ABQ Connect

Since 1979 Joni and Friends has committed to reaching and serving people with disabilities with practical help and the saving love of Jesus.

The Joni and Friends International Disability Center in Agoura Hills, California serves as the administrative hub for ministry programs around the world. With every wheelchair and Bible delivered, every retreat and respite event held, and every church mobilized to integrate and honor people with disabilities, Joni and Friends follows the call of Jesus found in Luke 14:

“Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.… Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full” (Luke 14:21, 23, NIV).

Our guest, Mary Rae Purdue, offers insights into her role within the organization’s New Mexico chapter, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of supporting disabled individuals within our community.

 

New Mexico | Joni and Friends

Mental health training and suicide prevention are the calling of our guests today on ABQ Connect. Gavi Ola Feck is a retired member of the military and an IFOC Chaplain. She facilitates Volunteer Organization Active in Disaster Training as part of the “Operation: BE KIND” program. She is also the author of a book called “Reduce Suicide Ideation: Think 3-2-1“. Desiree Woodland is the President Emeritus of Breaking the Silence NM and the author of “I Still Believe,” a book she wrote the loss of her 24-year-old son Ryan. Her life is dedicated now to normalizing the discussion about mental health and suicide. Desiree retired from her 19-year teaching career in the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho public schools to co-create a curriculum for schools called “Talking Mental Health.” Pastor Gary Villa is the Interim Associate Teacher with Refuge Church, and he is part of the New Mexico Suicide Prevention Faith Community Workgroup.

 

For more information about Mental Health Training and Suicide Prevention, go to Survivors of Suicide: https://www.sosabq.org/

New Mexico Suicide Prevention Coalition https://www.nmspc.org/

MPower Workshop with Mercy Multiplied February 21-22, 2025 https://www.newmexicoformercy.com/.

Call 988 If you are facing a crisis or want to talk!

John Moore Associates helps clients plan their finances according to biblical principles. They bring a servant’s heart to all they do, with caring, attentive, proactive, and responsive service to their clients and colleagues. They consistently find real solutions to clients’ challenges to optimize stewardship.

Brian Cochran of John Moore Associates joins us for an hour-long installment of his weekly financial update.

 

Managing wealth using Biblical Principles – John Moore Associates

Every day, The Heritage Foundation is building an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and civil society flourish.

Heritage’s mission is to formulate and promote public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.

Genevieve Wood of the Heritage Foundation joins us today to discuss recent political news items.

The Heritage Foundation

Paul Gessing became the first full-time President of the Rio Grande Foundation in March of 2006. Since joining the Foundation, Gessing has been a prominent voice for limited government and individual liberties in policy areas including: Constitutional liberties, taxes, health care, education, and transportation.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Gessing headed up the lobbying efforts of the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) a respected taxpayer-advocacy organization in Washington, DC.

 

Home – Rio Grande Foundation

Eastern Hills Christian Academy is a local Christian school committed to partnering with families to provide their children a strong spiritual and educational foundation- a foundation which will inspire lifelong learning. Their desire is for children to leave Eastern Hills rooted in Scripture and equipped to grow in Christ.

Holly Brooks & Michelle Smith join us for an Eastern Hills update.

Eastern Hills Christian Academy

Adrienne Camp is a South African singer and songwriter, who is known as the lead singer of the Christian pop-rock band the Benjamin Gate before the group disbanded in 2003. She will be an upcoming speaker for the “Sheologie” women’s ministry at Calvary Church. She briefly contributed to other artist’s albums, namely her duet with rapper John Reuben featured on his album Professional Rapper and her background vocals on husband Jeremy Camp’s albums Restored and Live Unplugged, after the Benjamin Gate disbanded.

 

Spring Gathering: A Better Day – Sheologie

In a culture that’s having an identity crisis, it’s time for men to man up and be who God designed them to be. Gather with like-minded men in godly community at ‘Man Up’ and get prepared to go out into our community with confidence.

Neil Ortiz and Taylor Bronisz join us to talk about the upcoming Man Up Rally.

Man Up – Calvary Church | Osuna (calvarynm.church)

John Moore Associates helps clients plan their finances according to biblical principles. They bring a servant’s heart to all they do, with caring, attentive, proactive, and responsive service to their clients and colleagues. They consistently find real solutions to clients’ challenges to optimize stewardship.

Brian Cochran of John Moore Associates joins us for an hour-long installment of his weekly financial update.

 

Managing wealth using Biblical Principles – John Moore Associates

U-Turn for Christ is a Christian residential rehab center dedicated to helping individuals struggling with addiction find healing and lasting recovery through faith-based principles. At the heart of their mission is a team of dedicated and experienced leaders who are committed to providing their clients with the highest level of care and support. Their leadership team includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise in addiction recovery, pastoral care, and counseling.

 

Mike and Evangeline Gomez join us for an update on the ministry.