The Carrie Abbott Show

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)

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/)

A variety of stories deserving prayer and praise: Senator Hawley introduced legislation to regulate, and ultimately ban, mifepristone; Susie Wiles has breast cancer; South Dakota fights fertility fraud; the VP gets new shoes; Michigan State Representative says she must leave the Democratic Party due to her faith, and your luggage finds a happy home!

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-)