The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge

Guest host Chris Martin talks with Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us see the difference between just "believing" in Jesus and being well educated about the Bible and a disciple: one who loves and follows Jesus, living out His ways, and seeks to help others follow Him. Chris also talks again with pastor Kevin Burrell, author of " Considering Sparrows," takes inspiration from birds to help us see some deep truths about God from the book of Phillipians, especially through birds like the honeyguide and the albatross.

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Feel you can't be free of your past? On this Reconnect Revisited, Carmen focuses on God's redemptive power to overcome your past hurts and abuse, and to give you a future and a hope. She's joined by Mary DeMuth, author of "Restory Your Life," and Micah LeCerte, author of "The Breaker."

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Plugged In's Adam Holz reflects on what current horror movies tell us about what Gen Z and Gen Alpha are thinking and feeling about modern life. He also reflects on why the New York Times would feature an obituary of a former evangelist. Dr. Corbin Hornbeek of the University of Northwestern talks about viewing where you work is your mission field, your place to reflect God's Kingdom values for the good of your community and world. This is the heartbeat behind the new Stoltz School of Business at Northwestern.

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Marketing margaritas or occultic practices? Carmen looks at an ad campaign ahead of Halloween by a Mexican restaurant chain that uses ouija boards and crystal balls. This on top of other marketing and decorations being sold around this time of year. Is this harmless fun or something else? Rooted Network's Chris Martin, author of "A Wolf in Their Pockets," encourages us delight at God's Law, including the Sermon on the Mount. The joy comes from realizing that Jesus fulfilled it for us. Plus, is AI is a neutron bomb for education?

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John Plake of the American Bible Society opens up more from the State of the Bible Report 2026 talks about what Americans say they believe about God, the Devil, and the supernatural. We are a spiritually sensitive nation, although much of it does not accord with what God has revealed in the Bible! Mark Yarbrough, president of Dallas Theological Seminary and co-author of the novel "The Battle for Heaven and Earth," talks about what God's word shows us about what was happening in the heavens before the creation of the world, and how that has affected us now.

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Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast talks about how pastors are feeling the pressure to use AI to extend themselves further to serve, but not necessary in ways that multiply new leaders. Meanwhile, people are turning to AI to confess sins. Is that really helpful? Pastor Bob Castro helps us understand New Age / New Thought ideas and concepts have been adopted by some Christians. How do we see through the lies and see God truly?

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If you struggle with perfectionism, Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Counseling wants you free from seeing your self-worth through performing perfectly. Ryan Lokkesmoe, author of "Accidental Pagans," helps us confront our wrongly oriented "afraidness" of God rather than a healthly awe of God, and how that afraidness leads us to be like those who follow pagan gods.

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Pastor Daryl Crouch from Everyone's Wilson talks about how we can get into comparison games. We see others have things we wish we had. Pastors are not exempt. But, God has already given you Christ, and in Him you lack no good thing! Focus on what you have and what you have to give. Carmen Laberge then talks about some of the yard decorations out ahead of Halloween. How can you be unoffendable personally, but also being mindful as a follower of Jesus to not be offensive? What are some Biblical standards?

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Dr. Tiffany Schatz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses some major health headlines, including updates on the Russian plague, the Ebola crisis, and vaccines. Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence also joins to workshop his book, "Snakes and Stones: The Shocking Kindness of Jesus." Hear as he explores the kindness of Jesus in our self-sufficiency, using the encounter with the "Rich Young Ruler" in Luke 18.

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The Briefing's Nick Pitts, who also works in the energy sector, shares about a study that shows a steep decline in social activity over the past 30 years. Hear how you can intentionally take steps to create more community and be a light in a world that can feel lonely. Luke Moon of Generation Zion and The Philos Project also joins to discuss the current elections taking place in Israel and the United States. Hear as he brings Christ-centered thinking to elections so that, as Christians, we can engage faithfully in conversation.

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