Watch

Dr. Tiffany Schatz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association (https://cmda.org/) addresses research about how that hugs have many positive benefits, including being a good anti-inflammatory.  She also addresses how a certain level of stress, even anxiety, can is helpful.  Joey Lankford of Cul2vate (https://www.cul2vate.org/) talks about churches can convert unused green space into community gardens that help not just provide fresh produce of their communities, but also develop relationships with members in the community which can lead to Gospel opportunities.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here (https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=3342&3342.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithradio.com&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=frn_podcasts)  

Nick Pitts (https://www.thebriefing.net/) of the Institute for Global Engagement helps break down the latest research (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/american-religious-landscape/) findings around the state of religion in America.  Also, he and Carmen look at the latest World Happiness Report (https://worldhappiness.report/analysis/) and what makes for real happiness.  The Philos Project (https://philosproject.org/) ‘s Luke Moon helps update us on the situation between Israel and Hamas, as well as other issues of unrest in the Middle East and in the US around it.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here (https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=3342&3342.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithradio.com&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=frn_podcasts)

Psychologist Linda Mintle (https://drlindamintle.com/) of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show (https://www.myfaithradio.com/programs/the-dr-linda-mintle-show/) talks about the wildly popular new GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. While they are powerful, if you don’t deal with the underlying issues of proper eating and knowing your weaknesses, it’s really not enough.   John Lynch (https://www.johnlynchspeaks.com/) , co-author of “Gospel Zero (https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Zero-Reclaiming-Radical-Message/dp/1510782362) ,” helps us confront the legalism and behavior modification message of some, and calls for us to live in the radical grace of a new identity in Christ.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here (https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=3342&3342.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithradio.com&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=frn_podcasts)  

In response to a listener questions about getting an update on the crisis in The Democratic Republic of Congo, Carmen addresses that, but also other crises in other parts of the world, like in Sudan, Haiti, and many other places.  In the face of these growing crises, what can we do to offering God’s redeeming peace? Political scientist Daniel Bennett (https://danielbennett.substack.com/) , author of “Uneasy Citizenship (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1666702315/) ,” talks about the trip he led of students at John Brown University to Selma, Alabama to help them understand the cause of civil rights and the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.”  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here (https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=3342&3342.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithradio.com&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=frn_podcasts)  

Along with their Christian Movie Madness competition and reviews of of movies like Disney’s Snow White, Plugged In (https://www.pluggedin.com/) ‘s Adam Holz talks about Blake Shelton’s new song asking God to allow his friend into heaven even though he was short of receiving Jesus.  Then, Carmen talks Springtime and spiritual cleaning and training.  Plus, in response to the new Global Happiness report looks at how we can foster connection with others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here (https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=3342&3342.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithradio.com&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=frn_podcasts)  

Along with applying God’s truth to things in the headlines, Thann Bennett from The Equipped Newsletter (https://theequippednewsletter.com/) and radio show on Faith Radio addresses those overwhelming obstacles in life and how we can move foward in strength and honor because of God.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt (https://www.theolatte.com/) talks about what’s happening to Christians in the Congo, plus urges us to treat others kindly, especially enemies.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here (https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=3342&3342.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithradio.com&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=frn_podcasts)