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Nate Herbst and DJ Untredy of the Great Commission Alliance join us in the studio to share their personal journeys with GCA, highlight the organization’s mission and offerings, and discuss upcoming events designed to equip and engage the community.

Adrienne Johnson, once an atheist struggling with despair, encountered Christianity after attending Fellowship for Performing Arts’ production of The Screwtape Letters. Fourteen years later, the experience that transformed her life has come full circle as she joins FPA as Director of Development, dedicated to expanding the organization’s impact and helping others—especially young people—encounter faith through the arts.

Fellowship for Performing Arts | Producing theatre from a Christian worldview

William Lohr and Charles Chavez are recent graduates of the Cross Christian Shepherd School, and both are excited to see what God does with them next. Samantha Lohr joins the conversation to add a “wife’s” perspective as she and William serve together in missions ministry while parenting four children. WilliamLohrMissions.org is a non-profit organization that exists to bring hope, help, and healing to communities across the Navajo Nation, meeting practical needs and sharing the life-changing message of Jesus. Charles is a retired Albuquerque Police Officer now teaching the Bible, assisting Pastors in small communities around New Mexico. For information about the Cross Christian Shepherd School, click on this link. Charles and William are happy to share how God is leading them to serve in ministry. Charles can be reached by calling 505-362-0138 or connect through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/journeytocountingitjoy. Contact William Lohr Missions by clicking on the link or call 505-288-7771.

Emma Waters with the Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss her Daily Signal article, America’s Scouting Tradition Should Be About Moral Principles, Not Shifting Ideology,” and what it means for the future of Scouting in the U.S.

The Heritage Foundation

Zach Mettler with Focus on the Family’s Daily Citizen Update joins us to discuss the article Planned Parenthood Drops Suit After Trying to Force Taxpayers to Fund Abortions,” breaking down what happened and why it matters.

Planned Parenthood Drops Suit After Trying to Force Taxpayers to Fund Abortions – Daily Citizen

Clay Schoff, Dominic Martinez, and Luke Yrene from Love NM join us in the studio to talk about foster care in New Mexico, sharing insights on the current needs, challenges, and how the community can get involved.

Serve Our State. Transform Our State. – Love NM

Rick Brittain with the New Mexico Baptist Convention shares about the ongoing work of reaching people across New Mexico with the Gospel. He also highlights the upcoming 2026 New Mexico Evangelism Conference, taking place February 23–24 at Hoffmantown Church in Albuquerque.

BCNM: Baptist Convention of New Mexico – Churches Cooperating for the Great Commission

Celeste Green, Dean of Academics, and Vincent Zunic, Dean of Development at Axiom Christian Classical School, join us to explore what a classical education is all about. They’ll also share details on upcoming Open House opportunities, extracurricular offerings, and exciting events on the horizon.

Axiom Classical School | K-12 | Private Christian | Music Fine Arts Sports | Albuquerque