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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.
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Mark Hancock, CEO of TrailLife USA, joins ABQ Connect to discuss a range of topics, focusing on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s call to cut ties with Scouting America. Hancock begins by explaining the mission of TrailLife USA, outlining its values and purpose, and highlighting how it differs from Scouting America in structure, leadership, and guiding principles.
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Marcy Pattern and Mary Grey Perdue join Joni and Friends in the studio to discuss Respite, a program that has provided free disability awareness training to over 600 church members across New Mexico and Colorado. They also highlight the donation of 300 chairs from Albuquerque residents, with 250 chairs and 200 more in Colorado awaiting transport to prisons to be rehabilitated and restored for reuse.
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Matthew McWhorter, author of Canon Crossfire, examines the escalating global persecution of Christians, from bans on public prayer in Quebec to arrests for silent intercession in the UK and France, and the deadly violence facing believers in Nigeria. Combining legal insight with biblical clarity, he warns that governments are increasingly codifying the suppression of faith—undermining conscience, free speech, and the foundations of liberty itself.
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Roger LeGendre and Valerie Jameson from Stand True for Blue join us in the studio to discuss their mission of encouraging people in law enforcement and their families. Valerie said, “Every day, all day, our men and women in uniform are working with people who are having their worst day.” Stand True helps to be a “light” in places where discouragement is common. Stand True for Blue needs volunteers. For example, in their ” Adopt an Officer” program, each person serving in law enforcement in local departments has a group of people from local churches praying over them daily as they protect our community! Their programs include:
Stand True 4 Blue is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Give financial support at https://standtrue4blue.com/.
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Brian Cochran, President of the John Moore Association, joins us to discuss the latest financial update in New Mexico, offering clear insights and analysis on recent economic developments.
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Emma Waters from the Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss her recent article featured in the Daily Signal, sharing timely insights and thoughtful analysis on the issues shaping today’s cultural and policy landscape.
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Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family joins us to provide the latest Daily Citizen updates, offering timely insights and perspectives on current cultural and family-related issues.
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Phillip Buttram answered the call of the Lord and stepped into leadership of GTS (Gospel Tract Society) in January 2014. Since then, he has continued to seek and follow the Voice of God as he faithfully serves in his ongoing role as President and Director.
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Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, joins us to share the latest insights featured on The Error of Enchantment, the Foundation’s policy-focused platform. He discusses recent developments impacting New Mexico, including key issues surrounding the upcoming mayoral election, local governance challenges, and broader policy trends shaping the state’s economic and political landscape.