Mornings with Carmen
483 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingswith Carmen LaBerge
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Mideast upheaval amid US-Iranian tensions | Men, manhood, loneliness and the Church
January 15, 2020 16:25Providence Magazine's Drew Griffin describes the unrest in Iran and throughout the Mideast because of the tension between Iran and US, plus China's plans to expand harsh rules against Christians and other religious minorities. Peter Kapsner reacts to growing male isolation and confusion in the US.
Martin Luther King Day and protecting housing for the poor | God working amid crisis in Honduras
January 14, 2020 15:47Justin Giboney of the And Campaign looks at key quotes from Martin Luther King, plus the housing crisis for the poor in many growing urban areas. World Magazine's 2019 Daniel of the Year Award winner Michael Miller of the Micah Project talks about his work with street kids in Honduras.
Impeachment and election demographic micro-targeting | Experiencing the divine love that reorders a life
January 14, 2020 15:38Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith provides an update on the impeachment process, talks about the mixed support for Trump among Evangelicals, and how campaigns are targeting niche groups in the 2020 elections. Seth Haines, author of The Book of Waking Up, talks about moving beyond our coping mechanisms toward God.
Asking powerful questions to fuel true success | Growing protests in Iran and the roil over the British royals
January 13, 2020 16:05Life coach Valorie Burton, author of Coaching for Successful Women, talks about her personal experience of asking herself better questions and learning what true success is. David Aikman looks at US-Iranian tensions and growing protests in Iran, plus reaction to Harry and Megan's plans to leave the royal family.
Women, babies, and our future | Key religious freedom cases before the courts in 2020
January 13, 2020 15:56Carmen looks at women's empowerment and our dwindling birth rates in the US. Adam Carrington of Hillsdale College looks at the trend of states to pass sexual orientation and gender identity laws as well as court cases that could limit religious liberty.
Reviews of Just Mercy and 1917 | Reaching a searching world for the Gospel via the internet
January 10, 2020 16:08PluggedIn's Adam Holz looks at Just Mercy and 1917, plus looks at the buzz around the Golden Globe Award ceremony. Longtime Silicon Valley executive Walt Wilson talks about how God led him to develop Global Media Outreach and how it helps people seeking God online.
What’s ahead in 2020 for the pro-life movement | Serving those in need in Haiti 10 years after earthquake
January 10, 2020 16:00Public theologian Matt Hawkins looks at various legislation and polling numbers for the right to life. Medical missionary Dr. David Vanderpool of LiveBeyond talks about serving in Haiti on the 10th anniversary of a devastating earthquake. He also talks about his "Live Beyond" book.
Michelle Williams, abortion and the Golden Globes | Methodists look toward an amicable split over Scriptural authority
January 09, 2020 15:32Peter Kapsner of the University of Northwestern-St Paul looks at the twisted reasoning used by actress Michelle Williams to justify abortion in her Golden Globes acceptance speech. Tom Lambrecht of the Good News Network talks about the agreement that would split the United Methodists over views of Scriptural authority.
Physician-assisted death and organ harvesting | Faith moves surgeon to serve isolated people group
January 09, 2020 15:24Acton Institute's Ben Johnson looks at the expansion of physician-assisted death and how some are using it as a way to harvest organs. Surgeon Tom Catena talks about why he left the comforts of the United States to serve in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan.
Learning from an ancient financial panic | Knowing God, not just knowing about God
January 08, 2020 16:13Bill English of Bible and Business looks back at the 33AD Roman financial panic, why it happened, and what we can learn from it. Robin Dance, author of For All Who Wander, looks at the importance of having a relationship with God, not just knowledge about God.
Helping journalists better understand people of faith | Impeachment and a look of 2020 social trends
January 08, 2020 16:03Josh Good of the Faith Angle Forum talks about helping mainstream journalists better understand why people of faith think the way they do. Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about the Congressional wranglings over the impeachment of Trump, plus what he sees as social trends in 2020.
Vaping, marijuana and mental health issues | Hope in the midst of a child’s mental illness
January 07, 2020 16:15Physician Bret Nick of Christian Medical and Dental Association looks at recent moves to limit the sale of flavored vaping products, plus the connection between modern marijuana and mental illness. Matt Stanford, author of "Grace for Children," talks about the need for churches to be part of mental health care.
Understanding white Evangelicals | Using Psalm 51 in your daily prayers
January 07, 2020 15:54Nick Pitts, fellow for the Institute for Global Engagement looks at Planned Parenthood's recent annual report, plus a recent AP NORC poll seeking to understand the various views of white Evangelicals. Pastor and author Jonathan Parnell talks about his book "Mercy for Today."
Depression, dark chocolate, and a better view of diet food | Australian wildfires and crisis in China and Venezuela
January 06, 2020 16:05Psychologist Linda Mintle talks about how foods affect your mental health, the benefits of dark chocolate, and how certain "diet" foods can actually hurt your diet. David Aikman of Godspeed Magazine talks about a variety of global issues including the Australian wildfires, political tensions in Venezuela, and persecution in China.
US-Iran tensions heightened after Soleimani’s death | Christians enduring amid global crises
January 06, 2020 15:57Drew Griffin of Providence Magazine talks with Carmen from Jerusalem about the tensions felt in Israel and throughout the Middle East over the renewed US-Iranian crisis. Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News discusses Christians working amid Indonesian flooding and Iran/Iraq crisis, plus the big plans by the Japanese Church.
Review of Netflix Messiah and a look at cultural movers/shakers of 2019 | Quest for Biblical objectivity in journalism
January 03, 2020 16:27Paul Asay of PluggedIn reviews Netflix's "Messiah," Pixar's short "Float," plus looks 2019's cultural movers and shakers and how they influence us. World Magazine editor-in-chief Marvin Olasky talks about his book "Reforming Journalism."
Legislators call on SCOTUS to reconsider Roe v. Wade | Importance of doing theological triage
January 03, 2020 16:19Public Theologian Matt Hawkins talks about the re-authorization of USCIRF and recent amicus brief by over 200 legislators calling on the Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade abortion case. Apologist Dan DeWitt talks about the importance of properly dealing with theological disagreements.
What to expect when you marry into a family business | Understanding life through the eyes of a special needs child
January 02, 2020 15:45When you marry a person, you marry into their family. And as Bill English of Bible and Business shows, this is especially true when you marry into a family with their own business. Then Gwen and Rylan Vogelzang talk about their book "If I Squeeze Your Head I'm Sorry."
Holidays were a time of violence for people of faith | Using the new year season as a threshold moment
January 02, 2020 15:38Acton Institute's Ben Johnson looks at recent attacks on Christians and Jews, as well as the deterioration of personal and economic freedom worldwide. Instead of making resolutions, Peter Kapsner talks about using the turn of the year as a time to assess what to keep and what to leave behind.
Christmas lessons and carols – hour 2
December 26, 2019 14:44Carmen reflects on some of the songs of the Christmas season.
Christmas lessons and carols – hour 1
December 26, 2019 14:43Carmen spends time reflecting on some of the songs of the Christmas season.
Family difficulties, diet related stress, and self-care during Christmas | Seeing the value in those with disabilities
December 23, 2019 15:32Psychologist Linda Mintle talk about managing holiday stress, diet issues, and feeling of loss at Christmas. Angela Ray Rogers and daughter Grace Anna discuss dealing with physical disabilities and seeing the value in all people, plus about their book "Who Do You See When You Look at Me?"
Christianity Today, partisanship, and the call of the Gospel | The Church standing up in Lebanon
December 23, 2019 15:22Carmen looks at the firestorm in Evangelicalism over the recent editorial in Christianity calling for Trump's removal as President. Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News updates us about the challenges the church faces globally, including how the Church in Lebanon is gathering to pray and act amid crisis.
Review of latest Star Wars episode | How social media has evolved and how it’s changed us
December 20, 2019 15:46Plugged In's Adam Holz reviews several new movies, including Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Plus, he talks about concerns over Netflix's gay Jesus movie. Chris Martin of LifeWay Social reflects on how social media has changed in the past 10 years, and how we're changing because of it.
Sharing your child’s birth story at Christmas | C.S. Lewis and Christmas
December 20, 2019 15:40As we talk about the nativity story, public theologian Matt Hawkins shares the story of his daughter's birth, and how such stories are important. Apologist Dan DeWitt explains that while C.S. Lewis was a bit of a grinch about Christmas, he still used it as part of his classic writings.
Dallas church establishes campuses in prisons | Reclaiming public faith for the common good
December 19, 2019 15:31Pastor Stephen Wilson of Gateway Church in Dallas/Fort Worth talks about how his congregration is setting up satellite campuses in area prisons. Then Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove of Duke University talks about his book "Revolution of Values."
Why socialism causes atheism | A look at a new devotional from Keswick Convention
December 19, 2019 15:22Ben Johnson of the Acton Institute talks about a church that is teaching Marxist dogma instead of Scripture, and why socialism often leads to a loss of faith in God. Elizabeth McQuoid, editor of Food for the Journey, talks about the new 365-day devotional from Keswick Convention.
Investing in those who are different from ourselves | Lamenting with those lamenting amid Christmas joy
December 18, 2019 16:41Bill English of Bible and Business talks about the importance of investing ourselves in those who are not like us, even people we may disagree with. Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about those who are enduring a loss or suffering during this Christmas holiday and how to encourage them well.
Efforts to fight antisemitism | The social impact of Instragram Face
December 18, 2019 16:34Providence Magazine's Drew Griffin discusses recent executive actions by Trump in the US and Johnson in the UK against antisemitism. Peter Kapsner reacts to New Yorker article talking about social impact and emotional pressure of what some term "Instragram Face."
Training our children to not be quickly offended | Top theological news stories of 2019
December 17, 2019 15:38Justin Giboney of the And Campaign talks about not being easily offended and helping our children become more resilient. From Chick-fil-A to Hong Kong, to Kanye West, Collin Hansen of The Gospel Coalition looks at what he considers to be the top theological news stories of 2019.
What is America’s political center? | Good food and meaningful gatherings
December 17, 2019 15:27Christian political scientist Mark Caleb Smith looks at the latest on the impeachment process, as well as a study that tries to identify our nation's political center. Kelly Minter talks the importance of food and hospitality from her new book "A Place at the Table."
When God refocuses your life | Boris Johnson wins election. What’s ahead for the UK?
December 16, 2019 16:12Thomas Russo, Jr., author of "There's No Politics in Heaven," talks about how God turned his world upside down and brought a new level of wholeness to his life. Then Godspeed Magazine's David Aikman discusses last week's British election and the bright future of BREXIT.
Pastors facing burnout | The politicization of Christmas
December 16, 2019 16:04Brandon Showalter of the Christian Post talks about a megachurch pastor who is wisely stepping away from the pulpit to deal with burnout, among other news headlines. Hillsdale College's Adam Carrington looks at some usurping Christmas symbols for their political purposes, plus an update on the impreachment.
Movie reviews of Jumanji and Richard Jewel | Neighborly efforts of Christians on secular campuses
December 13, 2019 15:58Plugged In's Adam Holz reviews some of the new movies for this weekend, plus reflects on a communion scene in the Netflix movie, The Irishman. Kevin Singer of Neighborly Faith and Matthew Mayhew of Ohio State University looks at how Christian students are engaging in interfaith dialogue.
The persistent problem of antisemitism | Toy safety at Christmas and the reemergence of measles
December 13, 2019 15:45The Acton Institute's Ben Johnson looks at the problem of antisemitism both in the British election and the recent attack in New Jersey. CMDA's Dr. Bret Nick discusses the need for eye protection for some toys given at Christmas, plus the global resurgence of measles.
Improving your emotional intelligence | The growing persecution of ethnic/religious minorities in China
December 09, 2019 16:07Psychologist Linda Mintle talks about ways to improve your emotional intelligence. Foreign Affairs expert David Aikman reports on the leak of documents outlining the internment of nearly a million Uighurs, Kazakhs, and other minorities in China, as well as previews the British election and how religion is affecting it.
Deeper look at Luke 9 | LGBT rights, Christian teaching, and the need for wholeness
December 09, 2019 15:57As Faith Radio encourages you to read through the Gospel of Luke during the Advent season, Carmen takes time to look deeper into Luke 9. Responding to listener questions, Peter Kapsner takes us beyond the talk of LGBT and religious rights to what makes for human wholeness and flourishing.
The existential crisis of many Christmas movies | Meaningfully using SEO to reach people for Jesus
December 06, 2019 16:14Along with new movies reviews, Plugged In's Adam Holz looks at the underlying existential issues behind many of the new Christmas movies. Along with talking about he and his wife's Christmas as expecting parents, Chris Martin looks at how The Gospel Coalition is wisely using search engine optimization.
Is religious freedom code for white nationalism? | Charles Darwin’s letter to Billy Graham
December 06, 2019 16:08Public Theologian Matthew Hawkins talks about recent articles accusing religious freedom advocates of promoting white nationalism. Apologist Dan DeWitt talks about a letter that Charles Darwin wrote to Victorian philosopher William Graham about the religion of scientism.
Sharing the Gospel with Muslim friends during Christmas | Connecting your faith with what you watch, read, and play
December 05, 2019 15:51Dr. Cynthia of Christian From Muslim talks about ways to share the good news of Jesus with Muslim friends and neighbors, even during Christmas. Daniel Strange, author of "Plugged In" talks about thinking critically and theologically about the entertainment you take in.
Why democratic socialist ideas often further impoverish the poor | Amazement in the Gospel of Luke
December 05, 2019 15:44Acton Institute's Ben Johnson looks at how Russian president Putin is branding journalists as foreign agents, plus why many so-called progressive ideas increase income inequity. Musician and author Michael Card talks about his book "Luke: the Gospel of Amazement."
Why Jesus is not a role model | Identifying priorities, decreasing stress, and increasing productivity
December 04, 2019 15:52Tyler Ellis talks about his recent TEDx Talk he originally called Jesus is NOT a Role Model. Morgan Tyree, author of "Take Back Your Time," talks about customizing your organization to your personality, style, and needs.
Tensions at NATO summit | Christian colleges and universities facing LGBT ideology
December 04, 2019 15:39Drew Griffin of Providence Magazine talks about the tensions over Turkey at the NATO summit in London, as well a conference in Hungary regarding the fight against Christian persecution. Then Peter Kapsner responds to a recent Religious News Service article calling on Christian colleges to transform on LGBT issues.
A look at the global fight against AIDS/HIV | A look at God’s advents in Scripture
December 03, 2019 16:30Mark Lagon of The Global Fight reflects on World AIDS Day this past Sunday, and the ongoing fight against this disease. Christopher Wright of the Langham Partnership talks about his new advent devotional Rejoice! Advent in All of Scripture, talking about the various comings of God in the Bible.
Trump and a Biblical understanding of God’s anointing of leaders | How dogs can open the door to ministry
December 03, 2019 16:17Political Scientist Mark Caleb Smith looks at some high profile remarks about God's anointing on political leaders and the tension of religious language in politics. Ron Leonard of Canines for Christ shares more about the ministry and how dogs can open the door for many to hear about Jesus.
Reflecting on the various names for Jesus during Advent | Terror attack in London and further tensions over China and Hong Kong
December 02, 2019 15:50Author Asheritah Ciuciu talks about her family Advent devotional book "Unwrapping the Names of Jesus." World affair expert David Aikman looks at the recent terror attack in London over the holiday weekend, as well China's response to US legislation in support of Hong Kong protesters.
Further questions regarding Chick-fil-A Foundation’s giving | Legal battle over McGahn impeachment testimony
December 02, 2019 15:20Christian Post's Brandon Showalter looks at new reports of the Chick-fil-A Foundation's past giving, including to the Southern Poverty Law Center which has inspired anti-religious bigotry. Political scientist Adam Carrington talks about the legal battle over Congress requesting Don McGahn's impeachment testimony, and other court cases.
Talking holiday food | Separating myth from truth about Christianity and America’s founding
November 27, 2019 16:00Bill English of Bible and Business sets aside business principles to talk about favorite foods during the holidays. Mark David Hall of George Fox University talks about his book "Did America Have a Christian Founding?" focusing on the Christian-saturated culture that influenced our country's founding.
The ancient faith of atheism | Thoughts on reaching and revitalizing rural America
November 27, 2019 15:44Peter Kapsner of the University of Northwestern-St Paul spends the hour with Carmen, first talking about the ancient roots of the atheism. Then they reflect on a series of articles from Ed Stetzer about the misconceptions about life and ministry in rural America.
Churches and the opioid crisis | Discerning God’s voice and finding your own
November 26, 2019 15:53Dr. Bret Nick of Christian Medical and Dental Association shares how churches can respond to the opioid crisis, as well as updates on the vaping crisis. Author Leighton Ford talks about his new book "A Life of Listening."