The Carrie Abbott Show

Devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24th, and to date over 3,500 people have been confirmed dead. 50,000 are still missing, and the help needed for survivors is immense. Ethan Forhetz, VP at Convoy of Hope, joins us with updates from his team on the ground, how they are helping people, and other information you will want to hear as you pray for the people of Venezuela! Convoy of Hope (ht...

Men who coerce women and bully them, some even violently, to try to force them to kill their own children isn't a plot in a movie but an ongoing story we hear over and over again, thanks in part to chemical abortion pills. Boyfriends hiding crushed pills in their drinks are the new breed of abusers. Tessa Cox with the Charlotte Lozier Institute joins us with the latest research on reproductive coe...

The Supreme Court handed down some major decisions…we tackle two of them: birthright citizenship and boys in girls' sports. Many people were upset by the SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship, yet there are some hopeful insights you may not have heard that we examine, including from VP JD Vance. Boys and girls are different, says the court—so does that difference impact other areas of life as...

Is miscarriage the same as abortion? According to some pro-choice advocates, it is, and there are other illogical arguments trending as well. Camille Pauley, co-founder and president of Healing the Culture, shares how to respond to this and other odd arguments and why a biblical view of the human person is so necessary to heal our culture! Healing the Culture (https://healingtheculture.org/)

How can we effectively reach young adults with the truth about life when they are so indoctrinated by socialism and Marxism? Camille Pauley, co-founder and president of Healing the Culture, joins us to share why it's harder than ever and ways that are effective, including the 4 levels of happiness. Healing the Culture (https://healingtheculture.org/)

Esteemed historian William J. Federer joins us to explain, in a way only he can do, the history of the world, why kings fail—even the good ones, and why a republic under God works best. Bill takes us on a rapid-paced review of our nation's founding and how each colony had specific religious convictions, revealing how amazing it was to have unity in the writing and signing of the Declaration of Ind...

We review a few of the incredible 250 events taking place, including the Great American State Fair, the FIFA Zone, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Opening, 250 at Mt. Rushmore, International Naval Review and Sail 4th, Salute to America Celebration and Fireworks, the Patriot Games, the American Heroes Student Art Contest, and more! Freedom 250 (https://freedom250.org/)

The tragic loss of life in Venezuela reveals heroism and a connection to the World Cup. The first American transgender lawmaker goes to prison, oil prices fall below levels prior to the Iran war, California sues a hospital for complying with Trump's EO, ICE removes 10,000 gang members, Antifa criminals get 450 years in prison, sisters give birth on the same day, presidents that died on the 4th of...

Fad diets, fasting, going without particular foods…these don't always work for women and can cause actual harm to our bodies. We jump into the 7 skills for a healthy life, which bring balance to your life and don't require leaving out major food groups. Pearl and Serene bring scientific wisdom and a lot of grace, so join the fun! Home - Trim Healthy Mama (https://trimhealthymama.com/)

Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison are the lively sister duo and bestselling authors who started Trim Healthy Mama. They are back with their latest book that brings balance, biblical insight, and easy-to-do skills for us all, at any age! Pearl and Serene join us to explain their own journey (with 18 kids between them!) and how they manage to stay fit, happy, and healthy…all with humor! Home - Trim H...

Relationships are hard, but why are so many families struggling? Parents and adult kids have strong feelings and opinions, or they may be getting bad counsel. Is it possible to reconcile the relationship even when you disagree? Dr. Joannie DeBrito joins us to tackle this common problem and brings us hope! Sign up for the Weekly Recap HERE to receive free resources on this topic.

Are you feeling the vibe from FIFA? It's contagious! Damage to the newly renovated reflecting pool reveals a bigger problem, and in other news, a couple in Brazil was put in jail for not including gay and DEI in their personal homeschool materials! New research is revealing the decline in fertility rates can be connected to the introduction of the iPhone! We discuss social behavior behind the rese...

Shaunti Feldhahn, author and researcher, joins us to explain further how the process of caring for hurting people can work in any church. Appropriate levels of care can free up the leadership team and pastors, while also giving people a chance to minister to others. The survey of 2,000 pastors helped to create a plan that gives the Church permission to do what it has always done: disciple, care, l...

We are facing a mental health crisis, and many people cannot afford counselors, or it takes months to get in to see someone. How can the Church respond to the need? Author and researcher Shaunti Feldhahn teamed up with James N. Sells, PhD, to survey pastors on how best to address the need and include laypeople when possible. Shaunti joins us with the details and why this is so important for the Ch...

This summer, Americans will gather to celebrate 250 years of the greatest democratic republic. There will be fireworks, parades, and celebrations. And behind it all, an unsettling and quiet truth: we are the sickest we have ever been. Dr. Ashley Lucas, former professional ballerina, joins us to explain why we are so sick as a nation and what we can do to bring change, and she leaves us with hope!...

Mollie Engelhart, former LA vegan chef turned cattle rancher, brings her hot takes on farming, what happened when RFK Jr. came to her ranch, her thoughts on how to change our habits, why comfort is killing us, and her vulnerable personal story on the value of life and how God changed her thinking. A must listen!

With abortion on the rise, where is the Church in the conversation? Is it possible to make a stand to protect life at all stages and ages that will have a lasting impact? Seth Gruber, founder of The White Rose Resistance, joins us with his latest project and why he believes historically this is our last opportunity as a Church to stand for life and push back on the death culture. Film - The Last S...

An unprecedented UFC fight night event that included all things patriotic and masculine fueled excitement for most people, and then there were the Hollywood protests – we show the contrast and address the rainbow, lightening and changes happening in our nation that are good for men. We also address the FBI stopping a drone plot, the Iran War coming to an end and courageous baseball players pushing...

Charles Billingsley, a headliner at The Freedom Gathering on July 3rd at the Kennedy Center, joins us with details and an opportunity to attend. Charles is one of Christian music's most distinctive artists, beginning his 30-year career as a lead vocalist for GRAMMY®-nominated genre giants NewSong. He has since headlined more than 3,200 concerts, released 24 recordings as a solo artist, and garnere...

The manosphere is a rebellion against cultural contempt for men. Its rise is understandable. It is borne of real frustrations about male loneliness, purposelessness, emasculation, biased family courts, lack of jobs, and so much more. Dr. Alex McFarland believes the manosphere's fundamental error is that it presents a masculinity severed from virtue and biblical masculinity. Important conversation!

May jobs report is a big surprise with double the blessings! The mayoral primary race in LA reveals a statistical impossibility…so what happened? A social media influencer chooses to abort his child, believing Down syndrome was a good enough reason. The Presbyterian Church says gay pastors need to be monogamous, and New York wants to replace "mother" and "father" with "gestating person." These, an...

Pastor Shane Idleman, a prolific author and leading voice in the church nationally, joins us with his wife Morgan to share about his current journey fighting cancer. Shane and Morgan share heartfelt truths that will resonate with you, as they bring hope and faith for healing in the midst of this battle. Join us in prayer for Shane's healing and get his e-book at Shane Idleman | Times Change, but T...

All marriages go through challenges…and there is hope, friends! After helping 16,000 couples, Focus on the Family's Hope Restored Marriage Intensives are making it possible for you, or someone you love, to get help. Dr. Bob Paul joins us to explain how their counseling is different, more effective, and encouraging. He even has scholarships and a $1,000 gift! Hope Restored – Christian Marriage Inte...

Former addict and now pastor John Elmore oversees the largest recovery ministry gathering in the nation. He explains how recovery happens successfully in churches and offers a blueprint that churches can use to help people find true freedom. Inspiring! Discipleship, Care, & Recovery Program | Re:generation (https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/)

What is your struggle? Porn, pills, money, alcohol, body image, status, sex, anxiety? John Elmore understands. He shares his story of addiction and the freedom he found in Christ. John also shares about the amazing path you can walk daily to find true freedom. Discipleship, Care, & Recovery Program | Re:generation (https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/)