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Lon Perry is the owner of the Subway Sandwich Shop at 4959 Pan American Freeway Suite D on the east side of the Rio Century Movie Theaters in Albuquerque. Paul Robledo is a local businessman. His company distributes semi-conductor products internationally. Lon and Paul have teamed up to provide free subway sandwiches for health care workers and first responders in the Albuquerque area. Together they are serving our community with food and faith. If you would like to help, go to https://www.facebook.com/manosunidos, or call 505-228-6568 or 505-249-2968.

Lon has raised the “safety standards” for food preparation in his Subway. Paul has some great ideas about how all restaurants can ensure the safety of their food from what we have learned from the COVID-19 outbreak. For a tasty sub-sandwich call 505-344-6300 from 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday.

Jesse is the Pastor of Calvary Albuquerque Westside located on the NE corner of Coors Rd. and Montano in Albuquerque. He encourages our listeners to maintain our social distancing and follow the recommendations made by the CDC to help stop the spread of COVID-19. According to Jesse, history shows Christians have always cared for the sick and those in need. Christians “run to the fire” to help people even in the face of the worst plagues. For more information about Calvary Church and the celebrations planned for Good Friday and Easter Sunday services, go to CalvaryNM.church.

Danny Gonzales is the new Head Football Coach for the University of New Mexico Lobos. Raised in Albuquerque, he played football at Valley High School and walked on at UNM as a defensive back and punter. After his playing career, he joined Coach Rocky Long’s staff as a Graduate Assistant Coach.  In a 2006 article in the Albuquerque Journal, Coach Long predicted that Gonzales would one day be the head coach of the Lobos.

He is joined on the program today by his friend Roger Holien. Roger served as a Chaplain under coach Rocky Long, and he is now serving in the same capacity under Coach Gonzales. Roger just might be the biggest Lobo Football Fan in America!

Coach Danny shares how God has blessed him with great parents, coaches, and mentors in his life, leading him to become our new Head Football Coach! For ticket information and ongoing updates on UNM Athletic Schedules, go to GOLOBOS.com.

WE NEED SOME FOOTBALL!! Thank you, Coach Danny!  Jim

John Sanchez served as the 29th Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico from 2011 to 2019. He is a proud graduate of Hope Christian School in Albuquerque. As Lieutenant Governor, John met Brian Alarid, a man who promised him he would have churches throughout New Mexico praying for the leadership of our State 24 hours a day.  They became quick friends working on many important projects together benefiting poor individuals and families in New Mexico. Brian is the President of America Prays. Brian is offering our listeners a FREE ebook copy of his new book called “When People Pray.”

John grew up in poverty after his father abandoned his family when he was very young. When you hear John describe jumping into a dumpster as a child to grab some cardboard to make shoe soles for himself and seven siblings your heart will be touched. Thank you, John!

Brian Alarid is the President of America Prays. The ministry is a movement of churches covering America in 24/7 prayer. They are a multiethnic, interdenominational, Jesus-centered prayer movement. In his work Brian partners with city, state, and federal government agencies across the county and now the world. Brian has just written a new book called When People Pray. Click on the link to obtain a FREE copy of the ebook available this week.

Morgan Jackson is the Senior Vice President of Faith Comes by Hearing in Albuquerque. Since 1972, the Ministry has grown from a Christian tape lending library to an international provider of recorded scripture in over 1340 languages around the world. According to Morgan, “The goal is to partner with like-minded ministries to record Scripture in every language of the world by the year 2033, and make these recordings freely available by every means possible.” For more information about this amazing ministry go the Faith Comes by Hearing website. Take a look at all the audio bible resources available and their FREE Bible App at Bible.is.

I was amazed to hear about the “Deaf Bible App, and the new “Sign Language Recordings” for the hearing impaired. Thank you, Morgan!

Jim

 

Bert and Anitra are the founders of Sacred Marriage Ministry. They offer pre-marital and marital counseling to Christian couples. As we all quarantine at home Bert and Anitra share some ideas about building our relationships.  These are topics we cover in today’s interview:

  1. How can married couples use this time together to strengthen their marriages?
  2. Anitra: How can husbands give their wives a break from being a mom while living in close quarters with the kids?
  3. Anitra: What do women need to hear from their husbands to be encouraged?
  4. Bert: What are the most important things a man can do spiritually to encourage his family?
  5. Bert: What do men need to hear from their wives?
  6. Anitra: What does dating look like for couples during this time?
  7. Bert: How can God use trials to make our faith stronger?
  8. What are the resources for our listeners available through “Sacred Marriage Ministry?”

Ethel is the Director of the Right to Life Committee of New Mexico. On a daily basis, she fights to protect innocent human life from fertilization until natural death.  She always has an encouraging word to share with our listeners. She quotes St. Francis of Assisi on today’s program, “Preach the Gospel every day. When necessary use words.” These are some of the topics we cover in this interview:

  1. Good news related to COVID-19: Many abortion clinics across the country are closed.
  2. Pregnancy Centers like CareNet are open to serve pregnant woman and they need our help. Sue Freeman, Client Services Director of CareNet Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque, joins us by phone on the show. The Centers are in need of diapers, baby formula, baby clothes, baby blankets, and baby food. Call 505-880-0882 for more information.
  3. The Village of Cimarron, NM lead by 4 Democrats and 1 Republican just passed a pro-life resolution!
  4. What is a late-term abortion?
  5. How common is euthanasia and assisted suicide in New Mexico?
  6. Resources available on the Right to Life Committee of New Mexico website.

 

Congressman Steve Pearce is the Chairman of the Republican Party of New Mexico. He served as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico from 2003 to 2009, and from 2011 to 2019.  I learn so much from the Congressman during our interviews, but I also realize how much I do not understand about our government. His love for the people of New Mexico and his experience in Washington always makes for an amazing discussion. These are some of the topics we tackle today:

  1. Please tell us how you see the response to COVID-19 coming from the White House and the results.
  2. Why do you think President Trump’s approval rating is going up?
  3. Why did the Republican party of New Mexico file suit with the New Mexico Supreme Court regarding “mail-in ballots?”
  4. What is the “Stimulus Package” designed to do?
  5. Where is New Mexico projected to lose revenues needed to balance the budget recently signed by the Governor?
  6. What resources are available to educate voters on your website https://newmexico.gop/?
  7. Please tell us about your new book, “Just Fly the Plane Stupid.

 

Carlos is the owner of Bosque Heating, Cooling,  Plumbing, and Roofing in Albuquerque. Bosque is open for business, and Carlos explains the extensive steps his company is taking to ensure the safety of his customers and employees during service calls. I was shocked when he told us that the air in our homes is 10-times more toxic than the air outside. His simple suggestion for all of us as we stay home away during this crisis is to open up the windows and let in some fresh air.  Bosque also has fresh air and clean water solutions for our homes you may want to consider. For more information call 505-444-7200 or go to Bosque Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Roofing on the web.