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Carla Sonntag of the New Mexico Business Coalition joins ABQ Connect to discuss the results of a recent July survey revealing growing dissatisfaction among Albuquerque and New Mexico residents with Mayor Tim Keller’s leadership. The conversation covers key issues including federal funding cuts under the Trump Administration due to Albuquerque’s sanctuary city status, Mayor Keller’s public opposition to those cuts, and the implications for addressing homelessness through Trump’s executive order.

Mike and Evangelyn Gomez from U-Turn for Christ join ABQ Connect to share how their discipleship programs are helping men and women overcome addiction and life-dominating sin through a Christ-centered approach. They also discuss exciting new developments, including an upcoming coffee shop, a thrift store ministry, and opportunities to shop and donate items in support of their mission. Evangeline also highlights the upcoming Life Course for Women at Calvary Church, which she will be facilitating.

Tim Stewart, CEO of Impact Nations, joins ABQ Connect to highlight KLYT’s featured Great Mission Organization for August 2025. As Impact Nations celebrates 20 years of life-changing ministry and global transformation, Tim shares powerful testimonies of the work being done to rescue lives, bring hope, and meet practical needs around the world. The conversation also previews an upcoming community event on Thursday, September 4 at 5 p.m., where supporters can gather, hear stories of impact, and learn how to get involved. Registration for the event is available online.

Tom Terry serves as the Global English Station Manager for TWR and is the Head of Global Broadcast Strategy for CRU‘s Jesus Film Project. Together, TWR and CRU are committed to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide through innovative channels, including radio, TV, and various media technologies. Tom highlights a critical fact: “There are only 189 unengaged people groups left in the world to reach.” He is confident that in his lifetime, every people group will come to hear about the transformative message of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Tom explores the profound impact of the “Jesus Film,” now translated into over 2,000 languages. He also reflects on the rewarding experiences he and his wife, Diane, along with their three daughters, have enjoyed while serving as missionaries internationally. If you’re inspired to join Tom and Diane in their impactful mission work, reach out to Tom at mrtomterry@gmail.com.

Dennis and Dawn join us today to talk about Life Courses happening at Calvary Church Albuquerque. Life Courses offer a wide array of topics and are open to well…anyone! Dawn takes us through how Life Courses can greatly impact your walk with Jesus whether you’re a seasoned believer or not quite sure if you’re walking yet!

Ian Bultman, creator of Brinkman Adventures joins ABQ Connect to talk about the award winning series which was created for children 8-12. We discuss how they teach lasting truths and biblical principles that are absorbed by children and cherished by all ages.

Megan Rolofson is the Project Manager for Adventures in Odyssey and she joins us to unpack the biblical principles and life lessons taught by Adventures in Odyssey and its beloved characters. We also discuss One Grand Party, in which Megan assisted in organizing. It was a grand event that lasted two days last summer, hosted 6,000 guests and celebrated 1,000 episodes of Adventures in Odyssey.