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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
If Jesus walked in the room, would you recognize Him? - Mark Moore | Helping our children connect the dots about Jesus - Jason Hammberberg
Pastor Mark Moore, co-author of "The Missing Messiah," talks about how we often miss what Jesus said and did. How can we see Him for who he really is and what…
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Jesus redefines and fulfills the Passover seder - Carmen Laberge & Kathy Branzell
It's Holy or Maundy Thursday. Carmen LaBerge spends time looking at the Passover seder and how Jesus redefined it into what we call The Last Supper. She is…
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The 5 myths we believe about "those people" - Bill English | Staying close to God even after growing up in a less than perfect Christian home and church - Kristen LaValley
Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching addresses our political divide and how our polarized politics often leads to imputing wrong beliefs and…
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Helping people align their desires with their design - Carmen LaBerge | Christians on alert with Holy Week - Ruth Kramer
Carmen looks at many of the news headlines of the day, including the Artemis II lunar mission that will hopefully lift off today, the recent activity with the…
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Seeing the whole Bible through Jesus' eyes - Jon Moffitt | Grace-filled help for walking through a divorce you didn't want or seek - Vaneetha Risner
Pastor and podcaster Jon Moffitt, author of "The Bible According to Jesus," talks about reading the Bible, especially the Old Testament, through what Jesus…
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Rendering to God what is God's - Adam Carrington | A Biblical sexual ethic is a "crime against humanity?" - Billy Hallowell
Political scientist Adam Carrington helps us look recent political news, including the change in the military where chaplains will no longer have a military…
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King Jesus and the cleansing of the temple - Carmen LaBerge | How God spoke of salvation through the foods of the Passover - Rebecca Corwin
Carmen LeBerge comments on the weekend "No Kings" rallies, and even how some who call themselves Christians reject Jesus' kingship. She then reflects on Holy…
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Walking alongside Jesus during Holy Week - Dave Buehring | Embracing what God says about you - Eric and Eden Geiger
Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us start our Holy Week with our eyes on what Jesus was doing during the days leading up to His death on the Cross on Good…
The Reconnect with Carmen LaBergeA Special Preview of THE CHRIST Podcast
Experience the story of Jesus like never before in THE CHRIST, a four-part Easter audio epic. THE CHRIST brings the gospel narrative vividly to life—from the…
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The Christ Podcast and the struggle to take down deepfakes - Adam Holz | You are irrevobably adopted in Jesus! - Rob Phillips
Plugged In's Adam Holz reviews "The Christ Podcast" from Faith Radio and Faith Podcasts. Plus, he talks about a new federal law that will help with taking down…
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IOC changes rules on who can participate in women's sports - Carmen LaBerge | Doomscrolling and looking for oblivion - Chris Martin
Along with a Friday Farm Report (Spring cleaning time!!), Carmen looks at some of the recent news of the day, including a possible end to the Department of…
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Fueling your desire for Jesus by thinking on truths about Him - Jonty Allcock | Responding well when a leader has a moral failure - Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek
Pastor Jonty Allcock, author of "More of Jesus," helps us think deeply on the truths of Jesus in ways that actually cause our heart to praise and desire more…
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What human skills AI can't do well - Austin Gravley | How do you communicate when cell and internet are down - Carmen LaBerge
Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast responds to the news of a novel release that was cancelled due to evidence it was largely artificial…
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Learning to own your part of your relational health - Debra Fileta | Loving the person while not embracing the LGBTQ lifestyle - Casey Hough
Licensed counselor Debra Fileta, host of "Talk to Me" and author of "People Skills," talks about some of the junk that gets in the way to having true, fruitful…
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If God is gonna take care of everything, why should we care or do anything? - Daryl Crouch | Are you on the wrong frequency? - Carmen LaBerge
If God is sovereign, if God will be bringing about the new heavens and new earth, if He's gonna do it, why should we be active in being compassionate to our…
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Growing concerns around chemical abortions - Dr. Brick Lantz | When you feel God has ghosted you - Autumn Miles
Dr. Brick Lantz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses many of the legal issues around chemical abortion, as well as the rising concern…
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Is having an abortion a religious freedom issue? - Nick Pitts | What is a Christian Zionist? - Luke Moon
The Briefing's Nick Pitts looks at the news out of Indiana where a religious group is seeking to use the state's religious freedom laws as a way to claim they…
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The challenging honor of portraying Mary, the mother of Jesus - Courtney Hope | Finding freedom for New Age deception - Priscilla Sanders
Actress Courtney Hope, who portrays Mary, the mother of Jesus on The Christ Podcast (a production of Faith Media), talks about her personal faith and why she…
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Sure could use a little good news today - Carmen LaBerge | What happens when you think your neighbors are evil - Daniel K. Williams
Carmen LaBerge opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a listener question: There's a lot of bad news out there. Do you have any good news? Yes, she does!…
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Short-form videos, porn, dopomine rushes, and brain rot - Adam Holz | What it means to be immersed in the Holy Spirit - Rob Phillips
Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how heavy intake of short-form videos such as Tik Tok, SnapChat and YouTube shorts and weaken your brains ability to think…
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Brackets, war, and singularity - Thann Bennett | Apologetics can lead you to lead you to Jesus, but one still needs to receive Him - Daniel DeWitt
Along with looking at looking at the Iran War and March Madness, Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show talks about the buzzword…
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There's suffering, then there's suffering for the sake of the Name - Karen Ellis | March Madness and players of hope - Jason Romano
Karen Ellis of the Edmiston Center reflects on suffering. Not all suffering is the same. There's is the general suffering that all of fallen humanity endures…
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What do we owe those who die in war? - Mark Caleb Smith | Choosing a position, not just a political side - Justin Giboney
Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith thinks about the war and those who are dying both on our side and on the other side. War has costs. He also talks about…
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Are you practicing losing strategies at home and work? - Bill English | What does God really think of women? - Jen Oshman
Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching outlines some of the losing strategies we often bring to our relationships and our workplace. How do…
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Sermon leads to a mass wedding - Billy Hallowell | The call for the release of a missionary in Russia - Ruth Kramer
Faith Wire's Billy Hallowell updates us on places where God shows up in the news, including how a sermon by the pastor of a large church lead to dozens of…
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Reading the Bible to feed your relationship with God - Jimmy and Kelly Needham | Jesus' shocking relief of all our shame - Rick Lawrence
Jimmy and Kelly Needham of the Cleary podcast, authors of the "See For Yourself" studies, offer an invitation to look into the Bible again (or maybe for you…
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Washington knew we needed the people of faith for the US to remain free - Adam Carrington | From gender confusion to transformation in Jesus - Kyla Gillespie
Political scientist Adam Carrington offers perpective on the recent move by the UK's House of Lords to get rid of its last hereditary members. Why is this…
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Celebrating a long friendship - Michael Maddox | Hope for Iran in the midst of war - Lana Silk
Carmen talks with attorney Michael Maddox, her oldest, dearest friend. They talk about their friendship and about their years of iron sharpening iron. Michael…
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Keeping your focus on the main thing - Dave Buehring | Iran War, Cuba, The Oscars and what we watch - Carmen LaBerge
It's so easy to get distracted from what is really important in your life and your citizenship in God's Kingdom. Dave Buehring of Lionshare offers some…
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How Hollyword twists the Christian faith - Adam Holz | You're forgiven, in right standing before God, and indwelt by him - Rob Phillips
Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about some of the ways that Hollywood appropriates Biblical stories and Christian themes, only to distort them. He also addresses…
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Iran, assymetrical attacks, and the UNchosen - Carmen LaBerge | Driven by fear v driven by joy and generosity - Chris Martin
Carmen offers a rundown of some of the ways Iran is attacking the US and other nations and encouraging those sympathetic to them in terror attacks as the war…
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Looking back at the most explosive week in history - Carol McLeod | Wrestling with God after a deep los - Tiffany Stein
As we approach Holy Week, Bible teacher Carol McLeod helps us reflect on this most explosive 7 days in all of history! How have you responded to what Jesus did…
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More concerns with children and AI - Austin Gravley | Better communicating the Gospel in a less literate world - Robert Castro
Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast helps update us on how AI is being used where it intersects with our children: some school counselors using…
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A non-traditional worship service makes the mainstream news - Carmen LaBerge | Living a rooted, resilient and fruitful life - Christine Caine
Carmen LaBerge looks at a range of news headlines from Wyoming's new pro-life heartbeat law and the long TSA line due to the partial government shutdown. She…
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Rooted in Christ, not reactionary - Daryl Crouch | Applying God's word and heart to today's matters - Alfonso Espinosa
Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson calls us to be mindful not just in speaking the Truth, but to also be mindful of our tone. Are we reflecting God's…
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Serving as a doctor in a time of war - Dr. Tiffany Schatz | When Jesus says put my words into practice - Robert Dayton
Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Tiffany Schatz joins us from Israel. She talks about what it's like serving at a hospital during wartime. She…
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Oil prices, jobs numbers, and marathons - Nick Pitts | Bombing attempt inspired by ISIS and war in Middle East - Luke Moon
The Briefing's Nick Pitts helps us apply the mind of Christ to the bobbling oil prices, the lagging jobs numbers, and the move to give people medals only 18…
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What the Bible says about anxiety - Linda Mintle | The power of being reader - Patrick Miller
Psychologist Linda Mintle, host of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show and author of "Hope and Healing for Anxiety Workbook," helps us look at anxiety, what the Bible…
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Monday Mailbag: The gift and curse of charismatic leaders - Carmen LaBerge | The co-opting of Christ is King - Daniel Bennett
Along with summarizing some key headlines from over the weekend, Carmen opens the Monday Mailbag to answer a question about a podcast the highlights the power…
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Teens using chat bots for emotional support – Adam Holz | Inviting God to be Lord over our health and fitness journey – Kim Dolan Leto
Plugged In's Adam Holz gives a review for Pixar's release of "Hoppers" and talks about the thinking behind the creation of vertical dramas. Kim Dolan Leto…
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Why God's vision for us is even greater than the capacity He's given us – Thann Bennett | Looking for connection in a disconnected world – Brandon Edmunds
Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show outlines the significance of Ephesians 3:20, why technology is not just competing for our attention but…
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What's simple and hits the heart for followers of Jesus – Timothy Jones | The regeneration process and what it means to be regenerated – Rob Phillips
Timothy Jones, author of "Fully Beloved: Meeting God in Our Heartaches and Our Hopes," shares what can warm our experience with God, not complicate it…
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Very progressive messaging, wrapped inside of a "Christian label" on the outside – Mark Caleb Smith | Not the next, but the now generation- that's passionate and willing to commit to the hard – Kathy Branzell
Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith outlines the significance of James Talarico winning a Democratic primary in Texas and how the SCOTUS responded to a…
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What a consistent forgiving life looks like – Bill English | How the resurrection changes our view on everything around us – Mike Hood
Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching outlines the why behind the emotional disconnect that's often present in a marriage relationship and…
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The depravity we see in our culture today, even from lawmakers – Carmen LaBerge | Finding God to be faithful, even when our circumstances aren't ideal – Clay Jones
Carmen talks about how the Iranian Christians are processing what's in front of them today and how to respond when an argument being made makes no sense for…
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Unshakeable faith and where it can be found – Chad Roberts | Hang on, because our faith is not based on getting the outcome we want – Vaneetha Risner
Chad Roberts, author of "Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness," unpacks the difference between being in isolation versus being in solitude and why the…
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Where human depravity meets up with the motivation to go to war – Adam Carrington | The treasure hunt that leads straight to Jesus – Billy Hallowell
Political scientist Adam Carrington defines just war theory and outlines Congress' role when it comes to a decision on whether or not to go to war, the pursuit…
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Defining what peace by strength looks like – Elizabeth Neumann | Focusing on the preparation for Jesus' return, over the specific details – John Bevere
National security expert Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," unpacks the idea of exercising American strength, the role China plays due to their…
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The motivation of Jesus- not needs, but obedience – Dave Buehring | Who do you worship and live for, and why? – Carmen LaBerge
Lionshare's Dave Buehring outlines how Jesus paced himself, the significance behind John 5:19, and the intersection where re-fueling meets the feeling of…
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Nominees for Christian movie of the year – Adam Holz | The intersection where God's sovereignty meets human freedom – Rob Phillips
Plugged In's Adam Holz shares about the significance of recent discussions between Netflix and Paramount and the recent "Pluggies" winners given by Plugged In…
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Engaging the complex issues of the day with a Biblical perspective – Carl Nelson | Defining cultural apologetics – Chris Martin
Carl Nelson, President and CEO for Transform Minnesota, talks about the need for Christians to be talking about finding solutions and the desire for…
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Always holding out the Truth, no matter what's happening in culture – Neil Shenvi | The personal nature of our God, who meets all of our needs – Tara Dew
Neil Shenvi, author of "Post Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality," talks about the importance for Christians to understand and…
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The most important thing Christians can do in the midst of the AI unknown – Austin Gravley | A Christian vision for ordered welcome – Case Thorp
Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast outlines the significance of the launch of Claude Code and why he believes we've reached a turning point…
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Your story isn't just yours, it may be for others healing - Toni McFadden | Planning your gracious apologetic responses - Timothy Paul Jones
Toni McFadden, author of "Redeemed," shares her story of having an abortion as a teen, the wounds she had emotionally and spiritually. BUT GOD intervened…
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Church hurt, people hurt, and bringing healing - Daryl Crouch | Winning people over winning arguments - Daniel Buttafuoco
Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson helps us look at the many news stories of pastors and ministry leaders who failed or abuse their congregations. How do…
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Where are we on the youth gender medicine front? - Dr. Brick Lantz | When God redeems a broken family life - Michael Charles Olson
Dr. Brick Lantz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses the recent move by the UK's NHS to cancel a study on of the effects of puberty…
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Trusting God when the world seems crazy - Nick Pitts | Addressing the rise of antisemitism in our churches - Luke Moon
The Briefing's Nick Pitts spends time looking at headlines like the partial government shutdown and tonight's State of the Union. In spite of the craziness of…
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4 years of US Ambulances for Ukraine - Chris Manson | Prayer, the nuclear weapon of the Christian - Hank Erwin
Chris Manson of US Ambulances for Ukraine shares about the last four years of ministry getting ambulances, firetrucks, and SUV's to emergency workers in…
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God's people offering hope after 4 years of war in Ukraine - Romy Petrina | Tariffs, a cancer battle, and hopeful visions - Daniel Bennett
Romanian minister Romy Petrina of 99 for the 1 Ministries shares about the situation in Ukraine four years into the Russian invasion of that country. He also…
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Jesus often withdrew, so when do we need to choose to retreat? – Thann Bennett | Asking the deeper questions, the why behind more and more people leaving the church – Daniel DeWitt
Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show talks about when the brokenness we see in our culture stems from a broken identity and why it's…