How we enjoy entertainment and more is changing, and it's impacting more than just the box office. Plugged In's Adam Holz shares more and reviews The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Fall Guy. Carmen offers insights into changes in culture that can also be seen when we look at mainline Christian denominations.…

Every first Thursday of May is set aside as the National Day of Prayer in the U.S. Kathy Branzell from the National Day of Prayer taskforce joins Carmen to share powerful stories from this year's event. There's so much content available out there on streaming services, radio stations, and more. As Christians, should we have higher standards for wha…

Each church community is unique, so problems call for unique solutions. Author Jim Singleton shares from his book, "Attentive Church Leadership: Listening and Leading in a World We've Never Known." God places us into families, and motherhood is a truly high calling. Canavox Executive Director April Readliner shares a biblical understanding of this …

With birthdays and holidays like Mother's Day, we often try to find the perfect item to give as a gift. But a recent poll of moms found the one thing they want most is time. Pastor Jo Naughton of Whole Heart Ministries shares about the impact of intentional time with loved ones. LifeWise Academy shares the gospel with kids who attend public schools…

Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity outlines the difference between adoption versus surrogacy and how Christians are called to view medicine. Rabbi Rami Goldberg, Director of Strategic Relationships for Israel365, shares about the work of supporting the Holy Land as Jews and Christians, and the fierceness the youth in Israe…

Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson talks about the beauty of the obedience process and the fruit that comes from pointing others to Jesus, as you bear their burdens. Denison Forum's Mark Turman shares about "Sacred Sexuality: Reclaiming God’s Design," looking at the pursuit for a better, truer explanation of what God really intended- for the purpose…

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Tiffany Schatz shares the significance of marijuana potentially having its status reclassified and the pursuit to avoid burn-out. John Plake of the American Bible Society talks about the most encouraging takeaways from the State of the Bible 2024 report and how to determine if you're Scripture engaged.…

Nick Pitts from the Center for Global Engagement shares how we view what's playing out on college campuses across the country, with protests or lack-there-of taking place. Philos Project's Luke Moon talks about the purpose of counter-protesting and planting your feet on the side that God's on, showing up continually to support Israel and the Jewish…

Carmen talks about cultivating joy for ourselves, and how we each dealing with feelings of loneliness. Dean Inserra, lead pastor of City Church in Tallahassee, shares about the secular religion that so many young people are joining across America and meeting people right where they are, when it comes to beginning the discipleship process. Faith Rad…

Carmen shares how to be a peace maker in today's divisive culture and the beauty that's found when we stay consistent with our prayers. Political scientist Daniel Bennett outlines the need to remember the Holocaust, the difference between being an institution builder versus an institution destroyer, and how to advance the Kingdom in our midst. Fait…

Carmen LaBerge looks at the recent calls by pro-Palestinian protests for colleges to divest themselves of any financial holdings in Israeli businesses, seeing this as the fruit of what was put forward years ago by biblically-unfaithful mainline churches. Fitness expert Kim Dolan Leto talks about the ways we self-sabotage plans to live healthy, both…

Along with bring the mind of Christ to the news of the day, The Equipped Newsletter's Thann Bennett also reflects on the passionate pursuit of Jesus by the Apostle Peter. Apologist Daniel DeWitt reflects on how his wife's battle with cancer shaped C.S. Lewis' spiritual journey. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click…

Gary Kendall of the Flourishing Cooperative talks about the BLESS App, as well as how the power of praying for your neighbors and looking for opportunities to love and serve them can lead to powerful gospel moments. Janet McHenry, author of "Praying Personalities," talks about how your personality impacts how you pray, and how we can better relate …

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about his recent injury that laid him up, and how it impacted his prayer life. He also talks about how he is praying for our country today and everyday. Carmen LaBerge spends time talking about some different kinds and styles of prayer. Some can be uncomfortable at first, but are so important. Faith Radio …

Bible and Business's Bill English looks recent statistics about how people, especially men, are much less engaged at work, or not working at all. Plus, how many men are not having families. This is leading to major negative cultural impacts. Bishop Todd Hunter, author of books like "Deep Peace," talks about our disordered desires can lead to anger …

Front Porch Republic's Jeff Bilbro talks about the loss of sacred places are lost when a church building gets repurposed as something other than a place of worship. He also addresses how health professionals are concerned about the rise of the bird flu in other animals, and that this news is being buried by the hot-button news of the day. Ruth Kram…

Faithwire's Billy Hallowell talks about the podcast The Exorcist Files that looks at the world of exorcist and the reality of demons. Pastor Mike Novotny, speaker on the new Time of Grace radio show on Faith Radio. He shares about his life, family, and his heart for teaching. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click h…

National Day of Prayer Taskforce's Kathy Branzell invites us to join in prayer on May 2nd for our nation and to allow God's grace to work on your heart for the sake of our country and His kingdom. Stan Jantz of the Come and See Foundation talks about 5&2 Day (also on May 2nd) and the work of translating the series The Chosen into as many languages …

National security expert Elizabeth Neumann looks the recent foreign aid packages and TikTok ban passed through Congress, and the importance as Christians to seek the flourishing and safety of our nation and others. Healing Haiti's Mike McCain shares stories of how the ministry seeks to offer practical and needed community help and development, as t…

Lionshare's Dave Buehring talks about his frienship and shepherding of the late Christian singer Mandisa, as well as how sports chaplains impact the spiritual and personal lives of athletes. Political scientist Adam Carrington looks the curricula of many of the schools where pro-Palestinian, sometimes pro-Hamas/antisemitic, protests have broken out…

Along with a review on the new faith-based movie "Unsung Hero," Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how worldviews and ideas expressed in our entertainment choices can influence the way we think and our overall worldview. Mike Austin, author of "Humility," talks about how to cultivate the virtue of humility through practices like prayer and solitude…

What a week we had!! Carmen spends time thanking God and you again all that happened in our Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser! Again, thank you! Social media expert Chris Martin talks about his friend Trevin Wax's ideas on how to have a more healthy intake of news and content. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

During our Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser, we're bringing you this special podcast! Pastor Mike Novotny, author of "Taboo," talks about how we need to offer spaces for people to be honest about the struggles they are having and the sin they are fighting against so we can lovingly point them to Jesus for forgiveness and healing. Mornings with Carmen …

During our Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser, we're bringing you this special podcast! Novelist Jerry Jenkins, father of "The Chosen" producer Dallas Jenkins and author of novels based on the series, talks about the third The Chosen novel "And I Will Give You Rest," as well as how as a novelist and story teller he seeks to help us really look at the Go…

During our Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser, we're bringing you this special podcast! Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us think about the attributes of God's goodness and comfort, and challenges us to apply and receive them in our lives. Mornings with Carmen and all our Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Now is a great time to give…

During our Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser, we're bringing you this special podcast! Novelist Charles Martin, author of the Lenten devotional "It is Finished," talks about how what Jesus accomplished on the Cross answers the problem of our sinfulness. Mornings with Carmen and all our Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Now is a gr…

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how new AI editing software can seamlessly edit video and audio of a movie and clean up objectionable content. However, this same software could also edit videos to have people say things offensive. Pastor Julio Volcy of Haiti Teen Challenge updates us about the crisis in Haiti, why attempts to help the nation hav…

The Equipped Newletter's Thann Bennett talks about how when God transforms your life, it's in part meant to help transform others lives, as well. Apologist Daniel DeWitt of the Theolatte blog offers encouragement about looking forward to heaven even if some loved ones might not be there. He also talks about how an eclipse in 585 BC lead to the crea…

Pastor Joshua Broome, author of "7 Lies that Will Ruin Your Life," shares his story of being a famous porn star, but broken and suicidal. He describes how God save and restored him, leading him to be a pastor. Karen Swallow Prior, an animal-lover, helps us look our relationship with our relationships with our pets and how, while important, can't re…

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith looks at recent statements by a famous politician about what we have in common in our beliefs, and shows how a lack of that common creed impacts our society. Then, in light of Time Magazines list of most influential people of 2024, Carmen asks who is really influencing us and in what ways. Faith Radio podcasts a…

With several high profile cases of people in court, Carmen draws our attention to the family members of those facing charges and for ministries that offer spiritual support in our legal system. Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St Paul, helps us look at God's transcendent moral order and how lovingly living in ligh…

Front Porch Republic's Jeff Bilbro reflect on two articles, one being from NPR's Uri Berliner, about when journalism is funneled through narrow, extreme ideologies; and other perspectives are actively muted. Ruth Kramer from Mission Network News takes us around the world, showing the prayer and practical needs of people and believers in places like…

Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano talks about athletes like golf champion Scotty Scheffler and college football coach Trent Dilfer who publicly in word and deed point others to Jesus. Dr. Paula Maddox, author of "THINK Globally LEAD Strategically," talks about how coaching is more than teaching, it's seeing a person's talents and giftedness, and helpi…

Faithwire's Billy Hallowell shares the intersection of faith and the news, including his talk with actor Gary Sinese ("Forest Gump") about how his faith in Christ helped him as he and his family struggled with his son's cancer diagnosis and his death. Psychologist and podcaster Melissa Mork, author of "Mental Health Matters," talks openly about her…

National security expert Elizabeth Neuman talks about a recent foiled terror plot in Idaho, about the renewal of FISA, and why it's important for our nation's presence on the world stage to promote peace. Faith Chang, author of "Peace Over Perfection," talks about the problems of Christian perfectionism, and understanding God's love is not diminish…

Carmen LaBerge spends time reflecting on two important aspects/titles of God: what His eternal nature means for us and how He shields us. Philos Project's Luke Moon offers an assessment of what happened over the weekend with Iran's attack on Israel and how to pray regarding the situation in the Middle East. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by…

Plugged In's Paul Asay talks about how many younger people are tired of always being online and are turning off their devices. Meanwhile, many Youtubers are retiring to connect with real people. Joey Lankford of Cul2vate talks about how he helps Christians and churches create community gardens that both provide need local nutrition sources and grow…

Along with Carmen's Friday Farm Report, she reflects on some of the news headlines, the implications of them, and the call to prayer in them. Social Media expert Chris Martin reflects the illustration of the signet ring, the wax and the flame, showing the importance of the Holy Spirit work of preparing us to receive God's word. Faith Radio podcasts…

In light of the recent "Infinite Dignity" statement by the Vatican, Canavox's April Readliner addresses the issue of surrogacy and why it undermines human dignity. Sara Cormany, author of "Even When," talks about her dark times and how God met her in them, empowering her to love and serve others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your suppo…

Former Army Ranger Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, author of "On Spiritual Warfare," talks about how our spiritual warfare is one where we don't seek to destroy our enemies, but convert them. He looks at the WARNORD's (warning orders) we are called to follow in this battle. Carmen reflects on how the UK's currency will shortly have the image of King Charle…

Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity talks about some of the research done around the recent solar eclipse, as well as about the recent Vatican statement helping to define God's design for human flourishing and dignity and some of the movements that undermine it. Psychologist Debra Fileta, author of "Reset," talks about how …

Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson helps us understand the important work Jesus did for His disciples after His resurrection and before His return to heaven. Denison Forum's Mark Turman responds to Donald Trump's recent statement on abortion and the recent Vatican statement "Dignitas Infinita" that addresses the worth of humans and the rights of chi…

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Tiffany Schatz updates us on a recent case of a person in Texas who came down with bird flu from a cow that had the illness. Robert Wolgemuth, editor for the "CSB Men's Bible," shares about spending personal time in the Bible, not just hearing or reading what others say about it. Faith Radio podcasts a…

Nick Pitts from the Center for Global Engagement talks about his experience with the Monday eclipse in Texas and about an eclipse in ancient Grace that ended a war. Philos Project's Luke Moon looks at the state of the Israel-Hamas war at the half year mark, and how it has lead to a rise of antisemitic behavior. Faith Radio podcasts are made possibl…

Ben Bennett from Josh McDowell Ministries talks about today's solar eclipse, a lot of the fearful theories around it, and how we don't need to fear. The Gospel Coalition's Melissa Kruger, author of "Parenting with Hope," helps us to not fear the various seasons of parenting, but rather to adjust our parenting at each stage to better point our kids …

Along with helping us see how God is working all things together for the good of those who love Him, Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday mailbag to answer a question about how to share about Jesus with older family members who also have been life-long atheists. Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Faith that Shines in the Culture," talks about how we ca…

Plugged In's Adam Holz shares how "Reacher" star Alan Ritchson continues to use opportunities to share about his love for Jesus, as well as helps us understand how different forms of entertainment impact us differently, for good or ill. Carmen LaBerge through her Friday Farm Report helps us see how we can cultivate real relationships with those aro…

The Equipped Newsletter's Thann Bennett talks about meeting the 9-yr old who will soon be his adopted son, and how through Jesus we are adopted into God's family. Apologist Daniel DeWitt of the Theolatte blog looks at atheist Richard Dawkins who claims to be a cultural Christian, loving much of Christian cultural fruit...but not Jesus himself. Fait…

Carmen LaBerge highlights ways you can show your faith where you are in the situations God has you in. Writer Anna Broadway, author of "Solo Planet," talks about her conversations with Christian singles around the world and how they seek to be a witness to the Gospel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

Former NFL great Matthew Slater talks about how his relationship with Jesus affected how he played the game and served his teammates. National Day of Prayer Taskforce's Kathy Branzell shares about how the hope of the resurrection impact our prayer life. She also gets us ready for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2nd. Faith Radio podcasts…