What is the santification of culture and how can we be intentional about this advent season to consider why Jesus came? Carmen talks through the story of a school principal in Nebraska who essentially banned Christmas.

Chap Clark a pastor, speaker, trainer, consultant and author or co-author of 25 books, including the award-winning Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today’s Teenagers. He talks with Carmen about his new book, Adoptive Church, and how important a culture of belonging for emerging generations. Then, Laura Richie, wife, homeschooling mom to three, registered nurse, and former missionary kid, shares the journey of her heart to celebrating God’s rescue and the resulting book, The Advent Storybook.

Today is a National Day of Mourning for our 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush. There will be Scriptures read and hymns sung during the State Funeral that provide opportunities for us to enter into conversations as a witness to the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven. The National Cathedral, whose final finial was placed under George H.W. Bush, is also an opportunity to discuss sacred spaces and why they are part of our nation and its history.

College and University students are coming home for the holidays! It’s a great time to check in with them on where they are connecting and what kinds of challenges they have received towards their faith. Listen as Eric Chabot of Ratio Christi shares about the kinds of thinking our students will likely have been exposed to and what the most common currents are that are likely to pull students away from their faith.

 

As we consider how we can pray and advocate for the 2-year-old in South Florida that needs a transfusion of a rare blood type, we are reminded how every one of us needs the life blood of Jesus Christ.

Brandon Showalter, reporter for the Christian Post, talks with Carmen about two recent stories he has covered and discusses the implications of worldview. First, a Dutch court rejects a man’s attempts to be recognized legally as 20 years younger. Then, progressive ministers are challenging the “reasonableness” of chastity in singleness.

Kay Horner is Executive Director for the Awakening America Alliance – an organization that recognizes that no great awakening in our nation has happened without significant and unified prayer. She’s also the author of The Christmas Dance, a book that explores how a deepening relationship with God is like a dance that will extend into eternity.

The last words of former president George H. W. Bush were “I love you too.” What might his first words in Heaven been? Honoring this man and his legacy will present opportunities for us to engage with our neighbors as we speculate about Heaven.

Singer/songwriter and author Ellie Holcomb shares about the songwriting process, work and family life balance, and the goal of her children’s book, Who Sang the First Song?

In this holiday season, it’s easy to think, “I just can’t miss this sale!”  Ashley Hales shares how less really is more and highlights her book Finding Holy in the Suburbs: Living Faithfully in the Land of Too Much.

Pediatrician and Author Scott James shares some thoughts on enhancing family worship and discusses his book The Expected One: Anticipating All of Jesus in the Advent.

The House of Representatives has passed HR 390, the Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act, with unanimous support! Join us in celebrating and thanking our representatives.

The Museum of the Bible is displaying an exhibit on the Slave Bible. This Bible had portions cut out that were deemed inappropriate for slaves to have access to. We are called to be students of Scripture, holding it out as the Word of Life to all.

Jonathan Morrow of Impact 360 shared practical information on how to disciple generation z in the midst of the challenges they are facing as digital natives in an increasingly progressive culture.

The world’s first gene-edited babies have been born.  Investigations are being opened due the violation of current ethical guidelines for using Crispr technology. Are we as Christians ready to enter into this conversation?

Matthew Soerens, Director of Church Mobilization at World Relief and author of Welcoming the Stranger, joined Carmen to talk about the latest immigration headlines, including what is happening at the border with the caravan, guidelines for asylum, Asia Bibi and possibilities for legal immigration and general reform.

 

Author and Speaker Bruce Bruinsma says retirement is simply a stepping stone to future purpose and ministry.  Listen as he shares more about the retirement reformation and serving God throughout life.

Christopher Yuan is a man redeemed and he talks about his new book Holy Sexuality and the Gospel.  He shares his heart for others in the gay community and those in heterosexual sin to experience the redemption he now lives.