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Liana Graham with the The Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss a concerning development highlighted in an article from the The Daily Signal: the possibility that prostitution could soon be legalized in Colorado. She breaks down what the proposal entails, the arguments driving the debate, and the potential social and legal impacts for communities across the state.

The Heritage Foundation

Glenn Stanton joins us with an encouraging update on the cultural impact of the LGBTQ+ movement in America. Drawing from a recent article he wrote for the Daily Citizen, Glenn unpacks new statistics that suggest shifting attitudes and emerging trends that offer reason for optimism. He provides thoughtful analysis on what these changes mean for families, faith communities, and the broader national conversation.

‘LGBTQ+’ Identity Likely Hits Peak Saturation in U.S. – Daily Citizen

 

Clay Schoff and Dominic Rodriguez with LOVENM join us to talk about supporting foster and adoptive families at Calvary of Albuquerque. Through the Fostering Connection Ministry, they’re building a Christ-centered community that surrounds foster parents, adopted families, biological families, and caseworkers with practical help, prayer, and real connection. They also share how the whole church can step up—because while not everyone is called to foster, everyone is called to care. Together, we can help ensure no family walks this journey alone.

Serve Our State. Transform Our State. – Love NM

Jennifer Ward and Paula Gonzales with CareNet Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque join us in studio to talk about their upcoming May banquet. They share how the event supports their life-affirming ministry and invite listeners to volunteer and help serve at this special gathering.

Home | CareNet Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM

Focus on the Family counselor Glenn Lujtens brings over 30 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, with a background in church counseling and pastoral ministry. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have three young adult children, and he enjoys lasagna and cheering for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Home – Focus on the Family

Jodi Hendricks with the New Mexico Family Action Movement (NMFAM) joins us in studio to share how the organization is working to defend biblical values and strengthen families across New Mexico. She discusses how NMFAM influences public policy at the state level, equips churches to engage on important cultural issues, and educates voters so they can make informed decisions aligned with their faith and values.

Protecting Families, Preserving Freedom – NM FAM

Chloe Valdez and Madison Mofley, alongside the Sheologie team, are excited to prepare women for the upcoming Bible study, Ever Spoken, beginning March 3. Through encouragement, community, and intentional spiritual preparation, they are helping ladies ready their hearts to explore God’s Word in a deeper and more personal way. This study promises meaningful conversations, renewed faith, and a powerful reminder of the truth God has spoken over every woman.

Sheologie – The Art of Being Female

Rylee Norman, Operations Coordinator, and Liz Tafoya, Ministry Relations Manager, with Joni and Friends New Mexico share the latest updates on the ministry’s outreach and programs, along with ways the community can get involved, participate, and support their ongoing efforts.

New Mexico – Joni and Friends

Max McLean of Fellowship for Performing Arts shares what audiences can expect as The Screwtape Letters comes to Popejoy Hall at University of New Mexico—a powerful stage adaptation of The Screwtape Letters that brings wit, drama, and timeless themes to life.

Fellowship for Performing Arts | Producing theatre from a Christian worldview

Rio Grande Foundation President, Paul Gessing, gives us the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the 2026 New Mexico Legislative session. He analyzes the benefit to New Mexicans of the key bills that ultimately passed, and summarizes the bills that didn’t make it through. The Rio Grande  Foundation provides free resources for voters and politicians to increase liberty and prosperity for all of New Mexico! Visit https://riograndefoundation.org/freedom-index/ for information about how your representatives in the State House and Senate are voting to support your interests. For informative analyses and commentary on critical issues in the news, visit https://errorsofenchantment.com/.