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Reviews of Artemis Fowl and Selfie Dad | A mother’s journey toward love and racial justice
Mornings with Carmen - June 19, 2020 14:46 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPluggedIn'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
Mornings with Carmen - June 19, 2020 14:36 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPublic 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
Mornings with Carmen - June 18, 2020 13:56 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPeter 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
Mornings with Carmen - June 18, 2020 13:47 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsActon 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 neigh...
Supreme Court’s Bostock decision and the Christian businessman | The increased strain on law enforcement officers after George Floyd
Mornings with Carmen - June 17, 2020 14:57 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsBible 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...
Empowered family relations through the science of connection | Nigeria leading latest list of nations violating religious freedom
Mornings with Carmen - June 17, 2020 14:50 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsJeffrey 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 ...
More racially-charged incidents and work to reform policing | Staying in place when you’d rather leave
Mornings with Carmen - June 16, 2020 15:12 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThe 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
Mornings with Carmen - June 16, 2020 14:53 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPolitical 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 an...
Overcoming the problem of practical atheism | Updates on North Korea, Hong Kong and Brazil
Mornings with Carmen - June 15, 2020 15:24 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMark 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, an...
Biblical and practical ideas for policing reform | Seattle protests, defaced monuments, and upheaval at the New York Times
Mornings with Carmen - June 15, 2020 14:51 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDr. 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, confe...
From shame to purity – Mo Isom
Mornings with Carmen - June 13, 2020 21:30 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWith 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 desi...
Racial protests and the pressure to cancel certain TV shows and movies | Seeing Jesus through the eyes of a Middle-Easterner
Mornings with Carmen - June 12, 2020 14:58 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPluggedIn'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 ...
Southern Baptists facing their past ties to slavery and Jim Crow | Ministries and businesses pivoting amid COVID-19
Mornings with Carmen - June 12, 2020 14:47 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPublic 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 b...
Black lives matter and professional sports | Christian scholar reflects on the coronavirus and its aftermath
Mornings with Carmen - June 11, 2020 15:42 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPeter 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
Mornings with Carmen - June 11, 2020 15:10 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsActon 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
Mornings with Carmen - June 10, 2020 15:09 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWith 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 Fre...
What is the Church’s responsibility to combat racism | BLM v. blm. Defunding v. reforming policing
Mornings with Carmen - June 10, 2020 15:01 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPastor 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...
What is the Church’s responsibility to combat racism | Black lives matter and defunding v. reforming policing
Mornings with Carmen - June 10, 2020 15:01 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPastor 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...
The importance of human touch to our health | Aligning your life with the heart of God
Mornings with Carmen - June 09, 2020 15:02 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDavid 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
Mornings with Carmen - June 09, 2020 14:49 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsNick 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
Mornings with Carmen - June 08, 2020 15:08 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLinda 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
Mornings with Carmen - June 08, 2020 14:42 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsEpidemiologist 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...
75: A Conversation about Racial Injustice with guest Jeff Sidner
Connecting Faith and Work - June 05, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSmall business owner Jeff Sidner has been in the martial arts industry for 30 years and one of his karate studios is located in south Minneapolis. He is very invested in that community, and has a passion for impacting the people there through martial arts. In this episode, Jeff shares his perspec...
Reviews of Just Mercy and The Vast of Night | Imprisonment and sustaining grace in the face of ISIS
Mornings with Carmen - June 05, 2020 14:51 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPluggedIn's Paul Asay talks about the free stream release of Just Mercy dealing with racism in the criminal justice system, plus the stream release of The Vast of Night. Petr Jasek of Voice of the Martyrs, author of "Imprisoned with ISIS," shares his story of God's sustaining grace.
Threats against free speech and faith-based adoption agencies | Finding hints of the Gospel in Marvel movies
Mornings with Carmen - June 05, 2020 14:40 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPublic Theologian Matthew Hawkins talks about current threats to free speech in our increasingly polarized society. Plus reviews the Supreme Court's hearing about faith-based adoption agencies. Theolatte Blog's Dan DeWitt talks about his Route 66 road trip with his sons, as well as hints of the ...
How should white parents talk with their kids about George Floyd | Learning God’s wisdom from our furry friends
Mornings with Carmen - June 04, 2020 15:02 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPeter Kapsner responds to a call from commentator Van Jones about how the left and right need to come together, as well as reflecting on how white parents can talk to their white children about the death of George Floyd. Jennifer Bleakley talks about her new book "Pawverbs."
Leadership and speaking into crisis times | What does it mean to be pro-life?
Mornings with Carmen - June 04, 2020 14:53 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsActon Institute's Ben Johnson looks at the recent protests and the abuse of symbols and cultural artifacts. He also looks at how our former Presidents are speaking into the situation. Karen Swallow Prior talks about a recent documentary disparaging the pro-life movement and what it really means t...
Helping businesses damaged by riots deal with moving forward | Trump and Evangelical concerns about justice, truth, and moral integrity
Mornings with Carmen - June 03, 2020 15:18 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsBible and Business' Bill English provides direction for business owners whose businesses have been damaged by recent rioting. Ron Sider, editor of the new book "The Spiritual Danger of Donald Trump," talks about the concerns numerous Evangelicals have with the President and how he has affected t...
A black man offers an opportunity to get to know him | Sharing a personal experience of prejudice
Mornings with Carmen - June 03, 2020 15:11 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAfrican-American video artist Tyler Merritt talks about his viral video "Before You Call the Cops" and how we really should get to know each other personally. Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer, an Asian-American, shares her story of ethnic hatred and how it fuels her reporting of global religious...
Fighting against racialized violence | How to discern the demonic from the divine
Mornings with Carmen - June 02, 2020 16:14 ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThe And Campaign's Justin Giboney talks about the recent protests and rioting around the death of George Floyd, calling for an end to racialized violence. Sharon Beekmann, author of "Rescued and Redeemed," talks about how demons can deceive us into thinking they are angelic.
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