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16 Apr

Posted at 13:00h in Awareness, Conference, Events, Faith, Life, Local Issues by
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As we prepare for Dr. Frank Turek, President of CrossExamined.org, to visit the University of New Mexico on Tuesday, May 5 at 5pm in the KIVA Lecture Hall, we had the opportunity to sit down with him for a thoughtful conversation.
In this episode, Dr. Turek shares why engaging college campuses matters so deeply to him, the challenges many students are navigating today, and the importance of not only believing the truth, but being equipped to share it with others.
Join us for a meaningful conversation ahead of his UNM visit.

15 Apr

Posted at 13:00h in Family, Parenting, Youth by
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Parenting doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all manual—but what happens when the formulas fall short? Join us with Rob Jackson from Focus on the Family, as we explore how self-awareness, personalized strategies, open communication, and a compassionate balance between discipline and empathy can transform the way we parent and connect with our families. Listen in for thoughtful insights that support real growth—for both parents and children.

15 Apr

Posted at 13:00h in Faith, Family, Life, Marriage by
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Robert Paul is Vice President of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute. He is both a marriage therapist and an accomplished speaker.

What if the very differences that frustrate couples are actually part of God’s design for a stronger marriage? Join us as we unpack why differences aren’t the problem—but a powerful purpose-driven tool when understood through a godly lens. Through relatable examples, spiritual insight, and practical guidance, we’ll explore how prayer, humility, and teamwork can transform marital tension into unity and growth. Tune in for a deeper look at fulfilling God’s purpose together.

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/