
The Carrie Abbott Show
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New research reveals only 1 in 3 adult singles are actively dating, while the majority want to date and marry. The findings reveal a lack of confidence in their social skills, monetary opportunities, and even insights on who they should date and marry. While conservatives like Charlie Kirk promoted marriage and family, what can the Church do to help?
Grandparents 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/)
Hijacked commercial airliners flew into the Twin Towers in New York City, with both 110-floor structures of the World Trade Center eventually crumbling to the ground; a plane crashed into the Pentagon, and a fourth hijacked plane was forced to land in a field on 9/11. Native New Yorker and social historian Paul Batura joins us to discuss this historic event and how it changed our nation.
The legacy of Gloria Steinem, a feminist icon, gets mixed reviews. She helped women in legitimate ways (fighting sexual harassment, fair pay, etc.), which are good, but her insistence that men are contemptible, children get in the way, abortion is necessary, and marriage and family are not helpful to women are just a few of the powerful lies we examine that are negatively impacting women today.
Lindsay Clancy, a 36-year-old former labor and delivery nurse, killed her three young children — Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (8 months) — on January 24, 2023, in Duxbury, Massachusetts. She admitted to the killing but pleaded not guilty in her criminal trial, which ended in a mistrial. Is post-partum psychosis and bi-polar disorder enough to take away her criminal responsibility? We examine the case and offer a conclusion.
What happens when we treat family as something we can choose and unchoose? According to author Noelle Mering, it is harmful to both parents and the adult child, but also society. Noelle explains why those swept up in this phenomenon can lose the ability to distinguish the dangerous from the difficult; they end up attacking indiscriminately what is in fact vital. A must-listen!
It’s Labor Day, and a great opportunity to dig into the research on the connection between men and work, according to some recent studies and scripture. We also look at female breadwinner couples and research across 29 countries, revealing some intriguing results that reveal there is a divine design!
According to reports, 33 ministers have been killed in Iran and hundreds detained or imprisoned. The church is emerging faithful while persecuted in Iran. Meanwhile, funds that were cut from USAID are now being offered to Christian organizations to help 2,500 hospitals and clinics in 12 countries, and other humanitarian needs will be managed with their oversight. Why? We look at the history of USAID, the fraud, and why Christians engaged in practical service are trusted.
Where do babies come from? This common question creates a great opportunity for parents. Authors Justin and Lindsey Holcomb bring us another fantastic book with powerful theology, practical applications, and a thoughtful approach to this big question! Who creates and then gives His creation the ability to reproduce with His help? This idea and so much more will inspire you!
Baby Gabriel, born to surrogate mother McKenna West, is alive. His parents say it is because of a breach of contract, and they want $100,000 in damages! Jenna Ellis, Senior Policy Advisor for AFA Action and former counsel for President Trump, joins us to discuss the details of this case, the biblical view of contract law, and how government should respond. Insightful!
Meat processing is apparently overregulated… Glenn Beck discussed this with the President; we bring you their conversation…and a historic agreement with Venezuela brings more oil to US reserves. The PA measles ‘death’ story turns out to be untrue. Chinese bot farms are pushing an anti-data center narrative. Why? Book sellers are concerned about AI companies buying books for scanning and then destroying the books. These and other stories that matter!
Meta agrees to pay 18 billion in social media addiction settlements and make big changes to kids' access, time online, likes, beauty filters, and more. Will this be enough, and how did they get so much control over your kids' identity formation in the first place? On another scaffolding front, Log Cabin Republicans, advocates for LGBT, are dropping the "T"! We examine the reality check on their ideology. 2 big stories!
Undivided
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9/11 survivor Joe Torrillo, a retired New York City firefighter who was buried alive twice that day, urges Americans to come together 25 years later.

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UW Professor Stuart Reges was retaliated against for making fun of land acknowledgements.

- Brandi Kruse
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Internal text messages show Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and her staff had no clue what to do after a mass shooting in July.

- Brandi Kruse
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As Washington state faces uncertain economic times, Kemper Development Company announced it is seeking a broker to sell the Bellevue Collection, which accounts for a massive chunk of the city's downtown.

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Today the Citizen Action Defense Fund announced a major development in a lawsuit against the state of Washington brought by independent reporters Brandi Kruse, Jonathan Choe, and Ari Hoffman.

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The Department of Homeland security is ramping up voting fraud investigations in eight states ahead of the midterm election, according to CNN.

- Brandi Kruse
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Despite one of the worst budget crises the state has ever seen, Washington's 52,000 government employees want a raise.

- Brandi Kruse
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The Seattle Times Editorial Board says it opposes the initiative to restore parental rights, but its reasoning makes no sense.

- Brandi Kruse
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In a rare public statement about contract negotiations, the Seattle Public School Superintendent wrote a blistering letter to parents about the teachers' unio.
The Washington Defender Podcast
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Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today Feeling spiritually dry? God’s living water is not far away—the Holy Spirit is ready to refresh, restore, and bring new life from within. Summary Drawing from Ezekiel 47 and Revelation 22, this devotional highlights the river of life flowing from the presence and throne of God—a river that brings healing, fruitfulness, and restoration wherever it goes. The message reminds believers that Jesus offers salvation as a free gift and that the Holy Spirit already dwells within those who belong to Him. When life feels dry, discouraged, or depleted, believers are called to return to God’s Word and let the living water of the Spirit flow again. God is faithful to every promise He has made, and His coming kingdom gives us a certain hope beyond today. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today Jesus can provide in your wilderness, heal what is broken and multiply what you offer. But today, He asks each of us the most important question we will ever answer. "Who do you say that I am?" Your answer changes everything--because following Jesus instead of ourselves, taking up our cross daily, and living unashamed of His name changes everything. Summary In this devotional from Luke 9, Jesus feeds thousands of people in a desolate place. He turns to His disciples and asks the question every person must answer: "Who do you think I am?" Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, and Jesus calls His followers to die to themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow Him. The message challenges us to fully surrender to Jesus, speak truth with love in the public square, and relish the gifts of the Savior. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today When life feels like a wilderness and what God has given you does not look like enough, will you trust His provision—or grumble for the comforts of the past? Summary In Exodus 16, God provides manna and quail for Israel after He delivers them from slavery, showing that He faithfully supplies what His people need in the wilderness. Yet the people repeatedly complain, disobey God’s instructions, and long for the familiar—even though it was bondage—rather than trusting the God who rescued them. This devotional reminds us that our present struggles are not our final destination, and that God calls us to receive His provision with obedience, gratitude, and rest. Above all, God’s greatest provision is Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection offer salvation and eternal life. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today What if the government—not God—decided your job, your purpose, and where you belonged? This devotional challenges us to reclaim vocation as a personal calling from the Lord, not an assignment from the state or a pursuit of profit alone. Summary God gives every person distinct gifts, roles, and a calling that should be discerned through Scripture, prayer, wise counsel, and the desires He places within us. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 7:17 and Colossians 3:23, this devotional explains that our work is ultimately an act of worship done for the Lord—not merely for an employer, the marketplace, or the government. The closing prayer lifts up young adults seeking direction and asks God to guide them into the work He has uniquely prepared for them. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today Your job, your family, your civic involvement, and every responsibility in your day matter—but they are not the main thing. In Luke 9, Jesus sends His disciples out with a clear purpose: proclaim the Kingdom of God and demonstrate His power. The question is: what is the “lead line” of your life today? Summary Drawing from Luke 9, this devotional reminds believers that Jesus sends them into every part of life as witnesses for His Kingdom. Christians are called to be salt and light in the public square, relying first on prayer and God’s power rather than looking to government or personal provision as the ultimate answer. The devotional closes with prayer for Washington’s leaders, and communities to receive salvation, wisdom, and a renewed commitment to glorify God. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today What do you do when the situation feels final—when hope seems gone, faith feels weak, and everyone around you says it is too late? In Luke 8, Jesus walks into a room marked by death and speaks two life-changing words: “Child, arise.” Summary In this devotional from Luke 8:40–56, Pastor Brian Noble reflects on Jesus raising Jairus’s daughter after others had declared that she was dead and beyond help. The message emphasizes that faith is not something we must manufacture perfectly or use as a weapon against people who are suffering; instead, we can bring Jesus both our belief and our doubts, trusting His mercy, timing, and sovereignty. Jesus is able to bring life into places that feel dead. The central hope is not in circumstances alone changing, but in Jesus Christ, who ultimately raises the dead and calls His people into abundant life. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today What if the breakthrough you need begins with one desperate, faith-filled reach toward Jesus? Summary In this devotional from Luke 8:40–48, Pastor Brian Noble reflects on the woman who had suffered for 12 years and was healed when she reached out and touched the fringe of Jesus’ cloak. Her story is a reminder that Jesus sees faith even in a crowd, meets people in their deepest need, and invites the discouraged to come to Him without giving up. The message calls listeners to place their hope not in government, culture, or human leaders, but in Jesus Christ—the One who transforms hearts from the inside out. It closes with prayer for Washington State, its communities, and its elected leaders, asking God to bring repentance, wisdom, healing, and spiritual renewal. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today Jesus’ sacrifice was once and for all—so why does Ezekiel describe offerings, priests, and temple worship during Christ’s future reign? This devotional opens Ezekiel 46 to explore what these prophecies reveal about remembrance, worship, and the coming King. Summary In this Old Testament Tuesday devotional, Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 46 and explains the role of temple worship during the millennial reign of Christ. He connects Ezekiel’s vision with Zechariah’s prophecies, describing “the people of the land”. The sacrifices described in the chapter are presented not as replacing Christ’s completed work on the cross, but as a continuing, visible remembrance of His atoning sacrifice. The central call is urgent and clear: repent, confess Jesus as Lord, trust in His resurrection, and place your hope in Christ alone. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today Jesus crossed the water for one broken man—and then sent that restored man back home with one powerful assignment: tell everyone what God has done. Summary In Luke 8:26–39, Jesus meets a man tormented and isolated by demons, restores him, and leaves him clothed, healed, and sitting at Jesus’ feet in his right mind. When the man asks to follow Jesus, Jesus instead sends him back to his home and city to proclaim the great things God has done for him. The devotional challenges believers to stop centering their conversations on circumstances—whether good or difficult—and begin speaking about the greatness and goodness of God. Our witness does not have to begin with a theological debate; it can begin with a personal testimony of Christ’s freedom, faithfulness, and transforming power. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today When life feels bitter, God can still make the waters sweet—and He remains your strength, your salvation, and your healer. Summary In this Salvation Sunday devotional from Exodus 15, Pastor Brian Noble reflects on Israel’s response after God delivered them through the Red Sea: they sang, praised, and declared that the Lord is their strength, song, and salvation. The message calls listeners to worship God from the heart, recognize Him as the mighty warrior who defeats evil, and respond personally to the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. The devotional closes with a call to repentance, removing idols, loving God and neighbor, praying for civic leaders, and boldly defending biblical values in the public square. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today The culture may tell you that your past, your class, your parents, or the system determines who you are—but God says you will personally stand before Him. This devotional confronts the pull of socialism’s worldview and calls believers back to a biblical understanding of the distinct roles of church and government. Summary In this Socialism Saturday devotional, Pastor Brian Noble examines Ezekiel 18 and Romans 14 to emphasize that every person is individually accountable to God. The message critiques socialist class determinism while also warning that capitalism can fail when it ignores real structural injustice and abandons compassion for people in need. It calls Christians to reject government as their provider, restore the church’s responsibility to serve the vulnerable, and pursue both personal holiness and just public structures. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today When the waves rise, the culture feels overwhelmed, and fear says, “We’re perishing,” remember what Jesus already said: “Let us go to the other side.” Summary In this devotional from Luke 8:22–25, Pastor Bright reflects on Jesus’ promise to take His disciples safely to the other side of the lake—even when a violent storm threatened to sink their boat. The message calls believers not to let difficult circumstances, cultural opposition, or political uncertainty replace faith in what Jesus has spoken. Rather than putting ultimate hope in elections, leaders, or human power, Christians are encouraged to trust Christ, pray for the transformation of every person, and boldly share the gospel in the public square. The same God who calmed the wind and waves is able to bring repentance, renewal, and redemption to Washington State. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today You were never saved to blend in—Jesus calls you to shine, bear lasting fruit, and let a changed life point others to God. Summary In this devotional from Luke 8:16–21, Pastor Brian Noble connects Jesus’ parable of the lamp with the earlier teaching on the four kinds of soil. A life truly transformed by Christ should not hide its faith; it should produce visible fruit that brings glory to God rather than attention to ourselves. The message challenges listeners to examine whether God’s Word is taking deep root or being choked out by worry, temptation, shallow faith, or distraction. It also offers hope: Christian maturity is not perfection, but a continual repentance, perseverance, and willingness to let Jesus change us from the inside out. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today The Word of God can be heard, celebrated, and even received with joy—yet still fail to take root. Jesus’ parable in Luke 8 asks a piercing question: Is your heart producing lasting fruit, or is something choking out the seed? Summary In this devotional from Luke 8, Pastor Brian Noble explores Jesus’ parable of the sower and the four kinds of soil: the hardened path, rocky ground, thorny soil, and good soil. The seed represents the Word of God, but only the seed planted in an honest and good heart takes root, perseveres, and produces mature fruit. The message challenges listeners to examine whether God’s Word is shaping their obedience, character, relationships, and engagement in the public square. It closes with a prayer for God to soften hearts, remove rocks and thorns, and cultivate enduring faith throughout Washington State and its leaders. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today Ezekiel 45 may sound like a chapter of measurements, land divisions, and ancient offerings—but look closer: it reveals a God who never abandons His promises, never forgets His people, and has already written the ending. Summary In this Old Testament Tuesday devotional, Pastor Brian Noble explores Ezekiel 45 and its picture of God’s future purposes for Israel, the Levites, the tribes, and Jerusalem during Christ’s millennial reign. The sacrifices described are presented as reminders of Christ’s finished atoning work, pointing believers back to the cross and forward to the coming King. The devotional also calls listeners to pray for justice, comfort for grieving families, wisdom for leaders, peace for Jerusalem, and spiritual renewal in Washington State Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today No matter how far you’ve wandered or how heavy your past feels, Jesus’ grace reaches deeper than your greatest debt. Summary In Luke 7, Jesus meets a woman known for her sin and responds not with condemnation, but with mercy, forgiveness, and peace. Through the parable of two debtors, He reminds Simon—and us—that those who recognize the depth of their forgiveness learn to love deeply. This devotional calls listeners to stop carrying shame, come honestly to Christ, and receive the new life He gives by grace through faith. Today can be a fresh beginning: your faith can save you, and Jesus can send you forward in peace Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today When the enemy is closing in and there seems to be nowhere left to turn, God can turn an impossible obstacle into your path to freedom. Summary In this Salvation Sunday devotional from Exodus 14, Pastor Brian Noble reflects on Israel’s terrifying moment at the Red Sea as Pharaoh’s army pursued them. Rather than surrendering to fear or longing for their former bondage, Moses told the people, “Do not fear,” and called them to stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. The message emphasizes that God protects His people, fights for them, and can make a way forward when every visible path appears blocked. Listeners are encouraged to cry out to Jesus, identify their personal responsibility to pray, stand, speak, love, or act courageously, and trust God to bring deliverance Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today The world may try to define you by your class, income, politics, race, job, or productivity—but God calls you something far greater: an image bearer of Almighty God. Summary In this Socialism Saturday devotional, Pastor Brian Noble explores the biblical truth of Imago Dei—that every human being is created in God’s image and therefore possesses inherent dignity, worth, and purpose. Drawing from Genesis 1 and Psalm 8, the message challenges any worldview that reduces people to economic classes, political labels, consumer value, or social categories. It warns against both socialist class reductionism and capitalist commodification, calling believers to see neighbors, coworkers, and even political opponents as people. The devotional closes with a practical challenge: reject stereotyping, pray for leaders, and treat every person as someone made by God. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today What if one honest prayer could begin to change everything: “Jesus, if You are real, show Yourself to me”? Summary In Luke 7, John the Baptist asks whether Jesus is truly the promised Messiah, and Jesus answers through the evidence of His miracles and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. This devotional invites skeptics and seekers to honestly ask Jesus to reveal Himself, while calling believers to faithfully prepare the way for others to know Him. It also reminds us not to judge people merely by their past, their politics, or their labels, because God is still drawing sinners, religious people, and believers toward transformation. The central message is clear: Jesus welcomes every person to repent, receive mercy, and be changed from the inside out. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it
Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today What if the miracle you need begins not with demanding an answer—but with humbly trusting that Jesus only has to speak the word? Summary In Luke 7, Jesus responds to the remarkable faith and humility of a Roman centurion, healing his beloved servant without even entering the home. Then, moved by compassion for a grieving widow, Jesus raises her only son from the dead. These stories reveal that Jesus cares deeply for the overlooked, honors faith, and still has power over sickness, death, and hopelessness. The devotional calls Washington believers to humble themselves, bring the state’s burdens to Christ, and seek the heart transformation only He can bring. Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/ TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it























