Mornings with Carmen LaBerge

How we enjoy entertainment and more is changing, and it's impacting more than just the box office. Plugged In's Adam Holz shares more and reviews The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Fall Guy. Carmen offers insights into changes in culture that can also be seen when we look at mainline Christian denominations.

Every first Thursday of May is set aside as the National Day of Prayer in the U.S. Kathy Branzell from the National Day of Prayer taskforce joins Carmen to share powerful stories from this year's event. There's so much content available out there on streaming services, radio stations, and more. As Christians, should we have higher standards for what we spend our time consuming? Social Media expert Chris Martin weighs in. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Each church community is unique, so problems call for unique solutions. Author Jim Singleton shares from his book, "Attentive Church Leadership: Listening and Leading in a World We've Never Known." God places us into families, and motherhood is a truly high calling. Canavox Executive Director April Readliner shares a biblical understanding of this special role.

With birthdays and holidays like Mother's Day, we often try to find the perfect item to give as a gift. But a recent poll of moms found the one thing they want most is time. Pastor Jo Naughton of Whole Heart Ministries shares about the impact of intentional time with loved ones. LifeWise Academy shares the gospel with kids who attend public schools. Joel Penton shares how this has gained them media attention.  

Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity outlines the difference between adoption versus surrogacy and how Christians are called to view medicine. Rabbi Rami Goldberg, Director of Strategic Relationships for Israel365, shares about the work of supporting the Holy Land as Jews and Christians, and the fierceness the youth in Israel are displaying. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson talks about the beauty of the obedience process and the fruit that comes from pointing others to Jesus, as you bear their burdens. Denison Forum's Mark Turman shares about "Sacred Sexuality: Reclaiming God’s Design," looking at the pursuit for a better, truer explanation of what God really intended- for the purpose of sex. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Nick Pitts from the Center for Global Engagement shares how we view what's playing out on college campuses across the country, with protests or lack-there-of taking place. Philos Project's Luke Moon talks about the purpose of counter-protesting and planting your feet on the side that God's on, showing up continually to support Israel and the Jewish people. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen talks about cultivating joy for ourselves, and how we each dealing with feelings of loneliness. Dean Inserra, lead pastor of City Church in Tallahassee, shares about the secular religion that so many young people are joining across America and meeting people right where they are, when it comes to beginning the discipleship process. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen shares how to be a peace maker in today's divisive culture and the beauty that's found when we stay consistent with our prayers. Political scientist Daniel Bennett outlines the need to remember the Holocaust, the difference between being an institution builder versus an institution destroyer, and how to advance the Kingdom in our midst. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge looks at the recent calls by pro-Palestinian protests for colleges to divest themselves of any financial holdings in Israeli businesses, seeing this as the fruit of what was put forward years ago by biblically-unfaithful mainline churches.  Fitness expert Kim Dolan Leto talks about the ways we self-sabotage plans to live healthy, both physically and mentally; and points us to our identity in Jesus as the source of strength in these battles. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with bring the mind of Christ to the news of the day, The Equipped Newsletter's Thann Bennett also reflects on the passionate pursuit of Jesus by the Apostle Peter.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt reflects on how his wife's battle with cancer shaped C.S. Lewis' spiritual journey. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Gary Kendall of the Flourishing Cooperative talks about the BLESS App, as well as how the power of praying for your neighbors and looking for opportunities to love and serve them can lead to powerful gospel moments.  Janet McHenry, author of "Praying Personalities," talks about how your personality impacts how you pray, and how we can better relate to each other's styles. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about his recent injury that laid him up, and how it impacted his prayer life.  He also talks about how he is praying for our country today and everyday.  Carmen LaBerge spends time talking about some different kinds and styles of prayer.  Some can be uncomfortable at first, but are so important. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

National security expert Elizabeth Neumann looks the recent foreign aid packages and TikTok ban passed through Congress, and the importance as Christians to seek the flourishing and safety of our nation and others.  Healing Haiti's Mike McCain shares stories of how the ministry seeks to offer practical and needed community help and development, as they share the Gospel of Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with a review on the new faith-based movie "Unsung Hero," Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how worldviews and ideas expressed in our entertainment choices can influence the way we think and our overall worldview.  Mike Austin, author of "Humility," talks about how to cultivate the virtue of humility through practices like prayer and solitude. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What a week we had!!  Carmen spends time thanking God and you again all that happened in our Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser!  Again, thank you!  Social media expert Chris Martin talks about his friend Trevin Wax's ideas on how to have a more healthy intake of news and content. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

During our Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser, we're bringing you this special podcast!  Pastor Mike Novotny, author of "Taboo," talks about how we need to offer spaces for people to be honest about the struggles they are having and the sin they are fighting against so we can lovingly point them to Jesus for forgiveness and healing. Mornings with Carmen and all our Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Now is a great time to give: Click here

During our Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser, we're bringing you this special podcast!  Novelist Jerry Jenkins, father of "The Chosen" producer Dallas Jenkins and author of novels based on the series, talks about the third The Chosen novel "And I Will Give You Rest," as well as how as a novelist and story teller he seeks to help us really look at the Gospel message against the backdrop of human struggles. Mornings with Carmen and all our Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Now is a great time to give: Click here

During our Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser, we're bringing you this special podcast!  Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us think about the attributes of God's goodness and comfort, and challenges us to apply and receive them in our lives. Mornings with Carmen and all our Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Now is a great time to give: Click here

During our Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser, we're bringing you this special podcast!  Novelist Charles Martin, author of the Lenten devotional "It is Finished," talks about how what Jesus accomplished on the Cross answers the problem of our sinfulness. Mornings with Carmen and all our Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Now is a great time to give: Click here  

Pastor Joshua Broome, author of "7 Lies that Will Ruin Your Life," shares his story of being a famous porn star, but broken and suicidal.  He describes how God save and restored him, leading him to be a pastor.  Karen Swallow Prior, an animal-lover, helps us look our relationship with our relationships with our pets and how, while important, can't replace true human connection and value. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith looks at recent statements by a famous politician about what we have in common in our beliefs, and shows how a lack of that common creed impacts our society.  Then, in light of Time Magazines list of most influential people of 2024, Carmen asks who is really influencing us and in what ways. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

With several high profile cases of people in court, Carmen draws our attention to the family members of those facing charges and for ministries that offer spiritual support in our legal system.  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St Paul, helps us look at God's transcendent moral order and how lovingly living in light of that truth has a profound witness to our God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

National security expert Elizabeth Neuman talks about a recent foiled terror plot in Idaho, about the renewal of FISA, and why it's important for our nation's presence on the world stage to promote peace.  Faith Chang, author of "Peace Over Perfection," talks about the problems of Christian perfectionism, and understanding God's love is not diminished when we fall short of His perfection. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge spends time reflecting on two important aspects/titles of God:  what His eternal nature means for us and how He shields us.  Philos Project's Luke Moon offers an assessment of what happened over the weekend with Iran's attack on Israel and how to pray regarding the situation in the Middle East. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with Carmen's Friday Farm Report, she reflects on some of the news headlines, the implications of them, and the call to prayer in them.  Social Media expert Chris Martin reflects the illustration of the signet ring, the wax and the flame, showing the importance of the Holy Spirit work of preparing us to receive God's word. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In light of the recent "Infinite Dignity" statement by the Vatican, Canavox's April Readliner addresses the issue of surrogacy and why it undermines human dignity.  Sara Cormany, author of "Even When," talks about her dark times and how God met her in them, empowering her to love and serve others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Former Army Ranger Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, author of "On Spiritual Warfare," talks about how our spiritual warfare is one where we don't seek to destroy our enemies, but convert them.  He looks at the WARNORD's (warning orders) we are called to follow in this battle.  Carmen reflects on how the UK's currency will shortly have the image of King Charles on it, and how we are meant to bear and re-present Jesus to the world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity talks about some of the research done around the recent solar eclipse, as well as about the recent Vatican statement helping to define God's design for human flourishing and dignity and some of the movements that undermine it.  Psychologist Debra Fileta, author of "Reset," talks about how time when you overreact are often because of a wound in the past that needs addressing and healing. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson helps us understand the important work Jesus did for His disciples after His resurrection and before His return to heaven.  Denison Forum's Mark Turman responds to Donald Trump's recent statement on abortion and the recent Vatican statement "Dignitas Infinita" that addresses the worth of humans and the rights of children to their parents, among other issues that cheapen human identity and worth. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Nick Pitts from the Center for Global Engagement talks about his experience with the Monday eclipse in Texas and about an eclipse in ancient Grace that ended a war.  Philos Project's Luke Moon looks at the state of the Israel-Hamas war at the half year mark, and how it has lead to a rise of antisemitic behavior. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with helping us see how God is working all things together for the good of those who love Him, Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday mailbag to answer a question about how to share about Jesus with older family members who also have been life-long atheists.   Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Faith that Shines in the Culture," talks about how we can live out our faith in ways that both confront the world around us, but do so in beautiful ways. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen LaBerge highlights ways you can show  your faith where you are in the situations God has  you in.  Writer Anna Broadway, author of "Solo Planet," talks about her conversations with Christian singles around the world and how they seek to be a witness to the Gospel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Former NFL great Matthew Slater talks about how his relationship with Jesus affected how he played the game and served his teammates.  National Day of Prayer Taskforce's Kathy Branzell shares about how the hope of the resurrection impact our prayer life.  She also gets us ready for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2nd. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge talks about the offense many are taking about a political figure selling a line of Bibles, and how we can turn the conversation of the offense into an opportunity to share the Gospel.  Bob Roberts Jr. of the Multi-Faith Neighbors Network talks about his break-through in moving from sharing the Gospel from a distance to befriending our neighbors, especially those of different faiths, from which you can naturally share the Gospel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

With the continued immigration crisis at the US-Mexico border, FaithWire's Billy Hallowell talks about how evangelist Tony Suarez is leading an effort for the Church to respond and how many are coming to Christ.  Pastor Gary Kendall of the Flourishing Cooperative talks about the BLESS app that helps you pray for your neighbors by name, which fosters friendships and Gospel connects. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We've celebrated Jesus' victory of death and the grave. Is that all that important for us now?  Carmen helps us see how it effects as we live our live today and onward.  John Inazu, author of "Learning to Disagree," helps us understand the purpose behind politics and how as Christians we can graciously engage for the benefit of our communities. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

On this Good Friday, Carmen continue to walk with Jesus as He's arrested and faces trials before the Sanhedrin, Herod, and Pontius Pilate.  Apologist Jeremiah Johnston, author of "Body of Proof," talks about the evidence of Jesus resurrection, including the ongoing effects of the Gospel in the lives of people today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Novelist Charles Martin, author of the Lenten devotional "It is Finished," talks about how what Jesus accomplished on the Cross answers the problem of our sinfulness.   Luke Davis, author of the juvenile Church history series "Risen Hope," shares the stories of Christians through the centuries who have found strength through the Gospel to live lives of hope and redemption. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Author and blogger Kayla Craig talk about how the passion of Jesus and the confusion the disciples endured speak to us as we face our own struggles and uncertainties.  Carmen spends time reflecting on Maundy Thursday of Holy Week and where Jesus would have been walking. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen helps us look at Jesus day in Bethany, his meal at the house of Simon, the anointing of his feet by Mary, and the hardening of Judas' heart.  The Denver Institute's Joanna Meyer, author of "Women, Work, and Calling," shows how the Gospel of Jesus transforms our work life, infusing it with a bigger purpose in God's redemptive plan. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Pastor and Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch and Carmen talk about ways we can build in aspects of the story of Jesus during Passion Week into the rhythm of our lives this week and beyond.  Mark Turman of the Denison Forum helps us apply God's word to the news of the day, as well as helps us talk with people about Jesus depending on their heart toward Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Bret Nicks of the Christian Medical and Dental Association helps us understand what Jesus suffered through his scourging and crucifixion.  Carmen LaBerge takes us into Tuesday of Holy Week, a day of confrontation between Jesus and the religious leaders. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

If you feel your just going through life aimlessly, psychologist Linda Mintle reminds us we were designed by for on purpose and for a purpose.  She offers ideas for better identifying your God-given mission.   Robert J. Morgan, author of "Whatever Happens," shows that we can have joy and happiness even when circumstances are overwhelming. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

What was Jesus doing on the Monday of Holy Week?  Carmen reflects on Jesus's two mile walk back and forth from Bethany to Jerusalem, and his cleansing of the temple.  Plus, as we live in politically tumultuous times, she reminds us that Jesus is our king. But His kingdom is not from this world.  Political scientist Daniel Bennett talks about Jesus as King and how He had to sacrifice himself to win His kingdom. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about a new resource by Focus on the Family called "Becoming a Screen Savvy Family," as well as about the rise of little children being social media influencers.  Nancy Gavilanes, author of " God-Given Dreams," leads to to concern God's plans to transform us, His creation, so we can shine with a purpose. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with helping us apply God word to the news, The Equipped Newsletter's Thann Bennett looks at Jesus and although being God, did not seek the place of power. Rather, He took the place of humility.  Social media expert Chris Martin looks at our technology and its impact on us and our children spiritually and emotionally. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

With March Madness starting, Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano talks about some of the players and coaches who look to Jesus to their strength amid their struggles and who are eager to share their faith with others.  Pastor Jeff Simmons, author of "Finding Extra in the Ordinary," helps us look at beauty of our ordinary lives and how we can apply the grace of God into it to so others can see Jesus better in it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen answers a listener question about how they can know that they have the Holy Spirit indwelling them, and how we can know what special gifts He's given us.  Phillip Yancey, co-author of "What Went Wrong," talks about the spiritual hunger in Russia after the fall of communism, and how it was derailed by oligarchs and Putin.  He also compares it to the spiritual hunger of the people of Ukraine. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Pastor Colin Smith of Open the Bible talks about his novel "Heaven: How I Got Here," which recounts how the repentant thief dying next to Jesus made it to heaven.  What started as a sermon became a novel, an audio story, and a video.  The audio version will be heard on Faith Radio on Sat, March 23rd at 10:00a CT.  Nate Pickowicz, author of "The Kindness of God," helps us see and savor God's kindness even when we are overwhelmed by the harsh realities of life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann talks about her upcoming book "Kingdom of Rage" and how in fighting the rise of extremism and polarization, we need to live in ways the Bible calls us to.  She also looks at questions around the security risk of TikTok.   Gale Kragt, author of "Jesus in the Mountains," talks about his trip to Honduras and Costa Rica, and how he say God moved in miraculous ways. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As we approach Easter, Kathy Branzell of the National Day of Prayer helps us think about Jesus love for us, how that roots us, and how we live and pray out of that love. Apologist Daniel DeWitt explores doubt, and how the writer of Psalm 73 wrestled with it, only to find God on the other side. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge talks about Detroit Pistons star Jaden Ivey, and his boldness in living out and sharing his faith in Jesus.  She also talks about why Rabbi Abraham Cooper of USCIRF recently was turned away from a World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia because he was wearing a Jewish skull cap.  Patrick Morley, author of "From Broken Boy to Mended Man," talks about his boyhood brokenness, and finding healing of the wounds through the grace of God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with looking at bioethical issues around a person who hyper dosed on COVID vaccine and the leak of documents among gender transition doctors, Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity looks at results when AI was asked to interpret the visions of Ezekiel in Bible.  Counselor Debra Fileta responds to a listener comment about her marital struggles.  Debra talks about knowing the season of your relationship and how to move through them with God's help. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Helping us answer a listener question, pastor and Everyone's Wilson director Daryl Crouch helps us look at finding key Bible verses that can bolster your faith and help you fight the good fight in your everyday life.  Cultural engagement expert Stephen McAlpine, author of "FutureProof," talks about how the Gospel give us the ability to out-purpose our culture, and how we can live faithfully amid our constantly changing world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Along with looking at Tim Tebow's testimony in Congress around human trafficking, Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement talks about the deteriorating situation in Haiti and how some ministries and churches are running into the fire to offer help and hope.  Philos Project's Luke Moon updates us about the humanitarian crisis around the Hamas-Israeli conflict, and what's really happening that hinders aid getting to those afflicted. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag and answers questions from the listeners, including one from a listener wondering if God can really forgive the sins they have done, as well as if they can forgive themselves.   Political scientist Daniel Bennett talks about while we may disagree, even hate, certain policies and political positions; we are called to love our neighbors, even those we disagree with. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Thann Bennett, the author of The Equipped Newsletter and host of The Equipped, talks about how his daughter fell behind at a swim meet because she looked behind her, not ahead.  It's a reminder for us to keep our eyes on what God calls us to, not what's behind.  Social media expert Chris Martin addresses how some moms will get their underage daughters Instagram accounts and share photos of them, often attracting the attention of pedophiles. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Encourager Vaneetha Risner shares about some of the overwhelming issues she's dealt with, how she felt weak, and how God showed up with his strength.  Angie Haskell, author of "Sugarcoated," reminds us that, be it candy or those sins like pornography: one way or another, we pay a price for our cravings.  She show how God's grace is there to overcome these cravings. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen LaBerge reflects on a news story around scientist working to "resurrect" the woolly mammoth, and celebrates the real resurrection we are looking toward in Jesus.  Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Faith that Engages the Culture," offers a framework to help us engage in our society for its good and for the Gospel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bible and Business' Bill English responds to an article around a renewed push for workplace etiquette after the pandemic, adding how our gracious posture toward our coworkers should flow from our faith.  Cindy Brinker Simmons, author of "Restored," talks about how losing both her mom and her husband to cancer, and how God provides restoration and empowers you to be an agent of restoration to others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Psychologist Melissa Mork, author of "Mental Health Matters," shares the story of how she struggled after her son was struck by a mental health crisis, and how she got help herself to process the problem and thrive herself.  Jennifer Michelle Greenberg, author of "Defiant Joy," talks about the trauma of abuse she suffered, and how she found a joy that helped her out of the darkness. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

National security expert Elizabeth Neumann addresses the recent visit at the southern border by both the President and  his main opponent, as well as addresses how the term"Christian Nationalism" has become such a vague term as to be used to silence Christians who engage culturally in any way.  Pastor Irwyn Ince, author of 'Hope Ain't a Hustle," takes us to Hebrews to find an anchor for hope in this world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Vanentyn Korenevych and Richard Perhai from the Kyiv Theological Seminary, share about the Chaplaincy Leadership Project and the privilege of serving a God who answers prayers. Apologist Daniel DeWitt of Theolatte outlines why our worth is not determined by our physical abilities, but our ability to be able to respond to God and others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here