Dr. Danny Huerta from Focus on the Family joins the conversation to help parents prepare for the challenges of the back-to-school season. As over 55 million children head back to school, families face increased stress from shifting routines, academic demands, and extracurricular schedules. Dr. Huerta emphasizes the importance of psychological flexibility—a parent’s ability to stay emotionally connected and responsive even amid chaos. He explains what this skill entails, why it’s crucial during times of transition, and how it strengthens parent-child relationships in the long run. The discussion also explores how schools can play a role in helping parents build resilience and navigate seasonal stress in healthy, supportive ways.

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Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates, joins ABQ Connect for our Friday Financial Update. In this episode, we discuss the latest report on inflation and its potential impact on families, investors, and small businesses as well as reports on CPI consumer price index, PPI producer price index and how to decipher the information. Brian also highlights several valuable financial resources available on the John Moore Associates website, designed to help individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions.

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Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation joins ABQ Connect to discuss his recent article analyzing Deb Haaland’s current campaign for Governor of New Mexico. He explains the context behind the headline, “Deb Haaland goes full Marxist in recent Tweet,” and offers insight into what voters in New Mexico should consider as the election approaches.

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Col. Quick with Folds of Honor joins ABQ Connect to share the beginnings, mission and impact of the organization. He also invites listeners to the 10th Annual Patriot Dinner on September 6th — an evening featuring dinner and a silent auction, with all proceeds supporting these life-changing scholarships.

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Ray Mondragon and Dave Robbins, leader of Sandia Baptist Church, join us on ABQ Connect to share insights about the upcoming Creation Science Fellowship of New Mexico meeting on August 19th. They also reflect on recent mission trips to Ukraine and Poland, discussing the impact of their work and the spiritual connections made during their travels.

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Scott Thom is the Senior Pastor of Cross Christian Fellowship, located at 6721 Edith Blvd NE, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM 87113. He is committed to discipling men and training them to serve in the church through the Cross Christian Shepherd School. Pastor Scott said, “I believe there is a distinct need in the Body of Christ for personal discipleship in developing shepherds for God’s flock.”

Retired Albuquerque Police Officer Charles Chavez believes God is calling him to serve, and he is currently a student in the Shepherd School led by Pastor Scott. A major part of the Shepherd School is to teach the importance of integrity and character to future church leaders. In this interview, Pastor Scott and Charles focus on how God builds character in His people and how Christians should love and restore believers when they fail. The Shepherd School is beginning a new 2-year session for men in January 2026.

Training is also available for women in a separate program with Cross Christian Fellowship. For more information, call 505 990-7588 or go to https://www.crossfellowship.org/ (Navigate to Resources and click on Bible College)

Open House Schedule for the Shepherd School: Visit for a short presentation, student testimonies, and Q&A.

More Links:

Application Download

Schedule Download

Catalog Download

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Peter is the Teaching Pastor at Calvary Marana in Tucson, AZ. In this interview, he shares his struggles as a teenager, including issues with pornography and sexual sin, which eventually led him to reject God and embrace atheism. However, God brought him back to faith in Jesus when he was 16 years old. As a Bible teacher, Peter openly discusses his own challenges and failures as a Christian, offering hope through God’s Word to help others overcome life’s difficulties. To listen to teachings from Calvary Marana and Peter Martin, visit the Calvary Marana home page at https://calvarymarana.com/.

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Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates, joins ABQ Connect for our weekly Friday Financial Update. In this episode, we revisit our ongoing discussion of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and examine whether the recent record-breaking stock market numbers truly matter to the average investor. Brian offers practical insights, separating headlines from what really impacts your financial well-being.

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Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family joins ABQ Connect to explore the foundations of a healthy marriage. In this insightful conversation, he highlights the essential role of commitment, communication, and mutual respect in building lasting relationships. Glenn also discusses how faith and prayer contribute significantly to marital strength—not only within Christian homes but across a wide range of couples who seek deeper connection and purpose. Tune in for practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement on cultivating a strong, resilient marriage.

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Troy Miller joins ABQ Connect to share insights into his role with the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), where he advocates for the interests of faith-based media. In this episode, he highlights the NRB’s efforts to influence legislation that would ensure AM radios remain a standard feature in all new vehicles, emphasizing the importance of AM broadcasting for religious programming, emergency alerts, and community connection.

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