The Carrie Abbott Show

A massive cleanup of Washington, DC, has created a whole new feeling in the city and our nation. Fountains restored, water flowing, families gathering, graffiti gone…and what is the result? In the natural and supernatural: restoration and healing, peace and living water. The complainers say it's too expensive and a vanity project. We respond with facts and the words of Jesus. Don't miss this!

We hear God loves us, but do we know how we can love Him back? This was a key question by Sue Montgomery, author and children's expert, asked to a room full of children. The response will bring you to tears! Sue joins us with her new book, "And the King Smiled," a precious and powerful story that weaves the 4 key spiritual truths every child needs to love God back! Amazon.com: And the King Smiled (https://a.co/d/0byNBtsD)

Kevin McCullough, author, radio host, and media developer, has been a fan, colleague, and even an admirer of both Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly. He says both people have changed drastically, in some cases, in what they are saying—how they are encouraging antisemitism and creating confusion. Kevin joins us to share why he believes it's time we all acted appropriately as believers in response. Join us to hear what he has to say!

As we celebrate our 250th anniversary as a nation, we now have access to great historians of our time at our fingertips! Imagine standing in front of a monument with your own private guide. John and Faith Gelsthorpe, founders of Lost History Tours, join us to share how they created a way to share historical truth that families can enjoy as they travel our great nation. Get your tour here: Lost History Tours | Discover America's True History (https://www.losthistorytours.com/)

We are all responsible for making the church a family and a safe place. Pastor and author Mark Atteberry helps us by sharing his insights on troublemakers. Mark joins us again to define some of the 25 troublemakers—can you guess the #1 most dangerous troublemaker in the church? Join us to find out! Pastors and leaders, this will be so helpful for your ministry.

The church can be incredible in its ability to love and care for one another. It can also be challenging when people are thoughtless, selfish, or vicious. As a pastor for 46 years, author Mark Atteberry pretty much saw it all. With a love for people, humor, and candor, he reveals the 25 troublemakers, starting with the least dangerous. Let's make sure we aren't on this list! Join this important conversation!

25-yr-old Gabe Poirot describes a vivid near-death experience in which he says he was carried through a tunnel of light, entered heaven, and encountered Jesus face-to-face. His story is powerful and life-changing. Gabe shares how unforgiveness 'feeds' the demonic forces, how love is everything, and so much more. Inspiring!

An intentional act of kindness, according to research and the Word of God, is literally life-changing, by God's design. How does kindness affect brain circuitry or genes? How do we impact each other with kindness? What are some ideas for acts of kindness? We delve into the details…prepare to be encouraged!

There are 3 vital steps that, when taken in order, produce a 97% chance of success in several key areas of life. We review this important data, which may surprise you, and we look at 2 daily actions you can take in your marriage and family relationships that are game-changers! Practical and doable!

PreBorn! is providing ultrasound machines nationwide and wants to give away 300 more! They also train Pregnancy Resource Center staff and volunteers to use the equipment and to share the Gospel, and post-abortive training is also available. Roxy Lamorgese joins us to explain how this powerful life-saving mission works and to bring stories of life-changing fruit that are the result! Help us support this mission; go to preborn.com/carrie.

Some big turnarounds: Texas Children's Hospital will not do gender-affirming surgery and is opening a clinic for detransitioners! The UN panel on climate change has rewritten its new models on climate change since the other existential outcomes didn't happen. SCOTUS has reversed decisions on truck driving accidents that often include illegal aliens who somehow got a license and other big news that matters!

If your mission matters, you deserve the best team you can have! With the seven key signatures, you are on your way to very doable change. Some of the key 'signatures' and their unique common traps we examine with Tim Foot, author and CEO of Slingshot Group, are message, culture, roles, systems, friction, and risk. Enlightening! Reaching For Remarkable - By Tim Foot (https://www.reachingforremarkable.com/)

According to author and CEO of Slingshot Group, Tim Foot, teams—not heroes—are key to completing remarkable missions. Tim joins us to explain why teams matter, and we examine the first of the seven key 'signatures' needed: 'conviction.' It is possible to build an effective and remarkable team to lead in your church, business, non-profit, and missional secular business. Great insights! Reaching For Remarkable - By Tim Foot (https://www.reachingforremarkable.com/)

The war in Iran is daily news, but the blackout and lack of communication make it difficult to hear from the people. The Voice of the Martyrs hears from their team on the ground, and Todd Nettleton, VP of Message for The Voice of the Martyrs, joins us to bring us the latest news on the Iranian people and the church in Iran. We get an update on a new anti-religious law in India and violence in Nigeria as well during this vital conversation. To get involved, go to: The Voice of the Martyrs (https://www.persecution.com/)

The mayor of Arcadia has pleaded guilty to being a spy for China. The jobs report for the last two months has been stellar! Crime rates are plummeting—why? Moms.gov is a new site created to help mothers and families thrive and includes a fantastic surprise! Other news includes wealth assistance for workers, the S&P 500 hitting an all-time high, the president's trip to China, and insights on the rededication happening May 17th for our nation.

Former neurosurgeon, author, politician, speaker, and writer Dr. Ben Carson joins us to share his concerns about our nation's youth and their lack of understanding of our true history. We also discuss his story of being raised by a single mother, his run for president, and his friendship with President Trump. He also shares some details on his latest book project with Kirk Cameron and Riley Gaines. A True Patriot! Children's Books You Can Trust – Brave Books (https://bravebooks.us/)

Billions of people worldwide are playing video and mobile games. Many feel a sense of joy from playing innocently. Others are wasting time, losing empathy, and have become addicted. What kind of boundaries should we have as adults and for our kids? Bret Eckelberry with Plugged In joins us with facts, ideas, rating systems, reviews, and more to help us make healthy decisions. Home - Plugged In (https://www.pluggedin.com/)

Christian artists and song writers have been producing great music from Nashville, and it is still happening! Veteran Christian songwriter, artist, and worship leader John Chisum joins us with his powerful testimony and his decades of a front-row seat in the music industry, and he shares his thoughts about music created from AI. A great conversation! Landing - Nashville Christian Songwriters (https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/)

A recent win for Moody Bible Institute and a case for a Christian photographer are just the beginning of the good news! Senior Counsel for ADF Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse joins us to discuss the recent ruling in DeGross v. Hunter, pushing back on Washington State's foster care regulations. DeGross v. Hunter – ADF Media (https://adfmedia.org/case/degross-v-hunter/)

Co-founder and CEO Tina Descovich joins us to share about this incredible organization that has chapters nationwide and is helping to preserve parental rights on every key issue you care about. Moms' engagement must be powerful, because the SPLC labeled them a hate group, and that was just the start of the harassment. Join this powerful conversation. Home - Moms for Liberty (https://www.momsforliberty.org/)

Author and speaker Rhonda Stoppe has been encouraging women for 40 years! She joins us to share some of her personal story, give us insights from mothers in the Bible, and, with her special humor, help us see how important the role of mother truly is! Rhonda will help us all have no regrets! Home | Rhonda Stoppe (https://www.rhondastoppe.com/)

PreBorn! is a key pro-life organization in the country, and their strategy is simple and profound: making motherhood possible by the grace of God. With chemical abortion on the rise, Roxy Lamorgese, VP at PreBorn!, joins us to share how they are reaching women, how the pro-life landscape has changed, and how centers can get support. Let's support this vital organization! Media Partner | PreBorn! (https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partners?sc=TCAS0225RA)

American Heritage Girls has been helping families raise amazing daughters for 30 years. Working with local churches, troops in all 50 states are giving girls life skills, safe places to belong, and opportunities to grow as young women. Executive Director Rachael Culpepper joins us with the inspiring details! American Heritage Girls – Christ-centered character development program for girls. (https://americanheritagegirls.org/)

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 delve into the details!

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 Church, do to reverse these trends? Insightful discussion!

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-Founder and CEO of Sypher Studios, joins us with the incredible backstory and details. The Story of Everything | Documentary Film on Cosmic Design in Theaters April 30th (https://www.thestoryofeverything.film/)

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 students just crowned him Prom King—and other stories that matter.

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! Butch Hartman Studios (https://butchhartmanstudios.com/)

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 as we navigate this new masterclass for love languages. Discover Your Love Language® - The 5 Love Languages® (Official Quiz) (https://5lovelanguages.com/)

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 to understanding your loved one's emotional love tank needs and love language, including this free assessment! Get your free HeartChart (https://www.myheartchart.com/)

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 and gives Trail Life a shout-out!

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 Schweizer. An important issue to consider!

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.pdf)

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 Exploitation, joins us with the eye-opening offender details and how you can respond effectively! Dirty Dozen List 2026 - NCOSE (https://endsexualexploitation.org/dirty-dozen-list-2026/)

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,' and what happens going forward.

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 papers, meetings, and consensus seem to matter more. Intriguing and insightful.

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 heard from CPAC, and Meta heard from a jury!

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

Whether you are in leadership, ministry, or business, you can strengthen your connections! Do you know your communication style? Are you a good listener, and do you have the key listening skill for success in life? These and many other skills are covered in our conversation with Debra Fileta. Don't miss it! Debra Fileta | Best Selling Author, Speaker, Psychotherapist, and Podcaster!(debrafileta.com)

Are you able to engage in healthy, meaningful, real-life interactions? Are your most important relationships thriving? Do others at work feel warmth and respect from your interactions or distance and even anger from your body language or speech? Good news! Author Debra Fileta brings you skills that will help immediately! Debra Fileta | Best Selling Author, Speaker, Psychotherapist, and Podcaster! (debrafileta.com)