The Carrie Abbott Show

Today we honor a man who left a powerful legacy, and yet was fallible like the rest of us. We look at some of his story, some surprising facts you may not know and why his failures give us hope, that God can use each of us to serve our generation if we follow His leading.

Nationally recognized star of more than a dozen best-selling dance and fitness workouts featured in SELF, Shape and other magazines says the feminist movement led women astray. Jennifer Galardi shares her story and insights as she speaks out for true femininity. https://www.jennifergalardi.com/

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from a Cincinnati hospital on Monday about a week after he collapsed during a "Monday Night Football" game due to cardiac arrest. His recovery is a miracle. So, why did this happen? What key questions are not being asked by doctors about the cause, and how do mandates impact the game going forward?

Healthy habits for eating, fitness and wholeness are possible according to Kim Dolan Leto, an ESPN fitness champion and Bible-based fitness expert. Kim brings the 7 W's of getting healthy in a fresh way that will really inspire you! No guilt, seriously! https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fitgodsway

The Freedom Caucus delayed the nomination of Speaker McCarthy until the 15th vote, allowing for concessions. Who was behind the scenes helping to make this happen, and what does it mean for the Republican party? And McCarthy says Schiff, Swalwell and Omar are off committees. Exciting times!

Were the 20 lawmakers holdouts or heroes? We investigate the facts and the big concessions in the rules of governing that we hope will be instituted. God is at work and we can join Him in prayer and engaging in truth telling!

Director Nina May joins us a year later to share more insights on what really happened at the capital, and brings truth on other important issues in our country's history related to slavery and reparations. A powerful conversation!

How do we change our thoughts, reframe our brains for victory and adjust our thinking towards God's thoughts, rather than our own damaging negative cycles or addictions? Author Stephen Arterburn brings insights and hope for everyone wanting to defeat destructive mental patterns about any issue. Inspiring and practical!

Popular author, speaker and founder of New Life Live Stephen Arterburn, brings a fresh approach to defeating destructive mental patterns, helping us to change old patterns for new and living out our unique purpose. Let's start the new year with strength!

He Gets Us is a campaign designed to open a dialogue about and introduce Jesus to the mainstream/secular community and has already reached over 100 million people, largely through national TV during NFL, NBA, MLB games, etc. Brad Hill with Gloo explains the "why" behind this immense endeavor and ways you can take advantage of the campaign for your friends and family.

God invites us to follow Him, engage His wisdom and understanding! We discuss this key to the year as well as look at a few key stories in the news. Dr. Malone says the battle is for our minds and how the intelligence community has orchestrated influence, Pope Benedict passes, Fauci leaves and true justice is just prayers away!

A group of former CIA and NSA special operators have joined together to fight human trafficking, using the latest intel secrets against the bad guys! Sandy Storm brings the intriguing details and her own surprising redemptive role in this dream team. Go to https://deliverfund.org/

Kids see porn at age 10; men and women are addicted and need help; pastors and leaders struggle and need freedom. Keith Rose brings good news from Covenant Eyes and help! https://www.covenanteyes.com

Jesus commissioned us to make disciples, so what is a disciple? How can leaders and pastors create cultures that allow disciples to grow and bring more people into the discipleship process? Career CEO and author Dennis Allen shares how to make discipleship happen. A must listen and the book is a must read for all who love the church. https://thediscipledilemma.com/

Career CEO and author Dennis Allen shows us how bad business techniques – coupled with old church traditions are compromising disciples and eroding Christ's influence in society. Can the church change how we disciple so we can raise a generation of true disciples rather than just consumers of Sunday church? Join the conversation! https://thediscipledilemma.com/

Rebecca Friedrichs, Founder of For Kids and Country explains why Teachers Unions are dangerous, how teachers can opt out of dues and brings a documentary that everyone needs to see! www.forkidsandcountry.org

Archeologist (or as Dr. Stephen Meyer calls him, 'a young Indiana Jones') Dr. Titus M. Kennedy reveals the powerful discoveries that strengthen the reality of Jesus and His birth and weaken the lies that the Bible is myth, a fable or fairy tale. Intriguing!

Do you want to hear God's voice, to know His will and His ways? Pastor Shane Idleman shares the positive steps you can take and the key principles in scripture to give you hope in these challenging times. See Pastor Shane's message, blog and books at ShaneIdleman.com.

Is the Great Reset a conspiracy or real? Is Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum actively engaged? Michael Rectenwald with American Scholars explains the reality of this in the latest Imprimis and we review his important insights. https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/

Filmmaker and Pastor Joe Schimmel explains how Marvel movies have witchcraft and occult practices woven throughout and how the lead writers are intentionally inserting satanic themes to indoctrinate all ages. Comics and superheroes are popular – yet it's time for a serious conversation. See: https://www.goodfight.org/

Joel Berry, Babylon Bee's managing editor and one of its comedic minds brings this story to life through the characters, the symbolism and how important faith is for all of us! Joel's thoughtful story- telling, and passion for truth and joy in this writing endeavor will inspire you!

Babylon Bee managing editor Joel Berry co-authored this allegorical tale with BB editor in chief Kyle Mann. Joel shares his history with Babylon Bee, why satire is helpful for the gospel and some key background on this great book.

Holidays bring expectations, and sometimes they clash. Are your adult children showing you respect? Are you hurt by them or maybe they are hurt from issues in the past? Either way, Counselor Joannie DeBrito brings wisdom and helpful tips on how to make the holidays special and an opportunity to strengthen your family ties!

Founder and President of Them Before Us, Katy Faust reveals helpful methods and a terrific resource that will help you engage others in meaningful dialogue whether it is your kids, other adults, colleagues etc. https://canavox.com

So, the Twitter Files story continues, shedding light on the lies that were pervasive and uncovering people involved. Lies bring oppression. Speaking of lies, American Girl dolls latest body book tell 8-11 girls they can change their body and even take hormone blockers and consider surgery. We discuss these stories and more!

A precious thirty-one day devotional was unearthed by accident and has been made available by the Elisabeth Elliot Foundation. (https://elisabethelliot.org/) We talk with Kathy Reeg, President of the foundation about these fresh yet timeless truths from one of our amazing women of faith!

For years the far-left American Library Association (ALA) has been working closely with national LGBT groups to train library officials how to thwart and demonize parents and public officials opposed to the obscene and pornographic books for children being placed in public libraries and schools. We investigate.

Canada's physician assisted suicide has increased deaths bringing disturbing outcomes and now they are going after minors! Your 401k may be dying if the Biden administration policy stands, Died Suddenly is worth watching, Qatar's preparation for The World Cup cost 400-500 migrants their lives, Elon Musk says bye-bye to Baker and other breaking news. Join the conversation!

Kevin McGary, President of Every Black Lives Matter says Trump is the best one to fight this fight, although DeSantis is terrific, he is a distraction. Find out why as he makes his case, and see if you agree or disagree. https://everyblm.com

Elon Musk is opening the vault of information so we can see how and why Twitter censored conservatives and President Trump during the 2020 election, especially related to the Hunter Biden Laptop. Join this intriguing discussion for the details!

In a special double issue of Christian History, we look well-attested and documented accounts of God's divine healing from the Old and New Testaments, church history, as well as recent scientifically recorded evidence. Matt Christian joins us in this special journey. Get your copy here: https://christianhistoryinstitute.org

Dr. George Barna reveals research to show we as a nation are not as divided as some would say, and our values will help us align together to make the necessary changes in our broken system. We discuss some of the research and key values of agreement regardless of party affiliation. Get your free copy: https://www.arizonachristian.edu/culturalresearchcenter/research/

We continue the discussion with pastor and author J. Josh Smith on the Titus Ten and discuss identity, assignments, authority and more! A refreshing approach to manhood training for small groups for men, Fathers and sons etc.

All men need help to learn to be good men and godly. Pastor and author J. Josh Smith brings a fabulous book taking ten qualities from the apostle Paul's letter to Titus. We look at the first few qualities of a good man…join this important and life-changing conversation.

A study says Millennials are less liberal in their voting, woke asset managers like Blackrock are getting their funds pulled by conservative states, the reality of support for same sex marriage will surprise you and we discuss the Balenciaga scandal with kids and disgusting images and BDSM.

Comics have a huge following and Kingstone Comics is advancing the gospel and the Bible worldwide as a result. Art Ayers, CEO of Kingstone shares how and the latest innovations for teens!

We hear gratitude makes a difference, but according to research the changes are bigger than we realize. Joannie DeBrito Ph.D. brings her wisdom and 30 years of experience to explain how gratitude works in the brain and what outcomes we can expect. Encouraging!

Rebecca Kiessling learned she was the result of rape and it changed her life forever. God used her story to create a powerful ministry of hundreds with their own unique stories of protecting life in challenging situations. https://www.savethe1.com/

The Senate voted to stop discussion and move the potential Respect For Marriage Act legislation forward, with Republican support. This is terrible for the country- we discuss why and look at various responses from key leaders. Important and insightful!

The culture subtly whispers that your personal goals may be stunted if you have children. Lawyer and Issues Analyst Nicole Hunt challenges this narrative sharing her story navigating her parenting journey with God's grace, intentional choices and joy. Encouraging!

There is so much silence around miscarriages in our culture, particularly in how it can affect a couple's marriage. Grief, anger, confusion — the complexity of emotions for both the mother and father can feel overwhelming and isolating. Erin Smalley joins us to bring compassionate insights and practical responses.

"Let's declare a pandemic amnesty," Brown Professor Emily Oster writes in The Atlantic. "We need to forgive one another for what we did and said when we were in the dark about COVID." Not so fast, what about justice and accountability? Join us to find out our response!

Author Susie Larson believes Jesus wants to transform you into someone you never dreamed you could be. He wants to turn your fear into faith, your tendency to self-protect into a passion to step out with purpose. Encouraging and practical!

The spiritual battle is real; you're not imagining it. Popular author Susie Larson outlines biblical strategies to deal with fear, vitriolic relationships, hardships and suffering, and the many other obstacles that the enemy throws in our path. Timely!

Elections do have consequences and we review an insiders look at potential fraud, proposition #1- the so-called birthday abortion bill that passed in California and some good news on Random House pushing back on cancel culture and pushback on student loan forgiveness. Join the conversation!

Embryonic stem cells are controversial and have not proven to be effective in research. Dr. David Prentice, expert in stem cell research explains the break-through treatments with adult stem cells. Fascinating! See: www.lozierinstitute.org

With modern science now cloning monkeys, Polo horses and even Barbara Streisand's dog, is cloning people next? Dr. David Prentice, expert on cloning & bioethics explains this complex process. See www.lozierinstitute.org

Is all really lost? We look at some surprising outcomes, what God says about wisdom and integrity (including in elections) what narratives others are trying to write about dumping a Trump led GOP and even a thought or two from the prophets! Join the conversation!

Many Americans said they supported Roe, but compared to current views on abortion, something is really surprising. We look at the reality of Roe with Connor Semelsberger from FRC and some new Issues Briefs you can access to see the big picture worldwide. You will be surprised and encouraged! https://www.frc.org