Relationship Insights With Carrie Abbott

American Heritage Girls, a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age, is a wonderful alternative to the Girl Scouts. Patti Garibay, AHG founder, brings insights on how to help all girls in their identity search. We also hear from Deborah King, manners and etiquette expert, who explains a few of the “soft skills” all girls need to be successful in life. A great day for girls!

How much screen time is too much? Are all screens potentially good and bad? How can we protect kids from ‘creepy basement guy’, bullying, game addictions and other negative outcomes? Teen expert and author Jonathan McKee brings screen wise tips for you and ways you can build connection - before correction when kids cross boundaries.  

Our speech as believers is powerful. So, are we sending the right message with our words or is our speech weakening the gospel? What about the way we speak about God Himself? Does taking His name in vain mean He has an ego, or is something else going on? We examine this important part of our daily lives.

In a 6-3 decision, SCOTUS struck down the use of racially discriminatory admissions policies at U.S. colleges. They also dealt another blow to the Biden administration with its decision in Biden v. Nebraska when it ruled 6-3 that the president's attempt to "forgive" student loan debt through the HEROES Act was impermissible. In a landmark victory, the court also ruled 6-3 in the 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis case for free speech! We look at the details in these important cases.

Lots of breaking news stories including the cleanup in Seattle for MLB All-Star Week, Gallup’s Values and Belief Poll shows people changing their mind about LGBTQ lifestyles, Trump appointed judges making a big difference and exposing the Biden Administration's collusion with Big Tech - a major win just took place! Sound of Freedom was #1 at the box office on July 4th, which is incredible! And, if you want to travel, get your passport now! These and other stories show God is at work friends!

Melissa Ortiz, Senior Advisor with Able Americans shares her story, that includes managing her disability, and the doors God opened for her at high levels in the Trump/Pence administration. We discuss the importance of the Olmstead decision and why it’s so important to make sure those with disabilities live in the least restrictive environment possible. Able Americans - The National Center (https://nationalcenter.org/programs/able-americans/)

Harvard, YMCA, and many other Christian organizations have wandered from their original mission. So, how does an organization and even the church, stay mission true and not drift? Peter Greer, President of Hope International explains the key steps and how we can support ministry without separating the mission from the gospel. Home | HOPE International (https://www.hopeinternational.org/)

Thomas Jefferson (who penned the Declaration of Independence), John Adams and Abigail Adams are examples of incredible strength, fortitude, reason and faith during the fight for our independence. We review parts of their stories and, back by popular demand, we share the flag folding mini class - yes, to impress all your friends and family but even better, to share the gospel! A great way to show your patriotism and have fun at the same time.

July 4th is a big day, and the meaning behind our independence is even bigger.!To help us get in the right frame of mind, we review speeches from Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Calvin Coolidge, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. and Ronald Reagan. Yes, a must listen!

Child Evangelism Fellowship reaches millions of children with the gospel with amazing results. Moises Esteves, Executive V.P. joins us to bring his passion for training up little ones, along with summer program opportunities. In the second half we share the story of an amazing little boy, who was inspired to become a farmer. You will be so delighted to hear this story. This may be our favorite good news story in a long time! Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world!

Laura Perry transitioned to live as a man for many years, yet once the surgery was done, she wasn’t happy. She shares her journey including childhood perceptions, choices, wounds, and other events that impacted her decision. Ultimately, she chose to detransition, and she reveals her insights to help parents, pastors, and leaders understand how to respond to those wanting to transition with truth and grace. Transgender To Transformed | Find hope and freedom from gender dysphoria in Jesus!

Ken Harrison, CEO of Promise Keepers joins us to bring a fabulous challenge for men to grow in their faith as strong men at a Daring Faith conference and other ways to connect to the PK community. In the second half, Mark Hancock joins us to talk about training boys to become men of integrity, through Trail Life programs. This is the Christian alternative to the Boy Scouts and is an incredible program for boys and men.

Today we look at the ‘why’ behind our passion at the Legacy Institute, share an example of the darkness we are fighting and our assignment by God moving forward and yes, our big announcement! Friends, God is working everywhere and that means in your life as well! What assignment is He giving you? Go HERE if you want to partner with us!

Was the potential coup in Russia real, staged or part of a bigger plan in the war between Russia and Ukraine? IRS whistleblowers transcripts are released showing interference in the Hunter Biden investigation. The Satanic Temple names Sean Feucht’s "Let Us Worship" as one of the events they want to counter - why? Mass Resistance helped a small town in Idaho push back on the LGBT pride events with success and we discover that the wife of OceanGate CEO, who was piloting the Titan Submersible, is a descendant of two first class passengers on the Titanic.

Would you like a plan for after your work years? Wealth Management expert Joel Malick brings a vibrant, life-giving plan with key principles you can examine now, and use in the next season. Make all of your years productive and full of meaning, joy, health and vibrancy! A must read!  Home (theafterwork.net) 

Saturday, June 24th marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe. The pro-life movement is positive, pro-active, and looking forward with a powerful message. Nicole Hunt, J.D., Life Issues Analyst for FOTF, joins us to bring her insights on ways we can all be involved. We also investigate PublicSq.; a values-aligned Marketplace that gives $5,000 to their employees when they have or adopt a baby! A great story! Home - National Celebrate Life Day.

Remember Carmen Sandiego? You get to guess where in the world the story is from! Millions of new Christians in a persecuted country, a company who has plans for your kids regarding virtual reality, a missing billionaire, a country with zero COVID deaths under 50 years old, researchers pulling scientific articles related to C-19 and the country that controls your meds! A fun way to look at serious stories.

Since 2021, the Biden administration has systematically elevated the importance of the LGBT ideology in American foreign policy. We discuss a new, in-depth report revealing the abuses that are taking place in “your name”, around the world with Arielle Del Turco, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at FRC. Important and eye-opening.

The Associated Press received millions to write stories about climate change. So, how does this practice impact the real stories you need to pay attention to? Stories such as our national debt, the IRS invading a gun shop and other stories that matter. We discuss the importance of stewardship of our creation, while we raise questions about the wildfires in Canada. Is it climate change or something else more nefarious? Join the fun!

After spending years listening to thousands of patients as a pediatrician, Dr. Meg Meeker saw the amazing power of fathers in the lives of their children. Dads, you have what you need to raise healthy, happy and resilient kids regardless of life’s challenges. If you think you have messed up, it’s not too late! Dr. Meeker explains the three things you can do to win your child’s heart and be their hero at any age. Home - Meeker Parenting