Claim OwnershipThe Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge
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With unique insights from a Biblical context, Carmen LaBerge seeks to reconnect the eternal with the everyday and enters into conversations in ways that honor Jesus.
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Between the World Series, NFL and college football in full swing, and both the NBA and NFL getting their seasons going, it's an amazing time for sports fans. Jason Romano of Sports Spectrum talks about some of the Christian athletes boldly pointing others to Jesus. But he also addresses the growing problem of sports betting. Ethan Forhetz of Convoy of Hope talks about the work they're starting to do to help Jamaica which was hit hard by Hurricane Melissa. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Grace Jin Drexel and her husband Bill Drexel of the Hudson Institute talk about the arrest of Pastor Ezra Jin, Grace Jin's dad, by the Chinese Communist Party. The talk about the state of religious freedom in China, and the spiritual battle for the hearts of the Chinese people. Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News, freshly back from Uganda, talks about the conflicts lead by Islamic extremism against Christians, and yet how churches and Christians in general are seeking to bring peace in these areas. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Dr. Pamela Pyle, author of "Anticipating Heaven," looks at grief in light of the the murder of Charlie Kirk, and the pain his wife Erika is dealing with. How do we deal with grief to propel you in your calling of God and with a view of our heavenly promise. Terence Lester of Love Beyond Walls, author of "From Dropout to Doctorate," shares stories of the people and God-ordained moments that helped him overcome the educational and social injustices he lived in. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
With the concerns around how powerful the American president has become in the last 50 years, political scientist Adam Carrington helps us look at the Constitution and what his powers are. And with Reformation Day coming up on October 31, he talks about how the various branches of Christianity still share a common ground we can work together upon. Plus, with Reformation Day on the way, Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," helps us think about the completed work for Jesus on our behalf. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Pastor Tony Evans of The Alternative, author of "Unleashed," asks that if you want to see God's Kingdom on earth, are you living in a way by the power of the Holy Spirit that you are a citizen of that Kingdom? Valorie Burton, author of "Rules of Resilience," talks about laying certain foundational skills and attitudes that build resilience in your life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
In reflecting on Hurricane Melissa which hitting Jamaica (a place very dear to Carmen), Carmen reflects the storms in the Bible and also on Isaac Watts' hymn "Our God in Help in Ages Past." Pastor Julio Volcy and Andy Carr of Haiti Teen Challenge talk about how in the midst of such a broken nation, God is doing great things in the lives of many Haitians. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Sarah Buzynski, the Iowa state director for LifeWise Academy, joins to share about more and more kids wanting to study the Bible. Plugged In's Adam Holz outlines why the ability to communicate well has renewed importance and reviews "The Chosen Adventures" new TV series. Ed Uszynski, co-author of "Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports," unpacks the Biblical example of Daniel, looking how to be involved in the world but not of the world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Jonathan Cruse, author of "Paradox People," shares how Jesus, who gives us Kingdom principles to live by, allows us to be gentle and meek people in our culture today. Social media expert Chris Martin outlines how the book of Ecclesiastes changes our perspective of our struggles and the importance of guarding ourselves against the toxic nature of social media interactions. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Foundation Worldview's Elizabeth Urbanowicz about the new resource "Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design" and how beyond "the talk" we need to be first to help our kids understand the beauty and goodness of God's design for our sexuality. Singer and writer Nicole C. Mullen, author of "It's Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing," shows how the stories of courageous faith in the Bible and in the lives of those we know can be full for us to take the next right step. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast talks about how ChatGPT will so be make AI generated erotica available to adults. What does that do to our hearts? What safeguards will there be for young people? Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope talks about how his ministry offer reasons to trust in God, His word, and His ways, and how to think well about that the world is saying. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Scarlet Hitibidal, author of "Hopeful-ish," shares how our hope in Jesus is there to face the dissapointments, doubts and brokenness of this life. Pastor Josh Bingaman of First Open Bible Church of Des Moines talks about the recent trend of young men coming to our churches and how we can make sure we are welcoming them and getting them engaged more with Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson about Pastor Appreciation Month, opening up that is often going through a pastor's mind and heart, and how they seek to help their congregation navigate our quarrelsome time. Dr. Nathan Finn of the Think Christianly, Live Faithfully blog talks about the temptations that lead us away from faithfully representing Jesus in the world. He offers some practical principles for staying faithful! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Bret Nicks outlines what to consider what it comes to restorative reproductive medicine and the effect loneliness has on cancer survival. Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence shares how we can apply the words of Galatians to our lives today and how to practice an active love that transforms our obedience, by listening to Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Nick Pitts of The Briefing reacts to the increase in protesting taking place worldwide and unpacks the willingness to endure punishment, even when our pursuits are righteous. Luke Moon of The Philos Project and Generation Zion shares why our language matters when describing an active war and how to be praying for the heavy persecution Christians are facing. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Psychologist Linda Mintle unpacks why the Church is a group of interdependent people, not independent people. Jennifer Hayden Stokes, author of "The Pioneer's Way," shares about discerning the Lord's will in the midst of uncertainty and walking by faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Chris Cipollone, author of "Here to Love: Recapturing the Centrality of Jesus' Greatest Command," shares about claiming the Truth of Christ and living in light of it. Ravi Jain, author of "The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education," outlines the gift it is to have our imagination shaped by Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Plugged In's Paul Asay looks at a recent situation of a ministry who misrepresented God online. How have we? How do we avoid doing so? He also reviews the new Taylor Swift album and the movie "Grow." With the war between Hamas and Israel hopefully over, Hanna Massad of the Christian Mission to Gaza, author of "Pastor From Gaza," returns to talk about how the small Christian community in Gaza is seeking to bring healing to their neighbors. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
CBN Faithwire's Billy Hallowell shares stories of God showing up in the news and lives of others. Valentyn Syniy of the Tavriski Christian Institute in Ukraine, author of "Serving God Under Seige," shares his experience of living of God in the midst of the war in his country. He also talks about how God has shown up in and through his people. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Carmen LaBerge reflects on a recent segment on the Stephen Colbert show where PA Governor Josh Shapiro talks about feeling the prayers of others in the wake of an attack on his family. She also talks about the growing movement around what are called "wind phones." Are they helpful or Biblical? Julie Busler, author of "Hopeful Sorrow," talks about her experience of childhood neglect, the trauma she experienced, and how can short-circuit her relations with others and with God now. Yet, God and His people can also bring healing from your past. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about current the federal government shutdown, the broken federal budgeting process, and about the President's unilaterally doing military and covert operations in Venezuela. What should be the processes that govern these issues? Pastor James Runcorn, host of the Hodgepodge Theology podcast and author of "The Blog of a Forgiven Cheater," shares his story about cheating on his wife, how after over 30 years in church she offered a level of grace and forgiveness that blew his mind and changed his life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
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