Relationship Insights With Carrie Abbott

Marriage is a key foundational component to a thriving society and the best model for raising healthy kids. Marriage rates have dropped by 42%. We look at the reasons why, based on current research. Men and women want to marry and are looking for similar things in a future spouse, yet singles continue to postpone or even sabotage their future marriage. Where is the church in this vital conversation, and what role should the church have going forward?

After a week-long trial, a federal jury in Nashville, Tennessee, found six pro-life demonstrators guilty of violating the so-called Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE) for blocking access to an abortion clinic in a nearby city three years ago. They each face up to 10 1/2 years in prison and fines of up to $260,000. Attorney Stephen Crompton, representing one of the defendants, joins us with the details in this important case.

Super Bowl champs The Kansas City Chiefs' reps give God glory and fans a big win! Special Counsel Robert Hur is not recommending criminal charges for Joe Biden, but the report is devastating, and it looks like it is at the hands of a ‘friend’. Donald Trump Jr. weighs in on the report and the danger of Biden in leadership in any capacity. Beneath the Gaza Strip headquarters of the controversial U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, the Hamas terror group hid one of its most significant assets, and Tucker Carlson interviews Putin—a once-in-a-lifetime interview with fascinating results.

Porn, pills, money, alcohol, body image, status, sex, anxiety, or whatever you struggle with, John Elmore understands. He shares his story of addiction and freedom in Christ that will inspire you. John oversees the largest recovery ministry gathering in the nation. He explains how recovery effectively happens in churches and offers the blueprint for every church. Inspiring! Discipleship, Care, & Recovery Program | re:generation

Tik Tok is promoting child mutilation, according to Michael Brown. A gender doctor says parents who don’t support transition are "mentally ill." WHO admits there is no science or research to support childhood transitions, and a father sues a school district. Super Bowl stories include two anthems, Robert Kraft’s Foundation buys a Super Bowl ad to combat antisemitism, Axis offers sports tips, and Toby Keith graduates to heaven.

Intolerance toward Christians appears to be on the rise in the West. One very dangerous symptom of this upward trend is government officials and entities targeting Christian churches, organizations, and individuals for prosecution or punishment based on their religious beliefs. Arielle Del Turco from FRC joins us to discuss a new report highlighting specific cases. We also look at the E. Jean Carroll case against Trump and an FBI case.

Kristie Huffaker worked for the city of Seattle for 28 years until vaccine mandates forced her out. She took the city of Seattle to court, and she joins us to share her important story and the justice that has happened. It is only the beginning! Washington State spent millions of COVID dollars on something unrelated, and we examine the latest research on mRNA vaccines and the faulty models used in the pandemic.

The US and its allies carried out a series of attacks on the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Biden’s border crisis is on purpose, according to Elon Musk and for one main reason. The Senate border bill is not what it seems, a tampon machine placed in a boys bathroom highlights the ridiculous nature of left leaning thinking, and we share what happened, hint (boys will be boys). Big tech CEOs were grilled by the Senate Judiciary committee for enabling child sexual exploitation.

February 7-14 is National Marriage Week, and Arlene Pellicane joins us to share the exciting details of how this can strengthen your marriage and encourage others. Arlene is a top marriage and parenting author and speaker who has co-written books with Dr. Gary Chapman and has appeared on many outlets, including The Today Show, Fox & Friends, TLC, Family Life Today, and more. Pete Serrano with the Silent Majority Foundation joins us to discuss gun legislation as well as make a big announcement!

Christian apologist, author, and culture analyst Alex McFarland joins us to discuss how Christians can process who they vote for in upcoming elections. Alex has spoken in over 2,000 churches and is considered one of the best apologists of our time. His insights bring balance to the conversation, along with his biblical and historical understanding. Then we look at the seven most outrageous moments from the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Don’t miss this!

Pastor Shane Idleman has a key for all of us on how to manage the upcoming election, including former President Trump! A powerful, encouraging word. Alistair Begg’s daily radio show was cancelled on American Family Radio due to comments he made regarding same-sex weddings. We look at this surprising story, and Carrie’s passion on this issue is hard to miss! Pastors, you don’t want to miss her insights.

The Family Research Council (FRC) submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Preparedness Agreement. The agreement has the potential to seriously undermine American national sovereignty, free speech, and human dignity, among other troubling implications. Dr. Chris Gacek, Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs at FRC, joins us with all the details.

Don’t mess with Texas! The border crisis is creating another challenge between the federal government and states' rights. We uncover the details and look at the constitutionality of Texas protecting itself when the federal government doesn’t do its job. We also share the tragic news of US troops killed by Iran-backed drones, Kari Lake releases a taped conversation about a bribe leading to a resignation, and 100 churches in Canada have been torched—why? We investigate.

Washington State restored voting rights to incarcerated people convicted of felonies immediately upon their release in 2022. House Bill 2030 would effectively allow anyone incarcerated and currently in a state prison to vote or sit on a jury, among other additional freedoms. Rep. Sam Low joins us to share his concerns about this bill and how it impacts victims' rights. We also reveal a key tip from experts who can assess with 94% accuracy a potential divorce if couples do this one thing, and some tips on strengthening your marriage.

Eric Metaxas brings his passion for waking up the Church to the big screen! Eric joins us to give us the behind-the-scenes details on his new documentary, in partnership with Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA. Don’t miss this important conversation! We also look at recent violations of privacy by the FBI and the DOJ, asking banks to reveal private records of purchases or searches of “religious books” and words such as MAGA or Trump.

Heidi St. John is a happy warrior for faith and a champion for marriage and family. As an author, speaker, podcast host and homeschool pioneer, her zeal for what matters continues to grow. She joins Carrie for a lively, funny, and informed discussion on how important the family is to God’s plan for human flourishing and for sharing our faith. Heidi also shares about her latest writing venture with Brave Books!

A sudden, unprecedented change in mental disorders has scientists and practitioners deeply concerned about what is happening to children, teens, and adults. Teachers are dealing with serious behavior issues, parents are struggling to manage their families, and anxiety, depression, suicide, ADHD, and loneliness are on the rise. New research and collaboration make it clear that a major contributor is screen time. But is it that simple? We investigate. Do not miss this!

Governor Ron DeSantis ends his campaign and endorses President Trump. Did DeSantis’ speech hit the right tone? We discuss this, along with responses from Trump and Haley. Rand Paul weighs in on Nikki Haley and her fitness for office-hint: it is entertaining and hard-hitting. Coaches Jim and John Harbaugh brought their faith to the forefront over the weekend, which included Sanctity of Life Sunday. We end with a short review of an Epoch Times Premium report on election fraud. A must-read!

Girls sports has faced an onslaught of destructive policies, allowing male athletes to compete against girls at all levels. It’s time to push back! We look at three current court cases from all over the United States. Christiana Kiefer Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom joins us to review the cases and to bring much needed insight into this ongoing battle. Alliance Defending Freedom (adflegal.org) We also look at the history of Title IX and it’s misuse by the radical left’s agenda.

Pro-life issues create passionate responses. Should we use graphic images to “prove” how awful abortion is? Some say yes; others see it differently. What about legislation? How should the pro-life movement move forward with a nationwide strategy? Robyn Chambers, Vice President of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family, joins us to discuss these important questions and other relevant concerns. The March for Life on January 19th will be live streamed. Go to Home - March for Life