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Phillip Buttram answered the call of the Lord and stepped into leadership of GTS (Gospel Tract Society) in January 2014. Since then, he has continued to seek and follow the Voice of God as he faithfully serves in his ongoing role as President and Director.

GOSPEL TRACT SOCIETY, INC. – Gospel Tract Society, Inc.

Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, joins us to share the latest insights featured on The Error of Enchantment, the Foundation’s policy-focused platform. He discusses recent developments impacting New Mexico, including key issues surrounding the upcoming mayoral election, local governance challenges, and broader policy trends shaping the state’s economic and political landscape.

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Ava Pennington is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher who serves as a teaching leader with Bible Study Fellowship International. She is also the author of Flourish and is known for delivering relevant, challenging, and engaging presentations that connect deeply with her audiences.

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George Stahnke has served as a pastoral counselor at Focus on the Family for over 20 years, providing biblically grounded support to individuals, families, and ministry leaders. He counsels on a wide range of issues, including marriage, parenting, church relations, career transitions, depression, trauma, and pornography.

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Dirk Smith of EEM (Eastern European Missions) joins us to share the organization’s enduring mission: placing God’s Word into the hands of anyone who requests it—completely free of charge. Since its founding in 1961, EEM has remained steadfast in providing Bibles and biblical materials throughout Eastern Europe and beyond. In our conversation, Dirk walks us through the inspiring history of EEM and introduces The Impossible Dream, a new book that highlights remarkable stories of faith, perseverance, and the impact of Scripture in regions once closed to the Gospel.

EEM — The Impossible Dream – theimpossibledreambook.com

 

In this insightful piece, Glenn Lutjen— a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 30 years on the Focus on the Family counseling team—addresses the growing epidemic of adult children distancing themselves or cutting off contact from their parents. With studies indicating that more than a quarter of young adults experience some form of estrangement, Lutjen offers compassionate guidance to help parents navigate the emotional pain, confusion, and relational challenges that arise when their children shut them out. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, he provides practical tools for maintaining hope, fostering healthy communication, and pursuing healing even in the midst of broken family connections.

Parent-Adult Child Estrangement in the United States by Gender, Race/ethnicity, and Sexuality – PMC

Mike Gomez of U-Turn for Christ joins us in studio to share how the ministry is helping men and women find restoration from lives bound by addiction and destructive lifestyles. He discusses the Christ-centered programs, accountability, and community that support long-term transformation. Mike also introduces their newest endeavor—Well Coffee NM, a coffee shop run by U-Turn for Christ that provides meaningful work experience and a welcoming space for connection.

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