31 episodes

The Morning Cruise’s Carmen Brown from The JOY FM spends her mornings ON-Air, but in these one-on-one OFF-Air conversations, she grabs a cup of coffee and sits down with some of her favorite people. In these casual discussions nothing is off-limits! The chats are rawer, deeper, and even more surprising! Carmen also shares all of her favorite things. As an Enneagram 7, if she’s loving it, you will for sure hear about it, and everything is filtered through the lens of her faith.

OFF-AIR with Carmen Carmen Brown

    • Christianity

The Morning Cruise’s Carmen Brown from The JOY FM spends her mornings ON-Air, but in these one-on-one OFF-Air conversations, she grabs a cup of coffee and sits down with some of her favorite people. In these casual discussions nothing is off-limits! The chats are rawer, deeper, and even more surprising! Carmen also shares all of her favorite things. As an Enneagram 7, if she’s loving it, you will for sure hear about it, and everything is filtered through the lens of her faith.

    Episode 30: Terrell & Brandy

    Episode 30: Terrell & Brandy

    On today’s episode of OFF-AIR with Carmen, you’re going to hear one of those stories that make you go, “Wait. WHAT???”
    Terrell and Brandy Scott are married with five kids. They live in  McDonough, Georgia and pastor a church. They run a ministry that serves families, children, and individuals in need, which is about as far away as you can get from where the story starts. When in the depths of drug use and gang activity, Terrell’s gang members held two women at gunpoint. One of those women was Brandy, who is now his wife!
    You have to hear this story!! It’s a story of rescue, forgiveness, and restoration. From drugs, gangs, and prison to founding The Malachi Project and River Refuge, serving in the same Henry County streets where Terrell and Brandy grew up, their story is a story that ONLY God could write!!!
    Links: 
    CBN Video
    The River Refuge
    Passion Life Church

    • 54 min
    Episode 29: Vow Renewal

    Episode 29: Vow Renewal

    Today’s mine & Pete’s anniversary! Last year, we sat down at our kitchen table and told our story. It was out of that podcast (Episode 14) that birthed the idea of us renewing our vows. With the help of one of my best friends, Kellie, we planned a 50th birthday party (for me) with a surprise Vow Renewal! In this episode, you’ll here’s how it all came together...
    CONNECT
    @carmenbrown@themorningcruise@southern_grace_weddings@kayliegill@kellielhughes@goodmorningbill
    MENTIONS
    OFF-AIR with Carmen - Pete & Carmen’s StorySouthern Grace WeddingsContact Kellie: KellieLHughes@gmail.com
    BIBLE VERSES
    Psalm 19:1
    VENDOR LIST
    Venue: Southern Grace @southern_grace_weddingsoutherngraceweddings.com
    Floral: Mary Nell Chadsey Floral Design @marynellchadsey_floraldesignmarynellchadsey.com
    Dinnerware: Kate Ryan Event Rentals@kateryaneventrentals kateryanevents.com
    Furniture: Style House Rentals @stylehousefloridastylehouserentals.com
    Linens: Over The Top @overthetoprentallinensoverthetopinc.com
    Linens & Decor: Nuage Designs @nuagedesignsincnuagedesigns.com
    Photographer: Jenn Soos@jennsoosphotojennifersoosphoto.com
    Cinematographer: Voila Cinematic @voilacinematic voilacinematic.com
    Caterer: Chef Doug funwithfoodcatering.com
    Invitations: Dogwood Hill@dogwood.hillDogwood-hill.com

    • 44 min
    Episode 28: Laura Whitaker

    Episode 28: Laura Whitaker

    Laura Whitaker is the Executive Director of Extra Special People (ESP). ESP helps people see the abilities in people with disabilities.  My first interaction with ESP was in Athens a few years ago with Java Joy, their coffee service program. Java Joy is completely run by people with disabilities and special needs. They call themselves JOYristas! Every cup of coffee is served with joy AND with a hug!
    In our conversation, Laura tells us about ESP and the programs that help assist, encourage and EMPLOY these wonderful friends. And oh my goodness…wait till you hear about the “White Apron” Ceremony!
    CONNECT
    @carmenbrown
    @themorningcruise
    @laurahopewhitaker
    @java.joy
    @esp_inc
     
    MENTIONS
    Extra Special People
    Java Joy
    Young Life Capernaum
    Laura’s Ted Talk - The Dandelion Shift: Seeing the Ability in Disability

    • 50 min
    Episode 27: Chris Tomlin

    Episode 27: Chris Tomlin

    My guest this week is Chris Tomlin! Chris is the most sung worship artist of all-time! And because of this, he is often viewed through a “ super spiritual” lens. But here what you may not know… Chris is one of the funniest guys I know! And, boy can he tell a story!  In this episode of OFF-AIR with Carmen, you'll hear THIS side of Chris as he shares some of our all time favorite Chris Tomlin stories. My morning show partner, Bill, and co-worker Jayar were on this catch-up Zoom call with me. Chris is unscripted as he catches us up on the birth of his new baby girl, working with some of the biggest names in Country music, and a whole bunch more! You’re going to enjoy this episode!
    CONNECT
    @carmenbrown
    @goodmorningbill
    @thejayarshow
    @themorningcruise
    @christomlin
     
    MENTIONS
    Who You Are To Me - Chris Tomlin ft. Lady A | Grand Ole Opry
    Thank You Lord - Chris Tomlin ft. Thomas Rhett & Florida Georgia Line
    God Who Listens - Chris Tomlin ft. Thomas Rhett

    • 49 min
    Episode 26: Easter 2021

    Episode 26: Easter 2021

    Happy Easter, y’all! On this episode of OFF-AIR, I sat down with three of my favorites…Bill, Lindsay & Haley. We’ve been doing an online bible study together led by Paige Brown called “Bible History Overview.” That title sounds dry, but we were riveted! She connected to Old and New Testaments together for us and changed our perspective so much that we started a text thread with a few others called “5 Broads + Bill” to talk about each week’s lesson.
    So, that’s the starting place for our conversation. We ask two questions: “Why Jesus?” and “Why Jesus for us?” In today’s culture, Jesus often shows up as our pal who rubber stamps our feelings, and our “truth” who affirms everything we feel. While that’s a very sentimental way to view the Lord, it’s not biblical.  As we celebrate Easter this weekend, we share our love for the Jesus of Scripture, the Divine Son of God and Savior of the world!
     
    CONNECT
    @carmenbrown
    @themorningcruise
    @goodmorningbill
    @lindsaymccaul
    @haleyradeka
     
    MENTIONS
    Paige Brown Wednesday Bible Study - subscribe for future studies
    TMC Talks about Paige Brown Bible Studies
    When God Weeps by Joni Eareckson Tada & Steve Estes
    The Final Days Of Jesus by Andreas Kostenberger and Justin Taylor 
     
    BIBLE VERSES
    Psalm 34:18
    Philippians 4
    Psalm 40:3
    1 John 4:15
    Jude 1:3
    1 Timothy 1:9
    2 Timothy 1:13
    1 Timothy 6:20
    James 4:8

    • 56 min
    Episode 25: Summer Gordon

    Episode 25: Summer Gordon

    Repp & Summer Gordon experienced every parent's worst nightmare. They lost their sweet five year old son, Sawyer, in a horrific accident when he pedaled his bike onto a busy road. In this vulnerable conversation, Summer shares their journey through unspeakable grief and inexplicable forgiveness, held together by an unwavering faith. Of all the episodes of OFF-AIR with Carmen, THIS one will inspire you the most, especially if you have experienced personal loss. Repp and Summer’s belief in the goodness of God, despite this tragedy, will help you realize when all seems lost, HOPE REMAINS.
    CONNECT
    @carmenbrown
    @themorningcruise
    @summer_e_gordon
     
    MENTIONS
    JOY Story Video with Summer, Rep and Casey
    Hope Remains by Reppard and Summer Gordon
    LeGrande Jewelry

    • 44 min