Mornings with Carmen
483 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingswith Carmen LaBerge
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Dow drops as US-China trade war intensifies | The call of Christian friendship
August 06, 2019 14:31Tommy Binion of The Heritage Foundation looks at the intensifying trade war as the US accuses China of currency manipulation. Bryan Baise of Boyce College talks about a new class he'll be teaching on Christian friendship.
Processing public traumatic situations effectively | China responding to Hong Kong protests
August 05, 2019 15:31Psychologist Dr. Linda Mintle discusses the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton and how to emotionally process these traumas. World affairs expert David Aikman looks at the continued protests in Hong Kong and how China seems to be responding, as well as other global headlines.
Responding to the El Paso and Dayton mass shootings | Being people of peace and prayer
August 05, 2019 15:23Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement responds to the latest mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton and explains what the factors are leading up to them. Carmen LaBerge offers thoughts about being people of peace and prayer, especially during these contentious times.
Zionism: from a desert to Israel | Understanding Mixer, the newest streaming platform
August 02, 2019 15:34Carmen and Craig von Buseck discuss how Israel went from a desert to a thriving modern country and the role of Zionism in his book "I Am Cyrus." Chris Martin talks about the place of social media and the role of Mixer, the new kid on the block.
After-church hours expectations | Mike Pence’s faith
August 02, 2019 15:07There are expectations for how you live after work hours. Matthew Hawkins suggests we ought to take the same perspective about life after church. Leslie Montgomery, author of "The Faith of Mike Pence," talks about the "Mike Pence rule" and the interesting relationship between faith and the state.
Redeeming marriage and the purity culture | The perfect presidential candidate
August 01, 2019 16:33Peter Kapsner joins Carmen to discuss Joshua Harris' denunciation of Christianity and how we can redeem marriage in an outward-facing Biblical manner. Bruce Ashford talks about the perfect presidential candidate and provides a structure to navigate the different genres of political ideologies.
Communism never works with Christianity | How you can bless back-to-school students
August 01, 2019 16:33Ben Johnson explains why communism never works with authentic Christianity and the missing Scripture in the $15 minimum wage debate. Author Kathy Branzell discusses how you can pray and what you can do for students going back to school, as well as her devotional book "An Apple a Day," which is dedicated to teachers.
Success always changes you | When judgment doesn’t work
July 31, 2019 14:45Bill English continues with leadership lessons from David, discussing how success changes people, and how to steward wealth in a Godly fashion. Justin Giboney talks on how starting with love and empathy before calling judgment are the right thing to do when you don't have all the information.
Disturbing trend in the US refugee cap | Engaging neighbors with different religions
July 31, 2019 14:41Drew Griffin joins Carmen to discuss the disturbing trend in lowering the annual refugee cap in the United States. Irving Hexham speaks on genuinely engaging your neighbors of different religions. His book "Encountering World Religions: A Christian Introduction" provides a framework on how to be better prepared for these conversations.
Kindness in the parking lot | Grasshoppers in Las Vegas
July 30, 2019 15:07Nicole Phillips talks about the impact that small acts of kindness have, even during your shopping routines. Peter Kapsner joins Carmen to talk grasshoppers in Sin City and continues the discussion on the role of kindness in our Christian lives.
The danger of easy votes | Importance of standing
July 30, 2019 15:04What does it mean to be American? Tommy Binion discusses keeping our government accountable and the dangers of easy votes in the upcoming debate. Dr. Rosemary Stein talks about engaging with people with special needs as well as the importance of standing, not simply sitting all day.
Faith including mind, body, and soul | No right to protest in China
July 29, 2019 16:34Brian Fikkert and Kelley Kapic discuss how Christians can sometimes focus too heavily on the soul, and how a holistic faith including the mind, body, and soul is more Biblical. David Aikman talks about the protests in China and how they are not subject to the rights we take for granted.
Christians more terrifying than nuclear weapons? | Critical implications of deepfakes
July 29, 2019 16:34Brandon Showalter talks about the oldest scrap of Christian papyrus outside the Bible and how North Korea may be more fearful of Christians than nuclear weaponry. Adam Carrington discusses the real and terrifying implications of deepfakes and how we dodged a bullet with the election scandal.
The Farewell, a surprising indie film | Importance of paid family leave
July 26, 2019 17:58Is it ever right to lie? Adam Holz breaks down a surprising indie film called The Farewell as well as discussing A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Rachel Anderson discusses paid family leave, helping to unify the family nucleus by providing financial support for meaningful development away from work.
Living in faith while walking though death | Continuing the fight on malaria, HIV, and AIDS
July 26, 2019 17:57Carmen encourages living in faith, joy, and peace while walking thought the Valley of Death. Mark Lagon advocates for people of faith to speak up for helping the least of these in continuing the fight on malaria, HIV, and AIDS, alongside the book "HIV and AIDS in 2030: A Choice Between Two Futures."
Mueller’s testimony and Boris Johnson | Reforesting faith by planting trees
July 25, 2019 16:44Carmen and Rev. Ben Johnson of the Acton Institute discuss Robert Mueller's testimony and the new British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Then Matthew Sleeth, author of Reforesting Faith, suggests that planting lots of trees might be one of the most Biblical methods of caring for God's creation.
Authenticity in your calling as a leader | Affirm and build trust to have spiritual conversations
July 24, 2019 15:09Bill English of Bible and Business continues to look at leadership lessons from David, focusing on authenticity in your calling. Rick Richardson, author of You Found Me, talks about building trust and sharing the gospel with your community through friendship.
Churches help those in medical debt | What’s behind the heated rhetoric
July 24, 2019 15:08Craig Antico with RIP Medical Debt joins Carmen to discuss how churches are increasingly seeking to help communities forgive medical debt. Hunter Baker with Union University joins and analyzes the rhetoric between Trump and "the Squad."
A looks at the new Title X restrictions on abortion funding | Millennial spirituality and being a prophetic voice to power
July 23, 2019 14:52Christian Medical and Dental Association's David Stevens looks at the Trump administration's changes to Title X funding affecting abortion providers, as well as the vaping epidemic. Peter Kapsner looks at how many millennials are turning to a syncretistic spirituality, and at court and wilderness prophets.
President and Democrats announce budget deal | Finding the sacredness of serving as a public school teacher
July 23, 2019 14:37Heritage Foundation's Tommy Binion analyzes the new federal budget agreement and Berkeley's ban of "gendered phrases." David Schmus of Christian Educators Association International talks about the sacred calling of teachers, plus the upcoming National Christians Educators Virtual Summit.
Preventing burnout & fighting polarization with love | Iran seizes British tankers & continued protests in Hong Kong
July 22, 2019 15:04Psychologist Linda Mintle offers six ways to prevent burnout. Also, she looks at our polarized society and how to build bridges in love. Foreign affair expert David Aikman looks at increased tensions with Iran, as well continued tensions in Hong Kong where protestors were met with violent counter-protest.
The pitfalls of a mandatory $15/hour minimum wage | Hate speech and its effects on ministry
July 22, 2019 14:57Nick Pitts of the Institute for Global Engagement talks about the likely effects of a mandatory $15/hour minimum wage. Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News looks at a recent Barna report about the increase in hate speech and talks about its effect on ministry.
Review of The Lion King | 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 | FaceApp and security concerns
July 19, 2019 15:01Adam Holz of PluggedIn looks at Disney's latest movie remake. Bill Federer remembers the faith stories of the Apollo missions and US space program. Chris Martin talks about the security concerns of the popular app FaceApp and how social media can feed depression.
A week of religious wins lost in heated rhetoric | The narrow path to racial reconciliation
July 19, 2019 14:53Public theologian Matt Hawkins looks at the good news regarding efforts to promote religious freedom and how they were lost in the midst of the partisan and racist rantings. Dhati Lewis, author of Advocates, talks about how we can work together as advocates of racial reconciliation.
The importance of transparency in marriage | Things to consider in searching for a new organization leader
July 18, 2019 14:31Dave Willis of Marriage Today and author of The Naked Marriage talks about how transparency is key for a marriage to thrive and for intimacy to grow. Pastoral search expert William Vanderbloemen talks about some important principles to consider when looking for your organization's new leader.
What the fighting over Trump’s tweets is doing to us | What it’s like for Christians in secular Europe
July 18, 2019 14:18Ben Johnson of the Acton Institute looks at how our nation is being affected by the political fighting between Trump and "the Squad." Per Ewert, director of the Clapham Institute in Sweden, talks about the rise of religious persecution in an increasingly secular Europe and how believers engage.
The meaning of trusting God in business risks | The gospel of peace in found in Romans
July 17, 2019 14:50Bill English of Bible and Business continues to look at leadership lessons from David, focusing on his trust in God when facing Goliath. Theologian Scot McKnight talks about his book Reading Romans Backwards with the call to live in peace with others based on the gospel.
Understanding what are unalienable rights | Sports and human sexuality
July 17, 2019 14:44Drew Griffin of Providence Magazine looks at the State Department's Commission on Unalienable Rights, focusing on what unalienable rights actually are. Peter Kapsner of University of Northwestern—St Paul comments on how a distorted view of human sexuality is affecting the sporting world.
The challenges of pro-life Democrats | The continual battle over racism
July 16, 2019 14:41Justin Giboney of The And Campaign spends the hour with Carmen to look at challenges faced by pro-life Democrats. He also talks about recent in-fighting in the Democrat Party and President Trump's recent statements that many found to be racist.
Closer look at the White House social media summit | Churches serving families of children with disabilities
July 16, 2019 14:33Tommy Binion of the Heritage Foundation takes a closer look the recent White House summit on social media, plus potential pitfalls to a mandatory $15/hour minimum wage. Pediatrician Rosemary Stein talks about what churches can do to support families of children with special needs.
Relief efforts in Louisiana and along Southern border | Hong Kong protests continue to grow
July 15, 2019 15:28Jeff Nene of Convoy of Hope talks about relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Barry, as well as their joint effort with NHCLC to help refugee seekers along the US-Mexico border. David Aikman offers an analysis of the continued protests in Hong Kong against the Chinese government.
Psychologist group looks to destigmatize polygamy | Trump injects himself into Democrat civil war
July 15, 2019 15:21Brandon Showalter of the Christian Post looks at the why the Epstein trafficking case is so important and the move by the APA to destigmatize polygamy. Adam Carrington of Hillsdale College reacts to President Trump's tweets against a group of progressive Democrats.
Review of Stranger Things Season 3 | Crises in China and along the US-Mexico border
July 12, 2019 14:45Adam Holz of PluggedIn reviews Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, the new season of Netflix's Stranger Things, and the concerns of how streaming services are changing us. Tony Suarez of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference talks about meeting underground believers in China, plus continued the immigration crisis on the southern border.