Along with a review of the new "Reagan" movie, Plugged In's Adam Holz responds to a recent pronouncement by the US Surgeon General that parental stress is public health crisis. 4G3's Laila Wahba, co-author of "The Coup," looks at how King David failed to recognize how his patterns of behavior affected his family until it was too late. How can we br…

As much as we have questions for God, Carmen points out that God has questions for us. Are you ready to answer? The Flourishing Cooperative's Gary Kendall shares stories of those who follow the B.L.E.S.S. rhythm of reaching their neighbors for Jesus, and praying for the with the help of the free BLESS app. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by …

Eric Hogue talks about the various places he's worked throughout various sectors, including radio and now as president of Colorado Christian University, and how it's so important to be a light for Jesus in whatever part of the marketplace God puts you. Christie Thomas, author of "Little Habits, Big Faith," talks about various ways to help get God's…

Awana's Matt Markins, co-author of "Forming Faith," talks about the importance of relationship helping our kids and the next generation meet and follow Jesus. Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Faith that Shines in the Culture," helps us get ready for the new school year and reflects on what makes both a good teacher and a good student. Faith Radi…

Along with some recent science headlines, science writer Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity addresses how Canada continues to expand their legal euthanasia to those with mental health issues. Carmen, then, talks about other interesting headlines around the health benefits of singing Amazing Grace, as well at talks about ho…

Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch and Carmen talk about the transit bus driver who gave a in need homeless person her shoes on a hot summer day, and how that's an example of just doing something redemptive in a broken situation. Along with talking about the astronauts stuck in space, Mark Turman of the Denison Forum talks about Elon Musk and a growi…

Dr. Tiffany Schatz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association talks about recent news around a hope that a certain cancer drug might also treat early-state Alzheimer's, as well as other medical news to help us live well. Joe Dobbins, author of "Hope After Church Hurt," talks about ways to heal from the pain of abuse or other hurt that happened…

Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement looks at news around alleged pricing collusion by landlords and about talk around expanding child tax credits, looking at the bigger picture of God's heart for the poor and outcast. Philos Project's Luke Moon offers an update on the situation in and around Israel, including tensions around the templ…

Pyschologist Linda Mintle talks about how sleep problems in children can lead to ADHD symptoms. She also addresses what do to when your child has a tablet tantrum. SaturateUSA's Phil Cohn share the vision of churches and their members connecting with and reaching the neighbors in their zip code with the Gospel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possibl…

Carmen opens up the Monday Mailbag to answer some questions listeners have asked regarding prayer, and also taking God at his word. Political scientist Daniel Bennett addresses what it means to vote our values, especially as a Christian. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

Plugged In's Adam Holz offer a review for the new movie "The Forge" that brings the topic of Christian discipleship to the big screen. From pumpkin spice to Icelandic volcanoes, Carmen helps us see God in the things happening in the world so we can share Him with others better. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click…

Convoy of Hope's Hal Donaldson, author of "What Really Matters," shares about his misplaced priorities in growing the ministry of Convoy of Hope, the cost on him and his family, and how proper aligned priorities create a better framework for growth and health. Social media expert Chris Martin talks about the prevalence of social media influencers a…

Mark Vroegop, author of "Waiting Isn't a Waste," shows that in our microwave and express-lane world may make waiting hard to do, God has always built into his people so much in the seasons of waiting. Rick Dempsey, the SVP of Creative and Global Localization for The Come and See Foundation, talks about the monumental effort of translating the TV se…

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith joins Carmen in looking how faith is depicted in our current election cycle, and how words like "freedom" and "justice" are being used by politicians with different meanings. Carmen then continues to respond to listener texts around the use of words, plus asks listeners what Faith Radio means to them. Faith Radi…

In episode 72 I sit down with Steven Kahn, Product Development Scientist at Onnit, a supplement company focusing on total human optimization and scientifically proven ingredients. We discuss:-Supplement Formulation Basics-Standardized Ingredients Vs Proprietary Blends-Avoiding Supplement Marketing -Melatonin Myths Watch our conversation on YouTube …

Bible and Business' Bill English helps us understand how inflation and the growing national debt are and likely will impact us, and calls us to be prepared when crisis strikes to minister to those in need. April Readliner of Canavox talks about helping college students understand how God designed us to relate well between the sexes. Faith Radio pod…

In applying the mind of Christ to the matters of the day, Carmen looks at a recent speech at the RNC talking about how we are all God's children. Mission Network New's Ruth Kramer updates us about developments with Christians overseas struggling under persecution. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

Steve Carter, author of "Grieve, Breathe, Receive," talks about the disconnection between our pain and often the way we "do" church, and how important our relationships are as we grieve. Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern-St Paul, talks about the difference between cancel culture and when an institutions mission filte…

Carmen responds to news of how Planned Parenthood is offering abortion-inducing drugs and vasectomies from a mobile facility outside the DNC in Chicago this week. Suzanne Eller, author of "Prayer Starters," talks about ways to continue praying while you wait for God to answer, even in the midst of tears. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by yo…

Security expert Elizabeth Neumann talks about how we respond to the security of our personal data being affected and election hacking that takes place around the world. The American Bible Society's John Plake shares how relationships change when you're engaged with the Bible and the social behaviors to step into when it comes to loving your neighbo…

Lionshare's Dave Buerhing outlines the need to be very intentional as parents when it comes to kids stepping into a new school year and modeling the life of Jesus for our children. Adam Carrington of the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs shares about the questions of wisdom to ask, once we recognize our hearts are marred by sin- in a world that's …

Along with some YouTube and movie reviews, Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about about how AI can be used in the classroom to enhance learning, but also how it can prevent it. Emily Curtis, author of "Hope in the Mourning," helps us look at grief, both ours and that of others. She offers both ways of work through grieving, and how those who care for t…

Carmen shares about all the sunflowers that have sprouted up on her farm thanks to her husband, and how she's seeing the truths of Jesus' parable of the sower play out. Apologist Daniel DeWitt talks about his recent fishing trip with his son and their study in Hebrews 11. Although it's called the faith chapter, the people of faith were also weak, l…

With many calling for the overthrowing, sometimes violent, of unjust situations, Bishop Todd Hunter of the Anglican Diocese for the Sake of Others shows that God's revolutionary approach is to re-create, not devastate. Dean Inserra, author of "A Short Guide to Church," challenges us to think more deeply about the importance of being a member of a c…

Carmen LaBerge looks at some of the policies Minnesota Governor Tim Walz helped put into place regarding abortion and children born alive after an attempted abortion. Randy Pope, co-author of "Living with Purpose in a Polarized World," talks about some of the Biblical narratives of people like Joseph, Daniel, and Mordecai who show how to live in a …

Science writer Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity helps us apply the mind of Christ to science headlines, including a discussion around the faith of those who feel embedding technology in our bodies will lead to our salvation. Psychologist Debra Fileta, author of the upcoming book "Soul Care," shows that while some forms o…

Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch talks about how as Christians that while we can disagree on some issues, we can still work together with others to help reach more for Christ and His redemption. Mark Turman from The Denison Forum talks about a woman who survived a bear attack and how her sense of purpose helped her recover from the injures. Faith R…

ER doctor Bret Nicks of the Christian Medical and Dental Association looks are various medical news headlines with a hope to help us wisely live and care for our health. Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano looks back at the several of the stories of athletes at the Paris Olympics who, win or lose, sought to honor their Savior. Faith Radio podcasts are m…

Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement helps us apply the mind of Christ to some recent happenings, including about those who finally found the remains of a WWII soldier. Philos Project's Luke Moon helps us better understand what's happening in the Middle East as tensions continue to rise between Israel and Iran. Faith Radio podcasts are…

with back to school season on us, psychologist Linda Mintle talks about why teens tend to take unnecessary risks, and how to help them minimize such behavior. former Miss Tennessee USA Justice Kuehl, author of "Feminist to Feminine," talks about how God's word challenged her about some of her secular feminist thoughts and how seek seeks to conform …

For her Monday Mailbag, Carmen responds to questions regarding the Lord's Prayer, as well as to what spiritual warfare is, and how we are to engage in it. Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," talks about the where many incoming college students are emotionally and intellectually, and the challenge ahead of guiding the…

Along with movie reviews old and new, Plugged In's Adam Holz looks at the news around "Deadpool v. Wolverine" becoming the top grossing R-rated movie, displacing "The Passion of the Christ" and what the content says about where our hearts are. Carmen reflects on the struggle Saturday Night Live is having finding people to impersonate certain politi…

The Equipped Newsletter's Thann Bennett shares his 9/11 story and his thoughts around a failed plea deal behind the mastermind behind the attack, plus how sometimes justice in this life is incomplete. Social media expert Chris Martin talks about research that shows that parents have become increasingly anxious, and how their kids having smartphones…

Carol McLeod, author of "Significant," offers hope to women who struggle understanding who they are in Jesus and how God made them to be people of purpose and hope. Chris Rappazini, author of "Moving Forward after Messing Up," talks about how God joyfully gives us second chances because Jesus has taken the shame and guilt away. And that changes eve…

While we are called to be active agents of redemption in our world, political scientist Mark Caleb Smith address the issue of temptation of looking for raw political power as Christians, and how it can weaken our call to speak prophetically into the matters of the day. Australian comedian Ben Price talks about how we spent time sharing the Gospel a…

Bible and Business' Bill English looks at the recent market drop, the measuring of fear, and how Jesus gives us reasons not to live in fear. Jim Oppegard, the world's oldest school bus driver, talks about why he continues to serve, and shares his story of faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

Carmen looks at the news around the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate's selection and Paris Olympics, and how they afford us opportunities to help people see God and the Gospel. John Bradley of the Lamia Afghan Foundation talks about the continued work of the foundation helping to educate girls in Afghanistan and support of families in exile s…

Along with thinking of ways of engaging our neighbors well during tonight's National Night Out, Fred Oduyoye of Reachable Reconciliation talks about ways we can bridge difference with our neighbors and others by engaging in graciously honest and empathetic conversations. Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," offers ways we can j…

After Carmen ran in to man who had an ominous sign asking "Are you prepared for what's coming?" she thinks about loud about ways we can and should prepare prayerfully and practically for whatever comes our way. Stephen Silver, author of "Grief Redeemed," talks about his grief in losing his wife, how God and others traveled with him on the road of g…

Security expert Elizabeth Neumann addressed several of the areas around the globe with unrest, and how we can walk faithfully as Christians in the midst of it. Church Leader's Thom Rainer, author of "Where Have All the Church Members Gone?" addresses how many churches and individuals lanquish with a lack of passion for the Great Commission, and how…

Lionshare's Dave Buerhing talks about their recent Leadership Games, and the importance of discipleship to our spiritual transformation. Adam Carrington of the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs talks about understanding God's creation and our fall, and how that should inform our political and cultural engagement as Christians, plus responds to WSJ…

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the danger of being de-sensitized to the things that our culture is throwing at us and how our kids are intently listening to the most followed voice in pop-culture. Kristin Elizabeth Couch, author of "Deep Roots, Good Fruit," shares about the process of our hearts being softened, when we become obedient to what G…

Carmen shares about the layers behind prisoner swaps, why what we put down in writing matters, and a Friday farm report. Apologist Daniel DeWitt joins Carmen to talk about how much Christians would benefit from being more curious about those around them and how Jesus not only tolerates sinners, He receives them just as they are and eats with them. …

Reginald Lewis, Senior Pastor of Open Bible Sturgis Church and Mornings with Carmen listener, shares what it looks like to be close enough to the fire that some may be snatched out. Sergey Rakhuba, president of Mission Eurasia, outlines the major role that the Church is playing to meet the needs of the Ukrainians- in the midst of their emotional tr…

Carmen outlines what it actually means to call something or someone weird and what it looks like to die to the things of this world in order to be made alive in Christ. Kathy Branzell, from the National Day of Prayer taskforce, shares about the peace God gives that allows us to guard our hearts and why our relationship with Him is much more than a …

On episode 71 of the podcast, I sit down with Daryl Nault, a researcher at Examine.com, the largest database of nutrition and supplement research on the internet. In this episode, we discuss: Hierarchy of scientific evidence Research literacy How to reduce research biases Cherry-picking scientific data Daryl is a dedicated researcher, accomplished …

Carmen talks about the pursuit of creating a meaningful succession plan and recognizing that God appoints all leaders, including those we don't approve of. Kaitlyn Schiess, author of "The Ballot and the Bible," shares about learning to pick up on Biblical language when we hear speeches from political leaders, so we can recognize when the Bible is b…

Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch outlines the ripple effect of misunderstanding that follows when you don't recognize the God the Creator as the author of your life and seeing the opportunity to disciple well when seeing confusion around us. Mark Turman of the Denison Forum talks about the challenge to speak the Truth in love to those who don't kno…

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Tiffany Schatz outlines prioritizing health checkups for kids before school starts and why it matters how we prepare what we eat. S. Michael Houdmann, author of "The 100 Most Asked Questions about God and the Bible" and CEO of Got Questions Ministries, unpacks communicating Truth in love, with a humble…

Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement talks about weighing the decision to step into a "family life" and the danger of believing more money being poured into something will fix things. Philos Project's Luke Moon shares about the tension taking place in Israel right now and his recent experience meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netan…