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Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation joins us to discuss issues including the shortage of medical personnel in New Mexico, why New Mexico continues to shift to the political left (and a recent MSNBC interview with New Mexico governor Michelle Lujan Grisham about this topic), and more.

 

Home – Rio Grande Foundation

Ted Gonzales joins us to talk about the Power of Five- a collective of five ministries working to reach those struggling with addictions, hunger, housing, incarceration and other issues with the gospel and to equip them with tools they need to turn their lives around. He works with Under His Construction, one of the five ministries involved in this effort.

 

UNDER HIS CONSTRUCTION – Home

 

 

A special interview with Calvary MSC, the worship band from Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig.

Known for their passionate and powerful music that inspires congregational worship, the band has just released a brand new Christmas EP titled Hail the King. Join us as we talk with the band about the inspiration behind their holiday project, the creative process, and the heart of worship during the Christmas season. Hail the King brings fresh, uplifting sounds to beloved Christmas classics while pointing to the true reason for the season: the birth of Jesus Christ.

 

Carla Sonntag is the President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition.  https://nmbizcoalition.org/.  The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) is a nonpartisan voice for business owners, employees, and individuals in New Mexico that believe our State can do much better than current national ratings reflect. With the general election primary coming up in New Mexico on June 4, 2024, the special session of the New Mexico legislature July 18, 2024, and the upcoming general election, the New Mexico Business Coalition is hard at work providing information for voters to help them personally evaluate New Mexico candidates.

Lisa Anderson manages Focus’ ministry for young adults, with the goal of helping 20- and 30-somethings grow up, own their faith, date with purpose and prepare for marriage and family. She is the author of The Dating Manifesto: A Drama-Free Plan for Pursuing Marriage with Purpose and hosts “The Boundless Show,” a national radio program and weekly podcast, where she leads discussions on timely issues, interviews authors, artists and other newsmakers, facilitates Q&A and volunteers far too much information from her personal life.

She joins us today to discuss phone and social media usage among teenagers and young adults. She shares practical insights into responsible usage of smartphones and gives advice to parents on how to be involved in their kids’ use of technology.

 

Home – Focus on the Family

 

Jennifer Lee Smith is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, and the founder of the Chrisitan Women Influencers Luncheon meeting once a month at Tanoan Country Club. Their next luncheon is Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 11:30-1:00 pm. The Navigators (https://cities.navigators.org/albuquerque-nm/aboutus) Workplace Team Member, Karen Warin (Warren) is the special speaker this month. Karen will be sharing “Experiencing God with all our Senses” from her discipleship series “Come to the Banquet.” Tickets are available online at www.abqinfluencers.com. Scholarships are available by contacting Jennifer Lee Smith through the website www.abqinfluencers.com!

 

Christian Women Influencers Luncheon and Come to the Banquet Creative Quiet Time with Karen Warin December 18th.

 

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Time: 11:30am-1:00pm

Where: Tanoan Country Club

10801 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Cost: $38.00 Scholarships are available for those who can’t pay. The cost is covered by our vendors and donations. www.abqinfluencers.com

The ministry of For the One is in the middle of their Christmas Drive to bless survivors of sex trafficking. The organization is both an action-based sex trafficking prevention ministry and a Phase 3 survivor support program offering emergency financial support to survivors who are ready for more independent next steps. Toya Kaplan is the Founder and CEO of For the One, and Kristina Kutemeyer is a volunteer team leader coordinating volunteers for the organization. Secure online donations can be made to the For the One Christmas Drive at https://www.fortheone.one/. If you would like to join the fight against human sex trafficking as a volunteer, please email Kristina at Fortheonenm@gmail.com.