Accent
Join host Zane Mathews for ACCENT weekdays at 6:30am, 2:30pm & 5:45pm for local ministry updates, news, issues, and special events.
Listen to past programs & interviews
September 12, 2025
Stanley Prescott
MESA COUNTY CHURCH SAFETY NETWORK
Stanley Prescott is with the Mesa County Church Safety Network, which is hosting its annual church safety conference on September 27. On today's ACCENT Stanley is talking about the importance of church safety in today's world.
September 11, 2025
Carla Haas
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
Sleep In Heavenly Peace, a local non-profit that builds beds for kids ages 3-17 that don't have a bed, is having a community build day this Saturday. Carla Haas heads up the local chapter and puts out this call for helpers and volunteers.
September 10, 2025
John Vandervelde
BALLET MAGNIFICAT
Ballet Magnificat returns to Grand Junction for another inspiration performance, sharing the gospel through the art of modern dance and music. "The Call" is inspired by the life of missionary Elisabeth Elliot. John Vandervelde sheds some light on what you can expect from this inspiring performance.
September 9, 2025
Patrick Davis
COLORADO ADVOCATES FOR SMART WOLF POLICY
Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy has paused it's campaign to circulate petitions for ballot initiative 13, which would end the wolf reintroduction program in the state. Patrick Davis talks about the impact of gray wolves in Colorado..
September 8, 2025
Patrick Davis
COLORADO ADVOCATES FOR SMART WOLF POLICY
Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy has paused it's campaign to circulate petitions for ballot initiative 13, which would end the wolf reintroduction program. Patrick Davis explains the reason for the pause.
September 5, 2025
Sheri Fisher
DELTA PREGNACY RESOURCE CENTER
The Delta Pregnancy Resource Center will have two special events on Saturday, September 6 - a Gymkhana for Life in Austin, and a Walk for Life in Paonia. Sheri Fisher, director of the PRC, talks about the importance of this fundraiser to the DPRC.
September 4, 2025
Sheri Fisher
DELTA PREGNACY RESOURCE CENTER
The Delta Pregnancy Resource Center will have two special events on Saturday, September 6 - a Gymkhana for Life in Austin, and a Walk for Life in Paonia. Sheri Fisher, director of the PRC, shares some details about these events and extends an invitation to participate.
September 3, 2025
John Vandervelde
BALLET MAGNIFICAT
Ballet Magnificat returns to Grand Junction for another inspiration performance, sharing the gospel through the art of modern dance and music. John Vandervelde, a former member of this Christian professional dance company, sheds some light on what Ballet Magnificat is all about.
September 2, 2025
Lisa Smith
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Lisa Smith, from the Alzheimer's Association in western Colorado, talks about the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's in Grand Junction coming up on October 11.
August 29, 2025
Sgt. Ivan Alvarado
COLORADO STATE PATROL
Sgt. Ivan Alvarado from Colorado State Patrol talks about staying safe on the road during the holiday weekend and what to do if you see reckless driving on the highway.
August 28, 2025
Sgt. Ivan Alvarado
COLORADO STATE PATROL
Sgt. Ivan Alvarado from Colorado State Patrol talks about what to expect from Labor Day holiday weekend traffic across the state, and what state troopers will be looking for this weekend.
August 27, 2025
Lisa Smith
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Lisa Smith is the Alzheimer's Association in western Colorado, talking about the Montrose-Olathe-Delta Walk to End Alzheimer's coming up on September 13 in Delta,
August 26, 2025
Chris Masters
HOMEWARD BOUND OF THE GRAND VALLEY
Chris Masters is the Chief Operating Officer for Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley, talking about a couple of fundraisers coming for Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley.
August 25, 2025
Chris Masters
HOMEWARD BOUND OF THE GRAND VALLEY
Chris Masters is the Chief Operating Officer for Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley, talking about the mission of Homeward Bound in addressing the problem of homelessness in Grand Junction.
August 22, 2025
Garret Dupper
PICKIN' IN THE ROCKIES
Garret Dupper is president of Pickin' in the Rockies, which happens on September 14 in Loma, a one-day music festival featuring country, bluegrass, and gospel music, and educational music workshops.
August 21, 2025
Garret Dupper
PICKIN' IN THE ROCKIES
Garret Dupper is president of Pickin' in the Rockies, which happens on September 14 in Loma. On today's Accent, Garret is talking about a gospel bluegrass concert in Fruita on September 13 featuring Carson Peters and Iron Mountain.
August 20, 2025
Jessica Guajardo
MESA COUNTY WORKFORCE CENTER
August is Child Support Awareness Month, and Jessica Guajardo from Mesa County Workforce Center talks about how important child support is to the welfare of children, and discusses how the Workforce Center facilitates this process.
August 19, 2025
Andrew Dawson
OPERATION FOR FREEDOM
Andrew Dawson, founder of Operation for Freedom gives an update on the work of Operation For Freedom and what they have been doing in recent months to help victims of sex trafficking.
August 18, 2025
Andrew Dawson
OPERATION FOR FREEDOM
Andrew Dawson, founder of Operation for Freedom provides an overview of the work of Operation for Freedom, searching out and reaching victims of sex trafficking.
August 15, 2025
Tina Snover
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
Tina Snover, Sports Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Mesa County talks about the ministry of FCA and how it impacts the lives of student athletes and coaches in western Colorado.
August 14, 2025
Kashia Davis
CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS OF COLORADO
Kashia Davis is the Outreach Director for Christian Home Educators of Colorado -today talking about CHEC's Whistle Stop Tour that is coming to western Colorado and also about resources available to home-schooling parents.
August 13, 2025
Kashia Davis
CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS OF COLORADO
Kashia Davis is the Outreach Director for Christian Home Educators of Colorado -today talking about the mission of CHEC to support home-schoolers across Colorado.
August 12, 2025
Erin Lee
PROTECT KIDS COLORADO
Erin Lee, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Protect Kids Colorado, provides more details about the petition drive to collect 200,000 signatures for Colorado ballot measures to protect kids - and how you can help.
August 11, 2025
Erin Lee
PROTECT KIDS COLORADO
Erin Lee, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Protect Kids Colorado, discusses a petition drive to get three kids-related initiatives on the November 2026 Colorado election ballot.
August 8, 2025
Erin Lee
PROTECT KIDS COLORADO
Erin Lee, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Protect Kids Colorado, talks about the mission of the organization and tells her own story of her 12 year-old daughter who was led down a path toward a trans-gender identity through a secret club at her public school.
August 7, 2025
Scott Mauser
ALPHA OMEGA INSTITUTE
Scott Mauser, an instructor with Alpha Omega Institute is teaching two classes this fall - open to the public and targeting junior and senior high school students..."Finding Truth" and Pursuing and Defending a Confident Faith."
August 6, 2025
Scott Mauser
ALPHA OMEGA INSTITUTE
Scott Mauser, an instructor with Alpha Omega Institute in Grand Junction provides an update on the activities and tours of the institute.
August 5, 2025
Dixie Burmeister
PALISADE PEACH FESTIVAL
Dixie Burmeister returns to talk about the annual Palisade Peach Festival, August 15th and 16th in Palisade.
August 4, 2025
Dixie Burmeister
PALISADE PEACH DAYS
Community icon Dixie Burmeister talks about the happenings during Palisade Peach Days, preceding the annual Palisade Peach Festival.
August 1, 2025
Trooper Sherri Mendez
COLORADO STATE PATROL
Colorado State Patrol Trooper Sherri Mendez discusses animal collisions in Colorado - the damage they do - and some tips on how to avoid wildlife accidents.
July 31, 2025
Trooper Sherri Mendez
COLORADO STATE PATROL
Colorado State Patrol Trooper Sherri Mendez discusses the impact of drunk driving on Colorado roads - and what you should do is you see a suspected drunk driver.
July 30, 2025
Tina Snover
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
Tina Snover is the Director for Mesa County Fellowship of Christian Athletes, today talking about an upcoming fund-raising golf event on August 16th at Redlands Mesa.
July 28-29, 2025
Kevin Bozarth/Elaine Johnson
MESA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES/BERGEN SPAY AND NEUTER ALLIANCE
Kevin Bozarth from Mesa County Animal Services and Elaine Johnson, representing Bergen Spay and Neuter Alliance, talk about a reduced spay and neuter clinic coming to Grand Junction for dogs, owned cats, and a special clinic for feral cats.
July 25, 2025
Lt. Nick Peck
FRUITA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Lt. Nick Peck talks about a benefit for the Western Slope Center for Children and their work with abused kids and their families. The Cops and Cars car show will be August 9th in Fruita.
July 24, 2025
Ed Pacheco
FRUITA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Ed Pacheco is the Community Engagement Officer with the Fruita Police Department offering tips to residents to safeguard against summer time crime.
July 21, 22, 23 2025
Dr. Amber Ortega
U.S. FOREST SERVICE
Dr. Amber Ortega is with the Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program and is the Air Resource Advisor for the western slope wildfires. She's talking about how the smoke impacts our air quality, who should be most concerned, and offers advice to listeners about dealing with compromised air quality.
July 17, 18 2025
Jennifer Daniels
MESA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Mesa County Public Health has launched a new Behavioral Health Division in their commitment to community well-being. Jennifer Daniels heads the new division and talks about their mission and purpose.
July 16, 2025
Lisa Smith
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Lisa Smith, from the Alzheimer's Association in western Colorado talks about the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Grand Junction and their kick-off event.
July 14,15, 2025
Kyle Carstens
MESA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
The Mesa County Fair happens this week in Grand Junction. Fairgrounds Manager, Kyle Carstens, offers highlights of the week, from daily entertainment, ticketed events, a carnival, and, of course, livestock.
July 11, 2025
Lisa Smith
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
The Montrose Walk to End Alzheimer's has moved to Delta - and will include walkers from Delta, Montrose, Olathe, and Cedaredge. Lisa Smith, the walk coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association in western Colorado, talks about the kickoff event this weekend.
July9.10, 2025
Carla Haas
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
Carla Haas is the president of the local chapter of Sleep In Heavenly Peace, a non-profit organization that builds beds and delivers them to children that don't have their own bed.
July 8, 2025
Mark Taylor
DELTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Delta County has enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and Sheriff Mark Taylor talks about what that means for Delta County residents.
July 7, 2025
Dan Sharp
MESA COUNTY VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 51
The Lunch Lizard provides lunch to school-aged kids during the summer months. Dan Sharp from Mesa County School District 51 heads up the program to feed hungry kids.
July 2,3, 2025
Dirk Clingman
GRAND JUNCTION FIRE DEPARTMENT
Due to extremely dry conditions, Mesa County has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, which includes the ban of personal fireworks. Dirk Clingman from the Grand Junction Fire Department explains the restrictions and the ban on personal fireworks.
June 27,30, July 1,2025
Lana Silk
TRANSFORM IRAN
Lana Silk from Transform Iran talks about life in Iran, amidst the current conflict, the danger of being a Christian in Iran, and how Transform Iran is working to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and transform lives in this turbulent country.
June 25,26 2025
Todd Nettleton
VOICE OF THE MARTYRS
In conjunction with Day of the Christian Martyr on June 29, Todd Nettleton with Voice of the Martyrs joins us to talk about Christian persecution - in the past, the present, and the future.
June 20,23,24 2025
Jaimie Gallob
GRAND JUNCTION PREGNANCY CENTER
Jaime Gallob is the director at Grand Junction Pregnancy Center, talking about the services they provide to women - married and single - who are facing unexpected pregnancies
June 18,19 2025
Will Rausch
MESA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Mosquito season is here, and Will Rausch, an epidemiologist from Mesa County Public Health talks about these pesky insects and how we can protect ourselves from West Nile Virus.
June 13,16,17 2025
Sheri Fisher
DELTA PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
Sheri Fisher is the Center Director for the Delta Pregnancy Resource Center. She's talking about the work of the center in supporting mothers who are experiencing unplanned pregnancies ,providing education, baby supplies, and emotional support.
June 11-12, 2025
Dr. Sharen Ford
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
Dr. Sharen Ford is Focus on the Family's Director of Foster Care and Adoption, talking about Colorado's Safe Haven Law, which allows a mother to legally surrender her unwanted newborn baby safely and without penalty.
June 9-10, 2025
Carl Molito
MESA COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE
Carl Molito from Mesa County Right to Life talks about the fight for life in our nation, and about the upcoming Walk for Life in Grand Junction.
June 5, 6 2025
Tania Bura
CAMPUS UKRAINE STUDENT MINISTRY
Tania Bura was born and raised in Ukraine, and now she is a missionary in Dnipro, Ukraine. In our conversation, Tania talks about how she came to know the Lord, her passion for sharing Jesus - and what life is like in Ukraine during the conflict with Russia. Tania shares about her ministry to college students in Ukraine.
June 4, 2025
Danielle Sterle
GRAND VALLEY TRANSIT
Grand Valley Transit is offering free bus fare in Grand Junction during June, July, and August. Danielle Sterle, a transit planner with Grand Valley Transit,talks about the program that makes the zero fare possible.
June 3, 2025
Gigi Bechtold
LIFE CHOICES RESOURCE CENTER
Gigi Bechtold is the Executive Director of the Life Choices Resource Center in Montrose. On today's ACCENT, she's talking about their big fundraiser, the Walk for Life on June 14, a fun, family event to support the work of the resource center.
June 2, 2025
Gigi Bechtold
LIFE CHOICES RESOURCE CENTER
Gigi Bechtold is the Executive Director of the Life Choices Resource Center in Montrose. On today's ACCENT, she's talking about the mission of the resource center and how they provide support to women and men who experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.
May 30, 2025
Fallon Knez
MESA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
The Mesa County Public Health program, Grand Valley Connects is celebrating its third anniversary. Program supervisor, Fallon Knez, talks about how the program works for local residents.
May 29, 2025
Fallon Knez
MESA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
The Mesa County Public Health program, Grand Valley Connects is celebrating its third anniversary. Program supervisor, Fallon Knez, talks about the development of the program to help residents access resources and support services.
May 28, 2025
Cody Davis
MESA COUNTY COMMISSIONER
The Mesa County Board of Commissioners has voted to join in a lawsuit, protesting recent changes to clean air regulations. Commissioner Cody Davis joins us to talk about the new rules and how these regulations would negatively impact western Colorado.
May 27, 2025
Sam Traubel
DELTA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Sam Traubel is the Environmental Health Director for Delta County Public Health, and on today's program, she's talking about air quality and asthma in Delta County.
May 23, 2025
Sgt. Ross Young
MESA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Sgt. Ross Young is with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, today talking about monthly community classes the sheriff's office is conducting to help safeguard the public against scams and fraudulent schemes.
May 22, 2025
Sgt. Ross Young
MESA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Sgt. Ross Young is with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, today talking about the prevalence of scams and fraudulent activities on the western slope.
May 21, 2025
Dr. Brian Hill
MESA COUNTY VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 51
Mesa County Valley School District 51 Superintendent Dr. Brian Hill talks about security features at the new Grand Junction High School, and offers an update on construction projects that are still happening on campus.
May 20, 2025
Dr. Brian Hill
MESA COUNTY VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 51
Mesa County Valley School District 51 Superintendent Dr. Brian Hill looks back at highlights from the school year and the first year of the new Grand Junction High School
May 19, 2025
Tom Renwick
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Meteorologist Tom Renwick from the National Weather Service offers an outlook on summer weather on the western slope, and some insight into weather forecasting.
May 16, 2025
Tom Renwick
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Meteorologist Tom Renwick from the National Weather Service provides an outlook on western Colorado's drought conditions, and the spring-time winds.
