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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.

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

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 the 2024 presidential election.

The Heritage Foundation

Ray Mondragon is a retired civil engineer, Bible teacher, and Creation Science enthusiast. He holds a Masters in Theology and a PhD in Biblical Studies. Ray teaches at the Creation Science Fellowship of New Mexico, where he discusses the origins of creation.

Today, Ray joins us to continue his discussion of Genesis with an exposition of Genesis 1:1. He also shares background information on the science of the first day of creation.

Creation Science Fellowship of New Mexico (csfnm.org)

 

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.

Today, she joins us to share insights on how to help those suffering from trauma. Drawing on both spiritual and psychological insights, she helps to provide a roadmap for those who wish to take a more active role in helping their loved ones deal with traumatic events.

 

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

Imagine, ABQ is a community-driven movement aimed at transforming Albuquerque through volunteer efforts. Started by local residents passionate about restoring the beauty and pride of our city, this initiative has grown into a citywide effort that happens on the 3rd or 4th Saturday of each month. Our projects include neighborhood clean-ups, mural installations, and yard makeovers—bringing people together to create lasting change.

David Meyers & Larry Espinoza join us in studio for an update on the organization.

Chuck Harper is the General Director of Across Nations Ministries based in Window Rock, AZ.  The ministry supports Christian outreach to the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni Native American communities in New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. They have just completed a new radio station complex in Window Rock broadcasting to thousands of Native Americans living is areas where radio is their primary contact with media. Across Nations Ministries includes church development, youth outreach, broadcasting, and education. For more information about their work go to https://www.acrossnations.cc/ or call 505-371-5587.

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