Elma Reynalds, CEO of Joy Junction, joins ABQ Connect to share the mission and ministry of Albuquerque’s faith-based emergency homeless shelter. Founded by her late husband, Jeremy Reynalds, Joy Junction provides food, clothing, counseling, transportation, shelter, and spiritual and emotional support for homeless men, women,...
New Mexico State Senator Crystal Brantley joins ABQ Connect for a heartfelt conversation about friendship, public service, voting, and the future of New Mexico. The interview begins in a tender and personal place, as Senator Brantley reflects on the New Mexico Legislature’s support for State...
Zachary Mettler From the Daily Citizen at Focus on the Family, we take a look at the upcoming film Faith in America, which explores the role of Christian faith in shaping the nation’s founding. The story highlights how biblical principles influenced early leaders and key...
Phillip Buttram, Director of the Gospel Tract Society, joins us to celebrate 100 years of ministry and the ongoing mission of sharing the Gospel around the world. Through printed and digital resources, the Gospel Tract Society equips believers with simple yet effective tools to communicate...
Today on ABQ Connect, we sit down with Emma Waters of the Heritage Foundation to discuss a recent Daily Signal report examining concerns around fentanyl, federal policy, and its impact on New Mexico. Emma helps unpack the story, the strong reactions it’s generated, and what...
Today on ABQ Connect, we sit down with Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates, to discuss “The Rise of Predictive Markets.” Brian unpacks how emerging trends and data‑driven forecasting are shaping the future of investing and decision‑making. It’s a fascinating conversation on what these...
Jennifer Ward and Paula Gonzales from CareNet join us with a ministry update, highlighting recent events like the Ultimate Baby Shower and Open House. They also share current needs, including volunteer drivers for their Medical Mobile Unit, and look ahead to the upcoming Walk for...
Jackie Baker knows the unimaginable pain of losing a child to suicide. In Messy Mourning: Hope for Mothers Grieving the Loss of a Child by Suicide , she offers a compassionate, faith-centered guide for mothers navigating the heartbreak, confusion, and enduring grief that follow such...
Jodi Hendricks with NMFAM joins us in studio to discuss upcoming Family Fun Festivals happening across New Mexico. She’ll share details about these community-focused events, their impact on local families, and the ongoing need for volunteers to help make the festivals a success statewide. Protecting Families,...
Glenn Lutjens, licensed marriage and family therapist with Focus on the Family, joins us to talk about how Christian ministries can better serve the elderly. Drawing from decades of counseling and ministry experience, Glenn shares insight on the unique spiritual needs of seniors, how churches...