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26 Mar

Posted at 13:30h in Community, Faith, Family, Health by
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Jennifer Ward from CareNet Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque joins us in studio to share details about their upcoming 43rd Annual Banquet, the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. The event will feature a recap of last year’s impact, a compelling message from guest speaker Keith Farrin, also known as “Your Bible Coach,” and a candid discussion on current issues affecting their mission. Attendees will also learn about the increasing needs CareNet is facing and how the community can offer support during this important time.

For more information about the banquet, visit:

Home | CareNet Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM

25 Mar

Posted at 13:30h in Community, Discipleship, Education, Local Issues by
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Jodi Hendricks from the New Mexico Family Action Movement is here to share details about the Equip Pastor Summit on April 28th at New Beginning Church! This one‑day event is designed to equip and encourage pastors with biblically grounded discipleship tools for the challenges facing their congregations.

Expect practical training, insights from keynote speaker Dr. Richard Rogers (AFPI), 501(c)(3) guidance, a diverse speaker panel, and partnership opportunities for churches. Advance registration encouraged— lunch included!

www.nmfam.org/events

25 Mar

Posted at 13:00h in Bible, Books, Evangelism, Ministry by
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Dirk Smith, Vice President of EEM, explains how the ministry, founded in 1951, now distributes over two million Bibles across 37 countries in 33 languages. He highlights EEM’s mission to support indigenous believers as a “come along” ministry and points to the rapid growth of the underground church in Iran. Emphasizing unity through Christ, he shares how lives are being transformed—even to the point of reconciliation and healing—and urges supporters to stay spiritually prepared.

The Bible. We Want Everyone To Get It. | EEM

24 Mar

Posted at 13:30h in Children, Culture, Education, Faith, Family, Parenting by
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Danny Huerta, Vice President of parenting and youth at Focus on the Family discusses the Holy Week Devotional Plan, featuring short daily videos for busy families, along with how faith conversations build kids’ resilience. He also highlights parenting resources and a free Live It Challenge personality test to help families better understand themselves and each other.

Home – Focus on the Family

24 Mar

Posted at 13:00h in Community, Culture, Faith, Family, Life by
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Bunni Pounds, Founder and President of Christian Engaged, discusses America Reads the Bible (April 18–25, 2026), a nationwide effort to unite the country around Scripture. She shares how the movement began, what participation looks like both in Washington, D.C. and via livestream, and ways people can get involved locally. Pounds also highlights the Gen Z Summit and her hope that the event sparks spiritual renewal and a deeper reverence for God’s Word across the nation.

Christians Engaged – Pray Vote Engage

 

23 Mar

Posted at 13:00h in Awareness, Counseling, Encouragement, Food, Health, Women by
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Jennifer Bryant and Gina Cordova discuss redefining health beyond appearance, focusing on whole-person wellness—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. They share real client transformations, explore health across different life stages, and address diet culture and harmful mindsets, encouraging a balanced, sustainable, and faith-centered approach to well-being.

Welcome! – Nourished Nutrition Counseling

Rise & Abide Wellness | Online Christian Fitness for Women

19 Mar

Posted at 13:00h in Entertainment, Events, Faith, Family, Music by
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Tim Timmons joins the conversation to share insights on the upcoming film I Can Only Imagine 2, offering a behind-the-scenes look at its message, inspiration, and what audiences can expectfrom the sequel. Alongside the discussion, he introduces three of his songs, weaving together music and storytelling to highlight themes of faith, hope, and personal transformation.

 

 

18 Mar

Posted at 13:45h in Convention, Culture, Events, Faith, Family, Women by
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Lenya Heitzig of Sheologie joins us to share how the women’s ministry at Calvary Church is preparing for its upcoming spring event, Rise Up. As Sheologie’s leader and the event’s speaker, Lenya invites women from across the community to attend and be both challenged and encouraged through a powerful message and uplifting worship led by Sarah Reeves.

Sheologie – The Art of Being Female

18 Mar

Posted at 13:30h in Beauty, Community, Convention, Culture, Events, Faith, Women by
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Sonia Montoya, who leads Thrive, the women’s ministry at Calvary Southwest, joins us to invite widows in our community to a special upcoming event, Beloved: Widows Brunch, designed to encourage and bless them. She is joined by featured speaker Larissa Lusko, who will share a message of hope and connection at this meaningful gathering.

Calvary Southwest