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The God Given Talent Show is an opportunity for the youth of Albuquerque to showcase the gifts that God has given them.

We are joined today by Terry and Mariasari Janow, who started ABQ God’s Talent, to unpack the details on the upcoming talent show they are hosting.

God Given Talent – Let Your Gifting Show

Zachary Mettler works as a staff writer and communications liaison for the Daily Citizen at Focus on the Family. In his role, he writes about current political issues, U.S. history, political philosophy, and culture. Mettler earned his bachelor’s degree from William Jessup University and is an alumnus of the Young Leaders Program at The Heritage Foundation.

Zachary Mettler, Author at Daily Citizen

David Jones looked forward to attending Convention each year of their homeschooling journey. In 2012, David and his Wife Emily Jones began volunteering to serve at Convention in Hospitality and eventually began coordinating the Exhibit Hall. They began serving on the CAPE Board in 2016 and are blessed to support homeschoolers throughout New Mexico year-round.

CAPE NM – Christian Association of Parent Educators

Carolyn Fittipaldi is the Marketing Director of the New Mexico Education Trust Board, and she joins us to tell us about The Education Plan, New Mexico’s official “direct sold” 529 college savings plan. Carolyn explains the many ways family members, business, and individuals can open 529 college savings plans designed to help families pay for college expenses. The Education Plan allows you to open a tax-advantaged account directly and choose from a variety of investment options designed to meet your needs, situation, and risk tolerance. More information is available at 529 Education Plan | College Savings | The Education Plan

Brian has been part of the JMA team since 2013 and became a shareholder in 2016. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Brian collaborates with tax advisors, attorneys and insurance professionals to help meet the financial objectives of the families we serve.

Brian Cochran, John Moore Team | John Moore Associates

Genevieve Wood is a leading voice for The Heritage Foundation as a counselor and spokesperson.

Wood is a founding team member of The Daily Signal, which provides conservative opinion as well as news and analysis of policy and political matters. She produces regular commentary in text and on video, interviews elected officials and other newsmakers on camera and makes major media appearances.

Genevieve Wood | The Heritage Foundation

Joannie DeBrito draws from more than 30 years of diverse experience as a parent educator, family life educator, school social worker, administrator, and licensed mental health professional. Joannie is a regular contributor to Focus on the Family.

Joannie DeBrito, Ph.D., LCSW, LMFT – Focus on the Family

Gary Schneeberger is discussing about healthy marriages. He directs public relations efforts to raise the profile and impact of the ministry’s many initiatives centered on, among other topics, marriage, parenting, the sanctity of human life and civic responsibility.

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