Mornings with Carmen LaBerge

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter reflects on the election and brings to mind how we've been chosen to be part of God's great assembly.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt looks at how many atheist are still see the need of the moral framework of Christianity, which only brings up the question "isn't that a reason to believe in God?" 

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Speaker and encourager Carol McLeod, author of "Today is a Verb," offers helps us take loving actions every day and make the most of today for God, others, and ourselves.  Craig Svensson, author of "When the Hurt Won't Heal," shares his personal experience of chronic pain and finding hope in God through His Word, in worship, and in community to endure and thrive. 

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Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith helps us look at the various appointments being made thus far by the US President-elect, and offers critique from a Biblical perspective.  Douglas McKelvey, author of the "Every Moment Holy" series, talks about having a view of God being with you in all aspects of your life and finding words to call to God in every moment.

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Science writer Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity talks through headlines around things like transparent solar panels and wooden satellites, but also addresses the problem of social media influencers encouraging older women to take testosterone supplements, but don't tell you the negative side effects.  Retired Air Force Lt. Col and  Dr. Damon Friedman of SOF Missions talks about ways they help veterans who carry so many physical and emotional traumas back into regular life. 

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Carmen LaBerge responds to the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby because he didn't respond to a case of abuse in the Church of England. She challenges us to be a person people can be safe to talk about the abuse they suffered church hurt or any other abuse.  Theologian and YouTuber Tim Wildsmith, author of "Bible Translations for Everyone," talks about some of the various translations and types of Bible to help people understand what's might be a good version for an individual. 

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Billy Hallowell from CBN's FaithWire talks about how the Devil and his forces can use sins imbedded in a family to oppress each generation, and how Jesus can break the chain. Marty Machowski, author of the Advent devotional "Promises Made Promises Kept," invites you to lead your family into the story of how through Jesus coming, God has turned the world upside down...or maybe really right side up!

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Political scientist Adam Carrington reflects on the transitorary nature of political victories, and as citizens of God's Kingdom how we should live in light of our recent election.  The Philos Project's Luke Moon looks at the recent attacks on fans of the Israeli national soccer team in Amsterdam and other recent anti-semitic attacks.  He urges us to stand with our Jewish neighbors. 

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Matthew Soerens of the Evangelical Immigration Table and World Relief talks about how our broken immigration system, what the next presidential administration is saying about immigration policy, and what principles the Bible has to guide our response to the ongoing immigration crisis.  Counselor Lauren Whitman, author of "When Parents Feel Like Failures," offers hope from God's Word to help us when we think we failed our kids. 

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Lionshare's Dave Buehring offers three things to keep in mind when life crazy and you can't seem to get your footing. James Whitford of True Charity continues our ongoing series around effective compassion, and encourages that if we want to truly help someone in need, we need to know to better understand what their actual need is. 

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Plugged In's Adam Holz reviews the new movie "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," plus addresses some increasing concerns around AI relationships and troubling social media trends.  Nancy Golden, author of "Taking Back Advent," offers ways that can help us keep our focus on Jesus during the lead up to Christmas. 

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Carmen LaBerge looks how words like resurrection and appealing to the Old Testament king of Israel named Jehu are being used around the US election results. Social media expert Chris Martin talks about the concerns around a AI chatbot that seeks to dispense spiritual guidance, as well as the need we have for stories of boring, realistic stories of the lives of those we love. 

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The Denison Forum's Mark Turman offers a God-centered prespective on the US election results, then challenges us to renew our focus on Loving God and people in our uncivil world. Walter Kim of the National Association of Evangelicals and host of the Difficult Conversations podcast talks about the need to embrace kindness and work toward unity i the world, without compromising our Biblical convictions. 

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Musician and writer Caroline Cobb, author of "Advent for Exiles," helps us remember we are exiles in this world, and Jesus' coming and his promised return fuels our hearts for the bright future he promises.  Kathy Branzell of the National Day of Prayer Taskforce joins Carmen to offer guidance for prayer after the US elections, and thinking forward to prayers for our veterans and for Thanksgiving.

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Bill English of Bible and Business talks about the both legal gambling and credit cards are often geared to exploit those most financially vunerable.  Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano talks about former NFL great Matt Forte joining the Sports Spectrum team, and about how many of these pro-athletes have a unique struggle when it comes to living out their faith in the public eye.

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Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson talks about our call to love our neighbors and how that may look as some our neighbors may be mourning and some rejoicing over the election results.  Carmen spends time looking at other results from the November 5th elections, especially around the states that had abortion on the ballot. 

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Dr. Tiffany Schatz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association looks are recent medical headlines, incuding the problem of a seditary lifestyle, health issues around Daylight Saving, and the rise of cancer in younger generations.  Baker and Bible teacher Kendall Vanderslice, author of "Bake and Prayer," offers insights from being a bread baker and how life is more than just a recipe: it takes wisdom. 

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Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement offers some helpful words as we get ready for Election Day and after.  Plus, he talks about our attitudes to others at gatherings.  The Philos Project provides some background to the headlines we're hearing from the conflict between Israel and Iran's proxies in the region. 

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Hannah Nation of the Center for House Church Theology, as well as China Partnership, talks about how China and other parts of the world have become missions sending powerhouses.  Donna Amidon, author of "Tracing His Promise," talks about the places in the Old Testament where God talked of His promise to send our Savior, Jesus.   

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Carmen LaBerge asks how did you spend that extra hour as Daylight Saving ended.  She also helps apply the mind of Christ to the issue of global depopulation and the graying of the world.  Poltical scientist Daniel Bennett talks about how the decline of civic groups, clubs, and other soft connections have lead to increased social isolation and polarization.

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Along with reviews of "Here" and "The Carpenter," Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how podcasts like Joe Rogan's, for better or worse, are shaping young men and masculinity.  Fitness expert Kim Dolan Leto addresses the shocking fitness traps the enemy doesn't what you to know about.

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Amid this anxious time, Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newletter helps us look to Scripture to help us properly focus on the pursuit of peace.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt offers 5 insight about diversity in the Bible. 

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Todd Netttleton of Voice of the Martyrs shares about his recent trip to the Middle East visiting persevering Christians there, as well at talks about this Sunday's International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians.  Truth Unites' Gavin Ortlund, author of "What It Means to Be Protestant," talks about why the Protestant Reformation was necessary, and what actually is central to the Christian Faith. 

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Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith looks at recent election news headlines, the reasons for the electoral college process, and resting in God's purposes.  Kathy Branzell of the National Day of Prayer Taskforce offers some good Bible verses to help focus your prayers ahead of our election. 

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Fred Oduyoye and Chris Cox of Reachable Reconciliation help us to explore our reactions, to reflect, and work toward repair and closer relationships amid our ethnic and cultural differences.  Rachel Gilson, author of "Parenting without Panic in an LGBT-Affirming World," offers ideas to help us disciple our kids to know and love God's design for sexuality. 

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Lynne Rienstra, author of "Sacred Refuge," invites you to bring your crises in life to God and allow him to be your shelter amid the storms.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer takes us to the Middle East and to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, showing how God's people are serving in the midst of war.

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Luke Simon of The Crossing Church talks about how more Gen Z men, like himself, are finding meaning and purpose in a God-centered masculinity.  Pastor Russ Ramsey, author of "Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart," talks about how great artists use their invoke certain thoughts and feelings in us.

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Political scientist Adam Carrington expands on what one Vice Presidential candidate said about not letting politics be a dividing line in your friendships and families.  He also offers ideas for preparing your heart and mind for election day.  Faith Wire's Billy Hallowell talks about Christians in the public eye, including Dennis Quaid, who played Reagan in a recent movie.

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Historian Miles Smith IV helps us be more realistic about our political participation as Christians, and how we need to resist the sacramentalizing of our candidates and votes.  Sioux Falls mayor Paul Tenhaken, author of "The Code of Contentment," talks about developing a healthly rhythms of self-reflection, gratitude, physical health, and time with God so we can live well where God calls us.

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Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us understand the significance of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount and how it's the really the outline for faithful obedience as God's representatives.   James Whitford of True Charity continues talking about the 7 parts of effective compassion, and how we can't treat everyone with a one-size-fits-all approach to helping those in need.

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Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about a new documentary that shows the effects social media and AI have had on the mental and emotional development of young people. He also talks about how blatant witchcraft is being promoted by outlets like Disney.   Gale Kragt, author of "The Heart of Healing," shares about the wholeness God is working to bring you!

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Writer and artist Ruth Chou Simons, author of "Home is Right Where You Are," talks about following our Good Shepherd while we shepherd our young ones into adulthood.  Pastor Keith Simon, co-host of "Truth over Tribe" podcast and book, helps us see the need to live in ways that clearly point to Jesus in the midst of our confused culture.

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Carmen LaBerge talks about the recent e-coli outbreak at McDonald's and how it was tied to the onions processed at a specific facility in Colorado.  This opens the door to spiritual conversations.  Hank Erwin of the Great American Prayer event invites you to join other Christians in concerted prayer the evening ahead of election day. 

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Carmen Laberge shares about how God orchestrated a timely meet-up out in the hills of Georgia on a dark night.  Pastor Alfonso Espinosa and Carmen discuss the foolishness of selfish ambition and how the book of James show the wisdom of lovingly submitting to God's direction and plans.

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Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity discusses recently leaked information about what doctors in Canada are really thinking about their nation's Medical Assistance in Dying policies.  The Come and See Foundation's Larry Lundstom talks about how the TV series "The Chosen" has been having sigificant Gospel impact in the lives of people around the world.

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Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson helps us understand that even as our society moves away from Jesus, we can still move forward as gospel influencers.  The Denison Forum's Mark Turman talks about how revival continues to make its way on college campuses around the US.

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ER doctor Bret Nicks from the Christian Medicial and Dental Association unpacks the struggles many have with staying focused in their daily tasks, but why this does not always connect to an ADHD diagnosis. Randall Goodgame, creator of Slugs and Bugs, shares about hiding God's Word in children's hearts and the desire for the Church to fall in love with the Bible through hymns.

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Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement outlines the layers behind why many Christians may not vote and proclaiming Christ, to the glory of God the Father- regardless of how you "preach" the Good News. The Philos Project's Luke Moon reacts to the leak on intelligence about Israel's Iran attack plans and the Israeli military's success against Hezbollah forces.

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Pyschologist Linda Mintle unpacks how new technology is attempting to impact the grieving process and the danger of seperating our mind from our body in the name of healing. Mark Chironna, author of "Shadow Self," shares about seeking personal transformation much more than purely Bible knowledge.

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Joel Carini of The Natural Theologian shares about how atheists today are viewing the purpose of Christianity and pointing beyond evolution to get to God Himself. Political scientist Daniel Bennett outlines how the definiton of compromsing for many has changed and the connection between isolation with alienation.

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Carmen outlines the response to Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar being killed by Israeli forces and how to pray for Christ to be known among the nations. Apologist Daniel DeWitt shares what it looks like to be re-enchanted by Christ in the midst of today's ever-changing world.

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Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the danger of using TikTok as a news media source and how to view Meta's creation of "Movie Gen." Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano shares what specific athletes to keep an eye on during the loaded October sports calendar. 

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Theologian Amy Orr-Ewing, author of "Lead Like the Real You," talks about taking a close look at how Jesus led others around Him and learning how to discern in the midst of your frienships. Trillia Newbell, author of "Celebrating Around the Table," shares about the power of recipes to connect people to one another.

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Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about the layers behind labeling someone as a fascist and how Christians are called to respond to those seeking an abortion. Pastor Rob McClelland shares about his experience responding to hurricane effects in North Carolina.

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Bill English of Bible and Business talks about how to avoid being scammed by emails, texts, and even AI generated calls by those seeking to steal your money.  He also talks about praying for your co-workers, even the difficult ones. John Plake of the American Bible Society address how the anxious generation, GenZ, become less anxious when the regularly engage the Bible and are cared for by loving Christians. 

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Carmen talks about a recent amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court, and how we can wisely put God's word forth in the public discourse of the day.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer talks about ways God is moving both in Lebanon and in Iran, in spite of the conflict between Israel and Iran and its proxies.

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John Gilhooly, author of "Angels and Demons," talks about what the Bible really does say about these spiritual beings and how it is different from what the culture believes.  Rick Lawrence of Vibrant Faith helps us reverse-engineer our understanding about various cultural issues by allowing Jesus and the Bible to be the bridle guiding us. 

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Political and Constitutional expert Adam Carrington talks about Colorad cake baker Jack Phillips and how cases againt him have been dismissed.  He also addresses the state of religious freedom in the US.  Carmen spends time with listeners honoring our pastors, celebrating their service as undershepherds of Jesus.

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Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a listener question around the Bible's authority, as well as helps us understand the issue of war from a Biblical perpective.  Daniel Geraci of United in Crisis talks about how his organization helps local churches get networked and ready to help their communities in times of crisis.

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Many people are leaving churches because they don't sense anything beyond the request to attend.  Dave Buehring of Lionshare addresses the durability of being in relational communities of faith and support.  True Charity's James Whitford talks about how poverty is more than a material lack, but also a relational lack.  People in need also need relational bonds.  

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Along with reviews of the new movies "Average Joe" and "Piece by Piece," Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how not only worldviews make their way into entertainment, but blatant agendas that often cheapen the media offerings.  Matthew Soerens of World Relief and the Evangelical Immigration Table helps us look at the global immigration crisis and how to be part of a balanced response to the need.

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Carmen LaBerge shares about messages we're received from those in Florida who were impacted by Hurricane Milton, and how God is showing up.  Social media expert Chris Martin talks about how God gave humans creativity, and how generative AI can short-circuit our using God's gift if we let it. 

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Bible teacher Carol McLeod shares how she's been discipling women in Pakistan via Zoom, as well as getting them Bibles.  America's Christian Credit Union's Frank Clement talks about how some financial institutions use monies to support and loan to things that can be misaligned to the values of the Bible, and how Christians can find banking and investment avenues that do. 

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With so much turmoil in the Middle East, Transform Iran's Lana Silk talks about what you don't hear in the news: about what God is doing in that country to call people back to Him.  Philip Ryken, author of "I Have My Doubts," helps us see how our doubts can actually be avenues for God to deepen our faith in Him, if we bring them to Him. 

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Since the Supreme Court decision overthrowing Roe v. Wade, abortion rates have gone up.  Neither major party is truly pro-life.  Carmen starts the conversation about what it means to be pro-life going forward.  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek and Dr. Ryan Griffith of the University of Northwestern-St Paul talk about why UNW is establishing the Classical Christian Honors College.

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Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch talks about being part of the clean-up efforts in his community of Wilson County Tennessee and how we can be prepared when the unthinkable happens in our area.  Ethan Forhetz of Convoy of Hope talks about how his organization is assisting in the recovery efforts in western North Carolina, and is getting ready for help in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches.

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ER doctor Bret Nicks from the Christian Medicial and Dental Association talks about what he saw helping out with Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC where the damage from Hurricane Helene was very severe, as well as how we can be prepared in case of similar emergencies.  Jennie Allen talks more about Gather25, a global prayer event February 28 - March 1. 

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Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement shares stories of people and groups, rising to help their neighbors in areas heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene.  The Philos Project's Luke Moon talks about how God lead him to head a rally in support of our Jewish neighbors on the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. 

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Naomi Nussbaum, executive director of OneFamily, talks about how the organization has helped families impacted by the attacks on Israel by Hamas a year ago.  Ray and Jani Ortlund of Renewal Ministries, authors of "To the Tenth Generation," talk about laying the foundations of the love of God's word and showing kindness in the family, and how that can have profound influence on the generation to come.

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Carmen goes into the Monday Mailbag to answer the questions "Is there a correct political side a Christian should be on? Political scientist Daniel Bennett looks at the how belief in God, or lack of belief, shapes how people see matter politically.  He also helps us look the importance of being local. 

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Plugged In's Adam Holtz reviews the movie "White Bird," as well as talks about why the search for hope has led Contemporary Christian Music to become the fasting growing music genre.   Fitness expert Kim Dolan Leto shares about a recent hard season in her life, and what God has taught her in the midst of it. 

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The Equipped Newsletter's Thann Bennett helps us look at recent news, but also reflect of the our Heavenly Father's love for us through Jesus's suffering.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt tries to answer the question of if religion is good for society by asking what religion is in question?

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In the midst of the current conflict in the Holy Land, Carrie Taylor Goldberg, author of "A Taste of Israeli Life," describes the tactile experience of being in Israel, including during the conflict.  Steve Dabbs, author of "When Demons Surface," describes what it was like to encounter demons and learning to contend with them.

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Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith help us wade through all that's coming at us ahead of the US elections, and remembering that God is sovereign.  National Day of Prayer Taskforce's Kathy Branzell helps lead us to prayer through so many of the disturbances happening lately. 

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Steve Russell, president of Jungle Aviation and Relay Service which is headquartered in North Carolina, talks about how his team has mobilized to asssist in the disaster relief in the western part of that state after Hurricane Helene.  Psychologist Debra Fileta, author of "Soul Care," helps us look at the ways Jesus stayed tuned in to God and savor the moment He was in.

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Evangelist Greg Stier, author of "Radical Like Jesus," talks about how our lives were made for more than just existing.  We are meant to impact the world.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer looks talks about Christians are existing and serving amid the increased conflict with Israel and Iran with its proxies. 

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Fred Oduyoye of Reachable Reconciliation talks about bring repair to our relationships, especially across ethic and racial divides.  Conor Gallager, author of "Well-Ordered Family," talks about applying Biblical and even some business wisdom to keeping his family of 16 kids moving together well. 

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Adam Carrington from the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs previews the Vice Presidental debate and its potential impact, as well as answering the question of if the destruction in North Carolina judgement on the area?  Carmen spends time reflecting on her experience at the 4th Lausanne Congress last week and the story of Billy Kim of Far East Broadcasting Company.

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Former Homeland Security officer Elizabeth Neumann talks about how to react to foreign actors trying to influence U.S. elections. Justin Kendrick, Pastor and author of "How to Quiet a Hurricane," shares why true safety doesn't come from external means- but rather from an internal Truth.

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Lionshare's Dave Buerhing talks about the gift of repentance and how when you own your sin, growth comes. True Charity's James Whitford shares about the need to slow down when it comes to connecting with others who are stuggling. 

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Adam Holz from Plugged In provides reviews for the latest films, including a movie about motherhood. Ashley Lande, author of "The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever," shares about the interesection of experiencing psychedelics and Jesus. 

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Carmen once more shares about her experience from the Lausanne Congress in South Korea, talking today about the "Christians at Amazon." Social media expert Chris Martin unpacks what to know about the new SocialAI app and being careful about what we give the apps we use.

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