The Carrie Abbott Show

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.

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)

While Anina was unraveling the truth and seeing her abuser face justice, in part because he abused hundreds of other kids, she pursued healing, wholeness, and abundant life. She shares how God healed her, what she did to experience freedom, and how others can know true healing as well! Anina Swan | Author of "Alligator in the Ocean" (alligatorintheocean.com)

Anina Swan experienced violent trauma and abuse as a child. She attempted to live a 'normal' life, not allowing that part of her story to resurface. Later, after marriage and children, she began having nightmares, causing her to confront the truth, her abuser, and seek help to find justice. Powerful and hope-filled! Anina Swan | Author of "Alligator in the Ocean (alligatorintheocean.com)

It's happening! April 18-25 in Washington, D.C., at the Museum of the Bible—500 leaders from all walks of life are reading through the entire Bible out loud. Bunni Pounds, founder of Christians Engaged, brings us the exciting details behind this amazing endeavor. You can be part of it! America Reads The Bible | Join the Movement Now (https://www.americareadsthebible.com/)

Janice Trey, board chair of The Epoch Times, was shaped by her early years spent in a Chinese forced labor camp under Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution. She ended up in America, was educated, worked for many Fortune 500 companies, and now fights censorship and exposes the CCP's lies.

Hearing your baby has Down syndrome is life-altering, yet it can be full of joy. Sadly, many are pressured to end the life of their child by the medical community. Rebecca Chambers shares her personal story about her son Calian, who has Down syndrome, and her honest, hard, and heartfelt journey to a place of delight.

Marijuana may be legal, but it turns out it's also deadly. Studies show adolescent cannabis use is linked to permanent IQ loss and altered brain development, psychotic episodes, heart disease and heart attacks, higher suicide rates, and much more. Adults are not off the hook either. Tune in for some tough truth!

Investigative journalist Billy Hallowell confronts one of humanity's oldest questions: are angels and demons real? He interviews scientists, theologians, eyewitnesses, and people who have experienced angelic interventions and miraculous healings. We also hear a near-death experience story directly from a survivor. A must-listen!

Author and life coach Amy Joob shares her personal journey of loss and how she learned to rise again with God's leading and care. Amy explains the power of having a life coach in your life and highlights her book Arise from Grief & Flourish Again.

Testosterone deficiency in men can cause many health issues, some deadly. It's time to respect all men and highlight why testosterone is so important. Health clinician and author Tiffany Ryder joins us with the facts. Testosterone Isn't About Sex. It's About Not Dying (https://signalandnoise.online/p/testosterone-isnt-about-sex-its-about)

Is sunlight dangerous, and we should avoid it? Emerging science reveals that sunlight triggers vital antiviral, antioxidant, and respiratory-boosting effects far beyond vitamin D alone. The science and spiritual nature of light are quite literally lifesaving!

In a recent podcast, Preston Sprinkle interviewed Pastor Mike Erre about Charlie Kirk, TPUSA, and politics. His comments deserve a response, and this may reveal how many pastors actually feel and why they don't engage in what is labeled political.

SCOTUS ruled in favor of a group of California parents who challenged policies withholding information from parents. What did this do to protect parental rights? We also address a related case brought by 16 state AGs concerning a WA state law referred to as 'kidnapping' and extremely harmful to parental rights.

Elizabeth Carlyle, J.D., CEO of First Freedom Art Company, explains how she became the steward of the Arnold Friberg Art Collection, including the iconic The Prayer at Valley Forge. This painting is key in our nation's 250th celebration. She also shares her book, Americans Who Pray: Uniting a Nation in Faith and Freedom, highlighting the role of prayer in shaping the nation. First Freedom Art | Arnold Friberg Masterpieces & Limited Editions (https://www.firstfreedomart.com/)

AI is here to stay, so how do Christians navigate this reality? Nick Skytland, Vice President of Gloo Developer and AI Research, is leading initiatives to shape open, values-aligned AI that supports human flourishing. Nick joins us to answer your questions about how AI actually works, how it is developed, and how we can best shape it rather than letting it shape us. Gloo (https://gloo.com/)

The war with Iran reveals more daily, including Iran lying about their actual uranium capabilities, leaders meeting to choose the next Supreme Leader bombed by Israel, NATO support, and the WHY behind the military strike grows more clear, and doctors and nurses reveal the horrifying details of the slaughter of the Iranian people during protests. Iran's Horrors Take Shape in the Emotional Accounts of Dozens of Doctors and Nurses (https://washingtonstand.com/article/irans-horrors-take-shape-in-the-raw-accounts-of-dozens-of-doctors-and-nurses-)

Decades of assaults, murder through proxies, assassination attempts, and more from Iran's leadership. How does the recent military strike from the US and Israel impact this reality? We hear from Scott Jennings at CNN and Marco Rubio as they address the strikes, which they say will end the war, not start one. We also look at Just War Theory and consider the 'Prince of Persia' in the book of Daniel.