The Carrie Abbott Show

Nearly 40% of online pornography is consumed by women, yet this reality is overlooked and not addressed adequately in the church. Author and Founder of "She Recovery," Crystal Renaud Day, MA, joins us with her personal story of exposure, addiction, God's intervention and healing and how she and others are helping women find true freedom! Living on Purpose (https://livingonpurposekc.com/)

Story after story of a young mother killing, or attempting to kill, her own children by stabbing or worse. What is happening spiritually? City council meetings in various parts of the country opened in so-called prayer by members of Satan's Temple… typical October scare tactic or something else? Church, there is an important message for you here!

Historically, men have always, inexplicably, loved games. There's something written into their nature (design features) that longs for the challenge, competition, and camaraderie of sports. And it's even bigger than just a love; it's a necessary training ground for resilience, skills, virtues, and more that every society needs!

Traveling teams, elite club sports, and specialized training are causing some kids to burn out on their sport early in life, before college is even an option. We look at why sports are important for all kids to access and what we can do to not sacrifice the wrong things, including family time and church on Sundays!

James Talarico's pastor has some strange ideas about Jesus Christ, including that there isn't proof He existed. We reveal her own disturbing words. We also look at the latest initiatives from the Trump administration that will help you, including America.gov, savings accounts for your kids, citizenship verification, and a new poll showing LGB trends declining in teens. Lots of news to cover!

Is your pastor defensive when questioned or thinks their ideas and decisions are best without input? Does he surround himself with strong, effective people and have a posture of humility? Pastor and President of Church Answers Sam Rainer explains what ideas and attitudes help pastors lead well. "How below-average pastors become good leaders" (https://www.christianpost.com/voices/how-below-average-pastors-become-good-leaders.html#google_vignette)

Hugs quite literally will change your life! We look at the science that shows how God's design of His image bearers includes a prescription for healthy hugs that strengthen your immune system, rewire your brain stress, allow you to heal faster, and so much more! And, for you animal lovers, good news for you too!

Tessa Bulzan and ADF attorneys are challenging Hillsboro School District for not reimbursing her for curriculum through an agreed-upon program because it had a religious worldview. Senior counsel with ADF Kate Anderson joins us to explain why the district's response is unconstitutional. We also look at new research from CWA showing almost 2,300 women and girls have lost first-place titles due to transgender males and bring an update on the status of males in women's sports nationwide. Bulzan v Hillsboro School District (https://adflegal.org/article/bulzan-v-hillsboro-school-district-explainer/)

Gordon Robertson, President and CEO of the Christian Broadcasting Network and Chancellor of Regent University, joins us with the powerful and inspiring stories of the history of this great ministry started by his father, Pat Robertson, that reaches people worldwide with the Gospel. Gordon shares personal stories of the inception of key parts of the ministry, including the Superbook, in a rare conversation you will thoroughly enjoy!

Former TV news anchor and Undivided Host Brandi Kruse joins us to explain her anger over the recent decision to strike down a voter-approved initiative and her standing up against boys in girls' sports. We also look at new fuel economy standards and the removal of EV mandates that will lower car prices and how drug negotiations are lowering prices for everyone!