The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge

Plugged In 's Adam Holz takes us on the radar to talk about trends effecting our kids, including the insult of calling someone an NPC, a nerdy way of saying a person doesn't matter.  He also talks about the the theology behind " Avatar: the Last Airbender ."  Then, Carmen winds down the week with her Friday Farm Report (so much zucchini!!), plus looks at news headlines, including what we can learn...

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show reflects on a tour of Washington College with his daughter.  The college boasts a building with a foundation laid by George Washington.  Foundations may crack, or may have been laid for bad purposes.  But God redeems.  Chris Martin , author of " The Wolf in Their Pockets ," talks about the social media app SnapChat, one of the largest apps us...

Bible teacher Carol McLeod takes us to the book of Habakkuk who, although seeing so much loss and coming sadness, still said "yet I will sing."  Rejoicing is a daily act of the will.  The American Bible Society 's John Plake takes us deeper into the State of the Bible Survey 2026 , looking at what Americans think about AI and if it can be used for better Bible engagement.  Do we want sermons writt...

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith responds to the recent Supreme Court allowing the President to fire executive agencies.  Does this give the President of the United States too much power over the agencies regulatory activities?  Will Congress return legislative power back to itself?  Also, what does it mean to love America and Americans well?  Carl Trueman of the Ethics and Public Policy Cente...

Heather Zeiger of Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity talks about the "spud" cell created by scientist at the University of Minnesota that can divide and reproduce itself, well kinda.  Is it really "alive?" Also, she delves into the science behind soccer, plus what happened in Venezuela that caused the earthquakes.  Licensed counselor Debra Fileta of the Talk to Me , author of " People Skills ,...

Rocky Malloy, founder and CEO of the National School Chaplain Association , talks about the growing movement of chaplaincy in public schools, welcomed by districts in throughout the US, and the impact they have on students, staff, and the wellbeing of the schools and districts.  Mission Network News ' Ruth Kramer updates us on the recovery efforts in Venezuela and how churches are leading the effo...

Carmen's best friend Jessica Lalley of Voices to Connect recounts her recent trip to Egypt and Turkey through the ministry 4G3 meeting up with Christians, many facing persecution.  How do you come alongside them and those they are seeking to reach for Jesus?  Are you missing your opportunities near you to reach others?  Do you live a BOLO life?  David Lloyd of Mission to Haiti , co-author of " Str...

Political scientist Adam Carrington helps us look at the just finished term of the US Supreme Court and helps us process the decisions around birthright citizenship, sex and school sports, seperation of powers issues, and more.  Journalist Billy Hallowell of CBN News and Faith Wire talks about how God has moved in the lives of a pastor, turned "undercover cop," a person who used to read tarot card...

Security Analyst Elizabeth Neumann , author of " Kingdom of Rage ," talks about what the FBI has discovered about those who were hoping to attack the UFC 250 event on the White House grounds last month.  What is another example of nihilistic extremism?  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St. Paul talks about the trend of on-line degree in weeks and months.  Do they...

Lionshare 's Dave Buerhing continues to talk about your calling at you various stages of life.  This time focusing on when you're in your 70's and 80's:  The Sage Stage .  In this part of life, you're shaping and pouring your wisdom into those who are younger, handing them the reins.  Then, Carmen wishes you a happy new year.  Ok, for Faith Radio, we started our new fiscal year.  Our nation just c...

On this best-of The Reconnect, Acton Institute's  Dylan Pahman , co-editor of the " Christian Roots of American Liberty ," talks about the concepts around liberty that the Founders learned from the Bible and Christian thought through the centuries. How do we love well?  Our country?  Those sitting next to us at church who are hurting?  Cultural analyst Daniel Darling , author of " In Defense of Ch...

Karen Ellis of the Edmiston Center helps remind us that we (both as individuals and collectively as Jesus followers) are defined by who we are in Christ and His Kingdom.  When we forget that and all His promises to His people, evil flourishes. Pastor Mark Moore , co-author of " The Missing Messiah ," talks about what it really means to bear the cross of Christ in our lives.  Are you minimizing wha...

On this best-of The Reconnect, 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.   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 und...

On this best-of The Reconnect, Vaneetha Risner shares about how to respond and what to remember when waiting feels wasted . 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 Car...

On this best-of The Reconnect, Pastor  Mark DeYmaz of Mosaic Church in Central Arkansas, author of " Disruption ," talks about the three-dimensional gameplan that included the establishment of the separate non-profit Vine and Village that does the good works that draws them closer to a relationship with Christ. Pastor Louis Rosenthal of The McKinney First Baptist Church shares how God lead his chu...

Pastor Heath Hardesty , author of " All Things Together ," helps us see our following Jesus much like being a trade apprentice.  You learn to do the things your teacher does.   Brazos Fellowship's Paul Gutacke r, 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.   Faith Radio podcasts are ma...

On this best-of The Reconnect, Chad Roberts , author of " Blind Faith ," returns to talk about losing his sight, the loss he suffered, and how God has blessed him amid the blindness.  There's a lot he doesn't see.  But, often what we see causes us to stumble.  How can we really see what we can't see?   Sandra Peoples , author of " Accessible Church ," offers some Gospel-centered ideas for helping...

On this best-of The Reconnect, Dr. Scott James, author of " Deep Breath. Little Whisper ," applies his medical knowledge around breathing to help us help our kids connect their body and soul to pray what's on their hearts.   Slugs and Bugs ' Randall Goodgame, author of " Sing the Bible ," talks about helping your kids internalize some of the most transformative verse in the Bible through song.   T...

In this best-of The Reconnect, Mary DeMuth , author of " Restory ," talks about how through Jesus, He's not just saving you from past sin and hurt, but He actually reframes that past, rewrites your present and redefines your future.  Embrace your "restory." Micah LaCerte , author of " The Breaker ," talks about his story of pain and abuse, and how Jesus helped him and helps other men break the pow...

In this special best of The Reconnect, 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.   Seth Lewis , author of " The Language of Rivers and Stars ," talks about Heaven and Earth and their beauty speak to the glory of God.  Are you listening? The Reconnect with Carmen and all...

Plugged In 's Adam Holz talks about Netflix's Playground, a platform of video games aimed at little children.  Is it problematic? And if so, how?  Plus, how does your lived faith impact your kids faith formation?  Plus, our literacy rates are dropping, partly due to our skimming of digital data instead of deeply reflecting on what your read. Then, as we wind down the week, Carmen looks some differ...

Thann Bennett of the Equipped Newsletter and radio show helps us thing about the World Cup competition in the US this year.  He also helps us thing about the fact that we have an opportunity reach the nations as they visit us!  Plus, in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the ending of Temporary Protective Status, he talks about foster care and about his ministry A Fearless Life .  Ch...

The And Campaign 's Justin Giboney, author of " Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around ," talks about being honest with our complicated history and yet being positively patriotic and loving our country.  Acknowledge the past and current problems, but not to live in them.  He also tries to help us understand what Democratic Socialism is and isn't.  It's complicated.  Jean Stoffer and Grace Start of The E...

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith offers insights into a recent religious freedom decision by the US Supreme Court, plus highlights some of the remaining cases before this year's court session.  Plus, Mark comments on a statewide effort to mobilize South Carolina pastors for political action.  While the goals might be good, does overly politically-engaged pastors actually weaken their impact in...

As we are approaching the USA's 250th birthday, Carmen reflects on some of Bible verses that impacted the Founding Fathers and the people living in the fledgling United States.  She borrowed from Robert Morgan's book "100 Bible Verses That Made America."  Cru City Global's Josh Irby, host of the Mission Shift podcast and author of " The Barnabas Facto r," talks about the how Christians from variou...