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Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates, joins us to provide financial updates impacting New Mexico. He offers insight into current economic trends, market conditions, and what residents and businesses should know as they navigate today’s financial landscape.

Principled Financial Planners | John Moore Associates

Emma Waters with The Daily Signal joins us to discuss her commentary article, The Month for Life.” She shares insights on the significance of the month, its cultural and policy implications, and why the topic remains important in today’s national conversation.

Let’s Celebrate January as the Month for Life

Glenn Stanton joins Daily Citizen Updates to discuss timely and relevant cultural and policy issues, including the alarming demographic trend highlighted in the article American Deaths to Exceed Births Faster Than Expected, CBO Reports. He examines what these projections mean for the nation’s future, the underlying causes of America’s declining birthrate, and the broader social and economic implications of a shrinking population.

Home – Daily Citizen

Clay Schoff, Steven Rameriez, and Luke Yrene join us in studio with Love NM to share the mission of their organization and discuss how Love NM serves communities across New Mexico. They highlight ways people can get involved, spread support, and make a meaningful impact through compassion, outreach, and local engagement.

Serve Our State. Transform Our State. – Love NM

David and Carol Beth Steward of Black Bear Insurance will share a clear, practical overview of Medicare basics. They’ll cover what’s new for 2026, when to enroll or make changes to your Medicare plan, and the different types of plans you may want to consider—helping you feel more confident about your Medicare choices.

Black Bear Medicare – New Mexico Medicare Specialists

Lino and Paige Chavez join us to discuss the current state of marriages in the U.S., New Mexico, and the Church. They share why investing in marriage through the Marriage Enrichment Workshop is so important, introduce themselves and offer personal insights from their own marriage, and explain what they hope couples will gain by attending the workshop.

Event Details – Calvary Church | Osuna

David Jones from CAPE NM joins us in the studio to discuss an important and timely topic: homeschooling. He shares insights, resources, and perspectives to help families better understand their options and navigate the homeschooling landscape.

CAPE NM – Christian Association of Parent Educators

Jenni Beadle from Child Evangelism Fellowship joins us in the studio to share insight into the mission and impact of Child Evangelism Fellowship. She also highlights their upcoming Paint Night event, discussing how it brings the community together while supporting the ministry’s work with children.

Home – Child Evangelism Fellowship

Bob Stephens of Focus on the Family discusses why New Year’s resolutions often fail and how to approach 2026 differently. Sharing personal experience, he offers practical advice on setting realistic, measurable goals with action steps that actually stick—without the pressure of traditional resolutions.

Home – Focus on the Family

Dr. Michael Rydelnik is a retired Vice President and Academic Dean of Moody Bible Institute and Professor of Jewish Studies and Bible. He continues to teach nationally as the host of Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik on over 325 stations. Raised in an observant Jewish home as the son of Holocaust survivors, he came to faith in Jesus the Messiah in high school and has taught the Bible ever since.

How Should Christians Think About Israel? | Moody Publishers