Mornings with Carmen
483 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingswith Carmen LaBerge
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America’s new secular fundamentalist revival | Voice of Larry the Cucumber talks about the future of Veggie Tales
July 09, 2020 14:45Peter Kapsner talks about how the "Great Awokening" and the rise of secularism parallels past religious revivals, but also the tyranny that's part of it. Mike Nawrocki of Veggie Tales talks about the future of the franchise, as writing kids books and teaching at a university.
Religious freedom victories from the Supreme Court | Having gracious and open conversations with those we disagree with
July 09, 2020 14:37Acton Institute's Ben Johnson talks about big victories in the areas of ministerial exemptions and birth control mandates in two landmark cases this year. Secular Jesus follower Tom Krattenmaker and Carmen have a civil discourse about politics, racial tension, and freedom of speech.
Courage for battle. Faith for crisis | Help for the homeless amid the pandemic
July 08, 2020 14:48Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch, subject of the biography "Blaze of Light," tells his story of serving in the Vietnam War, the emotional scars he received, and the reality of God's healing. John Ashman of City Gate Network talks of the work of gospel missions during the pandemic.
Bringing unity to the Church amid our differences | Dealing with cancel culture and faithless electors
July 08, 2020 14:40Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about how divisive issues in our culture has affected the church, and the need for finding unity amid the diversity. Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about how cancel culture can lead to ignorance of the past and the lessons we need from it.
An OB-GYN looks at the Louisiana’s overruled abortion law | Honoring God by loving your spouse well
July 07, 2020 15:46Christian Medical and Dental Association's Jeff Barrows talks about how the LA abortion law that was overturn was a reasonable law, as well as how doctors are important in identifying human trafficking victims. FamilyLife's Bob LePine, author of "Love Like You Mean It," connects 1st Corinthians 13 to marriage.
Death and angels. Mental health and homelessness | Reflections on both the musical and the man named Hamilton
July 07, 2020 15:15Institute for Global Engagement's Nick Pitts comments on a post of Amanda Kloots regarding the death of actor Nick Cordero, as well the situation with former MLB player Andrew Toles. Historian Jonathan Den Hartog looks at the life of Alexander Hamilton, whose life inspired the hit musical.
COVID-19, suicide spike, and marital stress | China’s crackdown on China and Europe dealing with calls to remove statues
July 06, 2020 14:21Psychologist Linda Mintle talks about how the pandemic quarantining has lead to spikes in suicides and marital disputes, and what can be done to remedy these issues. Global Affairs expert David Aikman talks about China's crackdown on Hong Kongers as well as news from Europe.
COVID-19, blood micro-clotting, and should schools reopen | The laments and hopes of Palestinian Christians
July 06, 2020 14:12Epidemiologist Zach Jenkins looks are new evidence of how COVID-19 can cause micro-clots in the blood that can lead to other problems, plus the call by the AAP to reopen schools this fall. Munther Isaac tells the story of Palestinian Christians in his book "The Other Side of the Wall."
Leaving a loved career to find God’s calling | Fighting racism by empathizing with those who are different
July 03, 2020 15:10Former ABC News anchor Paula Faris, author of "Called Out," talks about giving up the limelight for God and his calling on her life. Video creator Tyler Merritt talks about his viral video "Before You Call the Cops" and how we need to get to know others.
Being consistently pro-life | Hope in the midst of our Evangelical crisis
July 03, 2020 15:00Southeastern Theological Seminary's Karen Swallow Prior talks the recent docu-drama "AKA Jane Roe" and the need to be consistently pro-life. Former Christianity Today editor-in-chief Mark Galli talks about his new book "When Did We Start Forgetting God."
The death of Carl Reiner and thoughts on the afterlife | Talking about God in our skeptical age
July 02, 2020 14:26Peter Kapsner reflects on the death of comedy actor/director Carl Reiner, his view of the afterlife, and what gives us true hope. Apologist Josh Chatraw, author of "Telling a Better Story," talks about ways to show the beauty and truth of Jesus to those who are skeptical.
The end of CHOP. Religious youth and marijuana | Seeing the 4th of July as a call to prayer
July 02, 2020 14:17Acton Institute's Ben Johnson talks about the shutting down of the protest zone in Seattle, as well as a report how some young Christians are more open to legalizing and using marijuana. Kathy Branzell of the Nation Day of Prayer Task Force talks about prayer for Independence Day.
Supreme court supports educational and religious freedom | Defending the idea that Jesus paid for our sin
July 01, 2020 14:31Hillsdale College's Adam Carrington talks about the Supreme Court's decision that opens the door for parents to use state matching funds to send their kids to Christian schools. Apologist William Lane Craig talks about his new book "Atonement and the Death of Christ."
Principles for a significant and meaningful life journey | South Korea Bible launches and new locust swarms
July 01, 2020 14:24Jimmy Page of Fellowship of Christian Athletes talks about his new book "Wisdom Walks" and how FCA helps foster spiritual growth with athletes and coaches. Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer talks the tension missions groups are having with South Korea over sending digital Bible flash drives into North Korea.
Having the uncomfortable conversations around racial injustice | Celebrating God’s provision at Faith Radio
June 30, 2020 14:40The And Campaign's Justin Giboney talks about policing reform and also about the importance of having the difficult conversations around racial injustice. Faith Radio's Neil Stavem, Susie Larson, and Bill Arnold joined Carmen to talk about how listeners have fully funded Faith Radio at the end of our fiscal year.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion law | Christian peace officers and policing reform
June 30, 2020 14:33Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith offers analysis of three cases decided by the Supreme Court, including the striking down of the Lousiana's law saying abortion providers must have admitting privileges at local hospitals. Paul Lee of the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers talks about police and policing reform.
Facing our fears while pursuing our purpose | Update on news from around the world
June 29, 2020 14:20Psychologist Deb Gorton, author of "Embracing Uncomfortable," talks about how we need to accept the need to face our fears and seek a lifestyle and worldview that is more congruent to what God calls us to. World affair expert David Aikman updates us on news from Israel, Russia, and China.
As COVID-19 cases spike again, what have we learned about it? | Policing reform struggling in DC and the Supreme Court waiting game
June 29, 2020 14:12Epidemiologist Zach Jenkins looks at the spike in coronavirus both in the US and globally, as well as what is being learned about what long-term effects the virus, even by those who were asymptomatic. Political scientist Adam Carrington looks at recent news out of Washington.
Reviews of My Spy and Feel the Beat | Comfort for times of loss and loneliness
June 26, 2020 14:27PluggedIn's Adam Holz reviews the new stream movies "My Spy," "Feel the Beat," and "King of Staten Island," as well the series "The Chosen." Wendy Alsup, author of "Companions in Suffering," talks about the need to lean in to yours and others sufferings like Jesus with lament and compassion.
Making sense of recent Supreme Court decisions | The problem of always be in the eyes of others via social media
June 26, 2020 14:17Travis Wussow of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission talks about the recent Supreme Court opinions and to what degree persons of faith need to be concerned about their liberties. LifeWay Social's Chris Martin talks about how always being in public via social media can be emotionally damaging.
Illiberal ideologies and defining virtue | Church unity in the wake of the murder of George Floyd
June 25, 2020 14:31Peter Kapsner looks at the backlash against JK Rowling for saying the sex is binary, as well as the overall illiberal ideologies that cancel, sometimes violently, those they disagree with them. Minneapolis pastor Richard Coleman talks about how churches are drawing together in the wake of George Floyd's death.
CHAZ and the proper place of government | Global persecution and Day of the Christian Martyr
June 25, 2020 14:23Acton Institute's Ben Johnson looks at the situation in Seattle with the area controlled by anarchists, as well as a look at threats to free speech. Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs looks at recent news of religious persecutions, as well as Monday's Day of the Christian Martyr commemoration.
Having the heart of a steward with your resources | Today’s youth and hunger for God’s kingdom
June 24, 2020 14:29Bible and Business' Bill English looks at Matthew 25 and what it means to be stewards of the resources God entrusts you with. Justin Jeppesen of the University of Northwestern-St Paul talks about how while many in Gen Z don't value many of our churches' cultural expressions, they do desire Jesus.
Honoring the image of God in women | Monuments destroyed and knowing our history
June 24, 2020 14:12Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about recent revelations of inappropriate comments made by male clergy regarding some female teachers, highlighting how women may not be honored as joint-heirs correctly. Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about how it's wrong to judge the past only by our modern standards.
How genetics affect the severity of COVID-19 susceptibility | Black lives matter, systemic racism, and the Church
June 23, 2020 14:59Christian Medical and Dental Association's David Stevens looks at recent research showing how one's blood type and genetics can be a factor on how susceptible you are to COVID-19. Raleigh Washington, former leader of Promise Keepers, offers his thoughts on how the Church should lead in racial reconciliation.
Deeper look at recent Supreme Court opinions | Pandemic, books, and spiritual formation
June 23, 2020 14:50Political scientist Adam Carrington looks at the two key Supreme Court opinions so far, how they were decided, and the worldview's behind them. Spiritual formation professor Gary Stratton talks about about the books he's been reading during the pandemic and how they are affecting his views on several topics.
Dealing with the emotional load of hard news and disrupted life | Rising tensions on the Korean peninsula and recent Chinese belligerence
June 22, 2020 14:22Psychologist Linda Mintle talks about how ways to process all the difficult recent news and our disrupted lives due to COVID-19 so we don't lose our minds and hope. Foreign affairs expert David Aikman looks are continued tension between North and South Korea, and a border scuffle on China-India border.
COVID-19 cases on the rise and the conflicting information over masks | The fires that forge noble manhood
June 22, 2020 14:13Epidemiologist Zach Jenkins talks about the rise in COVID-19 cases in certain states, as well as retracted research on mask wearing and the confusion around masks in general. Stephen Mansfield, author of "Men on Fire," talks about the ways men help to develop healthy manhood in each other.
Reviews of Artemis Fowl and Selfie Dad | A mother’s journey toward love and racial justice
June 19, 2020 14:46PluggedIn's Adam Holz reviews the new movies "Artemis Fowl" and "Selfie Dad", plus talks about his conversation with "Selfie Dad" actor Michael Jr. about his experience as a black man in the US. Cara Meredith, author of "The Color of Life", shares her experience in learning about racism.
DACA ruling and Congress’ lack of action | A father shares about his spiritual road trip with his sons
June 19, 2020 14:36Public theologian Matthew Hawkins talks about the Supreme Court's ruling regarding DACA, plus how Congress could have solved the problem years ago. Dan Dewitt of Theolatte talks about the spiritual themes he tied into his road trip with sons on the historic Route 66.
The relationship between your political and end-times views | Rising secularism and the Church’s faithfulness
June 18, 2020 13:56Peter Kapsner talks about the political implications of one's end-times beliefs and well as the place of emotions in relation to truth. Albert Mohler, author of "The Gathering Storm," talks about how our world is becoming more like that of the Roman Empire which opens opportunities for the Church.
Are police unions a barrier to policing reform? | Weeping with African-Americans
June 18, 2020 13:47Acton Institute's Ben Johnson outline how often, public service unions like police unions work against the concerns of the public they serve to protect its members. Mark Vroegog, author of upcoming book "Weep with Me," talks about our need to listen to and lament with our black friends and neighbors.
Supreme Court’s Bostock decision and the Christian businessman | The increased strain on law enforcement officers after George Floyd
June 17, 2020 14:57Bible and Business' Bill English looks at the recent Supreme Court decision expanding Title VII protections to those who identify as LGBT, and how that might affect some businesses and ministries. Former police officer Adam Davis offers thoughts on the increased stress and trauma police officers are experiencing.
Empowered family relations through the science of connection | Nigeria leading latest list of nations violating religious freedom
June 17, 2020 14:50Jeffrey and Amy Olrick, authors of "The 6 Needs of Children," talks about the key needs of children and how parents can properly connect with their children through those needs. Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer talks about the latest State Department report on religious freedom and atrocities described in Nigeria.
More racially-charged incidents and work to reform policing | Staying in place when you’d rather leave
June 16, 2020 15:12The And Campaign's Justin Giboney addresses the death of Rayshard Brooks by Altanta police and the legislative push to reform policing. Sophia Hudson, author of "Stand All the Way Up," talks about finding God's strength to stay in important situations even when you would rather leave or lash out.
Analysis of Supreme Court’s decision expanding LBGT rights | How University of Northwestern is responding to today’s crises
June 16, 2020 14:53Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith offers analysis of the decision by the Supreme Court that Title VII protections against sexual discrimination applies to persons identifying as LGBT. University of Northwestern president Alan Cureton talks about how the university has responded to COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd.
Overcoming the problem of practical atheism | Updates on North Korea, Hong Kong and Brazil
June 15, 2020 15:24Mark Galli, author of "When Did We Start Forgetting God," talks about how many people live as practical atheists and how to bring God into every aspect of life. Global affairs expert David Aikman updates us on recent tensions on the Korean Peninsula, China's increasing crackdown on Hong Kong, and the latest in Brazil.
Biblical and practical ideas for policing reform | Seattle protests, defaced monuments, and upheaval at the New York Times
June 15, 2020 14:51Dr. Patrick Oliver, professor of criminal justice, talks about how the Bible can inform the ways communities can reform their policing policies and practices. Political scientist Adam Carrington addresses the underlying Constitutional and worldview issues under Seattle's occupied protests, confederate monuments, and the editorial upheaval at the New York Times.
From shame to purity – Mo Isom
June 13, 2020 21:30With raw vulnerability and a bold spirit, former soccer star Mo Isom shares her own sexual testimony, opening up the conversation about misguided rule-following, virginity, temptation, porn, promiscuity, false sex-pectations, sex in marriage, and more...calling readers back to God’s original design for sex–a way to worship and glorify him.
Racial protests and the pressure to cancel certain TV shows and movies | Seeing Jesus through the eyes of a Middle-Easterner
June 12, 2020 14:58PluggedIn's Adam Holz talks about how the entertainment industry is being pressured to cancel shows featuring police, including Paw Patrol, in the wake of anti-police brutality protests. Apologist Abdu Murray, co-author of "Seeing Jesus from the East," explains how the Bible's Eastern roots can confuse Westerners.
Southern Baptists facing their past ties to slavery and Jim Crow | Ministries and businesses pivoting amid COVID-19
June 12, 2020 14:47Public theologian Matthew Hawkins talks about SBC president J.D. Greear providing guidance to the convention in acknowledging and turning from its racist past. Brock Shinen, author of "The Christian Entrepreneur," shares how he counsels both ministries and entrepreneurs dealing with challenges brought on by the Coronavirus.
Black lives matter and professional sports | Christian scholar reflects on the coronavirus and its aftermath
June 11, 2020 15:42Peter Kapsner looks at how the NFL has made an about-face regarding athletes taking the knee, as well as how other leagues are responding to Black Lives Matter protests. N.T. Wright, author of "God and the Pandemic," reflects on the pandemic and what it teaches us about God and His Kingdom.
Are riots good for the economy? The UK comes to Hong Kong’s aid | How churches in Minneapolis are bringing healing
June 11, 2020 15:10Acton Institute's Ben Johnson talks about the "broken window fallacy," as well as how England is coming to the aid of Hong Kong residents facing crackdowns by Communist China. Transform Minnesota's Carl Nelson talks about how the churches in Minneapolis are rising up to help after racial riots.
Making sense of our conflicting economic numbers | From notoriously violent inmate to peaceful prison minister
June 10, 2020 15:09With employment numbers improving but the designation of the U.S. being in recession, Bible and Business' Bill English looks at what these numbers mean as we recover from the COVID-19 shutdown. Former journalist Rosser McDonald tells the story of Rickie Smith from his book "Real Prison, Real Freedom."
What is the Church’s responsibility to combat racism | Black lives matter and defunding v. reforming policing
June 10, 2020 15:01Pastor Daryl Crouch shares his thoughts on how the majority culture white church should engage in combating racism in America. Political scientist Hunter Baker offers distinctions between the call of black lives matter and the progressive organization Black Lives Matter. Plus, understanding the call for reforming policing.
What is the Church’s responsibility to combat racism | BLM v. blm. Defunding v. reforming policing
June 10, 2020 15:01Pastor Daryl Crouch shares his thoughts on how the majority culture white church should engage in combating racism in America. Political scientist Hunter Baker offers distinctions between the call of black lives matter and the progressive organization Black Lives Matter. Plus, understanding the call for reforming policing.
The importance of human touch to our health | Aligning your life with the heart of God
June 09, 2020 15:02David Stevens of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations talks about how physical touch is to important to our health and healing. Pastor Allen Jackson, author of "Intentional Faith," looks at the importance Scripture is for aligning ourselves with God's heart.
US Senate Republican joins Evangelicals in protest march | Southern Baptists standing against racism and George Floyd’s death
June 09, 2020 14:49Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement talks about how Senator Mitt Romney joined Evangelicals in a D.C. march for racial justice. Dr. Ronnie Floyd of the Southern Baptist Executive Committee talks about their statement regarding the murder of George Floyd.
Coping with community violence | Global protests around George Floyd’s death and remembering Tienanmen Square
June 08, 2020 15:08Linda Mintle addresses the recent riots, the trauma of racism, and how to cope with violence. Then Global affairs expert David Aikman talks about the protests happening around the world in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, as well as his experience covering the Tienanmen Square massacre.
The hunt for COVID-19 vaccine and hydroxychloroquine back in the news | God’s invitation to love a broken world
June 08, 2020 14:42Epidemiologist Zach Jenkins talks about Operation Warp Speed, the push to quickly get to market a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as news around hyrdoxychloroquine research. Missions expert Paul Borthwick, author of "Mission 3:16," talks about how wide-ranging an invitation to love the world John 3:16 is, especially today.