The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge

On this 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Carmen offers some personal reflections.  She also talks about a situation where faith and politics got blurred at a recent political event. How do we apply the mind of Christ to that?  Then, Chris Martin of The Rooted Network (who is much younger) joins Carmen to reflect how each of them remember it and processed it.  Plus, he offers insights to why r...

As our kids get back to school, and families get back to church, are you getting back to the Bible?  Teacher Carol McLeod gives you reasons to get re-engaged with studying the Bible, especially in a group setting!  She also addresses some of the objections for taking the Bible as God's Word .  Christianity Today's Bonnie Kristian , author of " In Defense of Evangelicalism ," talks about how what h...

Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast addresses the rising fears of how artificial intelligence is becoming so powerful and is doing things its developers hadn't planned for.  How do we respond as followers of Jesus and not fear?  Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann , author of " Kingdom of Rage ," looks at those who would do terroristic acts today.  Most are not part of a ideological...

Pastor Jonathan Parker , author of " Other Watchful Dragons ," talks about how CS Lewis used "narrative apologetics," allowing stories to help people see the truth of God and the Gospel.  Well crafted stories can speak past cultural and personal biases and walls!  Licensed counselor Debra Fileta , author of the new book " Relationship Skills ," helps us see our relational seasons, and offer ideas...

Between the tragedies like the crisis in Nepal or even thinking of 9/11, Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson addresses how we can, as the Church, can draw near and reflect Jesus to those in deep need or trauma. Also, he answers a listener question:  Who is Jesus?  Are you a member of things like the Rotary Club or the Elks?  Kinsmen 's Peter Ostapko talks about breakdown of civic group and th...

Both Carmen and Dr. Bret Nicks of the Christian Medical and Dental Association address the state of New York's recent acceptance of physician-assisted suicide and the start-up of the company Quietus."  What are the ethical and moral concerns?  Bret also address the rise in measles cases, including deaths, as well as the problem of too much sugar intake by youth.  Robert Dayton , author of " 100XLi...

Between the "Hail Mary" pass to Miley Cyrus wanting to go only by her first name, The Briefing 's Nick Pitts reflects on the power of a name, as well as the UN decision on what map to use.  Luke Moon of 2 Hammers and Generation Zion talks about state of the conflict between the US and Iran, as well as the continuing rise of antisemitism.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are...

In this special Labor Day podcast, Carmen talks with worship artist Laura Story , author of " Stand in Awe ," and singer/songwriter Tim Timmons , author of " Waking Up Again ," invite  you into a "gloriously fearful reverence" of God, especially in the midst of life's difficulties.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here!

In this special Labor Day podcast, Carmen is joined by Tom Bennardo , author of " Open-Hearted, Soul-Connected Church ," and Shaunti Feldhahn , author of " When Hurt People Come to Church ," talks about how to improve our relationships in church to help each other grow closer to God and each other.  This is especially important amid our mental health crisis.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Fai...

Carmen revisits conversations with Gale Kragt , author of " The Heart of Healing " devotional and Hosanna Wong , author of " You are More Than You've Been Told ," and the companion children's book " What God Says About You ."  Together, we think again about what it means to know what God in Christ has granted those who believe, and how that can impact our lives as we see ourselve correctly.   The...

The Gospel Coalition's Brett McCracken , author of " The Wisdom of Sleep ," reminds us that our need for sleep was part of God's design.  Are we resting in that truth? Kim Dolan Leto , author of " Fit God's Way ," offers some fresh words of hope in a world obsessed with weight loss. God is calling you to something better!   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible b...

Radio host Candice Grey share of a tragic accident on a e-bike.  It could have ruined her life, but God.  She is now an advocate for both e-bike safety and God's goodness.  Plus with Labor Day on the way, Pastor Jonny Ardavanis , author of the forthcoming book " Get to Work ," helps us see the honor it is to join God in creating and serving.  Yes, we get to work!  The Reconnect with Carmen and all...

With football season getting underway, Sports Spectrum 's Jason Romano talks about some of the followers in Jesus in the NFL and in college football that you might want to follow this year.  Kori Pennypacker of Bible2School , author of " Backpack Faith ," talks about equipping our kids to know God's truth and live confidently for Jesus in public schools.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Ra...

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith reflects the life and death of Wendell Berry and his vision of our need for rootedness in community.  He also addressed the President's executive orders for mail-in voting.  National Day of Prayer 's Kathy Branzell offers us help for when you what to help and pray with those going through a tragedy.  Kathy also offers ideas for organizing your prayer life bette...

Frontporch Republic 's Jeff Bilbro talks about the life, the writings, and the impact of Wendell Berry , who passed away at the age of 92.  The Gospel Coalition's Trevin Wax , co-author of " The Gospel Way Catechism of Kids ," talk about ways of helping our children to not only understand at their level what the Bible teaches, but also how they can see the falsehoods the world teaches.   The Recon...

Ethan Forhetz of Convoy of Hope talks about their work on the ground along the Nepal-Tibet border after the glacial collapse that brought devastation to communities in that area. Ethan emphasizes this is amid a large number of other crises globally and in the US this year.  Mission Network News ' Ruth Kramer also addresses the situation in Nepal, plus talks about the many ministries being put on a...

Jen Wilkin , author of " Dust to Dust ," addresses our culture's fear of aging.  But God honors the aged!  How can we age well in a world that fears it?  Vaneetha Risner , author of " Walking Through the Fire ," helps us look at the miracle of the manna , but the how the children of Israel got bored with the miracle.  What are the miracles and blessings we take for granted or actually begrudge?  T...

Political scientist Adam Carrrington talks about some recent legal battles over compulsory public education laws v. parental rights in guiding their child's education.  How does the 9th commandment about not bearing false witness have to do with education policy?  Journalist Billy Hallowell of Faith Wire and CBN News shares stories of God showing up in the lives of musician Nicole C. Mullen, astro...

Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann , author of " Kingdom of Rage ," addresses last week's settlement between social media giant Meta and most US states limiting access to their social media platforms to minors.  It has national security ramifications.  She also addresses the issue of Iran targeting the child of Israeli's prime minister.  John Bradley of the Lamia Afghan Foundation reflects on the...

Lauri Jarvis of Lionshare , one of developers of " A Discipleship Journey-Kids Edition ," talks about the process of discipleship.  It has steps that are essential, like the process of the caterpillar becoming a butterfly.  She also addresses discipling children with special needs.  Do you have an "individualized discipling plan?"  Carmen LaBerge then opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a question...

Plugged In 's Paul Asay reviews "Coyote vs. Acme" and "Beyond Belief," among other recent entertainment releases.  He also reflects on the life of Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved entertainmenters, business persons, and philanthropists in American. Jamie Statema of Go Fish , author of " A Broken Crayon ," talk about his involvement of The Hope Line , a Christian 24-hour crisis line for people...

In light of the tragic flooding in the Himalayas along the border of Nepal and Tibet, Carmen not only talks about ways to offer help but helps us see that when disasters happen, help needs to come from the outside.  This is most true with how we are saved from the Fall and our sin.  Rooted Network 's Chris Martin , author of " Terms of Service ," talks about how he can really critical of himself. ...

Enid Almanzar of  Bible Media Group  talks about the new  Visual Scripture Series  that links the text of the Bible with videos that help you better see and understand the world of the Bible.  Monica Ritchie , author of " Fashioned by Faith ," talks about the changed that happened in her when she saw her spiritual disciplines as not a check list, but as ways to deepen her relationship with God and...

Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast offers analysis of the recently announced $18 billion settlement of 48 states against social media giant Meta regarding its negative effects on youth.  Was it really a win for Meta??  Also, he addresses how religions (especially Muslims, Hindus, and occult groups) are exploiting the metaverse to spread their beliefs in real life.  Carmen then tal...

Dave Boden , author of " Raising Gen Alpha ," talks about the world of our kids 16 yrs and younger, what is shaping them, their need for in-real-life connection, and how us in the older generations can better offer that needed connection.  It starts with curiosity on our part!  Tim Mulgrew , author " The Book of Us ," helpls us see ourselves in the textbook human behavior in the stories of the peo...