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20 Jan

Posted at 13:30h in Community, Culture, Discipleship, Encouragement, Faith, Family by
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Lana Silk, now President and CEO of Transform Iran, joins us to share the significance of a historic leadership transition as founders Lazarus and Maggie Yeghnazar pass the baton after 35 years. She reflects on carrying forward their legacy, casting vision for the ministry’s future, and what this generational shift means for the underground church and the hope of a transformed Iran.

Transform Iran – Bringing the love and power of Christ to Iran – and beyond

20 Jan

Posted at 13:00h in Community, Culture, Encouragement, Faith, Medical, Safety by
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Bill Verbaket, Director of Programs with Impact Nations, joins us to re-introduce the mission and heart of Impact Nations for those unfamiliar with the organization. He explains what a Journey of Compassion is all about—bringing practical aid, hope, and transformation to vulnerable communities around the world. Bill also shares the vision and reasoning behind expanding the Journey of Compassion to include Pakistan, and what this new step means for the people and partners involved.

Impact Nations

19 Jan

Posted at 13:00h in Children, Family, Mental Health, Outdoors by
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Jim and Franchesca Bayne with Life Quest USA discuss the organization’s vital work supporting incarcerated children. The ministry provides mentoring, transitional support, character development, and a Bible Study adventure they call the 4:13 Journey, a personal growth experience using the outdoors! More information is available at https://lifequestusa.org/.

16 Jan

Posted at 13:45h in Business, Community, Education, Encouragement, Finances, Investing by
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Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates, joins us to provide financial updates impacting New Mexico. He offers insight into current economic trends, market conditions, and what residents and businesses should know as they navigate today’s financial landscape.

Principled Financial Planners | John Moore Associates

16 Jan

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Emma Waters with The Daily Signal joins us to discuss her commentary article, “The Month for Life.” She shares insights on the significance of the month, its cultural and policy implications, and why the topic remains important in today’s national conversation.

Let’s Celebrate January as the Month for Life

16 Jan

Posted at 13:15h in Authors, Community, Culture, Events, Faith, Family by
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Glenn Stanton joins Daily Citizen Updates to discuss timely and relevant cultural and policy issues, including the alarming demographic trend highlighted in the article American Deaths to Exceed Births Faster Than Expected, CBO Reports. He examines what these projections mean for the nation’s future, the underlying causes of America’s declining birthrate, and the broader social and economic implications of a shrinking population.

Home – Daily Citizen

16 Jan

Posted at 13:00h in Children, Community, Creation, Discipleship, Encouragement, Events, Faith, Family by
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Clay Schoff, Steven Rameriez, and Luke Yrene join us in studio with Love NM to share the mission of their organization and discuss how Love NM serves communities across New Mexico. They highlight ways people can get involved, spread support, and make a meaningful impact through compassion, outreach, and local engagement.

Serve Our State. Transform Our State. – Love NM

15 Jan

Posted at 13:00h in Business, Community, Counseling, Insurance, Medical by
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David and Carol Beth Steward of Black Bear Insurance will share a clear, practical overview of Medicare basics. They’ll cover what’s new for 2026, when to enroll or make changes to your Medicare plan, and the different types of plans you may want to consider—helping you feel more confident about your Medicare choices.

Black Bear Medicare – New Mexico Medicare Specialists

14 Jan

Posted at 13:45h in Counseling, Culture, Encouragement, Faith, Family, Marriage by
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Lino and Paige Chavez join us to discuss the current state of marriages in the U.S., New Mexico, and the Church. They share why investing in marriage through the Marriage Enrichment Workshop is so important, introduce themselves and offer personal insights from their own marriage, and explain what they hope couples will gain by attending the workshop.

Event Details – Calvary Church | Osuna

14 Jan

Posted at 13:00h in Children, Community, Education, Faith, Family, Home Schooling, Parenting by
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David Jones from CAPE NM joins us in the studio to discuss an important and timely topic: homeschooling. He shares insights, resources, and perspectives to help families better understand their options and navigate the homeschooling landscape.

CAPE NM – Christian Association of Parent Educators