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Dr. Sharen Ford is the Director of Foster Care and Adoption with Focus on the Family. Today she joins us to discuss the rise of infant abandonment in our city, how Safe Haven boxes are helping and what changes we need to make to ensure every baby has a chance to be in loving arms.
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Mark Looy, co-founder and Chief Communications Officer for AIG, joins us to talk about 40 Day of Christian Music, an event held at the Ark Encounter. Listen in as we discuss the upcoming events at Ark Encounter and the artists and bands who will be part of the Largest Christian Music Festival in the World.
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Glenn Stanton is the director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. Today he shares Focus on the Family’s response to being labeled a “hate group” by The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), and what their mission truly is to share the Truth of Jesus Christ.
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Estancia Valley Classical Academy (EVCA) Executive Director, Jennifer Rowan, Upper School Director, Kathleen Bryson, and sophomore student Samuel Bentley join us for this episode of ABQ Connect. Personal character and a love for the founding principles of our country are the foundations of a “Classical Education at EVCA.” The school is a public charter school open to any student willing and wanting to learn at a high level. Jennifer said, “To preserve our nation’s Founding Principles, Estancia Valley Classical Academy seeks to furnish willing students a rigorous education in the humanities, the sciences, and the arts.” More information is available at https://theevca.com/.
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Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates , informs listeners about the importance of understanding and taking advantage benefits offered by your employer. The discussion included saving for retirement, life insurance, health insurance and more.
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Emily Washburn is discussing about Baltimore sued DraftKings and FanDuel over their targeting of problem gamblers. This is only the latest debacle involving online gambling and its ills. New Mexico has a diverse gambling landscape, encompassing tribal casinos, racetrack casinos (racinos), and a state lottery.
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Chuck Harper is the General Director of Across Nations along with Cindy Harper is Personell and Special Projects. What is Across Nations? The term “Nations” is prominent throughout the Bible. There were evil nations and Godly Nations. This is the term Jesus chose when He commissioned His followers, “Go and make disciples of all nations” – Matthew 28:19. When Jesus said this, “nations” meant “common person” which meant all people on the planet.
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Jodi Hendricks is the Executive Director of New Mexico Family Action Movement (NMFAM), where she advocates for biblical values in public policy and defends faith, family, and life in the state of New Mexico. Though she once steered clear of politics, God had different plans—leading her to a role she never expected but now embraces wholeheartedly. Through NMFAM, Jodi works to mobilize communities, engage legislators, and fight for policies that protect families, religious freedom, and the sanctity of life.
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J.P. De Gance is the founder and president of Communio and the co-author of the book, Endgame: The Church’s Strategic Move to Save Faith and Family in America. JP is also the author of the Nationwide Study on Faith and Relationships. Communio is a ministry originally incubated as the Culture of Freedom Initiative at The Philanthropy Roundtable where he served as the organization’s executive vice president.
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Jennifer Ward is the Community Outreach Director for Carenet Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque. She opens up her life to encourage our listeners, sharing about the recent loss of her father, Charles Ortiz, and remembering how he loved and cared for her when, at seventeen, she was faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Paula Gonzales is the Executive Director of Carenet, and she offers a challenge to parents to love and support their children “no matter what!” Jennifer said, ” God turned my mess into my message.” For more information, visit http://carenetabq.org or call 505-814-9232.