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“Life Courses” at Calvary Church are practical, helpful courses designed to help address everyday needs, struggles, and areas of growth for believers. Dave Feck leads the “Growing in Christ” Life Course and joins us today to give information on the Life Courses.

 

For more information on Life Courses visit Life Courses – Calvary Church | Osuna (calvarynm.church)

Dr. Jerry Simmons is a Geologist who goes by the nickname “Doc Rock”. He is this month’s speaker at the Creation Science Fellowship of New Mexico. Today, he joins us to tell the stirring story of his journey from atheism to faith in Christ and a life of ministry. He shares the evidence that God used to show him the reliability of the scriptures and his need for a savior.

Joni & Friends was founded by Joni Earickson Tada for the purpose of ministering to and blessing those struggling with disabilities. Thousands have received the good news of The Gospel as well as practical help to meet their physical needs through the ministry. Marcy Patten joins us to discuss some upcoming events that the ministry is facilitating.

The New Mexico Dream Center is not-for-profit 501(C)3 charity fighting to save children from minor domestic sex trafficking. Shelley Repp is the Executive Director, and Birga Alden is the Community Relations Manager. Shelley outlines the laws necessary to give law enforcement and judges the leverage they need to prosecute traffickers and their customers. Read about HB-116 the “HUMAN TRAFFICKING & SEXUAL EXPLOITATION” bill here: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?Chamber=H&LegType=B&LegNo=116&year=24.  More information is available at https://www.nmdreamcenter.org/.

Taylor Bronisz and Neil Ortiz join us to talk about the upcoming Man Up men’s rally- which will feature a showing of the “Sound of Freedom” film along with a Q & A session with Nick Mckinley- a former intelligence operative using his skills to help combat human trafficking.

Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation joins us to discuss local issues in the state of New Mexico.

Below are the Rio Grande Foundation’s web pages on the topics addressed:

 

The recent electric vehicle mandate in New Mexico-

RGF shares concerns about EV charging station mandate (and 750 petitions in opposition) – Errors of Enchantment

 

The New Mexico state budget-

Update: No love for taxpayers in state budget – Errors of Enchantment

 

New Mexico’s alcohol tax

NM’s alcohol taxes are NOT low! – Errors of Enchantment