The Carrie Abbott Show

During the 2026 election cycle, you'll hear the word "conservative" tossed around a lot. What does it really mean? Tim Echols, FRC's Executive Director of Pray Vote Stand Chapters, joins us to discuss 10 principles from the late Russell Kirk, who he says spelled it out better than just about anyone. Join the conversation to see if you agree!

Julee Dilley's testimony is nothing short of amazing. She was healed from cancer by God, using the power of prayer, and rescued from a vicious dog attack. Julee joins us to share her story, her love of the Word and prayer, and how God inspired her to develop a prayer app to encourage others to pray! https://www.prayr.co/

If Republicans choose not to do something about healthcare before the midterms, it will be very costly, according to Katy Talento, health reformer and expert on health policy. Katy joins us for a lively discussion with some surprising inside takes on the system and what needs to change! A must listen!

A grand jury handed down an indictment, charging the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) with funneling more than $3 million to extremist organizations, including the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Attorney General Todd Blanche noted that the SPLC "purports to fight white supremacy and racial hatred" but was "not dismantling these groups. It was instead manufacturing the extremism it purports to oppose." We d...

A man attempted to kill the President and his cabinet members at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What fuels this kind of hate? Who is to blame and how do we stop this kind of rage? We discuss.

Our fertility rate, marriage rate, and other key indicators of strong families are on the decline. Emma Waters, Senior Policy Analyst for The Heritage Foundation, joins us to help answer some questions. Is America's declining birth rate a cultural trend—or a policy failure? What message are young men and women believing that impacts their choices regarding marriage and children? What can we, the C...

A new feature-length film, "The Story of Everything," is set to release April 30th. It follows the powerful story told in Stephen C. Meyer's 2021 bestseller, "Return of the God Hypothesis." This powerful cinematic exploration includes interviews with some of our generation's greatest minds, including Stephen C. Meyer, Peter Thiel, John Lennox, David Berlinski and many others. Jason Pamer, Co-Found...

Artemis II astronaut shares why he asked for a chaplain; an Iranian tanker seized by a blockade had Chinese chemicals; and an identity-confused young man kills kids in Turkey. Finnish study reveals gender surgery leads to worse psychiatric morbidity; Canada fines man who believes in two genders; crime rates plunging in Washington, D.C.—why? The Oklahoma principal who saved his kids is a hero—his s...

Legendary, award-winning animator and producer Butch Hartman, best known for creating Nickelodeon's iconic series "The Fairly OddParents" and "Danny Phantom," celebrates another season of "The Garden Cartoon!" Butch joins us to share about his personal faith journey, his animation studios, his art academy, the importance of storytelling through art, and how it all impacts his role as a pastor! But...

Two recent bills giving a commission the right to remove elected sheriffs from office are creating a backlash. Sheriff John Nowels and 3 other sheriffs are suing Governor Ferguson as a result, and he joins us to explain the unique role of elected sheriffs and outline the unconstitutional power grab the laws create, including the most important: the silencing of citizens' voices!

How do you keep your emotional love tank full and flourishing? What is the best way to speak your loved one's love language? Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott join us to explain more about each love language and the different dialects that help you navigate how you express the love language most effectively. It is possible to get it wrong, so keep trying! A wealth of insight, humor, and just plain fun a...

20 million readers of the original Five Love Languages now have the updated master class, written by Gary Chapman and Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott! Years of experience and new research help explain the absolute best way to communicate to your loved ones, in their love language's preferred dialect. No more trying without results. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott join us for a fun, fast-paced introduction...

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell steps down, as accusers tell horrific stories. Good news includes Disney going back to its roots, Philz Coffee in San Francisco loses rainbow flags, an Oklahoma principal takes a bullet protecting kids, tax refunds go up 11%, Sec. Hegseth cuts ties with woke Ivy League schools, the federal workforce is the lowest size since 1966 and other stories that matter!

Trail Life USA CEO Mark Hancock says you don't do men's ministry 'at' men but 'with' men. He shares the original intent of this biblically based scouting program—started because of the Boy Scouts allowing homosexual leaders, adding girls, and promoting a DEI focus. We also hear from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on why the Boy Scouts' affiliation with his department is at risk and what they can do...

Like any parenting style or method, there are pros and cons to each. Counselor Rob Jackson joins us to explain the negatives of certain methods and how intentional parenting can work well. Rob introduces some key concepts for individual parenting plans and gives all parents hope that we have what it takes!

Paul Ehrlich recently died at the age of 93. His ideas about population control, the impact of "too many" people, and the methods he embraced to lower population impacted the behavior of people, policy, and nations for decades. We look at some examples and the most dangerous predictions that never came true and their fallout.

The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments on a very important case related to birthright citizenship. The Justices will decide whether an executive order can limit birthright citizenship, despite the court's past interpretation of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution ratified more than 150 years ago. Birth tourism reveals one example of many loopholes in the system, according to Peter Schw...

In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court concluded in Chiles v. Salazar, "The First Amendment stands as a shield against any effort to enforce orthodoxy in thought or speech in this country." Anne Edwards, Executive Director of Restored Hope Network, joins us to discuss this important ADF case and what it means going forward. Chiles v. Salazar (https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-539_fd9g....

Astronauts are back in lunar space for the first time in more than 50 years! And, in one of the most challenging and complex rescue missions in the history of U.S. special operations, the second crew member of the F-15E Strike Eagle jet that was shot down in Iran was found and rescued alive. We bring the details.

With the rapid rise of sexual exploitation through AI and other digital platforms, in conjunction with too few laws to confront this crisis that impacts both children and adults, the Dirty Dozen List reveals 12 of the worst corporate offenders contributing to this perfect storm of exploitation. Haley McNamara, Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer at the National Center on Sexual Exploitat...

On Good Friday, we are invited to look again at the cross — not casually, not from a distance, and not merely as a symbol. The cross is where everything broken in humanity meets the restoring power of God! Join Carrie as she reflects on insights from Pastor Jentezen Franklin and a variety of scripture passages to help you reset as you prepare your heart for Easter.

In two landmark court decisions last week, tech giants Google and Meta were found liable for inflicting mental health harms on minors by making their social media platforms intentionally addictive, and Meta was found liable for failing to protect young users from child predators. We delve into the important details, the response from parents who lost children to suicide or other 'online challenges...

Bill Walton served at high levels in business, government, and the arts. He lays out a striking thesis: many of Trump's fiercest critics remain fixated on style, etiquette, and process while missing the underlying reality of power, risks, and actual outcomes. Using Iran as a backdrop, Bill argues President Trump's willingness to take risks and act decisively stands out in DC, where process, policy...

Messaging matters! It's Holy Week, so we look at Jesus' attitude and how He conveyed His message. We also examine the No Kings rally's messaging and who is organizing them and why. The Pope's Palm Sunday message about war made Babylon Bee's list; Jimmy Kimmel's comments about Markwayne Mullin's new role as Secretary of DHS brought strong reactions, including a message from Mike Rowe. JD Vance hear...

Dr. Alan Hahn explains his vision for manhood training and how it impacts family, the Church, and society. Dr. Hahn's background teaching prison inmates and hostage negotiating makes his insights unique and effective. Ironacademy.org