Carmen offers II Chronicles 20:12 in light of recent events and headlines… when you don’t know what to do, fast and pray, acknowledge God’s sovereignty and fix your eyes on Him.

Carmen talks with Ben Johnson about headlines related to the U.S. Supreme Court and a threat made by Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, against the two newest Justices, Gorsuch and Kavanaugh.  In a reference to Hosea 8:7 – which Brett Kavanaugh referred to his hearing before the Senate – Chuck Schumer said, “You have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price. You will not know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions.” The Chief Justice called the Senator out, denouncing the remarks – and the back and forth continues.

Carmen and Ben discuss the case being heard by SCOTUS that prompted Schumer’s remarks as well as pro-life, free market healthcare v. pro-abortion Medicare for all.

In the second half, Carmen welcomes the Editor in Chief of Christianity Today, Daniel Harrell, for a conversation about the magazine’s special series of guest posts, “On King and Country.”

 

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Headlines related to the coronavirus continue to raise concern but Dr. David Stevens from the Christian Medical and Dental Assoc. helps us keep it all in a healthy – faithful – perspective.

In the second half, Carmen talks with author Jason Thacker about his new book, The Age of AI: artificial intelligence and the future of humanity. This is an EXCELLENT resource for Christians seeking to understand and wisely engage with AI as it becomes more and more a part of everyday life.

 

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On this Super Tuesday, Carmen calls for prayer for the people affected by deadly tornado that tore through Nashville last night.

She talks with Nick Pitts about the state of the Democratic field as people in 14 states go to the polls and the media (and social media) double standard related to prayer and politicians. They also discuss Joe Biden’s Declaration of Independence gaff and the appearance of Moses at a major league soccer game.

In the second half, Carmen talks with Dan Darling about a recent speech by Congresswoman Alexandra Orcasio-Cortez alleging that religious liberty is only used by those seeking to exclude others.

 

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Carmen talks with Dr. Linda Mintle about the rising tide of anxiety people are experiencing related to news of the coronavirus. They also discuss the best way to prevent mental illness in your child (spoiler: protect them from trauma).

In the second half, Carmen talks with Dr. David Aikman about the election in Israel, the bombing of Syria by Turkey, and the worldview reasons why a brokered peace with the Taliban in Afghanistan is not likely to produce what we might hope.

 

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Carmen has a sit down with Dr. Tony Evans. Just listen.

 

In the second half, Ruth Kramer from Mission Network News give in country reports on the plight of religiously persecuted people in India and China. Yes, in the midst of the Coronavirus the Communist party is continuing its scourge of people of faith.

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Think you don’t have a problem with God? Carmen contends that those who think they have no problem with God, often do.

She talks in the episode with Paul Asay from Focus on the Family’s PluggedIn ministry about:

* Disney’s debut LGBTQ character in Outward

* Why you need to know who Billie Eilish is if you want to understand and reach youth culture today, and

* Why more screen time equals less sleep time…and why that’s bad

In the second half, Kathy Branzell returns to talk about the National Day of Prayer 2020, May 7th. She and Carmen also discuss the intersection of politics and prayers – as well as the politics of prayer.

 

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Carmen talks with public theologian Matthew Hawkins about the Democrats use of the filibuster to block two pieces of pro-life legislation in the Senate. Matt makes observation about the legislative long game and the importance of getting to know your members of Congress personally and expressing your views, especially if they disagree with you.

Then Chris Martin from LifeWay Social answers Carmen’s Internet 101 questions about memes and trolling. Don’t know exactly what those words mean? Carmen demonstrates that you’re not alone!

Carmen makes reference to The Social Media manifesto. You can find it here.

 

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The coronavirus has created an economic uncertainty around the world. That may be affecting the finances of your own household, or your business. What’s the emotional price of business failure and economic downturn and how must Christians respond? Carmen talks with Bill English about that challenge.

In the second half, Carmen is joined by author Catherine Parks. They discuss Catherine’s latest book, Strong: How God Equipped 11 ordinary men with extraordinary power (and can do the same for you).

During Lent, Carmen invites you to join her in Armoring Up with Ephesians 6.

 

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On The Reconnect, we seek to engage the culture in a way that honors Jesus and brings Him back into the conversation.

How will women be restored after trauma? Carmen talks with Missy Robertson, of Duck Dynasty, about her PureFlix series Restored.

In the second half, Carmen talks with journalist Sarah Chayes about the reality of corruption throughout the culture today – and how to respond to corruption when you encounter it.

On the eve of Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent, Carmen invites us to join her in a Lenten devotional exercise Armoring Up with Ephesians 6. You can find the them here:

Armor Up!

 

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