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Danny Huerta, Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family, shares why a healthy parent is one of the greatest gifts a child can receive. He explores how parents can care for their own emotional and mental well-being, avoid passing along unresolved hurts, and discover the benefits of slowing down—especially during the busy holiday season.

Home – Focus on the Family

Jeff Adam, holistic researcher and owner of Micronic Silver explores the powerful link between oral health and overall wellness, citing Mayo Clinic findings that connect gum disease to serious systemic conditions. He also highlights the often-overlooked energetic relationship between teeth, organs, and the body’s meridian system.

Micronic Silver | Natural remedies holistic

Emiliano Griego and Miguel Martinez of Free Flow Mechanical join the discussion to share their expertise in plumbing, highlighting the services they offer, the support they provide to customers, and practical advice for maintaining reliable plumbing systems.

Free Flow Mechanical | Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning | 4114 La Colorada Ct SE, Rio Rancho, NM, USA

Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates, provides the final Financial Update of 2025, offering clear insights into recent economic trends and key financial developments that impact families and investors. Drawing on his expertise as a Certified Financial Planner and firm leader, Cochran breaks down the latest market dynamics, tax changes, and planning considerations to help listeners understand the current financial landscape and prepare for the year ahead.

Principled Financial Planners | John Moore Associates

Emma Waters of The Heritage Foundation discusses the article Maduro’s Narco-Terrorism Plot Against America Unraveled by Defectors, highlighting revelations from Venezuelan defectors that expose alleged ties between Nicolás Maduro’s regime, drug trafficking, and threats to U.S. security.

The Heritage Foundation

Glenn Stanton of Focus on the Family’s Daily Citizen Update discusses marriage and shares insights from the article Best Age to Marry? Good Research Offers an Answer. Drawing on current research, Stanton explains how age and life readiness can influence marital stability and satisfaction, offering a thoughtful perspective on when marriage may be most likely to thrive.

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Doug and Sara Ghormley from Biblical Counseling Fundamental Trainings join us in the studio to discuss their Biblical counseling training program and an upcoming event. They share insights into how the training equips believers with practical, Scripture-centered tools for helping others, and explain what participants can expect from the event, including key topics, learning opportunities, and how it benefits individuals and families seeking to grow in compassionate, faith-based counseling.

Albuquerque Biblical

Emily Tsiao of Focus on the Family’s Plugged In highlights a gift guide designed to help families choose entertainment wisely. The guide includes recommended books and video games that emphasize positive themes and age-appropriate content. Families can use it as a practical tool to find gifts that are fun, meaningful, and aligned with their values, while also sparking good conversations about media choices at home.

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Transformed by Heidi Miranda is a devotional book for children ages 8–12, written through prayer and study of the Bible, and today Heidi joins us to dive more into this book. Each chapter invites readers to imagine a transformed world while helping them memorize Romans 12:1–2. The book encourages children to grow in faith and understand what it means to live a life transformed by God.

To checkout the book: TRANSFORMED – Kindle edition by Miranda, Heidi, Norman, Annika. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Lisa Gintz of Youth for Christ joins us to discuss the impact YFC seeks to have on students ages 11–19. She shares encouraging insights on how younger generations are showing increased openness to the Gospel and spiritual growth, especially compared to the withdrawal many experienced during COVID. Lisa also highlights additional YFC ministries and explains how they are designed to foster organic, relationship-based evangelism.