The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge

Lionshare 's Dave Buehring talks about the difference seasons in your life from youth to old age.  Each has it's focus and calling.  Then he focusing on the sovereign foundations, that time from birth until you leave home.  Whether you realize it or not, God laid your foundations:  whether you have blue eyes or brown, whether you moved a lot or not, the challenges you faced.  God laid things in yo...

March Madness has become one of the biggest gambling ritual in our country.  Plugged In 's Adam Holz helps break down an insightful article talking about the negative social costs that gambling, especially now that is easy to do with phone apps, collapsing the distance between impulse and action.  He also offers reviews of "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "A Great Awakening."  Kim Dolan Leto , a...

With Easter and springtime with the focus on life, Carmen LaBerge wants us to think about death.  Former senator Ben Sasse, who is dying of cancer, was on a podcast talking about our final enemy: death.  He's seeking to die well.  Meanwhile, in our culture of death with abortion, we are feeling the effects of it as a society.   Chris Martin , author of " Terms of Service:  The Real Cost of Social...

Feeling blah?  Bible Teacher Carol McLeod seeks to help you embrace the 1440 gifts given to you by God each day.  There is a cure for the blahs !  Mark DeYmaz , author of " Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace ," helps us consider what is often called The Prayer of St. Francis.  While not written by him, it offers a beautiful path of active engagement with the community around you.   The Reconnect...

Michael Graham of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics and The Gospel Coalition talks about a new group study curriculum called " Making Sense of Us " that helps us explore some of the underlying cultural narratives in the world around us that influence our thinking and those around us.  But these narratives are imcomplete and can lead us away from a more robust understanding of life in Chri...

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."  Licensed counselor Debra Fileta , host of " Talk to Me " and author of " People Skills ," understand that sometimes it's hard to know what to talk about or how to communica...

Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson reflects on the Artemis II space mission and astronaut Victor Glover Jr.  Glover has declared his worship of God in the midst of his job as the mission pilot.  Astronaut is his job.  Pointing people to Jesus even amid his job is his vocation.  Micah LaCerte , author of " The Breaker ," talks about his story of pain and abuse, and how Jesus helped him and he...

Dr. Tiffany Schatz of The Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses assisted suicide policies like Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and those of other countries and some US states.  The reason for allowing it continue to grow, including those who have treatable conditions.  She also addresses the International Olympic Committee's recent decision to restrict biological men from...

Nick Pitts of The Briefing talks about the Artemis II moon mission that took it to the point farthest from the Earth any humans have been, the witness of Christian astronaut Victor Glover, and the fact there is nowhere you can run from God's presence.  He also celebrates the final charges against David Daleiden, who helped to expose the sale of baby body parts by Planned Parenthood, dropped. And,...

Psychologist Linda Mintle , host of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show and author of the " Hope and Healing for Anxiety " workbook, talks about some practical ways to handle anxious thoughts, getting your body's response under control, and rewiring your brain to handle by God's grace the anxiety.  Michael Zigarelli , author of " Evidence for Heaven ," talks about the many cases of those who've had Near Dea...

Carmen LaBerge looks are some of the news headlines on this Easter Monday and finds that there have been a lot of theological terms used in the news, especially around the rescue of the the downed US airman in Iran.  When such terms are used, are you ready to enter into such conversations and point people to the reality behind the terms?  Political scientist Daniel Bennett , author of " Uneasy Cit...

How do depictions of Jesus in media impact us?  Plugged In 's Adam Holz and Carmen look at various media offerings where Jesus is depicted, both those that are faithful and those that "go off script."  Apologist Rob Phillips , author of " What Every Christian Should Know about Salvation ," winds down our Lenten series of conversation about the salvation Jesus won for us at the cross.  He was glori...

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show joins Carmen on this Good Friday to think about why we can call the day that Jesus died on the cross as "good."  Apologist Daniel DeWitt talks about his children's book " The Friend Who Forgives, " reflecting on Jesus' love and forgiveness of Peter, the apostle who denied Him.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible...

Pastor Mark Moore , co-author of " The Missing Messiah ," talks about how we often miss what Jesus said and did.  How can we see Him for who he really is and what He really offers us?  Jason Hammerberg , author of " 100% Jesu s," talks about how in teaching children, He sees kids who know a lot of things about Jesus, but don't see how those truths fit together.  He wants them to see all that Jesus...

It's Holy or Maundy Thursday.  Carmen LaBerge spends time looking at the Passover seder and how Jesus redefined it into what we call The Last Supper.  She is joined by Kathy Branzell of the National Day of Prayer who helps to look at the prayers and blessings around the meal.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching addresses our political divide and how our polarized politics often leads to imputing wrong beliefs and motives to those you disagree with.  He also talks about in business and in life, we need to show mercy in abundance.  Kristen LeValley , author of " Growing Up Saved ," talked about being raised in Christian surroundings, but due to her di...

Carmen looks at many of the news headlines of the day, including the Artemis II lunar mission that will hopefully lift off today, the recent activity with the US Supreme Court, especially the decision upholding the rights of counselors to counsel minors who are struggling with unwanted same-sex desires but don't want it.  Mission Network News ' Ruth Kramer talks about the elevated concerns of pers...

Pastor and podcaster Jon Moffitt , author of " The Bible According to Jesus ," talks about reading the Bible, especially the Old Testament, through what Jesus taught and did.  We can see Jesus active in the Old Testament!  The whole Bible is about Jesus!  Author V aneetha Risner talks around her new book " This Was Never the Plan ," talks about going through a divorce she didn't seek, navigating l...

Political scientist Adam Carrington helps us look recent political news, including the change in the military where chaplains will no longer have a military rank insignia on their uniforms, but will have a faith insignia.  Plus, he addesses the birthright citizenship case before the US Suppreme Court.  CBN News/Faith Wire 's Billy Hallowell helps us understand what's been happening in Finland wher...

Carmen LeBerge comments on the weekend "No Kings" rallies, and even how some who call themselves Christians reject Jesus' kingship.  She then reflects on Holy Monday when King Jesus cleansing the temple and Him being rejected by the religious leaders.  Dietican Rebecca Corwin , author of " Arise and Eat ," looks at the foods of the Passover and how they actually point to Jesus, his life, the event...

Lionshare 's Dave Buehring helps us start our Holy Week with our eyes on what Jesus was doing during the days leading up to His death on the Cross on Good Friday.  Pastor Eric Geiger and his daughter Eden, authors of " 50 Days to Embracing (and Enjoying) Who God Says You Are ," talks about the challenges young people, especially girls, struggle with their identities.  But God offers them an identi...

Experience the story of Jesus like never before in  THE CHRIST , a four-part Easter audio epic. THE CHRIST  brings the gospel narrative vividly to life—from the humble manger to the victorious resurrection—through world-class voice talent, cinematic soundscapes, and stirring music. From the halls of Roman power to the wilderness of Judea and the hills of Galilee, this immersive audio drama follows...

Plugged In 's Adam Holz reviews " The Christ Podcast " from Faith Radio and Faith Podcasts.  Plus, he talks about a new federal law that will help with taking down deepfakes of you.  Still, that doesn't take way the problem.  What ways do you protect yourself and your family?  Apologist Rob Phillips , author of " What Every Christian Should Know about Salvation ," returns to continue to looks at t...

Along with a Friday Farm Report (Spring cleaning time!!), Carmen looks at some of the recent news of the day, including a possible end to the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, as well at news that the International Olympic Committee's decision to only let biological females to compete in women's competitions.  Social media expert Chris Martin reflects on watching through James Bond movies....

Pastor Jonty Allcock , author of " More of Jesus ," helps us think deeply on the truths of Jesus in ways that actually cause our heart to praise and desire more of Him.  Then Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and Northwestern Media (Faith Radio's parent organization,) addresses the story of another university president who had a moral failing.  This goes...