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The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge
With unique insights from a Biblical context, Carmen LaBerge seeks to reconnect the eternal with the everyday and enters into conversations in ways that honor Jesus.
Episodes
- The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge
What it means to bear your cross well - Mark Moore | Taking your hobbies seriously - Brianna Lambert
Pastor Mark Moore, co-author of "The Missing Messiah," talks about what it really means to bear the cross of Christ in our lives. Are you minimizing what Jesus…
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Got fatigue from the rapid change around you? - Carmen LaBerge | A strange meloncholy in the midst of abundance - Daniel Bennett
Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a question from a listener who is tired and confused from all the technological and cultural changes around her. How…
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Battles fought in our tunnels and UFO's - Thann Bennett | Don't sing your sad songs alone - Daniel DeWitt
Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and host of The Equipped radio show has finally been reading Tolkien's "The Hobbit." He was struck by Bilbo Baggin's…
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Keeping your kids safe from predictive markets - Adam Holz | Behave Yourself!! - Carmen LaBerge
With the re-releases of Top Gun and Shek, Plugged In's Adam Holz reflects on nostalgia and the blind spots it has. Plus, he addresses AI chatbots in toys and…
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It's not hopeless - Carol McLeod | Loving wisdom for our difficult modern world - Rick Hamlin
Bible teacher Carol McLeod offer encouragement from Isaiah 57:10 for those who feel that there is not hope or a future for them. She also talks about how to…
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Commensing into hard times in a hard world - Mark Caleb Smith | Glory stories from the 2026 National Day of Prayer - Kathy Branzell
Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith reflects those graduating this year. It's a hard time and AI and other factors changing the job market and culture, as a…
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True reverence transforms your worship and life - Laura Story | Tell that to your face! - Debra Fileta
Worship leader Laura Story, author of "Stand in Awe," talks about the importance in awe and reverence for God, trusting in Him as He writes our lives, and…
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God in the midst of the crisis after the crisis - Adriel Booker | The cover-up of the persecution of Nigerian Christians - Ruth Kramer
Adriel Booker, author of "Tethered to Hope," talks about the liminal space we are in after a tragedy, trauma, or crisis in your life. You're not where you were…
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A church's creative way to impact it's community - Mark DeYmaz | Power trifecta of forgive, do not judge, and do not condemn - Robert Dayton
Pastor Mark DeYmaz of Mosaic Church in Central Arkansas, author of "Disruption," talks about the three-dimensional gameplan that included the establishment of…
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Redistricting mania and the Trump-Pope dispute - Adam Carrington | What's in a name? - Carmen LaBerge
Political scientist Adam Carrington helps us look at the manic push to redraw congressional maps ahead of this year's midterms. How concerning is this? Plus…
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Peace is more than a lack of war - Elizabeth Neumann | Being a craftman who builds meaning and legacy - Dave Hataj
Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," reflects on her recent visit to Northern Ireland were centuries of animosity and war have left…
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Getting a glimps of God's calling on you as a young adult - Dave Buehring | We're not alone in the universe - Carmen LaBerge
Lionshare's Dave Buerhing continues to talk about "your season, your calling." This time, he looks at those who are in their 20's and 30's where you venture…
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Ted Turner and how our media intake has changed - Adam Holz | How can Christians offer an alternative to partisanship? - Daniel K. Williams
Plugged In's Adam Holz looks back at the legacy of the late media mogul Ted Turner and how his innovations like CNN changed the way we ingest news and…
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Is the Bible intergrated into your overall life and worldview? - George Barna | Rebuilding youth community groups - Chris Martin
George Barna of the Cultural Research Center starts to open this year's American Worldview Inventory with the startling reality that only 4% of Americans have…
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Joining in prayer today - Carmen LaBerge | Are you the kind of friend you want to be? - Becky Harling
Along with reflecting on the passing of media mogul Ted Turner, Carmen spends time to lead us in prayer on this National Day of Prayer. Plus, she honors her…
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Dawkins says AI is alive. Really? - Austin Gravley | Connecting body and soul in prayer - Dr. Scott James
Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast responds to an article by well-known atheist Richard Dawkins where he claims his interactions with an AI…
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Are you human? Are you dying in public? - Carmen LaBerge | I stopped working for God. Now I just join Him - Tim Timmons
Carmen LaBerge is tired of having to prove to her devices that she's human. But there's a system that allows you to use a retina scan to establish your…
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When tragedy rents asunder relationships - Daryl Crouch | Being like Jesus in seeking the one - David McIver
Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch reflects on last year's tragedy with Camp Mystic in Texas and the announcement that it will not reopen this year…
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When money and politics drive drug policy - Dr. Brick Lantz | Shepherding your family in the Word - Michael Kruger
Dr. Brick Lantz of Christian Medical and Dental Association talks about the politics and monies behind both the fast-tracking of reviews of certain psychedelic…
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May Day protests and the surge of progressive clergy runing for Congress - Nick Pitts | Tensions rising between Christians and Jews in Israel - Luke Moon
The Briefing's Nick Pitts helps us look at several headlines, including SCOTUS's temporarily blocking of a lower court outlawing the sending of abortion drugs…
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Why Mother's Day is so difficult for so many – Linda Mintle | Stealing from yourself, the Biblical principle behind it – Jon Acuff
Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show unpacks how to trust in God's perfect timing and learn patience in the midst of the valley, while experiencing the…
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The intersection of faith, law, and life – Carmen LaBerge | What it looks like to die well, learning from the testimony of Ben Sasse – Daniel Bennett
Carmen shares what happens when we rely upon the Spirit of Truth to direct our lives and reacts to a ruling that blocks mail-order delivery of abortion pills…
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We're talking less, and that's a problem! - Adam Holz | The world's myths and God's truth - Malcolm Guite
Plugged In's Adam Holz reflects on a Wall Street Journal article that measured the amount of talking we do. Parents talk less to their kids, leading to slower…
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Oh, my God! Save me! - Carmen LaBerge | God doesn't need your good works, your neighbor does - Daniel DeWitt
Thanks to all who gave during our Spring Fundraiser! Carmen talks a few minutes to thank some who gave at the end of our our on-air fundraiser. Then, Carmen…
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Helping our kids and ourselves navigate our emotions - Debra Fileta
Our kids often feel deep feelings they don't understand. On this special The Reconnect with Carmen podcast, we listen again to our conversation with Counselor…
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Facing your shadow side - Bill English
On this special The Reconnect with Carmen podcast, we revisit our conversation with OnPath Coaching's Bill English has he talks about facing your shadow, that…
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Chewing on God's Word - Nate Pickowicz
Want to get into God's Word more deeply? In this special edition of The Reconnect with Carmen Podcast, we listen gain to our recent conversation with Pastor…
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Letting go of guilt and shame - Linda Mintle
In this special The Reconnect with Carmen podcast, Do you feel overcome by guilt and shame? We revisit our conversation with Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda…
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What's the theology behind popular entertainment offerings? - Adam Holz | Being human isn't the problem, it's the point! - Marty Solomon
Plugged In's Adam Holz helps us look at the video game series "Doom." Where does it agree with God's Word? Where does it disagree? (Plugged In has a series of…
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Have you been transplanted into Jesus - Carmen LaBerge | Fret not yourself because of evildoers - Chris Martin
It's Arbor Day! Carmen takes a few moments to talk about our tree-ness. We are flourish if we are planted where we can receive moisture and nutrients. We need…
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God on the road to resilience - Dr. Santhiny Rajamohan | A survival guide for college students - Gary Lovejoy
Dr. Santhiny Rajamohan, dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul share about her traumatic life after civil war broke out in…
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Can AI be a child of God? - Austin Gravley | National Day of Prayer is only 2 weeks away! - Kathy Branzell
Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast helps us look at Mythos, Anthropic's newest AI platform that is so powerful, it hasn't been released to the…
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Chipping away that which blocks us from seeing Jesus face - Matt Whitman | Admitting a problem is good. Fixing the problem is better - Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek
Matt Whitman of the Ten Minute Bible Hour, author of "Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible," offer help to see the reason and meaning of each book of the…
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Are you holding peace summits in your community? - Daryl Crouch | Flirting with the Bible v. Engaging God's Word - John Plake
Are there disagreements and disputes in your family? In your community? Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch talks about how we can set the table for peace summit…
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Will psychedelics prove useful in treating PTSD? - Dr. Brick Lantz | Was Thomas really a doubter? - Rick Lawrence
Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Brick Lantz addresses the recent executive order by the President that would speed reviews of certain…
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Certain faith in uncertain times - Nick Pitts | Guess who's coming to dinner?- Carmen LaBerge
The Briefing's Nick Pitts, who also works in the energy sector, talks about the rollercoaster fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East and the recent…
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Training your brain to better handle pressure - Linda Mintle | Someone did pay for the wrongdoings done to you - Amy Orr-Ewing
When pressure hits, how does your brain handle it? Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show offers some helpful mental techniques to help you train your brain…
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Pokemon and KPop Demon Hunters religious? - Carmen LaBerge | Religious accomodation v. religious establishment - Daniel Bennett
Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday Mailbag to answer questions around this week America Reads the Bible event, regarding the religious worldview behind popular…
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How can family impact the loneliness crisis? - Adam Holz | On life jackets and robot warriors - Carmen LaBerge
Plugged In's Adam Holz addresses the loneliness crisis with our kids and the public at large. Families can be impactful in addressing this by opening up the…
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You're on the clock! Live it well! - Thann Bennett | The Bible is your survival guide as you face this wild world - Daniel DeWitt
Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show reflects on how former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse has been dying in public from pacreatic cancer. He's…
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Having a vision that brings diverse people together? - Justin Giboney | A genuine love in a competitive world - Jason Romano
Recently, a controversial theologian offered a vision for a Christian America. Justin Giboney of the And Campaign, author of "Don't Let Nobody Turn You…
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When religious words and images used in politics pollute our discourse - Mark Caleb Smith | How do youth process what they've seen in media? - Bob Castro
Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith addresses the recent social media post by the President (which has been taken down) that has him portrayed as Jesus. It's…
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When trauma arises in the workplace - Bill English | Hope when your mind hurts - Craig Groeschel
Bill English of Bible and Business and OnPath Coaching looks at trauma and when someone who has suffered a trauma is triggered in the workplace. How do you…
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Prayers for Perez Hilton and the rise of public school chaplains - Billy Hallowell | The rise of Antisemitism in Europe - Ruth Kramer
Billy Hallowell of CBN News and Faith Wire looks at places where God is showing up in the news, including talking about his conversation with Franklin Graham…
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Walking by faith, not by sight - Chad Roberts | The resistance training of taking up your cross - Robert Dayton
Chad Roberts, author of "Blind Faith," returns to talk about losing his sight, the loss he suffered, and how God has blessed him amid the blindness. There's a…
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The collision of political and religious leaders - Adam Carrington | The promise of Jesus' return - Alfonso Espinosa
Political scientist Adam Carrington looks at the verbal conflict between The President and The Pope, as well as the uproar around The President's recent use of…
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Threat assessements and true crime communities - Elizabeth Neumann | The Chosen series continues to break translation records - James Barnett
Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," addresses issues around sleeper cells and other threats in the US, especially in light of the…
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Knowing your calling in each season in life - Dave Buehring | Releasing our kids to God's plans for them - Carmen LaBerge
Lionshare's Dave Buehring talks about the difference seasons in your life from youth to old age. Each has it's focus and calling. Then he focusing on the…
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The overall costs of sports gambling - Adam Holz | If God has chosen you, why do you doubt yourself? - Kim Dolan Leto
March Madness has become one of the biggest gambling ritual in our country. Plugged In's Adam Holz helps break down an insightful article talking about the…
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Impending death and the results of the culture of death - Carmen LaBerge | Our hope in death and flowers - Chris Martin
With Easter and springtime with the focus on life, Carmen LaBerge wants us to think about death. Former senator Ben Sasse, who is dying of cancer, was on a…
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How can I overcome my blahs? - Carol McLeod | A prayer of peaceful action - Mark DeYmaz
Feeling blah? Bible Teacher Carol McLeod seeks to help you embrace the 1440 gifts given to you by God each day. There is a cure for the blahs! Mark DeYmaz…
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Understanding the cultural narratives we're immersed in - Michael Graham | Are you a wise consumer of the news? - Katherine Anne Thierfelder
Michael Graham of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics and The Gospel Coalition talks about a new group study curriculum called "Making Sense of Us" that…
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Not just saving from a past, but a new now and future - Mary DeMuth | Tuning up your conversation skills - Debra Fileta
Mary DeMuth, author of "Restory," talks about how through Jesus, He's not just saving you from past sin and hurt, but He actually reframes that past, rewrites…
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Aligning your life to show God's glory - Daryl Crouch | Helping men overcome shame of past trauma and abuse - Micah LaCerte
Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson reflects on the Artemis II space mission and astronaut Victor Glover Jr. Glover has declared his worship of God in the…
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The disconcerting growth of assisted suicide - Dr. Tiffany Schatz | Is your church sucessful in disciple-making? - Vick Green
Dr. Tiffany Schatz of The Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses assisted suicide policies like Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and…
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The long journey home, phone-free dining and free ice cream - Nick Pitts | Iran War and the fracture of post-WWII order- Luke Moon
Nick Pitts of The Briefing talks about the Artemis II moon mission that took it to the point farthest from the Earth any humans have been, the witness of…
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Are your anxious feelings a sin or a signal? - Linda Mintle | Yes, there is an afterlife - Michael Zigarelli
Psychologist Linda Mintle, host of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show and author of the "Hope and Healing for Anxiety" workbook, talks about some practical ways to…
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Moving heaven and earth - Carmen LaBerge | Freedom to help people live in alignment with their God-given design - Daniel Bennett
Carmen LaBerge looks are some of the news headlines on this Easter Monday and finds that there have been a lot of theological terms used in the news…
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Hollywood and Jesus - Adam Holz | Because Jesus was glorified, so are we - Rob Phillips
How do depictions of Jesus in media impact us? Plugged In's Adam Holz and Carmen look at various media offerings where Jesus is depicted, both those that are…
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What's so Good about Good Friday? - Thann Bennett | Jesus, the friend who forgives - Daniel DeWitt
Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show joins Carmen on this Good Friday to think about why we can call the day that Jesus died on the cross as…