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Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation joins ABQ Connect to discuss his recent article analyzing Deb Haaland’s current campaign for Governor of New Mexico. He explains the context behind the headline, “Deb Haaland goes full Marxist in recent Tweet,” and offers insight into what voters in New Mexico should consider as the election approaches.
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Col. Quick with Folds of Honor joins ABQ Connect to share the beginnings, mission and impact of the organization. He also invites listeners to the 10th Annual Patriot Dinner on September 6th — an evening featuring dinner and a silent auction, with all proceeds supporting these life-changing scholarships.
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Ray Mondragon and Dave Robbins, leader of Sandia Baptist Church, join us on ABQ Connect to share insights about the upcoming Creation Science Fellowship of New Mexico meeting on August 19th. They also reflect on recent mission trips to Ukraine and Poland, discussing the impact of their work and the spiritual connections made during their travels.
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Scott Thom is the Senior Pastor of Cross Christian Fellowship, located at 6721 Edith Blvd NE, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM 87113. He is committed to discipling men and training them to serve in the church through the Cross Christian Shepherd School. Pastor Scott said, “I believe there is a distinct need in the Body of Christ for personal discipleship in developing shepherds for God’s flock.”
Retired Albuquerque Police Officer Charles Chavez believes God is calling him to serve, and he is currently a student in the Shepherd School led by Pastor Scott. A major part of the Shepherd School is to teach the importance of integrity and character to future church leaders. In this interview, Pastor Scott and Charles focus on how God builds character in His people and how Christians should love and restore believers when they fail. The Shepherd School is beginning a new 2-year session for men in January 2026.
Training is also available for women in a separate program with Cross Christian Fellowship. For more information, call 505 990-7588 or go to https://www.crossfellowship.org/ (Navigate to Resources and click on Bible College)
Open House Schedule for the Shepherd School: Visit for a short presentation, student testimonies, and Q&A.
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Peter is the Teaching Pastor at Calvary Marana in Tucson, AZ. In this interview, he shares his struggles as a teenager, including issues with pornography and sexual sin, which eventually led him to reject God and embrace atheism. However, God brought him back to faith in Jesus when he was 16 years old. As a Bible teacher, Peter openly discusses his own challenges and failures as a Christian, offering hope through God’s Word to help others overcome life’s difficulties. To listen to teachings from Calvary Marana and Peter Martin, visit the Calvary Marana home page at https://calvarymarana.com/.
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Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates, joins ABQ Connect for our weekly Friday Financial Update. In this episode, we revisit our ongoing discussion of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and examine whether the recent record-breaking stock market numbers truly matter to the average investor. Brian offers practical insights, separating headlines from what really impacts your financial well-being.
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Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family joins ABQ Connect to explore the foundations of a healthy marriage. In this insightful conversation, he highlights the essential role of commitment, communication, and mutual respect in building lasting relationships. Glenn also discusses how faith and prayer contribute significantly to marital strength—not only within Christian homes but across a wide range of couples who seek deeper connection and purpose. Tune in for practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement on cultivating a strong, resilient marriage.
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Troy Miller joins ABQ Connect to share insights into his role with the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), where he advocates for the interests of faith-based media. In this episode, he highlights the NRB’s efforts to influence legislation that would ensure AM radios remain a standard feature in all new vehicles, emphasizing the importance of AM broadcasting for religious programming, emergency alerts, and community connection.
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Faced with her own devastating, life-altering events, author Rhonda Robinson joins ABQ Connect sharing she was forced to deal with circumstances out of her control. Instead of losing her faith, she learned to trust God as He led her out of paralyzing darkness.
Robinson will share from her book FreeFall: Holding Onto Faith When the Unthinkable Strikes, written for those experiencing tragedy. She shares why platitudes don’t offer comfort while offering unshakable truth from Scripture to use in times of profound change.
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Troy A. Miller, president and CEO for the National Religious Broadcasters joins ABQ Connect to share that he has been appointed to the American Friends of Magen David Adom, the U.S. organization supporting Israel’s emergency services system. It’s a momentous appointment, capturing the special bond that American Christians have with Israel and with the paramedics, EMTs, and dispatchers serving in the Holy Land.