Catching up on COVID headlines | DNC Convention review, RNC Convention preview with Dr. Adam Carrington
August 24, 2020
Dr. Zach Jenkins returns with the this week’s round up of COVID headlines and then Dr. Adam Carrington joins Carmen for a conversation about the back to back political conventions. He offers a review of last week’s Democratic National Convention and a preview of what the GOP has planned for the Republican National Convention this […]
What are you watching? | Nothing cute about Netflix’ Cuties | Discover Your True Self with Chip Ingram
August 21, 2020
Carmen opens with the question: What are you watching? In the same way you might make a food journal to track exactly what you eat – to unmask mindless eating habits – what might happen if you kept a media journal to track exactly what you watch? From videos on phone, tablet and TV, what […]
Conscience protections for right and left? | Free speech or viewpoint discrimination on U.S. college campuses?
Matthew Hawkins and Carmen explore the op ed by Jack Phillips in Newsweek juxtaposing the experience Jack had as a baker who refused to bake a cake and the experience a lesbian cake baker who similarly refused is now having. Jack was eviscerated by the media; the lesbian cake baker is being celebrated. Both refused […]
Private, personal revelation? | The Future of (Christian) Marriage | Shelby Abbott with DoubtLESS
August 20, 2020
The response lines melted down after Carmen’s opening commentary today on the President’s recounting of a personal conversation with God in which God assures President Trump of divine favor and God’s commitment to help Trump rebuild the U.S. economy. Carmen talks with Dr. Peter Kapsner about the future of marriage and the future of Christian […]
Kamala Harris and the role of religion in public life | Selfie Dad movie | The First Hour bible study for men
Kamala Harris is the Democratic Party candidate to serve as the next Vice President of the United States. So, let’s get to know her as a person of faith, public figure and how she understands the intersection of faith and public life. Ben Johnson joins Carmen to discuss Kamala Harris’ faith and her limited vision […]
From a Christian worldview, what’s the purpose of business? | Awaking Wonder with Sally Clarkson
August 19, 2020
Bill English returns to discuss the 4 purposes for business and then Sally Clarkson joins Carmen to discuss her new book, Awaking Wonder: Opening your Child’s heart to the Beauty of Learning. Notes for the conversation with Bill: Why did God create businesses? Among other reasons there are at least these four – Products and […]
On the ground in Iowa, derecho aftermath | The centennial of the 19th Amendment and voting rights today
Carmen talks today with Tracy Berta who describes the harrowing 40 minutes she spent in the basement of a coffee shop in Cedar Rapids as the derecho passed overhead. First they heard the roof rip off, then the bricks fell from the sides of the historic house, then the trees in the park across the […]
Kids and COVID with Dr. Bret Nicks | Developing spiritual resilience in our kids with Valerie Bell
August 18, 2020
First, did you know there’s pie? Not just in heaven but right now? Carmen’s guest took a peach pie out of the oven on this Taste and See Tuesday! Carmen talks here with ER doc Bret Nicks about the symptoms of Covid in kids, going back to school and a range of other topics. They […]
What would it take to buy your vote? | First impressions of the Democratic convention | A Way with Words with Dan Darling
Carmen offers opening comments about the value of a vote. What is it worth to you to vote? Would you sell your vote? For how much? How much would someone have to pay to stop advocating for your preferred candidate? Its a more relevant conversation than you might first think. Carmen talks in this episode […]
Suicide crisis compounded by Coronavirus isolation | Historic agreement between Israel and the UAE | Belarus on the brink
August 17, 2020
Dr. Linda Mintle and Carmen explore the findings of the CDC that nearly a quarter of young people in the United States have contemplated suicide during the last few months. The pandemic is exacerbating mental health issues through prolonged isolation and limited access to mental health resources. In the second half, Carmen talks with David […]