The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge

It's hard to give thanks during the hard seasons.  Bible teacher Carol McLeod talks with Carmen about the hard season she's in, what God is teaching her, and what's she's learning about giving thanks in everything .  Deeper Still 's Karen Ellison shares her story of getting an abortion, the wounds it left, and finding deep healing and forgiveness.  The forgiveness of Jesus is stronger than the gri...

The US midterm elections continue to bring about changes!  Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith joins Carmen to sort through the fallout, especially at the state level.  Then, Ron Smith of The Bridge to Kindness joins Carmen to talks about how your spiritual and natural gifts are part of God's design to meet the needs of your community.  How do you get mobilized to both bless your city, and point...

It's Veteran's Day.  As we honor those who have served, we remember many are struggling with the physical and emotional wounds of their service.  Carmen talks with Damon Friedman of SOF Missions and the Veterans Service Alliance about his story as a vet, plus what is being done to help our veterans.  Then, Carmen talks about a recent survey by LifeWay Research that show so many people who claim to...

Want to help someone more deeply engage God's word but don't know where to start?  Open the Bible 's Colin Smith talks with Carmen about a new resource called " Hike Through the Bible ."  Between the book and the accompanying podcast , Colin offers a good look at the unified story of the Bible.  Plus, in light of the recent protests in parts of Europe, Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News talks abo...

Rebekah Hannah, author of " Talking to Kids About Hard Things " and " Zara and the Mean Girl ," joins to talk about the importance of storytelling when it comes to hard conversations with your kids. Then, Robert Dayton, author of " 100XLife ," joins to discuss the Sermon on the Mount. Hear as he covers topics like sin, divorce, and keeping promises. The Reconnect with Carmen and all the offerings...

Political scientist Adam Carrington joins to talk about what it means to be a Christian today. There are many political headlines and Adam helps bring Jesus to the center of the conversation. Then, Carmen LaBerge concludes with a conversation about personal appearance. She explains that what you wear can speak volumes about how you view yourself and what you value. The Reconnect with Carmen and al...

If hackers disable important infrastructure, would you be ready?  Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann , author of " Kingdom of Rage ," talks about simple ways to be prepared in case of emergencies .  She also talks about our civic engagement: it's more than just voting.  How do we work for the flourishing of our communities? Pastor Seth Troutt, author of "Authentic Masculinity," talks about the cou...

Lionshare's Dave Buerhing , author of " The Discipleship Journey ," share stories of those who he discipled that have gone on to disciple others in the ways of Jesus.  If someone sees ways in you they want to learn more about from you, what questions to you ask?  What tools do you have that will help you be a reproducer of Jesus followers?  Then, Carmen opens up the Monday Mailbag to answer the qu...

Many who at one time rejected the idea of God are now rethinking their beliefs, many received Jesus as savior!  On this Reconnect Revisited, Carmen talks with apologist Justin Brierley , author of " Why I'm Still a Christian ," about his many conversations with noted atheists and how it not only strengthened his faith, but also how many of these atheists are reconsidering God.  Plus, Wikipedia fou...

The holiday movie season is under way!!  Plugged In 's Adam Holz (who is now on Substack ) looks at the first wave of holiday movies like "Jimmy," " Cat in the Hat," and "I Play Rocky." He also talks about how AI is being implemented in fighting scammers, and how AI developers are trying to get religious morals programmed into their agents. Will it work? Kim Dolan Leto , author of " Fit God's Way...

Not to get you too hungry, but today is National Nacho Day!  Carmen talks about that, as well as daylight and God's design.  Plus, as our Hindu friends celebrate Diwali, their festival of light, how can we share with them about the true light of Jesus?  Even amid all the disagreements about what the Bible teaches about the end times, apologist Daniel DeWitt talks about the things that Christians a...

Vince Strawbridge, author of " Pretty Good at Walking ," talks about his family's over 2,600 mile journey down the Pacific Crest Trail.  Why would his family did it?  How did it affect his family and their faith?  Pastor Jonathan Landry Cruse , author of " The Upside-Down, Inside-Out, Can't Believe It Kingdom " and " Paradox People ," talks about helping our kids (and ourselves) live out the ways...

We know that AI customizes its responses based on what it knows about you. But Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast talks about how because of that, it influences what you think is real (even when something is not real!).  Plus, tech titan Peter Theil has been talking a lot about the Antichrist . What's he saying?  National Day of Prayer Taskforce 's Kathy Branzell talks about the p...

Along with more post-election thoughts, Carmen talks with Bill English of On Path Counseling .  With the holidays on the way, what do you do when you have family members who are cold, maybe even bulligerent, to your Christian faith.  Anthony Bradley , author of " The Fatherhood Effect ," talks about the struggle our youth, especially boys, are having with a lack of positive manhood and fatherhood,...

It's the day after the US midterm election, and God is still God on His Throne.  Carmen brings that into focus, then talks with Everyone's Wilson 's Daryl Crouch about being on mission for the Gospel, even if you're part of a congregation that is older and has few kids.  There is good news for aging churches !  Pastor Dean Weaver, stated clerk of The Evangelical Presbyterian Church talks about lif...

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Bret Nicks joins to discuss recent health headlines, covering discussions on peptides, ChatGPT medical advice, and superbugs. Jeff Samelson , author of " Walk This Way, " joins to discuss our earthly and heavenly citizenship. He shares that no matter what happens on earth, we are always citizens of Heaven.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all the offeri...

The Briefing's Nick Pitts, who also works in the energy sector, shares about how people are turning from God and are being influenced by witchcraft. He explains how Scripture reveals that these same struggles aren't new and that they existed throughout history. Luke Moon of  Generation Zion and The Philos Project also joins to discuss the recent Israeli election and what we now know a week later. ...

God doesn't save you only to leave you broken in this life.  Carmen talks with Alistair Begg of Truth for Life , author of " We Will Be Changed ," about what fruits and glories the Holy Spirit is seeking to cultivate in our lives. As the legal matters around the case of the Cornell 7 continues to be re-litigated, what about moral matters?  Carmen reflects on an article by Anthony Bradley focusing...

Carmen is back!!  What did she do last week?  Part of what she and her husband did was pour into their grandson Koda about the wealth of God's word and helping understand and pray The Lord's Prayer. Political scientist Daniel Bennett , author of " Uneasy Citizenship ," talks about a recent event the Center for Faith and Flourishing event between a Christian and a Muslim political scientist on how...

When Carmen LaBerge talks about applying the mind of Christ to the matters of the day, what does that really mean? On this Reconnect Revisited, Carmen is joined by an audience in Madison, WI as she talks about what connecting the eternal with the everyday.   The Reconnect Revisited with Carmen and all the offerings of Faith Media are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here !

Do you feel Hollywood is promoting witchcraft, especially to our daughters?  Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Adam Holz from Plugged In talking about Hollywood's history around witchcraft.  Many of the modern iterations do seemed aimed at girls.  Also, ever notice how the characters you and your kids focus on affect your personal character ?  There's a reason!  Plus, Pastor Rolando Remedios ,...

 If one goes up, the other does not go down! Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show .  As we try to balance justice and mercy, especially ahead of an election, we must remember that in Jesus both of them rise!  Emily Berning, founder of the pro-life organization Let Them Live , talks about standing both the rights of the unborn child AND the ne...

With all the attention this time of year to the supernatural, guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Jon Moffitt , author of " The Bible According to Jesus ," helps us look at the "unseen realm" of spiritual beings, part of God's created order. What's really out there?  Rebekah also talks with Teasi Cannon , author of " Counterfeit Forgiveness ," as they help us confront many of the modern myth arou...

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with political scientist Mark Caleb Smith looks at the messaging used in the mid-term political ads.  Much is focused on our anxieties and fears primarily, not the candidate.  How can you rise above the manipulation? What does thoughtful, Christian engagment look like? She also talks with CARE 's Pete Killingley , author of " A Christian Guide to AI ," around some B...

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks John Brennan, national church recruitment manager for Prision Fellowship and with Celebrate Recovery ,  who shares his own story of alcholism and incarceration, and then finding freedom and restoration in Jesus thanks to Prison Fellowship.  He now seeks to help others behind bars find freedom.  Micah Maddox , mother of five and author " Calming Your Anxious Child ,"...