Encouragement Archives

10 Jun Carla Sonntag

Posted at 13:00h in Awareness, Business, Community, Culture, Encouragement, Faith, Life, Local Issues by ABQ Connect 0 Comments

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Carla Sonntag joins us to talk about Emerge, a national organization focused on recruiting, training, and supporting women running for office, and what that means here in New Mexico. She also shares insight on recent legislation like HB 9 and HB 124, campaign funding trends,...

21 May Stefani Quitana

Posted at 13:20h in Business, Community, Elderly, Encouragement, Faith, Housing, Life by ABQ Connect 0 Comments

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Stefani Quintana with Loving Transitions joins us in studio to discuss how she helps seniors and their families navigate the emotional and physical challenges of relocation with compassion, dignity, and respect. From downsizing to selling a home, Loving Transitions simplifies every step so clients can...

08 May Dr. Sharon Ford

Posted at 13:00h in Children, Community, Culture, Encouragement, Faith, Family, Parenting by ABQ Connect 0 Comments

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May is National Foster Care Month, and Focus on the Family is working to expand support for foster families after helping more than 480,000 foster households in 2025. Joining us is Dr. Sharen Ford to discuss how communities can come alongside foster families through the...

28 Apr Aaron Geisler

Posted at 13:30h in Business, Community, Creation, Culture, Discipleship, Encouragement, Faith, Life by ABQ Connect 0 Comments

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Senior Pastor Aaron Giesler and Josh Em from Grace Church Albuquerque join us today to share about their podcast, The Gospel Works. Today’s conversation focuses on Reclaiming God’s Gift of Work, reminding us that ministry doesn’t only happen in church—it can happen right where you...

03 Apr Emily Washburn

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Emily Washburn reviews New Mexico’s case against Meta, explaining the ruling and its broader implications for social media regulation. She highlights concerns about online safety and explores what increased scrutiny of tech platforms could mean for families navigating the digital world. Home - Daily Citizen...

27 Mar Brian Cochran

Posted at 13:00h in economics, Education, Encouragement, Finances by ABQ Connect 0 Comments

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On this episode of ABQ Connect, we sit down with Certified Financial Planner Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates, to explore what it truly means to practice biblical financial stewardship across every stage of life. Drawing from decades of experience, Brian shares practical insight...

23 Mar Jennifer Bryant and Gina Cordova

Posted at 13:00h in Awareness, Counseling, Encouragement, Food, Health, Women by ABQ Connect 0 Comments

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Jennifer Bryant and Gina Cordova discuss redefining health beyond appearance, focusing on whole-person wellness—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. They share real client transformations, explore health across different life stages, and address diet culture and harmful mindsets, encouraging a balanced, sustainable, and faith-centered approach to well-being. Welcome!...

17 Mar Sam Wingerd

Posted at 13:00h in Children, Community, Convention, Education, Encouragement, Events, Faith, Family by ABQ Connect 0 Comments

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Sam Wingerd, a member of the Board of Directors for CAPE-NM, joins us in the studio to talk about the organization’s mission to inform, encourage, and support homeschooling families across New Mexico. He also shares details about an upcoming convention designed to connect, equip, and...

12 Mar Paul Gessing

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Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation, joins us in studio to discuss Errors of Enchantment and the policy decisions shaping New Mexico’s economy and future. In this conversation, Gessing breaks down key economic and political challenges facing the state, highlighting what he sees...

11 Mar Sam Rejoy

Posted at 13:15h in Children, Discipleship, Encouragement, Events, Faith, Family by ABQ Connect 0 Comments

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Sam Rejoy, Area Director for CEF’s Middle East Region, discusses the escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and how, despite ongoing missile attacks across the region, Child Evangelism Fellowship workers continue sharing the message of Christ with children in Israel and other...