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Live, local and focused on issues that affect those in the New Mexico area.

Jim Williams


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Brian Cochran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 53:04


    Brian Cochran from John Moore Associate is talking about starting strong with the importance of understanding benefits early, retirement & free money, health and protection, and exploring hidden and overlooked employer benefits. Principled Financial Planners | John Moore Associates The post Brian Cochran appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Emily Washburn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 23:52


    Emily Washburn is discussing about Baltimore sued DraftKings and FanDuel over their targeting of problem gamblers. This is only the latest debacle involving online gambling and its ills. New Mexico has a diverse gambling landscape, encompassing tribal casinos, racetrack casinos (racinos), and a state lottery.... The post Emily Washburn appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Chuck & Cindy Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 18:47


    Chuck Harper is the General Director of Across Nations along with Cindy Harper is Personell and Special Projects. What is Across Nations? The term “Nations” is prominent throughout the Bible. There were evil nations and Godly Nations. This is the term Jesus chose when He... The post Chuck & Cindy Harper appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Jodie Hendricks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 31:18


    Jodi Hendricks is the Executive Director of New Mexico Family Action Movement (NMFAM), where she advocates for biblical values in public policy and defends faith, family, and life in the state of New Mexico. Though she once steered clear of politics, God had different plans—leading... The post Jodie Hendricks appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    J.P. De Gance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 22:02


    J.P. De Gance is the founder and president of Communio and the co-author of the book, Endgame: The Church's Strategic Move to Save Faith and Family in America. JP is also the author of the Nationwide Study on Faith and Relationships.  Communio is a ministry... The post J.P. De Gance appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Jennifer Ward & Paula Gonzales

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 48:49


    Jennifer Ward is the Community Outreach Director for Carenet Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque. She opens up her life to encourage our listeners, sharing about the recent loss of her father, Charles Ortiz,  and remembering how he loved and cared for her when, at seventeen, she... The post Jennifer Ward & Paula Gonzales appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Lauren Stewart & Tracy Rodden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 22:41


    Feed New Mexico Kids is a 501(c)3 organization that supplies New Mexico Kids with food on the weekends. Tracy Rodden is the Executive Director, and Lauren Stewart is the Community Coordinator. Before joining the staff of Feed New Mexico Kids, Lauren had been a volunteer... The post Lauren Stewart & Tracy Rodden appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    David and Carol Beth Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 26:00


    David and Carol Beth Stewart are licensed independent broker Medicare advisors. Their advisory services are provided at no charge to their clients. In this interview, David and Carol Beth explain how they walk people through the language of Medicare and present the many options different... The post David and Carol Beth Stewart appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Mary Gray Purdue & Rylee Norman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 50:42


    “When you are walking down the sidewalk, and you see a person in a wheelchair coming down the same sidewalk toward you,  what should you say?” Rylee said, “Just smile and say hi!” People with disabilities don't want to be treated differently according to Mary... The post Mary Gray Purdue & Rylee Norman appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Mike & Evangelyn Gomez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 49:04


    Evangelyn Gomez said, “ I would drink recreationally, I thought. Then all of a sudden, I am taking shots just to make dinner. I have my bottle hidden in the freezer behind the fish sticks. You think it's just going to take the edge off,... The post Mike & Evangelyn Gomez appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Dirk Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 30:54


    Vice President Dirk Smith joined EEM following his highly successful tenure as a development officer with his alma mater, Harding University. At EEM, Dirk oversees fundraising and marketing efforts as well as assists with U.S. operations. He is an experienced presenter and storyteller and loves... The post Dirk Smith appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Brian Cochran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 12:47


    Brian collaborates with tax advisors, attorneys and insurance professionals to help meet the financial objectives of the families we serve. He has been named the top advisor in New Mexico by both Forbes and Barron's. Principled Financial Planners | John Moore Associates The post Brian Cochran appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Genevieve Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 9:30


    Genevieve Wood is a leading voice for The Heritage Foundation as a counselor and spokesperson. Wood also represents Heritage and The Daily Signal at events around the country to explain and promote conservative public policy solutions to the issues of the day. The Heritage Foundation The post Genevieve Wood appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Dona Fischer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 13:06


    Dona Fischer, founder of one of the longest-running nondenominational women's Bible studies in the country, has written Change of Pace: A Journey of Faith, Family, and God's Faithfulness. What began as Dona's response to a painful relationship with her own mother blossomed into a decades-long ministry that... The post Dona Fischer appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Denise and Austin Poper

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 12:27


    Denise and Austin Poper from New Mexico Men of Honor are here to discuss about this upcoming Forge the Future. Discipleship is a refining fire – calling men to mentor, model, and build up young men with purpose. Events | New Mexico Men Of Honor The post Denise and Austin Poper appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Paul Gessing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 50:50


    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. Home... The post Paul Gessing appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Carla Sonntag

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 49:24


    Carla Sonntag is the President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition. Carla will be discussing about ABQ major's race, gateaway navigation deal gets green light from city council, legislators in NM push to get more for early childhood education, and New Mexicans have... The post Carla Sonntag appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Nick Kmoch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 21:43


    Nick Kmoch serves as the Executive Director of YFC Military; a faith-based organization dedicated to supporting military-connected youth and families.  With ministry sites across the globe and over 40 years of service, YFC Military provides 11–18-year-old military-connected youth with mentorship, spiritual guidance, and a supportive... The post Nick Kmoch appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Rhonda Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 23:53


    Homeschooling pioneer Rhonda Robinson has the answers people need. She was part of the early homeschooling movement and serves as manager and content producer for Focus on the Family's Parenting and Youth Department. Rhonda has had more than 1,000 articles and two award-winning books published.... The post Rhonda Robinson appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Micheal Medved

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 21:26


    Micheal Medved Author, broadcaster, historian and columnist Michael Medved is the author of The New York Times bestselling book, The American Miracle. Medved, who narrates the film, is a member of USA TODAY's Board of Contributors and is a regular contributor to The Wall Street... The post Micheal Medved appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Kathi Cunningham

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 13:36


    Kathi Cunningham is the Development Director & Garden Manager of Rio Grande Food Project. Rio Grande Food Project provides free groceries to thousands of people each year, along with additional services and resources to help address root causes of food insecurity through our Community Hub.... The post Kathi Cunningham appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Jeff Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 30:00


    Jeff Lewis is the mobilization & discipleship strategist on the 1615 Outfitters. Their mission is equipping local churches and organizations to reach those who need the gospel most. A vision movement of mobilized churches and agencies, captivated by the mission of God, fulfilling their unique... The post Jeff Lewis appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Mackenzie Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 49:30


    Mackenzie Bell is the Manager of the Christian Summer Adventure Day camps for kids in Glorieta, NM. The Day camp program is Christ-centered and loaded with outdoor activities and learning. Scholarships are available by applying online Glorieta Camps | Christian Summer Adventure Camps for Kids... The post Mackenzie Bell appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Brian Cochran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 43:13


    Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates, shares some of the pitfalls that keep us from preserving financial wealth that stays for generations. His insights will show the listener how to avoid these pitfalls by implementing timeless Biblical principles when it comes to being good... The post Brian Cochran appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Paula Gonzales & Shantel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 23:20


    Paula Gonzales and Shantel of CareNet pregnancy centers of New Mexico joins us for an update on their work to provide women with educational resources about and alternatives to abortion. Home | CareNet Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM The post Paula Gonzales & Shantel appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Jodie Hendricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 24:21


    Jodi Hendricks is the Executive Director of New Mexico Family Action Movement (NMFAM), where she advocates for biblical values in public policy and defends faith, family, and life in the state of New Mexico. Though she once steered clear of politics, God had different plans—leading... The post Jodie Hendricks appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Kelly Newcom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 22:18


    Kelly is founder and executive director of Brave Parenting. Passionate to see others bravely parent on the “narrow road”, Kelly believes parenting is Kingdom work and must done with the courage and bravery of a warrior of God. A Biblical Approach to Media and Technology –... The post Kelly Newcom appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Nate Herbst

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 23:00


    Nate Herbst of Great Commission Alliance, an organization mobilizing the church with Great Commission training. Our recent visit focused on an upcoming training opportunity focused on methods for reaching the LGBTQ+ community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Great Commission Alliance – Multiplying Christ-like Multipliers The post Nate Herbst appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Mark Hancock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 25:47


    Mark Hancock – CEO of Trail Life USA let us know more about this organization that is working to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. With recent changes in other organizations towards more ‘woke'... The post Mark Hancock appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Angelique Torres & Brian Joyce

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 49:20


    In this episode of ABQ Connect, Legacy Academy High School Principal Angelique Torres and Vice-Principal Brian Joyce join us to discuss the upcoming celebration of the school's 20th anniversary in May. Legacy Academy has expanded to meet the needs of its growing community and, by... The post Angelique Torres & Brian Joyce appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Brian Cochran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 6:00


    Brian Cochran will be discussing on Friday financial updates. How do we transfer or prepare our heritance, thinking and planning for the future generation? Principled Financial Planners | John Moore Associates The post Brian Cochran appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Genevieve Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 9:38


    Genieve Wood discusses about what Ron DeSantis turned Florida red and why it will stay that way, what does that do with New Mexico? The Heritage Foundation The post Genevieve Wood appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Nate Heitzig

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 16:01


    Nate Heitzig is discussing about Easter Sunday Service at UNM stadium. There will be a time of worship with Mack Brock and Calvary MSC and Pastor Skip Heitzig will give a life-changing gospel message. Easter Sunrise Service ✝ = ♥ The post Nate Heitzig appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Clay Schroff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 10:57


    Clay Schroff has organized an event called The Gathering, as they reach out to Indigenous people who are in Albuquerque for the Gathering of Nations Powwow. Events – Calvary Church | Osuna The post Clay Schroff appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Drew Sharpless & Nick Lott

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 16:27


    Vitalant Blood Donations is coming to show up before Good Friday service at Calvary Albuquerque. You can donate blood to help some in need of blood, if you're worried about needles, don't be—most blood donors compare the experience to a mild, split-second pinch! The entire... The post Drew Sharpless & Nick Lott appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Carla Sonntag

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 34:05


    Carla Sonntag, President of the New Mexico Business Coalition, was among those who expressed apprehension about the potential impact of the bill on the oil and gas industry. Adding discussing about this BASH event coming up. Home – New Mexico Business Coalition The post Carla Sonntag appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Shannon Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 13:25


    Shannon Holmes with the Salvation Army of New Mexico reminded us of the great work they are doing to feed the hungry, heal the addicted, and serve our community with projects that cloth, provide furniture, pay utilities and more. We also covered details about the... The post Shannon Holmes appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Mary Gray Perdue & Paul Faculjak

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 23:20


    Mary Gray Perdue & Paul Faculjak join us to discuss upcoming events and ministries. Mary Gray Perdue is the Area Director for Joni and Friends in New Mexico. Mary has a background in banking and Christian nonprofit ministry leadership. New Mexico | Joni and Friends The post Mary Gray Perdue & Paul Faculjak appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Lance Blount

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 48:35


    Retired United States Army Officer Lance Blount owns Christian Brothers Automotive Repair at 8031 Ventura St. NE in Albuquerque.  505-539-5105. With expectations of hot weather coming, Lance discusses the preventative maintenance we should all consider to increase the life of our vehicles, and give ourselves... The post Lance Blount appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Paul Gessing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 51:10


    Paul Gessing discusses New Mexico legislative updates and bills being discussed- information provided by the Rio Grande Foundation. Home – Rio Grande Foundation The post Paul Gessing appeared first on ABQ Connect.

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    In Memory of Chip Lusko

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 54:54


    One year ago today, KLYT Station Manager Chip Lusko graduated to heaven. Today, we are joined by several people who knew, worked with, and loved Chip, including Pastors Skip and Nate Heitzig, Beverly Rich of Called Christians in Jinja, Uganda, Chip's close personal friend Kent... The post In Memory of Chip Lusko appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Tim Draelos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 50:19


    Tim Draelos is a long-time resident of New Mexico, and a retired engineer with Sandia National Laboratory. In this interview he encourages church leaders and individuals to engage and add their influence in the political process of our nation and New Mexico. He recommends a... The post Tim Draelos appeared first on ABQ Connect.

    Jennifer Ward & Paula Gonzales

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 27:55


    Jennifer Ward & Paula Gonzales of CareNet join us to discuss ministry needs that volunteers can help meet. They also share some anecdotes and ministry updates.   Home | CareNet Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM The post Jennifer Ward & Paula Gonzales appeared first on ABQ Connect.

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