The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge

Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast responds to the news of a novel release that was cancelled due to evidence it was largely artificial intelligence-generated.  It was painfully obvious in its weak writing.  There are human skills and talents that eludes AI.  They also address the growing concern of AI psychosis.  Carmen then looks at our means of communication such as cellphones...

Licensed counselor Debra Fileta , host of " Talk to Me " and author of " People Skills ," talks about some of the junk that gets in the way to having true, fruitful people skills: having that ability to convey God's love in a pure way.  How do you break the pattern of unhealthy people skills.  Casey Hough , author of " Known for Love ," offer help for those with who have friends, neighbors, and fa...

If God is sovereign, if God will be bringing about the new heavens and new earth, if He's gonna do it, why should we be active in being compassionate to our neighbors and work toward the wellbeing of others in this fallen world which will fade away?  Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson talks about how God calls us to participate now in what He's doing.  Carmen LaBerge looks at news headlines, includ...

Dr. Brick Lantz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses many of the legal issues around chemical abortion, as well as the rising concern about how the contamination of our water supplies due to medical waste and the pharmaceuticals used in the chemical abortions.  He also addresses newer guidelines around cholesterol management and addresses how AI tools might help in earlier det...

The Briefing 's Nick Pitts looks at the news out of Indiana where a religious group is seeking to use the state's religious freedom laws as a way to claim they have a right to abortion. Also, should we stop forcing our kids to share?  Luke Moon of Generation Zion and The Philos Project helps to update us on the military conflict with Iran, as well as some of the recent attacks on Jewish groups by...

Actress Courtney Hope, who portrays Mary, the mother of Jesus on The Christ Podcast (a production of Faith Media), talks about her personal faith and why she jump at the opportunity to be part of the epic podcast series.  The 4-part series debuts on Monday, March 30.  Former New Age adherent Priscilla Sanders , host of the Clarion Call podcast, share her story of getting caught up to the New Age m...

Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a listener question:  There's a lot of bad news out there.  Do you have any good news?  Yes, she does!  (Remember, you can ask Carmen a question by emailing her: carmen@myfaithradio.com .) Historian Daniel K. Williams , author of " The Politics of the Cross ," helps us look at a recent Pew Research study where unlike much of the rest of the world,...

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how heavy intake of short-form videos such as Tik Tok, SnapChat and YouTube shorts and weaken your brains ability to think.  Also, he talks about how many GenZ males are realizing how porn has negatively impacted them and and seeking to be set free from it.  He also invites you to be part of the 2026 screen fast .   Apologist Rob Phillips , author of " What Every...

Along with looking at looking at the Iran War and March Madness, Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show talks about the buzzword "singularity."  With our technological advances, there's talk about he merger of technology and humanity.  But there is a different singularity that we should seek.  Theolatte 's Daniel Dewitt talks about the minimal fact approach of helping people see t...

Karen Ellis of the Edmiston Center reflects on suffering.  Not all suffering is the same .  There's is the general suffering that all of fallen humanity endures, and how we enduring does speak to our faith.  But there's something different about suffering for the sake of the Name of Jesus.  Then, Sports Spectrum 's Jason Romano gets us geared up for NCAA March Madness, looking at the profound fait...

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith thinks about the war and those who are dying both on our side and on the other side.  War has costs.  He also talks about the rights and limits to those who call themselves journalists.  The And Campaign 's Justin Giboney, author of " Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around ," offers us the path forward in the midst of our current culture wars where ideologies often l...

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching outlines some of the losing strategies we often bring to our relationships and our workplace.  How do they bring harm to our workplace and our relationships?  Jen Oshman , author of " Very Good ," helps us to look at the entirety of Scripture, not just cherry-picked verses, to see God's design and valuing of women.  In God's eyes, being a wom...

Faith Wire 's Billy Hallowell updates us on places where God shows up in the news, including how a sermon by the pastor of a large church lead to dozens of cohabiting couples to make the commitment of marriage.  He also talks the latest " Investigating the Supernatural " episode about angels and demons.  Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News helps draw attention to a CEF missionary from South Korea...

Jimmy and Kelly Needham of the Cleary podcast, authors of the " See For Yourself " studies, offer an invitation to look into the Bible again (or maybe for you the first time) provide skills for reading the Bible well with the goal of deepening your relationship with God Himself.  Then, Rick Lawrence of Vibrant Faith and Carmen continue to workshop a book around the shocking kindness of Jesus, incl...

Political scientist Adam Carrington offers perpective on the recent move by the UK's House of Lords to get rid of its last hereditary members.  Why is this significant?  Why didn't the US have such?  Plus, as we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday this year, Adam looks at George Washington's warning about the need for a deep religious faith to keep our country safe and free.  Kyla Gillespie , au...

Carmen talks with attorney Michael Maddox, her oldest, dearest friend.  They talk about their friendship and about their years of iron sharpening iron.  Michael also talks about being a Christian in the legal field, especially in the area of criminal defense with a view to redemption.  Lana Silk of Transform Iran updates us about the state of Christians in Iran and her heart for her country in the...

It's so easy to get distracted from what is really important in your life and your citizenship in God's Kingdom.  Dave Buehring of Lionshare offers some practical attention management tips and helps us to live with the long view.  Carmen, then, helps us get caught up on what's happening in the world.  When it comes to the Academy Awards, the movies that won, what gets awarded, what we pay attentio...

Plugged In 's Adam Holz talks about some of the ways that Hollywood appropriates Biblical stories and Christian themes, only to distort them.  He also addresses the social media trends that are leading to eating disorders among teen boys.  He points out that eating habits often are an indicator of mental health issues.  Apologist Rob Phillips , author of " What Every Christian Should Know about Sa...

Carmen offers a rundown of some of the ways Iran is attacking the US and other nations and encouraging those sympathetic to them in terror attacks as the war against them continues...especially against those who are Jewish.  Social media expert and blogger Chris Martin reflects how many of us live in a world of abundance, but we often have a scarcity mindset because of fear. And we all suffer.  Ho...

As we approach Holy Week, Bible teacher Carol McLeod helps us reflect on this most explosive 7 days in all of history !  How have you responded to what Jesus did and His call to you? Tiffany Stein, author of "Mourning God," talks about deep loss,     The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here  

Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast helps update us on how AI is being used where it intersects with our children:  some school counselors using AI to track a student's mental health, as well as how some toys are embedding chatbots in their toys in spite of AI companies not wanting it.  Pastor Robert Castro returns to continue talking about "narraphor": teaching the next generation...

Carmen LaBerge looks at a range of news headlines from Wyoming's new pro-life heartbeat law and the long TSA line due to the partial government shutdown.  She also talks about a growing Atlanta church gathering of mainly young people that meets Mondays.  Why the attention? Writer and anti-human trafficking activist Christine Caine , author of " The Faith to Flourish ," talks about amid the pressur...

Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson calls us to be mindful not just in speaking the Truth, but to also be mindful of our tone.  Are we reflecting God's heart toward others as we make stands for matters around us.  Pastor Alfonso Espinosa , author of " Contending For Christ Through the Creed ," encourages us to not be overcome by what's happening in the world or in your own life.  Rather, rest...

Christian Medical and Dental Association 's Dr. Tiffany Schatz joins us from Israel. She talks about what it's like serving at a hospital during wartime .  She also addresses what has become the assisted suicide machine in Canada.  Robert Dayton , author of " 100XLife ," talks about what it means to putting Jesus's words into practice.  What parts of your life are you not putting his words into pr...

The Briefing 's Nick Pitts helps us apply the mind of Christ to the bobbling oil prices, the lagging jobs numbers, and the move to give people medals only 18 miles into a marathon.  Luke Moon of Generation Zion and The Philos Project keeps us updated on the military action against Iran by the US and Israel.  He also addresses the attempted bombing outside the NYC mayor's mansion by an bomber who w...