Relationship Insights With Carrie Abbott

Year end message from Carrie

Author and founder of PreBorn!, Daniel Steiner brings us more insights on how to live a life worthy of ‘well done,’ and it hinges, in part, on how we live and how we overcome. We unpack part of what it means to overcome, what we can do to partner with God, and what only the Holy Spirit can do. Inspiring!

We all want to hear the powerful words “well done” when we see the Lord. Daniel Steiner, author and founder of PreBorn!, joins us to provide a deeper understanding of how to live a life worthy of this blessing and heaven’s rewards, and it includes a daily renewed passion for Jesus and the Gospel. Encouraging!

Breaking news: Daniel Penny was found not guilty! President-elect Donald Trump is impacting America’s standing in the world already. His interactions with Macron, Trudeau, and others bring hope for our future and are already bringing about change. And, what about the sightings of the military-sized drones over New Jersey? We examine these and other stories that matter!

Throughout scripture, the words of Jesus help us understand our true purpose and the why behind it. Interestingly, research also shows 10 reasons why having a purpose in life has a big impact on health, relationships, mortality rates, wealth, and other outcomes. Powerful and inspiring!

In a new study, researchers found that pornography use is prevalent among all demographics, and the gap in use among Christians and non-Christians, as well as men and women, has sadly grown narrower over the last eight years. Nick Stumbo, Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries, joins us to review the study results. Pure Desire Ministries – A safe place for men, women, and young adults to find hope and healing from the effects of sexual brokenness.

What if every church chose a week to bring a positive, life-giving focus to their congregation and step into a plan that would push back on the culture of death? Daniel Parks, Executive Director of Love Life, joins us with a strategy that has been implemented in many cities, with over 1,300 churches partnering with them, and the outcomes are wonderful. LOVE LIFE ()

It’s Giving Tuesday, and there are some unique ways you can give to those organizations you care about and your church that might be new to you. Eric Cumley, a Certified Financial Planner™, joins us with ways we can give from Brokerage Accounts and IRAs tax-free and support Kingdom work worldwide! To give to Legacy, go to Donate - The Legacy Institute ()

Do you know someone who needs recovery and a life change from addiction or other life-controlling issues? Sheri Kearby, Resident Director of New Heart Place Women’s Home, joins us with the details of a special home for women (there is also a men’s home) where they will find freedom, a new life in Christ, and a hope-filled future! New Heart Place Women’s Home ()

New research from Harvard University reveals a crucial factor influencing the speed of our recovery from wounds and illnesses. Professor Ellen Langer reveals a variety of studies that show perception of time, and our overall mindfulness and thoughts have such a powerful impact on our wellbeing. We should rethink how we think!

There is a battle going on in our country, and Dennis Prager says it is over our foundational values. We review his excellent list and lean into the truths that are self-evident, at least to Jews and Christians.

An attitude of gratitude is more than just affirmations. God has given us a blueprint that changes us, even in the midst of darkness. You can do this today! Amy Pierson with FOTF joins us with incredible insights and a way you can use gratitude at Thanksgiving and all year long. Inspiring and practical. 7 Days of Gratitude Challenge (https://store.focusonthefamily.com/7-days-of-gratitude-challenge/)

A.J. Rice is America’s publicist, president and CEO of Publius PR, and the undisputed GOAT of conservative public relations — representing dozens of big names like Laura Ingraham, Donald Trump Jr., Vivek Ramaswamy, Dr. Robert Malone, Tulsi Gabbard, Robert Kennedy Jr., Victor Davis Hanson, and many others. A.J. joins us for a lively discussion you don’t want to miss! Read - A Must-Read Book (https://whiteprivilegealbum.com/)

Kindergarten LGBTQ curriculum discovered; Texas encourages teaching the Bible; Planned Parenthood "donating” aborted fetuses up to 6 months old for research — a scandal! Joe Biden gives former president of Planned Parenthood, Cecile Richards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Pentagon is teaching a woke message about Thanksgiving to 64,000 students, and Kirk Cameron shares the truth about Thanksgiving!

George Barna revealed in a recent study that Christians did indeed make a big difference in the outcome of the election for Trump/Vance. We review his findings and look at a key issue for Christians: abortion. We also look at President Trump's promises on this issue and what might happen going forward.

Tennessee passed a law that protects children from harmful procedures that can cause permanent damage. SCOTUS has an opportunity to protect children from harmful gender ideology and allow states to protect their children. ADF is helping Alabama and Idaho defend similar laws. This case could have a huge impact on cases across the country! United States of America v. Skrmetti | ADFMedia.org ()

Award-winning journalist and political commentator Brandi Kruse joins us to share her thoughts about why Washington State went blue compared to every other state in the union! Brandi shares her own journey, voting for Trump for the first time, along with a story about an 82-year-old woman punching a younger woman for supporting Trump. Interesting times!

There are a lot of important stories to cover today, including a lithium project in the US to combat China’s overproduction, Ten Commandments and Bibles in public schools, research monkeys update, Democrats recommending a "shadow cabinet," a secret database of children’s sexual identity, and more!

President Trump is moving quickly to set up his team and not surprisingly, some of his cabinet picks are getting push back. We review some of his appointments and focus in particular on Pete Hegseth. Pete is a stronger leader than people realize, so we examine some of his history. Don’t forget to watch for the Trump dance craze happening everywhere!

10 states voted on amendments to their constitution regarding abortion. Nicole Hunt, a legal analyst with FOTF, joins us to review the outcomes, what stopped the amendment from winning in Florida, and what the pro-life community needs to do going forward.