Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the spiritual undertones in the new Smurf movie.  Plus how in light of the controversy around the platforming of a gay couple in the new Chip and Joanna Gaines TV series, Adam address how using sexuality as the core of a person's identity really is putting too much weight that part of our lives to myopically build your identity upon.  Cristina Baker, social media influencer and author of "A Minute of Hope," shares her personal story of brokenness and God's redeeming and restoring love for her.  

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Along with the Friday farm report, Carmen looks are a variety of headlines and see to ask you how you're thinking about them.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt of Scholar Leaders asks "is Jesus 'The Man' of Psalm 1," as well as helping us put many of our theological disputes into perspective.  

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Carmen LaBerge recounts the story about a mom who shared on social media the letter her daughter, who was at Camp Mystic in Texas, sent.  Her daughter died in the flooding.  She also talks about the famous Scopes Monkey Trial that happened 100 years ago this week. Pastor Robert Castro shares his story of being the pastor to a congregation that lost their pastor due to the pastor taking her life, and how he helped the congregation move forward from that. 

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Novelist Henry O. Arnold shares about his latest book "Lion of Judah," the fifth in "The Songs of the Prophets and Kings" series, about his life as an actor and novelist, and what he's learned doing this series.  Tom Bennardo, author of "Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church," talks about our need and desire for deeper, honest authentic relationships around God, and how we can cultivate them within our church communities.  

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Bill Engish of Bible and Business and OnPath Coaching talks about if you really want to be concerned with your reputation, your focus shouldn't actually be on yourself, but Jesus and serving Him.  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St Paul and Northwestern Media (of which Faith Radio is part), talks about our commitment organizationally to scripture and God's Truth.

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Daryl Crouch of Everone's Wilson, a countywide organization of churches, business, and non-profits in Wilson County, TN, reflects on the disaster in Kerr County, TX.  Plus, as the federal government is cutting services, he talks about the need local communities have and the opportunity we have of truly loving our neighbors well.  Dave Rahn of D6 Family, author of "Grit & Joy," talks about ways we can help your struggling youth look up from their phones and find joy and resilience through a healthy connection with God and community.  

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Dr. Tiffany Schatz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association talks about the rise of juvenile pre-diabetes and diabetes, the reasons, and how families can best navigate it with their kids.   Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," addresses how the idol of materialism darkens our hearts and leads to so many emotional and spiritual problems.  How do you find freedom? 

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Nick Pitts, editor of The Briefing, talks about the families in Texas (some of them he personally knows) who are still mourning the loss of the lives during the 4th of July flooding.  In the midst of the mourning, churches are offering practical, emotional, and spiritual support.  Luke Moon of The Philos Project and Generation Zion updates us on the situation between Hamas and Israel, and the negotiations for a ceasefire.  He also addresses the rising wave of antisemitism, especially in Washington.  

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Psychologist Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show talks about navigating a relationship with covert narcissist.  Plus, in the midst of a conflict, she addresses the importance of self-control and staying with the facts of the issue, and resist blaming.  Aaron Armstrong, author of "Faith Simplified," helps us see some of the seeming complexities of the Christian faith in understandable ways.  

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Carmen LaBerge looks at the tough topics of government layoffs and immigration enforcement, and seeks to apply the mind of Christ into them.  Tiana Ronstadt of Power Women Investing and Carmen's sister talks about growing up with Carmen, their joys and griefs, coming to faith, and about her career in finance.  

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