Carmen looks at the news around the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate's selection and Paris Olympics, and how they afford us opportunities to help people see God and the Gospel.  John Bradley of the Lamia Afghan Foundation talks about the continued work of the foundation helping to educate girls in Afghanistan and support of families in exile since the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Along with thinking of ways of engaging our neighbors well during tonight's National Night Out, Fred Oduyoye of Reachable Reconciliation talks about ways we can bridge difference with our neighbors and others by engaging in graciously honest and empathetic conversations.  Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," offers ways we can join others in following Jesus in community with others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

After Carmen ran in to  man who had an ominous sign asking "Are you prepared for what's coming?" she thinks about loud about ways we can and should prepare prayerfully and practically for whatever comes our way.  Stephen Silver, author of "Grief Redeemed," talks about his grief in losing his wife, how God and others traveled with him on the road of grief, the lessons he's learned, and how he embraces his grief. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Security expert Elizabeth Neumann addressed several of the areas around the globe with unrest, and how we can walk faithfully as Christians in the midst of it.  Church Leader's Thom Rainer, author of "Where Have All the Church Members Gone?" addresses how many churches and individuals lanquish with a lack of passion for the Great Commission, and how that weakens us and our churches. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buerhing talks about their recent Leadership Games, and the importance of discipleship to our spiritual transformation.  Adam Carrington of the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs talks about understanding God's creation and our fall, and how that should inform our political and cultural engagement as Christians, plus responds to WSJ editorial "American Isn't Sacred, Only God Is." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about the danger of being de-sensitized to the things that our culture is throwing at us and how our kids are intently listening to the most followed voice in pop-culture. Kristin Elizabeth Couch, author of "Deep Roots, Good Fruit," shares about the process of our hearts being softened, when we become obedient to what God's Word says. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen shares about the layers behind prisoner swaps, why what we put down in writing matters, and a Friday farm report. Apologist Daniel DeWitt joins Carmen to talk about how much Christians would benefit from being more curious about those around them and how Jesus not only tolerates sinners, He receives them just as they are and eats with them. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Reginald Lewis, Senior Pastor of Open Bible Sturgis Church and Mornings with Carmen listener, shares what it looks like to be close enough to the fire that some may be snatched out. Sergey Rakhuba, president of Mission Eurasia, outlines the major role that the Church is playing to meet the needs of the Ukrainians- in the midst of their emotional trauma. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen outlines what it actually means to call something or someone weird and what it looks like to die to the things of this world in order to be made alive in Christ. Kathy Branzell, from the National Day of Prayer taskforce, shares about the peace God gives that allows us to guard our hearts and why our relationship with Him is much more than a drive-thru experience. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen talks about the pursuit of creating a meaningful succession plan and recognizing that God appoints all leaders, including those we don't approve of. Kaitlyn Schiess, author of "The Ballot and the Bible," shares about learning to pick up on Biblical language when we hear speeches from political leaders, so we can recognize when the Bible is being quoted. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here