Relationship Insights With Carrie Abbott

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

Married couples are looking for natural ways to navigate their fertility and family building. Single women are seeking understanding and empowerment as they navigate their cycle. Both of these groups can be educated, empowered, and live healthier lives by learning simple, scientific methods of fertility awareness. Heather Murphy with the Couple-to-Couple League joins us to share all the good news! and

The Trump win in Iowa was HUGE and historic. The AP and some news channels called the win only 32 minutes into the evening coverage, leaving some voters feeling disenfranchised. We look at results and delve into why so many people are rallying behind Trump, which Christian leader is “all in” for Trump, how Trump literally changed the Republican party and growing support in the black community.

Along with remembering Martin Luther King Jr., we look at some key stories: Iowa caucuses, 16,000 Chinese illegal immigrants flooding the border, secret documents reveal Biden’s border plan is intentional, Sec. of Defense Austin’s big mistake, airstrikes against Houthis, federal employees planning to protest support for Israel, and other news.

DeSantis claims Trump flip-flopped on his pro-life position—so what is the truth? March for Life details, post-Dobbs birth rates climbing, Biden Administration promising more pro-life advocate prosecutions, pro-life victory in the E.R., 1.89 billion in taxpayer money to abortion, infertility definition changed, and other breaking news.

Nina May was at the J6 Rally and shared her surprising story three years ago. She is back with us to share additional revelations we all need to hear. Joe was at the capital as a true patriot, and after getting home, he was surveilled for months without his knowledge, arrested, and the armed FBI invaded his home. We hear from Joe and his wife, Shawna. Tucker Carlson interviewed Rep. Clay Higgins on FBI informants…big news you don’t want to miss!

When a woman loses a baby to stillbirth or miscarriage, it feels like the ground has fallen out from underneath her and the grief that follows can be extremely isolating and misunderstood. Speaking from experience, author Jackie Gibson shares honestly from her journey, acknowledging the sorrow, loneliness, and fears that come from suffering the loss of a child, while pointing to the real comfort she and her husband received from God, their church community, and His word. A fantastic book!

Transhausen by proxy," a term coined for narcissistic parents who push so-called "gender transitioning" on their children, may be playing a role in the sudden rise of transgender children, some experts say. The evidence is disturbing, we investigate. We also look at a variety of other trans stories including the Biden Administration changing rules on affirming care in foster care, male athletes robbing girls or hurting them, Harvard Medical school says trans surgery is essential and Gen Z support for same sex marriage is falling, surprisingly!

Nurses leaving hospital employment may be the most damaging healthcare workplace outcome of the pandemic, according to a new report. So, why did they leave? One reason: the mandates. We look at the details of the report and recognize the key role of nurses. In other news, a Seattle cop leaves after decades and sends a scathing letter to city leaders, the Vatican's blessing on same-sex couples, and USA boxing allows men to fight women!

While governments spend billions to lower CO2 emissions, some high-profile climate experts say CO2 is essential and not a problem. Katie Spence, author of a recent report at The Epoch Times, joins us to reveal this important story and some of the key data she discovered in her research. Important! In addition, Ford Motor Company pushes back on EV production target, there are land grabs by the government, and Biden sends 65 million condoms abroad to stop climate change.

A student failed a quiz for saying men can’t get pregnant. His teacher turns out to be an avowed Communist and says the Hamas atrocities didn’t happen. Sheri Few, with U.S. Parents Involved in Education, joins us for her response and insights about education. We also look at a middle school incident, the Biden Administration targeting a Christian university, and a male steals the first ever women’s Division 1 scholarship!

It’s 2024 and there is much to be excited about! We celebrate a win for the U.W. Huskies and set some goals for the year. Tucker Carlson shares his “one thing” that matters and Justin Trudeau wants feminine hygiene products in men’s bathrooms. Muslims are meeting Jesus in dreams in record numbers, IHOPKC separates from Mike Bickel, California is hit with big waves, Danika Patrick pushes back on cancel culture for attending a Turning Point USA conference, 16 prominent victims of swatting and other breaking news.

We delve into some powerful blueprints on how to live in this dark time by looking at 1 and 2 Peter and the gifts of God's divine nature; His precious and powerful promises; and we spend some time looking at the creative and life-giving ladder of virtues that confirm our calling. Do you wonder how to be effective and fruitful in your faith? Are you tired of wasting time? God has given us an actual list of what to do, so join the conversation. We also include a great list of 100 virtues!