Mornings with Carmen

Peter Kapsner talks about how the "Great Awokening" and the rise of secularism parallels past religious revivals, but also the tyranny that's part of it.  Mike Nawrocki of Veggie Tales talks about the future of the franchise, as writing kids books and teaching at a university.

Acton Institute's Ben Johnson talks about big victories in the areas of ministerial exemptions and birth control mandates in two landmark cases this  year.  Secular Jesus follower Tom Krattenmaker and Carmen have a civil discourse about politics, racial tension, and freedom of speech.

Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch, subject of the biography "Blaze of Light," tells his story of serving in the Vietnam War, the emotional scars he received, and the reality of God's healing.  John Ashman of City Gate Network talks of the work of gospel missions during the pandemic.

Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about how divisive issues in our culture has affected the church, and the need for finding unity amid the diversity.  Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about how cancel culture can lead to ignorance of the past and the lessons we need from it.

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Jeff Barrows talks about how the LA abortion law that was overturn was a reasonable law, as well as how doctors are important in identifying human trafficking victims.  FamilyLife's Bob LePine, author of "Love Like You Mean It," connects 1st Corinthians 13 to marriage.

Institute for Global Engagement's Nick Pitts comments on a post of Amanda Kloots regarding the death of actor Nick Cordero, as well the situation with former MLB player Andrew Toles.  Historian Jonathan Den Hartog looks at the life of Alexander Hamilton, whose life inspired the hit musical.

Psychologist Linda Mintle talks about how the pandemic quarantining has lead to spikes in suicides and marital disputes, and what can be done to remedy these issues.  Global Affairs expert David Aikman talks about China's crackdown on Hong Kongers as well as news from Europe.

Epidemiologist Zach Jenkins looks are new evidence of how COVID-19 can cause micro-clots in the blood that can lead to other problems, plus the call by the AAP to reopen schools this fall.  Munther Isaac tells the story of Palestinian Christians in  his book "The Other Side of the Wall."

Former ABC News anchor Paula Faris, author of "Called Out," talks about giving up the limelight for God and his calling on her life.  Video creator Tyler Merritt talks about his viral video "Before You Call the Cops" and how we need to get to know others.

Southeastern Theological Seminary's Karen Swallow Prior talks the recent docu-drama "AKA Jane Roe" and the need to be consistently pro-life.  Former Christianity Today editor-in-chief Mark Galli talks about his new book "When Did We Start Forgetting God."