Grandparents' Powerful Influence and the Influential Women’s Forum!
Release Date: 09/14/2026
10 Decisions That Will Transform Your Destiny, Part 1
The Carrie Abbott Show
Your life is shaped by moments that demand a decision. Drawing on 30 years of pastoral leadership, Dr. Stan Parris has given us a roadmap to make decisions with biblical wisdom, spiritual discernment, and confidence in God’s guidance. Pastor Parris shares insights on the first two big decisions that will set the foundation for the rest: knowing God and finding community. Pivotal Decisions (https://pivotaldecisions.org/)
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Jim Garlow Reveals the Truth About Senate Candidate Adam Hamilton
The Carrie Abbott Show
Adam Hamilton is running for Senate in Kansas as a pastor. He portrays himself as a “man of the cloth.” Jim Garlow, pastor, historian, and author, says he is, in reality, what the Bible calls a false prophet. He is not to be theologically trusted. Or politically either. Jim joins us to explain why. A must-listen!
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The Psychology of the Heart
The Carrie Abbott Show
C.S. Lewis argued in “The Abolition of Man” that moral formation requires more than simply teaching people what to think. It requires training our affections to love what is good, reject what is evil, and honor what is worthy. Author and founder of Manners of the Heart Jill Garner joins us to reveal powerful insights on why training the heart is key to changing culture and how we raise the next generation successfully. Manners of the Heart (https://mannersoftheheart.org/)
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What Drives Women to Porn?
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 (
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Why Is Evil Unleashing Darkness Now?
The Carrie Abbott Show
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!
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Why Men Need Sports
The Carrie Abbott Show
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!
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The High Cost of Ultra-Competitive Youth Sports
The Carrie Abbott Show
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!
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News and Views
The Carrie Abbott Show
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!
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How Below Average Pastors Can Become Good Leaders
The Carrie Abbott Show
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)
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Giving Someone a Hug Is Better Than Medicine!
The Carrie Abbott Show
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!
info_outlineGrandparents have more influence than they may realize. Dr. Joannie DeBrito joins us with insights on how to have a great relationship with your grands and your adult kids while influencing and disciplining both. We also launch our Influential Women’s Forum! Become a member: Influential Women's Forum – Amplify, Unify, Fortify (https://influentialwomensforum.com/)