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Every day, The Heritage Foundation is building an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and civil society flourish.

Heritage’s mission is to formulate and promote public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.

Genevieve Wood of the Heritage Foundation joins us today to talk about issues related to abortion and the pro-life movement.

The Heritage Foundation

John Moore Associates helps clients plan their finances according to biblical principles. They bring a servant’s heart to all they do, with caring, attentive, proactive, and responsive service to their clients and colleagues. They consistently find real solutions to clients’ challenges to optimize stewardship.

Brian Cochran of John Moore Associates joins us for his weekly financial update.

 

Managing wealth using Biblical Principles – John Moore Associates

Judge Vance Day is a respected leader, former judge, and devoted Christian with a passion for faith, justice, and service. Known for his unwavering commitment to his beliefs, Judge Day has been an advocate for religious freedom and the moral principles that have shaped the foundation of the United States. Throughout his legal career and public service, he has championed the values of integrity, courage, and standing firm in faith, even in the face of adversity. Judge Day is also deeply involved in mentoring and encouraging men of faith to live boldly and serve their families, communities, and nation according to God’s calling.

He will be speaking for the New Mexico Men of Honor. He joins us along with Dennis Poper to talk about this upcoming Men of Honor event.

 

New Mexico Men Of Honor | (nmmenofhonor.com)

When it comes to planning and paying for your children’s college education there is a lot to consider from scholarships, grants, student loans, work study, and old fashion cash from savings. Join Jim Williams with Certified Financial Planner, Brian Cochran as he reviews the available options!

 

Here is a list of tax savings and financial tools Brian reviews for us in this episode: (You should have access to his photo through Word Press).

  • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) https://studentaid.gov.
  • Western Undergraduate Exchange Schools: (Wiche https://www.wiche.edu.)
  • 529 Savings Options
  • Universal Transfer to Minor Accounts (UTMA’s)
  • Roth IRA Savings
  • Pell Grant
  • Merit Scholarships
  • Student Loans
  • Funding College through Real Estate Investments

Emerson Collins is the Program Manager for Bring Your Bible Day and The Live it Challenge at Focus on the Family. He lives in Colorado Springs where he enjoys time with friends and family playing videogames, ultimate frisbee, and bringing his Bible with him everywhere he goes. If he isn’t out on adventures with his new wife and son, you might find him serving his local church.

Today, he joins us to talk about the “Bring Your Bible Day” initiative- a day when believers take their Bibles with them throughout the day, proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel and the way God has worked in their lives.

“With over one million student participants in last year’s National Bring Your Bible to School Day, this year is shaping up to be the biggest yet, and it couldn’t come at a better time.”  Emerson emphasizes the excitement that is coming up on October 3rd. 

Emerson Collins – Focus on the Family

The New Mexico Family Action Movement aims to transform the culture of New Mexico to one that honors God.

As a state that sadly fails to protect life, struggles in education, continues to rise in crime, and seems to be foolish in its attempts at being wise, most believers can agree that something is wrong in New Mexico.

New Mexico Family Action Movement is actively working to honor God as the people of God by “standing firm and taking action” (Daniel 11:32); to engage our culture and government; and to stand up for Biblical values.

Jodi Hendricks serves as the Executive Director of the Family Action Movement, and joins us in studio for an update on the organization.

Protecting Families, Preserving Freedom – NM FAM

Impact Nations partners with leaders in the developing world to rescue lives and transform communities by engaging people in practical and supernatural expressions of the Kingdom of God.

Tim has been with Impact Nations since March of 2017. He oversees the daily operations, working closely with the Impact Nations staff and international partners to ensure that projects and ongoing programs are carried out with efficiency and integrity.

OUR TEAM — Impact Nations

Robyn Chambers oversees Focus’ Sanctity of Human Life and Foster Care and Adoption efforts through the following programs: Wait No More, which prepares hearts and homes for kids in foster care and Option Ultrasound, which provides ultrasound machines and sonography training to qualified pro-life medical clinics in communities with high abortion rates.

Chambers works with a variety of other pro-life organizations that partner with Option Ultrasound, visits pregnancy resource centers and hosts nurse trainings across the United States. She’s also a member of the Leadership Alliance for Pregnancy Care Organizations.

Robyn joins us in studio to talk about foster parenting, adoption, and how pro-life Christians can help to defend the sanctity of life.

Robyn Chambers – Focus on the Family

Larissa Lusko joins us to talk about the Recon women’s retreat on October 25-27. Designed to rejuvenate and refresh women, this conference is organized by the Sister Sister women’s ministry and sponsored by Trinity Southwest University.

Larissa shares details about the ministry and the heart for women that has motivated her to operate the Sister Sister ministry.

Laci Steele is married to Rio Rancho Police Chief, Stewart Steele. Spouses and children of law enforcement officers support their loved ones protecting the public, and in many ways, they face some of the same stresses every day! Laci shares memorable stories, and how she is working to assist “Law Enforcement Families,” and keep them healthy! Valerie Jameson is the Founder and Director of Stand True for Blue. The ministry is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that strives to be a sustaining source of support for Law Enforcement and all First Responders.