The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge

Carmen LaBerge reflects on the life, character, and faith of Country artist, actor, business person, and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died yesterday at 80.  She lived her life as a pass-through account of God's blessings.  Pastor Alfonso Espinosa , author of " Contending for Christ Through the Creed ," talks again about the Apostle's Creed and what it means to contend well for God's Truth in t...

Christian Medical and Dental Association 's Dr. Tiffany Schatz offers some helpful guidelines for improving your communication with your doctor to help them best diagnose your health concerns.  She also addresses what could be a breakthrough in skin cancer treatments using mRNA technology.  Amy Bragg Carey and Anna Marie Carey, authors of " Claimed By God ,"  help us focus on 30 of the aspects of...

The Briefing 's Nick Pitts helps us apply the mind of Christ legislation in California that would hide information for publicly-funded entities, which may prevent journalists from exposing government fraud.  He also talks about the far-left wing influencer Hasan Piker.  Luke Moon of Generation Zion and 2 Hammers updates us the conflict between Iran and the US, including the latest moves in what so...

Psychologist Linda Mintle  of the  Dr. Linda Mintle Show joins to talk about the antidote for envy and how to address it head-on. We need to deal with envy when it arises and be content with what God has given us.  Peter Demos , author of " Bold, Not Belligerent ," also joins us today to discuss debt. When we are consumed with debt, it is hard to be bold. Hear as he talks about budgeting principle...

Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a question who has been praying to God for a certain need, but has not received an answer. Why?  Mariner Church pastor Eric Geiger , author of " The Rooted Leader ," address some of the seven rhythms that help leaders (and, really, anybody) bear fruit in your calling and in life.    The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made po...

Paul Asay of Plugged In offers reviews for "Brink of War" and "The Magic Faraway Tree," which highlights the issue of magic in movies.  While it can be benign in some cases, it can also turn really dark.  Plus, he discusses how as our devices listen and surveils us. With the harvested data and with AI, it could use your data for its learning.  So, be careful what you say and type.  Then, Carmen co...

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newslette r and r adio show reminds us that everything boils down to one of two ways:  the way of life and the way of death.  He also encourages us to be the like the sunflower.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt , who also serves with Scholar Leaders , talks about people who have been very vocal against Jesus, but now are on the path to seeing the beauty and truth of God and t...

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith offers analysis regarding a lawsuit against a Texas law requiring the 10 Commandments be posted in all public school classrooms.  He also talks about how diminishing attention spans are affecting us and what it means for things like education and politics.  Pastor Bob Castro talks about the convergence of social media and entertainment offerings like the "13 Re...

Ruth Chou Simons , author of " This Moment Matters ," talks about what she has learned about having a life full of grace that is meaningful.  It's not automatic.  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern and Northwestern Media (Faith Radio's parent organizations) shares the story of the time evanglist Billy Graham (UNW's 2nd president) and C.S. Lewis met and what Lewis tho...

With technology changing our worklife and how we make a living, Bill English of  Bible and Business and On Path Counseling addresses how we perceive yourselves and our identity.  What is our God-given identity of who we are in Christ, as opposed to out constructed identities of what we do?  Kathy Tuan-MacLean , co-author of " Moms on the Way ," talks about several of the main issues moms struggle...

Carmen spends time collecting her thoughts on the story of Jason Arday who built his academic career and his worth on falsehoods.  The falsehoods came to light, destroying his career and life.  Did Jason know where a true identity is found? Do you?  Mission Network News ' Ruth Kramer highlights some of good news of missionaries released, but also others facing legal issues in other countries.  Plu...

Melissa Miller , author of " But I Prayed for This ," talks about how when God answers a sincere prayer you had, only to find that what you prayed for ushered in a hard season of life.  Did God fail you?  How do you walk through the unexpected with the yes?  Vibrant Faith 's Rick Lawrence and Carmen continue to workshop his upcoming book about the shocking kindness of Jesus, this time looking at J...

Politicial scientist Adam Carrington helps us thing about the recent assassinations of famous people and the legal cases against their accused assassins who have become celebrities in certain circles.  And as we look back at America 250, Adam also looks at how Alexander Hamilton viewed the differences between the US Revolution and the French Revolution.  Billy Hallowell of CBN News and Faith Wire...

Security analyst Elizabeth Neuman , author of " Kingdom of Rage ," talks about the rising concern of Flock cameras that tracks license plates.  While this can helpful, but this technology can be abused.  How do balance safety and rights?  She also invites women to a book club around her book.  Apologist Rob Phillips , author of " What Every Christian Should Know About the Trinity ," talks about wh...

Lauri Jarvis of Lionshare talks about the resource " A Discipleship Journey Kids " and how we as parents and adults can be a companion on a child's growth journey with Jesus and becoming more like Jesus.  Then, since Carmen was out of the office for a few days, she collects her thoughts about what we collect.  She weaves some interesting headlines together to see a bigger issue in God's world.   T...

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Plugged In 's Adam Holz look at the move by a major college to offer a degree in online content creation.  Why?  Plus, he reviews the new Paws Patrol movie.  Pedro Garcia , author of " For Those Who Doubt ," share his story of falling away from God, becoming an atheist, only to be confronted by the truth about Jesus himself.  How do you help those struggling or...

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Lina Abujamra , author of " All My Life ," who shares her story of being raised in Lebanon and the struggles amid war.  And yet, God was with her.  She seeks to help us understand God is with us, even when the events of our lives are terrible.  All of our lives are His!  The Rooted Network 's Chris Martin reflects on the LA Dodgers and AI data centers.  Both ha...

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Bible teacher Carol McLeod about our search for purpose and meaning.  Often we look in the wrong places.  How does God help us to find purpose?  She offers a free 10-day study .  Apologist Neil Schenvi , author of " Post-Woke ," looks at how critical theory twists Biblical definitions and God's designs for things like justice and mercy.  How do we navigate thes...

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast about reports of AI going "rogue" on its developers.  He helps us keep these scary news headlines in perspective, especially as disciples of Jesus.  Plus, with school starting up again, what concerns should we have with AI's integration into the education system.  With families transitioning back to school, me...

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity the case of Baby Gabriel, a child who was brought to be through a surrogacy. But since he has a heart defect, the couple who would receive the baby requested him to be aborted before he was born.  The carrying mother refused and fled.  From a Christian viewpoint, what are the moral and ethical issues....

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Everyone's Wilson 's Daryl Crouch about who's responsible to disciple people to become like Jesus.  Hint:  it's not just the pastor's job!  How do you grow to become more like Jesus?  How do you help others do the same?  Caitlin Hawk , author of " Overcomer, Overcome ," shares her story of shame and false identity.  Because of that, her life spiralled downward....

Dr. Bret Nicks of the Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses New York's move to become the latest state to legalize medically-assisted suicide, sometimes " Medical Aid in Dying " (MAiD).  What are the ethical problems?  What are the guardrails? He also updates us on the Ebola crisis in parts of Africa, plus offers some medical guidelines regarding back-to-school.  Robert Dayton , autho...

The Briefing' s Nick Pitts responds to a political candidate and a former NBA first round draft pick who declare for the WNBA draft, mainly to show the obsurdity of the WNBA's stance of transgender sports.  Where's the line where mocking becomes sinful?  Luke Moon of Generation Zion and 2 Hammers helps us understand why the Israeli government is rejecting a peace plan back by the US President.  He...

Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show talks about recent losses of those close to her.  What happens when such losses and joining in their grief brings back past painful memories of losses and fears?  How do you process them?  Paul Anleitner , author of " Based on a True Story ," talks about the cultural "vibe shift" where people are tired of the deconstructing of our lives and are searching f...

Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday mailbag, answering a listener who says they feel they may be on the wrong path and wants to know how they can know if they are on the right path of Jesus?  She also responds to a listener who texted "I'm not worth being helped."  How would you answer? Daniel Bennett , author of " Uneasy Citizenship ," addresses the issue around legislators who have been missing from...