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04 Mar

Posted at 02:40h in Abortion by
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Ethel Maharg is a former mayor of Cuba, New Mexico, and the director of the Albuquerque Love Life organization. She joins us today to share about the pro-life movement in Albuquerque and her goal to partner with churches in our community who desire to minister to women considering an abortion and help them to make the decision to protect life.

03 Mar

Posted at 12:12h in Education, Family, Public Policy by
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Damara and Don Andrade with Jodi Hendrix

 

Don and Damara Andrade have recently released a detail book compilation called “A Parent’s Guide to 125+ Sexually Explicit Books in the Albuquerque Public Schools.” Jodi Hendricks, Executive Director of the New Mexico Family Action Movement joins the conversation to discuss how the information uncovered by the Andrade’s can be used to inform parents, schoolteachers, clergy, and political leaders with the goal of protecting our children! For more information reach out to https://thehitchedapologists.com/.

 

28 Feb

Posted at 09:07h in Faith, Family, Finances by
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Brian Cochran said, “God cares about all uses of money, including taxes. We guide clients to pivot their perspective around taxes from punishment/penalty to gratitude. Brian is a Certified Kingdom Advisor and Financial Planner, and the President of John Moore Associates. For more financial insights go to https://www.johnmoore.com/insights/.

 

 

27 Feb

Posted at 16:42h in Abortion, Faith, Ministry, Women by
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Jennifer Ward is the Community Outreach Director, and Paula Gonzales is the Executive Director of Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque. Paula said, “an unplanned pregnancy turns your life upside down. You don’t have to go through your pregnancy alone. CareNet is here to help. Pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD testing, and consultations are free.”  Most people do not know that CareNet provides care for women even after they decide to have an abortion. No judgement, just care and love from CareNet. Services are FREE! For more information about CareNet services including how you might help financially or volunteer with the ministry go to http://www.carenetabq.org/ or call 505-814-9232.

 

26 Feb

Posted at 13:14h in Family, Politics, Public Policy by
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Jodi R. Hendricks is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Family Action Movement. The mission of this faith based 501(c)3 charitable organization is to protect families and preserve freedom. In this interview Jodi discusses why she and her husband made the choice to home school their children. She also reviews New Mexico statutes that give school personnel the right to discuss sexual orientation, and gender identity with students without permission or the participation of the child’s parents.

Protecting Families, Preserving Freedom – NM FAM

 

26 Feb

Posted at 13:08h in Health, Life, Mental Health by
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Chris Schneider is the Director of Media Relations for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of American (AFA). On Wednesday March 12, 2025, the AFA’s Educating America Tour: Alzheimer’s and Caregiving Conference is coming to Albuquerque.  Registration is required, but the conference is FREE!  Chris said, “Alzheimer’s is like being swept up by a tornado, and most people are not prepared.” The educating America Tour: Alzheimer’s and Caregiving Confer is Wednesday, March 12,10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel, 2600 Louisiana Boulevard, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Register at https://alzfdn.org/event/albuquerque-nm/.

 

25 Feb

Posted at 08:21h in Human Trafficking, Ministry, Youth by
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Shelley Repp is the Director of the New Mexico Dream Center https://www.nmdreamcenter.org/. Her team is working hard to stop minor domestic sex trafficking in New Mexico, providing a variety of services free of charge to trafficking victims. The Dream Center team is careful to establish relationships with people they find living in trafficking situations. Their positive outcomes helping young people escape trafficking is amazing, and many not only start a new life, but they also discover faith in God. For information about how you can support the New Mexico Dream Center call (505) 900-3833 or reach out through their website:  https://www.nmdreamcenter.org/.