The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge

Billy Hallowell of CBN News and Faith Wire talks about Christ-followers who are actively pointing people to Jesus during the World Cup, including Christian Pulisic's "Bible Time."  He also talks about a ministry seeking to bring freedom to those being human trafficked, and how former Scientologist Joy Villa is now free in Jesus.  Mission Network News ' Ruth Kramer updates us on the situation betwe...

On this special Faith Radio Day of Prayer and Praise edition of The Reconnect, Carmen helps us look at the headlines that frustrate us and the situations in our lives that make us want to give up.  In the midst all those things, we can turn to our great and sovereign God who has the whole world in His hands.  So we can turn to Him in prayer.  Christina Hannan of the Praying Through Scripture podca...

On this special Faith Radio Day of Prayer and Praise edition of The Reconnect, political scientist Adam Carrington , who also serves as the chaplain for the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs , talks about good models for prayer found in his parents and in resources like the Anglican "Book of Common Prayer" to help guide and fuel our prayers.  National Day of Prayer Taskforce's Kathy Branzell talk...

Carmen talks about a Washington Post report on how former congresswoman and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was heavily influenced by her spiritual guru Chris Butler of the Science of Identity Foundation (a breakaway group from Hare Krishna), even to the point that Butler was ordering her to push for various policies and writing her communications.  She also talks about Vice Presid...

Lionshare 's Dave Buehring and Carmen continue talking through a series of conversations around "Your Season, Your Calling."  This time, they look at those in the 50's and 60's .  It's often a time you hit convergence:  where you have a more refined understanding of your giftedness and calling, and you sense the internal grace that helps you to zero in on what you should be doing in life.  Luke Mo...

On this Juneteenth, Plugged In 's Adam Holz talks about some of the better movies and entertainment offerings around the holiday.  He also reviews Toy Story 5, and how being online has affected us.  Ramon Pastrano from Third Sphere talks about the history around Juneteenth, why it's important to the whole Church, and how we can move to a more united, while diverse, community of believers.  The Rec...

On this Juneteenth show, Pastor Mark DeYmaz of Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas, author of " Disruption ," talks about the beauty of bringing diverse people together in one congregation as they both worship and work together to impact their community for Jesus.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt dispells a common misunderstanding about how much Jesus really talked about Heaven and the coming kingdom.   The...

Time of Grace 's Mike Novotny, author of " Newlywed:  A Christian Guide for Loving Year One ," points out that so much attention is paid by many engaged couples on the ceremony, but not on the assumptions and expectations each has about married life.  How do you work through these assumptions and expectations to develop a common gameplan for the marriage.  Pastor Bob Castro offers an analysis of t...

Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast talks about how the Federal government has put restrictions on Anthropic's release of their Fable model.  What are the implications?  Plus, China announces the approval of a brain chip, bypassing Elon Musk's Neuralink efforts.  Would you put a chip in your head?  Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano celebrates the 2026 FIFA World Cup and talks about se...

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching addresses the top 5 moral failures of business owners and leaders that lead to broken workplaces. Bill also talks about Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire.  Is his wealth a moral problem?  Kelly Kapic , author of " When the Journey Hurts ," talks about suffering.  It's real!  How do you find meaning in the midst of it?  How do...

Pastor Daryl Crouch , executive director of Everyone's Wilson , helps us thing about not just Father's Day, but helping us to related to God as our Heavenly Father. That can be hard when your experience with your earthly father may not have been healthy or good.  How can knowing God inform your view of fathers and, if you're a dad, your view of fathering?  Alfonso Espinosa , author of " Contending...

Dr. Brick Lantz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses the recent decision by the Cleveland Clinic ending youth transgender procudures, as well Health and Human Services' move to protect the lives of frozen human embryos.  He also talks about a new sunscreen just approved by the FDA.  Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence continues talking about Jesus's kindness with us, even when we ar...

Along with talking about the NY Knicks winning the NBA Championship, The Briefing's Nick Pitts reflects a recent NBC poll about what about how American's feel the American dream is slipping away. But do they really see the lifestyle creep they are living in?  Plus, Etsy witches?  Luke Moon of 2Hammers and Generation Zion comments on the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. So littl...

In light of the movie "Disclosure Day," film producer and writer Derrick Warfel , author of the upcoming book " UFOs and God ," talks about the biased assumption that alien creatures are kind and not a threat.  But Derrick looks at Scripture and accounts from abductees who claim how they suffered at the hands of "aliens."  Help4Families ' founder Denise Shick, author of " Grace and Truth ," offers...

Carmen talks about the agreement (really a memorandum of understanding) between the US and Iran that was agreed to over the weekend.  What's in it?  How will that affect fuel costs?  How will it affect Israel's conflict with Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon?  Political scientist Daniel Bennett , author of " Uneasy Citizenship ," talks about a recent, very technical, decision in an Alabama capital...

Plugged In 's Adam Holz talks about how Google is losing followers to search engine DuckDuckGo because Google has going so fulling into AI.  He also talks about the spiritual messaging in the movie "Backrooms."  Then, Adam addresses the new Spielberg's new movie "Disclosure Day."  Should definitive evidence of intellegence extraterrestial life truly shatter your faith in God?  NBA Championship!  S...

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show shares about his Uncle Tom and his amazing ability to hide, and how many times the most important things in our lives are in plain sight.  He also talks about his dreams as a kid to be Chicago Cub and then their broadcast announcer.  What are the fantasies we often chase in stead of working on what God has before you?  Chris Martin reflects o...

Bible teacher Carol McLeod shares her weekly prayer strategy :  how she prayer for what and who God call us to prayer for and praying God's word.  Then, Carmen answers some of her listener's questions, including helping to know the difference between a translation fo the Bible and a paraphrase.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist and Johnny Cash fan Mark Caleb Smith talks about the powerful spiritual imagery in some of the Man in Black's music.  He also addresses changes in how the military is organizing the chaplaincy and what religions are supported through it.  The Dad Whisper, Michelle Watson Canfield , offers help for dads in understanding and and communicating better with their daughters.  She's a...

Cynthia Scott , author of " Celebrating God, Our Founder ," helps us reflect on the people of faith and the Biblically-infused understanding of liberty that were essential to the founding of the United States.  Licensed counselor Debra Fileta , author of " People Skills ," reminds us of all God's says over us: His affirmations of us. From there, we can graciously engage others around us.  The Reco...

Carmen LaBerge talks about the concerns of AI-empowered warfare.  Will we allow artificial intelligence made decisions about targeting and strikes?  Congress is now considering the Human Authority in Lethal Operations (HALO) Bill.  How do we make sure humans and ethical frameworks are in place?  Carmen also talks about a new trend called silent book clubs.  Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News high...

Kathy Koch , author of " Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children ," talks about some of the things that cause relational breakdown with adult children, how you're no longing parenting (verb), but still are a parent (noun.)  What steps can you take to heal the broken relationship?  Robert Dayton , author of " 100XLife ," asks us how well do we listen to Jesus and His Word.  Hav...

As we celebration the 250th birthday of the US this year, politcal scientist Adam Carrington takes us back to June 1789 when the first Congress heard the first proposal of the 12 articles of a bill of rights.  This was the basis of our Constitution's Bill of Rights.  Plus, as the latest session of the Supreme Court is winding down, Adam addresses what big cases remain to be decided.  Researcher Ge...

Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann , author of " Kingdom of Rage ," talks about our nation's semiquincentennial, our contentious, divided culture, and outside threats.  Could extremists disrupt our celebrations?  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 t...

Lionshare 's Dave Buehring continues talking with Carmen around "your season, your calling."  Looking at mid-life--your 40's and 50's--they talks about how you have more clarity of your nature abilities, acquired skills, and your spiritual gifts.  You see your purpose more clearly.  Then, with both Pride Month and the pride we might have as our nation celebrates it's 250th birthday, what does the...