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Paul Gessing discusses ongoing politcal news in New Mexico, including an analysis of the Welcome Child and Family Wellness Leave Act- a bill under review in New Mexico that allows 6 weeks of leave for average workers. He discusses the potential benefits and downsides of this bill. He also talks about the upcoming mayoral elections, taxes on alcohol, and more.

To find more details about the Lecture 2025 Healthcare and Crisis Event at the CNM Workforce Training Center, which will be facilitated by the Rio Grande Foundation and was mentioned in this episode, visit the link below:

Home – Rio Grande Foundation

 

GamiRuiz & Michael Benaly of the Salvation Army in Albuquerque join us to talk about their work at Salvation Army and the Spanish Church. They share what the church is studying in scripture, service times, and their experiences ministering to the Spanish-speaking community in Albuquerque.

The Salvation Army Albuquerque

Joy Ng joins us today. She is the author of Even There– the captivating true story of romance, the dangers of commercial fishing, heroic rescues at sea, the challenges military families face far from all things familiar, and the joy of embracing new opportunities. Most importantly, Even There follows a journey of love, commitment, and faith revealing what can happen when you choose to live in service to God and others.

Amazon.com: Even There: Love, Faith, and Danger in Wild Alaska: 9798327244719: Ng, Joy: Books

Terri Knotts & Julie Zimmerman join us to talk about Healing Hearts- a ministry helping those who have been hurt by others. They share information about an upcoming event called “Walk for Freedom”- a prayer walk bringing awareness to the Albuquerque area about the abortion crisis in New Mexico and about the Healing Hearts ministry.

Home – Healing Hearts Ministries

U-Turn for Christ is a Christian residential rehab center dedicated to helping individuals struggling with addiction find healing and lasting recovery through faith-based principles. Mike and Evangelyn of U Turn for Christ join us to share about the ministry and to talk a bit about their new coffee shop, which provide job training for their members.

Christian Drug & Alcohol Rehab – U Turn For Christ – Court Approved

Christ and the Prisoners Wife is an autobiographical testimony of God’s story in the life of author Kathleen Donalson Taylor’s Life. In this interview she describes her life from the excitement of young love to the pain of alcoholism, divorce, and prison. Then miraculously she experiences God’s forgiveness and sees Him heal her marriage and restore her family. Kathleen’s candid and open descriptions are heart breaking, but she says she is now part of the “Fellowship of the Unashamed.”  Kathleen invites readers to reach out to her through her blog at https://christandprisonerswife.blogspot.com/, or by email at Christandprisonerswife@gmail.com.