ABQ Connect

Marcy Pattern and Mary Grey Perdue join Joni and Friends in the studio to discuss Respite, a program that has provided free disability awareness training to over 600 church members across New Mexico and Colorado. They also highlight the donation of 300 chairs from Albuquerque residents, with 250 chairs and 200 more in Colorado awaiting transport to prisons to be rehabilitated and restored for reuse.

New Mexico | Joni and Friends

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Matthew McWhorter, author of Canon Crossfire, examines the escalating global persecution of Christians, from bans on public prayer in Quebec to arrests for silent intercession in the UK and France, and the deadly violence facing believers in Nigeria. Combining legal insight with biblical clarity, he warns that governments are increasingly codifying the suppression of faith—undermining conscience, free speech, and the foundations of liberty itself.

Canon Crossfire: Does the Protestant Bible Blow up the Case for Christianity? – Kindle edition by McWhorter, Matthew. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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Roger LeGendre and Valerie Jameson from Stand True for Blue join us in the studio to discuss their mission of encouraging people in law enforcement and their families. Valerie said, “Every day, all day, our men and women in uniform are working with people who are having their worst day.” Stand True helps to be a “light” in places where discouragement is common. Stand True for Blue needs volunteers. For example, in their ” Adopt an Officer” program, each person serving in law enforcement in local departments has a group of people from local churches praying over them daily as they protect our community! Their programs include:

Stand True 4 Blue is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Give financial support at https://standtrue4blue.com/.

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Brian Cochran, President of the John Moore Association, joins us to discuss the latest financial update in New Mexico, offering clear insights and analysis on recent economic developments.

Principled Financial Planners | John Moore Associates

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Emma Waters from the Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss her recent article featured in the Daily Signal, sharing timely insights and thoughtful analysis on the issues shaping today’s cultural and policy landscape.

The Heritage Foundation

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Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family joins us to provide the latest Daily Citizen updates, offering timely insights and perspectives on current cultural and family-related issues.

Home – Focus on the Family

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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.

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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.

Home – Rio Grande Foundation

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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.

Home – Focus on the Family

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