netflix series "Stranger Things." How does it twist elements from the book "A Wrinkle in Time?" What is all behind it all? Is there a redemption arc to it? How can Christians think well about the hit series? 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
Author Bob Lotich and his podcast co-host Linda Lotich share the seven things that matter most to people at the end of their life. Listen to the podcast episode here Bob's book is "Simple Money, Rich Life: Achieve True Financial Freedom and Design a Life of Eternal Impact" Find their podcast here. Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
With this being Sanctity of Life Month, pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson helps us look at God's Word, its decription of humans being made in God's image, and its implications for us being not just anti-abortion, but truly, fully pro-life. Dr. Hormoz Shariat of Iran Alive Ministries and author of "Iran's Great Awakening," talks about the protests in Iran, how the islamic government is responding, and how the growing Church in Iran is responding. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Want to get into God's Word more deeply in 2026? Pastor Nate Pickowicz, author of "How to Eat Your Bible," offers practical and effective ideas for how we can deeply take in...to eat...God's Word well. Counselor Debra Fileta, author of "Any Day Emotions," helps us to look at our strong emotions and what is underneath them. How does God help us understand them and respond well? How do we help our kids to the same? The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Are you experiencing spiritual warfare or a time of testing? Pastor Alan Wright addresses this question and shares from his book, "Seeing as Jesus Sees: How a New Perspective Can Defeat the Darkness and Awaken Joy." Find his sermon here Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
With the strife in our country currently, The Briefing's Nick Pitts and Carmen talk about the call to prayer at noon on Wed, January 13th for our nation. They also talk about the gift that boredom can be. Luke Moon of the Philos Project and Generation Zion joins us from Israel to talk the situation in Iran as the people are protesting the Islamic regime. He also addresses weekend actions by the US and Israel against ISIS forces in Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Dr. Tiffany Schatz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses our harsh flu season, offering helpful ways to avoid it, or at least lessen the spread. She also talks about the rise of "direct to consumer" lab tests. What concerns are there regarding these tests? Help 4 Family's Denise Shick, author of "Understanding Gender Confusion," shares her story of having a dad who tried to be a woman. How do we understand gender dysphoria well? How to we help those who struggle with it? The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
The Bible is a big book, and it can be overwhelming! Author and content creator Zach Windahl shares practical ideas for studying the Bible and understanding it in new and deeper ways. Zach's book is "The Bible, SImplified: Learn the Story, Live the Story". Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Do you feel overcome by guilt and shame? Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show on Faith Radio offers help for letting go of guilt and how it binds us. Plus, as we start the new year, writer and friend Vaneetha Risner joins us again to talk about choosing a word for the year, a word that helps you focus spriritually on what God is calling you to do in the year. She reveals her word for the year. 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
This message was inspired by Susie's book "Your Powerful Prayers." Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Each new year, many people make resolutions, or set new goals. Author and speaker Jimmy Page shares about choosing one word for the next year, from his book, "One Word That Will Change Your Life." Originally aired January 7, 2026 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
"There are things in us that are not us. They pretend to be authentic or true, but they are nothing more than the effects of sin and brokenness, stretched out across generations and time. What is truly us, is never lost in surrender." writes Addison Bevere. He joins Susie to talk about surrender, battling insomnia, and the importance of mourning. Addison's books:Words with God: Trading Boring, Empty Prayer for Real ConnectionWords with God Prayer Journal: 40 Days of Getting Real with God Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Plugged In's Adam Holz reflects back on the world of the series "Stranger Things" and its cultural and spiritual aspects. He also looks at the people (and some non-people) who shaped a lot of what we saw in the media in 2025. Kim Dolan Leto, author of "Fit God's Way," encourages us to not just use your own strength and willpower to drive your 2026 fitness journey. Rather, receive God's promises for your life and health transformation. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
In our 24-hour news cyclone, it's easy to get lost in all the stories. Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show encourages us to keep our focus on the Overstory of God and His Kingdom. It will help keep stories like those around Venezuela, Iran, and others in it's proper perspective. Chris Martin, author of "A Wolf in Their Pockets," addresses the news that social media giant Meta (parent company of Facebook and Instagram) knows their sites are used extensively by human traffickers to hook young people, but have don't little that really stops it. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
When it's time for an ending? How do you navigate difficult relationships? How do you discern your next step? We've all asked ourselves these questions, but it can be hard to find answers. Dr. Henry Cloud shares from his book, "Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward." Lisen to Dr. Cloud's message about necessary endings here Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Yes, Muduro was an illegitimate ruler in Venezuela! Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about while it might be a good end to remove him from power, the how of such moves by our constitutional republic is important. He also asks if we, as Christians, become too comfortable with the world. Then, as the new year gets underway National Day of Prayer's Kathy Branzell wants you help you look beyond just making (or breaking) resolutions to seeking to focus on aligning yourself body, soul, and spirit with God and His wise ways. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carol McLeod, author of "Overflowing," helps open up the Paul's epistle of Colossians to help us focus on Jesus, who is our life! We need Him as we live in our broken world. Counselor Gale Kragt, author of the 6-week devotional "The Heart of Healing," offers a journey of reflection and healing as you walk with God. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Each new year, many people make resolutions, or set new goals. Author and speaker Jimmy Page shares about choosing one word for the next year, from his book, "One Word That Will Change Your Life." Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Faithwire's Billy Hallowell talks about how in 2025, the sale of physical Bibles and the number of Bible app downloads surged. He also talks about the books he's re-reading (other than the Bible), plus a new podcast he's going to be part of aimed helping men get into God's Word. Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News offers updates from of the world's hot spots and how Christians and Churches are address matters in Venezuela, Iran, and others. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
OnPath Coaching's Bill English talks about facing your shadow, that dark side of you: those parts of you that you don't want others to see. How do you confront your shadow and shine God's light on it to overcome it. Robert Dayton, author of "100XLife: A Daily Practice," talks about how the soil of your heart is important for allowing God's Kingdom and ways to grow in you so that you spread the seed to others. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Susie shares a message she recently wrote. She shares scripture and stories from her own life about the importance of clinging to God and continuing our practices, even when we feel weak. Listen to Part 1 here. Find Dr. Lee Warren show she mentioned here Declaration: This is the season to demolish our strongholds Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! 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
EEM's Dirk Smith, author of "The Impossible Dream," shares about the dream getting God's Word into everyone's hands, and he shares accounts of how God's Word transforms lives of those who read it. John Plake of the American Bible Society gives a summary of the State of the Bible 2025 report, and tells us what to look foward to in the 2026 study. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Do you ever feel intimidated at the thought of reading the Bible? Like it's reserved for scholars and theologians? Brenda Quinn share from the book she co-authored with Philip Yancey, "The Bible Revealed: A 365-Day Guided Journey Through God's Word." Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Security analyst Elizabeth Neummann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," addresses the capture of Venuzuela's president Maduro by US forces, what are the benefits and also the pitfalls from a Christian standpoint. She also addresses the thwarted New Years attack in North Carolina by an 18-year old who is accused of being radicalized by ISIS. Michel-Yves Bollere, co-author of "God, The Science, The Evidence," talks about how science points to a creator God, and talks about the link between faith and science. 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
This message was inspired by Susie's book "Your Powerful Prayers." The videos mentioned are available here When I Think About the Lord by Christ for the Nations Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Tired of boring, empty, transactional prayer? The gift of prayer is miraculous and powerful. So why does the practice of prayer sometimes feel lifeless? Addison Bevere shares from his book, "Words with God Prayer Journal: 40 Days of Getting Real with God." Originally aired December 17, 2025 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
The holy fire of God is not something to be feared for those who know Christ. Pastor Samuel Rodriguez shares from his book, "40 Days of Fresh Oil, Holy Fire, New Wine: A Devotional." Originally aired June 30, 2025 Pastor Rodriguez' other book mentioned is "Your Mess, God's Miracle." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Renewal in 2026 takes more than just good intentions and will-power! In this best-of show, Valorie Burton, author of "Rules of Resilience," talks about laying certain foundational skills and attitudes that build resilience in your life. Brazos Fellowship's Paul Gutacker, author of "Practicing Life Together," talks about the importance of living and relating in community as a means for the Holy Spirit to transform our lives. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
How do we love well? Our country? Those sitting next to us at church who are hurting? In this best-of show, Cultural analyst Daniel Darling, author of "In Defense of Christian Patriotism," offers a balance to what it means to be a faithful member of God's Kingdom while also loving the country God has placed you well. Shaunti Feldhahn, author of "When Hurting People Come to Church," talks about how pastors and, yes, you can be a loving, faithful, healing presence in their lives. Further help can be found at The Church Cares. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
With the demands of jobs, relationships, paying bills, and church activities, many of us find ourselves up sleepwalking through life, scarcely paying attention to our connection to the God who created us. Pastor Matt Chandler shares from his book, "Awake and Alive: A 30-Day Challenge to Revive Your Faith." Originally aired December 11, 2025 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
In this New Year's Day best-of show, Embodied Faith's Geoff Holsclaw, co-author with his wife Cyd of "Landscapes of the Soul," looks at the science around attachment and how it really points us to God's design for us. He offers ideas for applying God's word and this science to our relationship with Him and others. Jessica Smartt, author of "Come On Home," talks about how to cultivate a family environment that makes it so that you family loves to be together, especially as adults. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
In this New Year's Day best-of show, let's looks at forgiveness. 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. Pastor James Runcorn, host of the Hodgepodge Theology podcast and author of "The Blog of a Forgiven Cheater," shares his story about cheating on his wife, how after over 30 years in church she offered a level of grace and forgiveness that blew his mind and changed his life. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Have you ever wondered: If faith in Jesus provides my connection to God, then what role does the Holy Spirit play? Bible teacher Margaret Feinberg joins me to share from her book, "The God You Need to Know: Experience the Holy Spirit's Power and Presence Today." Originally aired July 15, 2025 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
We long for relationships to be joyful and life-giving. So why do they often feel like a struggle? How do we recognize and overcome the behaviors and thought patterns that leave us wounded, broken, and exhausted? Justin and Trisha Davis share from their book, "One Choice Away from Change: Break the Cycles That Hurt Your Relationships and Hold You Back." Resources if you're walking through betrayal and needing to forgive and/or let go of shame: Text FORGIVE to 877-933-2484 Mercy Prayers from Melissa Coleman here Shame Off You Livestream here Originally aired March 4, 2025 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Every fiber of you aches to distance yourself from something holding you back—that one thing that is killing you. Pastor and radio host, Karl Clauson shares from his book, "Killing Sin: Conquer the One Thing That Is Defeating You." Originally aired February 3, 2025 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
This message was inspired by Susie's book "Your Powerful Prayers." The videos mentioned are available here When I Think About the Lord by Christ for the Nations Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
When reading the Bible we often miss essential details that add richness and significance, and therefore don't grasp the bigger picture. Rabbi Jason Sobel joins me on the next Susie Larson Live to share from his book "Transformed by the Messiah: How Old and New Testament Jesus Connections Reveal God's Intentional Story for Your Life." Originally aired December 19, 2025 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
What is your identity in Christ? Heidi Lee Anderson joins Susie to talk about our identity in Christ and how we can walk it out in our every day lives. Get the Identity in Christ Bundle here. Heidi's book is "P.S. It's Gonna Be Good: How God's Word Answers Our Questions about Faith, Fear, and All the Things." Originally aired January 21, 2025 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here