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14 Apr

Posted at 13:20h in Awareness, Family, Local Issues, Politics, Sexuality, Youth by
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Listen to today’s show as we talk with Jeff Johnston a culture and policy analyst for Focus on the Family, about a landmark Supreme Court ruling striking down a Colorado law that restricted counselors’ speech with minors. Johnston—who has been interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone—explains why the Court’s 8–1 decision is a major First Amendment victory. We discuss what the ruling means for families, counselors, and similar laws across the country, and why the term “conversion therapy” is so widely disputed. If you want clarity on why this case matters, this episode is for you.

13 Apr

Posted at 13:00h in Authors, Books, Faith by
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On this episode of ABQ Connect, we visit with author Clarence Washington Sr. to explore his book Tools for Effective Prayer, a practical, biblically grounded guide designed to help believers move beyond frustration and into a consistent, powerful prayer life. Drawing from the book’s clear structure, Clarence walks listeners through why prayer is essential, the key “tools” that make prayer effective—such as persistence, unity, fervency, specificity, and fasting—and how the condition of our heart, including purity, faith, and forgiveness, directly impacts our relationship with God. He also unpacks the content of prayer, from praise and thanksgiving to intercession and surrender, and explains how prayer leads believers on a journey from fear to faith while equipping them for spiritual growth and daily life. This encouraging and highly practical conversation will help listeners simplify and strengthen their prayer life, offering clear next steps to begin experiencing a deeper, more effective walk with the Lord. For more information on Clarence Washington’s Books go to https://clarencewashingtonauthor.com/.

10 Apr

Posted at 13:00h in Awareness, Education, Finances, Investing by
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With April 15th looming, Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates considers how some of us will be getting a return while others will owe the IRS or after filing will find that it’s all a wash. Brian will help us walk through how we should consider responding to each of these situations.

10 Apr

Posted at 13:00h in Community, Law Enforcement, Politics by
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Emma Waters with The Heritage Foundation shares insight from an article found in the Daily Signal. The article describes how an anti‑ICE protest disrupted Easter services at Cities Church in St. Paul, resulting in one woman’s arrest after police warnings were ignored. The incident follows earlier protests at the same church and has intensified debate over protecting religious gatherings from disruption

https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/04/09/woman-arrested-easter-disruption-highlights-continued-lawless-behavior-cities-church-targeted-anti-ice-agitators/

09 Apr

Posted at 13:00h in Community, economics, Education, Family, Health, Politics by
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Paul Gessing joins the studio to discuss a recent Rio Grande Foundation perspective featured on the “Errors of Enchantment” blog, focusing on the article “Southeast NM secession story has legs even if actual secession does not.” The conversation explores why secession talk in southeastern New Mexico is gaining attention, the political and economic frustrations driving it, and why, despite its growing visibility, actual secession remains unlikely.

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08 Apr

Posted at 13:00h in Books, Business, Community by
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Reaching for Remarkable by Tim Foot is a concise, practical guide for leaders who want strong momentum without burning out their people. Written for church teams, volunteers, nonprofits, and businesses, it shows how remarkable teams are intentionally designed—not accidentally built. Foot’s “Team Traps” framework highlights hidden patterns that stall progress, drain belief, and erode trust, equipping leaders to build healthier, more effective teams that last.

07 Apr

Posted at 13:30h in Awareness, Community, Culture, Discipleship, Events, Faith, Family by
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Mike Gomez from U-Turn for Christ joins us in the studio to talk about an exciting upcoming event featuring opportunities to participate, enjoy great food, and enter a raffle. He shares how the community can get involved and what to expect at this engaging gathering.

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