The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge

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.

Wow! God knew what He was talking about! - Mark Gerson

In this Christmas season best-of show, Mark Gerson, author of "God Was Right," looks at truth scientists have discovered around human behavior and psychology only to see it agrees with what the Bible says.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-26
47:42

Yes, in God's backyard - Louis Rosenthal | The acts of the risen and living King are ongoing through us - Iain Duguid

In this Christmas season best-of show, Pastor Louis Rosenthal of The McKinney First Baptist Church shares how God lead his church to help provide affordable housing in his community.  Ian Duguid, author of "Turning the World Upside Down," looks at the Book of Acts 1 - 8, and shows that the living and risen Jesus works through His followers to turn the world upside down...or maybe right side up. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-26
47:43

Christmas through the eyes of the manger animals - Carmen LaBerge

Carmen helps you celebrate Christmas as she does with her grandkids:  by sharing the stories of the faithful donkey Digaknow and the other animals who witnessed the birth of Jesus.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-25
47:44

You are not forgotten this Christmas - Robert J. Morgan

If you're feeling alone or disconnected this Christmas Day?  Robert J. Morgan, author of "God Has Not Forgotten You," joins Carmen to reflect on the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth to remind you that God remembers and sees you! The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-25
47:43

Christmas memories and Christmas hope - Faith Media staff, Part 2

On this Christmas Eve, Carmen is joined by members of the Faith Media team sharing Christmas memories, favorite Christmas stories, and the hope of Jesus this season.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-24
47:43

Christmas memories and Christmas hope - Faith Media staff, Part 1

On this Christmas Eve, Carmen is joined by members of the Faith Media team sharing Christmas memories, favorite Christmas stories, and the hope of Jesus this season.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-24
47:43

Mobilizing Christians to serve outside the church walls - Jim Morgan | Feasting on food and feasting on God's goodness - Rebecca Corwin

Jim Morgan of Meet the Need tells his story of wanting to serve through his church, but how much of what was available didn't pair with his abilities and passions.  He talks about the platform Meet the Need, that helps churches to mobilize congregants to impact their communities in both practical and spiritually beneficial ways.  Dietician Rebecca Corwin, author of "Rise and Eat," talks about Christmas feasting and seeing God in and through the foods we share together.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-23
48:59

King Jesus, above all earthly powers - Adam Carrington | God showing up in the news - Billy Hallowell

As we get ready to celebrate the birth of King Jesus and also next year's 250th birthday of the United States, political scientist Adam Carrington helps us look the powers of this world and how Christ does rule now and how He will complete His rule.  CBN Faithwire's Billy Hallowell talks about what happened at AMFEST, plus how miracles are happening today.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-23
48:40

The changing landscape of digital hate - Elizabeth Neumann | Christmas after the loss of a loved one - Christina Hannan

Moonshot Group's Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," summarizes a recent Moonshoot report on the evolution of digital hate.  Plus, with 2026 the U.S.'s 250th anniversary as a nation, Elizabeth looks back at the historic challenges to our nation's security.  Christina Hannan of the Praying Through Scripture podcast shares about what this Christmas season is like after loosing a second child to a genetic disorder.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here Extra notes: Carmen's Christmas Conversation Tool - https://carmenlaberge.com/christmas-conversations/

12-22
48:47

The fatherhood of Joseph and the fatherhood of God - Dave Buehring | Answering questions around Christmas - Carmen LaBerge

Lionshare's Dave Buehring reflects on the birth of Jesus and the place of Joseph as the adopted dad of Jesus, and about how our earthly fathering is meant to reflect the greater love of our Heavenly Father.  Carmen LaBerge opens up the Monday Mailbag to answer questions around the Christmas holiday.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-22
48:55

Mourning the death of Rob Reiner and Skinni Tok - Adam Holz | Jesus, active before Bethlehem - Rob Phillips

Along with reviews of "Kevin Costner Presents The First Christmas," and the new SpongeBob and Avatar movies, Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the death of famed director Rob Reiner. He also draws attention to Skinni Tok, social media influencers who have an unhealth focus on skinniness and anorexia.  Apologist Rob Phillips, author of "Jesus Before Bethlehem," talks about the activity of Jesus in the Old Testament in creation, in the lives of those in the Old Testament.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

12-19
48:45

God, come in the flesh - Alfonso Espinosa | Ukraine's Carol of the Bells and the Great Invasion - Daniel DeWitt

Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," looks at the truth expessed in the Apostle's Creed about the Son, the second person of the Trinity, came to Earth as a human in the person of Jesus.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt, of the Theolatte blog and with Scholar Leaders, shares about the story behind the "The Carol of the Bells," a beloved Ukrainian Christmas carol.  He also looks at C.S. Lewis' decription of Jesus birth as "The Great Invasion."  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-19
48:58

Rooting our use of AI and tech in use as God's image-bearers - RaShan Frost | Looking back at 2025 with a Biblical lens - Collin Hansen

RaShan Frost from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention talks about their recent statement of principles for use of AI, calling for the wise application of AI technology based on the theological principle of humans being made it the image of God.  The Gospel Coalition's Collin Hansen looks back at 2025 and talks about the top 10 theological news stories of 2025.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

12-18
49:10

AI changed our lives in 2025! More to come in 2026 - Austin Gravley | Faith during the highs and the lows - Jason Romano

Austin Gravley of Digital Babylon and the What Would Jesus Tech podcast looks at how Artificial Intelligence has changed and changed us in 2025, plus looks at what we might expect in 2026 on the digital front.  Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano celebrates the faith of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, as well as looks at how the faith of NFL players Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parson who are dealing with season-ending injuries.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-18
48:46

Religious language used of business leaders? - Bill English | Trust: in the Bible? In others? - John Plake

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching responds to an article talking of retiring business leader Warren Buffett, calling him a "Zen master."  Is this largely secular person really a religious leader?  Why the use of this language?   He also talks about ethical decision-making.  American Bible Society's John Plake helps us dig more into the State of the Bible Report 2025, looking at the issue of trust in the Bible and in people and institutions.  He also addresses how Bible engagement impacts generosity.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

12-17
49:09

What we often miss at Christmas - Daryl Crouch | Challenges faced by our brothers and sisters overseas - Ruth Kramer

Pastor Daryl Crouch, executive director of Everyone's Wilson, joins Carmen in looking at the Christmas story.  What in it do we often miss?  What did Mary really know? And as we wind down 2025, Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer helps us see what fellow Jesus-followers in places like China, India, and Sudan are enduring and doing for the sake of Jesus.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

12-17
48:52

The push to legalize doctors assisting in ending lives - Dr. Bret Nicks | Are you editing Jesus' Christmas story? - Rick Lawrence

With Illinois becoming the 12th state to legalize medically assisted suicide, Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Bret Nick addresses the growing movement, how it consistently degenerates to who is allowed to seek such suicide, and it's effect on the rest of culture.  He also addresses the recently started and problematic Pathways study in the UK testing the effects of puberty blockers on kids who are gender dysphoric.  Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus" and "The Jesus-Centered Daily" devotional, talks about the ways we often "edit" the Christmas story, obscuring the really hope of Jesus coming. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-16
48:59

The mind of a shooter and the stink of marijuana - Nick Pitts | The spike in anti-semitic attacks - Luke Moon

Nick Pitts of The Briefing newsletter offer analysis around the Brown University shooting and the hunt for the shooter and the push by the President to cut restrictions on marijuana.  Nick also looked at the the top 10 life decisions that stress us.  Luke Moon of Generation Zion and The Philos Project addresses the global rise of antisemitic attacks and threats, and the need to stand with our Jewish friends.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

12-16
48:42

Finding peace amid the Christmas rush - Dr. Linda Mintle | New year, new brain - Susie Larson

Dr. Linda Mintle, host of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show, offers some ideas for managing stress and relational issues better as we head into the Christmas hurry.  Simple boundaries can bring a lot of relief!  Susie Larson, host of Susie Larson Live on Faith Radio, talks about the power of thinking God's thoughts, how it can affect your brain and your life.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-15
48:47

The why and how of #PrayTheNews? - Carmen LaBerge | Lovingly relating to those we disagree with - Carmen LaBerge

What does it mean to #PrayTheNews?  Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday mailbag to answer that question and how it applies to what's in the news today.  Then, she addresses a question from a listener how to maintain a relationship with someone they disagree with deeply.  Carmen offers some helpful principles and guardrails.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

12-15
48:56

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