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New Study Reveals What Hot-Button Issues People Want Pastors to Discuss

By March 31, 2026September 10th, 2026No Comments

A 2025 study from the Family Research Council and Dr. George Barna on churchgoing adults reveals an abiding interest in understanding more about religious freedom and issues on sexuality, abortion, euthanasia, and social and political responsibility. Some results from the study are encouraging; others, such as views on abortion, are discouraging. All of the research is a must-read for pastors and leaders!

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on The Carrie Abbott Show

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Survey of Adult Churchgoers on Social Issues and Worldview 

Carrie Abbott

Carrie Abbott

For 36 years, Carrie Abbott has been helping people talk about relationships and sexuality with clarity, conviction, and grace. A national speaker, author, and radio host, she pairs a quick wit and a fast pace with real depth — a combination that has made her one of the country’s most trusted voices on these subjects from a biblical perspective. Carrie has taught audiences across the nation and abroad in venues as varied as state legislatures, churches, universities, medical associations, youth events, conferences, and banquets, on broadcast radio and television, and in several video series. She has hosted a daily radio program since 2011. Her half-hour show, The Carrie Abbott Show, airs on various stations in Washington, California, Utah and Illinois, and her podcast is downloaded in 144 countries. As founder and President of The Legacy Institute, Carrie oversees the research and development of all Legacy resources and initiatives and serves as an advisor to leaders and authors nationwide. For Carrie’s full bio and complete curriculum vitae, visit CarrieAbbott.com/About