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Ray Mondragon of the Creation Science Fellowship of New Mexico joins us for his ongoing commentary on the book of Genesis. Today, he discusses the science of creation days 3-5, detailing the Geophysics, botany, and genetics of Day 3, the astronomy of Day 4, and the zoology of Day 5. He shares with us the cutting-edge creation science currently addressing questions related to these days.

 

Creation Science Fellowship of New Mexico (csfnm.org)

Love Life is uniting and mobilizing the church to create a culture of love and life that will result in an end to abortion and the orphan crisis. Love Life has seen over 6,000 babies saved from abortion through their efforts, and they have partnered with over 1,300 churches.

Ethel Maharg joins us today to talk about Love Life and their upcoming prayer meeting and Walk for Life.

 

Home – LOVE LIFE

David and Carol Beth Steward join us to discuss Medicare. They answer questions about aspects of Medicare ranging from the value and cost of consulting with a broker, at what age someone should begin to consider Medicare, and the impact that being a Christian has on thinking about Medicare.

 

Black Bear Medicare – New Mexico Medicare Specialists

You are invited to join Koinonia Church for worship and fellowship under the stars to EXPERIENCE JESUS: A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS, Friday night November 1, 2024 and Saturday morning November 2, 2024. The event begins at 5:00 pm Friday with a movie screening of “Persecuted” a Film about an evangelist framed for murder and on the run after he refuses to back a senator’s proposition calling for sweeping religious reform. The film was written and directed by Daniel Lusko, and  stars  James RemarBruce DavisonDean StockwellGretchen CarlsonRaoul TrujilloNatalie GrantBrad Stine, and Fred Thompson. At 7 pm Christian artist Kingdom Chellzzz (Kingdom Chellzzz – Caught Up (Official Video) (youtube.com) is in concert, followed by special speakers Pastor Brad Ficklin, Dr. Shaolin MB Abrams Sr., Pastor Matt Pirolo, and Daniel Lusko. November 2, 2024 includes an exclusive Spiritual Warfare Workshop. The event is FREE! You are invited if you have never been to church, and you are invited if you have a home church and you want to meet others that will encourage your faith, and help you strengthen your own fellowship. Koinonia Church is located at 10405 Commanche Rd, Albuquerque, NM  87111. For more information call (505) 294-5070.

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 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