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,...
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...
Dr. Danny Huerta, Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family, joins us to talk about “The Dad Effect” and the powerful influence fathers have in their children’s lives. He shares how dads can lead with both strength and gentleness, stay spiritually...
Today on ABQ Connect, we’re joined by Angelique Torres and Brian Paolini from Legacy Academy to talk about Christian education in Albuquerque. They share how Legacy is helping students grow not only academically, but also in faith, character, and purpose through a Christ‑centered approach to learning. It’s...
Glenn Stanton, Director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family, joins us to take the pulse of fatherhood in America. Drawing from his latest article in the Daily Citizen, Glenn looks at the challenges, cultural shifts, and enduring importance of engaged, present...
Emma Waters from the Heritage Foundation joins us as we look at a recent Daily Signal article highlighting a new warning from the U.S. Surgeon General about kids’ screen time. With growing concerns about the impact on mental health, sleep, and development, the report urges...
Andrew and Wendy Palau join us to share how their ministry is bringing the message of hope to communities around the world—and right here in Albuquerque. They highlight upcoming events like the Men’s Outreach Dinner and Stories of Hope, designed to bring people together for...